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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Printed in Japan
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6MAA2311-05
Shoot, View, and Enjoy
A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera
STEP 1—Ready the camera
Getting ready
Camera setup
First Steps
The Set-up Menu
STEP 2—Take pictures
Snapshots (auto mode)
Creative photography
Custom shots and movies
Taking Pictures
Scene Mode
The Shooting Menu
STEP 3—Play them back…
Basic playback
Manage pictures
Basic Playback
The Playback Menu
…and delete unwanted pictures
Delete individual pictures
Delete pictures after shooting
Delete multiple pictures
Basic Playback
Keep or Delete
The Playback Menu: Delete
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STEP 4—Install camera software
Install software
Get to know Nikon View 5
STEP 5—Enjoy your pictures
Copy, edit, view, or print
View pictures on a televi-
sion screen
Quick Start Guide (provided)
Nikon View 5 Reference
Manual (provided on CD)
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Television or
VCR
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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 “Con-
nections” in this manual.
Overview
Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500
First Steps
Taking Pictures
Basic Playback
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Television or VCR
Beyond Point-and-Shoot
More About Playback
Index to Menu Options
Using Camera Menus
The Shooting Menu
The Set-up Menu
The Playback 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
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 un-
usual smell coming from the equip-
ment or from the AC adapter (avail-
able separately), unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery im-
mediately, 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.
Do not place 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.
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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 battery and/or AC adapter
and then take the product to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspec-
tion.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if im-
properly handled. Observe the follow-
ing precautions when handling batter-
ies 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 unplugged.
• Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a six-
volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery
(available separately).
• The EN-EL1 is for use only with se-
lected Nikon digital cameras. Do not
use the EN-EL1 in equipment not ap-
proved for use with this battery.
• When inserting the battery, do not at-
tempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
tery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or
to excessive heat.
• Do not short or disassemble the bat-
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• 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 allow
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
When rotating the lens section, care
should be excerised to avoid catching
your fingers, hair, clothing, or other
objects between the lens section and
the camera body.
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.
When using the viewfinder
When operating the diopter adjust-
ment control with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken not
to put your finger in your eye acciden-
tally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or en-
tering 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 errors
or omissions to the attention of the Nikon
representative in your area (address pro-
vided 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 provide
reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the in-
structions, 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 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 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 in-
terface 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
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 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 certified
documents stipulated by law is prohib-
ited.
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,
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, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. Finder, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and Microdrive are reg-
istered trademarks 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 trade-
mark 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 men-
tioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Table of Contents
Product Documentation ..................................................................................
For Your Safety ...............................................................................................
Notices ...........................................................................................................
Introduction: Getting Started .........................................................................
Overview: About This Manual .......................................................................
Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500: The Parts of the Camera and Their
Functions .........................................................................................................
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX4500 .................................................
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 the Battery ...............................................................................
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card ....................................................................
Step 4—Choose a Language ..........................................................................
Step 5—Set the Time and Date .......................................................................
Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback .....................................................
Taking Pictures: The Basics .............................................................................
Step 1—Ready the Camera .............................................................................
Step 2—Choose Auto Mode ...........................................................................
Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) .....................................................
Step 4—Frame the Picture ..............................................................................
Step 5—Focus and Shoot ...............................................................................
Step 6—Put the Camera Away .......................................................................
Basic Playback: Quick Review and Playback .................................................
Quick Review ..................................................................................................
Full-Screen Playback .......................................................................................
Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................
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: Camera Controls ...................................................
Shooting-Mode Selection: Shooting and Exposure Modes .........................
Scene Mode ...................................................................................................
P: Programmed Auto ......................................................................................
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...................................................................................
A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................
M: Manual .....................................................................................................
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