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Nikon COOLPIX 2500 User's Manual

1. SOJON Je2UYI2L fr Problem Photos are blurred Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Flash does not fire Possible cause e Camera shook during shot Blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by Using the flash Using the Best Shot Selector BSS Using the self timer Using a tripod e Shutter speed too slow Use the flash e Noise reduction which helps reduce noise at slow shutter speeds is available in the follow ing scenes Night Portrait and Night Land scape Using these scenes when appropriate can reduce noise e Flash is off Note that flash turns off auto matically when Landscape Sunset Night Landscape Museum or Fireworks Show is selected in scene mode Camera Is in movie mode Continuous or Multi Shot 16 is selected in the CONTINUOUS menu M6 mode only BSS is on M6 mode only e Battery level is low Colors are unnatural e White balance does not match light source No menu is displayed when MENU button Camera is in movie mode is pressed 98 Problem Picture can not be played back Pressing QUICK button when picture is displayed Tull screen does not create small picture Can not zoom in on picture during play back or review Nikon View 5 does not start when cam era connected or memory card insert ed in card reader or card slot Possible cause e Picture has been overwritten or renamed by a computer
2. e Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera e Error encountered while saving photo Reformat memory card or insert new memory card e Camera in review mode half press shutter button to return to mode e Camera in D mode se lect mode No pictures on mem ory card 101 SOJON Je2UYIEL Fr SOJON Je2UYIEL fr COMMUNICATIONS ERROR FILE CONTAINS NO IMAGE DATA NO IMAGES ARE MARKED FOR TRANSFER Please change to Mass Storage mode in USB menu TRANSFER ERROR SYSTEM ERROR 102 Problem USB cable discon nected or memory card removed while pictures are being transferred to a com outer File created by com outer or different make of camera No pictures marked for transfer when YN CENE button pressed to copy pic tures to computer PTP selected for USB when 47 GCENE but ton pressed to copy pictures to computer Error occurred while pictures were being transferred to a com outer Error has occurred in camera s internal cir cultry Solution If error message is dis played in computer moni tor click OK to exit Nikon View 5 Turn camera off and reconnect cable or re place memory card then turn camera on Delete file or relormat memory card Disconnect camera and mark at least one picture for transfer before con necting camera again Disconnect camera and se lect Mass Storage in USB menu before connecting camera ag
3. 1 Position the camera Mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat stable surface 2 Turn the self timer on The self timer setting is controlled with the multi selector 241 2 aAa Ne A ORC y 1600 NORMAL AUTO C 15 1600 NORMAL AUTO C 15 Press multi selector up to Press multi selector up or display self timer menu down to highlight ON 2 re Press multi selector right to exit menu self timer menu will also close if no op eration is performed for about two sec onds When timer is on self timer icon O is displayed in monitor 1600 NORMAL AUTO L 5 55 D OOUS pue UIOg puo g s Inypld Hury OOYUS puke UIOg puoAag sain Ig Hu1jeL Compose the picture Adjust camera settings and frame the picture Remember that the camera will focus on the closest object compose your picture with no other ob jects between your subject and the camera 4 Start the timer Press the shutter release button all the way down to lock focus and acti vate the timer AG Count down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken Full press The self timer lamp on the front of the camera will start to blink when the shutter release but ton is pressed and continue to blink until one second before the photo is taken The self timer lamp will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released To stop the timer be
4. 33 34 44 79 5 Print order ICON n c 88 6 Protect ICON ccceeeeeeee ee 90 7 Current frame number total number of frames 8 Image quality ee 61 9 IMAGE SIZE n 62 10 Time of recording 06 22 11 Date of recording 06 22 Appears only when battery is running low Controlling the Monitor To hide camera settings or photo info press the multi selector to the left Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again x Indicators pe Pan Indicators displayed hidden 600 NORMAL AU a 00SZ XId1OOD 24 mouy 0 bura D uopn pou 00SZ XId1OOD 24 mouy 0 6ul 385 uo nNpojzU C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through cam era menus to page through or select pictures during playback RM 78 and to control the dis play of indicators in the monitor In 6 mode the ulti selector is also used to select the shooting m mode and to turn the self timer on and off Self timer on off A 55 r Press up to display self timer menu press OON gt up or down to highlight v option Press right to exit menu Shooting mode selection PB 52 Indicators on off A 7 Press to left to hide or display indicators in monitor Press down to display shoot ing mode menu press up or down to highlight option Press right to e
5. Slide the cover latch in the direction of the E icon A1 until the red dot is visible A2 indicating that the cover is unlatched Slide the cover out B and flip it open C lh ooo 000 000 24 Insert the battery and memory card Insert a fully charged EN EL2 battery with the and contacts oriented as shown in the label on the underside of the battery chamber card slot cover A Insert the memory card as shown in the label at the entrance to the memory card slot B slid ing it in until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up the card is fully in serted when the top of the card is level with the top of the eject button 2 Close the battery chamber card slot cover Close the battery chamber card slot cover A B and slide the latch in the direction of the G icon until the red dot is hidden indicating that the cover is latched C To prevent the battery or memory card being dislodged during operation be sure that the cover is securely latched Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment Other memory cards however must be formatted before first use For information on formatting memory cards see Camera Setup CF Card Format A 73 17 z sd S S414 e1mo sda s Sul4 elo pny Step 3 Check the Battery Level Before using the camera check the battery level in the monitor to make sure
6. ence CD window Already Have Nikon View In order to transfer pictures to your computer using the UC E3 USB cable the COOLPIX 2500 requires the version of Nikon View 5 provided with the cam era If you have a version of Nikon View that was included with another Nikon digital camera you will need to upgrade to the version provided with the COOLPIX 2500 42 2 Install Adobe Acrobat Reader The installation instructions are in Portable Document Format PDF To Ee view the instructions you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or later If A you have already installed this version of Acrobat proceed to Step 3 To install Adobe Acrobat Reader open the g folder for the language of your choice and WW S double click the installer icon The installer setup Reader Installer start up screen will be displayed follow the on _ nstallericon Installer icon screen instructions to complete installation Windows Macintosh Acrobat Reader 4 0 Setup Sa xj Welcome to the Acrobat Reader 4 0 Setup program Adobe This program will install Acrobat Reader 4 0 on your ins computer A itis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs y before running this Setup program N Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program ti WARNING Thi is protected b ight d a fap lt international Genie i Se eae Ac I ob at Re adel 1 0 Unautho
7. or Low At settings other than Auto an image sharpening Mia icon appears in the monitor GOO 1600 NORMAL AUTO 68 Camera Setup The SET UP Menu J This chapter details the options available in the SET UP menu where you can adjust basic camera set tings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and restoring settings to their default values 69 The SET UP menu contains options for basic camera setup The SET UP menu is accessed from the SHOOTING menu for AG MA or scene mode no menu is available in movie mode To make a selection from the SET UP menu 1 2 IMAGE QUALITY dnjas es we So BSET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode SHOOTING MENU VENUKOJ JA ts O AS SELECT E Highlight page tab selected page Highlight tab highlighted in green D 6 BRIGHTNESS AUTO OFF Brightness gt Brightness CF Card Format CF Card Format Date Auto Off gt Language UN Reset All OFF SELECT Display SET UP menu Highlight menu item 70 Te 2 i AUTO OFF Auto Off PA 3 On MENU aae 54 Ma DSS MENUX aiae 295A 0 Ma Dt Display options Highlight option to return to previous menu press multi selector to left dnjas esowey AUTO OFF To exit the menu and return to shoot eae ing mode press the MENU button Reset All OFF SELECT gt SET Make selection 71
8. that the battery is charged 3 Turn the lens section to shooting position Before taking pictures rotate the lens sec tion to bring the lens into shooting position as shown at right If you omit this step be fore sliding the mode selector to 6 a mes sage will be displayed in the monitor To clear the message from the screen rotate the lens section to shooting position 2 Turn the camera on Slide the mode selector to 6 UJ V Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer The Lens Section When adjusting the angle of the lens rotate the lens section slowly do not use excessive force Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers hair or clothing between the lens section and the camera body Removing the Memory Card Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera Is off When removing memory cards turn the camera off and open the battery chamber card slot cover 1 Press the eject but ton to partially eject the card 2 and then remove the card by hand 18 33 Check the battery level in the monitor Battery fully Camera functions en charged normally Recharge or replace al Low battery battery without de lay WARNING 1 No pictures can be Battery taken until battery ete exhausted has been recharged EXHAUSTED J or replaced The Clock Battery The camera s internal clock calendar is
9. ture Instead details visible at maximum optical zoom are enlarged produc ing a slightly grainy image While digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame even if objects in other areas of the frame are closer to the camera 57 OOYUS puke UIOg puo g s INpPlid HuyeL After each shot the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor until being recorded to the memory card The following op erations can be performed while the picture is dis D OOYUS puke UIOg puo g s NPld Huy Keep or Delete Picture Review played 58 Delete picture Pause display UU V SCENE Description A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right aes Select No to save picture and M return to shooting mode e Select Yes to delete picture Display will be paused for ten seconds and pause icon will change oke During this time you can press ey SCENE to record picture and return to shooting mode or press Le to delete photo as described above Picture will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for ten seconds Fine Tuning Camera Settings The Mode Menu In mode changes to some settings are made with the help of a SHOOT ING menu that appears when the MENU button Is pre
10. Before Connecting the Camera Before connecting your camera to a computer make sure that Nikon View 5 is installed Use a Reliable Power Source When transferring data between the camera and the computer be sure that the battery is fully charged If in doubt recharge the battery before begin ning transfer or use the optional EH 60 AC adapter 45 suo UUOD ig gt M R suoip uuo 7 Press the WW GCENE button When the camera is connected and turned on Nikon View 5 will start automatically see the reference CD for details Once Nikon View 5 PREPARING has started press the ZW GCENE button to be TOURAN DER gin copying the pictures selected in Step 2 to the computer The message PREPARING TO TRANSFER will appear in the camera monitor 8 Wait for the pictures to be transferred to the computer While pictures being copied to the computer the camera monitor will show TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER Do not turn the cam TRANSFERRING era off remove the memory card or discon PROE TO a COMPUTER nect the cable while transfer is in progress 9 Remove the camera from the system When all marked pictures have been trans ferred the message TRANSFER COMPLETED will be displayed in the camera monitor Be tore disconnecting the cable or turning the cam era off you must remove the camera from the system as follows TRANSFER COMPLETED Windows XP Click the Safely Rem
11. Choosing a Self Timer Mode ccccceececeeeeeeeeeees 55 Framing Pictures Optical and Digital ZOOM cccccccccccccccccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 57 Keep or Delete Picture Review ccccccccccseecccccccceceeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeaaeaeeeeees 58 Fine Tuning Camera Settings The O Mode MenU cccccceseseseseseseeeeeen 59 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size wo cccccccecccccccecceeeeeeeees 60 Adjusting Exposure EXP l ceccccceccccccccccceesenseseseseceeceeeeeeeesaaeseneeseeeeeeeseeeanaas 63 Keeping Colors True White Balance wo ccccccccccscsseececcecccccceceensneeaeeeeeeeeseeeseeaaaas 64 Taking Pictures in a SEQUENCE CONTINUOUS ccccccccccseeeeccceeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenans 66 Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector 2 06 ccccccccccecececceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 67 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening ccccccccccce es teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenees 68 Camera Setup The SET UP Menu ccccecceeeseeeeeessseseeeeeeeeseeseeeeaeaeeeenneneeees 69 Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness ccccccccccccceceeeseseessseeeeceeeeeeeeeeanans f Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format cccccccccccccceeteeccceeeeeeeeeceseeenneees 73 Setting the Time and Date Date 0 cccccccccccccccccccseteecescece nee eeeeeeeueeeeeeseeesaneeess 74 Conserving Battery Power Auto Off ccccccccccccccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeess 74 Choosing a Language Langu
