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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Printed in Japan
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Shoot, View, and Enjoy
A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera
STEP 1—Ready the camera
Getting ready
Camera setup
STEP 2—Take pictures
First Steps
First Steps
Camera Setup
Snapshots (auto mode)
Creative photography
(scene and movie modes)
Custom shots
Tutorial: Taking Pictures
Getting Creative
Beyond Point-and-Shoot
STEP 3—Play them back…
…while shooting…
…after shooting…
Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures
Basic Playback
…and delete unwanted pictures…
…while shooting
…during playback
Delete multiple pictures
Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures
Basic Playback
Deleting Pictures
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STEP 4—Install camera software
Install software
Get to know Nikon View 5
STEP 5—Enjoy your pictures…
Quick Start Guide (provided)
Nikon View 5 Reference
Manual (provided on CD)
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…with a computer
…on a television
Connections
Connections
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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.
Overview
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000
First Steps
Taking Pictures
Reviewing Pictures
Getting Creative
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Television or VCR
Beyond Point-and-Shoot
Basic Playback
The Shooting Menu
The Playback Menu
The Setup Menu
Technical Notes
Index
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before us-
ing your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
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 and remove the batteries im-
mediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the batteries,
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.
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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 batteries and AC adapter
(if using) and then take the product
to a Nikon-authorized 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 batteries. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is un-
plugged.
• Use only LR6 (AA) alkaline, NiCad, or
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
NiMH batteries.
• When inserting batteries, be sure to
orient the + and – terminals correctly.
• Do not short or disassemble.
• Do not expose to flame or to exces-
sive heat.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the batteries may
become hot. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off and al-
low the batteries to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any changes in the batter-
ies, such as discoloration or deforma-
tion.
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.
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.
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Notices
• 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 permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and soft-
ware described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any dam-
ages resulting from the use of this prod-
uct.
• While every effort has been made to en-
sure that the information in these manu-
als is accurate and complete, we would
appreciate it were you to bring any er-
rors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (ad-
dress provided separately).
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 digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harm-
ful 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 interfer-
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equip-
ment 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 an-
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications made
to this device that are not expressly ap-
proved 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.
E2000
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
tenna.
• 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 ra-
dio/television technician for help.
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res-
pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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
• Cautions on certain copies and repro-
copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, 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 cir-
culated in a foreign country is prohib-
ited.
Unless the prior permission of the gov-
ernment has been obtained, the copy-
ing 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.
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 com-
pany. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government, li-
censes issued by public agencies and pri-
vate 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,
music, 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 registered
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 and Windows
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Internet is
a trademark of Digital Equipment 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 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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Table of Contents
Product Documentation ..............................................................................
For Your Safety ...........................................................................................
Notices .......................................................................................................
Introduction: Before You Begin ......................................................................
Overview: About This Manual .......................................................................
Familiarization: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ...................
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2000 ................................................
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays ................................................
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ...................................................................
Step 2—Insert Batteries ..................................................................................
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card ....................................................................
Step 4—Choose a Language ..........................................................................
Step 5—Set the Time and Date .......................................................................
Tutorial: Getting Started .................................................................................
Taking Pictures: The Basics .............................................................................
Step 1—Ready the Camera .............................................................................
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) .....................................................
Step 3—Frame the Picture ..............................................................................
Step 4—Focus and Shoot ...............................................................................
Step 5—Turn the Camera Off .........................................................................
Reviewing Pictures: Quick Review .................................................................
Quick Review ..................................................................................................
Thumbnail Review ..........................................................................................
Getting Creative: Choosing a Mode ..............................................................
Connections: Connecting to External Devices ...............................................
Connecting to a Computer: Nikon View 5 ....................................................
Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 .......................................................
Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer .................................
Connecting to a Television or VCR: Television Playback ..............................
Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Adjusting Camera Settings ..................................
Button .......................................................
Focus-Mode Selection: The
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode .................................................
Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom .................................................
Flash Photography: The
Button ............................................................
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