Nikon 25369 User Manual

Camera Control Pro 2 Reference Manual
Overview
This section describes the structure of this manual, outlines the main func­tions of Camera Control Pro 2, and gives the system requirements and instal­lation instructions.
Using Camera Control Pro 2
This section describes how to use Camera Control Pro 2.
Appendices
Important Information on the Product Key
The product key may be found on the CD-ROM case. Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.
xxxxx–xxx–xxxx–xxxx–xxxx–xxxx
Product key
SB8A02(B1)
6MS541B1-02

Overview

Overview
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Introduction 3
About This Manual 6
System Requirements
Windows 7
Macintosh 8
Installing Camera Control Pro 9
Windows 10
Macintosh 16
Getting Started
Starting and Exiting Camera Control Pro 21
Getting Help 28
Software Updates 29
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Introduction 1/3

This man u al has been written to help you take advantage of the many features in­cluded in Camera Control Pro 2. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly, and to keep it handy when using Camera Control Pro 2.
Conventions
This manual assumes basic knowledge of cameras and Windows or Finder operations. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer or camera for more information. Where the Windows and Macintosh versions of the program use diff ering commands, the Windows menu name is listed fi rst, followed by the Macintosh menu name in square brackets. Where multiple menu items or folders are selected in sequence, the menu items are separated by a “>”.
Throughout this manual, Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ul­timate 32-bit editions are referred to as “Windows Vista.” Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as “Windows XP.” Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as “Win­dows 2000.” D1, D1X, and D1H cameras are referred to as “D1-series cameras,” D2Xs, D2X, D2Hs, and D2H cameras as “D2-series cameras,” D70s and D70 cameras as “D70-series cameras,” and D40 and D40X cameras as “D40-series cameras.” Except where necessary to distinguish it from older versions of Camera Control Pro, Camera Control Pro 2 is referred to as “Camera Control Pro.”
Illustrations
This manual is for use with both Windows and Macintosh. While the majority of the illustrations come from Windows Vista Ultimate, save where otherwise noted the operations described are the same in other operating systems. Depending on the operating system used, the dialogs and menus may diff er from slightly from those shown here. Some illustrations are composites.
Printing This Manual
To print this manual, select Print from the File menu in Adobe Reader. This manual is A5 size, al­lowing facing pages to be printed on a single sheet of A4 paper (to print facing pages, start printing from an even-numbered page).
Installing/Uninstalling Camera Control Pro 2
Use an account with administrator privileges to install or uninstall Camera Control Pro 2.
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Camera Control Pro
Changes made to settings in the Camera Control Pro window only apply to pho to graphs taken after the changes are made, not to photographs that have already been taken. Camera Control Pro can not be used to modify existing photographs.
The controls in the Camera Control Pro window vary with the type of camera connected. More information on camera settings may be found in the documentation provided with your camera.
Illustrations
Save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this section show the dialogs displayed when the D3 is connected.
Camera Control Pro 2 for D100 Cameras (Macintosh)
Before using Camera Control Pro with a D100 digital camera under Mac OS X, confi rm that the camera fi rmware is version 2.00 or later. Users of earlier versions will need to upgrade the camera fi rmware before using Camera Control Pro. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for information on fi rmware upgrades.
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Customer Support
To link to a Nikon customer support website, click Link to Nikon in the Camera Control Pro 2 installer window and click the link for your region. Click information.
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 specifi cations 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 eff ort 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).
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Note
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, wood­cut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use the camera for the purposes of making illegal copies or to infringe copy­right laws. Do not use in venues where photography or recording is prohibited.
Trademark Information
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Ado­be Reader and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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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System Requirements Windows

Before installing Camera Control Pro, be sure that your system meets the following requirements:
CPU Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Intel Core series processor with a clock speed
of 1 GHz or faster recommended
OS Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premi-
um/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP (Home Edition/ Professional), Windows 2000 Professional
Hard-disk space 50 MB required for installation, with an additional 1 GB of free disk space
available when Camera Control Pro is running
RAM Windows Vista: 512 MB (768 MB or more recommended)
Other versions of Windows: 256 MB (768 MB or more recommended)
Video resolution 1,024 × 768 pixels or more with 24-bit color (True Color) or higher
Interface
Supported cameras D3, D2-series, D1-series ‡, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50, and D40-
Miscellaneous • CD-ROM drive required for installation
* Connect the camera directly to the computer. The camera may not function as expected when
connected via a hub, extension cable, or keyboard.
† See the website below for the latest information on boards that have been tested and approved
for use.
‡ D1-series cameras not supported under Windows Vista.
*
USB: Only built-in USB ports supported IEEE 1394: OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 interface board or card required
series cameras
• Internet connection required for Nikon Message Center
Check the support information at the website below for the latest on compatible cameras and operating systems.
Europe ,Africa: Asia, Oceania, Middle East: U.S.A.:
www.europe-nikon.com/support
www.nikon-asia.com
www.nikonusa.com
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit
http://nikonimaging.com/ for contact information.
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System Requirements Macintosh