12. E ETE PESEN EAE EEE A P aoe A A A T ale vi Introduction Before You Begin c ccccccceeceeeeseessseeeceeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeenssaneaees Overview About This Manual ccccccccccceceensseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaasseeseeeeeseeeees 2 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 The Parts of the Camera and Their FUNCIO socasestoncea sn cate a E A A E E e 4 Where to Find It Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 s s s 4 How to Use It Camera Controls and Displays ccccccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Menu Guide Index to Menu Options cccccecccscssessseseeeeeeeeeeeseananaaeseeeeeeees 9 Tutorial Getting Started wiasesines sss dininasesevounansesancusesdensonsemandaudeanesinsiieduatdeucveauns 15 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera sssceceeeeeeeeeeanesssseeeeees 16 Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap ven 0s icine ccssnctcnuisehiasabs cerensstncsshsaludsdvaensaredinns 16 Step 2 lnsert the Battery and Memory Card sssinneesenninesssiririesrrrirresssrrrrne 16 Step 3 Check the Battery Level ssssssnsnninnuueessssnsrririnnursrnsnnrrrrrrrrerersrrrrrn 18 Step 4 Choose a Language ais cicicegesavetnceschssivenitiiusuwacatenhscsettduiiestvantecssDswasentnost 20 Step 5 Set the Time and Date hos vecesecsecsaevensconovadecsscnussauventoeedeasecscdseweenee bose 22 Taking Pictures TING BASICS xcicecaccsmusnacictencdacasetexesaeetadvadetsatewselenevescietiasewexsons 24 Step 1 Ready the Camera cocewerexzssensschvo
13. Images Confirmation dialog displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to put choice into effect e Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures e Select Yes to delete all pictures on memory card protected pictures will not be deleted Before Deletion Once deleted pictures can not be recovered Be sure that any pictures you would like to keep have been transterred to your computer Protected Pictures Pictures marked with a Om icon are protected and can not be selected for deletion 87 a D 3 amp ay A et kam n WO D A ai nual J PLeq ejd SUL nuaj y2eqAejg ayJ yIeg SainypIg HulAej_ im Ordering Prints Print Set Selecting Print Set from the playback menu dis plays the menu shown at right Using the Print set option you can specify the pictures to be printed the number of prints and the informa tion to be included on each print This informa tion is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format DPOF Once a print order has been created the memory card can be removed from the camera and inserted in any DPOF compatible p SET o Print set gt m Delete print set OFF SELECT SET device be it your personal photo printer or a photofinisher s print system and pictures printed directly from the card Option Description Printset Create or modify print order Delete pr
14. U4 00Se Xid100D Nikon En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the COOLPIX 2500 DIGITAL CAMERA CE Shoot View and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1 Ready the camera Getting ready FistSteps SSC First Steps we 16 camerasetup ister NS STEP 2 Take pictures Snapshots auto mode Tutorial Taking Pictures scene mode Custom shots and movies lt Taking Pictures The Details STEP 3 Play them back while shooting Review and Deletion after shooting Basic Playback and delete unwanted pictures coimmediatey L Keep or Delte EN 5e while shooting O Review and Deletion BR 31 during playback Basic Playback R 78 Delete multiple pictures Deleting Pictures BR s6 STEP 4 lInstall camera software Install software Quick Start Guide provided a Nikon View 5 Reference Get to know Nikon View 5 an a n CO STEP 5 Copy pictures to your computer Transfer pictures Connections Wa Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below Please be sure to read all instructions Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 MO thoroughly to get the most from your camera Menu Guide lt gt Quick Start Guide Overview EA X The Quick Start Guide takes you First Steps K through the process of unpacking a
15. and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water then dry thoroughly Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period remove the bat tery after checking to make sure that the camera is off and the lens housed inside the camera body Do not store your camera in locations that e are poorly ventilated or damp e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F are subject to humidities of over 60 Optional Accessories At the time of writing the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 2500 Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details IUE EEL Ea Additional EN EL2 Li ion batteries are available trom your retailer or local Nikon representative PN e e veF yerta EH 60 AC adapter Eaa EEE CS E2500 soft case ECEE uela EC CF series CompactFlash memory cards EEE ELE available in a variety of capacities eEC AD1 PC card adapter Aolat oldatos HL E2500 monitor hood 74 MY G d Approved Memory Cards In addition to the cards listed above the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX 2500 SanDisk SDCFB series 16 MB 32 MB 48 M
16. are not satisfied with the re sults you can delete the picture instantly by pressing the 4 m button If you need more time to study the picture you can pause the display for up to ten seconds by pressing the ID button For more information see Keep or Delete A 58 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there Is contrast between the subject and background and the subject is evenly lit It does not perform well if the sub ject is very dark or moving rapidly if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene e g the sun is behind your subjects and their fea tures are in deep shadow or if the subject contains objects at different dis tances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card a icon will be dis played in the monitor Pictures taken while earlier images are being recorded are stored in a tempo rary memory buffer When the buffer is full an hourglass x icon will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled Do not turn the camera off remove the memory card or remove or discon nect the power source while w or is displayed 29 S INPId Huiye jeuo ny lo T 30 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off to save battery power Return the lens section to the closed position To protect the lens return the lens section to its housi
17. camera will be reproduced with vivid photo quality results on PIM compliant printers 105 Sa ON jed1UUIa xapul fe Symbols 1600 1280 1024 640 62 shooting mode 6 EB playback mode 6 Es button 4 33 34 78 80 Q button 4 33 79 31 button 5 53 TI button 5 33 34 78 80 ENI button 5 33 34 79 80 MM sce shooting mode mov jes See self timer A See shooting mode auto Accessories See optional ac cessories AF See focus indicator Autofocus 28 Auto Off 74 Auto Transfer 91 Back Light 40 BASIC 61 Battery 16 17 19 life 104 storing Vv Beach Snow 38 BEST SHOT SELECTOR 67 Brightness 72 BSS See BEST SHOT SELECTOR 106 C Camera strap 16 CF card See memory card CF Card Format 73 Clock calendar 19 Close Up 40 CompactFlash card memory card Compression See image qual ity Computer See Nikon View 5 transfer CONTINUOUS 66 Copy 40 Copying images See transfer D Date 22 23 DCF See Design rule for Cam era File systems Delete 86 87 Deleting images from playback menu 86 87 in full frame playback 78 in quick review 33 in thumbnail review 34 80 Design rule for Camera File sys tems 49 Digital Print Order Format 88 DISP See monitor indicators photo information DPOF See digital Print Order Format See E Error messages 100 102 EXP 63 Exposure compensation 6 63 F FINE 61 Firework
18. in full screen review and full frame playback when they are displayed in the top right corner of the monitor A8 7 49 SUOI IBUUOD FY 50 Taking Pictures The Details In Tutorial Taking Pictures you learned the basic order of operations for taking pictures in Almay mode This chapter details the options available for taking pictures in all shooting modes It is divided into the following sections Beyond Point and Shoot Read this section for advice on the most frequently used camera controls including shooting mode and scene selection flash mode the self timer and zoom as well as for information on the operations that can be performed while pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting Fine Tuning Camera Settings This section details the options available in the SHOOTING menu Beyond Point and Shoot D 52 58 Fine Tuning Camera Settings O 51 Beyond Point and Shoot Camera Controls OOYS pue jUlog puoA g s NP d HuryeL oJ Ala M or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode In mode you have a choice of four basic shooting modes for information on choosing a shooting mode see Tutorial Taking Pic tures A 24 MA Manual Auto produces good results in a wide range of situations Use for snapshots or when you want control over image quality amp 61 image size A 62 and exposure compensation A 63 while leaving the camera in charge
19. of other settings Choose this mode for complete control over all camera settings including white balance RH 64 sharpening fi 68 and BSS B amp 67 You can also choose to take pictures in continuous sequence while the shutter release button is held down f 66 This mode is used to record NORMAL quality silent movies 320 x 240 pixels in size QVGA at a rate of about fifteen frames per second Recording begins when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down and ends when the shutter release but ton Is Tully pressed a second time ein place of the number of exposures remaining the exposure count display in monitor shows the length of the movie that can be recorded e Movie ends automatically after fifteen seconds or when no more space is available on the memory card e Movies are stored as QuickTime movie files ending in MOV e The flash turns off automatically e Menus and scene selection are disabled in movie mode Pressing the SCENE button in A6 or M6 mode displays a menu of twelve scenes where you can choose an option suited to your subject and com position and let the camera adjust settings for best results For more infor mation see Tutorial Getting Creative A 36 52 m x AG amp Flash Photography The 4 Button In mode the 4 button controls the flash Four flash modes are available restrictions may apply in scene mode Re 36 4 AUTO Flash fires wh
20. on or off to to a computer SCENE select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date Ri 44 Select current Ta AE Press multi selector to left to hide or display ea photo info superimposed on picture in mon photo info itor A 7 Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode release press the QUICK button or press the shutter QUICK release button halfway Return to mode 33 uo1 j q pue m ln y jeo Thumbnail Review Pressing the m W button in full screen review z displays a menu of four thumbnail images The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed Sto Press Description eh OA Press the multi selector up down left or right rulsimlisinis pkaauires Eo to highlight thumbnails With four thumbnails displayed press the Ea button once to view nine thumbnail images Press D to zoom in from nine thumbnails to a four thumbnail view or when four thumbnails are displayed to view highlight ed picture full size Change number of ey pictures displayed A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select Delete highlighted aie elect No to exit i T Rn without deleting ae U vEsoRNo picture No D e elect Yes to de Yes lete picture SSELECT Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a ANA icon Turn this marking on or off to SCENE s
21. or other make of camera 82 e Picture is displayed in full screen review Small pictures can only be created in playback mode e Picture Is amovie Small pictures can only be created from photos e Picture is already a small picture e There is not enough free space on the memo ry card for a small picture e Picture Is a movie e Picture was created using small picture option e Camera Is off e EH 60 AC adapter available separately is not properly connected or battery is dead e USB cable not correctly connected or card not properly inserted in card reader card adapter or card slot e Camera is not registered in Device Manager Windows only See Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for further information on troubleshooting Nikon View 5 p 82 S8 0N ruya N E 83 99 __ Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them iai Problem Solution Y os calendar not Set clock calendar to cur 22 Te rent date and time 23 WARNING S ON jedUYIE Satan E e Turn camera off and re 19 BATTERY place battery EXHAUSTED Use focus lock to focus on AF E E Toa another subject at same flashes red distance then recompose photograph Use the flash or steady the camera by mounting it on Slow shutter speed a tripod placing it on a lev Photos may be blurred el surface or
22. resume play back press the quick button again Rewind movie When movie is paused pressing the multi se one frame lector up rewinds the movie one frame When movie is paused pressing the multi se lector down advances the movie one frame Advance ae It the last frame of the movie is displayed movie one ee pressing the multi selector down ends movie playback and displays the first frame of the movie 84 The Playback Menu Managing Pictures The playback menu contains options for deleting pictures and protecting im ages from deletion You can also create a digital print order for printing E photographs on any device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format 2 DPOF and select images for transfer to a computer To view the playback menu 1 DELETE Se Print Set o Protect A Auto Transfer I CF Card Format 1 Brightness OFF SELECT _ SET Select Press MENU button to display playback menu nual y2eqAejg By y gt eg S INPId HulAe The playback menu contains the following options DELETE tT Deet gt Print Set I om Protect wv Auto Transfer CI CF Card Format 4 Brightness Delete MENUO Some SS S00 Sled as lt Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness Memory Card Format Brightness The CF Card Format and Brightness options can also be accessed from the SET UP menu for 6 mode These options are described in Camera Setup R 6
23. 1 pressing the Q O button when a copy is displayed has no effect yoeqAe d 1seg y eg S INPId Hule Restrictions on Small Picture The small picture function described in this section can not be used in quick review Copies can not be created from movies Additional copies of an image can not be created from a small picture file pressing the SMALL PIC quick button when a copy is displayed will have no effect Pressing the SMALL PIC button will also have no effect if there is not enough space for the copy on the memory card The COOLPIX 2500 may not be able to create small copies from images taken with another make of camera Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Copies created with the small picture function may not display correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera You may also not be able to transfer copies from other models of Nikon digital camera to a computer 83 Movie Playback Movies are indicated by a MM icon In full frame playback movies can be viewed using the QquickKe button Movies can not be played back when thumbnails are displayed Ne QUICKEI START_ TE yoeqAe g dIseg yeg S NPId HUl ejd i Press Description When movie ends final frame is displayed for Start playback Quick one second followed by a still image of the first frame Pause resume Pressing the quick rc while Hes is playback QUICK in progress pauses display To
