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Introduction Preparation Basic Operation Organizing Images Saving Images to a Computer Advanced Operation Technical Notes Index User's Manual...
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• Epson and USB Direct Print are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks of their respective holders.
Thank you for your purchase of the Nikon COOLWALKER MSV-01 digital photo storage viewer. This manual has been written to help you get the most out of your Nikon COOLWALKER MSV-01. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
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Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the small parts into their mouths.
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In the event of malfunction or should the AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, unplug and take the AC adapter to a Nikon-authorized service repre- sentative for inspection. • Keep dry. • Do not use in the presence of flammable gas.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the improper use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the atten- tion of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
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This Product is a High-precision Device Containing Internal Hard Disk Drive. • Read "For Your Safety" and "Caring for Your COOLWALKER MSV-01" before use, and be very careful when handling the product. Damage to the hard disk drive will not only require high repair expenses, but can also cause corruption or irreversible loss of the stored data.
The diagram below illustrates the functions of the MSV-01. Supported Image Data Formats • The COOLWALKER MSV-01 supports image data recorded with Nikon digital cameras (DCF format). • The COOLWALKER MSV-01 supports NEF (Nikon Electronic Image Format) files (RAW files containing embedded preview images).
Check the Package Contents Unpack the COOLWALKER MSV-01 box and check the contents to make sure that you have all the items listed below. COOLWALKER MSV-01 User's Manual (this manual) Warranty Soft Case CF-CW1 ® MSV-01 Windows 98 SE Driver Installer CD...
Parts of the COOLWALKER MSV-01 Main Unit Power-on lamp Power switch Left function button (Left button) ( Enter button Remote-control sensor HDD Access lamp (flashes during reading from or writing to the internal HDD) Memory card slot cover LCD Monitor...
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Interface connector cover Audio/Video-out connector ( Interface connector cover Battery pack (Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer Battery EN-EL6) Battery Release Button • Do not press the battery release button when charging the battery pack or when operating the MSV-01. • Make sure to turn the MSV-01 main unit off and disconnect the AC adapter before removing the bat- tery pack.
Remote Control Unit Power OFF button Left function button (Left button) Multi selector Before Using the Remote Control Unit Remove the Insulating Tape. The remote control unit is shipped with an insulating tape in the battery holder. Before using the remote control unit remove the insulating tape, pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Navigating the Menus Main menu Left function button (Left button) Executes commands displayed bottom-left Enter button Multi selector Press to move cursor up. Press to move cursor down. Press to display sub-menu. • In the list view: Press to open a folder ( •...
The Main Menu When the MSV-01 is turned on, the monitor briefly displays a welcome screen, and then takes you to the main menu. Memory Card Inserted Memory Card not Inserted Item Copy CF card ¬ Play HDD images Play CF card images Copy HDD CF card ¬...
Installing and Charging the Battery Pack Before Using the COOLWALKER MSV-01 Remove the Insulating Tape. Insulating tape Terminals Power-on lamp The battery pack is shipped with an insulating tape over its terminal. (1) Remove the battery pack from the MSV-01 main unit following the instructions provided in the "Removing the Battery Pack"...
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Using the COOLWALKER MSV-01 from an AC Power Supply Source • To use your MSV-01 from an AC power source, connect the AC adapter and turn the power switch on. • Charging is not performed when the MSV-01 is on with the AC adapter connected.
Battery power is low. The power may go off dur- ing operation. Battery is exhausted. Recharge or use the AC adapter immediately. Not displayed The MSV-01 is operating from an AC power source. 3) for about 2 seconds. The COOLWALKER MSV-01 13, 26, 36), or HDD/ 54). Description...
Setting Display Language Press SET UP (Left button) to display the SET UP menu. Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French), and press The selected language will be set for menus and messages and the screen will return to the SET UP menu. Highlight Language using press Press MENU (Left button) to return to the...
MSV-01. Supported Memory Cards The memory card slot accepts CompactFlash™ memory cards (Type I and II). On memory cards approved for use with the COOLWALKER MSV-01 see "Approved Memory Cards" 57). Turn the MSV-01 off Confirm that the monitor is off and the power-on lamp is off or, if the AC adapter is connected, is lit or flashing orange 10).
Copying Images from a Memory Card (Copy CF card ¬ HDD) Use Copy CF card HDD from the main menu to copy all data recorded within a memory card ¬ onto the MSV-01. Highlight Copy CF card ¬ HDD using When "Copy finished"...
