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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA 5200 COOLPI/_C User's Manual...
  • Page 2 • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by 3! Apical Limited • 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 Movies ..Technical Notes i!iiii_i_i_...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    Should camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take product to a Nikon-authodzed ser- vice representative inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.
  • Page 5 Should water. insulation be damaged the wires become exposed, take it • Replace the terminal cover when to a Nikon-authorized service rep- transporting the battery. Do not resentative for inspection. Failure...
  • Page 6 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables Avoid contact with liquid input and output jacks, use only the crystal cables provided or sold by Nikon for Should monitor break, care the purpose, maintain compli- should be taken avoid injury ance with product regulations.
  • Page 7 Interface Cables tions. However, there is no guaran- Use the interface cables sold or pro- tee that interference will not occur vided by Nikon for your equipment. in a particular installation. If this Using other interface cables equipment...
  • Page 8 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus corn- plies with Canadian ICES-O03. ATTENTION Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-O03 du Canada. Symbol Separate Collec- tion in European Countries This symbol indicates that \_/ this product...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..................... For Your Safety ....................WARNINGS ....................Notices ........................ Q&A Index ......................About This Manual .................... Information and Precautions ................Parts of the Camera ................... Attaching the Camera Strap ................The Monitor ....................... Shooting ....................... Playback ......................Basic Operations ....................
  • Page 10 Scene Mode ....................Shooting in Scene Modes ................Feat u res ...................... ((_11)) Anti-shake Mode ................... Shooting in Anti-shake Mode ................. [_] One-Touch Portrait Mode ................. Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode .......... The One-Touch Portrait Menu ................ More Playback ..................
  • Page 11 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, Printers ........Connecting to a TV ..................Connecting to a Computer ................Before Connecting the Camera ..............& Setting the USB Option ................Transferring Pictures to a Computer ............Connecting to a Printer ................... Connecting the Camera and Printer ............Printing Pictures One at a Time ..............
  • Page 12 Date Imprint .................._i')) Sound Settings ..................Auto Off ....................I_] Format Memory/_ Format Card ............Language ..................... ,_ Interface ....................Reset All ....................UBI:Firmware Version ................. Technical Notes .................... Optional Accessories ..................Approved Memory Cards ................Image/Sound File and Folder Names ............
  • Page 13 Find w hat y ou're l ooking forusing t his "question and answer" index. General Questions Question Key phrase What do these indicators mean? Monitor What does this warning mean? Error messages and displays 119-122 How do t use the menus? Using the menus How do t get more information on a menu?
  • Page 14 How can I focus on the faces of the subjects _] (One touch portrait) mode automatically? Movies How do t record and play movies? How do t use flash? How do t use self-timer? Self-timer Macro close-up mode, Can t focus on nearby objects? 31,38 (close up) mode How do t take bigger photographs?
  • Page 15 Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX $200 digital camera. This manual has been 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 16 • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting flora the use of this product • While eveW effort has been made to ensule that the information...

  • Page 17: Notices

    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 othel device may be punishable by law • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or leproduce...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Lens cover closed Selfltime_ lamp ....30, 117 Lens ......... 116,128 5hutterlrelease button ....Powerlon lamp ....20, 109 Power switch ......Speaker ......53,64, Builtlin flash ....... Attaching the Camera Strap...
  • Page 19 Multi selector: _I_ 9 flash mode): (exposure compensation): _1_1_ _) (apply selection)button: _i_I_ 9 picture) _'kx'x'x'x'x'x'x'x_ _ (transfer button : [] 71, 73 ((_I)) (anti-shake mode): 42 / Electoronic vibration button: (macro close-up mode) Flash lamp ........(delete) button ..26, 53, 64, 68 Zoom buttons ......
  • Page 20 The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). "Date not set" indicator ... 119 Shooting mode* Time zone indicator ........20, 33, 34, 42, 43, 58 Exposure lock ......Date imprint ......
  • Page 21 Playback ® ® ® £ ® _Date of recording ....... Movie playback indicator .... 64 Time of recording ....... Voice memo icon ......Internal memory indicator ..26 a Compensated image ....b Electronic VR not available..,.. 49, 92 Battery level indicator ....File number and type ....

