Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLP_2_ $220/$225 User's Manual...
Page 2 • The SD logo is a trademark of the SDCard Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 3 Technical Notes...
Page 4 To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 5 • Do not expose the battery to flame heat or flames. Should the insulation or to excessive heat. be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- • Do not immerse in or expose to ware r. authorized service representative for inspection.
Page 6 When connecting cables to the input Should the monitor break, care should and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the be taken to avoid injury caused by purpose, to maintain compliance with broken glass and to prevent liquid product regulations.
Page 7 This equipment generates, uses, and are not expressly approved by Nikon can radiate radio frequency energy Corporation may void the user's and, if not installed and used in authority to operate the equipment.
Page 8 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03. ATTENTION Cet appareil nurn#rique de la classe B est conforme _ la norme NMB-O03 Canada. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
For Your Safety ................WARNINGS ................Notices .................. Introduction ................About This Manual ............... Information and Precautions ......................Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................The Monitor ..............................Basic Operations ............................. The I_1 (Shooting Mode) Button ....................... The [] (Playback) Button ...........................
Page 10 Macro Mode ................Exposure Compensation ..............Shooting Suited forthe Scene ............Shooting inScene Mode ..............Setting the Scene Mode ............... Features ................Shooting inthe S cene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto S elector) ..... Taking Pictures inFood Mode ............Taking Pictures for a Panorama...
Page 11 Using Favorite Pictures Mode ............Favorite Pictures Menu ..............Movies ................... Recording Movies ................ The M ovie Menu ................. Movie Options .............._ Electronic VR ..............Movie Playback ................Deleting Movie Files .............._I V oice Recordings ................Making Voice Recordings ..............
Page 12 Playback Options: The P layback Menu ............. Displaying the Playback Menu ............Slide Show ............... Ddete ................Protect ................_L_ Rotate Image ..............E_ Copy ................Basic Camera Setup: The S etup Menu ............Displaying the Setup Menu ............[_ Electronic VR .
Page 13: Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX $220/5225 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
Page 14: About This Manual
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort was made to ensure...
Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law, • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced...
Page 16: Parts Of The Camera
The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-release button ......@Built-in flash ............Zoom control .........._Sdftimerlamp ..........:wide ............_Lens ............_33, 144 : tele ............:thumbnail playback ..... Eyelet for camera strap ......: playback zoom ........ Built-in microphone ...._5, 70, 74 : help ............
Page 17 .._..0_____/ Opening the pin cover Indicator lamp ..........Cable connector......79,81,85 Flash lamp ............Tripod socket (shooting mode) button ..... Pin/power connector cover ........79, 81,85, 1 29 _1-_3 (playback) button ......8, 26 Battery<hamber/ Multi selector ............. memory card slot cover ....
Page 18: The Monitor
The Monitor Tile folk)wing indicators may appear in tile monitor during shooting and playback current (actual display varies with camera settings). during disappear The indicators that appear in the monitor shooting and playback after a tew seconds 118). Shooting 4-i_tE2_lF=k _Fo-s .,3 .r Iraqi rU_ _t®...
Page 19: [] More On Playback
Playback E _ _ Date of recording ......... Internal memory indicator ...... Time of recording ......... Favorite pictures guide ......Volume indicator ......55, 73, 76 Movie playback guide ....... Category icon in List by date guide ......... auto sort mode 1..........Print set icon ............
Page 20: Basic Operations
The I'll (Shooting Mode) Button • Pressthe I_1 button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Pressthe a button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. The Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to change the shooting mode.
Page 21: The Multi Selector
The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display _ (flash mode) ([_]] 28) menu or move cursor Display x_) (self timer) (eiSploasYu r _e com pen sation) ([_30imenu 32) guide Display...
Page 22: The Menu Button
The MENU Button Press the MENU button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (_ • Choose the Y tab on the left to display the setup menu. & • Pressthe MENU button again to exit the menu. Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages •...
Page 23: Help Displays
Help Displays T (li_) when _/0 isdisplayed Rotate tile zoom control at tile lower right of the menu screento view a descriptionof the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu,rotate the zoom control to i (li_) again. Shutter-release Button Tile camera...
