Nikon 885 User Manual
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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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, and transferring them to
your computer.
Guide to Digital Photography
The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating
instructions for your camera.
Nikon View Reference Manual
The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the
reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing the
Reference Manual, see "Reference: Connections" in this manual.
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For Your Safety Caring for the Camera and Battery
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 equipment. 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
symbols:
This icon marks warnings,
information that should be
read before using your Nikon
product to prevent possible
injury.
This icon marks cautions,
information that should be
read before using your Nikon
product to prevent damage to
the equipment.
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 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 Nikonauthorized 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 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 Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.
Observe proper precautions when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
•Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•Use only the Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or a 6V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium
battery.
•When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
•Do not short 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.
•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.
•When used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera grip may
become noticeably warm, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
•Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
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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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.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during 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.
CAUTIONS
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or
exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can
cause irreparable 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, or connector. These
parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when
the flash should be no less than one meter (3.3 ft.) from the subject.
When using the viewfinder
When operating the mode dial and the zoom button with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.
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
entering the eyes or mouth.
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 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.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
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Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or
the magnetic 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 internal circuitry.
•On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the
battery is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather. Keep
a spare battery 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.
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 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 malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be
affected.
•Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
•The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim
or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative.
•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.
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 replaced when the battery-level indicator appears.
•Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on
important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to
purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
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 in the illustration at
right. Inserting 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 a long period of time, remove the
battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a
desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this
may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its
capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.
•Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to
equipment 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 camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before
putting the camera away again.
•Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
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Notices
E885
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
•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
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 Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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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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 is 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 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, and 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.
Trademark Information
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and
QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Macintosh PC
Exchange, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook 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 trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation.
Internet Explorer is a product of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium and i486 are
trademarks 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 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.
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. If you are using an AC adapter,
disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. If the
camera continues to malfunction after performing the above operation, contact
retailer or Nikon representative. Note that performing the above operation may
eliminate data not recorded to the CF memory card at the time the camera
stopped functioning. Data already recorded to the CF memory card will not be
affected.
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Table of Contents
Product Documentation .....................................................................................3
For Your Safety ...............................................................................................4-9
Notices .......................................................................................................10-13
Introduction: Before You Begin................................................17-39
Overview: About This Manual ....................................................18-19
Getting to Know the COOLPIX885:
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX885..........................................20-21
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays......................................22-29
Menu Guide: Using Camera Menus...........................................30-39
Viewing the Menus......................................................................................31
Making a Selection ......................................................................................32
Accessing Multi-Page Menus......................................................................33
Index to Menu Options ..........................................................................34-39
The SET-UP Menu............................................................................34-35
The Shooting Menu ..........................................................................36-37
The Playback Menu..........................................................................38-39
Tutorial: Getting Started............................................................41-73
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera.......................42-53
1. Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ................................................43
2. Insert the Battery ..............................................................................44-46
3. Insert the CF Memory Card ..............................................................47-49
4. Check the Battery Level.........................................................................50
5. Choose a Language...............................................................................51
6. Set the Date and Time ......................................................................52-53
Taking Pictures............................................................................54-67
1. Ready the Camera (AUTO Mode) .....................................................55-56
2. Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)..........................................................57
3. Compose the Picture ........................................................................58-59
4. Focus and Shoot..............................................................................60-61
5. Check the Results ..................................................................................62