  • Page 22: The _ (Mode) Button

    The [] (shooting/playback) Button Press [] once in shooting mode to enter full-frame playback; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (Pl_ 26) will also activate shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down to turn the camera on in playback mode (PI_ 27).

  • Page 23: The Menubutton

    MENU Button PressMENU to display the menu for the selected mode. I_1 Shooting menu Playback menu High-sensitivity menu t_ 83 Calendar menu Scene menu List by date menu [a 3 One-touch portrait menu Print menu Movie menu • To display the setup menu for shooting or playback mode, choose _ in the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu and then press 0 (l_ 8, 100).
  • Page 24 Making a Selection Use multi selector select menu. MENU Press b utton [] Some menus contain multiple pages display menus. Pless muki selertor up or down to dis play the additional pages Shows multiple pages H-Icurrent menu _lC0n_nu0us Shows mole options cul rent menu...

  • Page 25: Turning On And Off The Camera

    Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. If the camera is turned off, hold down [] to turn the camera on in playback mode (PI_ 26).

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    The camera uses a Rechargeable Liqon Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. !!i!i Connect the power cable Connect the pgwer cable to the battery charger i _j i and insert the wall plug into a power outlet _'.
  • Page 27 Blinks Battery charging. Battery fully charged. i charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery Flickers immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Unplug charger Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is complete.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Battery

    Insert a Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-ELIO (supplied)that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera. Open battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert battery. confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) termi- nals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery...

  • Page 29: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ / s\_'_J tery latch in the direction shown The battery can then be removed by hand ':_. memorycard sJot cover and sJide the orange bat- •...
  • Page 30 A Janguage-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned Press power switch turn _B_I_ .=*_.*_ camera. L_-_r_ power-on lamp will light monitor will turn multi selector choose desired language and press _), For information on using multi selector, "Mak- a Selection"...