Viewing Images Stored on the COOLWALKER MSV-01 (Play HDD images) Use Play HDD images from the main menu to view images stored on the MSV-01. Highlight Play HDD images using Using , highlight a folder. Press to display a list of sub-folders in the DCIM folder.
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MSV-01. • Only image files are displayed in the full-screen playback mode. • The COOLWALKER MSV-01 provides support for the image data recorded with Nikon digital cameras (DCF format).
Displaying Image Information Image information is superimposed on images displayed in full-screen playback ( There are five pages of image information for each image. Press through image information as follows: ...
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press to zoom in on a still image displayed in full-screen playback ( press (Right button). Three steps of zoom are available (x2, x4, x8). Zoom is not available for RAW, TIFF or movie files. Zoom is not available when an image is displayed with superimposed Shooting Data 1, Shooting Data 2 or Histogram ( 16).
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Press to display thumbnails of folders con- taining images. Using select a folder. Select an image to play full-screen, moving the cursor (a yellow frame) with on the multi selector. • The file name of the currently selected image is displayed bottom left. (Left button) to return to thumbnail playback (Step 6).
Button Operations You can use the following button operations in the list view, thumbnail playback and full-screen playback modes. List View Highlight Play HDD images ( stored on the MSV-01 hard disk drive. The following operations are available in the list view mode.
Thumbnail Playback The following operations are available in the thumbnail view displayed after selecting Play HDD images ( 14) or Play CF card images ( Play HDD images Play CF card images Highlight images and sub-folders View the highlighted image full-screen or display the thumbnails of the contents in the highlighted sub-folder...
Full-Screen Playback The following operations are available in the full-screen view displayed after selecting Play HDD images ( 14) or Play CF card images ( Play HDD images/Play CF card images View next image View previous image Cycle through image information displayed Play/Pause voice memo Play back a movie (for...
Movie Playback You can play back a movie file displayed in full-screen playback mode, which can be accessed from the main menu using Play HDD images ( Movies are indicated by and can be viewed by pressing available during movie playback. Start/ Pause/ Resume movie...
Organizing Images The EDIT Menu Using the items from the EDIT menu , which can be accessed from Play HDD images or Play CF card images, you can perform the following operations for a selected image file or folder. Item Delete Move Copy...
Delete Use this option to delete an image file or folder selected in list view or thumbnail playback. If a folder is selected, all data inside the folder including images will be deleted. Press EDIT (Right button) to display the EDIT menu ( 23), then using highlight Delete.
Move Use this option to move an image file or folder selected in list view or thumbnail playback, or the currently displayed image to a new destination inside the MSV-01. Press EDIT (Right button) to display the EDIT menu ( 23), then using highlight Move.
Copy Use this option to copy an image file or folder selected in list view or thumbnail playback, or the currently displayed image to a different destination folder inside the MSV-01. Press EDIT (Right button) to display the EDIT menu ( 23), then using highlight Copy.
New folder Use this option to create and name a new folder in the selected folder. Press EDIT (Right button) to display the EDIT menu ( 23), then using highlight New folder. • If a folder is selected, the new folder will be created inside the selected folder.
Rename Use this option to rename a selected image file or folder. Press EDIT (Right button) to display the EDIT menu ( 23), then using highlight Rename. Search Use this option to search for image files created within a specified range of dates inside the selected folder or inside the folder containing the selected image file.
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New Search Using this option you can search for image files created within a specified range of dates (usually, shooting date). Set the start date (first line in the displayed screen) and the end date (second line in the displayed screen) for the search.
Select English and click OK. If the Installer Language dialog is not displayed Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and double-click the CD (COOLWALKER) icon in the My Computer window. The Nikon COOLWALKER MSV-01 USB Drivers Setup Wizard will start up. Read thoroughly the provided explanation, and then click Next.
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Uninstalling the Nikon COOLWALKER MSV-01 USB Drivers (Windows 98 Second Edition Only) Note: Before uninstalling the software, disconnect the MSV-01 from the computer ( 1. To uninstall the Nikon COOLWALKER MSV-01 USB Drivers, click Programs in Windows Start menu and select Uninstall USB driver from the Nikon COOLWALKER MSV-01 program group.
• When the MSV-01 is connected to a computer, "Connecting via USB" is displayed on the monitor; all controls are disabled. • When disconnecting the MSV-01 from a computer, disconnect the USB cable only after completing the procedure described in "Disconnecting the COOLWALKER MSV-01" ( 34).