Page 24: First Steps
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-ELIO (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. Connectthe power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger (1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet ,'2 .The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on (3 Charge battery.
Page 25 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use. The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon service representative. Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging complete.
Page 26: Charging The Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running 12). Open battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover. Insertthe battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Page 27: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn tile camera offand make sure that tile power-on lamp tile monitor have gone before opening tile battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject tile battery, open tile battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover slide tile orange battery latch in tile direction indicated...
Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time
Alanguage-selection dialog is displayed the first time t he camera is turned on. Press power switch turn camera. power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment the monitor will turn ........Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the _) button.
Page 29 Edit the date and time. Press • or • to edit the highJighted item. Press I_ to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) _ M (month) Y (year) _ hour minute (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) Press •...
Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (5D) memory cards (available separately) (_ 129). Ira memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
Page 31 Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (_ 123), Note that formatting permanently deletes alI pictures and other data on the memory card. Be su re to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep he.re _rmatting the memory...
Page 32: Ipi Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in a (auto) mode, an automatic:, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and Press P°_dver s_dvitch t° turn °n camera' the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend. Proceed to step 4 when _ is displayed.
Page 33: Indicators Displayed In I_1 (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in I_1 (Auto) Mode mode icon _ Internal memory indicator I !hi!l d !deagt_oqn Indicates that images will be stored on the of image camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB). uality When a memory card is inserted in the camera, |(compression) is displayed.
Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture
Readythe camera. { r f?_ Kf-_..l Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. F,"...
Page 35: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate sub]ect zoom control zoom in so that larger frame, or W fills a area of the to zoom out, thus Zoom Zoom increasing area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway. ÷ When a face looking toward the camera is recognized: Camera wile focus on the face surrounded by the double border active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. F,"...
Page 37 During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory cardslot cover wMe pictures are being recorded. Cutting power removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Page 38: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the [] button. The last picture taken will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. Press the multi selector A V, • or • to view additional pictures. I_1 button Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Page 39 Options Available in Playback Mode Tile following options are available in full frame playback mode. Option Description -_:_:_ Ro_'a"t e"'t"t_"e"'z'o'c}'r_"'c'o'r_"t rol to T to e n larg'__ Playba ck zoom (C_) the picture up to l Ox, Press the _ button to return to full frame playback...
Page 40: Using The Flash
Tile flash has a range of 0.6-4.6 m (2-15 ft.) when tile camera is zoomed out all tile way. With maximum optical zoom applied, tile range is 0.6-2.5 m (2-8 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). Tile following flash modes are available.
Page 41 Shooting When Lighting is Poor Flash is Disabled (_)) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects camera shake, • The _ indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when J_(]_ is displayed...
Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
The c amera is equipped with aten-second and two-second timer forself-portraits. This f eature isuseful forreducing the effects ofcamera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use o fatripod i s recom mended. Press_Q) ( self-timer). The sdf-timer menu is displayed.
Page 43: Macro Mode
Macro mode isused for t aking pictures ofobjects as close as 10 cm (4in.). Note that the flash may b e unable tolight entire subject atdistances ofless than .60 c m (2ft.). Press_ (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. theUSe _)thebutton.multi selector to choose...
Page 44: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press[] (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. press the _) button. When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to "+"...
Page 45: Shooting
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. Portrait Landscape Dusk/dawn Night landscape Party/indoor Sunset Fireworksshow Copy Close-up Food Museum Sports Night portrait Backlight _l:::::_ Panorarnaassist_ V0icerec0rding _ See "Voice Recordings" ([_ 74) for details.
Page 46 Features Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See "Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)" ([_]] 40) for more information. Off 3 0.0 2 1 The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.
Page 47 [] Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator ([]_] 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 48 _ Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadiEy.Use of a tripod is recommended for dark locations.
Page 49 Dusk!dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset • Camera focuses at infinity The focus area or focus indicator 6) always glows green when the shutter rdease button is pressed halfway Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus •...
