Page 1 Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...
Page 2: Product Documentation
Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Fast Track Guide/For Your Safety In addition to taking first-time users step-by-step through the process of setting up and using the camera, the Fast Track Guide provides a quick overview of camera settings.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview: About This Manual ... 1 Tutorial Getting to Know the COOLPIX 880: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ... 4 Using the Camera Menus ... 12 First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ... 15 Inserting the Battery ...
Page 4 Advanced Photography: P, A, M, and CSM ... 68 Choosing a Mode: P , A, M, or CSM? ... 69 Adjusting Exposure: A and M Modes ... 70 Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ... 74 Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus .. 76 The Shooting Menu ...
Page 5 Computer, TV, or VCR ... 162 Connecting to a Television or VCR ... 162 Connecting to a Computer ... 164 Using Nikon View Software ... 164 Connecting Your Camera to a Computer . 166 Reading Photographs from Memory Cards ... 168 Technical Notes ...
Page 6: Overview: About This Manual
Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 880 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your COOLPIX 880. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included, and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations.
Page 7 Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, con- tinually-updated information is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this site to keep up-to- date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and gen- eral advice on digital imaging and photography.
Page 8: Tutorial
First Steps/Taking Photographs This section: • Introduces you to the parts of the COOLPIX 880 and the camera menus • Takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up your camera • Outlines the steps involved in taking photographs and playing them back...
Page 9: Of The Camera And Their Functions
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 880 Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls, displays, and menus. 10 (56) 9 (55) 7 (166) 5 (15) * Refer to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. 1 Viewfinder window...
Page 10 The power switch is used to turn the camera on and off. 23–24 The Shutter-Release Button The COOLPIX 880 has a two- stage shutter-release button. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Focus will re- main fixed while the button is held in this position (focus lock).
Page 11 The Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select the operating mode. Mode Description An automatic mode for simple, Auto “point-and-shoot” photography This mode offers a choice of set- tings for specific scenes, such as Scene sunsets and portraits This mode puts the camera in Programmed charge of exposure, while leaving auto...
Page 12 Button The functions controlled by the button depend on the operating mode and on the combination of buttons used. Button button controls the functions shown at right. Function Mode AUTO, SCENE, Exposure P, A, CSM (expo- compensation sure mode P, A) Shutter speed/ A, M, CSM (expo- aperture...
Page 13 Button Button button is used to review photographs while shooting. In playback mode, its function is to star t and stop movie playback. 39–43, 117 button controls: Function Mode AUTO, SCENE, Flash mode P, A, M, CSM Thumbnail display The MENU Button Press the MENU button to dis- play or hide the menu for the current operating mode, or to...
Page 14 The MONITOR Button The MONITOR button controls the monitor in AUTO, P, A, M, CSM, and modes. Monitor on, information icons displayed Press Monitor on, information icons Press hidden Monitor Press The monitor can not be turned off in SCENE and SETUP modes. The Control Panel 9 (58) 8 (62)
Page 15 5 “Date not set” icon (22) 6 Flash mode (55) 7 Battery indicator (16) 8 Sharpening (97) 9 White balance (84) 10 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) (74) 1.25 0.66ft NIKON NIKON WB WB- L AE- AE- L + 0.7 NORMAL NORMAL + 2.0 1/60 F2.8...
Page 16 The Viewfinder Focus target (Auto/Scene) Center focus area for manual or automatic AF-area selection (P•A•M/CSM) Use this area to frame photo- graphs at ranges of less than 90 cm (1 yd) The flash lamp (red) and autofocus (AF) lamp (green) next to the viewfinder provide a visual guide to camera status.
Page 17: Using The Camera Menus
Using the Camera Menus Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. Separate menus are available for scene, P•A•M, CSM, playback, and setup modes (no menu is available in AUTO mode). Mode Menu Basic camera setup (e.g., formatting...
Page 18 Making a selection Use the multi selector to make a selection. Highlight menu item METERING MENU PAGE2 SELECT Highlight option METERING Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area MENU OF F SELECT For more information on: — Camera menus Display options METERING Matrix Spot...
Page 19 Multi-page menus To move between pages of a multi-page menu. Position cursor in main menu WHITE BALANCE PAGE2 SELECT MENU H i g h l i g h t p a g e number SHOOTING MENU2 QUAL. MENU OF F SELECT •...
Page 20: First Steps
First Steps Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to: • Check the contents of the package (see the packing list included in the “Open Me First” envelope) • Attach the camera strap and lens-cap string as described in For Your Safety ( •...
Page 21 Insert the battery Inser t a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batter y or a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (available separately) as shown at right. Close the battery-chamber cover To prevent the battery from falling out of the camera during operation, be sure the battery chamber is latched.
Page 22 Although the COOLPIX 880 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a wide variety of retail outlets, we recommend the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Li-ion battery, available separately from Nikon. This lithium-ion battery, for use exclusively with the COOLPIX 880, can be recharged with the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger, which doubles as an AC adapter.
Page 23: Inserting The Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card Turn the camera off Insert the memory card Slide the card-slot cover out (1) and flip it open (2). Slide the card in (3) until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up. Close the card-slot cover (4) Removing memory cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the cam-...
Page 24: Approved Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Format memory cards before first use. Select SETUP Press CF CARD FORMAT Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector down to highlight Format, then press to right to format card. Do not turn camera off or remove card until WARNING! All images will “FORMATTING”...
Page 25: Choosing A Language
Choosing a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in English, French, German, and Japanese. Turn camera on and select SETUP SET-UP1 Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format PAGE2 SELECT MENU Press LANGUAGE Controls...
Page 26: Setting The Time And Date
Setting the Time and Date Turn camera on and select SETUP SET-UP1 Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format PAGE2 SELECT MENU Press to display DATE menu DATE 2 0 0 0 . 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 SELECT Press to display...
Page 27 To change order in which year, month, and date are displayed, press multi selector to right until Y M D is highlighted, then press multi selector up or down DATE 2 0 0 0 . 0 3 . 0 2 2 3 : 0 5 SELECT To save changes to settings, highlight Y M D and press multi selector to right...
Page 28: Taking Photographs: The Basics
Taking Photographs This chapter describes the basic steps involved in taking photographs in AUTO and SCENE modes. In these automatic, “point-and-shoot” modes, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results. Getting the Camera Ready for Use (AUTO Mode) Remove the lens cap If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in place and the...