24. 9 85 nua y2eqAejg ayJ yIeg SainypIdg HulAejg im Deleting Pictures Delete The Delete menu contains the following options p EE All Images Delete all pictures Option Description Delete selected photo Selected Images ji graphs and movies 88a T Selected Image All Images VENUKOJ sisi as 4 OA Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies To delete selected photographs and movies 1 86 ana egg Selected Images gt P All Images MEN OFF SELECT Highlight picture SET 2 en ee S CORO s Te S O AD gt SELECT SET QUICKEIDONE 4 GY Press multi selector up or down to se lect picture for deletion Selected pic tures are marked by 1 icon Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pic tures for deletion To deselect picture highlight and press multi selector up or down To exit without deleting pic tures press MENU button pag Press QUICKIE to display a confirmation dia log Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to put choice into effect e Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures e Select Yes to delete all selected pictures ey GZ piss OFF SELECT D gt SET Deleting All Photographs and Movies To delete all pictures on the memory card 1 mie 2 aes ALL IMAGES ite All Images gt Hea Seas co om Exclude OFF SELECT SET OFF SELECT SET Highlight All
25. AC adapter available separately the camera will remain on for thirty minutes if no operations are performed regardless of the setting in the Auto Off menu 74 Choosing a Language Language This option is used to choose the language in which LANGUAGE camera menus and messages are displayed For more information see Tutorial First Steps PR 20 Language MENUKOJ sai as OA Choosing a USB Protocol USB Before pictures can be copied to a computer via direct USB connection 44 you will need to select a USB transfer protocol that matches that used by your computer s operating system Your camera supports two protocols PTP Picture Trans ter Protocol and Mass Storage MENUKOJ sia as OA Protocol Description PTP Choose Picture Transfer Protocol Mass Storage Choose the Mass Storage transfer protocol Windows XP If PTP is selected in the USB menu when the camera is connected to a com puter running Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional an error will be displayed when the A GCENE button is pressed to begin transfer Mac OS X Pictures can not be transferred using the ZW SCENE button in Mac OS X Use Nikon View 5 to transfer pictures See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for details 735 dnjas esawes a y A Restoring Default Settings Reset All Mma Mode Only Reset All is used to reset settings to their default J RESET ALL
26. AMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact your local au thorized Nikon dealer 2 To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used Ea gt This icon marks cautions infor This icon marks tips additional S mation that you should read be iW information you may find hep fore use to prevent damage to ct ful when using your camera O your camera 7 O This icon marks notes informa This icon indicates that more in tion that you should read before formation is available elsewhere 2 using your camera in this manual Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product sup port and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe Attp www nikon euro com e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available trom the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact Information http www nikon image com eng 3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 The Parts of the Camera an
27. B 64 MB 96 MB 128 MB 4x USB series 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 80 MB 8x USB series 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 80 MB 10x USB series 128 MB 160 MB Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer Lexar Media 95 m x4 g S ON e21UyY2 L Web Resources At the time of writing the following on line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment For Product Information and Tips e For users in the USA http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe Attp www nikon euro com e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com For Contact Information Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at http www nikon image com eng Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected check the list of common prob lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative Refer to the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for information on solving the problems listed here Problem Possible cause e Camera is off e Battery is not correctly inserted e Battery is exhausted e EH 60 AC adapter available separately is not properly connected e Camera is in sleep mode Press shutter release 74 Monitor is blank button haltway e USB cable is connected Camera turns off e Battery is low e
28. EAI ARS TE Gu VV 1 9 15 9 EV T 3 5 17 6 EV 103 SO JON JeEdUYyrIaL Fr 4 mo G Shutter Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter Speed 2 3000 S Aperture Electronically controlled preset aperture Range Two steps f 2 7 and f 4 5 W Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 100 auto gain to ISO 400 equivalent Self timer Ten second duration Built in Speedlight Range 0 4 3 0 m 1 9109 W odi ean alee SaN Flash control Sensor flash system Power sources e One rechargeable Nikon EN EL2 lithium ion battery supplied e EH 60 AC adapter available separately Battery life EN EL2 Approximately 80 minutes measured at room temper ature 20 C 68 F under standard Nikon test condi tions zoom adjusted with each shot flash used in ap proximately one third of photographs image quality set to NORMAL Dimensions W x H x D MA lt 595 lt 3 Simm 45 lt 23 X12 Approximately 165 g 5 9 oz without battery or mem ory card Operating Environment Temperature O 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Your camera names pictures according to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera 104 System requirements Nikon View 5 Windows OS Pre installed versions of Wi
29. NUKOJ JA s O AS Position cursor in SET UP menu Highlight Language 20 Srightne LANGUAGE Language MEN OFF SO Display options LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format MEN OFF SELECT 48 De En Fr H Es p gt SET Return to SET UP menu If you have yet to set the time and date proceed to Step 5 6 on the following page to set the time and date ue Language Choose a language from OFF SELECT Deutsch German English Fran ais French Japanese Espanol Spanish 21 Ss sda s SulJ4 eloyny sda s SuljJ elozny Step 5 Set the Time and Date Information on the time and date of recording is included with all pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera To set the camera s internal clock to the correct time and date D1 IMAGE QUALITY gt TE Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode OFF SELECT SET SET UP Brightness SHOOTING MENU MENUKA JA S tS ENDOFF S SET Highlight SET UP menu page tab 9 BRIGHTNESS DATE Brightness gt Brightness CF Card Format CF Card Format MENUX JAE 2S O AS VENUKO JAE S S Position cursor in SET UP menu Highlight Date 22 m DATE je DATE Y M D Y M D A 2 00 2 Omen 2002 MR 01 P v v 00 00 MENUKO J MENUKO JME N Display DATE menu Highlight Year Month Day hour or minute selected item blinks on and off in green sdays ys4a14
30. S NPId 6 Change ie iton once to view nine thumbnail images Press number of F V a ce i nee 6 to zoom in from nine thumbnails to a four ae ie thumbnail view or when four thumbnails are dis oy played to view highlighted picture full size A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to select Delete zags e Select No to exit with E highlighted T e out deleting picture picture W ves or no 7 eSelect Yes to delete No D picture Yes SELECT Select high I Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a lighted picture NA N icon Turn this marking on or off to select for transfer to SCENE the pictures that will be transferred to a comput a computer ler at a later date RM 44 Create small SMALL If the current picture Fe photograph pressing copy of high PIC the quicK button will create a small copy for elec lighted picture QUICKE tronic distribution BH 82 80 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use the Q button to zoom in on photos dis played in single image playback playback zoom can not be used with movies or copies created with the small picture function To Press Description Zoom increases each time button is pressed to a maximum of 6 0 x While image is zoomed in amp icon and zoom ratio are dis played in upper left corner of monitor Zoom photo in Q View other Pr
31. The SET UP menu contains the following options op 2H m ly Option O Brightness CF Card Format T2 73 pate 4 7 79 WS 76 dnjas esawes EN OFF SELECT SET Reset All M6 only Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness This option controls monitor brightness Press the BRIGHTNESS multi selector up or down to increase or decrease j the brightness of the monitor by moving the ar row to the right of the display up or down E EW OFF SSELECT DSSET SET UP Menu Options The Brightness and CF Card Format options can also be accessed from the playback menu in mode fH 85 72 Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format The memory card provided with your camera is CF CARD FORMAT formatted at shipment If you purchase additional a WARNING memory cards for added storage you will how All images will i be deleted ever need to format the cards before first use to f ensure that they work properly in your camera ama Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card OFF SELECT DSET Selecting CF Card Format from the setup or playback menus displays the confirmation dialog shown above To format the memory card ae CARD FORMAT 2 A WARNING All images will a be deleted e AO FORMATTING Formatl gt MENUKA JMN Highlight Format to exit without Press multi selector to right to start formatting card highlight No and formatting Formatting b
32. age xi iisiesaaiiaawerntentdsnannidanan Nenldvtiaansuesentatiuitaatanas 13 Choosing a USB Protocol OSE esiiurissse niedeni nin ra i 75 Restoring Default Settings Reset All MB Mode Only aiaiaaeo 76 Playing Pictures Back Playback Mode ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 77 Basic Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail Playback ccccccccceeeeceeeeeeeees 78 The Playback Menu Managing Pictures ssssssssnnnsnrnnnrnnnnrnrnrnrnrnrnrrrrrrernnne 85 Deleting Pictures DEEE oeseri iistri enron nE EE CEE eE ESE a ETRE 86 Ordening Prints AANT SE nerse er ie E EEN EEEE 88 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect cccccccccccccceeseeeeteeeceseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 90 Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfel 0 0 cccccccccceeeceeeeeeeceseseeeeeeeaeaes 91 Technical Notes Camera Care Options and Resources sseeeeeeeeeeeees 93 Caring tor YOUR Camela ierisinde aoi aida eini 94 Optional ACCESSOMICS 0 ccccccccccceeccccceee seen ceeeceeseeeceeeceeseeeeceeeeeeueeeeeseeeesenneeseeenaas 95 Web R SOUICES ccceccccccc ce eeccccccee cee eeeeeeee cede ceeeeee sede eeeeeeeeseneseseeeeaaneeeseeeeeanneeees 96 MOUDIGSAO CTIA ccsiniciesaeinsmhendiiasaniesiiohasnaiidiendnteidaideunsibrichiunitednaadanssibihenaimlosdeaits 96 Specifications csinostnccinouieadesiiesaasthueinosiesniaetdtedusaduiedaaueseeaaadesimrt Stamnlonedaacuxsaetio reunions 103 NON os 25s ee AA IAN AAE NAA AEE A AA AA T A A T 106 Introd
33. ain Check that the camera is properly connected and that the battery is fully charged Turn camera off unplug optional AC adapter if us ing or remove and re in sert battery and turn cam era on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon representative Specifications E2500 digital camera Effective pixels 2 0 million ee p 4 high density CCD total pixels 2 11 million Image size pixels e 1600 x 1200 1600 1024 x 768 1024 e 1280 x 960 1280 e 640 x 480 640 Lens 3 x Zoom Nikkor Focal length F 5 6 16 8 mm 35 mm 135 camera format equiv alent 37 111 mm f number f 2 7 Ag Construction Seven elements in six groups Digital zoom AO Autofocus AF Contrast detect through the lens TTL AF Focus range 30 cm 1 4 cm 1 6 in Close Up mode Focus area selection Five area multi AF with auto AF area selection Monitor 1 5 110 000 dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Frame coverage mode Approximately 97 vertical and 97 horizontal Storage Media Type CompactFlash CF cards File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems DCF and Digital Print Order Format DPOF Compression JPEG baseline compliant Exposure Metering 256 segment matrix metering Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensa tion 2 0 2 0 EV in steps of EV SEM
34. amera B enters playback mode with the most recent iC E N v ture displayed in the monitor TEs Mill The following operations can be performed in playback mode yoeqAe g dIseg eg S INPId HulAe Press the multi selector up to view pictures record Vodice ed before the current photo down to view pictures recorded after the current photo Keep multi se lector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame pictures number SCE W Press the m w button to display up to nine pic tures at a time as small thumbnail previews BM 80 pictures A contirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to select Delete Hag e Select No to exit without current 0 5 eee deleting picture picture W vesorno 7 eSelect Yes to delete picture Yes SELECT 78 To Press Description Zoom Q Press the Q gt button for an enlarged view of the photo in current photo A 81 Select current picture for transfer to a computer Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a WU icon Turn this marking on or off to select the pic tures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date Rj 44 Create small copy of current picture Bmore If the current picture is marked with a Mil icon to an Quick show that it is a movie pressing the QUICK button starts and pauses movie playback A8 84 He Press multi selector to left to h
35. ape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes e Focus is Ta at infinity the focus indicator AF is not displayed e Flash turns off amp automatically Camera Shake xx m Woh eu Flash turns off automatically Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited for example in museums and art galleries or in other settings in which you do not want mic use the flash eThe Best Shot Selector BSS 4 67 turns on automatically reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement e Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings Be sure to obtain permission first Camera Shake x Fireworks Show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light trom a firework The camera responds more rapid ly to the shutter release button ensuring that you can cap ture the start of the burst e Focus is fixed at infinity the focus indicator AF is not displayed e Flash turns off D automatically e Follow the firework as it ascends and press the shutter release button all the way down at the start of the burst e Self timer can not be used A8 56 Camera Shake 39 dAI eaID HuljyJaD euUo NL BE aaizealD 6u1j ZeH evo ny BE A Camera is set to focus on objects as close as 4 cm 1 69 A from the lens making it possible to capture vivid colors in close up shots of flowers insects and other small objects with the background artisticall
