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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Before Using the
Camera
This chapter provides information that you
should read before using this camera.
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For Your Safety
This section contains important safety information. Read this section in
its entirety before using your COOLPIX995 or the software provided
with your camera.
Warnings and Cautions
The symbols listed below are used in this guide and in other documentation to
indicate warnings and cautions that should be read before use.
Warning
This symbol is used to mark warnings that should be read before use to prevent
possible injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates where caution should be exercised to avoid damaging your
Nikon product.
Warnings
To prevent injury, observe the following warnings when using your Nikon
product.
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Do not look at the sun through the Viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the Viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or
from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove
the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place camera strap around neck
Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation.
Special care should be taken to avoid placing 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, remove
the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspection.
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For Your Safety—continued
Observe proper precautions when handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:
• Make sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using the
AC adapter, Make sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the supplied rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or a 6V
2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short-circuit or disassemble the battery.
• 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.
• The battery is 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.
• 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 purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or
other small parts into their mouths.
Do not walk while looking through the Viewfinder
Walking while looking through the camera’s Viewfinder or color LCD monitor
could result in a fall or other injury.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the camera.
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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
impairment.
When using the Viewfinder
When operating the diopter adjustment dial with your eye to the Viewfinder,
care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.
Cautions
Observe the following precautions to ensure that you continue to get the most
from your Nikon product.
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or
exposed to high levels of humidity.
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 on page 165 of this
document.
Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, or connector covers.
These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the
product is on
Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the camera is on, or
while images are being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting
power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in
damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another
while the AC adapter is connected.
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For Your Safety—continued
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Attach
the strap (p. 40) and lens-cap cord and keep the strap around your wrist
when carrying the camera.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that produces
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The magnetic fields
produced by equipment such as radio transmitters or household television
sets could interfere with the color monitor, damage data stored on the flash-
memory card, or affect the product’s internal 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 condensation inside the device. To
prevent condensation, place the device in its carrying case or a plastic bag
before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Batteries
When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the control
panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery
needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing.
The battery-level indicator may briefly show N (battery fully charged) after
an exhausted battery is reinserted in the camera.
On cold days, the capacity of the battery tends to decrease. When taking
pictures outside in cold weather, keep a warm spare battery on hand.
Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth
before use.
Memory cards
Observe the following precautions when handling CompactFlash™ memory
cards:
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or
removing cards with the power on could render them unusable.
• Insert memory cards as shown on page 36. Inserting cards upside down or
backwards could damage the camera or the card.
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Radio Frequency Interference
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 protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 determined 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
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For Your Safety—continued
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or
Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced 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 or securities, government
bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are
stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by
the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of
certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of
securities issued 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, or tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs
is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar
restricted and non-commercial use.
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Notices
Concerning the Manuals Provided with This Product
• Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any of the manuals provided with your
Nikon product requires prior permission from Nikon.
• The information contained in these manuals is subject to change without
notice.
• While Nikon has made every effort to produce perfect manuals, we
appreciate any opportunity for improvement. Should you find any
mistakes, we would be grateful if you were to kindly let us know. The
address of Nikon’s representative in your area is provided separately.
Disclaimer of Liability
• Nikon does not accept liability for damages resulting from the use of this
product.
A Note on Memory Cards
Your digital camera uses CompactFlash flash-memory cards to store
photographs.
While any card conforming to CompactFlash specifications can be used,
performance may vary depending on the make of card. Nikon CompactFlash
memory cards are recommended.
Trademark Information
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and QuickTime are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Macintosh PC Exchange, Power Macintosh
and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM
PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and
Windows, MS-Windows and Windows NT are trademarks, of Microsoft
Corporation. Internet Explorer is a product of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium and i486 are trade-marks 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. Adobe
and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Zip is a
registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera—a
camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life.
Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read this
manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this
manual handy.
Fast Track Guide
In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through the process of setting up
and using the camera, the printed Fast Track Guide gives a quick overview of
camera settings.
Take trial shots
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or
graduations.
Have Nikon check your camera regularly
Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or
service center at least once every two years.
Using your camera correctly
The Nikon COOLPIX995’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon
brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet
Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage
the COOLPIX995’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the COOLPIX995’s
performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product
support 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 and
general advice on digital imaging and photography.
For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative.
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
About This Manual
This manual is organized in a progressive fashion from basic
operations to more advanced operations so you get to know the
camera better and better as you operate it following the instructions.
Before Using the Camera
Preparation
Useful Advice on COOLPIX
Camera Techniques
This section includes information necessary before
using this camera, such as precautions for safe
use, nomenclature, a quick guide, a menu guide,
etc.
This section introduces necessary preparations
such as installing the battery, inserting the CF
memory card and making various camera settings
before using the camera.
This section introduces useful advice on
COOLPIX camera techniques such as how to hold
the camera and how to press the Shutter release
button.
Simple Shooting and
Playback
This section explains some aspects of simple
“Point and Shoot” photography and simple
playback operation.
Detailed Operations
This section includes detailed explanations of
shooting, playback and deletion of images.
Advanced Operations
This section provides complete descriptions of
advanced camera operations.
Using the Camera Menus
This section gives detailed explanations of menu
items in the Shooting and Playback modes.