Page 50 _t Food Use when taking pictures of food. See '%aking Pictures in Food Mode" ([_ 41) for details. • AF area mode is set to Manual ([_]] 100). Press the _) button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired. off* 0.0 _ * Other settings can be selected.
Page 51 Copy Provides clear pictures oftext or drawings on awhite board or inprint. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro mode ([_ 31) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well I:_)_ Off _ 0.0 _...
Page 52: Mode
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, tile camera automatically selects tile optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When tile camera is aimed at a sub]oct in _ scene auto selector scene mode, tile...
Page 53 Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. Press thea button in shooting mode to displaythe shooting-mode selection menu use the multi selector to select _1 (Food) ([_[_] 33), Macro mode ([_]] 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the...
Page 54 Note Food Mode Flash mode is disabled, Macro mode setting 31 ) is fixed at ON. White Balance Setting in Food Mode • Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects. • Changing white balance in food mode will not affect white balance...
Page 55: For A Panorama
Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses or] the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Press thea button in shooting mode to displaythe shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select I:_ (Panorama assist) ([_[_] 33).
Page 56 Press the _) button when shooting complete. The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist Flash mode, sd_timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting...
Page 57: R_] Automatic Shooting Of A Smiling Face
The camera detects that a face recognized with face priority is smiling and shoots automatically. Enter smile mode by pressing selecting [_] (press the multi selector • or V), then butt°n in sh°°ting m°de [ _l_'_ pressing button. Frame a picture. Point the camera at the subject, °'%;;2;4_ camera, the focus area containing...
Page 58: Blink Proof Function
Blink Proof Function The blink proof function is available in smile mode. Each time a picture is taken, camera automatically takes consecutive shots. Of the shots, shot in which subject's eyes are open takes priority is saved. • Uhe camera detects that has saved ap ctu e...
Page 59: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Rotate the zoom control to W ([]) in full-frame playback mode (_ 26) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. Tile following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Description Chaose picture s Press the multi selector A, V, _, or I_. _u_o_2 i_,,,,o Rotate the zoom control to _/(_i_)
Page 60: Calendar Display
Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Favorite Pictures Mode • When thumbnaiB are displayed in auto sort mode 60), the category icon of the pictures will appear at the right top of the screen. • When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode 63),...
Page 61: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to T (q) during full-frame playback mode (_ 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations are available while pictures are zoomed in.
Page 62: Editing Pictures
Use the COOLPIX $22( /5225 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (_ 130). The editinc features described below are available. Editing function Description Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation Quick retouch ([_[_] 51) have been enhanced.
Page 63: Quick Retouch
Quick Retouch Quick retouch carl be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch option stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame ([_[_] 26) or thumbnail ([_[_] 47) playback mode...
Page 64: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting F)Aighting car] be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame ([_[_] 26) or thumbnail ([_[_] 47) playback mode...
Page 65: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only tile portion visible in tile monitor when I'_J_l)__ is displayed with playback zoom 49) enabled. Cropped copies are stored separate files. T (q) Rotate the zoom control in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.
Page 66: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture C_reate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored asJPEGfiles with a compression ratio of 1:16.The following sizes are available. Select the desired picture from full-frame 26) or thumbnail 47) playback mode and press the MENU button. The pEayback menu is displayed.
Page 67: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback
Usethe camera'sbuiltdn microphone to recordvoice memosfor pictures. Recording Voice Memos Displaythe desired picture in full-frame playback mode ([]]_ 26) and press the MENU ..button. The playback menu is displayed. _ ..-:-_JJ--'" Use the multi selector to choose _ Voice memo and press the _) button.
Page 68: Playing Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by _ in full- frame playback mode. Display the desired picture in full- frame playback mode ([_[_] 26) and ['---_gr--_ press MENUbutton. The playback menu is displayed. Use the multi selector...
Page 69: Viewing Pictures By Date (List By Date Mode)
In _ list by date mode, playback of only pictures taken on a specified date is possible. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded and played back, movies can be played back, and still pictures can be added to favorites folders.
