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  • Page 1 Guide to Digital Photography Product Documentation with the First Steps Basic Photography COOLPIX 990 Advanced Photography DIGITAL CAMERA Playback Electronic Edition Camera Setup Connections Technical Notes Click to go...

  • Page 2: Product Documentation

    Product Documentation Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 990 digital cam- era. 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...
  • Page 3 Guide to Digital Photography. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to providing ongoing product support and education, a continuing set of new and updated infor- mation is always available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Please visit this site to keep up-to-date with the latest in product information, tips, FAQs, and general advice on the subjects of Digital Imaging and Photography.

  • Page 4: First Steps

    First Steps This chapter: • Introduces you to the parts of the COOLPIX 990 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 play-...
  • Page 5 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 990 Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera con- trols, displays, and menus. MODE (FUNC 1) Shutter-release button Control panel MENU button MONITOR button Viewfinder eyepiece Flash-ready lamp Monitor Autofocus lamp Focus mode...

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control Panel Manual focus indicator Metering mode Battery indicator Memory-card indicator White-balance indicator (FUNC. 1/ FUNC. 2) Exposure mode Image size Exposure count display (shows number of Image quality exposures remaining) Click for more information Through the Viewfinder Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator Shutter-speed/aperture display (press...
  • Page 7 LCD Monitor X2.0 NO NOV WB-L AE-L +0.7 P 1/60 F2.7 1 Zoom indicator 17 Exposure mode 2 Digital zoom 18 Metering mode 3 Focus mode/manual focus dis- 19 Continuous (multi-shot) mode tance 20 Exposure bracketing indicator 4 External flash indicator 21 Auto-exposure lock 5 Flash mode (built-in flash) 22 White-balance lock...
  • Page 8 Viewing the menus Press the MENU button to display the menu for the current mode. WHITE BALANCE PAG E 2 SELECT MENU Making a selection Use the multi selector to make a selection. METERING Highlight SELECT PAG E 2 MENU menu item METERING Make selection...
  • Page 9 Using the command dial to make a selection icon next to a menu item indicates that the command dial can be used instead of the multi selector to make a selection. WHITE BALANCE Rotate PAG E 2 SELECT MENU command dial Multi-page menus Use the multi selector to move between pages in the M-REC menu, or to access the SET-UP menu from the M-REC and playback menus.

  • Page 10: The A-Rec Menu

    The A-REC Menu SET-UP Folders Monitor Options Shutter Sound Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format Date OF F SELECT MENU CF CARD FORMAT DATE WARNING! All images will be deleted! 2 0 0 0 . 0 1 . 0 1 Format 0 0 : 0 0 OPTIONS...
  • Page 11 The M-REC Menu, Page 1 WHITE BALANCE Auto White hite Bal Preset et Fine Incandescent Incandescent Fluorescent Fluorescent Cloudy loudy Speedlight WHITE BALANCE PAG E 2 SELECT MENU IMAGE SHARPENING Auto IMAGE ADJUSTMENT High Auto Normal Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image Darken Image Black&White...
  • Page 12 The M-REC Set-up Menu Options N I K O N OPTIONS RENAME N O V S H O W Rename Delete RENAME DELETE N O V S H O W DELETE S H O W deleting folder? BRIGHTNESS Display Mode Brightness SET-UP Folders...

  • Page 13: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu DELETE DELETE Selected Images All Images Folder Print Set PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set Set-up OF F SELECT MENU PRINT PRINT SET HIDE IMAGE Done Info Date The Playback Set-up Menu ERASE ALL IMAGES Erasing all images excluded)

  • Page 14: Putting Batteries In The Camera

    Putting Batteries in the Camera Turn the camera off Turn the mode dial to the off position. If the camera is on a tripod, remove the tripod before proceeding to the next step. Open the battery-chamber cover Firmly pressing the button in the cen- ter of the latch, slide the latch to the open position ( ), then open the bat- tery-chamber cover as shown at right.
  • Page 15 Extending battery life While alkaline batteries are suitable for use in the COOLPIX 990, battery life can be extended by using high-capacity lithium or nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. The following techniques can be used to extend battery life: • Turn the LCD monitor off whenever possible (see right). Turning the monitor off eliminates the single biggest draw on battery power.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Memory Card

    Safe handling of memory cards Approved memory cards Reading memory cards with a computer Formatting memory cards Memory cards must be formatted for use in the COOLPIX 990 before they can be used. To format the memory card: Folders Monitor Options...