Before installing Camera Control Pro, be sure that your system meets the following requirements:
CPU PowerPC G4 or G5 model, Intel Core, or Intel Xeon with a clock speed of
1 GHz or faster recommended
OS Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or 10.4.10
Hard-disk space 100 MB required for installation, with an additional 1 GB of free disk space
available when Camera Control Pro is running
RAM 256 MB (768 MB or more recommended)
Video resolution 1,024 × 768 pixels or more with 24-bit color (millions of colors) or higher
Interface
Supported cameras D3, D2-series, D1-series †, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50, and D40-
Miscellaneous • CD-ROM drive required for installation
* Connect the camera directly to the computer. The camera may not function as expected when
connected via a hub, extension cable, or keyboard.
† D1-series cameras not supported on computers with Intel CPUs running Mac OS X version
10. 3.9.
*
USB: Only built-in USB ports supported FireWire: Only built-in FireWire ports supported
series cameras
• Internet connection required for Nikon Message Center
Check the support information at the website below for the latest on compatible cameras and operating systems.
Europe ,Africa: Asia, Oceania, Middle East: U.S.A.:
www.europe-nikon.com/support
www.nikon-asia.com
www.nikonusa.com
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit
http://nikonimaging.com/ for contact information.
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Installing Camera Control Pro

Before installing Camera Control Pro:
• Confi rm that the computer satisfi es the Pro.
• Exit any other applications that may be running, including anti-virus software.
Follow the links below to view installation instructions for your operating system:
Windows Macintosh
stem requirements for Camera Control
Existing Versions of Camera Control Pro
If an earlier version of Camera Control Pro is installed, uninstall the existing version before installing Camera Control Pro 2. If an existing copy of Camera Control Pro 2 is detected during installation, a notifi cation will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Camera Control Pro.
Camera Control Pro 2 Install Options
To display install options for Camera Control Pro:
Insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive.
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Windows Vista
An AutoPlay dialog will be displayed; click Run Welcome.exe. A “User Ac- count Control” dialog will be displayed; click Allow.
A language-selection dialog will be displayed; select a language and click
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Next. If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a diff erent region and then choose the desired language .
If the Language Selection Dialog Is Not Displayed
To display the language selection dialog, select Computer or My Computer from the Start menu (Windows Vista or Wind ows XP) or double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop (Windows 2000) and double-click the CD-ROM (Camera Control Pro) icon in the My Computer window.
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Easy Install: Install the minimum software needed to run Camera Control Pro.
Custom Install: Install selected software (not displayed in Windows Vista).
Link to Nikon: Download ViewNX or trial versions of Nikon software or visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet con­nection required).
Quit: Close this dialog.
Instruction Manual: Open the “Manuals”
folder, which contains software instruction manuals. Double-click INDEX.pdf to view a region selection screen.
To uninstall Camera Control Pro, see
Uninstalling
Camera Control Pro.
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Follow the steps below to install Camera Control Pro:
Click Easy Install.
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Click Next.
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After reading the license agreement (), select I accept the terms of the
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license agreement () and click Next () to proceed with installation.
A “ReadMe” fi le will be displayed. Take a moment to read this fi le, which may contain information that could not be included in this manual, and then click Next.
Personalize your copy of Camera Control Pro () and click Next ().
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The destination folder for Camera Control Pro will be displayed under “Install
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Camera Control Pro to.” Click Next to install Camera Control Pro to this folder, or click Change… to select another destination.
Click Install.
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Click Finish.
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Click Ye s and remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
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If a dialog is displayed directing you to restart the computer, follow the on­screen instructions.
This completes installation of Camera Control Pro.
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Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Camera Control Pro.
Camera Control Pro 2 Install Options
To display install options for Camera Control Pro:
Insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Camera Control
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Pro CD-ROM icon ( (
) icon.
The following dialog will be displayed; enter an administrator name and
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password and click OK.
) on the desktop and then double click the Welcome
A language-selection dialog will be displayed; select a language and click
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Next. If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a diff erent region and then choose the desired language.
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Easy Install: Install the minimum software needed to run Camera Control Pro.
Link to Nikon: Download ViewNX or trial versions of Nikon software or visit Nikon technical support websites (Internet con­nection required).
Instruction Manual: Open the “Manuals” folder, which contains software instruction manuals. Double-click INDEX.pdf to view
