Nikon 700 User Manual

- 1 -Reference ManualDIGITAL CAMERACOOLPIX 700ContentsOverviewFirst StepsPutting Batteries in Your CameraInserting and Removing Memory CardsChoosing a

- 10 -▲ ▲First Steps: Taking Your First Photograph AUTODELETE1 IMAGEDELETEYESNOSET➔ SHUTTERBKNotesDo not remove the batteries while photos are being r

- 11 -Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC)This chapter details some of the camera settings that can beaccessed without using the camera menus: flash, focu

- 12 -When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the current flashsetting can be changed using the button next to the controlpanel. The setting c

- 13 -Focus SettingsWith the mode dial set to A-REC, a choice of three autofocusmodes is available. In addition, M-REC mode offers a selection ofmanu

- 14 -Manual focusIn M-REC mode, focus distance can be se-lected manually from a list of preset distancesranging from 0.1m (4in.) to infinity. To set

- 15 -Using the Self-TimerThe COOLPIX 700 is equipped with an automatic timer with twosettings: three seconds, useful when making group photographs,an

- 16 -Image QualityThe image quality setting determines how many photographs canbe stored on a single memory card. The following settings areavailabl

- 17 -Photographs taken at an image quality setting of HI are stored inuncompressed TIFF format and show no loss in quality. An 8MBmemory card is how

- 18 -Using the Buttons (PLAY)This chapter describes the following playback functions:• viewing photographs• deleting unwanted photographs individuall

- 19 -• To select a photo for viewing:Press the thumbnail ( ) button onceto display a menu of nine previewimages, or press it twice for a menu offour

- 2 -ContentsThe Camera MenusThe A-REC MenuUsing Folders (A-REC, M-REC)LCD BrightnessAuto OffFormatting Memory CardsThe M-REC MenuVGALens Converter Se

- 20 -The Camera MenusThis chapter supplements “Other Camera Functions” in the PocketGuide, exploring the options available in the menus for eachopera

- 21 -CONCEPTPRACTICEUsing Folders (A-REC, M-REC)By default, photographs taken with the COOLPIX 700 are storedin the memory card in a folder labeled N

- 22 -The Folder Options MenuTo create a new folder, or to rename ordelete existing folders, choose OPTIONSfrom the FOLDERS menu. The menushown at ri

- 23 -LCDBRIGHTBKDeleting foldersTo delete an existing folder:1 Using the zoom buttons (▲▼), highlightDELETE in the OPTIONS menu andpress the shutter-

- 24 -CONCEPTPRACTICECONCEPTPRACTICEThe Camera Menus: The A-REC MenuTipWhen the camera enters sleep mode, all camera functions are deactivatedand the

- 25 -The M-REC MenuTo display the M-REC menu, turn the modedial to M-REC and press the MENU button.The M-REC menu has two pages of options;you can mo

- 26 -LENS (Lens Converter)Offers a choice of settings for achieving optimum results withthe following lens converters (available separately): the FC-

- 27 -CONCEPTPRACTICEVGAIn M-REC mode, you can adjust the size of photos to suit yourpurposes. The default size of 1,600 × 1,200 pixels is suitable f

- 28 -PRACTICECONCEPTThe Camera Menus: The M-REC Menu1 USER SETRESET ALLFOLDERSLENSCARDFORMATAE LOCKB&WSET UPSET➔SHUTTERTELEFOTOFISHEYEWIDELENSNOR

- 29 -CONCEPTPRACTICEBlack-and-White PhotographyIn M-REC mode, photographs can be taken either in color or inblack-and-white (in A-REC mode, only colo

- 3 -Notes on illustrationsThe illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken with theCOOLPIX 700 may differ from those shown here.Th

- 30 -CONCEPTPRACTICEMaking a Panorama—Tips (AE-LOCK)In M-REC mode, you can lock autoexposure and auto whitebalance to produce a series of photographs