  • Page 17: Choosing A Language

    Choosing a Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be set using the Language sub-menu. Turn the mode dial to PLAY Press the MENU button The playback menu will be displayed (the appearance of the menu will vary depending on the language currently selected). PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders...

  • Page 18: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date Turn the mode dial to PLAY Press the MENU button The playback menu will be displayed. PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set Set-up OF F SELECT MENU Display the SET -UP menu PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders...
  • Page 19 Set the time and date using the multi selector DATE 2 0 0 0 . 0 1 . 0 1 0 0 : 0 0 Highlight OF F SELECT MENU desired item DATE 2 0 0 0 . 0 2 . 0 1 0 0 : 0 0 Edit selected SELECT...

  • Page 20: Taking A Photograph

    Taking a Photograph The COOLPIX 990 offers two shooting modes, A-REC and M-REC. In A-REC, the majority of camera settings are con- trolled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results. M-REC allows you greater control over such settings as shutter speed, aperture, and white balance.
  • Page 21 This section outlines the basic steps involved in taking a pho- tograph in A-REC mode. Remove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown below. Turn the mode dial to A-REC After a short pause, a beep will sound and current settings will be displayed in the LCD monitor and the control panel.
  • Page 22 Adjust camera settings When the mode dial is turned to A-REC, the following set- tings will return to their default values: Setting Default Flash fires automatically Flash mode Auto when lighting is poor Camera focuses automati- Focus mode Autofocus cally at distances over 30 cm (1 ft) Photographs compressed Image quality...

  • Page 23: Ready The Camera

    Ready the camera To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, hold the cam- era firmly in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the LCD monitor (A) or the viewfinder (B). 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 area shaded in purple in the illustration at right).
  • Page 24 When framing photographs in the LCD monitor, you can take advantage of the rotating lens section to hold the cam- era at almost any angle. You can even rotate the lens to point at yourself and frame self-portraits in the monitor, as shown below (in this case, all indicators are hidden and the monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final photograph).
  • Page 25 Focus In A-REC, the camera focuses on the center of the frame, shown by the fo- cus target in the viewfinder. Before tak- ing a photograph, press the shutter-re- lease button halfway to initiate autofocus, and check the status of the autofocus lamp (green) and the flash lamp (red) next to the viewfinder.

  • Page 26: Check The Results

    Check the results After a photograph has been taken, the autofocus lamp will blink and an hourglass icon ( ) will be displayed in the LCD monitor while the photograph is recorded. Before the pho- tograph is transferred to the memory card, it will be dis- played briefly in the LCD monitor.

  • Page 27: Playback And Deletion

    Playback and Deletion Photographs stored on the memory card can be played back for review or deletion. Turn the mode dial to PLAY The most recent photograph in memory will be displayed in the LCD monitor. 2000.04.25 2000.04.25 14:20 NORMAL The MONITOR button The monitor button controls the LCD monitor.
  • Page 28 Thumbnail playback Button Operation Press once to display menu of nine thumbnail images, twice to display four thumbnail images, Press a third time to return to single-image play- Scroll through thumb- nails page by page Rotate Highlight thumbnail. to view highlighted Press up, left, thumbnail at full size.

  • Page 29: Basic Photography

    Basic Photography This chapter covers operations that can be performed using the camera’s dials and buttons in A-REC mode. A-REC mode is a simple, “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are made automatically by the camera to produce the best results.