  • Page 31: Mode

    Select your home time zone (PII_ 105) and (_ Horne timezone press 0. The date menu is displayed. • • • Edit ([D]) (order day, Date month, year differ some areas) and press O, Edit the month ([M]) and press O. @ Date Repeat steps...
  • Page 32 Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (I 114). tf a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card...
  • Page 33 Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn camera confirm that power-on lamp is off. Open battery-chamber/memory card slot cover press card to partially eject card 2_. The card can then be removed by hand. ¢0 Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory cald must be formatted before use.
  • Page 34 This section describes how to take pictures in I_ (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam- eras. Press the power switch to turn cam- era on. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.
  • Page 35 Indicators Displayed in a (Auto) Mode "Internal memory indicator Pictures will recorded internal memory. When memory card is inserted, mode displayed, and pictures • Shooting is not will I_ displayed in I_ (auto) mode J recorded memory card. Choose from seven image-mode options depending on how you plan to...
  • Page 36 Ready camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in portrait orientation with the camera rotated 90 °, hold the camera with the flash uppermost. Frame picture.
  • Page 37 Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or m to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Zoom out Zoom in When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification...
  • Page 38 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the focus area at the center the frame, the focus (JqFo) indicator and focus area will be displayed in green•...
  • Page 39 During Recording While pictures ale being recorded, the _ (wait) icon will be displayed, and the 1_1 icon or the [_] icon (when memory card is inselted) will blink Do not turn the camera off, open the bat te W chamber/memoly cald slot covel, or remove ol disconnect the powel soulce while these _cons are displayed...
  • Page 40 Full-Frame Playback Press The last picture taken will be displayed. Use the multi selector to view additional pictures. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press [] or the shutter-release button to switch to shoot- ing mode.
  • Page 41 Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in full frame playback mode Press " Description _'_-'° Press T (q) to enlarge view of pic- Playback zoom T (c_) ture currently displayed in momtor up to about lOx. _,_,_o_,,_o___= ................View thumbnails W ([]) Press _K) while displaying...
  • Page 42 The flash has a range of 0.3-4.6 m (119 in.-15 ft. 1.1 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3-2.5 m (11.9 in.-8 ft. 2.4 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]).
  • Page 43 'bed eye" If the camera => detects 'bed eye" afte_ a picture is taken, Nikon's own In Camera Red Eye Fix p_ocesses the _mage as it is _ecorded Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutte_ _elease button operates normally to take another picture ©...
  • Page 44 The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self- portraits• When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended• Press _ (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. multi selector choose [lOs] [3s] and press 0. [lOs] (ten seconds): suited important occasions (such as weddings)
  • Page 45 Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). Press (macro close-up mode).
  • Page 46 Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press multi selector (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation menu is displayed. 2U ....multi selector adjust expo- sure. ,, When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation...
  • Page 47 In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased with shooting under lighting reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject move- ment, allowing to capture atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1000 depending upon brightness of the...
  • Page 48 The camera offers a choice of 15 "scene" options. Camera settings are auto- matically optimized for the selected subject type. Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait _._ Party/indoor Enter scene mode pressing in shooting mode, select- (use multi selector), and then pressing ®, MENU...
  • Page 49 Features Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natu- ral-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. * Other settings can be selected. Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
  • Page 50 !_ Night Portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. _@ 1 I Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can be selected. Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other...
  • Page 51 _'" Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake under low lighting. * Other settings can be selected. i Dus aawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
  • Page 52 _ll_ Close u p Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. • The camera can focus at distances as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). • The camera can be zoomed when the zoom indicator between [W] and A positions.
  • Page 53 Copy Rovides clear pictures of text or dlawings on a white board or in print • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Use macro dose-up mode (_I_. 31) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
  • Page 54 1:<1 Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single pan- orama using PictureProject. Off* * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the...
  • Page 55 Take second picture. Compose the next picture so that it over- laps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Press when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. ©...