36. aved to a Zip disk or other removable me dia for delivery to a photofinisher Any copies stored on the memory card after transfer can be deleted to make way for new pictures which you can then add to the growing digital photo album on your computer 41 SuO 9UUOZ tg Before You Begin Installing Nikon View 5 Before copying pictures to your computer you will need to install Nikon View 5 an application that allows you to transfer pictures from the camera memory card to a computer hard disk and view them on the computer monitor To install Nikon View 5 you must have a computer running one of the following operating systems Pre installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition or Win Windows dows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OS 9 0 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X 10 1 2 or later Only models Macintosh vith built in USB ports supported The first step to installing Nikon View 5 is to read the installation instructions These are included on the reference CD provided with your camera 1 Insert the reference CD After turning on your computer and waiting for the operating system to start up place the reference CD in a CD ROM drive If you are using a Macintosh computer the reference CD window will open automatically on the desktop Windows users will need first to double click the My Computer icon and then the Nikon icon to open the refer
37. button a 1600 turin nui 1600 torn v Press button to display Press multi selector up or down until flash mode menu desired mode is highlighted 3 Aa Press multi selector to right to exit menu flash mode menu will also close if no op eration is performed for about two sec onds Current flash mode is shown by icon at bottom of monitor 1600 NORM C 15 q The ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons When lighting is poor and the flash is off the camera will automatically raise its sensitivity to light for faster exposures minimizing blur caused by camera shake When sensitivity is raised above the default value an ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that noise may appear in the final pic ture If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow a camera shake icon will appear in the monitor Use of a tripod or support is recom mended 54 Vv Delaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self Timer Mode When the self timer is on pictures will not be taken until ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed all the way down giving you time to position yourself in front of the camera when taking pictures in which you want to appear yourself When taking low light or close up shots with the tlash off the self timer can be used to prevent pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed To use the self timer
38. ctor to BF The camera will enter playback mode 78 5AN with your most recent picture displayed full l KE E I frame in the monitor SS Select the pictures to be transferred Press the El QV button to display the pic tures on the memory card in contact sheets of four or nine thumbnails SY 80 Confirm that only the pictures you want to copy to the computer are marked with a V icon To re move the N icon from a picture or to select an unmarked picture for transfer highlight the image with the multi selector and press the W SCENE button 3 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting it to a Transferring More than 999 Pictures No more than 999 pictures can be transferred at one time using the e7 GCENE button To copy more pictures use Nikon View 5 See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for details 44 4 Turn the computer on Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up D Connect the camera and computer Connect the UC E3 USB cable as shown below Use the flat connector for connection to the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the camera s USB connector Do not connect the camera via a USB hub or keyboard Turn the camera on Slide the mode selector to or D Ifthe UC EAA E3 is connected the monitor will remain off lk ene and all controls except the AW GCENE button gt ja and power switch will be inactive
39. d 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 5 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 00SZ XId1OOD 24 mouy 0 Hunza 5 uopnpo zu 3 Battery chamber memory card SIOt COVEF re 17 Cover release for use when connecting optional EH 60 AC adapter o n 19 95 110 USB connector nder GOVET cicnecisteiiaseeiwranians A5 wy QUICKE SMALL PIC button 31 82 P MENU button 59 70 85 1E GCENE NZ button 36 46 79 80 Tripod socket We 5 1 button 33 34 53 78 80 aI Flash ready lamp 28 74 Non slip grip A Mode selector B Monitor C Multi selector Dvd 1 5 q Pi Lloi 2 FA NTS ED E 00SZ XId100D 24 mouy 0 Bua g uomnponu E A 00SZ XId10O mouy 0 buia n uopnpo u C 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 6 to take still pictures and movies RM 52 BI playback mode to play them back RM 78 Slide the mode selector to OFF when you have finished using the Camera B The Monitor Playback mo
40. de The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting In 6 mode the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of camera settings 17 _ED O 1600 NOR AO cE 1 i 12 11 10 9 8 1 Zoom indicator cce 57 E Focus indicator cce 28 3 Recording indicator 29 4 Date not set icon 23 5 Camera shake icon 54 1 Displayed only when shutter release button is pressed halfway 2 Appears when clock calendar has not been set 6 6 Battery level indicator 19 7 Self timer indicator 55 8 Number of exposures remaining E E aoetecne toe 25 9 Exposure compensation 63 10 Flash MOde oosina 53 11 Image quality ee 61 AZ Image SIZE o on 62 13 Sensitivity gain indicator 54 14 Best shot selector BSS continu ous shooting mode 67 66 15 Image sharpening 68 16 White balance 64 17 Shooting mode 25 36 3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds 4 Appears only when battery is running low 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 A a VO _ 1 Current folder oo ceeeeeeee 49 J s 2 File number and type 49 3 Battery level indicator 19 A Transfer icon
41. den sation inside the device To prevent con densation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Notes on the monitor e The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a mal function Images recorded with the prod uct will not be affected e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon service repre sentative e Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could cause damage or malfunction Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be removed with a blower brush Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather e Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Smear When you frame bright subjects vertical comet like streaks that whiten toward ei ther end may appear in the monitor This phenomenon known as smear does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction Some smear ing may appear in movies Batteries e When you turn the device on check the battery level displayed in the monitor to determine whether the batt
42. display a welcome message No 4 3 Check indicators in the monitor If the low battery icon a 19 is dis ma played A recharge the battery or use an AC adapter available separately O The monitor also shows the number of pic tures that can be taken at current settings B If the message OUT OF MEMORY _ MEAWOMIA ie 13 appears in monitor the memory card is Tull O Delete pictures A 33 34 use a new memory card or choose a lower quality or image size A 60 Step 2 Choose Alm Mode 24 22 MA A OMA 1 i AUTO 15 ET C 15 Press multi selector down to display Select AJB selected shooting mode menu option is highlighted in green 23 AA Press multi selector to right to exit menu shooting mode menu will also close if no operation is performed for about two sec onds Current shooting mode is shown by icon at top left corner of monitor 1600 NORMAL 4 AUTO C 15 When you press the multi selector down to display the shooting mode menu the current shooting mode will be highlighted If A6 mode is already se lected press the multi selector to the right to exit the menu 25 S INPId Hurpje_ yjeuo pny io sain dig Hurje jewo pny lo Step 3 Adjust Camera Settings Optional The following table shows the default settings for Als mode For more infor mation refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column EE eee Flash mode Self timer Imag
43. e quality Image size Exp Auto Off NORMAL 1600 stat Flash fires automatically when lighting is 53 poor Self timer off 55 56 Pictures compressed for balance between quality and file size that is ideal for snap 61 shots Pictures are 1 600 x 1 200 pixels in size 62 No exposure compensation performed oS Step 4 Frame the Picture 4 1 Adjust the lens angle The lens section can be rotated 130 forward from its housing in the camera body and 90 back toward the monitor To frame a quick arms length self portrait rotate the lens to point in the same direction as the monitor When the lens is obscured by the camera body a warning will be displayed in the monitor and pictures can not be taken To Forward i gt Back toward monitor 0 lt gt Range of rotation lt gt Shooting position clear the message from the monitor rotate the lens section to shooting position 26 4 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands 43 Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background Indicator in monitor wo F mS Yr X T shows amount of Zoom out Zoom in N N zoom while either button is pressed A 1600 NORMAL AUTO C 15 When the camera is zoomed all the way in holding the lt button down tor about two seconds extends the zoom range digitally digital zoom 57 The zoom indicato
44. e memory card The flash turns off and focus distance exposure and auto white balance are determined by the first photograph in the series BSS off camera functions normally When BSS is on a BSS icon appears in the monitor ES 1600 NORMAL C 15 Restrictions on BSS BSS is not available at CONTINUOUS settings other than Single Selecting Continuous or Multi Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS 67 sbulyjas es we Buluny euly seainyzdig HujeL o shulyjas es we Huluny aulj seainyzd1g Huel e Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening The camera automatically emphasizes the borders P OJT aie between light and dark areas of each picture mak ing the image seem sharper The effects are too subtle to be seen in the camera monitor but are visible when the picture Is viewed on a computer monitor or printed Mts mode gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed in Alias and scene modes the camera adjusts sharpening according to the subject OFF SELECT SET Option Description A Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results adjustment per formed differs from image to image Image processed to increase sharpness making edges more Tighe distinct D Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images Low Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level Off No sharpening performed When taking pictures that will later be retouched choose settings of Normal
45. e number of pictures that can be stored on eight and sixteen megabyte memory cards at different combinations of image quality and size 8 MB memory card 16 MB memory card 86 NOTA 15 23 34 71 N 47 69 144 BASIC 29 43 60 tis 39 86 WA 229 Figures are approximate File size of JPEG images depends on scene record ed producing wide variations in number of images that can be stored s6hulj aS es we Hulunl aul4 sainjzdI1g HUELL Image Quality To reduce the amount of memory that each shot IMAGE QUALITY occupies pictures are compressed as they are saved NORMAL FINE to the memory card Compression selectively re PEE sve duces the quality of the image the more the pic ture is compressed the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be the actual effect depends on the size of the picture when printed or dis played and on the type of subject The image quality menu allows you to choose the amount of compression performed Compression ae Description ratio approx Fine image quality suitable for enlarge OFF SELECT SET Zis Ree ments or high quality prints NORMAL 1 8 Normal image quality suited to most ap plications Basic image quality suitable for pictures BASIC TEA that will be distributed by e mail or used in web pages 61 Image Size O Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the P IMAGE SIZE image measured in pixels Choose an image size according to the space availabl
46. e on the memory card and the task at hand OFF SELECT gt SET Option Size pixels Description Suited to print sizes ranging from large photo 1600 oUt Au album through to A5 roughly 8 x 6 1280 1 280 x 960 Suited to postcard size prints Suited to printing at smaller sizes for exam 1 024 x 768 ple as an illustration in a letter or report or to display on monitors 17 or larger Can be displayed full screen on 13 monitors ee Suited to distribution by e mail or the web E Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 200 dpi spun s es we HulunL ul z s INnpid HueL Print Size The size of pictures when printed depends on the resolution of the printer the higher the resolution the smaller the final print size 62 Adjusting Exposure Exp The Exp exposure compensation menu al lows you to alter exposure from the value sug gested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker At values other than 0 exposure compensation is shown in the monitor 07 MENUKOJ T RM aS O Ala Sse 63 sBunjes esewe gt Bujunl aulj sainyrid Huye o _ sBulyjas5 es we Hulun aulj sainyIg HueL e Keeping Colors True White Balance White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting At settings other than Auto the current white balance setting is shown in the monitor 1600 NORMAL gt AUTO Choo
47. e replaced at regular inter vals e Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls close to equip ment that produces strong magnetic fields or in areas subject to extremes of temperature for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day e To prevent mold or mildew take the cam era out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shut ter a few times before putting the cam era away again e Store the battery in a cool dry place e 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 e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer ence Causing Equipment Regulations ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les
