Nikon Coolpix 2500 Bedienungsanleitung

EnEnPrinted in Japan S2BB000201(11)6MAA1511-02 DIGITAL CAMERAThe Guide to Digital Photographywith the

viiiNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-d

88Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuOrdering Prints: Print SetSelecting Print Set from the playback menu dis-plays the menu shown at right. Usin

89Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuUse multi selector to specify number ofprints. Press up to increase (maximum 9),down to decrease. To desele

90Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuDONESafeguarding Valuable Pictures: ProtectSelecting Protect from the playback menu displaysthe menu shown at

91Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuAUTO TRANSFERAll ONAll OFFMENUSELECTSETOFFMarking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto TransferTo turn transfer m

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93TechnicalNotesCamera Care, Options, and ResourcesThis chapter provides tips on cleaning and storingyour camera, a list of optional accessories avail

94Technical NotesCaring for Your CameraCleaningLensOne key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Use a blower(typically a small

95Technical NotesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available forthe COOLPIX 2500. Contact your reta

96Technical NotesWeb ResourcesAt the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available for usersof Nikon digital imaging equipment:For P

97Technical NotesMonitor is hardto read•Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a dark-er location or use HL-E2500 monitor hood(available separately).

ixTable of ContentsProduct Documentation ... iFor Your Safety ...

98Technical NotesColors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source. 64No menu is displayedwhen MENU buttonis pressed•Camera is in movie

99Technical NotesCan not zoom in onpicture during play-back or review•Picture is a movie.•Picture was created using small picture option.81Picture can

100Technical NotesCamera turned off orplayback mode se-lected while picturesare being saved.Message clears from dis-play automatically whenrecording i

101Technical NotesMemory card has notbeen formatted foruse in COOLPIX 2500.Press multi selector up tohighlight FORMAT andpress to right to formatcard,

102Technical NotesCOMMUNICATIONSERROR16,44,47USB cable discon-nected or memorycard removed whilepictures are beingtransferred to a com-puter.If error

103Technical NotesSpecificationsType E2500 digital cameraDigital zoom 4.0 ×Effective pixels 2.0 million1/2.7˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 2.11 mil

104Technical NotesSensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 100 (auto gain to ISO400 equivalent)Self-timer Ten-second durationInterface USBPower sou

105Technical NotesPRINT Image MatchingThe COOLPIX 2500 supports “PRINT Image Matching” (PIM) technology de-veloped by Epson. Photographs taken with t

106IndexIndexSymbols1600, 1280, 1024, 640, 62 (shooting) mode, 6 (playback) mode, 6 button, 4, 33, 34, 78, 80 button, 4, 33, 79, 81 button, 5, 53 butt

107IndexNoise reduction, 38NORMAL, 61Number of exposures remain-ing, 6, 25OOn/off. See mode selectorOptional accessories, 95PParty/Indoor, 37Photo in

xTaking Pictures: The Details ... 51Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .

EnEnPrinted in Japan S2BB000201(11)6MAA1511-02 DIGITAL CAMERAThe Guide to Digital Photographywith the

1Overview2–3Getting to Know theCOOLPIX 25004–8This chapter is divided into the following sections:OverviewRead this section for a description of how t

2Introduction—OverviewOverviewAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2500 digital camera. This manualhas been written to help you

3Introduction—OverviewTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols andconventions are used:Life-Long LearningAs part of N

4Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500The Parts of the Camera and Their FunctionsTake a few moments to familia

5Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500B6C15 13 12 111689101471713 / button .. 36, 46, 79, 8014 Tripod socket15/ button ... 33-34, 53, 78,

6Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500How to Use It—Camera Controls and DisplaysA The Mode SelectorThe mode selector selects the operating mod

7Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500160015NORMALThe monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played backfull screen, i

Shoot, View, and EnjoyA Flowchart Guide to Using Your CameraSTEP 1—Ready the cameraGetting ready First Steps 16Camera setupFirst StepsCamera Setup1669

8Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500C The Multi SelectorThe multi selector is used to navigate through cam-era menus, to page through or sel

9Introduction—Menu GuideMenu GuideIndex to Menu OptionsChanges to some camera settings are made with the help of menus thatappear in the camera monito

10Introduction—Menu GuideSHOOTING MENUMENUSELECTSETOFFIMAGE QUALITYChoose FINE for printing and enlarg-ing, BASIC to reduce file size.IMAGE SIZEChoose

11Introduction—Menu GuideOffSHOOTING MENUMENUSELECTSETOFFIMAGE QUALITYChoose FINE for printing and enlarg-ing, BASIC to reduce file size.IMAGE SIZECho

12Introduction—Menu Guide(Five levels)MaximumMinimumNoFormat30 s1m5m30 mDe (German)En (English)Fr (French)PTPMass StorageYear, Month, Day, hour,minute

13Introduction—Menu GuideAuto TransferMark all pictures for transfer to a com-puter, or remove transfer markingfrom all pictures.AUTO TRANSFERAll ONA

