191161 Nikon Cameras User Manual

Printed in Japan

S2BB000201(11)

6MAA1511-02

DIGITAL CAMERA

The Guide to Digital Photography

with the

Shoot, View, and Enjoy

A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera

STEP 1—Ready the camera

Getting ready First Steps 16

Camera setup

First Steps

Camera Setup

STEP 2—Take pictures

Tutorial: Taking PicturesSnapshots (auto mode) 24

Getting Creative

Creative photography

(scene mode)

Taking Pictures: The DetailsCustom shots and movies 51

STEP 3—Play them back…

Review and Deletion…while shooting… 31

Basic Playback…after shooting… 78

STEP 4—Install camera software

Quick Start Guide (provided)Install software

Nikon View 5 Reference

Manual (provided on CD)

Get to know Nikon View 5 —

Keep or Delete…immediately 58

Review and Deletion…while shooting 31

Basic Playback…during playback 78

Deleting PicturesDelete multiple pictures 86

…and delete unwanted pictures…

—

STEP 5—Copy pictures to your computer

ConnectionsTransfer pictures 41

Product Documentation

The documentation for this product

includes the manuals listed below.

Please be sure to read all instructions

thoroughly to get the most from your

camera.

Quick-Start Guide

The Quick-Start Guide takes you

through the process of unpacking

and setting up your Nikon digital

camera, taking your first pictures, in-

stalling software, and transferring

pictures to your computer.

Guide to Digital Photography

The Guide to Digital Photography

(this manual) provides complete op-

erating instructions for your camera.

Nikon View 5 Reference Manual

The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual

can be found in electronic format

on the reference CD provided with

your camera. For information on

viewing the Reference Manual, see

“Connections” in this manual.

Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

Overview

First Steps

Taking Pictures

Review and Deletion

Getting Creative

Connections

Beyond Point-and-Shoot

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Camera Setup

Basic Playback

The Playback Menu

Technical Notes

Index

Menu Guide

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:

WARNINGS

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-

diately, 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.

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:

• Be sure the product is off before re-

placing the battery. If you are using

an AC adapter, be sure it is un-

plugged.

• Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2

lithium-ion battery (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not at-

tempt to insert it upside down or

backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the bat-

tery.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Do not transport or store with metal

objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

For Your Safety

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before us-

ing your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

iii

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to

the product, be sure to remove the

battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach

the terminal cover and store in a cool

place.

• 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.

• Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any changes in the battery,

such as discoloration or deformation.

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.

The lens section

• 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.

• To prevent your fingers, flesh, or other

objects from being pinched in the gap

between the rotating lens section and

the camera body, return 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.

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.

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 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 conden-

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

• 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.

• Images in the monitor may be difficult to

see in a bright light.

• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight.

Should the monitor begin to dim or

flicker, contact your Nikon service repre-

sentative.

• 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.

• 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.

Caring for the Camera and Battery

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

• When you turn the device on, check the

battery-level displayed in the monitor to

determine whether the battery needs to

be replaced. The battery needs to be re-

placed when the battery-level indicator

is flashing.

• 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.

• 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.

• Should the battery terminals become

dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth

before use.

Memory cards

• Turn the power off before inserting or re-

moving memory cards. Inserting or re-

moving cards with the power on could

render them unusable.

• 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

• 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 be replaced at regular inter-

vals.

• 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.

• 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.

• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any

language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permis-

sion.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and

software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this

product.

• While every effort has 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 numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règle-

ment sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notices

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.

vii

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer-

ence Statement

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable pro-

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 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• 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.

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

E2500

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

viii

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-

duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being

copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money,

coins, securities, government bonds, or

local government bonds, even if such cop-

ies or reproductions are stamped

“Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper

money, coins, or securities which are cir-

culated in a foreign country is prohibited.

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.

• Cautions on certain copies and repro-

ductions

The government has issued cautions on

copies or reproductions of securities is-

sued by private companies (shares, bills,

checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter

passes, or coupon tickets, except when a

minimum of necessary copies are to be

provided for business use by a company.

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.

• 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, Power 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 Iomega 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.

Table of Contents

Product Documentation .................................................................................. i

For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii

Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. iv

Notices ........................................................................................................... vi

Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... 1

Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... 2

Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500: The Parts of the Camera and Their

Functions ......................................................................................................... 4

Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 ................................................ 4

How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ 6

Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options ........................................................... 9

Tutorial: Getting Started ................................................................................. 15

First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ 16

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... 16

Step 2—Insert the Battery and Memory Card .................................................. 16

Step 3—Check the Battery Level ..................................................................... 18

Step 4—Choose a Language .......................................................................... 20

Step 5—Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... 22

Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. 24

Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................................. 24

Step 2—Choose Mode .......................................................................... 25

Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... 26

Step 4—Frame the Picture .............................................................................. 26

Step 5—Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... 28

Step 6—Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... 30

Review and Deletion: Quick Review ............................................................. 31

Quick Review .................................................................................................. 32

Full-Screen Review .......................................................................................... 32

Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................... 34

Getting Creative: Scene Selection ................................................................. 36

Connections: Your Camera and Your Computer ............................................ 41

Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 ....................................................... 42

Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ................................. 44

Taking Pictures: The Details ............................................................................ 51

Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. 52

, , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... 52

Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. 53

Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode ................................... 55

Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ..................................................... 57

Keep or Delete: Picture Review ....................................................................... 58

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings: The -Mode Menu ..................................... 59

Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... 60

Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/–........................................................................... 63

Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... 64

Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous ...................................................... 66

Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... 67

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. 68

Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu ................................................................... 69

Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness ........................................................ 72

Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................... 73

Setting the Time and Date: Date ..................................................................... 74

Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................... 74

Choosing a Language: Language .................................................................... 75

Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................................ 75

Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only) .................................. 76

Playing Pictures Back: Playback Mode ........................................................... 77

Basic Playback: Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback ................................... 78

The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... 85

Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. 86

Ordering Prints: Print Set ................................................................................. 88

Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... 90

Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer............................................... 91

Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... 93

Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................. 94

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 95

Web Resources ............................................................................................... 96

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 96

Specifications ................................................................................................. 103

Index ................................................................................................................. 106

Overview

2–3

Getting to Know the

COOLPIX 2500

4–8

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.

Introduction

Before You Begin

Menu Guide

9–14

Introduction—Overview

Overview

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2500 digital camera. This manual

has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX

2500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when

using the product.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and

includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories

(including 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 safety requirements of this electronic

circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID

YOUR

NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local au-

thorized Nikon dealer.

Introduction—Overview

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and

conventions are used:

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:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

•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 from the

Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

This icon marks cautions, infor-

mation that you should read be-

fore use to prevent damage to

your camera.

This icon marks tips, additional

information you may find help-

ful when using your camera.

This icon marks notes, informa-

tion that you should read before

using your camera.

This icon indicates that more in-

formation is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.

You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read

through the rest of the manual.

Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2500

The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the

function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.

1 Shutter-release button ..... 28, 29

2 Eyelet for camera strap .......... 16

3 Built-in Speedlight ................. 53

4 Lens ........................ 18, 26, 103

5 Self-timer lamp...................... 55

6 Zoom buttons (

/ )

........................... 27, 57, 80, 81

7 Cover latch............................ 17

8 Battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover .............................. 17

9 Cover release (for use when

connecting optional EH-60 AC

adapter) .......................... 19, 95

10 USB connector

(under cover) ......................... 45

/SMALL PIC. button...

31, 82

12 button ............... 59, 70, 85

45 3 2

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

15 13 12 1116

1014

13 / button .. 36, 46, 79, 80

14 Tripod socket

/ button ..... 33-34, 53, 78, 80

16 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28

17 Non-slip grip

A Mode selector ......................... 6

B Monitor................................... 6

C Multi selector .......................... 8

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays

A The Mode Selector

The mode selector selects the operating mode and

turns the camera on and off. Choose to take

still pictures and movies ( 52), (playback

mode) to play them back ( 78). Slide the mode

selector to OFF when you have finished using the

camera.

B The Monitor

The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In mode,

the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons

indicating the status of camera settings.