Page 29 Turn the camera on After a short pause, current settings will be displayed in the monitor and control panel. NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F2.8 Check the number of exposures remaining The monitor and control panel show the number of exposures remaining at current settings. When this number reaches zero, you will need to insert a new memory card or delete some pictures ( 122) before you will be able to take more photo-...
Page 30 Adjust camera settings (optional) In AUTO mode, you can use the buttons or menus listed below to control flash setting, focus mode, image quality, and image size. The first time you turn the camera on, these settings will be set to the default values shown.
Page 31: Framing Photographs
Framing Photographs Ready the camera To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the moni- tor (A) or the viewfinder (B). Frame photographs in the monitor when: • you are using macro close-up ( •...
Page 32 Select your subject Frame the photograph using the zoom buttons. Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area vis- ible in the frame. Press the subject, decreasing the area visible in the frame. When framing photographs in the viewfinder at ranges of 90 cm (1 yd) or less, use the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder display (the shaded area in the illustration at right).
Page 33: Focus And Shoot
Focus and Shoot Focus In AUTO mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the cen- ter of the frame, shown by the focus target in the viewfinder. Before taking a photograph, press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate autofocus, and check the status of the autofocus (AF) lamp (green) and the flash lamp (red) next to the viewfinder.
Page 34 Focusing on an Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock In AUTO and in all SCENE modes except Portrait and Close Up ( focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. If your subject is not located at the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the background.
Page 35 Take the photograph To take a photograph, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Check the results After a photograph has been taken, the green autofocus lamp will blink while the photograph is recorded. Before the photo- graph is transferred to the memory card, it will be displayed briefly in the monitor.
Page 36 Button Operation Press to pause display for 20 s. Press again to record photograph, or II ( Press press automatically after 20 s. Shutter Press Record photograph and return to shooting mode release halfway Take new photograph while saving photograph displayed in monitor to memory card.
Page 37: Assisted Creative Photography: Scene Mode
Assisted Creative Photography: Scene Mode While the default settings in AUTO mode are suited to a wide variety of situations, some compositions call for special combinations of settings. In SCENE mode, you select the scene from a menu of creative shooting situations, and the camera automatically adjusts settings to produce the best possible results.
Page 38 Choose the scene After identifying the shooting situation (see following pages), select the appropriate composition type from the SCENE-mode menu. Select SCENE Press to put selec- tion into effect and return to shooting mode NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F3.5 SCENE-mode icon displayed in monitor When the MENU button is pressed to display the SCENE-mode menu, the most recently selected setting will be highlighted.
Page 39 Adjust camera settings Depending on the scene selected, you may be able to adjust flash and focus-mode settings as described in Step 5 of “Getting the Camera Ready for Use (AUTO Mode)” ( apply to the selection of flash and focus modes in some cases (see following pages). Image quality and size can be adjusted from the SET-UP menu ( Focus and shoot Focus the camera and shoot as described above under “Focus and Shoot”...
Page 40: Camera Shake
The SCENE-mode Menu The SCENE-mode menu contains two pages of options. The types of composition available are described below. Portrait ( ) Use to obtain por trait photo- graphs in which the main sub- ject stands out clearly and back- ground details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth.
Page 41 Night Portrait ( Use for photographs that pro- vide a natural balance between the main subject and the back- ground when taking por traits against a backdrop of nighttime scenery. Flash mode: Auto with Red-Eye Reduction/Slow Synch Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus and autofocus + self-timer Camera shake: Beach/Snow (...
Page 42 Night Landscape ( Use for photographs that em- ploy slow shutter speeds to pro- duce stunning night landscapes. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Infinity Camera shake: Fireworks Show ( ) Use when photographing fire- work displays. The camera re- sponds more rapidly to the shut- ter-release button, ensuring that you won’t miss the chance to...
Page 43 Close Up ( Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects that catch your eye. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Can be chosen from macro close- up and macro close-up + self-timer Camera shake: Notes: AF-area mode is set to Manual, allowing the focus target to be chosen using the multi se-...
Page 44: Review And Deletion: Quick Review
Review and Deletion: Quick Review In AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, and CSM modes, you can use the stored on the memory card. Press the button to cycle through shooting and review modes as shown below. NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F2.8 Shooting Mode (AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, or CSM)
Page 45 Quick Review When you press the button in AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, and CSM modes, the most recent photograph in memory will be dis- played at the top left corner of the monitor. The following opera- tions can be performed in quick-review mode: Button Operation View other photographs in current folder.
Page 46 Full-Screen Review From quick-review mode, press the screen review mode. The photograph displayed in quick-review mode will be displayed full screen. The following operations can be performed in full-screen review mode: Button Operation View other photographs in current folder. Press up or left to view photo- graphs recorded before current photo, down or right to view images re- Press corded after current photo.
Page 47 Thumbnail Review Pressing the ) button in full-screen review brings up a menu of nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be per- formed while thumbnails are displayed: Button Operation Press once to display menu of four thumbnail images, twice to view high- Press lighted thumbnail at full size Highlight thumbnail.
Page 48 Deleting Photographs In full-screen or thumbnail review, pressing the Full-screen review 2000.04.25 2000.04.25 100NIKON 14:20 14:20 0005.JPG 0005.JPG NORMAL NORMAL ) button selects the current image for deletion. Press button Delete dialog is displayed. Press multi selec- DELETE tor up or down to highlight option, press 1 ERASE IMAGES YES OR NO right to select.
Page 49: Putting The Camera Away
Putting the Camera Away When you have finished using the camera, follow these steps before putting the camera away. Turn the camera off To avoid wasting batteries, check that the camera is off before putting it away. Replace the lens cap Release latch and replace cap...
Page 50: Where Do I Go From Here
Where Do I Go from Here? This section: When they have finished shooting, users of conventional film cameras typically take the film to be developed. But what do you do with photographs you have taken with a digital camera? This section lists some of the options available, including: •...