Page 70: Using List By Date Mode
Using List by Date Mode The followinc] operationsare availableinthe list by date screen. Description Select date Press the multi selector A or V to select a date. Press the _) button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Switch to full- Rotate the zoom control to W (_) in full-frame...
Page 71: List By Date Menu
List by Date Menu Press the MENU button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Quick retouch _ D-Lighting _ Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image _ Small picture _ Voice memo _ During full-frame playback only...
Page 72: Image Searching In Auto Sort Mode
Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders during shooting. If _ auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting. L'-'.] S mile _ Portraits Landscape Duskto dawn...
Page 73 Categories the Contents Folder name Description [_] Smile _ictures taken in smile mode ([_] 45) are displayed. _ictures taken with Face Priority (_) 102) in I_1 (auto) mode • Portraits 20) or those taken in Portrait*, Night Portrait _, Party/ indoor, or Backlight _ scene mode ([_] 33) are dispByed.
Page 74: Using Auto Sort Mode
Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen.._ u "÷......<"_ _6escrqpti%_ ..... "°"°--: ::7'!..................Select the folder Press the multi selector A, V, _1, or • to select name the folder. Press the _) button to display the first picture in switch to full:frame playback...
Page 75: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by eac:h event suc:h astravel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders. Sorting/Playback Procedure _the...
Page 76: Preparing Favorites Folder
Preparing Favorites Folder Changing the display icons for favorites folders enables you to see which pictures have been added to a favorites folder. The icons can be changed again after pictures have been added to the folders. Press the[] button in playback selection menu and press the multi...
Page 77: Sorting Pictures To A Favorites Folder
Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder Pictures carl be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding tile pictures enables easierand faster searching. Playback the pictures in playback mode (_ 26), list by date mode 57), or auto sort mode (_ 60).
Page 78: Viewing The Pictures In Favorites Folder
Viewing Pictures in Favorites Folder Pictures carl be displayed by selecting tile favorites folder to which they were added in _ favorite pictures mode. in full-flame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged or pictures can be displayed in thumbnails, edited, or voice memos can be recorded or played back.
Page 79 Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen. i,,,,,, select favorites folder switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change the icon fo r MENU favorites folder Change playback mode Switch tO Shooting ,< mode...
Page 80 Favorite Pictures Menu Press the MENU button in full-frame playback mode in favorite pictures mode to display the following menus. Quick retouch D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image Small picture Voice memo Print When print marking already exists for pictures sorted to folders other than...
Page 81 Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to a favorites _lder, they are not physically copied to a _vorites _lder or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (_ 130).Only the file names of pictures are added to favorites folders, in favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the favorites folder are played back.
Page 82 To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing the button in shooting mode and selecting NJ_ (press the multi selector • or V), and then pressing the _) button.
Page 83 Movie options and Electronic VR (_ 72) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Pressthe MENU button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. _1_ Movie Options menu) options Set to _1_(Movie) -_ MENU (Movie "_ _1_Movie...
Page 84 _ Electronic VR menu) Set to _I_(Movie) -) MENU ( Movie ") _ Electronic VR C_hoosewhether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction)when shooting movies. At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (_...
Page 85 In full-frame playback mode (_ 2d), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (_ 71). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the _) button. Rotate the zoom control to T or W to adjust playback volume.
Page 86 Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the builtqn microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Press the a button inshooting mode t odisplay the shooting-mode selection menu a nd press themulti selector • or• toselect ascene icon. The i con for t he last scene mode selected displayed.
Page 87 Operations During Recording remaining Recording Index number Progress Controls displ_ Description Press the multi selector _1 or iI_'. Select a cantrol in .._ • : press the _) button to end recording. the controls ..: press the _) button to pause playback. Select 0 display '_.
Page 88 Press thea button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector • or • to select a scene icon. Press the multi selector i_ and press •, •, or i_ to select _1,and then press the _) button. The voice recording screenis displayed.