1 Zoom indicator ...................... 57

Focus indicator

..................... 28

3 Recording indicator ............... 29

4 “Date not set” icon

............. 23

5 Camera shake icon

.............. 54

6 Battery level indicator

.......... 19

7 Self-timer indicator ................ 55

8 Number of exposures remaining

............................................. 25

9 Exposure compensation ......... 63

10 Flash mode ............................ 53

11 Image quality ........................ 61

12 Image size ............................. 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

1600

NORMAL

13245

89101112

1 Displayed only when shutter-release button is

pressed halfway.

2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set.

3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds.

4 Appears only when battery is running low.

mode

Playback mode

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

1600

NORMAL

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.

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.

Indicators

hidden

Indicators

displayed

1 Current folder ....................... 49

2 File number and type ............. 49

3 Battery level indicator

........... 19

4 Transfer icon........ 33, 34, 44, 79

5 Print-order icon ..................... 88

6 Protect icon ........................... 90

7 Current frame number/

total number of frames

8 Image quality ........................ 61

9 Image size ............................. 62

10 Time of recording .................. 22

11 Date of recording .................. 22

0012/0015

789

NORMAL

1600

* Appears only when battery is running low.

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500

C The Multi Selector

The multi selector is used to navigate through cam-

era menus, to page through or select pictures

during playback ( 78), and to control the dis-

play of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the

multi selector is also used to select the shooting

mode and to turn the self-timer on and off.

ONON

OFFOFF

Press up to display

self-timer menu, press

up or down to highlight

option. Press right to

exit menu.

Self-timer on/off ( 55)

Press to left to hide or

display indicators in

monitor.

Indicators on/off ( 7)

Press down to display shoot-

ing-mode menu, press up or

down to highlight option.

Press right to exit menu.

Shooting mode selection

( 52)

Introduction—Menu Guide

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 mode, on the shooting mode selected ( 52).

No menu is available in movie mode ( 52, 98).

13,

72–

73,

85–

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.

In (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,

or high-contrast subjects.

10,

59–

SHOOTING

(manual) mode gives you full control over

camera settings. In addition to the settings avail-

able in auto and scene modes, the manual-

mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced

shooting options.

11,

59–

12,

70–

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).

SET-UP

PLAY

BACK

Menu DescriptionMode

Introduction—Menu Guide

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

IMAGE QUALITY

Choose FINE for printing and enlarg-

ing, BASIC to reduce file size.

IMAGE SIZE

Choose small sizes for e-mail or the

web, large sizes for printing.

EXP. +/–

Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or

high contrast subjects.

IMAGE SIZE

SELECT

SET

OFF

EXP.

–

SELECT

SET

OFF

Choose from settings

between –2.0 and

+2.0 EV

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

1600

1280

1024

640

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

The Shooting Menu / Scene

Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is

set to displays the SHOOTING menu. In (auto)

and scene modes, this menu contains three basic shoot-

ing options.

Introduction—Menu Guide

Off

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

IMAGE QUALITY

Choose FINE for printing and enlarg-

ing, BASIC to reduce file size.

IMAGE SIZE

Choose small sizes for e-mail or the

web, large sizes for printing.

WHITE BALANCE

Match to lighting to ensure

that colors are reproduced

accurately.

EXP. +/–

Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or

high contrast subjects.

CONTINUOUS

Take pictures in sequence or create

collages of sixteen consecutive pho-

tographs.

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Use when photos could be blurred by

inadvertent camera movement.

IMAGE QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

SELECT

SET

OFF

IMAGE SIZE

SELECT

SET

OFF

WHITE BALANCE

SELECT

SET

OFF

EXP.

–

SELECT

SET

OFF

CONTINUOUS

Continuous

Multi-Shot 16

Single

SELECT

SET

OFF

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Off

SELECT

SET

OFF

IMAGE SHARPENING

Heighten or reduce the

sharpness of outlines in your

photographs.

IMAGE SHARPENING

High

SELECT

SET

OFF

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

1600

1280

1024

640

Choose from settings

between –2.0 and

+2.0 EV

Single

Continuous

Multi-Shot 16

Auto

White Bal Preset

Fine

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Speedlight

Auto

High

Normal

Low

Off

The Shooting Menu

In (manual) mode, the SHOOTING menu contains

four advanced shooting options in addition to the three

basic options available in auto and scene modes.

Introduction—Menu Guide

(Five levels)

Maximum

Minimum

Format

30 s

30 m

De (German)

En (English)

Fr (French)

PTP

Mass Storage

Year, Month, Day, hour,

minute, order of dis-

play for year, month,

and day

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

SET-UP

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

Adjust monitor brightness.

CF Card Format

Format memory cards for use in your

camera.

Date

Set the time and date.

Auto Off

Specify how long the monitor will re-

main on before turning off automat-

ically to save power.

Language

Choose the language in which cam-

era messages and menus are dis-

played.

USB

Choose a transfer protocol for use

when your camera is connected to a

computer.

BRIGHTNESS

SELECT

SET

OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

WARNING !

All images will

be deleted !

Format

CF CARD FORMAT

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

AUTO OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

USB

PTP

Mass Storage

SELECT

SET

OFF

22–23

20–21

(Japanese)

Es (Spanish)

Reset All ( mode only)

Reset camera settings to their default

values.

RESET ALL

Reset all settings

to default values

Reset

SELECT

SET

OFF

Yes

The Setup Menu / / Scene

The SET-UP menu, which can be accessed from the

SHOOTING menu, contains options for camera setup.

Introduction—Menu Guide

Auto Transfer

Mark all pictures for transfer to a com-

puter, or remove transfer marking

from all pictures.

AUTO TRANSFER

All ON

All OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

Adjust monitor brightness.

BRIGHTNESS

SELECT

SET

OFF

CF Card Format

This option is used to format memory

cards for use in your camera.

WARNING !

All images will

be deleted !

CF CARD FORMAT

SELECT

SET

OFF

Format

Delete

Print Set

Protect

Auto Transfer

CF Card Format

Brightness

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Delete

Delete all or selected pictures.

Print Set

Select pictures for printing on a DPOF-

compatible device.

Protect

Protect selected pictures from acci-

dental deletion.

Selected Images

All Images

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

PRINT SET

Print set

Delete print set

SELECT

SET

OFF

PROTECT

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

86–87

88–89

Format

All ON

All OFF

Select pictures for pro-

tection. Protected pic-

tures are marked by a

icon.

Print set

Delete print set

Selected Images

All Images

(Five levels)

Maximum

Minimum

The Playback Menu

Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is

set to displays the PLAY BACK menu, which con-

tains options for managing the pictures on the memory

card.

Introduction—Menu Guide

The Scene Menu ( and 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

scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one-by-one.

Back Light

Use when light is coming from behind your sub-

ject, throwing their features into shadow.

Copy

Use to copy text and line drawings from a white

board or from a book or other printed matter.

Close Up

Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of

flowers, insects, and other small objects.

Fireworks Show

Use to capture the expanding burst of light from

a firework.

Museum

Use where a flash is prohibited.

Night Landscape

Use when taking landscape shots a night.

Sunset

Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and

sunrises.

Landscape

Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in

skyscapes, forests, and other landscape shots.

Beach/Snow

Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beach-

es, and sunlight expanses of water.

Night Portrait

Use when shooting portraits against a backdrop

of night scenery.

Party/Indoor

Use to capture background details or the effects

of candlelight and other indoor lighting.

Portrait

Use for portraits.

Mode Description

Taking Pictures

24–30

Review and Deletion

31–35

Getting Creative

36–40

First Steps

16–23

Tutorial

Getting Started

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 while set-

ting up your next shot.

Getting Creative

Explore the creative possibilities of scene mode.

Tutorial—First Steps

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.

.1 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.

.2 Turn the camera off

Before inserting or removing the battery or

memory card, be sure the mode selector is

in the “OFF” position.

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.