Page 51: Getting The Most From Digital Images: Your Camera And Your Computer
• Direct USB or serial connection using Nikon View software If you have Nikon View installed on your computer, you can connect your camera to the computer using the UC-E1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable included with your camera. Optional serial cables (the SC-EW3 for PC computers and SC-EM3 for Macintosh computers) are also available.
Page 52 My Computer window (Windows computers) or on the desk- top (Macintosh computers). Double-click the icon to view the contents of the camera’s memory card. Nikon View shows the images stored on the memory card as icons or thumbnails (small previews) that can be dragged and dropped into another folder for storage, or directly into an application for immediate use (note that images can not be saved to the camera from the computer).
Page 53: Viewing Photos On Tv
Viewing Photos on TV ( 162) The COOLPIX 880 can be connected to a television or VCR using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera. While the camera is connected, the television will show the same image as the camera’s monitor.
Page 54: Taking Photographs For E-Mail And The Web
Taking Photographs for E-Mail and the Web Your camera stores images in TIFF and JPEG formats, which can be viewed with a wide variety of imaging software. JPEG images can even be displayed in web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.
Page 55: Taking Photographs For Printing
Taking Photographs for Printing When taking photographs that are to be reproduced on a personal color printer, two factors need to be kept in mind: image size and contrast. Image size ( 140) determines the maximum size at which the image can be printed. If the print size is too large, the individual pixels will be visible to the naked eye, giving the image a rough, uneven appearance.
Page 56: Reference
Camera specifications and a list of the optional accessories available for the COOLPIX 880 are included in the final section. For more information on: —...
Page 57: Beyond Point And Shoot
Framing Photographs: Optical and Digital Zoom The COOLPIX 880 is equipped with two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to enlarge the subject by up to 2.5 , and digital zoom, in which images are processed digitally to further enlarge the image by up to 4.0 .
Page 58 Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the viewfinder or monitor using the zoom buttons. Zoom out Zoom in Digital Zoom At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the zoom. NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F4.2 4.2 1/60 Maximum optical Hold for two zoom position Indicator in monitor displays amount of zoom while ei- ther button is pressed...
Page 59 While digital zoom is in effect, the zoom factor increases each time the maximum of 4.0 . Pressing the button until the zoom indicator disappears. Digital zoom enlarges the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Because only the center portion of the image appears in the final photograph, center-weighted metering ( focus area is automatically selected.
Page 60: Throwing Light On Your Subject: The Flash Button
Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Flash Button The flash can be adjusted for a variety of shooting situations, as described on the following pages. To change the flash setting, press the camera. Press A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge. While the flash is charging, the red flash lamp next to the viewfinder will blink when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 61 The following flash settings are available (restrictions may apply in SCENE mode depending on the scene selected): Setting Flash fires when lighting is poor Auto Flash will not fire even when lighting is Flash Cancel (off) poor Pre-flash lamp fires before main flash Auto with red-eye to minimize “red-eye”...
Page 62 When lighting is poor and the flash is set to “Off ” ( ) or “Slow Sync” ( photos may be blurred. If possible, use a tripod when lighting is poor. At speeds of below shutter-speed indicator in the monitor turns yellow. Mottling (“noise”) may appear in photographs taken at speeds slower than this value.
Page 63: Focusing Near And Far: The Focus-Mode Button
Alternatively, you may want the camera to focus on something closer than 40 cm—a close-up shot of a flower, plant, or business card. The COOLPIX 880 offers focus modes for just these situations. Some of these modes can be combined with a self-timer to delay shutter release to reduce camera shake or allow you to appear in your own photographs.
Page 64 The following focus modes are available (restrictions may apply in SCENE mode depending on the scene selected): Setting NO ICON Camera automatically adjusts focus Autofocus according to distance to subject Delay shutter release by 10 s or 3 s in Autofocus + autofocus mode self-timer...
Page 65 Autofocus Mode The autofocus system operates in one of two modes: AF Mode How It Works Camera adjusts focus Continuous continuously Camera focuses when Single shutter-release button pressed halfway In AUTO mode, autofocus mode is determined by whether the monitor is on or off: continuous AF is used when the monitor is on, single AF when it is off.
Page 66 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when: • There is contrast between the subject and the background. For example, autofocus may not per- form well on subjects that are the same color as the background. • The subject is evenly lit. Autofocus does not perform well when: •...
Page 67: Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode The COOLPIX 880 is equipped with an automatic timer with two settings: three seconds (good for reducing camera shake) and ten seconds (ideal for self-portraits). To use the self-timer, follow these steps: Position the camera Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface.
Page 68 Compose the photograph Start the timer Fully depress the shutter-release button to activate the timer. Press the shutter-release button once for a ten-second delay, twice for a three-second delay. To stop the timer, press the shutter-release button a third time. Full press The red-eye reduction lamp next to the flash window will start to blink when the shutter-release button is pressed, and continue to blink until one second before the shutter is released.
Page 69: Bright, Dark, And High-Contrast Subjects: Exposure Compensation
Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired result with certain subject compositions (for example, when large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of strong contrast), it may be necessary to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera.
Page 70 Exposure compensation is not available in manual exposure mode, when the user adjusts exposure directly by adjusting shutter speed and aperture ( 72). By default, exposure compensation returns to 0.0 EV when the mode dial is turned to a new setting or the camera is turned off.
Page 71: Choosing A Focus Area: Manual Focus-Area Selection
Choosing a Focus Area: Manual Focus-Area Selection In AUTO mode, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area, shown by the focus target in the viewfinder. At SCENE-mode settings of Portrait and Close Up ( Manual is selected in the FOCUS OPTIONS > AF Area Mode sub-menu for P, A, M, or CSM mode 103), the focus target can be chosen from one of five focus areas.
Page 72 Focus-area selection can be used in combination with focus lock if the subject would not fall in any of the focus areas in the final composition. In P, A, M, and CSM modes, it can also be used in combination with spot AF-area metering ( When Auto (the default setting) is selected in the FOCUS OPTIONS >...
Page 73: Advanced Photography: P, A, M, And Csm
Advanced Photography P, A, M, and CSM This chapter details settings available only in P, A, M, and CSM modes. In addition to the settings discussed in the previous chapter, in these modes the user can control the following settings by means of the mode dial and the buttons on the back of the camera: •...