48. ee flash mode Reset All 76 S Scene 36 mode 37 40 selection 36 SCENE button 5 Z Self portrait See monitor self Zoom timer buttons 4 27 57 Self timer 55 digital 57 Sensitivity 6 54 indicator 27 57 SET UP menu 69 optical 57 Sharpening See IMAGE SHARPENING Shooting mode 6 52 AlB auto 52 M manual 52 movie 52 Shutter release button 28 29 Shutter release delay See self timer Size See image size SMALL PIC button 4 82 Small picture 82 Specifications 103 Speedlight See flash Strap See camera strap Sunset 39 T T See zoom indicator See zoom buttons Telephoto See zoom Thumbnail display 34 80 Time and date See Date Timer See self timer Transfer 42 49 marking images for 33 34 79 80 91 Troubleshooting 96 102 U USB 46 75 See also transfer W W See zoom indicator QW See zoom buttons Web resources 96 White balance 64 preset 65 Wide angle See zoom 107 xapu fg Nikon NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome S2BB000201 11 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 6MAA1511 02
49. egins press multi selector to right immediately While formatting is in progress the message shown above will be displayed During Formatting Do not remove the memory card remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter available separately while formatting is in progress Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain includ ing protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card Before formatting be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep 73 n aH ou dnjas esawes Setting the Time and Date Date W4 This option is used to set the camera to the cur rent date and time For more information see Tutorial First Steps BX 22 00 00 dnjas esawes a OFF SELECT gt SET Conserving Battery Power Auto Off When operated on battery power the camera will AUTO OFF enter sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds or three minutes when menus are displayed The time limit for sleep mode can be chosen from thirty seconds 30 s one minute 1 m five minutes 5 m and thirty minutes 30 m using Auto Off Auto Off R VENUKOJ T RM 2S OA Sleep Mode Auto Off In sleep mode the camera itself is effectively off consuming almost no power The camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button or slid ing the mode selector to a new position When powered by the EH 60
50. elect the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date A 44 Select highlighted picture for transter to a computer Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode release press the QUICK button or press the shutter QUICK release button halfway Return to mode 34 Playback Mode 8 77 This section describes quick review which allows you to view pictures without leaving 6 mode To learn about additional playback options available in BI playback mode see Playing Pictures Back A 77 35 Getting Creative Scene Selection Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of scene modes for common compositions such as portraits landscapes and close ups which require special combinations of settings that apply to any scene of the same type When a scene is selected trom the SCENE menu camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected composition sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one by one Scene selection is only available in Al and M6 modes for information on choosing a shooting mode see Tutorial Taking Pictures tes 25 To choose a scene A Ah Portrait A1 e 1 HulzJaH5 ewo Ny ote atte KOH ijr SELECT EHBSET CLR OF SEU as ot ml ONDE SCENE Io atl Press SCENE button to display menu Make selection chosen scene takes of scene choices effect when option is h
51. en AARNES Best choice in most circumstances Auto lighting is poor Pre flash fires be Use for portraits works best when sub fore main flash jects are well within range of flash and This causes sub looking at pre flash Because a slight OOUS pue UIOg puoAag sain DIg HulyeL Pan jects pupils to con delay occurs after the shutter release EE tract before photo button is fully pressed to allow the pre e E taken minimizing flash to take effect this setting is not red eye effect recommended with erratically moving caused by flash re subjects or in other situations in which tlecting from retina you want the camera to react quickly Use when subject is outside range of amp Flash will not fire flash to capture natural lighting under Flash Cancel even when lighting dim light or where use of a flash is pro off IS poor hibited Use of a tripod is recommend ed to prevent blurring pre Flash Flash fires whenev Use to fill in illuminate shadows and fill flash er picture is taken back lit subjects The Flash Ready Light A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the flash is charging the flash ready light under the monitor will flicker Remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again 53 OOYUS puke UIOg puoAag sain Ig Hu1jeL oJ The flash mode can be selected with the 4
52. epro 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 local government bonds even if such cop sued by private companies shares bills ies or reproductions are stamped checks gift certificates etc commuter Sample passes or coupon tickets except when a The copying or reproduction of paper minimum of necessary copies are to be money coins or securities which are cir provided for business use by a company culated in a foreign country is prohibited Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Unless the prior permission of the gov ernment has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the gov ernment is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certi fied documents stipulated by law is pro hibited Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copy righted creative works such as books mu sic paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for per sonal use at home or for similar restricted and non commercial use Trademark Information Apple the Apple logo Macintosh Mac OS P
53. ery do not at tempt to insert it upside down or backwards e Do not short or disassemble the bat tery e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery Is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place e Immediately after use or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period the battery may become hot Before removing the battery turn the camera off and al low the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur pose to maintain compliance with product regulations A The lens section e Do not insert your fingers in the gap between the rotating lens section and the camera body Your fingers could be pinched between the body and the lens section resulting in injury Par ticular care should be observed in the case of small children e To prevent your fingers flesh or other objects from being pinched in the gap between the rotating lens section and the camera body return
54. ery needs to be replaced The battery needs to be re placed when the battery level indicator is flashing e Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on impor tant occasions Depending on your lo cation you may find it difficult to pur chase replacement batteries on short notice e On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking pictures out side in cold weather Keep a spare bat tery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them off with a clean dry cloth before use Memory cards e Turn the power off before inserting or re moving memory cards Inserting or re moving cards with the power on could render them unusable e Insert memory cards as shown in the illus tration at right In serting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card Storage e To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area If you will not be using the product for long periods remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not how ever store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradu ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should b
55. ess the multi selector to scroll to areas of the Oxo areas of image image not visible in the monitor Cancel zoom Dp Press W to cancel zoom Playback Tips In single image playback pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in memory without waiting for each image to be dis played at full resolution To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures press and hold the multi selector The picture displayed will not change but the frame number displayed at the bottom right corner of the monitor will increase or decrease rapidly Release the multi selector when the desired frame number is reached The first and last pictures in memory are linked Pressing the multi selector up when the first picture in memory is displayed will take you to the last picture Pressing the multi selector down when the last picture is displayed takes you to the first picture 81 yoeqAe d d1seg y deg S NPId bulAejd l Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture E Pressing the SMALL PIC quick button in full frame or thumbnail playback J creates a small copy of the current picture Copies are 320 x 240 pixels in size mail or for use in web pages Id buiAe Small Pic Creating small Picture file gt SELECT yoeqAe d dIseg eg Sein Press SMALL PIC QUICK but
56. exigences du R gle ment sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Li A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately discon nect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again In the event of contin ued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon representative Note that disconnect ing the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded to the memory card will not be affected vi Notice for customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interfer ence Statement This equipment has been tested and Nikon E2500 found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are TES A designed to provide reasonable pro FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is
57. f 17 apin5 nuaj uonsnpo yy X SET UP The Setup Menu Als MO Scene Brightness ea CF Card Format gt pec gt i a A or The SET UP menu which can be accessed from the c E SHOOTING menu contains options for camera setup Reset All E gt MENUKA J MS ots f z A Brightness A Maximum E Adjust monitor brightness Five levels 5 lt O aor Sselect ser 72 Minimum Z O Vv gt CF Card Format J Al mages wi Format memory cards for use in yout e deleted Format camera Format SSELECT__DSET 73 po eE Date Year Month Day hour ame Set the time and date minute order of dis 12 0 0 2 EORR he play for year month EW OFF SSELECT D gt SET 22 73 and day mamas eo Auto Off Specify how long the monitor will re 1m main on before turning off one 5m temas Cally to save power PW 74 30m Eee Language Auto Off If Language Dat Choose the language in which cams a A Japanese Language era messages and menus are dis EE E Spanish Fr French END OFF N played 20 21 USB Choose a transfer protocol for use ii u when your camera is connected to a ites COMpUtEr Sy 75 RESET ALL Reset All M6 mode only ecules Reset camera settings to their default D values Yes Reset EMOFF SELECT SSET Sy 76 The Playback Menu ei ie Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is a Auto Transfer set to By displays the PLAY BACK menu which con CF Ca
58. ff or disconnecting the interface cable be sure that transfer is complete and that the camera displays the message TRANS FER COMPLETED While transfer is in progress do not disconnect the USB cable turn the camera off or remove the memory card trom the camera 4 N SUOI IBUUOD H Ssuo 9UUOD Do Reading Pictures from Memory Cards If you have a CompactFlash card reader or your computer is equipped with a PC card slot you can transfer pictures directly from the memory card Before inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot turn the camera off and remove the card from the camera Turn the computer on Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up 2 Insert the memory card If you are using a PC card slot insert the memory card into a PC card adapter see note below and then insert the adapter into the PC card slot If you are using a card reader insert the memory card directly into the card reader If installed Nikon View 5 will detect cards from Nikon digital cam eras and start automatically See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for information on transferring pictures to your computer CompactFlash Card Readers Before using a card reader be sure to read all documentation provided by the manufacturer PC Card Adapter To read CompactFlash memory cards using a PC card slot you will require an EC AD1 PC card 4m CF CARD adapter shown at r
59. fore a picture is taken press the shutter release button Restrictions on the Self Timer The self timer is not available in movie mode A 52 or when Fireworks Show A 39 is selected in scene mode 56 Framing Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Your Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom optical zoom in which the camera s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 x and digital zoom in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4x Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons MDC wO IT Indicator in monitor displays amount of zoom while either button is pressed lt i Foon oUt Zoom in Optical zoom is not available in movie mode although digital zoom can be used to magnify the subject up to about 3 x Digital Zoom At the maximum optical zoom position holding the 1 button down for two seconds triggers digital zoom MeD wL jt Maximum optical zoom Hold for 2 Zoom indicator turns yellow position in digital zoom range The camera can be zoomed in and out in the digital zoom range by pressing the and buttons To restore ordinary optical zoom press until the Zoom indicator turns white In digital zoom data from the camera s image sensor are processed digitally enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame Unlike optical zoom digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the pic
60. holding it in 53 both hands with your el bows against your torso Please turn the lens to Lens is blocked by Rotate lens until message the shooting position camera body is no longer displayed Camera turned off or Message clears from dis eo TER Ceci anleteS xc play automatically when 29 Please wait for Camera lected while pictures recording iS complete to finish recording are being saved T m camera On and COnN Camera can not de _ tect memory card firm that memory card is 16 Oe correctly inserted 100 Display N THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED N THIS CARD IS INCOMPATIBLE A CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO gt O OUT OF MEMORY N IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES Problem Solution e Use approved card eCheck that connectors are clean If card is dam aged contact retailer or Nikon representative Error accessing memory card Press multi selector up to Memory card has not highlight FORMAT and been formatted for press to right to format use in COOLPIX 2500 card or turn camera off and replace card Camera in mode e Reduce image quality or Insufficient memory _ size to record pictures at Delete photographs current settings e Insert new memory card Error occurs when ou try to transfer images to computer Disconnect camera delete Not enough space unwanted photographs on memory card to and try again record information needed for transfer