Attach the Camera Strap 16STEP 1

Insert the Battery and Memory Card 16–17STEP 2

Check the Battery Level 18–19STEP 3

Choose a Language 20–21STEP 4

Set the Time and Date 22–23STEP 5

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

Tutorial—First Steps

.3 Open the battery-chamber/card slot cover

Slide the cover latch in the direction of the 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).

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” ( 73).

.4 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).

.5 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 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.

EL 2

A B

Tutorial—First Steps

Step 3—Check the Battery Level

Before using the camera, check the battery level in the monitor to make sure

that the battery is charged.

.1 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 , 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 .

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.

Tutorial—First Steps

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.3 Check the battery level in the monitor

The Clock Battery

The camera’s internal clock-calendar is 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

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.

Display Meaning Camera status

NO ICON

Battery fully

charged

Camera functions

normally.

Low battery

Recharge or replace

battery without de-

lay.

WARNING ! !

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

Battery

exhausted

No pictures can be

taken until battery

has been recharged

or replaced.

Alternative Power Sources

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; 95).

Tutorial—First Steps

Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( )

Step 4—Choose a Language

Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German,

English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Press MENU button to display menu

for current shooting mode

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

Slide mode selector to

Highlight page tab

Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight Language

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

BRIGHTNESS

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

SET-UP

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Tutorial—First Steps

Choose a language from:

De Deutsch (German)

En English

Fr Français (French)

Japanese

Es Español (Spanish)

Display options

LANGUAGE

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

SELECT

SET

OFF

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.

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Tutorial—First Steps

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:

Slide mode selector to

Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( )Highlight page tab

Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight Date

Press MENU button to display menu

for current shooting mode

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

BRIGHTNESS

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

SET-UP

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Tutorial—First Steps

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Highlight Y M DEdit selected item. Repeat steps 5.8–

5.9 until all items have been set.

.10

Choose order in which year, month,

and day will be displayed

Save changes to settings and

return SET-UP menu

.11

.12

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 mode.

Highlight Year, Month, Day, hour, or

minute (selected item blinks on and

off in green)

Display DATE menu

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

The Basics

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in 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

best possible results in most situations.

Ready the Camera 24–25STEP 1

Choose Mode 25STEP 2

Frame the Picture 26–27STEP 4

Focus and Shoot 28–29STEP 5

Put the Camera Away 30STEP 6

Adjust Settings (Optional) 26STEP 3

.2 Slide the mode selector to

When you slide the mode selector from OFF

to , the flash-ready lamp under the moni-

tor will light and the monitor will display a

welcome message.

Step 1—Ready the Camera

.1 Turn the lens section to shooting position

Rotate the lens as shown.

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

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.3 Check indicators in the monitor

If the low-battery icon ( ; 19) is dis-

played (A), recharge the battery or use an

AC adapter (available separately).

The monitor also shows the number of pic-

tures that can be taken at current settings

(B). If the message “OUT OF MEMORY”

appears in monitor, the memory card is full.

Delete pictures ( 33–34), use a new

memory card, or choose a lower quality or

image size ( 60).

Step 2—Choose Mode

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Press multi selector down to display

shooting-mode menu

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.

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Select (selected

option is highlighted in green)

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*When you press the multi selector down to display the shooting-mode menu,

the current shooting mode will be highlighted. If mode is already se-

lected, press the multi selector to the right to exit the menu.

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

Step 4—Frame the Picture

.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

clear the message from the monitor, rotate the lens section to shooting

position.

Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)

The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more infor-

mation, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.

Flash

mode

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is

poor.

Image

quality

NORMAL

Pictures compressed for balance between

quality and file size that is ideal for snap-

shots.

Image

size

1600 Pictures are 1,600 × 1,200 pixels in size. 62

Exp. +/– ±0 No exposure compensation performed. 63

Setting Default Description

Self timer Off Self-timer off. 55–56

Range of rotation

Shooting position

Forward Back (toward monitor)

0°

50°50°

130°

90°

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

.2 Ready the camera

Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

.3 Frame your subject

Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background.

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.

Indicator in monitor

shows amount of

zoom while either

button is pressed

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When the camera is zoomed all the way in, holding the button down

for about two seconds extends the zoom range digitally (digital zoom;

57). The zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.

Zoom out Zoom in

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

Step 5—Focus and Shoot

.1 Focus

Press the shutter-release button

halfway to set focus and expo-

sure. The camera will focus on

the subject closest to the cam-

era, and lock focus at this dis-

tance while the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

With the shutter-release button

pressed halfway, check the fo-

cus indicator and flash-ready

lamp.

Focus

indicator

Flash-

ready

lamp

Camera unable to focus. Change your

composition and try again.

Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from

shutter-release button, then try again.

Subject in focus.

Flash will fire when picture is taken.

Flash off or not required.

Flashes red

Flickers

Green

Off

When Lighting Is Poor

If lighting is poor, the view through the camera lens may appear slightly

“grainy” when viewed in the monitor.

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Focus indicator

lights when

shutter-release

button is pressed

halfway

Flash-ready lamp

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

.2 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 are not satisfied with the re-

sults, you can delete the picture instantly by

pressing the ( ) button. If you need more

time to study the picture, you can pause the

display for up to ten seconds by pressing

the ( ) button. For more information,

see “Keep or Delete” ( 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 ( ) 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 or is displayed.

Tutorial—Taking Pictures

Step 6—Put the Camera Away

.1 Turn the camera off

Turn the camera off to save battery power.

.2 Return the lens section to the closed position

To protect the lens, return the lens section

to its housing in the camera body.

Tutorial—Review and Deletion

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

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 mode. Press the 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.

Mode Quick Review

Pictures are displayed

in the top left corner of

the monitor, allowing

you to view the results

of previous attempts

while setting up your

next shot.

Full-Screen Review

Pictures are displayed

full screen or in menus

of four or nine “thumb-

nail” images. You can

zoom in on and delete

individual pictures.

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Tutorial—Review and Deletion

Press the multi selector up to view pictures

recorded before the current photo, down to

view pictures recorded after the current pho-

to. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rap-

idly to the desired frame number.

View other

pictures

1/0011

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Quick Review

The following operations can be performed in

quick review:

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All other camera controls function as they do in shooting mode.

Full-Screen Review

The following operations can be performed in full-

screen review:

Press DescriptionTo

Shutter

release

To return to shooting mode, press the shut-

ter-release button halfway.

Return to

shooting mode

Enter full-screen review (see opposite) with

the current picture displayed full screen.

View current

picture full screen

Press the multi selector up to view pictures

recorded before the current photo, down to

view pictures recorded after the current

photo.

View other

pictures

Press DescriptionTo

Tutorial—Review and Deletion

( )

Press the ( ) button for an enlarged view

of the current photo ( 81). While the pho-

to is zoomed in, use the multi selector to view

areas not visible in the monitor. To cancel

zoom, press .

Zoom photo in

( )

Press the ( ) button to display up to

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.

•Select No to exit

without deleting

picture

•Select Yes to de-

lete picture

DELETE

Yes

SELECT

SET

Delete current

picture

Press DescriptionTo

( )

Pictures selected for transfer are marked with

a icon. Turn this marking on or off to

select the pictures that will be transferred to

a computer at a later date ( 44).

Select current

picture for transfer

to a computer

Press multi selector to left to hide or display

photo info superimposed on picture in mon-

itor ( 7).

Hide or display

photo info

Shutter

release/

To end review and return to shooting mode,

press the button or press the shutter-

release button halfway.

Return to

mode

Tutorial—Review and Deletion

Press DescriptionTo

Shutter

release/

To end review and return to shooting mode,

press the button or press the shutter-

release button halfway.

Return to

mode

Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right

to highlight thumbnails.

Highlight pictures

Thumbnail Review

Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review

displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The

following operations can be performed while

thumbnails are displayed:

( )/

With four thumbnails displayed, press the

button once to view nine thumbnail images.

Press 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

pictures displayed

( )

A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press

multi selector up or down to highlight op-

tion, press to right to select.

•Select No to exit

without deleting

picture

•Select Yes to de-

lete picture

Delete highlighted

picture

DELETE

Yes

SELECT

SET

( )

Pictures selected for transfer are marked with

a icon. Turn this marking on or off to

select the pictures that will be transferred to

a computer at a later date ( 44).

