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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
Printed in Japan
S2BB000201(11)
6MAA1511-02
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Shoot, View, and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1—Ready the camera Getting ready First Steps 16 First Steps 16 Camera setup Camera Setup 69 STEP 2—Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Tutorial: Taking Pictures 24 Creative photography Getting Creative 36 (scene mode) Custom shots and movies Taking Pictures: The Details 51 STEP 3—Play them back… …while shooting… Review and Deletion 31 …after shooting… Basic Playback 78 …and delete unwanted pictures… …immediately Keep or Delete 58
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Product Documentation The documentation for this product Overview includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Menu Guide Quick-Start Guide First Steps The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital Taking Pictures camera, taking your first pictures, in- stalling software, and transferring Review and Deletion pictures to your computer. Ge
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For Your Safety 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 equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent
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• Batteries are prone to leakage when Removing memory cards fully discharged. To avoid damage to Memory cards may become hot dur- the product, be sure to remove the ing use. Observe due caution when battery when no charge remains. removing memory cards from the • When the battery is not in use, attach camera. the terminal cover and store in a cool CD-ROMs place. The CD-ROMs on which the software • Immediately after use, or when the and manuals are distributed should product is used on battery
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Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep away from strong magnetic fields Keep dry Do not use or store this device in the vicin- This product is not waterproof, and may ity of equipment that generates strong malfunction if immersed in water or ex- electromagnetic radiation or magnetic posed to high levels of humidity. Rusting fields. Strong static charges or the mag- of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa- netic fields produced by equipment such rable damage. as radio transmitters could inte
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Smear Storage When you frame bright subjects, vertical • To prevent mold or mildew, store the comet-like streaks that whiten toward ei- camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If ther end may appear in the monitor. This you will not be using the product for long phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not periods, remove the battery to prevent appear in the final photograph and does leakage and store the camera in a plastic not indicate a malfunction. Some smear- bag containing a desiccant. Do not
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Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permis- sion. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer- ence Statement This equipment has been tested and E2500 found to comply with the limits for a Tested To Comply Class B digital device, pursuant to Part With FCC Standards 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequ
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being • Cautions on certain copies and repro- copied or reproduced ductions Do not copy or reproduce paper money, The government has issued cautions on coins, securities, government bonds, or copies or reproductions of securities is- lo
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Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................. i For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. iv Notices ........................................................................................................... vi Introduction: Before You Begin .......
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Taking Pictures: The Details ............................................................................ 51 Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. 52 , , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... 52 Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. 53 Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode................................... 55 Framing Pictures: Opt
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Overview Introduction 2–3 Before You Begin Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 4–8 Menu Guide This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview 9–14 Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. Menu Guide Refer to this section for instructions on
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Introduction—Overview Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX 2500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including
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Introduction—Overview To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, infor- This icon marks tips, additional mation that you should read be- information you may find help- fore use to prevent damage to ful when using your camera. your camera. This icon marks notes, informa- This icon indicates that more in- tion that you should read before formation is available elsewhere using your camera. in this manual. Life-Long L
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed. 1 A 5 4 3 2 1 S
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 B 6 C 7 8 17 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 13 / button .. 36, 46, 79, 80 A Mode selector ......................... 6 14 Tripod socket B Monitor................................... 6 15 / button .... 33–34, 53, 78, 80 C Multi selector .......................... 8 16 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28 17 Non-slip grip 5
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays mode A The Mode Selector The mode selector selects the operating mode and turns the camera on and off. Choose to take still pictures and movies ( 52), (playback mode) to play them back ( 78). Slide the mode selector to OFF when you have finished using the camera. Playback mode B The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In mode, the monitor shows the view through the camer
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. 11 1 1 Current folder ....................... 49 10 2 3 2 File number and type............. 49 * 3 Battery level indicator ........... 19 4 4 Transfer icon........ 33, 34, 44, 79 5 6 5 Print-order icon ..................... 88 1600 NORMAL 0012/0015 6 Protect icon ........................... 90 9 8
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through cam- era menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 78), and to control the dis- play of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off. Self-timer on/off ( 55) Press up to display self-timer menu, press ON ON up or down to highlight OFF OFF option. Press right to exit menu. Sho