  • Page 56 In anti-shake mode, Electronic VR (PI_ 92) and BSS (I 90) are enabled. In addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1000 depending upon the brightness of the subject and shutter speed is faster than with I_1 (auto) mode, under the same lighting conditions, to reduce bturfing caused by cam- era shake or subject movement•...
  • Page 57 For portrait shots, select _] in the shooting mode menu (PI_8) The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. • Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces "red-eye"...
  • Page 58 PressMENU in one-touch portrait mode display one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set. Image mode Choose an image size and quality 84). Portrait effect Choose from [Normal], (Brighter] (reduces vividness of skin tones), and [Softer] (soft effect).
  • Page 59 Press W ([]) in full-frame playback (PI_ 26) to dis- play pictures "contact sheets" thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: --'_Use _'_'_'_" Description --_I_ °_ Choose pictures Use the multi selector to choose pictures. When W ([]) is pressed, display picture...
  • Page 60 PressingT (q) during full-frame playback zooms the current picture in 3x, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector.
  • Page 61 Use the COOLPIX $200 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files 115). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness D:Lighting and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
  • Page 62 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and con- trast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select desired picture from full- frame (PI_ 26), or thumbnail (PI_.
  • Page 63 Compensating Blurred Images: Electronic VR Vibration reduction is used create a new image by compensating blurred image. Created copies are stored as separated files. Choose desired image full-frame ,::t :_,:_: l, , @ playback (_1_ 26). Press (((_II))) (electronic VR). /(,Jill)} multi selector...
  • Page 64 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (Pl_ 46) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. T (q) Press zoom in on image. _1> Refine copy composition. Press T or W to adjust the zoom ratio.
  • Page 65 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Optip_ °°l Description [] 640x480 _ Suited to television playback..
  • Page 66 Usethe camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos to pictures. Recording Voice Memos Select desired picture from full-frame (PI_ 26), or thumbnail (PU_45) playback mode r_._-.-_ press MENU. The playback menu is displayed. multi selec- choose [Voice memo] and press 0. Display shows voice record- ing guides.
  • Page 67 Playing Voice Memos Select desired picture from full-frame (PI_ 26), or thumbnail (PI_ 45) playback mode MENU. press Pictures with voice memos can be recog- nized bythe [._]icons. The playback menu is displayed. multi selec- choose [Voice memo] and press 0. Display shows voice play- back guides.
  • Page 68 In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. When MENU is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, protection,...
  • Page 69 Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode Enter list by date mode by press- List by dal playback mode, selecting (use the multi selec- tor), and then pressing Dates for which pictures existwill be listed. Choose the desired date and press _).
  • Page 70 Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode Description _'°_' ® Select date Use the multi selector to select a date. _"_'_"_ select month (cal- Press W to view previous month, press T endar mode Only) to view following month. Press _) to display the first picture taken on the selected date.
  • Page 71 Calendar and List by Date Menus Press MENU in either mode to display the following menus for only the pic- tures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* Print set Slide show Delete Protect Transfer marking Small picture* Voice memo* * During full-frame playback onty The procedure for selecting...
  • Page 72 To shoot movies, select shooting mode and follow the steps below• Except in the case of time-lapse and stop-motion movies, movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Enter movie mode by pressing shooting mode, select- (use multi selector), then pressing Exposure count...
  • Page 73 Press MENU i n movie mode to display the movie menu. Movie options; [] 60 Choose type of movie that will be recorded. 1_ Auto-focus mode Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. Electronic [] 61 Reduce effects of camera shake. •...
  • Page 74 Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below..Maximum movie length/frames" Option Image size and frame rate lnterna Memory memory card [aPProx.20 MB) (256 MB) mage size: 640 x 480 olxels 19 sec 3 rain. 30 sec TV movie Frame rate: 30 frames oer secona 640 -_...
  • Page 75 Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed half- (default setting) way and locks at this position during shooting. Fu!!:time AF button is not pressed. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended.
  • Page 76 Time-Lapse Movies Use for time-lapse movies of such subjects as flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] and press _, Choose [Time-lapse movie_l_] press ,_ Movie options ®, Choose interval between shots Frame intvl press @.
  • Page 77 • To power the camera continuously for extended pel iods, use an AC Adapter EH 62D (avail able sepalately from Nikon) 114) not, under circumstances, another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe...
  • Page 78 In full-frame playback (t_ 26), movies are recog- nized by the _ icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press O. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. During playback Press W to lower volume, or T to raise volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
  • Page 79 Audio v oice recordings can berecorded over t hebuilt-in m icrophone played back o ver thebuilt-in speaker. Voice r ecordings ofabout 47minutes inthememory oruptofive hours on the memory card (256 MB ormore) are available. Entervoicerecording modeby Voice recordin pressing _ inshooting m ode, selecting _ (use the multiselec- tor),andthenpressing 0.