Select highlighted

picture for transfer

to a computer

Tutorial—Review and Deletion

Playback Mode ( 77)

This section describes quick review, which allows you to view pictures without

leaving mode. To learn about additional playback options available in

(playback) mode, see “Playing Pictures Back” ( 77).

Tutorial—Getting Creative

Getting Creative

Scene Selection

SELECT SET

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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 from 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 and modes (for information on

choosing a shooting mode, see “Tutorial: Taking Pictures”; 25). To choose

a scene:

Portrait

SELECT SET

Press SCENE button to display menu

of scene choices

Make selection (chosen scene takes

effect when option is highlighted;

highlighted scene shown by icon and

caption in monitor)

Press SCENE button to return to shooting

mode (selected scene shown by icon in

monitor)

Tutorial—Getting Creative

In scene mode, you can adjust flash ( 53) and self-timer ( 55) settings

(restrictions may apply depending on the scene selected). Pressing the MENU

button will display the SHOOTING menu ( 59). To return to or

mode, select OFF in the SCENE menu.

The following pages describe when to use each scene mode.

Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while back-

ground details are softened, lending the composition a sense

of depth.

Portrait

•Degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount

of light available

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.

✯✯ Place the camera on a flat, level surface such as a wall or table.

Use for shots that include details of the background be-

hind the main subject, or to capture the effects of candle-

light and other indoor background lighting.

Party/Indoor

Camera Shake: ✯

Tutorial—Getting Creative

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.

Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow-

fields, beaches, or sunlight expanses of water.

Beach/Snow

Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors,

and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.

Landscape

•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.

•Flash turns off ( ) automatically.

Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the

main subject and the background when shooting portraits

against a backdrop of night scenery.

Night Portrait

•Flash mode is set to (auto with red-eye reduction; 53).

Camera Shake: ✯

Tutorial—Getting Creative

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

to use the flash.

Museum

•The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 67) turns on automatically, reducing the

effects of inadvertent camera movement.

•Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to

obtain permission first.

Camera Shake: ✯

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Flash

turns off ( ) automatically.

Sunset

Camera Shake: ✯

A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night

landscapes.

Night Landscape

•Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AF●) is not displayed.

•Flash turns off ( ) automatically.

Camera Shake: ✯✯

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst

of light from a firework. The camera responds more rapid-

ly to the shutter-release button, ensuring that you can cap-

ture the start of the burst.

Fireworks Show

•Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AF●) is not displayed.

•Flash turns off ( ) automatically.

•Follow the firework as it ascends and press the shutter-release button all

the way down at the start of the burst.

•Self-timer can not be used ( 56).

Camera Shake: ✯✯

Tutorial—Getting Creative

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throw-

ing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in

the shade but the background is brightly lit. The flash will

fire automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

Back Light

•Flash is set to (fill flash; 53).

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board,

business card, or in other printed matter.

Copy

•Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.

Camera is set to focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6˝)

from the lens, making it possible to capture vivid colors in

close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects,

with the background artistically blurred.

Close Up

•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.

•Camera focuses on subject at center of frame.

Camera Shake: ✯

Select this item to return to the shooting mode ( or

) in effect when scene mode was selected. The mode

last in effect will be displayed in the monitor when this

option is highlighted.

OFF

SELECT SET

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 saved 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.

Connections

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-

dows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows

Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).

Windows

Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later). Only models

with built-in USB ports supported.

Macintosh

Nikon View 5

Reference Manual

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Es Nl It

Macintosh and Windows

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.

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.

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-

ence CD window.

Connections

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader

The installation instructions are in Portable Document Format (PDF). To

view the instructions, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. If

you have already installed this version of Acrobat, proceed to Step 3.

To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the

folder for the language of your choice and

double-click the installer icon. The installer

start-up screen will be displayed; follow the on-

screen instructions to complete installation.

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.

Start-up screen (Windows)

Installer icon

(Windows)

Installer icon

(Macintosh)

Start-up screen (Macintosh)

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.

Connections

Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer

Once you have installed Nikon View 5, you are ready to transfer 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 from 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.

Slide the mode selector to

The camera will enter playback mode ( 78)

with your most recent picture displayed full

frame in the monitor.

Select the pictures to be transferred

Press the ( ) button to display the pic-

tures on the memory card in “contact sheets”

of four or nine thumbnails ( 80). Confirm

that only the pictures you want to copy to the

computer are marked with a icon. To re-

move the icon from a picture, or to select

an unmarked picture for transfer, highlight the

image with the multi selector and press the

( ) button.

Turn the camera off

Turn the camera off before connecting it to a

computer.

Transferring More than 999 Pictures

No more than 999 pictures can be transferred at one time using the

( ) button. To copy more pictures, use Nikon View 5. See the Nikon View

5 Reference Manual (on CD) for details.

Connections

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.

Turn the computer on

Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.

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 . If the UC-

E3 is connected, the monitor will remain off,

and all controls except the ( ) button

and power switch will be inactive.

Connections

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-

fore disconnecting the cable or turning the cam-

era off, you must remove the camera from the

system as follows:

TRANSFER COMPLETED

Press the ( ) 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

has started, press the ( ) button to be-

gin copying the pictures selected in Step 2 to

the computer. The message “PREPARING TO

TRANSFER” will appear in the camera monitor.

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-

era off, remove the memory card, or discon-

nect the cable while transfer is in progress.

PREPARING

TO TRANSFER

TRANSFERRING

IMAGE TO

COMPUTER

Windows XP

Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( )

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 ( )

in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Stor-

age Device from the menu that appears.

Connections

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 ( ) 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 ( ) 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 off 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 from the camera

Macintosh

Drag the “untitled” (“NO_NAME”) camera vol-

ume into the Trash.

Windows Me

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon (

)

in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from

the menu that appears.

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.

Mac OS 9 Mac OS X

Connections

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.

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

adapter (shown at right), available separately from

Nikon.

Connections

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

( 82), “SSCN,” followed by a four-digit file number assigned automatically

by the camera (e.g., “DSCN0001”). Each file name ends in a three-letter

“extension” that identifies the type of picture: “.JPG” for photographs and

“.MOV” for movies. 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”). The folder name and file number can be viewed

in full-screen review and full-frame playback, when they are displayed in the

top right corner of the monitor ( 7).

Fine-Tuning Camera

Settings

59–68

Beyond Point-and-

Shoot

52–58

In “Tutorial: Taking Pictures,” you learned the basic

order of operations for taking pictures in 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.

Taking

Pictures

The Details

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

, , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode

Beyond Point-and-Shoot

Camera Controls

mode, you have a choice of four basic shooting modes (for

information on choosing a shooting mode, see “Tutorial: Taking Pic-

tures”; 24):

Pressing the SCENE button in or 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” ( 36).

Auto

Auto produces good results in a wide range of situations. Use

for snapshots or when you want control over image quality (

61), image size ( 62), and exposure compensation ( 63) while

leaving the camera in charge of other settings.

Manual

Choose this mode for complete control over all camera settings,

including white balance ( 64), sharpening ( 68), and BSS (

67). You can also choose to take pictures in continuous sequence

while the shutter-release button is held down ( 66).

Movie

This mode is used to record NORMAL-quality silent movies

320 × 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 fully pressed a second time.

•In place of the number of exposures remaining, the exposure-

count display in monitor shows the length of the movie that

can be recorded.

•Movie ends automatically after fifteen seconds or when no more

space is available on the memory card.

•Movies are stored as QuickTime movie files ending in “.MOV”.

•The flash turns off (

) automatically.

•Menus and scene-selection are disabled in movie mode.

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

Flash Photography: The Button

In mode, the button controls the flash. Four flash modes are available

(restrictions may apply in scene mode; 36):

AUTO

Auto

Flash fires when

lighting is poor.

Best choice in most circumstances.

Auto with

red-eye

reduction

Pre-flash fires be-

fore main flash.