6. Turn the Camera Off...............................................................................62
7. Assisted Creative Photography: Select Scene Mode ........................63-67
Reviewing and Deleting..............................................................68-73
Quick Review..............................................................................................70
Full-Screen Review......................................................................................71
Thumbnail Review.......................................................................................72
Selecting images for transfer to the computer .............................................73
Where Do I Go from Here?:
Doing More with Your Digital Camera.................................75-85
How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family?:
Distributing Photos by E-Mail and the Web .........................76-81
Creating Small Picture Files for E-Mail and the Web...............................76-79
Distributing Images Electronically...........................................................80-81
How Do I Make Prints?: From Data to Paper............................82-84
Taking Pictures for Printing..........................................................................82
Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) ...............................................................83
Printing from Removable Media...................................................................84
How Do I Keep Track of My Photos?:
Using Image Database Software ................................................85
Reference: The Details............................................................87-205
Beyond Point-and-Shoot..........................................................88-101
Creative Photography: Choosing a Mode .............................................88-89
Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ...........................................90-91
Focusing Near and Far: Focus Mode Button .........................................92-94
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ...........................................95-96
Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Flash Button.................................97-99
Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: Exposure Compensation.........100
Choosing a Focus Area: Manual Focus-Area Selection.............................101
Camera Setup: The SETUP Menu..........................................102-125
To View the SET-UP Menu ........................................................................102
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Size and Quality Menu........103-107
Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu......................................108-112
Monitor Options.................................................................................113-114
Conserving Battery Power: The Auto Off Menu.........................................115
File Numbering: The Seq. Number Menu ..................................................116
CF Card Format........................................................................................117
Storing Camera Settings: The Controls Menu ...........................................118
Confirming Shutter Release: The Shot Confirm Lamp Menu......................119
Photo Information and Transfer Setting: The Pic Data/Transfer Menu.120-121
The Date Menu .........................................................................................122
Choosing a Video Standard: The Video Mode Menu .................................122
The Language Menu.................................................................................123
Restoring Default Settings: The Reset All Menu.................................124-125
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Advanced Photography: CSM Shooting Mode.....................126-154
Adjusting Exposure Manually: Manual Exposure Mode......................127-129
Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) .......................130-131
Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus ....................................132-133
Using CSM Shooting Menu Options.............................................134-154
Keeping Colors True: The White Balance Menu .................................135-136
Measuring Light: The Metering Menu .................................................137-138
Taking Pictures in a Sequence: The Continuous Menu.......................139-140
Getting Sharper Pictures: The BSS (Best-Shot Selector) Menu.................141
Contrast, Brightness and Image Type: The Image Adjustment Menu .142-143
Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu.......................144
Setting for Optional Lens Converters: The Lens Menu.......................145-146
Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu: The Sensitivity Menu...........................147
Exposure Options..............................................................................148-149
Focus Options ...................................................................................150-151
Auto Bracketing.................................................................................152-153
Noise Reduction........................................................................................154
Playing Images Back: Playback Mode..................................155-177
Basic Playback ..................................................................................156-162
The Playback Menu...........................................................................163-175
Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device......176-177
Connections: Your Camera and Your Computer...................178-186
Before Your Begin: Installing Nikon View............................................179-180
Getting Connected: Connecting to Your Computer............................181-184
Reading Pictures from CF Memory Cards..........................................185-186
Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options and Resources .....187-205
Caring for Your Camera .............................................................................188
Optional Accessories.................................................................................189
Web Resources.........................................................................................190
Troubleshooting .................................................................................191-193
Error Messages..................................................................................194-196
Specifications.....................................................................................197-201
Index........................................................................................202-205
Introduction
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.
Parts of the COOLPIX885
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
operation. This section also contains an index of
menu options.
Before You Begin
Overview
pp. 18-19
Parts of the
COOLPIX885
pp. 20-33
Menu Guide
pp. 34-39
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Overview About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX885 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with
your COOLPIX885. As you read through it, you will find explanations
not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features
have been included, and how they may be used to take pictures in
many different situations.
The Introduction (this section) provides a quick overview of camera
parts and menus that can be referred to later as you read through the
remainder of the manual.
The Introduction is followed by a "Tutorial" that gives you enough
information for simple "point-and-shoot" photography when you first
start using your camera. This section may be all you need to read if
you want to take advantage of the simplicity and immediacy of digital
photography.
Once you have taken a few pictures, "Where Do I Go from Here?"
outlines how to send copies to your friends and relatives by e-mail,
how to order prints using digital "print orders" that you create with the
camera, and how to keep track of your photos using image database
software. It also provides some tips on how to take pictures for
electronic distribution and for printing on a personal color printer.
Finally, the "Reference" section provides a comprehensive guide to all
aspects of digital photography with the COOLPIX885, including
creative photography in the camera’s custom shooting modes, flash
and close-up photography, taking movies, and manual control of
exposure, tone, and sharpness. The "Reference" section also includes
information on caring for your camera, troubleshooting, and optional
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, 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/
Introduction—Overview
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Getting to Know the COOLPIX885
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 an refer to it
as you read through the rest of the manual.
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX885
The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function
of each part, refer to the page number that follows it.