14Introduction—Menu GuideThe Scene Menu ( and Modes)Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve “scene” modes for com-mon compositions. Wh

15Taking Pictures24–30Review and Deletion31–35Getting Creative36–40First Steps16–23TutorialGetting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following f

Tutorial—First Steps16Step 2—Insert the Battery and Memory CardYour camera is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery,which can be

Tutorial—First Steps172.3 Open the battery-chamber/card slot coverSlide the cover latch in the direction of the icon (A1) until the red dotis visib

iProduct DocumentationThe documentation for this productincludes the manuals listed below.Please be sure to read all instructionsthoroughly to get the

Tutorial—First Steps18Step 3—Check the Battery LevelBefore using the camera, check the battery level in the monitor to make surethat the battery is ch

Tutorial—First Steps19160015NORMAL3.3 Check the battery level in the monitorThe Clock BatteryThe camera’s internal clock-calendar is powered by a sepa

Tutorial—First Steps20Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( )Step 4—Choose a LanguageCamera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German,En

Tutorial—First Steps21Choose a language from:De Deutsch (German)En EnglishFr Français (French)JapaneseEs Español (Spanish)Display optionsLANGUAGEBrigh

Tutorial—First Steps22Step 5—Set the Time and DateInformation on the time and date of recording is included with all picturestaken with your Nikon dig

Tutorial—First Steps23BrightnessCF Card FormatDateAuto OffLanguageUSBDATEMENUSELECTSETOFFDATEMENUSELECTSETOFFDATEMENUSELECTSETOFFDATEMENUSELECTSETOFFH

24Tutorial—Taking PicturesTaking PicturesThe BasicsThis section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in mode. Inthis automatic, “poi

25Tutorial—Taking Pictures160015NORMAL1.3 Check indicators in the monitorIf the low-battery icon ( ; 19) is dis-played (A), recharge the battery or

26Tutorial—Taking PicturesStep 4—Frame the Picture4.1 Adjust the lens angleThe lens section can be rotated130° forward from its housing inthe camera b

27Tutorial—Taking Pictures4.2 Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands.4.3 Frame your subjectUse the zoom buttons to frame your subject

iiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this

28Tutorial—Taking PicturesStep 5—Focus and Shoot5.1 FocusPress the shutter-release buttonhalfway to set focus and expo-sure. The camera will focus on

29Tutorial—Taking Pictures5.2 Take the pictureSmoothly press the shutter-release buttonthe rest of the way down to take a picture.After each shot, the

30Tutorial—Taking PicturesStep 6—Put the Camera Away6.1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off to save battery power.6.2 Return the lens section to th

31Tutorial—Review and DeletionReview and DeletionQuick ReviewUsing the quick review function on your Nikon digital camera, you can viewthe results of

32Tutorial—Review and DeletionPress the multi selector up to view picturesrecorded before the current photo, down toview pictures recorded after the c

33Tutorial—Review and Deletion ( )Press the ( ) button for an enlarged viewof the current photo ( 81). While the pho-to is zoomed in, use the mult

34Tutorial—Review and DeletionPress DescriptionToShutterrelease/To end review and return to shooting mode,press the button or press the shutter-rele

35Tutorial—Review and DeletionPlayback Mode ( 77)This section describes quick review, which allows you to view pictures withoutleaving mode. To lea

36Tutorial—Getting CreativeGetting CreativeScene SelectionSELECT SET160015NORMALYour Nikon digital camera offers a choice of “scene” modes for commonc

37Tutorial—Getting CreativeIn scene mode, you can adjust flash ( 53) and self-timer ( 55) settings(restrictions may apply depending on the scene sel

iii• Batteries are prone to leakage whenfully discharged. To avoid damage tothe product, be sure to remove thebattery when no charge remains.• When t

38Tutorial—Getting CreativeNoise Reduction“Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to ap-pear in pictures taken at slow s

39Tutorial—Getting CreativeFlash turns off ( ) automatically. Use indoors where flashphotography is prohibited (for example in museums andart galleri

40Tutorial—Getting CreativeUse when light is coming from behind your subject, throw-ing their features into shadow, or when your subject is inthe shad

41ConnectionsYour Camera and Your ComputerYour Nikon digital camera stores pictures as digitaldata. Instead of making the trip to a developer andgett

42ConnectionsBefore You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5Before copying pictures to your computer, you will need to install Nikon View 5,an application t

43Connections2Install Adobe Acrobat ReaderThe installation instructions are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Toview the instructions, you will need

44ConnectionsMaking the Connection: Connecting to Your ComputerOnce you have installed Nikon View 5, you are ready to transfer photographsand movies t

45ConnectionsBefore Connecting the CameraBefore connecting your camera to a computer, make sure that Nikon View 5is installed.Use a Reliable Power Sou

46Connections9Remove the camera from the systemWhen all marked pictures have been trans-ferred, the message “TRANSFER COMPLETED”will be displayed in t

47ConnectionsOnce you have removed the camera from the system, you can disconnectthe interface cable or turn the camera off.Windows XPIf PTP is select

ivKeep dryThis product is not waterproof, and maymalfunction if immersed in water or ex-posed to high levels of humidity. Rustingof the internal mech