This causes sub-

jects’ pupils to con-

tract before photo

is taken, minimizing

“red-eye” effect

caused by flash re-

flecting from retina.

Use for portraits (works best when sub-

jects are well within range of flash and

looking at pre-flash). Because a slight

delay occurs after the shutter-release

button is fully pressed to allow the pre-

flash to take effect, this setting is not

recommended with erratically-moving

subjects or in other situations in which

you want the camera to react quickly.

Anytime Flash

(fill flash)

Flash fires whenev-

er picture is taken.

Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and

back-lit subjects.

Flash Cancel

(off)

Flash will not fire

even when lighting

is poor.

Use when subject is outside range of

flash, to capture natural lighting under

dim light, or where use of a flash is pro-

hibited. Use of a tripod is recommend-

ed to prevent blurring.

Mode How it works When to use it

AUTO

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.

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

1600

NORMAL

The flash mode can be selected with the button:

AUTO

1600

NORMAL

Press button to display

flash-mode menu

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.

AUTO

1600

NORMAL

Press multi selector up or down until

desired mode is highlighted

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.

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

1600

NORMAL

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

flash off, the self-timer can be used to prevent pictures from being blurred

camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.

To use the self-timer:

Position the camera

Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable

surface.

Turn the self-timer on

The self-timer setting is controlled with the multi selector.

Press multi selector up to

display self-timer menu

ONON

OFFOFF

1600

NORMAL

Press multi selector up or

down to highlight ON

ONON

OFFOFF

1600

NORMAL

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

is displayed in monitor.

ONON

OFFOFF

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

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.

Start the timer

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to lock focus and acti-

vate the timer.

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 before a picture is taken, press

the shutter-release button.

Restrictions on the Self-Timer

The self-timer is not available in movie mode ( 52) or when Fireworks

Show ( 39) is selected in scene mode.

Full press

Count-down timer in monitor shows

number of seconds remaining until

picture is taken

1600

NORMAL

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

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 ×,

and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the

image up to 4 ×.

Optical Zoom

Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons.

Optical zoom is not available in movie mode, although digital zoom can be

used to magnify the subject up to about 3 ×.

Digital Zoom

At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the button down for two

seconds triggers digital zoom.

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-

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.

Zoom out Zoom in

Indicator in monitor displays

amount of zoom while either

button is pressed

Maximum optical zoom

position

Zoom indicator turns yellow

in digital zoom range

Hold for 2 s

Taking Pictures—Beyond Point-and-Shoot

Keep or Delete: Picture Review

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-

played:

To Press Description

Delete

picture

A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight option, press to right

to select.

•Select No to save picture and

return to shooting mode

•Select Yes to delete picture

DELETE

Yes

SELECT SET

Pause

display

Display will be paused for ten

seconds and pause icon ( ) will

change to . During this

time, you can press ( )

to record picture and return to

shooting mode, or press

to delete photo as described above. Picture will be

recorded automatically if no operations are performed

for ten seconds.

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

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 pressed.

To make selections from the SHOOTING menu:

Slide mode selector to

Press MENU button to display

menu for current mode

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

To exit the menu and return to shooting mode, press the MENU button.

Make selection

Highlight menu item

Highlight option

(to return to previous menu, press

multi selector to left)

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

IMAGE QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

Display options

IMAGE QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

SELECT

SET

OFF

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size

Together, image quality and size determine how

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.

The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend on the shooting mode

selected. No menu is available in movie mode.

Shooting menu

( , scene)

Shooting menu

( mode)

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option

IMAGE QUALITY 61

IMAGE SIZE 62

WHITE BALANCE 64–65

EXP. +/– 63

CONTINUOUS 66

BEST SHOT SELECTOR 67

IMAGE SHARPENING 68

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option

IMAGE QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

EXP. +/–

1600

NORMAL

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option Description

FINE

Fine image quality, suitable for enlarge-

ments or high-quality prints.

BASIC

Basic image quality, suitable for pictures

that will be distributed by e-mail or used in

web pages.

NORMAL

Normal image quality, suited to most ap-

plications.

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

1600

1280

1024

113

640

1600

1280

121

1024

144

229

640

8-MB memory card 16-MB memory card

*Figures are approximate. File size of JPEG images depends on scene record-

ed, producing wide variations in number of images that can be stored.

Image Quality

To reduce the amount of memory that each shot

occupies, pictures are compressed as they are saved

to the memory card. Compression selectively re-

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.

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

approximate number of pictures that can be stored on eight- and sixteen-

megabyte memory cards at different combinations of image quality and size.

Compression

ratio (approx.)

1:4

1:16

1:8

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

1280 Suited to postcard-size prints.1,280 × 960

Option DescriptionSize (pixels)

1600

Suited to print sizes ranging from large photo

album through to A5 (roughly 8˝ × 6˝).

1,600 ×1,200

1024

Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for exam-

ple, as an illustration in a letter or report), or

to display on monitors 17˝ or larger.

1,024 × 768

640

Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors.

Suited to distribution by e-mail or the web.

640 × 480

IMAGE SIZE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Image Size

Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the

image, measured in pixels. Choose an image size

according to the space available on the memory

card and the task at hand.

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).

Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 200 dpi.

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

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.

EXP.

–

SELECT

SET

OFF

1600

NORMAL

+0.3

At values other than ±0, exposure compensation

is shown in the monitor.

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

1600

NORMAL

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.

WHITE BALANCE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option Description

AutoA

White balance automatically adjusted to suit light-

ing conditions. Best choice in most circumstances.

White Bal Preset

White object used as reference to set white bal-

ance under unusual lighting conditions.

Fine White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Incandescent For use with incandescent lighting.

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.

Choosing a White Balance Setting

In mode, white balance can be chosen from

the following options (in and scene modes,

white balance is adjusted automatically):

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used to adjust white bal-

ance when shooting under mixed lighting or to

compensate for light sources with a strong color

cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a

lamp with a red shade look as though they had

been taken under white light). When (White

Bal Preset) is selected from the white-balance

menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu

shown at right will be displayed in the monitor.

Option Description

Cancel

Recalls the most recent setting for preset white

balance from memory and sets white balance to

this value.

Measure

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).

Cancel

Measure

WHITE BALANCE PRESET

SELECT

SET

OFF

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous

The options in the “continuous” menu are used

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-

ject, or photograph a subject that is moving un-

predictably. With the Multi-Shot 16 option, you

can record movement in a single picture consist-

ing of sixteen consecutive frames.

CONTINUOUS

Continuous

Multi-Shot 16

Single

SELECT

SET

OFF

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.

Option Description

Camera takes one picture each time the shutter-re-

lease button is pressed all the way down.

Single

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 ( 29) is full,

although the rate at which pictures are recorded will

drop.

Continuous

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the

camera takes sixteen consecutive “thumbnail” imag-

es 400 × 300 pixels in size and combines them into a

collage measuring 1,600 × 1,200 pixels. This option

is only available when image size ( 62) is set to 1600.

Multi-Shot 16

At settings other than Single, the current “con-

tinuous” setting is indicated by an icon in the moni-

tor.

1600

NORMAL

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is recommended for

situations in which inadvertent camera movement

can produce blurred pictures, for example when:

• the camera is zoomed in

• the flash can not be used although lighting is

poor

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Off

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option Description

Off BSS off; camera functions normally.

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 the memory card. The flash turns off, and

focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined

by the first photograph in the series.

Restrictions on BSS

BSS is not available at CONTINUOUS settings other than Single. Selecting

Continuous or Multi-Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS.

When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor.

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.

1600

NORMAL

Taking Pictures—Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Option Description

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

The camera automatically emphasizes the borders

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. mode gives you control

over the amount of sharpening performed (in

and scene modes, the camera adjusts sharpening

according to the subject).

Auto

Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment per-

formed differs from image to image.

High

Image processed to increase sharpness, making edges more

distinct.

Normal

Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all

images.

Low Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level.

Off No sharpening performed.

IMAGE SHARPENING

High

SELECT

SET

OFF

1600

NORMAL

When taking pictures that will later be retouched, choose settings of Normal

or Low.