61. hoto View current Enter full screen review see opposite with QUICK picture full screen the current picture displayed full screen Return to Shutter To return to shooting mode press the shut shooting mode release ter release button halfway All other camera controls function as they do in shooting mode Full Screen Review DN The following operations can be performed in full screen review Press the multi selector up to view pictures A recorded before the h pon Ea E view pictures recorded after the current pho p to Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rap idly to the desired frame number 32 Pte Press Description Press the M W button to display up to E W nine pictures at a time as small thumbnail pre views see following page View multiple pictures A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select Hag Select No to exit acon without deleting yes orno 2 picture No gt SEET YES Onde Yes lete picture SELECT Press the Q C button for an enlarged view of the current photo A 81 While the pho Zoom photo in Q O to is zoomed in use the multi selector to view areas not visible in the monitor To cancel zoom press W Delete current picture T 4 uo1 j q pue MaIAaY elO NL Pictures selected for transfer are marked with picture for transfer WA aN icon Turn this marking
62. ide or display photo ae we info superimposed on picture in monitor A 7 mee MENU Press the MENU button to display or hide the play B back menu A 85 SMALL If the current picture is a photograph pressing the PIC QUICK button will create a small copy 320 x 240 QUICK for electronic distribution RR 82 yoeqAe g dIseg eg S INPId HulAe d l o menu Image File and Folder Names Pictures taken with the COOLPIX 2500 are identified by file names that begin with DSCN or in the case of pictures created with the small picture func tion 8H 82 SSCN followed by a four digit file number assigned automati cally by the camera Each file name ends in a three letter extension that identifies the type of picture JPG for photographs and MOV for mov ies Picture files are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three digit folder number followed by NIKON e g 100NIKON 79 Thumbnail Review Pressing the m button in full screen review 2A HUT A H C a A a V Bd z displays a menu of four thumbnail images The ay J Nae following operations can be performed while Dal SG Pa thumbnails are displayed en Be i a W she amp DAL oA eee a ae A Highlight Oe Press the multi selector up down left or right to pictures O highlight thumbnails With four thumbnails displayed press the W but yoeqAe d dIseg eg
63. ighlighted highlighted scene shown by icon and caption in monitor Press SCENE button to return to shooting mode selected scene shown by icon in monitor C 15 36 In scene mode you can adjust flash BBY 53 and self timer W 55 setina g restrictions may apply depending on the scene selected Pressing the MENU button will disolay the SHOOTING menu 8 59 To return to AB or Me a mode select OFF in the SCENE menu The following pages describe when to use each scene mode A portar va _ Use for portraits Main subject stands out clearly while back Erowid details are softened lending the composition a sense of depth AI1 e 1 Buiyje5 evoyn K e Degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount of light available A Party Indoor ESA Use for shots that include details of the background be ind the main subject or to capture the effects of candle fee light and other indoor background lighting Camera Shake Camera Shake At slow shutter speeds a icon appears in the monitor Pictures taken at these speeds may be blurred by inadvertent camera movement camera shake While use of a tripod is recommended when this icon Is displayed other methods that may be successful in preventing blurring at a given setting are indicated by the number of stars in the Camera Shake rating Support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against your torso
64. ight available separately from Nikon 48 Removing the Memory Card Be sure that transfer is complete before removing memory cards from the card reader or PC card slot Before removing the memory card from a PC card slot or card reader you will need to remove the card from the system Windows XP Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system Windows 98 SE In My Computer right click on the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and select Eject from the menu that appears Macintosh Drag the untitled NO_NAME volume that represents the memory card into the Trash File and Folder Names Pictures taken with the COOLPIX 2500 are identified by file names that begin with DSCN or in the case of images created with the small picture function 182 SSCN followed by a four digit file number assigned automatically by the camera e g DSCNO001 Each file name ends in a three letter extension that identifies the type of picture JPG for photographs and MOV for movies Picture Tiles are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three digit folder number followed by NIKON e g TOONIKON The folder name and file number can be viewed
65. int order press MENU button 89 nua J Leq ejd 904 1 PeLg S INPId Hul ejd Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays o1 2 01 the menu shown at right where you can select s pictures to protect from accidental deletion CEG ACO 7 v Highlight picture Press multi selector up or down to se lect picture Selected pictures are marked by O n icon Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press multi selector up or down nu W y2eqAejg ayJ yIeg S NPId HulAe _ im Press QUICK to complete operation To exit Protect menu without changing pro tected status of pictures press MENU but Om DONE ton Protected Pictures Protected files can not be deleted in review single image playback or from the Delete sub menu Note however that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted 90 Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer To turn transfer marking R44 on or off for all Pme pictures simultaneously select Auto Transfer from the playback menu The following options will be displayed OFF SELECT gt SET Option Description ALON Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer All OFF Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card Transferring More than 999 Pictures No more than 999 pictures can be
66. int set Cancel the current print order Selecting Pictures for Printing To create a print order or to modify the existing print order highlight Print set in the print set menu and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed To select pictures for printing A A A amp A YI CALR SNCS ALCS SS Highlight pictures Press multi selector up to select picture Selected pictures are 88 marked by f icon 3 MENUOJ JS Date gt SELECT D gt SET Use multi selector to specify number of Ea prints Press up to increase maximum 9 down to decrease To deselect picture press multi selector down when number of prints is 1 Repeat steps 1 3 to select additional pictures To exit without alter ing print order press MENU button Press QUICK to complete operation and display menu of print options To high light option press multi selector up or down e To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected photographs highlight Info and press multi selector to right Check will appear in box next to item e To print date of recording on all selected photographs highlight Date and press multi selector to right Check will ap pear in box next to item e To deselect a checked item highlight and press multi selector to right e To complete print order and return to playback highlight Done and press multi selector to right To exit without alter ing pr
67. iption a 5 Use for portrait 37 S Portrait se for portraits o DON Use to capture background details or the effects 37 D Party Indoor of candlelight and other indoor lighting Use when shooting portraits against a backdrop 38 Night Portrait of night scenery dg Use for bright subjects such as snowfields beach 38 Beach Snow es and sunlight expanses of water Use to enhance outlines colors and contrast in 38 Landscape skyscapes forests and other landscape shots sate Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and 39 Sunset sunrises Night Landscape Use when taking landscape shots a night 39 m Use where a flash is prohibited 39 Museum fe Use to capture the expanding burst of light from 39 Fireworks Show a firework Use to capture vivid colors in close up shots of 40 Close Up flowers insects and other small objects J Use to copy text and line drawings from a white 40 Copy board or from a book or other printed matter LL j j j j Use when light is coming trom behind your sub 40 Back Light ject throwing their features into shadow First Steps Getting Started O This chapter is divided into the following four sec tions First Steps This section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time Taking Pictures Read this section for a step by step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 2500 Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures
68. l spiny nu w uoIpnpo u K IMAGE SIZE Choose small sizes for e mail or the 1280 web large sizes for printing 1024 62 640 Choose from settings between 2 0 and 2 0 EV EXP Adjust exposure for bright dark or high contrast subjects Se 63 10 SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu AY EN OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY Choose FINE for printing and enlarg ae ing BASIC to reduce ut ae BASIC OP IMAGE SIZE 600 Choose small sizes for e mail or the 1280 web large sizes for printing 1024 62 640 eit WHITE BALANCE Auto A re Match to lighting to ensure G White Bal Preset E that colors are reproduced 3 Fine Primetime accurately PRGA sx Incandescent EXP Adjust exposure for bright dark or high contrast subjects 63 CONTINUOUS Take pictures in sequence or create collages of sixteen consecutive pho ssa tographs MM OGG BEST SHOT SELECTOR Use when photos could be blurred by On inadvertent camera movement i Ye 67 IMAGE SHARPENING Heighten or reduce the sharpness of outlines in your EWO SSELECT D gt SET photographs 68 ao Auti b High lt gt Normal M In M6 manual mode the SHOOTING menu contains four advanced shooting options in addition to the three basic options available in auto and scene modes 4 Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight Choose from settings between 2 0 and 2 0 EV b Sy Continuous Multi Shot 16 Low 3 Of
69. lance from memory and sets white balance to this value To measure a new value for white balance place a white object such as a piece of paper under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown above Highlight Mea sure and press the multi selector to the right to measure a new value for white balance shutter will be released and camera will return to original zoom position but no picture will be recorded 65 sbulyjas es we Buluny euly seainyzdig HueL o sBulyjas es we Bulun aulj sainyIg Buje e Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous The options in the continuous menu are used CONTINUOUS to take pictures in a continuous sequence This can be useful when for example you are trying to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait sub i i S Single ject or photograph a subject that is moving un E Continuous predictably With the Multi Shot 16 option you Multi Shot 16 can record movement in a single picture consist E i SE ing of sixteen consecutive frames option Description Sinale Camera takes one picture each time the shutter re g lease button is pressed all the way down While the shutter release button is held down pic tures are recorded at a rate of about three frames ev ery two seconds The camera will continue to take pictures even when the memory buffer AN 29 is full altho
70. lenoni KY 59 D10 eas Y M D A OROA O 2 ie v 00 00 OFF SELECT SET OFF SELECT gt SET Edit selected item Repeat steps 5 8 Highlight Y M D 5 9 until all items have been set DATE Brightness CF Card Format VENUKOJ AAE OA VENUKOJ JaME N N Choose order in which year month Save changes to settings and and day will be displayed return SET UP menu Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of 0000 00 00 00 00 If the time and date have not been set a flashing Date not set icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in 6 mode 23 Taking Pictures The Basics This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in Alia mode In this automatic point and shoot mode the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions producing the 5 best possible results in most situations I wisi Ready the Camera 24 25 a JPA Choose AB Mode MS 25 I Adjust Settings Optional 26 E 2 A S Frame the Picture MX 26 27 4 gt AASA Focus and Shoot 28 29 SUA Put the Camera Away Se 30 Step 1 Ready the Camera 1 1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Rotate the lens as shown 1 2 Slide the mode selector to When you slide the mode selector from OFF to 6 the flash ready lamp under the moni tor will light and the monitor will
71. ly taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon autho rized service center for inspection Do not use in the presence of flam mable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire Observe caution when using the camera strap Caution should be exercised to pre vent strangulation when wearing the camera strap around your neck Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child This icon marks warnings information that should be read before us ing your Nikon product to prevent possible injury A Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of a malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident re move the battery or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon au thorized service center for inspection Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if im properly handled Observe the follow ing precautions when handling bat teries for use in this product e Be sure the product is off before re placing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is un plugged e Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN EL2 lithium ion battery supplied e When inserting the batt