  • Page 30: Optical And Digital Zoom

    Optical and Digital Zoom The COOLPIX 990 is equipped with motor-driven, 3 optical zoom linked to the viewfinder. By changing the area visible in the viewfinder (the “field of view”), zoom helps you establish the right balance between subject and background. A wide field of view is suitable for group portraits or landscapes, a narrow field of view for close-ups or long-range photography.

  • Page 31: Using The Flash

    Digital zoom In digital zoom, image data from the CCD are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the photo- graph.
  • Page 32 Setting How it works Pre-flash lamp fires before main flash to minimize “red- Auto with eye” caused by red-eye and are looking directly at flash reflecting reduction from retina Flash fires when- Anytime Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) ever photo is Flash (fill taken flash)
  • Page 33 Focus A-REC offers a choice of three autofocus settings, plus a self- timer mode. Focus mode can be set in A-REC or M-REC using button. Press NORMAL NORMAL 1/60 F2.7 2.7 10 10 P 1/60 Macro close-up When the camera is zoomed to the middle optical zoom position, macro close-up can be used with subjects as little as 2 cm (0.8 in) from the lens.

  • Page 34: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode At settings of “autofocus” or “macro close-up”, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (in A-REC mode, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area).
  • Page 35 Focus Lock In A-REC mode, the camera automatically focuses on the sub- ject 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. Fo- cus lock allows you to first focus on your subject, then adjust the composition before taking the photograph.

  • Page 36: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The COOLPIX 990 is equipped with an automatic timer with two settings: three seconds, useful for reducing camera shake, and ten seconds, ideal for self-portraits. To use the self-timer, follow these steps: Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 37: Image Quality And Size

    Image Quality and Size Image quality and size together determine the file size of pho- tographs 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 at different combina- tions of image quality and size is illustrated in the following tables: Full...

  • Page 38: Image Size

    JPEG compression analyzes images in blocks 8 size, 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. The actual effect depends on the size of the image when output on a monitor or printer and on the type of subject.

  • Page 39: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired result with certain subject compositions, particularly those containing complex patterns of light and shade or areas of high contrast, it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to modify the exposure value suggested by the camera.

  • Page 40: Reviewing Photographs

    Reviewing Photographs In A-REC mode, photographs are displayed in the LCD moni- tor after shooting (in M-REC, you can choose whether or not to display photographs after shooting using the Monitor Op- tions > Display Mode item in the SET-UP menu). The review feature is not available when the monitor is off.

  • Page 41: Advanced Photography

    Advanced Photography This chapter covers settings available only when shooting in M-REC mode. In addition to the settings discussed in the pre- vious chapter, in M-REC the user can use camera buttons and dials to control: • focus area • exposure mode •...

  • Page 42: Focus Area Selection

    Focus Area Selection In M-REC, you can choose the focus target for autofocus op- erations from one of five focus areas. Focus area selection is useful when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. There are five focus areas: center, top, bottom, right, left.

  • Page 43: Exposure Mode

    Exposure Mode In M-REC, you can choose from four exposure modes that make it possible to manually adjust shutter speed and/or aper- ture and still achieve optimal exposures. To set the exposure mode: Press while turning command dial P 1/60 F2.7 The following modes are available: Mode How it works...
  • Page 44 Programmed Auto In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce the best exposure. Adjust- ments to the exposure value selected by the camera can be made using exposure compensation or exposure bracketing. Flexible Program When programmed auto is in effect, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected using the com- mand dial.