  • Page 80 Operations During Recording The following operations are available during recording. If the monitor turned off, press [] to reactivate. Description Pause/resume Press once to pause recording; flash lamp will blink. recording During recording, pressthe multi selectorto createindex Camera can skip to any index during playback.Start of Create index recording is index number 1;...
  • Page 81 Enter audio playback mode Audio pressing in playback mode, selecting (use the multi selec- tor), and then pressing Choose the desired file and press 0. & Select s oundfile The selected file will be played back. Control time of recording Pla_ of recording Progress...
  • Page 82 Operations During Playback Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press W to lower volume, or T to raise volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector to left or right to choose a control, then press _g) to perform the selected operation.
  • Page 83 Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. MENU Press in the select sound file screen (PI_.67, step 2), multi selector choose _ Copysoundfiles option and press _). i_-_[2]: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card [2J'*l_: Copy recordings from memory card to inter-...
  • Page 84 Before Connecting Camera ¢D Use a fully chalged battery or the AC Adapter EH 62D (available sepalately from Nikon) to p_event the camera from turning off unexpectedly while connected Connecting an A/V Cable When connecting the AN cable, be sule that the camela connector...
  • Page 85 Choose [MTP/PTP] or Mac OS X "Version 10.3.9, I 0.4.x) [MTP/PTP]. [Mass storage]. 1 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. 2 This camera supports the USB options, [MTP/PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].
  • Page 86 Setting the USB Option Set the USB option in the setup menu (Pl_ 100) on the camera before con- necting the camera to a computer or printer. Display setup menu SetL pressing playback shooting mode, selecting r-T_ (use multi selector), then pressing Choose...
  • Page 87 Transferring Pictures to a Computer Start a computer which PictureProject been installed. Turn camera. Connect camera computer using supplied cable, Turn camera. default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition camera connection. Transfer pictures. © Transfer using PictureProject Click [Transfer] in PicturePro]ect Transfer.
  • Page 88 Disconnect camera when transfer is complete, If the USB option is set to [MTP/PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning camera off and disconnecting...
  • Page 89 Users of PictBrJdge-compatJbJe 131) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. [--- zak_ picture---s i se,e o p _gl using [Print set] option ([] 81): ¢b Printing Pictures In addition to plinting pictures transfeHed to a computer florn your pelsonal...
  • Page 90 Connecting the Camera Printer Set the USB option (!_. 72) to [MTP/PTP], _ USB Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable, Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen '_ will be displayed in the camera monitor•...
  • Page 91 Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (_J_76), print pictures by following the procedure below• Press the multi selector to left or right choose the desired picture and press _). f.'Pr_int selection PressT (q) to switch to full-frame playback• The PictBridge menu is displayed.
  • Page 92 Choose [Start print] and press 0, Printing starts, f_)_ Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printinq To cancel before all copies have been printed, press _Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (I...
  • Page 93 Choose desired paper size press t'_" papersize ®. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press _). Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] f_ Printmenu or [DPOF printing] and press ®. Print selectton Select pictures and specify the number of prints for each picture.
  • Page 94 Press the multi selector to left or right select pictures Press the multi selector up or down to set " Printselection the number of copies (up to nine) Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (_') and the numeral indicating the num- ber of copies to be printed.
  • Page 95 The [Pdnt set] option in the playback menu is used to create digitat "pdnt orders" for pdntmg on DPOF-compatible devices (_ 131). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer,...
  • Page 96 Choose whether also print _Printset shooting date photo information. [Date]: Print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct connection to a printer.
  • Page 97 The shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance* Match white balance to the light source. Continuous* Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. Bsst Use the "best shot selector" to choose the sharpest picture.
  • Page 98 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Enter I_1 (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing _ in shooting mode, selecting I_1 (auto) or _ (high-sensitivity), and then pressing _. Press MENUto display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. • Use the multi selector (I 10) to choose and apply settings.
  • Page 99 Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictules that can be stoled in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, togethel with the size of still pictures Note that the numbel of pic tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression)
  • Page 100 White 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 appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent...
  • Page 101 PREPreset White Balance Preset white balance 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...
  • Page 102 Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. Single (default setting)