Page 89 Operations During Playback Playback time Prog Index number File Date and time of recording Controls displa Rotate the zoom control to T or W to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the bottom of the monitor. Press the multi selector or i_ to choose a control, then press the _) button to perform the selected operation.
Page 90 Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. Press the multi selector _ or i_ to select 1313PY in the voice recording screen ([]_ 76, step 3) and press the _) button. Use the multi selector to choose the option and press the _) button.
Page 91 Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television. 1T urno.t,ecamera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug...
Page 92 Use the supplied USBcable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Page 93 To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Windows When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and dick OK. Nikon Transfer will start.
Page 94 Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which the pictures were transferred opens automatically when transfer ends.
Page 95 2 GB, or is SDHC compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device, See step 5 of"Transferring...
Page 96 Users of PictBridge<:ompatible 147) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Takepictures [PrinttimePiCtures(_one86) ata (piini mil!iPi_ piifi[ii 87)] TUii !ameia off aad disionneii USB !able & Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer or printer,...
Page 97 Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn offthe camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USBcable. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen Turn on the camera. ':1 _, wi]] be displayed in the camera monitor.Then print...
Page 98 Printing Pictures at a Time After connecting the c:arnera to the printer c:orrectly (_ 85), print pictures by following the procedures below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the _) button. Rotatethe zoom control to W (_i_) to switchto 12- thumbnail display,and to T (O0to switch backto full- frame playback.
Page 99 Choose Start print and press button. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen (step 1) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the _) button. _< Current print/ 6" total number of prints ¢h Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting...
Page 100 Choose Print selection, Print all images DPOF printing and press the _) button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector • or • to select pictures, and press •...
Page 101 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set ([_ 90). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the _) button. Choose Cancel and press the _) button to return to the print menu.
Page 102: Print Set
The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF<ompatible devices (_ 147). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Page 103 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date press the _) button to print shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the _) button to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print...
Page 104 The shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode Choose nage size and auau_y. WI:I White balance [_]] 95 Match white balance to the ugn_ source. Continuous []_.] 97 Change se_Jngs for Continuous or BSS Des_sno_ selec_ol IS[I ISO sensitivity [_]] gg Control camera's sensitivity _o ugn_.
Page 105 _'- Image Mode (Shooting menu) Image Set to _ (auto) _ MENU _ <," mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity the internal memory or memory...
Page 106 Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression),...
Page 107 WBWhite Balance (Shooting menu) Set to _ (auto) _ MENU _ WBWhite balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects...
Page 108 Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting...
Page 109 Continuous (Shooting menu) Set to IPI (auto) -) MENU -> _ Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
Page 110 Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose an interval of 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min. Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu press button. Choose interval between shots and press...
Page 111 ISO ISO Sensitivity (Shooting menu) sensitivity Set to I_1 (auto) _' MENU -) IStlISO Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures...
Page 112 [+] AF Area Mode (Shooting menu) area Set to I_1 (auto) -) MENU -> [+] AF mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. ,__°_ Facepriority (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face looking toward the camera, the camera will focus on that face.
Page 113 Center Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. Center focus area is always dispEayed. Focus area Focus Lock To focus on off center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus loci( as described below. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
Page 114 Face Priority Tile face-priority function isactivated when Face priority (default setting) is selected for AF area mode (_ 100), when shooting in Scene auto selector 34), Portrait (_ 34), or Night portrait (_ 35) scene mode, or when shooting in smile mode (_ 45).
Page 115 Notes on Face-Priority • In Face priority, if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, area mode will be set to Auto. • if no face is detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait...
Page 116 Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in I_1 (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash mode is automatically fixed at (_) (Off) when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting. SeEecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous setting restores the last flash mode setting applied.
Page 117 The playback menu contains the following options. Quick retouch [_[_]51 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show [_[] 107 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an...
Page 118 Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (_ 90) DeletemErase selected images 108) Protect 108) Rotate image 109) Copy>Selected images 109) • Setup menu: Welcome screen 114)
Page 119: Slide Show
Slide Show (Playback (Playback menu) Press the [] button mode) -) MENU -) _ Slide show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show." Use the multi selector to choose Start and...