Page 74: Choosing A Mode: P, A, M, Or Csm
Choosing a Mode: P, A, M, or CSM? Because P, A, M, and CSM share many settings in common, you may have difficulty knowing which mode to choose for a particular task. The first consideration is how much control you want to have over camera settings: •...
Page 75: Adjusting Exposure: A And M Modes
Adjusting Exposure: A and M Modes Exposure Modes Exposure mode can be chosen by setting the mode dial to P, A, or M, or by turning the mode dial to CSM and choosing the exposure mode from the EXPOSURE OPTIONS > Exposure Mode sub- menu ( 98).
Page 76 The exposure mode is displayed in the monitor. Choosing an Aperture In aperture-priority auto and manual-exposure modes, aperture is chosen by pressing the multi selec- tor to the left or right while holding down the Press multi selector to left for maximum aperture (small f number), to right for minimum aperture (large f number)
Page 77 Choosing a Shutter Speed In manual mode, shutter speed is chosen by pressing the multi selector up or down while holding the button. Options range from 8 s to a shutter speed of “bulb” is available for long-time exposures (see tip on following page). Press multi selector up for slower shutter speeds, down for faster shutter speeds...
Page 78 Long-time exposure When the shutter speed is set to bulb (manual-exposure mode only), the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is pressed (maximum exposure 60 s). To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, we recommend that you use a remote shutter release (the MC-EU1 remote cord, available separately, functions as a remote shutter-release cable) and a tripod.
Page 79: Reacting Faster To Light: Sensitivity (Iso Equivalency)
Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) What Is “Sensitivity”? “Sensitivity” is a measure of how quickly your camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
Page 80 The following settings are available: Setting Equivalent to setting of 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, how- AUTO ever, camera automatically raises sensitivity to compensate. ISO icon appears in (default) control panel and monitor only when sensitivity raised above 100. Approximately equivalent to ISO rating of 100 Approximately equivalent to ISO rating of 200 Approximately equivalent to ISO rating of 400...
Page 81: Focusing At A Preset Distance: Manual Focus
Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus In P, A, M, and CSM modes, manual focus can be used in place of autofocus for situations in which you know the distance to your subject. Focus distance can be selected from forty-eight preset distances, ranging from 0.04 m (0.13´) to infinity, by pressing the zoom buttons while holding down the button.
Page 82 The value displayed for manual focus-distance is the approximate distance from the front of the lens. The actual focus distance may differ slightly from the value shown; check focus in the monitor before shooting. Manual focus can be cancelled by pressing the button.
Page 83: The Shooting Menu
The Shooting Menu In P, A, M, and CSM modes, many adjustments to camera settings are made from the shooting menu. There are two shooting menus, one for P, A, and M modes, the other for CSM mode. Save where noted on the following pages, the contents of these menus are identical.
Page 84: Using The Menus
The shooting menu contains two pages of options: Shooting Menu, Page 1 WHITE BALANCE PAGE2 SELECT MENU WHITE BALANCE White Balance Auto White hite Bal Preset Set white balance according to light Fine Fine Incandescent Incandescent source Fluorescent Fluorescent Cloudy loudy Speedlight peedlight...
Page 85 N I K O N delete folders MENU OF F SELECT CF CARD FORMAT CF Card Format QUAL. Format memory card for use in COOLPIX 880 OF F SELECT MENU CLEAR SETTING Reset Shooting Options Reset menu settings for current mode to default values...
Page 86: Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu
Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu What Is “White Balance”? The color of the light reflected by an object depends on the color of the light source. The human brain is able to detect and compen- sate for such changes in color, with the result that a white object will look white to humans whether viewed in sunlight, under overcast skies, or indoors under incandescent or fluorescent lighting.
Page 87 Choosing a White-Balance Setting In P, A, M, or CSM modes, white balance can be chosen from the WHITE BALANCE sub-menu. The following options are available: Option White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best setting in Auto most circumstances. White or neutral gray object used as reference to set white balance under White Bal Preset unusual lighting conditions...
Page 88 Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than A (auto) and be “fine-tuned” by highlighting the desired setting and selecting an adjustment from a sub-menu. Adjustments can be made in the range of +3 to –3 or, in the case of type of bulb from the following sub-menu: Option Raising white-balance gives images a blue, “cold”...
Page 89 Preset White Balance When (preset) is selected, the camera will zoom in and the preset white-balance menu will appear in the monitor. Option Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from memory and sets Cancel white balance to this value Camera measures white balance, using object displayed in center of monitor as reference.
Page 90: Measuring Light: The Metering Menu
Measuring Light: The Metering Menu The “metering method” is the method your camera uses to mea- sure light when determining exposure. In P, A, M, and CSM modes, the METERING menu offers a choice of four metering methods: Method How It Works Exposure calculated by comparing mea- surements from 256 areas of frame with Matrix...
Page 91 Method How It Works Camera measures light in entire frame but Center- assigns weight of 80% to area in center of Weighted frame occupying roughly Camera measures light in current focus Spot AF Area area only The metering method is shown by icons in the control panel and monitor.
Page 92 Auto-Exposure Hold Spot or center-weighted metering sets exposure for the subject in the center focus area (shown by the focus target in the viewfinder) when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If your subject is not in the center focus area, exposure will be set for an object in the background, with the result that your main subject may be over- or under-exposed.
Page 93: Making Movies And Taking Photographs In A Sequence: The Continuous Menu
Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence: The Continuous Menu Using the CONTINUOUS menu, you can set the camera to take photographs one at a time, shoot multiple photographs in sequence, or even record short movies. Option Camera records one photograph each time shutter-release button is fully pressed Single Camera records photographs at rate of about three photographs every two sec- onds while shutter-release button is held down.
Page 94 Option Camera takes seventy photographs 320 240 pixels in size (QVGA) each time shutter-release button is pressed. Image quality ( allowing photos to be taken at approximately thirty frames per second. Each se- Ultra HS quence of photographs is saved in separate folder automatically created by camera. Folder name is composed of “N_”...
Page 95 The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of photos during shooting, allowing you to take several photographs in succession without waiting for the images to be transferred to the memory card. The number of images that can be stored in the buffer depends on the quality and size of the images.