At settings other than Auto, an image-sharpening

icon appears in the monitor.

Camera

Setup

The SET-UP Menu

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.

Camera Setup

IMAGE QUALITY

SELECT

SET

OFF

Slide mode selector to

Press MENU button to display menu

for current shooting mode

The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup. The SET-UP menu

is accessed from the SHOOTING menu for , , or scene mode (no

menu is available in movie mode). To make a selection from the SET-UP menu:

Highlight page tab (selected page

tab highlighted in green)

Highlight

SHOOTING MENU

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

SET-UP

SELECT

SET

OFF

Display SET-UP menu

BRIGHTNESS

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

SELECT

SET

OFF

Highlight menu item

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

AUTO OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Camera Setup

Display options

Highlight option

(to return to previous menu, press

multi selector to left)

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

AUTO OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

AUTO OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Make selection

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

AUTO OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

To exit the menu and return to shoot-

ing mode, press the MENU button.

Camera Setup

SET-UP Menu Options

The Brightness and CF Card Format options can also be accessed from the

playback menu in mode ( 85).

Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness

This option controls monitor brightness. Press the

multi selector up or down to increase or decrease

the brightness of the monitor by moving the ar-

row to the right of the display up or down.

BRIGHTNESS

SELECT

SET

OFF

The SET-UP menu contains the following options:

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

SET-UP

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option

Brightness 72

CF Card Format 73

Date 74

Auto Off 74

Language 75

USB 75

Reset All ( only) 76

Camera Setup

Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format

The memory card provided with your camera is

formatted at shipment. If you purchase additional

memory cards for added storage, you will how-

ever need to format the cards before first use to

ensure that they work properly in your camera.

Formatting memory cards is also an effective way

of deleting all pictures on the card.

Selecting CF Card Format from the setup or playback menus displays the

confirmation dialog shown above. To format the memory card:

SELECT

SET

OFF

WARNING !

All images will

be deleted !

Format

CF CARD FORMAT

Highlight Format (to exit without

formatting card, highlight No and

press multi selector to right)

WARNING !

All images will

be deleted !

Format

CF CARD FORMAT

SELECT

SET

OFF

Press multi selector to right to start

formatting. Formatting begins

immediately. While formatting is in

progress, the message shown above

will be displayed.

FORMATTING

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.

Camera Setup

Setting the Time and Date: Date

This option is used to set the camera to the cur-

rent date and time. For more information, see

“Tutorial: First Steps” ( 22).

DATE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off

When operated on battery power, the camera will

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

(1m), five minutes (5m), and thirty minutes (30 m)

using Auto Off.

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 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.

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

AUTO OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Camera Setup

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Choosing a Language: Language

This option is used to choose the language in which

camera menus and messages are displayed. For

more information, see “Tutorial: First Steps”

( 20).

Brightness

CF Card Format

Date

Auto Off

Language

USB

Reset All

USB

PTP

Mass Storage

SELECT

SET

OFF

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-

fer Protocol) and Mass Storage.

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 ( ) button is pressed to begin transfer.

Mac OS X

Pictures can not be transferred using the ( ) button in Mac OS X. Use

Nikon View 5 to transfer pictures. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual

(on CD) for details.

Camera Setup

Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only)

Reset All is used to reset settings to their default

values. This option is only available in the SET-UP

menu for mode, but resets settings for all

modes.

Choosing Reset restores the settings listed below to their default values.

RESET ALL

Reset all settings

to default values

Reset

SELECT

SET

OFF

Resetting File Numbering to 0001

To reset file numbering ( 49) to 0001, select Reset All after either deleting

all pictures ( 87) or formatting the memory card ( 73).

Choosing Reset also clears the current file number ( 49) from memory.

Numbering will continue from the lowest number available on the memory

card. All other settings are unaffected.

DefaultSetting DefaultSetting

±0Exposure compensation

SingleContinuous

OffBest Shot Selector

AutoImage sharpeningAutoWhite balance

3Monitor brightness

30 sAuto off

Option Description

No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.

Reset Restore settings to default values.

The Playback Menu

85–91

Basic Playback

78–84

Playing

Pictures Back

Playback Mode

This section details the operations that can be per-

formed when the mode selector is set to . 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.

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

When the mode selector is set to , the camera

enters playback mode with the most recent pic-

ture displayed in the monitor.

Basic Playback

Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback

1/0011

1600

NORMAL

Press the multi selector up to view pictures record-

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

number.

View other

pictures

View

multiple

pictures

( )

Press the ( ) button to display up to nine pic-

tures at a time as small thumbnail previews ( 80).

Press DescriptionTo

The following operations can be performed in playback mode:

( )

A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight option, press to

right to select.

•Select No to exit without

deleting picture

•Select Yes to delete

picture

Delete

current

picture

DELETE

Yes

SELECT

SET

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

Press multi selector to left to hide or display photo

info superimposed on picture in monitor ( 7).

Hide or

display

photo info

Press the MENU button to display or hide the play-

back menu ( 85).

Display

playback

Press DescriptionTo

( )

Press the ( ) button for an enlarged view of the

current photo ( 81).

Zoom

photo in

( )

Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a

icon. Turn this marking on or off to select the pic-

tures that will be transferred to a computer at a

later date ( 44).

Select

current

picture for

transfer to a

computer

SMALL

PIC.

( )

If the current picture is a photograph, pressing the

button will create a small copy (320 × 240)

for electronic distribution ( 82).

Create small

copy of

current

picture

If the current picture is marked with a icon to

show that it is a movie, pressing the button

starts and pauses movie playback ( 84).

Play movie

back

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 ( 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”).

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to

highlight thumbnails.

Highlight

pictures

Thumbnail Review

Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review

displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The

following operations can be performed while

thumbnails are displayed:

( )/

With four thumbnails displayed, press the but-

ton once to view nine thumbnail images. Press

to “zoom in” from nine thumbnails to a four-

thumbnail view or, when four thumbnails are dis-

played, to view highlighted picture full size.

Change

number of

pictures

displayed

Press DescriptionTo

( )

Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a

icon. Turn this marking on or off to select

the pictures that will be transferred to a comput-

er at a later date ( 44).

Select high-

lighted picture

for transfer to

a computer

( )

A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight option, press to

right to select.

•Select No to exit with-

out deleting picture

•Select Yes to delete

picture

Delete

highlighted

picture

DELETE

Yes

SELECT

SET

SMALL

PIC.

( )

If the current picture is a photograph, pressing

the button will create a small copy for elec-

tronic distribution ( 82).

Create small

copy of high-

lighted picture

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of the

image not visible in the monitor.

View other

areas of image

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.

Press to cancel zoom.Cancel zoom

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Use the ( ) 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).

DescriptionTo Press

Zoom increases each time button is pressed,

to a maximum of 6.0 ×. While image is

zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are dis-

played in upper left corner of monitor.

Zoom photo in ( )

X2.0

SCROLL ZOOM

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture

Pressing the SMALL PIC. ( ) button in full-frame or thumbnail playback

creates a small copy of the current picture. Copies are 320 × 240 pixels in size

and have an image quality of BASIC, making them ideal for distribution by e-

mail or for use in web pages.

To create a small copy of the picture currently displayed in full-frame play-

back, or the picture highlighted in thumbnail playback:

Small Pic

Creating small

Picture file ?

SELECT SET

Yes

Press SMALL PIC. ( ) button to

display confirmation dialog

Small Pic

Creating small

Picture file ?

SELECT SET

Yes

Highlight Yes (to exit without creat-

ing copy, highlight No and press

multi selector to right)

Create small copy and return to

playback mode with original picture

displayed

To view copy, press multi selector

down. Copy will have same time and

date of creation as original.

1/0011

1600

NORMAL

2/0012

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

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

stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form

“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 ( 81); pressing the ( ) button

when a copy is displayed has no effect.

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. ( )

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.

Playing Pictures Back—Basic Playback

Movie Playback

Movies are indicated by a icon. In full-frame

playback, movies can be viewed using the

button. Movies can not be played back when

thumbnails are displayed.

