Introduction; About This Manual; Quick Guide - Nikon CoolPix 995 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera—a
camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life.
Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read this
manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this
manual handy.
Fast Track Guide
In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through the process of setting up
and using the camera, the printed Fast Track Guide gives a quick overview of
camera settings.
Take trial shots
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or
graduations.
Have Nikon check your camera regularly
Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or
service center at least once every two years.
Using your camera correctly
The Nikon COOLPIX995's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon
brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet
Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage
the COOLPIX995's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the COOLPIX995's
performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product
support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at
the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:
http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and
general advice on digital imaging and photography.
For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative.
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
10

About This Manual

This manual is organized in a progressive fashion from basic
operations to more advanced operations so you get to know the
camera better and better as you operate it following the instructions.
This section includes information necessary before
using this camera, such as precautions for safe
Before Using the Camera
use, nomenclature, a quick guide, a menu guide,
etc.
This section introduces necessary preparations
such as installing the battery, inserting the CF
Preparation
memory card and making various camera settings
before using the camera.
This section introduces useful advice on
Useful Advice on COOLPIX
COOLPIX camera techniques such as how to hold
Camera Techniques
the camera and how to press the Shutter release
button.
This section explains some aspects of simple
Simple Shooting and
"Point and Shoot" photography and simple
Playback
playback operation.
This section includes detailed explanations of
Detailed Operations
shooting, playback and deletion of images.
This section provides complete descriptions of
Advanced Operations
advanced camera operations.
This section gives detailed explanations of menu
Using the Camera Menus
items in the Shooting and Playback modes.
This section describes connection to external
Connections
devices such as TV sets or personal computers.
This section covers optional accessories, trouble-
Miscellaneous
shooting and specifications.
11