Page 96 The CONTINUOUS setting is shown by icons in the control panel and monitor. NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F2.8 Continuous Ultra HS (exposure-count display shows number of seventy-exposure sequences remaining) Single Multi-shot 16 Movie (exposure-count display shows number of seconds that can be recorded) VGA sequence...
Page 97: Getting Sharper Photographs: The Bss Menu
Getting Sharper Photographs: The BSS Menu “Best-shot selection” (BSS) compensates for camera movement. It is most effective in situations in which inadvertent camera move- ment may affect the outcome of the photograph, for example when: • the camera is zoomed in or you are using a teleconverter lens attachment •...
Page 98 When BSS is on, a BSS icon is displayed in the monitor. When photographs are taken with BSS on, the focus, exposure, and white-balance settings used for the first photograph apply to all images in the same sequence. The flash is set to “Off ” ( ) when BSS is on ( BSS is not available at: •...
Page 99: Contrast, Brightness, And Image Type: The Image Adjustment Menu
Contrast, Brightness, and Image Type: The Image Adjustment Menu When you take a photograph, the camera automatically performs image compensation for optimal brightness and contrast before recording the photograph to the memory card. The image-adjustment sub- menu gives you control over this image compensation operation, allowing you to control not only brightness and contrast, but also to produce monochrome images.
Page 100 Option Decreases brightness of mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights or shadows. This setting can be used on images that will be output on computer Darken Image monitor or printer if device tends to produce images that are too bright. Image converted to black and white.
Page 101: Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu
Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu When you take a photograph, the camera automatically outlines edges, making the image appear sharper. The image-sharpening sub- menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed. The following options are available: Option Camera sharpens edges for optimal results;...
Page 102 A sharpening icon appears in the monitor at settings other than Normal. NORMAL NORMAL P 1/60 F2.8...
Page 103: Modifying Sensitivity From A Menu: The Iso Menu
Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu: The ISO Menu The ISO menu mirrors the sensitivity (ISO equivalency) value set with the button in combination with the zoom buttons ( As with the button, sensitivity can be set to AUTO, 100, 200, or 400.
Page 104 Taking Multiple Photographs with the Same Exposure: AE Lock When taking a series of photographs that you will later join into a single image (for example, when taking shots that will later be joined to form a panorama or a 360 virtual-reality image), you will need to use the same exposure, sensitivity, and white-balance settings for each of the images in the series.
Page 105 Varying Exposure over a Series of Photographs: Auto-Exposure Bracketing When using exposure compensation ( of the appropriate exposure-compensation value for your subject, and yet not have time to check the results and change the compen- sation value after each shot. Auto-exposure bracketing allows you to vary exposure by EV over a series of five photographs without the need to adjust exposure compensation manually.
Page 106 At settings of Continuous and VGA Sequence ( photographs has been taken. When the flash is set to “Auto” ( five photographs applies to the remaining four. If the flash is used for the first photograph, it will be used for the next four;...
Page 107 Modifying Exposure Compensation from a Menu: Exp. +/– The Exp. +/– item in the EXPOSURE OPTIONS menu mirrors the exposure-compensation value set with the selector ( 64). As with the can be set to values between +2.0 EV and –2.0 EV in increments of EV.
Page 108: Focus Options
Focus Options The focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings. Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode This setting determines how the camera will choose the focus area in P•A•M or CSM modes. The following options take effect while the monitor is on (when the monitor is off, AF-area mode is auto- matically set to Off): Option Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera.
Page 109 Autofocus Mode In P•A•M and CSM modes, you can choose the autofocus mode used when the monitor is on (when the monitor is off, single autofocus is used, regardless of the setting in the autofocus mode sub-menu). See “Beyond Point and Shoot: Focusing Near and Far” for more information on autofocus ( Option Camera adjusts focus continuously;...
Page 110 Focus Confirmation Use focus confirmation when you want to know exactly what areas of the frame will be in focus before you take the final photograph. Focus confirmation affects only the view through the lens shown in the monitor; no indicators of focus appear in the final photograph. Option Objects that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor when manual focus is (Manual Focus)
Page 111: Settings For Optional Lens Converters
COOLPIX 880. An adapter for taking photographs of film positives is also available. Each of these converters is adapted to a particular combination of settings, including focus mode, zoom position, and metering method.
Page 112 Option Telefoto2 • Zoom fixed at maximum optical zoom position ( (for TC-E3ED 3 • Flash disabled ( telephoto converter) • Zoom fixed at maximum optical zoom position ( • Focus fixed at infinity ( Fisheye1 • Metering method fixed at center-weighted ( (for FC-E8 •...
Page 113 A lens converter icon appears in the monitor at settings other than Normal. NORMAL NORMAL P 1/60 F2.8...
Page 114: Restoring Default Shooting Settings: The Reset Menus
Restoring Default Shooting Settings: The Reset Menus In P, A, M and CSM modes, a reset option is available to restore settings in the P•A•M and CSM SHOOTING menus to their de- fault values. Only settings in the selected menu are affected; the reset option in the P•A•M menu clears shooting settings for P, A, and M modes but has no effect on CSM settings, while the reset option in the CSM menu clears settings in the CSM SHOOTING...
Page 115 Choosing Reset in the P•A•M or CSM menus restores the following options to their default values: Setting White Balance Metering Continuous Lens Image Adjustment Image Sharpening Sensitivity Settings common to all modes (image quality and size and the folder selected for recording or playback) are not affected.
Page 116: Playing Images Back: Playback Mode
Playing Images Back Playback Mode This chapter details the operations that can be performed when the mode dial is set to . These include: • playback of photographs stored on the memory card, either singly or in “contact sheets” of nine or four thumbnail images •...
Page 117: Basic Playback
Basic Playback When the mode dial is turned to mode with the most recent photograph displayed in the monitor. This section covers the operations that can be performed in play- back mode using the buttons on the rear of the camera. Only photographs in the current folder are displayed.
Page 118: Single-Image Playback
Single-Image Playback Selecting a Photograph Use the multi selector to page through the photographs in memory one at a time. Operation Press up or left Press down or right To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing intervening photos, press and hold the multi selector in one of the four directions.
Page 119 Viewing Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on photographs displayed in single-image playback. There is a total of five pages of information for each photo. Press the information as follows: Page 1 Page 1 2000.04.25 2000.04.25 100NIK 100NIKON ON 14:20 0005.JPG 0005.JPG N ORMAL...