DescriptionTo Press

Pressing the button while playback is

in progress pauses display. To resume play-

back, press the button again.

Pause/resume

playback

When movie ends, final frame is displayed for

one second, followed by a still image of the

first frame.

Start playback

When movie is paused, pressing the multi se-

lector down advances the movie one frame.

If the last frame of the movie is displayed,

pressing the multi selector down ends movie

playback and displays the first frame of the

movie.

Advance

movie one

frame

When movie is paused, pressing the multi se-

lector up rewinds the movie one frame.

Rewind movie

one frame

9/0019

START

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

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

photographs on any device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format

(DPOF), and select images for transfer to a computer.

To view the playback menu:

Press MENU button to display

playback menu

Select

Delete

Print Set

Protect

Auto Transfer

CF Card Format

Brightness

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

The playback menu contains the following options:

Delete

Print Set

Protect

Auto Transfer

CF Card Format

Brightness

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Option

Delete 86–87

Print Set 88–89

Protect 90

Auto Transfer 91

CF Card Format 73

Brightness 72

Memory Card Format/Brightness

The CF Card Format and Brightness options can also be accessed from the

SET-UP menu for mode. These options are described in “Camera Setup”

( 69).

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies

To delete selected photographs and movies:

Highlight Selected Images Display menu of thumbnail images

Highlight picture Press multi selector up or down to se-

lect picture for deletion. Selected pic-

tures are marked by 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.

Deleting Pictures: Delete

The Delete menu contains the following options:

Selected Images

All Images

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

Selected Images

All Images

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

DescriptionOption

Delete selected photo-

graphs and movies.

Selected Images

Delete all pictures.All Images

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

Press to display a confirmation dia-

log. Press multi selector up or down to

highlight option, press to right to put

choice into effect:

• Select No to return to playback menu

without deleting pictures

• Select Yes to delete all selected pictures

DELETE

Yes

SELECT

SET

OFF

Before Deletion

Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. Be sure that any pictures you

would like to keep have been transferred to your computer.

Protected Pictures

Pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be selected for

deletion.

Deleting All Photographs and Movies

To delete all pictures on the memory card:

Highlight All Images Confirmation dialog displayed. Press

multi selector up or down to highlight

option, press to right to put choice into

effect:

• Select No to return to playback menu

without deleting pictures

• Select Yes to delete all pictures on

memory card (protected pictures will

not be deleted)

Selected Images

All Images

DELETE

SELECT

SET

OFF

Exclude

ERASE ALL IMAGES

Erasing All Images

Yes

( )

SELECT

SET

OFF

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

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 device—be it your personal

photo printer or a photofinisher’s print system—and pictures printed directly

from the card.

Highlight pictures Press multi selector up to select

picture. Selected pictures are

marked by icon.

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

PRINT SET

Print set

Delete print set

SELECT

SET

OFF

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

DescriptionOption

Create or modify print order.Print set

Cancel the current print order.Delete print set

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:

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

Use multi selector to specify number of

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 to complete operation and

display menu of print options. To high-

light option, press multi selector up or

down.

• 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.

• 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.

• To deselect a checked item, highlight

and press multi selector to right.

• To complete print order and return to

playback, highlight Done and press multi

selector to right. To exit without alter-

ing print order, press MENU button.

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

Done

Info

Date

PRINT SET

SELECT

SET

OFF

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

DONE

Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect

Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays

the menu shown at right, where you can select

pictures to protect from accidental deletion.

Highlight picture Press multi selector up or down to se-

lect picture. Selected pictures are

marked by icon. Repeat steps 1

and 2 to select additional pictures. To

deselect picture, highlight and press

multi selector up or down.

Press to complete operation. To

exit Protect menu without changing pro-

tected status of pictures, press MENU but-

ton.

PROTECT

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

PROTECT

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

PROTECT

QUICK

SELECT SET

DONE

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.

Playing Pictures Back—The Playback Menu

AUTO TRANSFER

All ON

All OFF

SELECT

SET

OFF

Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer

To turn transfer marking ( 44) on or off for all

pictures simultaneously, select Auto Transfer from

the playback menu. The following options will be

displayed:

Transferring More than 999 Pictures

No more than 999 pictures can be transferred at one time using the

( ) button ( 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.

DescriptionOption

Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer.All ON

Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card.All OFF

Technical

Notes

Camera Care, Options, and Resources

This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing

your camera, a list of optional accessories available

for the COOLPIX 2500, information on where to

get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and cam-

era specifications.

Technical Notes

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 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:

• are poorly ventilated or damp

• 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%

Technical Notes

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.

Additional EN-EL2 Li-ion batteries are available

from your retailer or local Nikon representative

Rechargeable battery

CS-E2500 soft caseCarrying case

•EC-CF series CompactFlash

™

memory cards

(available in a variety of capacities)

•EC-AD1 PC-card adapter

CompactFlash

™

memory

cards and adapters

HL-E2500 monitor hoodMonitor hood

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:

4× USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB

Lexar

Media

SDCFB series 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 96 MB, 128 MBSanDisk

8× USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB

10× 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.

EH-60 AC adapterAC adapter

Technical Notes

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

• For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

• 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.

Monitor is blank

•Camera is off.

•Battery is not correctly inserted.

•Battery is exhausted.

•EH-60 AC adapter (available separately) is not

properly connected.

•Camera is in sleep mode. Press shutter-release

button halfway.

•USB cable is connected.

—

No indicators appear

in monitor

•Indicators are hidden. Press multi selector to

left until indicators are displayed.

Camera turns off

immediately

•Battery is low.

•Battery is cold.

Problem Possible cause

Technical Notes

Monitor is hard

to read

•Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a dark-

er location or use HL-E2500 monitor hood

(available separately).

•Monitor is dirty.

•Monitor brightness requires adjustment.

Photos are too bright

(overexposed)

•Exposure compensation is too high. 63

Photos are too dark

(underexposed)

•Flash is off.

•Flash window is blocked.

•Subject is outside range of flash.

•Exposure compensation is too low.

104

Photos are out of

focus

•

Focus indicator flashes red: camera unable to

focus.

Problem Possible cause

No photo is taken

when shutter-release

button is fully

pressed

•Camera is in playback mode.

•Battery is exhausted.

•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.

• Message “OUT OF MEMORY” appears in mon-

itor: insufficient memory to record pictures at

current settings.

•Focus indicator flashes red: camera unable to

focus.

•Flash-ready lamp flickers: flash is charging.

•Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” ap-

pears in monitor: memory card is not format-

ted for use in COOLPIX 2500.

•Message “NO CARD PRESENT” appears in

monitor: no memory card in camera.

101

Technical Notes

Colors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source. 64

No menu is displayed

when MENU button

is pressed

•Camera is in movie mode. 52

Photos are blurred

•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

—

Randomly-spaced

bright pixels

(“noise”) appear in

image

•Shutter speed too slow. Use the flash.

•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.

38,

Flash does not fire

•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 ( mode only)

–BSS is on ( mode only)

•Battery level is low.

38,

Problem Possible cause

Technical Notes

Can not zoom in on

picture during play-

back or review

•Picture is a movie.

•Picture was created using small picture option.

Picture can not be

played back

•Picture has been overwritten or renamed by a

computer or other make of camera.

—

Pressing

button when picture

is displayed full

screen does not

create small picture

•Picture is displayed in full-screen review. Small

pictures can only be created in playback mode.

•Picture is a movie. Small pictures can only be

created from photos.

•Picture is already a small picture.

•There is not enough free space on the memo-

ry card for a small picture.

Nikon View 5 does

not start when cam-

era connected or

memory card insert-

ed in card reader or

card slot

•Camera is off.

•EH-60 AC adapter (available separately) is not

properly connected, or battery is dead.

•USB cable not correctly connected, or card not

properly inserted in card reader, card adapter,

or card slot.

•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.

—

45,

—

Problem Possible cause

100

Technical Notes

Camera turned off or

playback mode se-

lected while pictures

are being saved.