72. nd setting up your Nikon digital Taking Pictures O camera taking your first pictures in Stalling software and transferring Review and Deletion pictures to your computer ge SCENE Aa Guide to Digital Photography Getting Creative The Guide to Digital Photography this manual provides complete op erating instructions for your camera J 5 a Connections Beyond Point and Shoot Nikon View 5 Reference Manual The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with C your camera For information on viewing the Reference Manual see Connections in this manual Fine Tuning Camera Settings amera Setup aii Basic Playback The Playback Menu Sd Technical Notes am l Index O 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 A WARNINGS A Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an un usual smell coming from the equip ment or from the AC adapter avail able separately unplug the AC adapter or remove the battery imme diate
73. ndows XP Home Edition Windows ol XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows 98 SE Models Only models with built in USB ports supported CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better RAM 64 MB or more recommended BELL me lly ary EL 25 MB required for installation with additional free disk space of 10 MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card avail able on system disk when Nikon View 5 is running Vi Te lve EI Th dfeya 800 x 600 or better with High Color True Color recommended Miscellaneous CD ROM drive required for installation System requirements Nikon View 5 Macintosh OS Mac OS 9 0 Mac OS 9 1 Mac OS 9 2 Mac OS X 10 1 2 or later Models iMac iMac DV Power Mac G3 Blue amp White Power Mac G4 or later iBook PowerBook G3 or later only models with built in USB ports supported RAM 64 MB or more recommended Hard disk space 25 MB required for installation with additional free disk space of 10 MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card avail able on start up disk when Nikon View 5 is running Ae A Ae iel OOO x 600 or better with thousands of colors millions of colors recommended Miscellaneous CD ROM drive required for installation PRINT Image Matching The COOLPIX 2500 supports PRINT Image Matching PIM technology de veloped by Epson Photographs taken with the COOLPIX 2500 include addi tional information which ensures that the colors recorded by the
74. nestdnvvedevadecbevecssdewosibeniielpacacunededecednneel 24 Step 2 Choose AOR Mode oaasiaaaianannaaanaeeaninnesnananearenrorrenrnrnrierorrnrrrrnrrnran 25 Step 3 Adjust Camera Settings Optional cc ccc ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Step A FraMe the Picture wiccccvecccgseseceschonsawisebusnasedecsscsenedawessssaduesideetsncvesuseesees 26 silep FOCUS ana NOOT eesosa E a re EEEE RATNE E EEAS T 28 Step 6 Put the Camera AWay ccccccccccccccseseeeeeeceeeeceeeeeseaseseeeeeeseseeeeeeeeaaas 30 Review and Deletion Quick Review cccccceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeneeceeeneeeneeeeeeneeeneeeees 31 SA ENE T A E E A AA T T 32 Fall Sereen REVIEW caissa EE ENE A E ESN TUTEN EEEN ANE 32 Th mbnal REVIEW sereiresns niy rA AO AE TONE NEAS 34 Getting Creative Scene Selection w ssisscciidawinenmnsavesiietsaevideeenstetecsseiaveroeeweas 36 Connections Your Camera and Your Computer sassssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 41 Before You Begin Installing Nikon View 5 ansnnnnnnnniniiiriririrriririririrrrrrrn 42 Making the Connection Connecting to Your COMpuUtEer seeesessssriirirreeeen 44 IX Taking Pictures The Details ssssnununnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 51 Beyond Point and Shoot Camera Controls c cssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeaeenssseseeeeess 52 AG MO or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode seeren D2 Flash Photography The 5 BULON senges eri 53 Delaying Shutter Release
75. ng in the camera body Review and Deletion Quick Review Using the quick review function on your Nikon digital camera you can view the results of earlier attempts while setting up the next shot and use what you see to change camera settings or to choose a better angle Once you a have the shot you want you can delete your failures instantly to make room for more shots on the memory card To use quick review the camera must be in 6 mode Press the Quick but ton once to display the most recent picture at the top left corner of the moni tor twice to display pictures full screen Pressing the button a third time returns you to mode QUICK gt uo1 j q pue MaIAaY e10 SMALL PIC 2002 02 14 A 1600 NORMAL Cll Mode Quick Review Full Screen Review Pictures are displayed Pictures are displayed in the top left corner of full screen or in menus the monitor allowing of four or nine thumb you to view the results nail images You can of previous attempts zoom in on and delete while setting up your individual pictures next shot 31 uo1 j q pue MaIAaY e10 Quick Review The following operations can be performed in quick review To Press Description Press the multi selector up to view pictures View other recorded before the current photo down to pictures view pictures recorded after the current p
76. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be de termined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cc Tested To Comply Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 vii 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 e items prohibited by law from being e Cautions on certain copies and r
77. ove Hardware icon 5 in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that ap pears Windows 2000 Professional Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon gt in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Stor age Device from the menu that appears Safely Remove Hardware Le ee a Unplug or Eject Hardware oh 1000 4M 46 Windows Me Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears Unplug or Eject Hardware ime 10 00 AM Windows 98 SE In My Computer click with the right mouse but ton on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears Macintosh Drag the untitled NO_NAME camera vol 3 untitled ume into the Trash Pernt Trash Mac OS 9 Mac OS X Once you have removed the camera from the system you can disconnect the interface cable or turn the camera off Windows XP If PTP is selected in the USB menu 75 an error will be displayed when the WA CEND button is pressed to begin transfer Disconnect the camera as instructed in Step 9 and select Mass Storage then try again Mac OS X Pictures can not be transferred using the ZA BEND button in Mac OS X Use Nikon View 5 to transfer pictures See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for details Disconnecting the Camera Before turning the camera o
78. ower Macintosh PowerBook and QuickTime are regis tered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Finder Power Mac iMac and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer is a product of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Zip is a registered trademark of lomega Corporation in the U S and other coun tries Eudora is a registered trademark of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees licensed to QUALCOMM Incorporated PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 viii Table of Contents Product Documentation cicradesicesstisiacteisteciscenddiadseichniciicaueeddudsidenlunbeieendgudstusndecanduere i FOr YoUr o ey aui E E E EE ii Caring for the Camera and Battery ninnniuininiiuiriuiririiirirererererreeererererere iv E
79. powered by a separate rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is in Stalled If the camera has been stored for an extended period with the main battery removed the clock may need to be reset The clock power source can Al 1600 NORMAL AUTO C15 provide several days of back up power after charging for about ten hours Removing the Battery The battery can be removed without affecting pic tures on the memory card Before removing the battery turn the camera off Remove the battery by hand holding it between your finger and thumb as shown at right Do not use your fingernails Alternative Power Sources Ss sda s SulJ4 eloyny To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the cam era Is connected to a computer we recommend the EH 60 AC adapter avail able separately M 95 19 Sda s S414 emo Step 4 Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German n English French Japanese and Spanish A 4 IMAGE QUALITY gt SSI N Tr lt RENN SET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode SHOOTING MENU SET UP Brightness MCF Card Format 2 DEI VENUKO JZE S MS i OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE Brightness gt Brightness CF Card Format CF Card Format VENUKOJ J A S O tS i VE
80. r turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect Don t Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pic tures keep your fingers and other ob jects away from the lens and flash window sain ig Hu1pjey yje1o pny lo sain diq burjey jeuoyNy lo _ Step 5 Focus and Shoot D1 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway to set focus and expo sure The camera will focus on the subject closest to the cam lt m cal era and lock focus at this dis E ee tance while the shutter release button is pressed halfway With the shutter release button ma Focus indicator pressed halfway check the fo lights when cus indicator and flash ready l shutter release lamp button is pressed ML halfway mw 3 CEN Flash ready lamp Subject in focus Focus indicator Camera unable to focus Change your composition and try again Flashes red Flash will fire when picture is taken Flash charging Remove finger briefly from shutter release button then try again Off Flash off or not required When Lighting Is Poor It lighting is poor the view through the camera lens may appear slightly grainy when viewed in the monitor 28 D2 Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take a picture After each shot the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the moni tor before being recorded to the memory card If you
81. rd Format l i Brightness tains options for managing the pictures on the memory MENUO ae ai SST t cardi E Delete J seecteo_nages Delete all or selected pictures Baa Selected Images ig mages All Images EW OFF SSELECT pSET 86 8 FEN SEL Print Set Select pictures for printing on a aaa A Print set 7 D Velete print se g 0 ee a compatible device Am Delete print set EW OFF SSELECT _pSET 88 89 meee Protect Select pictures for pro ot 3 Protect selected pictures from E Protected pic eae ata dental deletion tures are marked by a ns Ay 6 WSELECT SET QUCKEIDONE Sy 90 O n ICON mr TRANSFER Auto Transfer 2 Mark all pictures for transfer to a com i puter or remove transfer marking All OFF eee OM all pictures 4 91 Care CF Card Format a WARNING 3 3 BT Amage wi This option is used to format memory a e deleted No cards for use in your camera Format MEW OFF SSELECT SET Vy 73 cae Brightness 4 Maximum e Adjust monitor brightness a Five levels EW OFF SELECT _DSET vy 72 4 Minimum 13 apind nu w uompnponu X The Scene Menu A and MG Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve scene modes for com mon compositions When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected J scene sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one by one Mode Descr
82. rized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Start up screen Macintosh Start up screen Windows Read installation instructions for Nikon View 5 Once you have installed Adobe Acrobat Reader double click the INDEX pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD to view a clickable index of the documentation available for Nikon View 5 Follow the links to view the installation instructions for your computer system If desired you can print the installation instructions using the Print command in the Acro bat File menu and follow along during installation of Nikon View 5 Before Installing Nikon View 5 Before installing Nikon View 5 be sure to exit all other programs including Adobe Acrobat Reader and any virus checking software 43 suon22uu0 gt HA Making the Connection Connecting to Your Computer Once you have installed Nikon View 5 you are ready to transter photographs and movies to your computer Pictures can be transferred via a direct USB connection between the camera and computer or by removing the memory card trom the camera and inserting it in a card reader or PC card slot Direct Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable If your computer has a built in USB interface you can connect it to your cam era using the UC E3 cable provided 1 Slide the mode sele
83. s immediately e Battery is cold No indicators appear Indicators are hidden Press multi selector to 7 in monitor left until indicators are displayed 96 Problem Monitor is hard to read No photo is taken when shutter release button is Tully pressed Photos are too dark underexposed Photos are too bright overexposed Possible cause e Ambient lighting is too bright move to a dark er location or use HL E2500 monitor hood available separately e Monitor is dirty e Monitor brightness requires adjustment e Camera is in playback mode e Battery is exhausted e Message Please turn the lens to the shoot ing position appears in monitor lens is blocked by camera body Rotate lens section until message is no longer displayed e Message OUT OF MEMORY appears in mon itor insufficient memory to record pictures at current settings e Focus indicator flashes red camera unable to focus e Flash ready lamp flickers flash is charging e Message CARD IS NOT FORMATTED ap pears in monitor memory card is not format ted for use in COOLPIX 2500 e Message NO CARD PRESENT appears in monitor no memory card in camera e Flash is off e Flash window is blocked e Subject is outside range of flash e Exposure compensation is too low e Exposure compensation is too high Photos are out of Focus indicator flashes red camera unable to 28 focus focus 97 SOJON Je2UYIEL Fr
84. s Show 39 Flash 53 Flash mode 53 Flash ready lamp 28 53 Focus See autofocus Focus indicator 6 28 Formatting See memory card Image quality 6 61 Image size 6 62 IMAGE SHARPENING 68 ISO See sensitivity J JPEG See image quality L Landscape 38 Language 20 21 75 M M See shooting mode manual Mass storage See USB Memory card v approved cards 95 capacity of 61 formatting 73 insertion and removal of 16 17 reading pictures from 48 49 MENU button 4 59 70 85 Menus 9 14 Mode selector 5 6 Monitor 5 6 7 brightness 72 indicators 6 7 framing photographs in 27 MOV See movies Movies 52 playing back 84 recording 52 Multi selector 5 8 Museum 39 N Night Landscape 39 Night Portrait 38 Nikon View 5 i 42 system requirements for 105 Noise 38 54 Noise reduction 38 NORMAL 61 Number of exposures remain ing 6 25 O On off See mode selector Optional accessories 95 P Party Indoor 37 Photo information 7 33 79 Picture Transfer Protocol See USB PIM See PRINT Image Match ing Playback 78 See also quick re view full frame 78 movie 84 thumbnail 80 zoom 81 PLAY BACK menu 85 Portrait 37 PRINT Image Matching 105 Print Set 88 89 Protect 90 PTP See USB Q Quality See image quality QUICK button 5 31 Quick review 32 full screen 32 thumbnail 34 QuickTime See movies QVGA See movies R Red eye reduction S