Windows Open the "COOLWALKER" icon representing the MSV-01 from My Computer and copy files and folders stored on the MSV-01 to your computer, using a simple copy-and-paste operation. Macintosh Open the "COOLWALKER"...
USB Disk Drive from the menu that appears. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In the My Computer window, click with the right mouse button on the COOLWALKER icon corresponding to the MSV-01 and select Eject from the menu that appears.* Mac OS X Drag the "COOLWALKER"...
Advanced Operation Viewing Pictures on TV The supplied EG-CW1 audio/video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the MSV-01 to a television or VCR. Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode option in the MSV-01 SET UP menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards 54).
Copying Images to a Memory Card (Copy HDD ¬ CF card) Use this option to copy images that are stored on the MSV- 01 hard disk drive (HDD) onto the memory card. You can copy selected image files or all images in a selected folder. Copying All Images in a Selected Folder Turn the MSV-01 off.
Copying a Selected Image In Step 4 on page 36, from the displayed list, using sub-folder inside the DCIM folder that con- tains the image you want to copy. Press to confirm the selected image in full-screen playback. Press COPY (Right button) to finalize your selection.
Files and folders with Direct Printing When intending to print pictures using Direct Print, do not alter file or folder names except with a Nikon digital camera, or change the destination folder for saving images as this may prevent correct operation.
DPOF printset The DPOF printset option from the PRINT menu is used to create digital "print orders" for images stored on the memory card. It allows to select images for printing, set number of prints, date and shooting information imprinting. Insert a memory card into the MSV-01 before turning it on ( Turn the MSV-01 on and highlight Print using...
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Press (+) to select the current image and set number of prints to 1. • Press CANCEL (Left button) to cancel settings made in Steps 6 to 7. Press SET (Right button) to complete select- ing images and display menu of print options.
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All images (Setting all images for DPOF printing) 1. To print one copy of each image on the memory card, select All images from the DPOF PRINTSET menu in Step 4 ( 2. Select the date and shooting information print options performing Steps 9 to 10 ( complete your digital print order.
Printing Via Direct USB Connection (PictBridge) Use the supplied UC-E9 USB cable to connect the MSV-01 to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images (JPEG format) stored on the MSV-01 HDD or in a memory card directly from the MSV- 01, without connecting it to a computer.
Before Starting Direct Printing • Check if your printer supports direct printing via direct USB connection (PictBridge). • Before beginning direct printing, confirm your printer settings. For information on setting the printer, refer to your printer documentation. Power Supply Source When printing via direct USB connection, use the provided DSA-0151-05 AC adapter to maintain continuous stable power supply.
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Set a number of prints for the selected image. • Use (+) or (-) to specify the number of prints (up to 9). • To deselect an image, press the number of prints for the image is 1. • Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to select additional images.
Printing Images Stored on a Memory Card Highlight Print CF card images from the direct print menu ( 42) using Press (+) to select the current image for printing. • The set number of prints is displayed on the selected images. Press SET (Right button) in Step 4 to view thumbnails of the selected images.
Printing Images Stored on a Memory Card Using DPOF Settings Use the DPOF print option to print images stored on a memory card, selected using the DPOF printset function of the MSV-01 ( Highlight DPOF print from the direct print menu ( 42) using After confirming your selection, press PRINT (Right button) to start printing.
Finishing Direct Printing Press DONE (Left button) in the direct print menu. When the USB cable is disconnected, the monitor returns to the PRINT menu. Press MENU (Left button) to return to the main menu. "Disconnect printer" will be displayed. Disconnect the USB cable.
Slideshow Use this option to playback images stored on the MSV-01 hard disk drive (HDD) in an automated "slideshow" sequence at approximately 3 seconds interval (initial settings). Highlight Slideshow from the main menu using SLIDESHOW menu: Menu Option All images in HDD Selected folder Selected images Deselect images...
Playing All Images in a Selected Folder Highlight Selected folder from the SLIDESHOW menu using Press . The slideshow start screen will be displayed. Press again to start the slideshow. • On operations during the slideshow see ( 51). Playing Selected Images Highlight Selected images from the SLIDESHOW menu using Press...
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to display the SELECT IMAGES Press screen. • Press LIST (Left button) to return to the SELECT FOLDER screen. To select the currently displayed image for playing in the slideshow, press • To deselect the image, press • is displayed for the selected images. •...
Operations During the Slideshow When the slideshow is in progress, the following buttons are available for control. Pause/ Resume Move to the next slide Return to the previous slide Quit the slideshow Deselect images Use the Deselect images option to reset current selection of images for the slideshow set using the Selected images option.