Page 120 Page 4 (histogram) 1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights, or brightest areas of image) 2 Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image: horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image) 3 File number and type...
Page 121 Zoom Use the ) button to zoom in on photographs displayed in single-image playback. Operation Press Press Press up, left, down, or right To use the multi selector to view other photographs in memory, first cancel zoom by pressing the button.
Page 122 Movie Playback In single-image playback, movie files are indicated by a the lower left corner of the display. Movie playback is controlled by ) button. Operation Press Press up or left Press down, or right icon in Function Start movie. While movie is in progress, press to pause movie; press again to resume movie playback.
Page 123: Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback The thumbnail menu can be used to select photographs or movies for viewing. Operation Press Press up, left, down, or right Press Function Press once to display nine thumbnail images, or twice to display four thumbnail images.
Page 124: Deleting Individual Photographs
Deleting Individual Photographs To delete the photograph or movie currently on display in single-image playback, or to delete the currently selected thumbnail, press the Full-screen review 2000.04.25 2000.04.25 100NIKON 14:20 0005.JPG 0005.JPG NORMAL NORMAL ) button. Press button Delete dialog is displayed. Press multi selec- DELETE tor up or down to highlight option, press to 1 ERASE IMAGES...
Page 125: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for deleting images, folders, and print-order files, for protecting images from deletion or hiding images during playback, and for playing photographs back one after the other in automatic “slide shows.” You can also create digital “print orders” for printing photographs on a device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), and set the length of time before the monitor turns off automatically in playback mode.
Page 126: Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options: Playback Menu PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set Auto Off OF F SELECT MENU DELETE Delete Delete all or selected photos; de- lete folders and print orders SELECT MENU OF F...
Page 127: Deleting Photographs: The Delete Menu
Deleting Photographs: The Delete Menu Using the Delete option in the playback menu, you can: • delete selected photographs • delete all photographs • delete folders • delete print-order files created with the Print Set option Note that, once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Be sure to back up any photographs you want to keep.
Page 128 Press up or down to select image for deletion (selected images marked by steps 3 and 4 to select more images for deletion. To deselect thumbnail, highlight and press multi selector up or down. ERASE SELECTED IMAGE DONE Press Confirmation dialog displayed: DELETE •...
Page 129 Deleting All Photographs To delete all photographs on the memory card: Highlight All Images DELETE OF F SELECT MENU Deleting Folders To delete a folder and all images it contains: Highlight Folder DELETE OF F SELECT MENU Press to right Confirmation dialog displayed: ERASE ALL IMAGES •...
Page 130 OF F SELECT MENU Folder NIKON can not be selected for deletion. If the selected folder contains hidden or protected images, the folder will not be deleted. Any images it contains that are neither hidden nor protected will, however, be deleted.
Page 131: Selecting A Folder For Playback: The Folders Menu
Selecting a Folder for Playback: The Folders Menu The Folders item in the playback menu can be used to select im- ages in all folders for playback, or images in a selected folder. Highlight desired folder. To view im- ages in all folders, select All Folders. FOLDER Options All Folders...
Page 132: Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu
Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu The slide-show option in the playback menu allows unattended se- quential playback. All images in the current folder that have not been hidden using Hide Image will be played back one after the other, with a pause between each image. Starting a Slide Show Highlight Start SLIDE SHOW...
Page 133 The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Operation Press Press Restarting a Slide Show Once the slide show comes to an end, or while the slide show is paused, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Select Restart to restart, or Frame Intvl to change the length of time each image is displayed.
Page 134 Changing the Display Interval When Frame Intvl is selected, either from the slide-show sub- FRAME INTVL menu or the pause screen, a menu of interval settings appears. To change the length of time each image is displayed, highlight the de- sired setting and press the multi selector to the right.
Page 135: Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu
Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu The Protect option in the playback menu is used to protect im- ages from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in single-image playback or from the Delete sub-menu. Note that even protected files will be deleted when the memory card is for- matted.
Page 136: Hiding Images During Playback: The Hide-Image Menu
Hiding Images During Playback: The Hide-Image Menu When creating a slide show or showing photographs to an audi- ence, you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the photographs in the current folder. Hidden images are only visible in the Hide Image menu.
Page 137: Preparing Photographs For Printing: The Print-Set Menu
Preparing Photographs for Printing: The Print-Set Menu The Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” that specify the photographs to be printed, the num- ber of prints, and the information to be included with each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Or- der Format (DPOF).
Page 138 Use multi selector to change number of prints. Press up to increase (maximum of 9), down to decrease. To deselect, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 1–3 to select more images. PRINT DONE Press Menu of print options displayed PRINT SET •...
Page 139: Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Camera Setup This chapter details the options available in the SETUP-mode menu, where you make changes to basic camera settings, and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards. The SET-UP menu can also be used to set image quality and size and choose a folder for storing images and for playback. Some of the options in the setup menu can also be accessed from the P•A•M, CSM, and playback menus.
Page 140: Image Quality
Image Size Control automatic file naming Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. Numbers Reset CF Card Format SELECT CF CARD FORMAT CF Card Format WARNING! Format memory cards for use in All images will be deleted! COOLPIX 880 Format SELECT...
Page 141: Reset All
SET-UP2 Setup Menu, Page 2 Controls Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode Language Distance Units Reset All PAGE1 SELECT MENU CONTROLS Controls save Specify what settings are restored save save when camera turned on Digital Zoom Done SELECT PIC DATA/CONFIRM Pic Data/Confirm Controls Pic data/Confirm Save photo information in text for-...
Page 142: Controlling The (File) Size Of Photographs: Image Quality And Size
Controlling the (File) Size of Photographs: Image Quality and Size Image quality and size together determine the file size of photographs taken with the camera. This in turn determines how many photographs can be stored on a single memory card. The number of images that can be stored on 8 MB, 16 MB, 64 MB, and 96 MB cards at different combinations of image quality and size is illustrated in the following table: FULL...
Page 143 The Image-Quality Menu To reduce memory requirements, images are compressed using JPEG compression. JPEG compression analyzes images in blocks of 8 pixels and selectively reduces detail within each block. At higher compression ratios the block pattern becomes more visible and there may be noticeable loss of detail.