85. sing a White Balance Setting In M mode white balance can be chosen from WHITE BALANCE the following options in A6 and scene modes A Auto j j i 0 white balance is adjusted automatically z Sia Bal Preset a neandescent z l Epo ig MENURO Aa SSELECT ee a ee White balance automatically adjusted to suit light A Auto ue phe ing conditions Best choice in most circumstances gt SET White object used as reference to set white bal o ee a Be ALINE Brel AIRE ance under unusual lighting conditions Fine White balance adjusted for direct sunlight 4 Incandescent For use with incandescent lighting x Fluorescent For use with most types of fluorescent lighting Cloudy Use for pictures taken under cloudy skies Speedlight White balance adjusted to match light produced by flash 64 Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used to adjust white bal WHITE BALANCE PRESET ance when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color FS cast for example to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light When amp White Measure Bal Preset is selected from the white balance OFF SELECT SET menu the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at right will be displayed in the monitor Option Cancel Description Recalls the most recent setting for preset white ba
86. ssed To make selections from the SHOOTING menu IMAGE QUALITY SET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current mode IMAGE QUALITY NORMALF INE NORMAL gt p gt SET MENUO JME NN MENU XO JAA ks MENUXO JA ts tS Highlight option Make selection to return to previous menu press multi selector to left To exit the menu and return to shooting mode press the MENU button 59 s6ulj as es we Hulunl aul4 sain dig HurjeL od The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend on the shooting mode Fe selected No menu is available in movie mode n CE A IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 62 EXP 63 MENU KO sl sas 09 ts Shooting menu Ab scene s6hulj aS es we Hulunl aul4 sainjzdIig HUEL O IMAGE QUALITY 61 IMAGE SIZE 62 gt WHITE BALANCE 64 65 MENU KO sl sas ts EXP 63 Shooting menu BEST SHOT SELECTOR 67 IMAGE SHARPENING 68 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Together image quality and size determine how Ma much space each picture occupies on the memory card which in turn determines the total number of pictures that can be stored The current image size and quality are shown in the monitor 60 To get an idea of how different settings for image quality and size affect the number of pictures that can be stored view the table below which shows the Fey approximat
87. the lens sec tion to Its housing in the camera body before transporting the camera Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to pre vent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths A Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot dur ing use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera CD ROMs The CD ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual im pairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 from the subject Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to bro ken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth iii Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or ex posed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa rable damage Keep free of salt sand and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry
88. ton to display confirmation dialog 2002 02 14 Zao BOON C Create small copy and return to playback mode with original picture displayed 82 and have an image quality of BASIC making them ideal for distribution by e To create a small copy of the picture currently displayed in full frame play back or the picture highlighted in thumbnail playback 2 Small Pic Creating small Picture file Highlight Yes to exit without creat ing copy highlight No and press multi selector to right 4 2002 02 14 TOONIKON 12 00 0002 SPG lt _ lt To view copy press multi selector down Copy will have same time and date of creation as original 2 Once created copies are independent of the original deleting a copy has no effect on the original deleting the original no effect on the copy Copies are B stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form 2 SSCNnnnn JPG where nnnn is a four digit number assigned automati cally by the camera Copies will have the same transfer marking as the origi nals print and protect attributes however must be set separately When displayed in full frame playback and full screen review copies will oc cupy roughly one quarter of the monitor and are surrounded by a gray frame In thumbnail playback and review copies are indicated by a gray border Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom 8 8
89. transferred at one time using the eV GCENE button AU 44 To copy more pictures use Nikon View 5 See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual on CD for details Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera can not be transferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX 2500 Use the COOLPIX 2500 to reselect the images 91 nual y2eqQAejq 41 PLg SNPId Huela fA o 92 Technical Notes Camera Care Options and Resources This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing your camera a list of optional accessories available tor the COOLPIX 2500 information on where to get help on line troubleshooting advice and cam era specifications 93 7 sazon jeupe E oo Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Lens One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers Use a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other to remove dust or lint To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Body Use a blower to remove dust
90. uction Before You Begin This chapter is divided into the following sections Overview 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 using the menus that control some aspects of camera opera tion This section also contains an index of menu options Overview Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 oi D 4 8 Menu Guide 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 5 2500 Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it handy when using the product M21AJ2AQ UO0 INPOJ U 4 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 battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and satety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR C
91. ugh the rate at which pictures are recorded will drop OI Continuous Each time the shutter release button is pressed the camera takes sixteen consecutive thumbnail imag i Multi Shot 16 es 400 x 300 pixels in size and combines them into a collage measuring 1 600 x 1 200 pixels This option is only available when image size BH 62 is set to 1600 At settings other than Single the current con tinuous setting is indicated by an icon in the moni tor 1600 NORMAL Flash Focus Exposure and White Balance At settings of Continuous and Multi Shot 16 the flash turns off and focus distance exposure and auto white balance are determined by the first pic ture in each series 66 Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector The Best Shot Selector BSS is recommended for p JETTE situations in which inadvertent camera movement ff can produce blurred pictures for example when e the camera is zoomed in e the flash can not be used although lighting is poor SSELECT SET BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Description Camera takes photos as long as the shutter release button Is held down to a maximum of ten These images are then com pared and the sharpest photo the image with the highest level of detail saved to th
92. values This option is only available in the SET UP P E S menu for M6 mode but resets settings for all to default eS modes No gt Reset OFF SELECT M SET dnjas evawes Option Description Noe a Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Reset Restore settings to default values Choosing Reset restores the settings listed below to their default values Setting Default Setting Default White balance Image sharpening Auto Exposure compensation Monitor brightness Best Shot Selector Choosing Reset also clears the current file number Si 49 from memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available on the memory card All other settings are unaffected Resetting File Numbering to 0001 To reset file numbering Rj 49 to 0001 select Reset All after either deleting all pictures RJ 87 or formatting the memory card fH 73 76 Basic Playback Playing Pictures Back Playback Mode This section details the operations that can be per formed when the mode selector is set to By It Is divided into the following two sections Basic Playback This section covers playback operations that can be performed using the buttons on the back of the camera and the multi selector The Playback Menu Read this section for a description of the operations that can be performed in the playback menu 77 Basic Playback Full Frame and Thumbnail Playback When the mode selector is set to J the c
93. while set ting up your next shot Getting Creative Explore the creative possibilities of scene mode 15 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time you will need to complete the steps shown below sdais S114 2110 N idm Attach the Camera Strap Se 16 JAPA Insert the Battery and Memory Card MS 16 17 SHEER Check the Battery Level 18 19 SAZ SA Choose a Language 2027 TES Set the Time and Date D Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged attach the strap as shown and wear it around your neck while using or carrying the camera Adjust to length shown if wearing around neck Step 2 Insert the Battery and Memory Card Your camera is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN EL2 lithium ion battery which can be charged using the MH 60 battery charger provided with the camera To store pictures your camera uses CompactFlash memory cards 241 Charge the battery The EN EL2 lithium ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment We recommend that you charge the battery be fore use Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the battery charger 22 Turn the camera off Before inserting or removing the battery or memory card be sure the mode selector is depe in the OFF position NU 16 23 Open the battery chamber card slot cover
94. xit menu Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Changes to some camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor The options available depend on the operat ing mode and in 6 mode on the shooting mode selected A 52 Mode Menu Description In Ala auto and scene modes the SHOOT ING menu is used to set image quality and size and to adjust exposure for very bright very dark a or high contrast subjects SHOOTING M6 manual mode gives you full control over camera settings In addition to the settings avail Mo A6 pind nus AJ UO INpO U able in auto and scene modes the manual mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced shooting options The SET UP menu which is accessed from the SHOOTING menu contains options for basic camera setup e g setting the time and date choosing a language The PLAY BACK menu contains options for managing the pictures stored on the memory card by for example deleting selected images or selecting pictures for printing or for transfer to your computer No menu is available in movie mode 4 52 98 The Shooting Menu Alms Scene Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the SHOOTING menu In Alia auto and scene modes this menu contains three basic shoot CaS Scag NI Options IMAGE QUALITY C FINE Choose FINE for printing and enlarg TO J NORMAL ing BASIC to reduce file size T BASIC 6
95. xx Place the camera on a flat level surface such as a wall or table 37 aaizeasD 6unjZaH jewo ny BE Night Portrait Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the iE main subject and the background when shooting portraits Ajagainst a backdrop of night scenery e Flash mode Is set to 4 auto with red eye reduction SS Camera Shake 48 Beach Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow aaaea fields beaches or sunlight expanses of water Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines colors and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests e Focus is fixed at infinity allowing the camera to focus on distant scenes through foreground objects such as a window or a screen of branches The focus indicator AF is not displayed e Flash turns off D automatically Noise Reduction Noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored pixels tends to ap pear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds This effect is particularly notice able in dark areas of the picture At settings of Night Portrait and Night Landscape pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise before being saved to the memory card As result more time is required to save pictures to the memory card 38 2 Sunset P M Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Flash turns off amp automatically Camera Shake kd Night Landsc
96. y blurred A A e When this option is selected the camera will automatically adjust zoom to focus at very short distances If you change the zoom position the camera may be unable to focus e Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Camera Shake L Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board business card or in other printed matter La M e Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture Back Light KA Use when light is coming from behind your subject throw _ ing their features into shadow or when your subject is in say the shade but the background is brightly lit The flash will tire automatically to fill in illuminate shadows e Flash is set to 4 fill flash 884 53 OFF ee Select this item to return to the shooting mode Ali or ae M6 in effect when scene mode was selected The mode last in effect will be displayed in the monitor when this 4 option is highlighted SEE Or 44 gt SELECT I3SET 40 Connections Your Camera and Your Computer Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures as digital data Instead of making the trip to a developer and getting negatives you can simply copy your pictures to a computer for long term storage using the Nikon View 5 software provided with your camera Once transferred to your computer your pictures can be viewed printed sent to your acquaintances via e mail or s
97. your camera thoroughly Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described in Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery card and connector covers These parts are especially susceptible to damage Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging the AC adapter Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicin ity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the mag netic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s inter nal circuitry Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause con

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