Set interval Use this option to set the time interval for how long each image is displayed during the slideshow. Highlight Set interval from the SLIDESHOW menu and press to display the SLIDESHOW INTERVAL screen. You can set the interval value in the range from 1 to 99 seconds. By default, the interval is set to 3 seconds.
The SET UP Menu The SET UP menu contains the following options: Option Brightness Language Auto power off Video mode Format (CF card/ HDD) MENU (Left button) Press SET UP (Left button) in the main menu to display the SET UP menu. To display setting screens for each of the options in the SET UP menu, highlight a desired option using , and press...
Language Use this option to choose the language for menus and messages ( Auto power off Set a period of inactivity before the Auto power off function automatically turns the MSV-01 off 10). By default, Auto power off is set to 1 minute. To disable the Auto power off function, select No limit.
Format (CF Card/HDD) Use the Format option from the SET UP menu ( hard disk (HDD). Formatting memory cards or the MSV-01 HDD will delete all data they contain. Highlight CF Card or HDD using • To exit without formatting press CANCEL (Left button). In the displayed confirmation screen high- light Format using •...
The INFORMATION Screen Displaying Memory Information This screen shows the remaining free memory space in, and the total capacities of, the MSV-01 internal hard disk drive (HDD) and memory cards. Use this screen to check the memory capacity before copying new data. To display the information, press INFO.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLWALKER MSV-01. Contact your retailer or Nikon local representative for details. • Optional battery pack: EN-EL6 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLWALKER MSV-01: CompactFlash™...
Caring for Your COOLWALKER MSV-01 To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Cautions This product is a high-precision device containing internal hard disk. It requires careful handling. Damage to the hard disk will not only require...
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Make a backup of your data if submit- ting this product for repair All data stored on the hard disk may be erased during repair. Be sure to make a backup of the data stored on the hard disk before submitting the device for repair.
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Batteries Charge the battery pack of the main unit before using. • Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery EN-EL6 is used as the main unit battery pack. • Connect the AC adapter and charge the rechargeable battery pack before using the device. The supplied rechargeable battery pack is only partially charged and needs recharging before using it for the first time.
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• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. Storage Turn the MSV-01 off and remove the AC adapter when not in use.
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear on the monitor when there is a problem with the MSV-01. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display CARD IS NOT Memory card has FORMATTED...
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When the power-on lamp blinks with red, this indicates that a charging error has occurred. Disconnect the AC adapter from the MSV-01 and the power outlet. Clean the plugs and re-connect the AC adapter. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Problem • Select a folder containing images from list view or thumbnail playback mode.
Be careful to avoid burns. Turn the MSV-01 on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not yet recorded to the memory card or hard disk at the time the problem occurred.
JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW) *2, QuickTime (MOV)*3, *4, Wave Format Audio File (WAV)*3, *5 The product supports the above file formats recorded with Nikon Digital cameras. Playback modes Thumbnail, Full-screen playback, Zoom (JPEG images only): X2, X4, X8, Slideshow, Movie playback,...
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Nikon digital cameras (D1X, D1H, D2H, D100, D70, COOLPIX 5000/5700/8700). The latest information on image data supported for playback can be found at the Nikon websites *3: Audio video equipment with an appropriate input required to play audio.
Index Symbols (Battery status icon), 10 (Movie icon), 16 (Print order icon), 16, 40 (Unsupported data icon), 15 (Voice memo icon), 16 (Zoom in icon), 17 AC adapter, 2, 9 - 10, 43, 59 See also Power switch; Power-on lamp Access lamp, see HDD, access lamp All images, 41 See also DPOF printset...
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Image data formats, supported, 1, 15, 22, Image information, 16, 21 INFO., 7, 56 INFORMATION screen, 56 Interface connector cover, 4 JPEG, 15, 17, 38 See also Image data formats Language, 11, 53 - 54 Left function button, see Function buttons LIST, 15, 20, 37, 43, 50 List view, 14, 19, 24 - 26, 36, 43, 49 Main menu (MENU), 7...
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SELECT IMAGES, 50 Select images, 39 See also DPOF SELECT PRINT IMAGES, 39 - 40, 43, 45 Selected folder (SLIDESHOW menu), 48 - 49 Selected images (SLIDESHOW menu), 49, 50 SENSITIVITY, see Image information Set interval (SLIDESHOW menu), 52 SET UP, 7, 10, 53 SET UP menu, 53 - 55 Shooting Data, 16, 46 See also Shooting info.
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