Page 144 The following image-quality settings are available: Option File Format TIFF FINE JPEG NORMAL JPEG BASIC JPEG While a setting of NORMAL represents the best trade-off between file size and image quality in most cases, a setting of BASIC can be used to save memory or create smaller files suitable for electronic distribution.
Page 145 The Image Size Menu The image-size menu controls the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Image size can be adjusted from the SETUP- mode menu and the Image Size & Quality sub-menu in the P•A•M and CSM SHOOTING menus ( size in any of these menus apply to all modes.
Page 146 At settings of XGA and VGA, the current image size is displayed in the monitor and the image-quality indicator in the control panel flashes. NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F2.8 2.8 1/60 93 93...
Page 147: Organizing Your Photographs: The Folders Menu
Organizing Your Photographs: The Folders Menu By default, photographs are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easier to locate photographs during playback, you can create additional folders and organize photographs by theme. The Folders sub-menu is used to create, rename, and delete folders, and to select the folder in which subsequent photo- graphs will be stored or from which photographs are played back.
Page 148 (see the Nikon View Reference Manual for details). If you have trouble locating a photo on a computer, you can play it back on the camera, where the folder number and name are shown in...
Page 149 Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Folders: The Folder Options Menu The folder options menu can be used to create, rename, or delete folders. Creating New Folders Highlight New OPTIONS Rename Delete SELECT Press to right SELECT OPTIONS Rename Delete SELECT Press to left or right to highlight letter SELECT...
Page 150 Press up or down to edit selected let- Folder name can include uppercase letters (“A”– “Z”), numbers, and spaces. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new five-letter SELECT folder name. Until a different folder is selected from the Folders menu, all subsequent photographs will be stored in the new folder.
Page 151 Renaming Existing Folders Highlight Rename OPTIONS Rename Delete SELECT Highlight folder name RENAME SHOW SELECT Press to right to display list of folders RENAME SHOW SELECT Press to right Edit name as described in RENAME steps 3–5 of “Creating New Folders” on preced- ing pages SELECT...
Page 152 Deleting Folders Highlight Delete OPTIONS Rename Delete SELECT Highlight folder name (folder NIKON not available for deletion) ERASE FOLDER N O V S H O W OF F SELECT MENU If the selected folder contains hidden or protected images, the folder will not be deleted. Any images it contains that are neither hidden nor protected will, however, be deleted.
Page 153 Note, however, that such folders can not be used to store photographs taken after the folder was created. Press to right Folder name shown in monitor (no folder name displayed when NIKON is selected) F2.8...
Page 154: Monitor Options
Monitor Options The Monitor Options sub-menu is used to specify when the moni- tor will turn on automatically and to set monitor brightness and hue (tone). Controlling the Monitor: The Display Mode Menu This option is used to specify the conditions under which the moni- tor will turn on automatically, and to specify whether or not photo- graphs are displayed in the monitor after shooting.
Page 155 Adjusting Monitor Brightness: The Brightness Menu This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow at the right side of the display up or down. Once you have adjusted brightness to your satisfaction, press the multi selector to the right to put the change into effect.
Page 156: The Auto Off Menu
The Auto Off Menu When operated on battery power, the camera enters sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds (three minutes when menus are displayed). The time limit for sleep mode can be chosen from the Auto Off menu. Changes to the time limit for recording modes (AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, and CSM modes) are made from the setup-mode menu.
Page 157 In sleep mode, all camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the MONITOR or MENU button or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. While the camera is being powered by the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately), the camera will remain on for thirty minutes if no operations are performed, regardless of the setting in the Auto Off menu.
Page 158: File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu
File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu The photographs and movies your camera creates are stored as image files. Each file is assigned a name consisting of “DSCN” fol- lowed by a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Although all photographs in any given folder will have different names, photographs in different folders may share the same name, causing confusion when the files are copied to a computer.
Page 159: Formatting Memory Cards: Cf Card Format
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format To format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX 880, select CF Card Format from the setup-mode menu or the SHOOTING menu for P•A•M and CSM modes. To format a memory card: H i g h l i g h t C F...
Page 160: Storing Camera Settings: The Controls Menu
Storing Camera Settings: The Controls Menu The first three items in the Controls menu determine what cam- era settings remain in effect when the camera is turned off. If an item is checked, the setting in effect at the time the camera was turned off will be restored the next time the camera is turned on.
Page 161: Shutter Release Confirmation And Photo Information
Shutter Release Confirmation and Photo Information The Pic Data/Confirm sub-menu contains options for confirm- ing shutter release and storing photo information in text format. Confirming Shutter Release: The Shot Confirm Lamp Menu If desired, the red-eye reduction lamp next to the viewfinder win- dow can be used to let your subjects know that the shutter has been released.
Page 162 Recording Photo Information: The Info.txt Menu When On is selected in the info.txt sub-menu, a text file (“info.txt”) will be created to store photo information for all subsequent im- ages. When the contents of the memory card are viewed from a computer, this file, which may be found in the folder where the images are stored, can be read with a text browser such as SimpleText or Notepad.
Page 163: The Date Menu
The Date Menu The Date option is used to set the date and time. For more infor- mation, see “First Steps: Setting the Time and Date” ( The Video Mode Menu The Video Mode sub-menu sets the standard used for video out- put.
Page 164: The Language Menu
The Language Menu Use the Language sub-menu to choose the language used in menus and messages displayed by the camera. For more information, see “First Steps: Choosing a Language” ( The Distance Units Menu In this sub-menu, you can choose the units used when displaying manual focus distance ( 76).
Page 165: Restoring Default Settings: The Reset All Menu
Restoring Default Settings: The Reset All Menu The Reset All option in the SETUP-mode menu is used to restore settings for all modes to their default values. The Reset All menu contains the following options: Option Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Reset Restore settings to default values RESET ALL...
Page 166 All other settings are unaffected. 110). In addition, the following settings Default Setting Portrait Auto Off (all modes) Normal Seq. Numbers Full Controls NIKON Shot Confirm Lamp Info.txt Frame Intvl (Slide Show) Default 30 s On; numbering reset to lowest number available on card...