  • Page 45: Shutter-Priority Auto

    Shutter-Priority Auto When the camera is set to shutter-priority auto, shutter speed can be chosen by rotating the command dial. Options range from 8 s to s in increments of one step. 1000 Rotate NORMAL NORMAL 10 10 1/60 F2.7 2.7 1/60 If the selected shutter speed would result in the photograph being over- or under-exposed, the shutter speed displayed in...
  • Page 46 Rotate the command dial to set the selected item (aperture or shutter speed) to the de- sired value. The amount the photograph will be over- or under-exposed at the se- lected setting is displayed in the control panel and LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus In M-REC, focus distance can be selected from fifty preset dis- tances ranging from 0.02 m (0.8 in) to infinity. Manual focus can be used when you know the distance to your subject in advance, or when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. To choose a distance for manual focus: Press while turning command dial...

  • Page 48: Sensitivity (Iso Equivalency)

    Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) In A-REC mode, automatic gain control is used to produce sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 film. In M-REC mode, you can choose increased values for sensitivity, or allow the camera to set sensitivity in response to lighting conditions. Increasing sensitivity reduces the time needed to make an exposure, al- lowing increased shutter speed.

  • Page 49: White Balance

    A digital camera must emulate the human brain and adjust colors according to lighting so that colors that appear white when viewed directly also appear white in the final photograph.
  • Page 50 (beep will sound and camera will zoom out, but no photograph will be taken). Metering WHITE BALANCE PRESET The COOLPIX 990 offers a choice of four metering methods. Choose a metering method according to your composition Cancel Measure and lighting conditions.

  • Page 51: Auto-Exposure Hold

    Method How it works Classic meter for portraits; Camera mea- preserves background sures lighting in details while letting lighting entire frame, but conditions at center of assigns weight of Center- frame determine exposure. 80% to area in Weighted Selected automatically center of frame when digital zoom is used.

  • Page 52: Continuous Photography

    Continuous Photography 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 Description Camera records one photograph each time Single shutter-release button is fully pressed Camera records photographs in continuous sequence while shutter-release button is held Continuous...
  • Page 53 The following table shows the number of photographs (nor- mal quality) that can be recorded in a single sequence at each setting, together with the approximate frame advance rate. Approx. no. of Mode frames per s Continuous (full size image) VGA Sequence Ultra HS Movie...

  • Page 54: Best-Shot Selection

    Best-Shot Selection “Best-shot selection” (BSS) compensates for camera movement. It is most effec- tive in situations in which inadvertent camera movement may affect the out- come of the photograph, for example when: • the camera is zoomed in or you are using a teleconverter lens attachment •...

  • Page 55: Contrast, Brightness, And Image Type

    Contrast, Brightness, and Image Type When a photograph is taken, the COOLPIX 990 automatically performs image compensation to produce optimal brightness and contrast before the image is recorded to the memory card. The im- age adjustment sub-menu gives you control over the image...

  • Page 56: Image Sharpening

    For more information on: White balance Image Sharpening When a photograph is taken, the COOLPIX 990 automatically sharpens edges in the image before saving it to the memory card. The image sharpening sub- menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed.

  • Page 57: Camera Control

    At settings other than Normal, an image adjust- ment icon appears in the LCD monitor. Camera Control The M-REC menu contains options that give the user greater control over camera settings, including: • a menu of three separate custom combinations of set- NORMAL NORMAL tings that can be edited and recalled as desired (custom...