Page 120: Delete
Delete (Playback (Playback menu) Press the [] button mode) -_ MENU "_ _ Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images t Delete selected pictures (_ 106). Erase all images Delete all pictures. _1_ Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered, Transfer important images to a computer he.re deletion.
Page 121: Rotate Image
Rotate Image (Playback (Playback menu) image Press the [] button mode) -) MENU "_ _ Rotate A_er shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction.
Page 122 Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen ([_ 106). All images: Copy all pictures. 5" Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG, AVI, and WAV _rmat images can be copied, Images recorded in any other _rmats cannot be copied. •...
Page 123 The setup menu contains the following options. Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. Choose how menus are displayed. Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. If-If Monitor settings...
Page 124 Displaying the Setup Menu GhooseY tab in the menu screen. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Press the multi selector Tab will be selectable. 5" Press • or • to select the Y tab, Press i_ or the _) button. The setup menu items are selectable.
Page 125 _ Electronic VR Press tile MENUbutton ") V (Setup menu) 112) -') _ Electronic Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still °_ictures. Auto When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures, electronic is applied and the effects of camera...
Page 126 ,E,'-_ Menus Choose tile initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names if2_ Welcome Screen Press the MENU button -) V (Setup menu) (_] 112) -) I_1 Welcome screen You can select tile welcome screen to be displayed...
Page 127 Date Press the MENU button -_ V (Setup menu) ([Z_) 112) -_ (_) Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera dock to current date and time. Use the following controls to set the date and time. •...
Page 128 Press _'. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press _ or i_ to choose the travel destination time zone. If the daylight saving time is in effect, press • to turn the daylight saving time option. When the option enabJed, _@ is dispJayed at the top...
Page 129 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time, Location UTC +/- UTC +/- Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage Kuwait, Manana PST(PDT_:Los Angeles,...
Page 130 Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode.
Page 131 [] Date Imprint Press the MENUbutton V (Setup menu) ([_J 112) -) Date imprint The date and time of recording can be imprinted directly onto pictures, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (1_ 91).
Page 132 _._ Motion Detection (Setup menu) Press the MENU button -') Iii 112) -) _*_Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects the camera shake or subject movement, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.
Page 133 Digital Zoom (Setup Digital zoom Press the MENU button ") V menu) (_] -') [] Adjust settings for using digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to T triggers digital zoom (_ 23).
Page 134 Auto Off (Setup Press the MENU b utton ") V menu) ([_] 11 -') _ Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the camera will enter standby mode (_ 1S) to save power.
Page 135 I_! Format Memory/[_J Format Card _t_o MENu _o_oo --, v /_o_ m_no//_/'" ®_o_,_,_o,_o_U _o_,_ Use this option to format tile internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format tile internal memory, remove tile memory card from the camera. Tile Format memory...
Page 136 Language Press the MENU button _ V (Setup menu) ([_J 112) _ _ Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. (_e_tina Czech Polski Polish Dansk Danish Russian Deutsch German (defauEt setting) Suomi Finnish Svenska Swedish Espa_ol Spanish...
Page 137 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the camera detects any human subjects with closed eyes, the blink warning screen is displayed and then, the screen shown at right will appear. The following operations are available in the blink warning screen. If no operations are oerformed for a few seconds,...
Page 138 [] Reset All Press the MI:NU button ") V (Setup menu) (_ 112) ") [] Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Scene Mode 0 ptqo_'_T: u'u' : ..scene mode setting in the shooting-mode _ ..
Page 139 Shooting Menu Default value Option r_ Normal (3648) Image mode ([_J 93) Auto White balance C[_ 95) Single Continuous Intvl timer shooting ([_ 98) Auto ISO sensitivity t_J_] 99) Standard color Color options _[_[_ 99) Face priority AF area mode ([_ 100) Distortion control _[_[_ 103)
Page 140 Others Default value Default • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (_ 130) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to "0001", delete all pictures (_ 108) before selecting Reset all. •...