Page 167: Computer, Tv, Or Vcr
(VCR). Connecting to a Television or VCR Using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX 880 to a television or VCR. The video device will mirror the image displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 168 Connect the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately) if you want the television to continue displaying images after the camera has entered sleep mode and the monitor has turned off. Camera settings and photo info will not be displayed on the television screen when the monitor is off. The Video Mode item in the SETUP-mode menu ( 158) offers a choice of NTSC and PAL stan- dards for video output.
Page 169: Connecting To A Computer
UC-E1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable or optional SC-EW3/SC-EM3 serial cables, and browse the contents of the memory card using the Nikon View software provided with your camera. Alternatively, you can insert the memory card in a card slot or card drive, where it will function as an additional disk.
Page 170 Once installation is complete, you can view the on-line documentation by clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD. After reading the documentation, install Nikon View as directed in the Quick Start Guide. You are now ready to connect the camera to your computer.
Page 171: Connecting Your Camera To A Computer
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer The COOLPIX 880 can be connected using USB or serial cables. Connect UC-E1 USB cable to camera USB/serial connector Connect cable to computer USB connector Serial (PC) Connect optional SC-EW3 serial cable to camera USB/...
Page 172 Do not use Nikon View with the camera while battery power is low or the battery is exhausted. If the battery indicator changes to low or starts to flash while the camera and computer are connected, wait for the borders of the number display to stop flashing, then disconnect the camera and replace the battery or connect the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (sold separately).
Page 173: Reading Photographs From Memory Cards
• a PC or Macintosh computer, and • either a CF-card reader or, if your computer is equipped with a PCMCIA Type II or Type III card slot, an ED-AD1 PC-card adapter (available separately from Nikon) Using a CF-Card Reader The steps involved in connecting a CF-card reader and inserting memory cards are covered in the documentation provided with your card reader.
Page 174 The COOLPIX 880 can play back only images that conform to the format used by the COOLPIX 990, 950, 900s, 900, 800, and 700 digital cameras. It may not be able to display files created on a computer or by another make of camera. It may also not be able to display files that have been renamed or moved to a different folder on the memory card using a computer.
Page 175: Technical Notes
Technical Notes This chapter covers: • Camera care and storage • Camera accessories • Troubleshooting hints and tips • Product specifications Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Lens/ Use blower to remove dirt or dust. Wipe carefully with soft cloth to remove Viewfinder fingerprints and other stains.
Page 176 Storage If you are not going to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery before putting the camera away. Do not store your camera in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or damp • are next to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, such as televisions or radios •...
Page 177: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 880. Con- tact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. AC adapter/battery charger • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger Rechargeable battery • EN-EL1 rechargeable Li-ion battery (requires...
Page 178 • 64 MB and 96 MB Nikon CF memory cards • EC-AD1 PC-card adapter In addition to Nikon 64 MB and 96 MB CompactFlash memory cards, the following cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX 880: •...
Page 179: Troubleshooting
Should you encounter problems with your camera, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. The page numbers in the rightmost column give cross-references to sections of this manual that provide more information on the problems listed in the table below.
Page 180 • Number of exposures remaining is zero: not enough mem- ory remaining • Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in mon- itor: card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX 880 • Message “NO CARD PRESENT” appears in monitor: no memory card has been inserted in camera •...
Page 181 Problem Flash does not fire Television does not mirror image in monitor Photos can not be played back Computer can not read files on memory card Possible Cause • Flash indicator in control panel and monitor shows is off • Battery level is low •...
Page 182 • Modem or COM port speed too high • Camera not registered in Device Manager (Windows). Reinstall driver from root directory of Nikon View CD. • FIFO buffer size too large (Windows) • Another application is using COM or modem port •...
Page 183 Error Messages The following table lists the error messages that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Message Camera turned on with lens cap in W A R N I N G ! ! place R e m o v e L e n s C a p ! W A R N I N G ! ! Mode dial is positioned between two M o d e d i a l i s n o t i n...
Page 184 C A R D I S N O T F O R M A T T E D Card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX 880 F O R M A T SELECT Insufficient memory to record further...
Page 185 Folder can only be deleted if all images it contains are neither hidden nor pro- tected photos Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), remove and re-insert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon rep- resentative. Solution...
Page 186: Specifications
2.8 – 4.2 with macro • Nine elements in seven groups, all elements made of environ- mentally-friendly glass • Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) applied Use zoom buttons to zoom in up to 4 in steps of 0.2 • Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF...
Page 187 The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is common to all LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction. The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. Should the display begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. • Continuous autofocus (when monitor is on) •...
Page 188 Storage System Media Shooting modes Shooting menu Digitally stored (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG; QuickTime Movie) CompactFlash (CF) card • Full auto (AUTO) • Scene mode (SCENE) with eleven scenes (Portrait, Party/In- door, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Land- scape, Fireworks Show, Sparkler, Close Up, Copy, Back Light) •...
Page 189 Capture modes Exposure metering Modes Shutter Speed Aperture Range • Single • Continuous • Multi-Shot 16 (sixteen frames • VGA Sequence • Ultra HS (seventy QVGA images at approximately 30 fps) • Movie (up to 40 s of QVGA frames at 15 fps) Four-mode TTL metering •...
Page 190 Exposure Exposure control Range (ISO 100 equivalent) Sensitivity White balance Self-timer • Exposure modes: - Programmed Auto - Aperture-Priority Auto - Manual • Exposure Compensation ( 2.0 EV in steps of • Auto-Exposure Bracketing (five steps within • EV 0 to +16 (W) •...
Page 191 Built-in Speedlight Shooting range Flash control Flash modes Playback Playback modes Delete function Attributes 0.4 – 2.5 m/1´4˝ – 8´2˝ (T), 0.4 – 3.7 m/1´4˝ – 12´2˝ (W) Macro mode: 0.2 – 2.5 m/8˝ – 8´2˝ (T) Sensor flash system •...
Page 192 Interface Serial Video output I/O terminals USB or serial interface (Windows: 115 Kbps; Macintosh: 230 Kbps) Platform Windows Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 or later pre-installed model MMX Pentium or later Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or later pre-installed model (optional SC-EW3 serial cable required) NTSC or PAL (selectable) •...
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