  • Page 58: User Settings

    User Settings In M-REC mode, the camera can “memorize” up to three com- binations of settings, including white balance, metering, advance rate, best-shot selection, lens converter option, image adjust- ment, and sharpening. These settings can be recalled as de- sired, allowing you to create separate combinations of settings for different shooting conditions and recall them at a touch.
  • Page 59 Exposure Options The exposure options sub-menu provides control over the camera’s auto-exposure function. AE lock Use this option when you want to use the same aperture, shutter-speed, sensi- tivity, and white-balance settings for all photographs in a series (for example, when taking photographs that will later be joined to form a panorama).
  • Page 60 In programmed auto, aperture-priority auto, and manual exposure modes, bracketing is achieved by varying shutter speed. In shutter-priority auto, bracketing is achieved by varying aperture. At settings of Continuous and VGA Sequence, shooting will pause af- ter each series of five photographs has been taken. When the flash is set to “Auto,”...
  • Page 61 Focus Options The focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings. AF area mode This setting determines which of the five focus areas will be used for autofocus in M-REC mode. The following options are available when the LCD monitor is on (when the monitor is off, AF-area mode is automatically set to Off): Option...
  • Page 62 Focus confirmation Focus confirmation makes it possible to determine in advance exactly what areas of the frame will be in focus in the final photograph. Option Description When manual focus is used, objects that are in (Manual focus will be sharply outlined in LCD monitor focus) Objects that are in focus will be sharply out- lined in LCD monitor in all focus modes...
  • Page 63 Start-up position The options in this sub-menu determine the position of the zoom lens when the mode dial is turned from OFF to A-REC or M-REC. Option Description Last When turned on, camera zooms to same Position zoom position camera was in when turned off When turned on, camera zooms out to widest Wide angle...
  • Page 64 Using an external flash SPEEDLIGHT OPT. A flash bracket (the SK-E900 Multi-Flash Bracket Unit) is available sepa- rately for connecting external flash units to the COOLPIX 990. When the bracket is connected to the camera’s synchro-flash terminal, external flash Variable Power Speedlight Cntrl units mounted on the bracket are synchronized with the camera’s built-in...
  • Page 65 All other settings are unaffected. Auto Mode Continuous Mode Focus For more information on: User settings Default Setting Default Shutter Sound Last Position All options Memorize Auto Off Shot Confirm Lamp Int & Ext Frame Intvl Active (Slide Show) NIKON 30 s...

  • Page 66: Settings For Optional Lens Converters

    Settings for Optional Lens Converters Lens converters for wide-angle, telephoto, and fisheye photography are available separately for the COOLPIX 990. Each of these converters is adapted to a par- ticular combination of settings, including focus mode, zoom position, and metering method. Using the lens sub-menu, you can select combinations of settings suited to particular lens converters.
  • Page 67 At settings other than Normal, a lens adapter icon is displayed in the LCD monitor. For more information on: Zoom Flash settings Focus mode NORMAL NORMAL Metering P 1/60 F2.7...
  • Page 68 Playback This chapter covers the operations that can be performed when the mode dial is set to PLAY. These include: • playback of photographs stored on the memory card, either singly or in “contact sheets” of nine or four thumb- nail images •...

  • Page 69: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback When the mode dial is turned to PLAY, the camera enters playback mode with the most recent photograph displayed in the LCD monitor. 2000.04.25 2000.04.25 100NIK 100NIKON ON 14:20 14:20 0005.JPG NORMAL 5/5 5/5 This section covers the operations that can be performed in playback mode using camera buttons and dials.

  • Page 70: Viewing Photo Information

    Viewing photo information Photo information is shown superimposed on photographs dis- played in single-image playback. There are five pages of photo information in total. Rotate the command dial to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 Page 4 Page 5 Page 1.
  • Page 71 Zoom Use the ) button to zoom in on photographs displayed in single-image playback. Operation Function Zoom photograph in. Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to maximum of When image zoomed in, and zoom factor is shown in LCD monitor. Press Cancel zoom Press...
  • Page 72 Thumbnail Playback The thumbnail menu can be used to se- lect photographs or movies for viewing. Operation Function Press once to display menu of nine thumb- nail images, or twice to display four thumb- nail images. Press again to view highlighted Press thumbnail full size.

  • Page 73: Deleting Multiple Photographs

    Deleting Multiple Photographs 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 op- tion (see “Preparing Photographs for Printing,” below) Note that once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.

  • Page 74: Deleting All Photographs

    Delete > Folder item can be used to delete all photographs in a series at once. DELETE N O V List of folders displayed (folder S H O W NIKON is not available for deletion) OF F SELECT MENU DELETE...