- 31 -CONCEPTPRACTICEUser SettingsIn M-REC mode, the camera can “memorize” up to threecombinations of settings, including metering, white balance, mul

- 32 -CONCEPTPRACTICERestoring Default SettingsThe RESET ALL item in the M-REC menu allows you to reset usersettings to the default values shown below

- 33 -LCD On/OffBy default, the LCD monitor comes on when the camera is turnedon and can only be turned off by pressing the MONITOR button.The setting

- 34 -CONCEPTPRACTICEThe Controls MenuIn M-REC mode, the controls menu offers control over thefollowing settings:• SAVE (Flash Mode Save): When this

- 35 -CONCEPTPRACTICESetting How it worksResets sequential numbering to the low-est number available on the currentcard. When a new card is inserted,

- 36 -The Playback MenuIn addition to some of the camera settingsdiscussed above, the playback menu offersoptions for deleting multiple images, creati

- 37 -CONCEPTPRACTICEDeleting Multiple PhotographsThe DELETE option in the playback menu allows you to:• delete selected photographs• delete all the p

- 38 -Deleting All Photographs in MemoryTo delete all photographs except those that have been hidden orprotected:1 Using the zoom buttons (▲▼), highli

- 39 -CONCEPTPRACTICESlideshowThe slide-show option allows unattended sequential playback ofall images in the current folder that have not been hidden

- 4 -Important! Before inserting batteries or handlingmemory cards, be sure to read the warnings andcautions in For Your Safety.Notes on batteriesThe

- 40 -4 To pause the slide show, press the shut-ter-release button. The slide show willpause and the window shown at right willbe displayed. You can

- 41 -Hiding Photographs During PlaybackWhen creating a slide show or playing back photographs for anaudience, you may want to hide some of the photog

- 42 -5 To select the number of copies of each image to be printed,highlight COPIES and press the shutter-release button. In theCOPIES menu, choose t

- 43 -ConnectionsThis chapter provides information on connecting your camera toa computer and to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).Connect

- 44 -Viewing Photos on a ComputerPhotographs stored on the memory card can be viewed on acomputer either using Nikon View to transfer data directly f

- 45 -Caring for Your CameraTo ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, youshould observe the following precautions when cleaning an

- 46 -AccessoriesThis chapter identifies the items packaged with your camera andthe accessories available for separate purchase.What’s in the BoxPurch

- 47 -TroubleshootingIf you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 700, checkthe list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon represen-ta

- 48 -The exposure count shows zero• There is not enough memory to record photographs at currentsettings. There may still be enough memory to record p

- 49 -Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorChecklist:• Is the camera correctly connected to the television set or VCR?Connect the camera as

- 5 -About memory cardsMemory cards can be removed from the camera without loss of data whenthe camera is off. Once removed from the camera, cards ca

- 50 -Error MessagesWhen there is a problem with the flash-memory card or with thecamera’s internal programming and circuitry, an error message willap

- 51 -This error appears when all photo-graphs on the memory card have beenhidden using HIDE IMAGE and themode dial is set to PLAY. It will not bepos

- 52 -SpecificationsType: digital cameraRecording modes: automatic (A-REC), custom (M-REC; offersmonochrome mode and allows manual ad-justments to foc

- 53 -White balance:automatic TTL homing system; programs avail-able for sunny and overcast conditions andfor incandescent, fluorescent, and flash lig

- 6 -The clock batteryThe clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable capacitor,which is charged as necessary when the batteries are install

- 7 -Sleep modeThe LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operations are performedfor a certain period of time (the length of time before the camer

- 8 -First Steps: Taking Your First PhotographAUTONORMALImage quality (normal)Flash (auto)Step 3—Adjust camera settingsIn automatic mode, the user can

- 9 -NoteIf the LCD monitor is off, you will not be able to take photographs whenthe AF/Flash indicator blinks green. When the monitor is on, howeve