Quit: Close this dialog.
a region selection screen.
To uninstall Camera Control Pro, see
Uninstalling
Camera Control Pro.
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Follow the steps below to install Camera Control Pro:
Click Easy Install.
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After reading the license agreement (), click Accept ().
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Click Install.
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Personalize your copy of Camera Control Pro () and click OK ().
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Click Yes.
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Click Quit.
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Click OK and remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
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This completes installation of Camera Control Pro.
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Starting Camera Control Pro
Turn the camera off and use the interface cable to connect the camera to the
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computer as described in the camera manual. If you are using a D1-series camera, choose “PC” as the operating mode. If you are using a D100, choose P, S, A, or M mode. Users of D3, D2-series, D300, and D200 cameras can select any mode other than M- any shooting mode.
UP (mirror up). Other cameras can be connected in
LANs
See the wireless transmitter user’s manual for information on controlling cameras connected to lo­cal area networks (LANs) using WT-2, WT-3, or WT-4 wireless transmitters.
USB
When using the D100 under Windows 2000, log in to an administrator account and set the camera USB option to Mass Storage; otherwise, set the camera USB option to PTP. When using other cameras equipped with a USB interface, set the camera USB option to PTP or MTP/PTP. D1-series cameras do not support USB.
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Turn the camera on. If Nikon Transfer or PictureProject Transfer starts, click
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the close button.
USB Connection to Windows Vista/XP Computers
When a camera with USB interface is connected to a Windows XP computer, an AutoPlay dialog may be displayed.
Select the Camera Control Pro option to start Camera Control Pro.
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Start Camera Control Pro.
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Windows
Method 1: Double-click the Camera Control Pro 2 shortcut on the desktop.
Method 2: Click Start and select Camera Control Pro 2 in the program list.
Macintosh
Method 1: Click the Camera Control Pro 2 icon in the Dock (if available).
Method 2: Open the “Nikon Software/Camera Control Pro 2” folder in the “Ap-
plications” folder and double-click the Camera Control Pro 2 icon.
Product Key
If prompted to supply a Be sure not to lose the key or the key for any existing versions of Camera Control Pro, as they may be required when re-installing or upgrading the product.
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product key, enter the key found on the product packaging and click OK.
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The Camera Control Pro window will be displayed.
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Product Key
If prompted to supply a Users of the trial version will see a dialog listing the time remaining in the thirty-day trial period; click Tri al to use the trial version or Buy (if available) to visit a website where you can purchase a product key (Internet connection required). Be sure not to lose the key, as it may be required when re-install­ing or upgrading the product.
No Camera Connected
Most features of Camera Control Pro are only available when a camera is connected and turned on. If no camera is detected, the message shown below will be displayed. Connect the camera and turn it on.
product key, enter the key found on the product packaging and click OK.
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Exiting Camera Control Pro
Windows
Select Exit from the File menu.
Macintosh
Select Quit Camera Control Pro from the application menu.
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Disconnecting the Camera
To disconnect the camera:
• USB (PTP or MTP/PTP)/IEEE 1394 (FireWire): Turn the camera off and disconnect the
interface cable.
• USB (Mass Storage): When using a D100 camera under Windows 2000 with the cam-
era USB option set to Mass Storage, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears, then turn the camera off and disconnect the interface cable.
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Getting Help

To view help on Camera Control Pro, select Camera Control Pro Help from the Help menu.
MacintoshWindows
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Software Updates

Camera Control Pro is equipped with an automatic update function known as Nikon Message Center. Nikon Message Center checks for updates to a variety of Nikon digital products, including Camera Control Pro. If the computer is connected to the Internet, Nikon Message Center will automatically check for updates when Camera Control Pro starts. You can also check for updates by selecting Check for Software Updates… from the Help menu. If an update is available, an update dialog will be displayed.
Downloading Updates
An Internet connection is required to download updates. The user bears all applicable fees charged by the phone company or Internet service provider.
Dial-up Connections
When using a dial-up connection, be aware that the connection is not automatically terminated when download is complete. Be sure to terminate the connection manually.
Privacy
Information provided by the user as part of this service will not be given to third parties without the user’s permission.
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Using Camera Control Pro
Screen Layout 31
Capturing Photographs to Disk 33
Viewing Captured Photographs 39
Time Lapse Photography 42
Live View 46
The Camera Control Pro Window 50
Camera Controls 54
Saving and Loading Camera Control Settings 72
The Camera Menu 73
Custom Settings 77
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