Connections
This section describes connection to external
devices such as TV sets or personal computers.
Miscellaneous
This section covers optional accessories, trouble-
shooting and specifications.
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Contents
Before Using the Camera ................................................................2-27
For Your Safety ..............................................................................................3-9
Introduction.....................................................................................................10
About This Manual ..........................................................................................11
Nomenclature ............................................................................................14-17
Quick Guide...............................................................................................18-21
Menu Guide:
Shooting Mode .............................................................22-23
Menu Guide:
Shooting Mode...........................................................24-25
Menu Guide: ˘ Playback Mode ...............................................................26-27
Preparation......................................................................................29-40
Installing Battery ........................................................................................30-31
Selecting a Language ................................................................................32-33
Setting Date/Time......................................................................................34-35
Inserting CF Memory Card.........................................................................36-37
Formatting CF Memory Cards....................................................................38-39
Strap and Lens Cap........................................................................................40
Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques ........................41-44
Holding the Camera ........................................................................................42
Holding the Camera/Pressing the Shutter Release Button ..............................43
Mode Dial and Multi Selector ..........................................................................44
Simple Shooting and Playback .....................................................45-56
Basic Operation (Auto Mode).....................................................................46-52
Self-Timer Operation .......................................................................................53
Simple Playback Operations ......................................................................54-55
Other Functions ..............................................................................................56
Detailed Operations .......................................................................57-78
Setting Image Quality and Size ..................................................................58-59
How Much Space is Left on My CF Memory Card—
Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining......................................60
Selecting the Focus Mode .........................................................................61-62
Digital Zoom....................................................................................................63
Setting the Exposure mode .......................................................................64-68
Setting the Flash Mode..............................................................................69-70
Setting the Exposure Compensation Value......................................................71
Adjusting Sensitivity ...................................................................................72-73
Playback....................................................................................................74-76
Deleting Photographs ................................................................................77-78
Advanced Operations.....................................................................79-90
Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock ..............................................................80
Manual Focus .................................................................................................81
Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected.................................82
Recording Movie/Movie Playback ..............................................................83-84
Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display................................................85
Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode..........................................86-87
Viewing Additional Picture Information .......................................................88-89
Sync Terminal..................................................................................................90
Using the Camera Menus ............................................................91-152
Setting Shooting Menus ..........................................................................92-119
Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus ...........................................................120-135
Playback Menus ....................................................................................136-147
Playback SET-UP Menus .......................................................................148-152
Connections ................................................................................153-160
Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional)........................................................154
Connecting to a television or VCR.................................................................155
Connecting to a computer.....................................................................156-160
Miscellaneous .............................................................................161-179
Optional Accessories .............................................................................162-164
Operating Conditions ....................................................................................164
Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................165
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................166-167
Error Messages......................................................................................168-171
Specifications ........................................................................................172-175
Index .....................................................................................................176-179
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Nomenclature
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2
3
4
5
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7
8 9
MODE
17 18
19
20
21
22 23
16
1 Viewfinder p. 16
2 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp
p. 70/53
3 Lens
4 MONITOR button p. 46
5 QUICK review button p. 51
6 MENU button p. 92
7 Control panel p. 16
8 Mode dial p. 44
9 Shutter release button p. 43
10 MODE/FUNC (function) 1 button
p. 64/130
11 Exposure Compensation/FUNC
(function) 2 button p. 71/131
12 Command dial
13 Video output connector/USB
connector cover p. 155/157
14 Zoom buttons p. 47
15 Memory card slot cover p. 36
16 Camera strap eyelets p. 40
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Inside memory
card slot cover
Memory card eject
lever
Inside video output
connector/ USB
connector cover
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11
12
13
14
15
Video output
connector
USB connector
Speedlight up
Flash sync
sensor
Photocell
2
Opening Sync
terminal cover
1
3
10
9
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7
6
5
4
1 DC-in connector cover p. 154
2 Sync terminal p. 90
3 Diopter adjustment dial p. 43
4 Viewfinder eyepiece p. 16
5 Red LED p. 16
6 Green LED p. 16
7 Swivel lock lever p. 106
8 Tripod socket
9 Battery chamber cover p. 30
10 Battery chamber cover latch p. 30
• The following buttons have different functions in different
modes:
Refer to the figure on p. 14 for the location of each button.
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4
MONITOR
button
5
QUICK
review button
6
MENU
button
Command
12
dial
14
Zoom
buttons
23
Multi
selector
17 Speedlight lock-release lever p. 50
18 Built-in Speedlight p. 50
19 Focus mode/Manual focus/Delete
button p. 61/81/77
20 Flash mode/Sensitivity/Thumbnail
button p. 69/72/55
21 Image quality/Image size button
p. 58/59
22 Monitor p. 17
23 Focus area/Multi selector p. 111/44
* Functions of buttons 19,
20 and 21 on page 14
differ in Shooting mode
and Playback mode; these
buttons are indicated as
follows in this manual.
Indication of functions in
Playback mode
Indication of combined
operation with
Command dial
Indication of functions
in Shooting mode
Indication in
Shooting mode
Indication in
Playback mode
19
Focus mode
button
Delete button
20
Flash mode
button
Thumbnail
button
19
20
21
21
Image quality
button
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