48ConnectionsReading Pictures from Memory CardsIf you have a CompactFlash™ card reader or your computer is equipped with aPC card slot, you can transf

49ConnectionsRemoving the Memory CardBe sure that transfer is complete before removing memory cards from thecard reader or PC card slot.Before removin

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51Fine-Tuning CameraSettings59–68Beyond Point-and-Shoot52–58In “Tutorial: Taking Pictures,” you learned the basicorder of operations for taking pictur

52Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot, , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-ShootCamera ControlsIn mode, you have a choice of fou

53Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-ShootFlash Photography: The ButtonIn mode, the button controls the flash. Four flash modes are available(res

54Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot160015NORMALThe flash mode can be selected with the button:AUTO160015NORMALPress button to displayflash-mo

55Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot160015NORMALDelaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer ModeWhen the self-timer is on, pictures will not b

56Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot3Compose the pictureAdjust camera settings and frame the picture. Remember that the camerawill focus on the c

57Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-ShootFraming Pictures: Optical and Digital ZoomYour Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in

vSmearWhen you frame bright subjects, verticalcomet-like streaks that whiten toward ei-ther end may appear in the monitor. Thisphenomenon, known as “

58Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-ShootKeep or Delete: Picture ReviewAfter each shot, the picture you have just takenwill be displayed briefly in the

59Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsFine-Tuning Camera SettingsThe -Mode MenuIn mode, changes to some settings are made with the help of a

60Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsMaking Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and SizeTogether, image quality and size determine howmuch

61Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsIMAGE QUALITYMENUSELECTSETOFFOption DescriptionFINEFine image quality, suitable for enlarge-ments or high

62Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings1280 Suited to postcard-size prints.1,280 × 960Option DescriptionSize (pixels)1600Suited to print sizes r

63Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsAdjusting Exposure: Exp. +/–The Exp. +/– (exposure compensation) menu al-lows you to alter exposure from

64Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings1600NORMALKeeping Colors True: White BalanceWhite balance is used to preserve natural colorsunder differe

65Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsPreset White BalancePreset white balance is used to adjust white bal-ance when shooting under mixed light

66Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsTaking Pictures in a Sequence: ContinuousThe options in the “continuous” menu are usedto take pictures in

67Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsGetting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector)The “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is recommended forsituat

vi• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any

68Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsOption DescriptionMaking Edges More Distinct: Image SharpeningThe camera automatically emphasizes the bor

69CameraSetupThe SET-UP MenuThis chapter details the options available in the SET-UP menu, where you can adjust basic camera set-tings and perform suc

70Camera SetupIMAGE QUALITYMENUSELECTSETOFFSlide mode selector to 12Press MENU button to display menufor current shooting modeThe SET-UP menu contains

71Camera SetupDisplay options7Highlight option(to return to previous menu, pressmulti selector to left)8BrightnessCF Card FormatDateAuto OffLanguageUS

72Camera SetupSET-UP Menu OptionsThe Brightness and CF Card Format options can also be accessed from theplayback menu in mode ( 85).Adjusting Monit

73Camera SetupFormatting Memory Cards: CF Card FormatThe memory card provided with your camera isformatted at shipment. If you purchase additionalmem

74Camera SetupSetting the Time and Date: DateThis option is used to set the camera to the cur-rent date and time. For more information, see“Tutorial:

75Camera SetupBrightnessCF Card FormatDateAuto OffLanguageUSBReset AllLANGUAGEMENUSELECTSETOFFChoosing a Language: LanguageThis option is used to choo

76Camera SetupRestoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only)Reset All is used to reset settings to their defaultvalues. This option is only avai

77The Playback Menu85–91Basic Playback78–84PlayingPictures BackPlayback ModeThis section details the operations that can be per-formed when the mode s

viiNotice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer-ence StatementThis equipment has been tested and

78Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackWhen the mode selector is set to , the cameraenters playback mode with the most recent pic-ture displayed in th

79Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackPress multi selector to left to hide or display photoinfo superimposed on picture in monitor ( 7).Hide ordispla

80Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackPress the multi selector up, down, left, or right tohighlight thumbnails.HighlightpicturesThumbnail ReviewPressi

81Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackPress the multi selector to scroll to areas of theimage not visible in the monitor.View otherareas of imagePlayb

82Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackCreating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small PicturePressing the SMALL PIC. ( ) button in full-frame or thumbnail p

83Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackOnce created, copies are independent of the original: deleting a copy has noeffect on the original, deleting the

84Playing Pictures Back—Basic PlaybackMovie PlaybackMovies are indicated by a icon. In full-frameplayback, movies can be viewed using the button.

85Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuManaging PicturesThe playback menu contains options for deleting pictures and protecting im-

86Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuDeleting Selected Photographs and MoviesTo delete selected photographs and movies:Highlight Selected Images D

87Playing Pictures Back—The Playback MenuPress to display a confirmation dia-log. Press multi selector up or down tohighlight option, press to righ