Page 141 Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL10 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adapter EH-62D <How to attach EH-62D> AC adapter Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before dosin 9 the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 142 98), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g. "101 SOUND"; _ 74), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g. "100NIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with %001 ."...
Page 143 To ensure continued enjoyment ofthis Nikon product, observe the following precautions when u sing orstoring the device: Keep The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity, Do not drop The product may malfunction if su_ected to strong shock or vibration.
Page 144 iiii Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary, Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures...
Page 145 • images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LEDbacklight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon authorized service representative.
Page 146 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them Display '_T! .._Problem .._u_ Solution (blinks) Clock not set Set clock. Battery running low Prepare to charge or change battery Battery exhausted Charge or change battery...
Page 147 '_"! Problem ..w .._ Solution Display Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. Out of memory. 26,73, • Delete pictures or sound files. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. Error occurred while Format internal memory or recording picture.
Page 148 ..Display '_'i'!_ Problem _, ...._ olutio_ Cannot edit selected Select picture that image cannot be )icture. supports quick retouch, modified. D£ighdng, crop, or small )icture. Time out error while Choose memory card with Cannot record movie. recording movie, faster write speed. No pictures in the internal To copy picture from Memory contains no...
Page 149 Display Problem Solution Lens error Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. USB cable disconnected Turn camera offand 81,85 Communications error during data transfer to reconnect cable. stinter.
Page 150 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikomauthorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings Power Supply Problem '_°_..
Page 151 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Page 152 Problem Cause/Solution []]_ Pictures are blurred. Use flash. Use ISO sensitivity>High ISO sensitivity auto in the shooting menu. Use electronic vibration reduction or motion 113, detection. Use BSS Use tripod and self-timer. Bright specks appear in Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off.
Page 153 Problem 12,,, _,,,_,_ ..Cause/Solution Randomly spaced bright pixds Shutter speed too slow or ISO s ensitivity is high as ("noise") appear inimage. the s ubject is dark. Noise can b e reduced Using flash. Specifying alower ISO s ensitivity setting.
Page 154 Problem Cause/Solution Cannot record or play back Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. voice memos. Voice memos cannot be attached to images taken with other cameras. Voice memos that are attached to the image using other cameras cannot be played back on this camera.
Page 155 Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
Page 156 Nikon COOLPIX $220/5225 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 10.0 million rage 1/233qn. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.34 million 3x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens i: M;i i;ngih 6.3-18.gram (equivalent with 35ram [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm) f/-number f/3.1-5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Up to 4>( (equivalent with 35ram [135] format picture angle:...
Page 157 ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800), High ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 80 to 1600) Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure €ontrol Programmed auto exposure with motion detection...
Page 158 Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.) tlit l Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) (excluding power cable) Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain, The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject...
Page 159 Supported Standards • DCF: F)esign Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in tile digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
Page 160 Symbols Battery 12, 14, 116 IPI Auto mode 20 Battery charger 12, 129 r_] Smile mode 45 Battery latch 5 Scene mode 33 Battery level 20 Movie mode 70 Battery<hamber Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover V Setup menu 111 5,14,18 _t_ List by date mode 57 Beach/snow Auto sort mode 60 Best Shot Selector 97...
Page 161 Dusk/dawn i 37 ISO sen sitivity 99 Electronic VR (movies) 72 Landscape Electronic VR (still pictures) 113 Language EN-ELIO 12, 14 Lens 4, 144 Exposure compensation Li-ion rechargeable battery 12, 14 Extension List by date menu 59 Eyelet for camera strap 4 List by date mode 57 Macro mode 31 Face priority 100...
Page 162 Pin cover 5 Sports _ 35 Standard color 99 Playback 26, 27, 47, 49 Playback menu 105 Strap 11 Sunset _ Playback-mode selection menu 8 Portrait _ Power 16, 20 Thumbnail playback Power switch 4, 20 Time zone 115, 117 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Tripod 5...
Page 163 (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKONCORPORATION Fuji Bldg., Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan YP8L01(11) 6MM66011-01 © 2009 Nikon Corporation...

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