  • Page 103 • To p_event the camela flora turning off unexpectedly during lecording, use a fully chalged batte W • To power the camera continuously for extended pe_iods, use an AC Adapte_ EH 62D (avail able sepalately from Nikon) ([_ 114) Do not, under any circumstances, use another make...
  • Page 104 R._ Best Shot Selector (BSS) "best shot selector" is convenient for shooting in situations where inad- vertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures. [On] setting, flash automatically turns and focus, exposure, white balance pictures determined by the first picture each series.
  • Page 105 ISOISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with...
  • Page 106 _-_ Electronic _ ElectronicVR When set to [Auto], the affects of camera shake and blurred subjects are reduced while pictures taken under the following conditions: • Flash mode is set to _ or _,[] • Shutter speed is slow • [Single] is setected in the continuous shooting menu When [Electronic VR] is set to [Auto],...
  • Page 107 Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in I_1 (auto) mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16], or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected, or [BSS] is turned off.
  • Page 108 The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Enhance pictures brightening dark or backlit subject Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Stide show []96 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
  • Page 109 Selecting Multiple Pictures When following the steps below to select multiple pictures a print set (I 81), deletion (PI_ 97), otect protection from deletion 98), transfer (PI_ 98), copying between internal memory and the memory card (I 99), or for the welcome screen (I 102), the screen shown at right is displayed.
  • Page 110 u_ Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory on a memory card in an automated "slide show". Display slide show menu; Slidesh0w To change interval between pictures, choose multi_, selector choose [Start] press [Frame intvl], select desired interval time, press _) before choosing...
  • Page 111 "_ Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. Erase s elected _ mages Delete selected pictures (_I_.95).
  • Page 112 O_Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion, o_ Protect Note, however, that formatting will delete pro- tected fibs (I 110). See "Selecting Multiple Pictures" (PI_ 95) for more information on using this function. Protected pictures are recognized by the O'n icon 7) in full-frame playback mode and the erase selected images screen, and by the _ icon (PI_ 45) in 4- or 9-picture...
  • Page 113 I-:-_Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. First, select from the following options. Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Then, select the desired copy option. Choose ]Selected images] (PI_ 95) to copy specific pictures in the internal...
  • Page 114 The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Quick startup Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. Ii_1 We come screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
  • Page 115 Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by press- ing 177IiI_1. T hen select _ (use the multi selector), press _). Set t • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings. (PI_ 10) •...
  • Page 116 You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. To set the welcome screen, [Quick startup] must be set to [Off]. Nikon Displaysa welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation (default setting) Displaysa short animation when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 117 Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See "Setting Display Language, Date, and Time" 16-17) for more informa- tion. Time zone _(home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from [Time zone] options.
  • Page 118 Choose travel destination time zone (9 New city time zone press The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the icon will be displayed in the monitor when camera is in shooting mode. _) Time zone ©...
  • Page 119 [] Time Z ones (._ The camela supports the time zones listed below Increments of less than one houl ale not supported; when t_avelling to o_ from destinations at half or quarte_ hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (Gk4T), such as Afghanistan, Central Austlalia, India, hart, Nepal, o_ Newfoundland,...
  • Page 120 11:31 Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are avaiJable.
  • Page 121 [] Date Imprint Date time recording imprinted pictures printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (Pl_ 131). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 122 Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
  • Page 123 _,)) Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound When [On] (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully,three times when error is detected. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from [1] (default setting), [2], [3], and [Off]. Volume Choose volume of shutter sound and start-up sound ([] 102) from [Loud], [Normal] (default setting), and [Off].
  • Page 124 I_] Format Memory/_ Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory _ Format m emory To format the internal memory, remove the mem- ory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu.
  • Page 125 Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Pohsh (_e_tina Czech Polski Dansk Damsh Portuguese Po_ugu_s Russian Deutsch Germar PyccKH_ Finnish Suomi English default se_lng_ Svenska Swedish Espa_ol Soanlsn Simplified Chinese F_a n _a iso_ Frenc_ Traditional Chinese...
  • Page 126 [] Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Pop-up menu Scene mode One-touch portrait menu Movie menu Option " Default value Movie options (_1_60} 2oo_..Small size 320 °_:_o_T("@'_ '.............._"d'_ ........Stop-motion movies ('_'63_ ....................
  • Page 127 Setup menu Option Default value _M%u_()_ '_'_'_I_'_'_'_'_÷?_'_'_* Text Quick startup 102) Welcome screen 102) Animation Photo info 106) Auto info Brightness 106) "!_'_ Date imprint 107) Button sound 109) ..Shutter sound 109) Volume 109) _°_:_°_?÷_÷_÷_÷_÷ Normal Auto (PW_. 1 09) Auto transfer 111)