  • Page 75: Selecting A Folder For Playback

    Selecting a Folder for Playback The Folders item in the playback menu can be used to select for playback images in all folders, or images in a specific folder. FOLDERS Options All Folders N I K O N N O V OF F SELECT MENU...

  • Page 76: Changing The Display Interval

    The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Operation Function Pause slide show Press End slide show and return to single-image playback Press Restarting a Slide Show After the slide show comes to an end, or while the slide show is paused, the dialog shown at right will be displayed.

  • Page 77: Protecting Photographs From Deletion

    Protecting Photographs from Deletion The Protect option in the playback menu can be used to pro- tect images from deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in single-image playback or from the Delete sub-menu, and have “read-only” status when viewed from a computer. Note that protected files will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.

  • Page 78: Hiding Photographs During Playback

    Hiding Photographs During Playback When creating a slide show or playing back photographs for an audience, you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the photographs in the current folder. Once hidden, images are only visible in the Hide Image menu. They can not be deleted in single image playback or from the De- lete sub-menu, and are treated as hidden files when the con- tents of the memory card are viewed from a computer.

  • Page 79: Preparing Photographs For Printing

    Preparing Photographs for Printing The Print Set option in the playback menu can be used to create digital “print orders” that specify the photographs to be printed, the number of prints, and the information included with each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).

  • Page 80: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup This chapter details the options available in the setup menus for A-REC, M-REC, and PLAY. The setup menus are where you make changes to basic camera settings, and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards. For an overview of the options available in the setup menus, see “Accessing Setup Options,”...

  • Page 81: Accessing Setup Options

    Accessing Setup Options Accessing the Setup Menus A-REC SET-UP Folders Monitor Options Shutter Sound Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format Date Press SELECT OF F MENU M-REC, PLAY WHITE BALANCE Press PAG E 2 SELECT MENU SHOOTING MENU 1 Press PAG E 2 SELECT...
  • Page 82 M-REC settings are memorized when camera is turned off Set length of time before monitor turns off automatically — File-naming options for A-REC and M-REC Format memory cards for use in COOLPIX 990 Determine whether red-eye reduction lamp fires to confirm shutter — release...

  • Page 83: Using Folders

    (see the Nikon View 3 Reference Manual for details). If you have trouble locating a photo on a computer, you can play it back on the camera, where the full folder number and name are displayed in the photo information.

  • Page 84: Creating New Folders

    Folder Options The folder options menu can be used to create, rename, or delete folders. Creating new folders To create a new folder, highlight New in the folder options menu and press the multi selector to the right. OPTIONS Rename Delete Press SELECT...
  • Page 85 Deleting folders To delete an existing folder, highlight Delete in the folder op- tions menu and press the multi selector to the right. A list of user-created folders will appear. OPTIONS Rename Delete Press OF F SELECT MENU Select a folder for deletion. DELETE N O V S H O W...

  • Page 86: Monitor Options

    Monitor Options The Monitor Options item in the setup menu controls the review function and monitor brightness and hue (tone). Display Mode (M-REC Only) This option controls the review function and determines when the LCD monitor comes on automatically in M-REC mode. Option Description LCD monitor comes on when camera is...

  • Page 87: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings The Shutter Sound sub-menu controls the “beep” made by the camera’s speaker. Option Description Camera beeps once to confirm that: • mode dial has been turned to A-REC or M- REC from OFF or PLAY • picture has been taken •...

  • Page 88: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons By default, the (FUNC.1 ) controls exposure mode, the (FUNC. 2) but- ton exposure compensation. Using the FUNC 1 and FUNC 2 menus, you can assign different functions to these buttons in M-REC mode. For example, assigning white balance or me- tering to either button makes it possible to adjust these set- tings without using the menus.

  • Page 89: File Numbering

    Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera enters sleep mode if no opera- tions are performed for thirty seconds (three minutes when menus are dis- played). The time limit for sleep mode can be chosen from the Auto Off menu. The time limit for playback is independent of the time limit for A-REC and M-REC, and is set by choosing Auto Off from the playback setup menu.