Message clears from dis-

play automatically when

recording is complete.

WARNING ! !

Please wait for camera

to finish recording

Lens is blocked by

camera body.

Rotate lens until message

is no longer displayed.

Please turn the lens to

the shooting position

Problem SolutionDisplay

Clock calendar not

set.

Set clock calendar to cur-

rent date and time.(Flashes)

22–

Battery exhausted.

Turn camera off and re-

place battery.

WARNING ! !

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

Camera cannot focus.

Use focus lock to focus on

another subject at same

distance, then recompose

photograph.

AF●

(● flashes red)

Slow shutter speed.

Photos may be blurred.

Use the flash, or steady the

camera by mounting it on

a tripod, placing it on a lev-

el surface, or holding it in

both hands with your el-

bows against your torso.

37,

Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear

in the monitor and how to deal with them.

Camera can not de-

tect memory card.

Turn camera off and con-

firm that memory card is

correctly inserted.

NO CARD PRESENT

101

Technical Notes

Memory card has not

been formatted for

use in COOLPIX 2500.

Press multi selector up to

highlight FORMAT and

press to right to format

card, or turn camera off

and replace card.

CARD IS NOT

FORMATTED

FORMAT

Camera in mode:

Insufficient memory

to record pictures at

current settings.

Error occurs when

you try to transfer

images to computer:

Not enough space

on memory card to

record information

needed for transfer.

•Reduce image quality or

size.

•Delete photographs.

•Insert new memory card.

Disconnect camera, delete

unwanted photographs

and try again.

OUT OF MEMORY

61,

•Memory card has

not been formatted

for use in camera.

•Error encountered

while saving photo.

Reformat memory card or

insert new memory card.

IMAGE CANNOT

BE SAVED

Problem SolutionDisplay

CARD CONTAINS

NO IMAGES

No pictures on mem-

ory card.

•Camera in review mode:

half-press shutter button

to return to

mode.

•Camera in mode: se-

lect mode.

THIS CARD IS

INCOMPATIBLE

THIS CARD

CANNOT BE USED

Error accessing

memory card.

•Use approved card.

•Check that connectors

are clean. If card is dam-

aged, contact retailer or

Nikon representative.

—

102

Technical Notes

COMMUNICATIONS

ERROR

16,

44,

USB cable discon-

nected or memory

card removed while

pictures are being

transferred to a com-

puter.

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.

NO IMAGES ARE

MARKED FOR

TRANSFER

33,

44,

79,

No pictures marked

for transfer when

( ) button

pressed to copy pic-

tures to computer.

Disconnect camera and

mark at least one picture

for transfer before con-

necting camera again.

TRANSFER

ERROR

44,

Error occurred while

pictures were being

transferred to a com-

puter.

Check that the camera is

properly connected and

that the battery is fully

charged.

SYSTEM ERROR

Error has occurred in

camera’s internal cir-

cuitry.

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.

Display Problem Solution

FILE CONTAINS

NO IMAGE DATA

File created by com-

puter or different

make of camera.

Delete file or reformat

memory card.

Please change to

Mass Storage mode

in USB menu

PTP selected for USB

when

( ) but-

ton pressed to copy

pictures to computer.

Disconnect camera and se-

lect Mass Storage in USB

menu before connecting

camera again.

103

Technical Notes

Specifications

Type E2500 digital camera

Digital zoom 4.0 ×

Effective pixels 2.0 million

2.7

˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 2.11 millionCCD

Image size (pixels) • 1600 × 1200 (1600)

• 1280 × 960 (1280)

• 1024 × 768 (1024)

• 640 × 480 (640)

3 × Zoom NikkorLens

Focal length F = 5.6 – 16.8 mm (35-mm [135] camera format equiv-

alent: 37 – 111 mm)

f/-number f/2.7 – f/4.8

Construction Seven elements in six groups

Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AFAutofocus (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

Storage

Media Type I CompactFlash

™

(CF) cards

File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems

(DCF) and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Compression JPEG-baseline-compliant

1.5˝, 110,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD

with brightness adjustment

Monitor

Frame coverage ( mode) Approximately 97% vertical and 97% horizontal

Exposure

Metering 256-segment matrix metering

Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensa-

tion (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of

EV)

Range (ISO 100 equivalent) W: 1.9 – 15.9 EV

T: 3.5 – 17.6 EV

104

Technical Notes

Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 100 (auto gain to ISO

400 equivalent)

Self-timer Ten-second duration

Interface USB

Power sources

• One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery

(supplied)

• 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 × H × D) 114 × 59.5 × 31.5 mm (4.5˝ × 2.3˝ × 1.2˝)

Weight Approximately 165 g (5.9 oz) without battery or mem-

ory card

Electronically-controlled preset apertureAperture

Range Two steps (f/2.7 and f/4.5 [W])

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutterShutter

Speed 2–

3000

Built-in Speedlight

Range 0.4 – 3.0 m (1´4˝ – 9´10˝) (W)

0.4 – 1.7 m (1´4˝ – 5´7˝) (T)

Flash control Sensor flash system

Operating Environment

Temperature 0–40°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.

105

Technical Notes

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 camera will

be reproduced with vivid, photo-quality results on PIM-compliant printers.

Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows

XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,

Windows 98 SE

System requirements (Nikon View 5): Windows

Models Only models with built-in USB ports supported

CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better

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 system disk when Nikon View 5 is running.

Video resolution

800 × 600 or better with High Color (True Color recommended)

Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation

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 & 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.

Video resolution 800 × 600 or better with thousands of colors (millions of colors

recommended)

Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation

System requirements (Nikon View 5): Macintosh

106

Index

Symbols

1600, 1280, 1024, 640, 62

(shooting) mode, 6

(playback) mode, 6

button, 4, 33, 34, 78, 80

button, 4, 33, 79, 81

button, 5, 53

button, 5, 33, 34, 78, 80

button, 5, 33, 34, 79, 80

. See shooting mode; mov-

ies

, See self timer

, 6, 19

, 6, 23

, 6, 37, 54

, , , , , , ,

, , , , , 37–

AUTO, , , , 53

, 6, 63

A, , , , , , , 64

, , , 66

, , , , , 68

, , , 88, 90, 91

. 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, v

Beach/Snow, 38

BEST SHOT SELECTOR, 67

Brightness, 72

BSS. See BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Camera strap, 16

CF card. See memory card

CF Card Format, 73

Clock-calendar, 19

Close Up, 40

CompactFlash

™

card. See

memory card

Compression. See image qual-

ity

Computer. See Nikon View 5;

transfer

CONTINUOUS, 66

Copy, 40

Copying images. See transfer

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

Error messages, 100–102

EXP +/–, 63

Exposure compensation, 6, 63

FINE, 61

Fireworks 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

JPEG. See image quality

Landscape, 38

Language, 20–21, 75

. See shooting mode,

manual

Mass storage. See USB.

Memory card, v

approved cards, 95

capacity of, 61

formatting, 73

insertion and removal of, 16–

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

Night Landscape, 39

Night Portrait, 38

Nikon View 5, i, 42

system requirements for, 105

Noise, 38, 54

107

Index

Noise reduction, 38

NORMAL, 61

Number of exposures remain-

ing, 6, 25

On/off. See mode selector

Optional accessories, 95

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.

Quality. See image quality

button, 5, 31

Quick review, 32

full screen, 32

thumbnail, 34

QuickTime. See movies

QVGA. See movies

Red-eye reduction. See flash

mode

Reset All, 76

Scene, 36

mode, 37–40

selection, 36

SCENE button, 5

Self-portrait. See monitor; self-

timer

Self-timer, 55

Sensitivity, 6, 54

SET-UP menu, 69

Sharpening. See IMAGE

SHARPENING

Shooting mode, 6, 52

(auto), 52

(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. 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

USB, 46, 75. See also transfer

W. See zoom, indicator

. See zoom, buttons

Web resources, 96

White balance, 64

preset, 65

Wide angle. See zoom

Zoom

buttons, 4, 27, 57

digital, 57

indicator, 27, 57

optical, 57

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