  • Page 128 Rechargeable bat- Rechargeable LHon Battery EN-EL10 tery Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adaoter EH-62E ',connects as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the AC adapter's cord is properly aligned within _ne gulae inslae tne battery chamber before closing the bat- _ery-cnamDer/memory card slot cover.
  • Page 129 (e.g., "101P 001 "; _I_ 40), "INTVL" for inter- val timer photography (e.g., "1011NTVL"; [] 89), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g., "101 SOUND"; [] 65), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g., "100NIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder wilI be created.
  • Page 130 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immelsed in water o_ subjected to high humidity Do not drop The product malfunction...
  • Page 131 Self-Timer Lamp The light emitting diode (LED; [] 4, 30) used in the self thner lamp confolrrls to the following IEC standard: Battery • Check the battely level when taking the camera out arid charge the battery if necessary 12) Do not continue cha_ging once the battery is fully chalged, as this will _esult N-_ reduced battery performance If possible, cany a fully chalged spa_e battery when taking...
  • Page 132 Some smeal may appeal in movies • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bdght lighting • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim o_ flicker, contact you_ Nikon service representative...
  • Page 133 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed the monitor, as welt as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution _"_"_ S (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery.
  • Page 134 Solution Display Problem Error occurred while Format internal memory or memory card. Image cannot be recording picture. saved. Camera has run out of • Insert new memory card file numbers. • Format internal mem- ory or memory card. Cannot edit selected pic- Select picture that sup- ture.
  • Page 135 Turn camera off and then Lens error Lens error. 2, 11 on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. USBcable disconnected If PictureProject displays 71, 76 Communications error, click [OK] to exit.
  • Page 136 ..Display Problem Solution _"_!_ O_ _, Running out of ink or Check printer. After Printer error, ranter error, checking the ink or solv- Check printer status, ing the problem, select [Resume] and press 0 resume printing.* O_ _, Specified size of paper is Load the specified paper,...
  • Page 137 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems betow before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem °'_÷...
  • Page 138 Turn the camera off, _emove and _eplace the batte W, and then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retaile_ or Nikon representative Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any...
  • Page 139 Problem " Cause/Solution Bright specks appear inpictures Flash is reflecting off p articles inair. Turn 29 taken with flash flash off. Flash does not f ire • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn onflash are selected. •...
  • Page 140 _""_P ro hie rn °'_ Cause/Solution Pictures are too dark • Flash is off. • Flash window is blocked. (underexposed) • Subject is beyond flash range. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Apply high-sensitivity shooting mode, 33, 91 or raise the 1SO sensitivity. 8, 39 •...
  • Page 141 Problem Cause/Solution _!_°'_ • Choose correct video mode. Pictures not displayed on televi- sion • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove mem- ory card to play back pictures from internal memory. • Camera is off. PictureProject does not start when camera is connected •...
  • Page 142 Nikon COOLPIX $200 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 7.1 million 1/2 5-in. C CD; t otalpixels: approx. 7.41million 3xZoom-Nikkor lens 6.3-18.9mm <equivalent w th 3 5mm format p cture angle: 38-114mm) _J-number f/3.1-5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Up to 4x (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
  • Page 143 Mechanical and chargelcoupled electronic shutter i Speed 1/1000 to 4s Electronicallylcontrolled preset aperture 2 steps (f/3.1 and f/4.6 [W]) Can be se ected from 10 and 3 seconds duration i USB Can be se ected from NTSC and PAL mi_a Aud o/v deo out;...
  • Page 144 Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.) (excluding power cable) "4 £ Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any ellors this manual may contain The appearance of this ploduct and its specifications are subject to change without notice...
  • Page 145 • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibiIity among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digitat Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. •...
  • Page 146 Battery 14 Symbols Battery charger 12, 114 ((_11)) (anti-shake mode)/electronic vi- Battery level indicator 119 bration button 5, 42, 49 ((,Ill))Anti-shake mode 42 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5 O (apply selection) button 5 I_1 Auto mode 20-27 Beach/snow (_11) 3 6 Calendar mode 54 Best shot selector 38, 90 Blur 124...
  • Page 147 Dusk/dawn (i) 37 Language 16, 11 I Lens 4, 118 Electronic VR 49, 6 1, 9 2 E-mail 84 Macro close-up 31 Error messages 119-122 Memory card 6-7, 18, 85, 114 Exif version 2.2 131 approved 114 Exposure compensation capacity of 85 Extension formatting Inserting and removing 18...
  • Page 148 mark 74, 98, 111 PictBridge 75-81, 131 Transfer marking 98 Playback 26, 45-51 menu 94-99 pictures for 98, 111 thumbnail 45 Tripod 5 zoom 46 Playback menu 94-99 USB 111 Playback-mode selection menu 8 connection 71-72, 111 Power switch 4 USB cable 73, 76 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Print set 8t, 94...
  • Page 149 (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan SB7B03(11) Fuii Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, 5MA27811--...

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