  • Page 90: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards can be formatted using the CF Card Format option in the setup menu for each mode. To format a memory card: SET-UP 1 Folders Monitor Options Controls Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format Highlight CF OF F SELECT MENU...

  • Page 91: Date And Time

    Date and Time The Date option can be used to set the camera’s clock-calendar. For more infor- mation on setting the date and time, see “First Steps: Setting the Time and Date.” Video Mode The Video Mode sub-menu is used to select the video standard used when the camera is connected to a television set or video recorder.
  • Page 92 Connections This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR). Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to a Computer Click to go...

  • Page 93: Connecting To A Television Or Vcr

    Connecting to a Television or VCR Using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera, you can connect your camera to a television or VCR to view pho- tos on the television screen. Insert the black plug on the EG-900 into the camera’s video-out connec- tor.

  • Page 94: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Photographs taken with the COOLPIX 990 can be viewed on your computer monitor or copied to disk for long-term stor- age or editing. You can connect your camera directly to your computer via the UC-E1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) or the...
  • Page 95 Do not use Nikon View with the camera while battery power is low or the batteries are exhausted. If the battery indicator changes to low or starts to...

  • Page 96: Reading Photographs From Memory Cards

    Movies (“.MOV”) can be played back in any appli- cation that supports the QuickTime format. The COOLPIX 990 can play back only images that conform to the format used by the COOLPIX 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.
  • Page 97 You may need to install an ATA RAM-card driver before you will be able to read memory cards on a computer running Windows 3.1. Nikon View can be used to browse photographs on a memory card. See the Nikon View Reference Manual for details.

  • Page 98: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes This chapter covers: • camera care and storage • the accessories provided with your camera or available for separate purchase • troubleshooting hints and tips • product specifications Caring for Your Camera Accessories Troubleshooting Specifications Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Lens/ Use blower to remove dirt or dust.
  • Page 99 FAST TRACK • EH-31 AC adapter GUIDE Carrying case • CS-990 Soft Case In addition to Nikon’s EC-CF series, the COOLPIX 990 may be used with the following CompactFlash Cards: • SanDisk Corporation’s SDC-FB4/8/15/30/40/48/64/96 • Lexar Media Corporation’s CF016/032/048/064 4× USB, CF016/032/ 048/064/080 8×...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Click the page numbers in the rightmost col- umn for more information on how to solve the problems listed. Problem Possible cause • Camera is off • Batteries are not correctly in-...
  • Page 101 Problem Computer can not read files on memory card (“flash cancel”) Nikon View displays com- munication (infinity) error Possible cause • Card not correctly inserted in card reader or adapter, or adapter not correctly inserted in computer •...
  • Page 102 Problem Camera can not detect memory card Error accessing memory card Card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX 990 Insufficient memory to record further photographs at current settings Error encountered while saving photo or camera has run out of folder or...
  • Page 103 Folder can only be deleted if all images it contains are neither pro- tected nor hidden Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), open and close battery-chamber cover, and turn camera on. If message persists, con- tact retailer or Nikon representative.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    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. Real-image zoom viewfinder with LED indica- tion 0.4 –...
  • Page 105 Shooting menu • White balance • Exposure metering • Continuous • Best-Shot Selector (BSS) • Converters • Image adjustment (Auto, Normal, More Con- trast, Less Contrast, Lighten, Darken, Mono- chrome) • Image Sharpening • Digital zoom (up to 4 ) Capture modes •...
  • Page 106 External Multi-flash sync terminal connects to external Speedlight Nikon Speedlight SB-28/28DX/26/25/24/22s through the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900; built-in Speedlight can be canceled when using external Speedlight(s) Playback • Single frame • Thumbnail (four or nine segments) Playback menu • Slide show •...
  • Page 107 Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or reg- istered trademarks of their respective holders.

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