1 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp.........................p. 98/95
2 Built-in Speedlight.......................................................p. 97
3 Battery chamber cover................................................p. 44
4 Battery chamber cover latch.......................................p. 44
5 Viewfinder ...................................................................p. 58
6 Lens ..........................................................................p. 197
7 Video output connector ............................................p. 176
8 Tripod socket
9 Red light .....................................................................p. 22
10 Green light ..................................................................p. 22
11 Camera strap eyelet....................................................p. 43
12 DC-in connector/USB connector cover................p. 46/176
13 Memory card slot cover ..............................................p. 47
A Viewfinder ..................................................................p. 22
B Monitor .......................................................................p. 23
C Power switch .............................................................p. 24
D Shutter release button ...............................................p. 24
E Mode dial...................................................................p. 25
F Multi selector .............................................................p. 26
G Zoom button..............................................................p. 27
H TRANSFER button .....................................................p. 27
I QUICK
J 1/5 button ............................................................p. 28
K 2/6 button .......................................................p. 29
L 3/7 button ..........................................................p. 29
M MENU button.............................................................p. 29
p button......................................................p. 28
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX885
The functions of the controls and displays that are labeled with a letter of the
alphabet are outlined in the following section.
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How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays
A The Viewfinder
Pictures can be framed in the viewfinder or in
Red light
Green light
The two lights next to the viewfinder provide a guide to camera status while you
frame your picture.
Light Meaning
On Flash (Speedlight) will fire when picture
Red Light
(Flash-ready light)
Flashes Flash (Speedlight) charging (p. 99).
Off Flash (Speedlight) not required or flash
On Subject in focus.
Flashes rapidly Camera unable to focus on subject.
Green Light
Flashes normally Camera recording image(s) to CF
(Autofocus light)
Flashes slowly Digital zoom (p. 90) in effect. Use the
the monitor. Note that when your subject is
within 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) of the camera, the final
picture will differ slightly from the image seen
in the viewfinder. Use the monitor when your
subject is close to the camera.
is taken.
set to "off".
Use focus lock (p. 61).
memory card. Do not eject card or
remove or disconnect power source
while green light is blinking.
Monitor.
B Monitor
Like the viewfinder, the monitor can be used to frame pictures. During shooting, the
monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the
status of various camera settings. The monitor is also used to display pictures
during quick review (p. 70) and playback (p. 155).
In the shooting modes, the following indicators appear in the monitor.
1 Scene.......................................p. 63
2 Self-timer..................................p. 95
3 Zoom ........................................p. 90
4 Digital zoom..............................p. 90
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5 “Date not set” icon*
.................p. 52
6 Manual focus distance ............p. 132
7 Flash mode...............................p. 98
2
8 Current Folder name*
............p. 108
9 Lens converter setting ............p. 145
10 Best Shot Selector .................p. 141
11 Exposure lock (Auto exposure lock/
White balance lock) ................p. 148
12 Exposure bracketing/White balance
bracketing ..............................p. 152
13 Continuous setting..................p. 139
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14 Battery level indicator*
.............p. 50
*1 Blinks if date/time has not been set.
*2 Not displayed when folder name is set to NIKON.
*3 Only displayed when battery power drops below a certain level.
15 Spot exposure metering area/
Focus area......................p. 137/101
16 Image sharpening...................p. 144
17 White balance.........................p. 135
18 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)....p. 130
19 Image adjustment/Black-and-white
...............................................p. 142
20 Image size..............................p. 106
21 Image quality..........................p. 104
22 Metering method....................p. 137
23 Exposure mode......................p. 148
24 Shutter speed.........................p. 128
25 Exposure display (manual exposure
mode).....................................p. 128
26 Aperture .................................p. 127
27 Exposure Compensation ........p. 100
28 Number of exposures remaining/
Movie duration...................p. 56/160
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX885
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C Power switch
The power switch turns the camera on and off. When the camera is turned on, the
green light next to the viewfinder will turn on and the lens will zoom out in shooting
mode. The lens retracts automatically when the camera is turned off.
D Shutter release button
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2
E The Mode dial
Icon Mode
a Auto
i Scene
CSM Custom
Description
An automatic mode for simple, “point-andshoot” snapshot pictures.
This mode offers a choice of settings for
specific scenes.
Each of the 12 modes optimizes the camera
for scenes of specific type, such as sunsets
or portraits.
Gives you complete control of all settings,
including exposure mode.
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX885
The COOLPIX885 has a two-stage shutter release button.
Press the shutter release button halfway to focus ⁄. The green light next to the
viewfinder will come on when the camera has focused on the subject. Focus will
remain fixed while the button is held in this position (focus lock).
Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture ¤.
m
Movie
SETUP Setup
p Playback
In this mode, you can record silent movies up
to forty seconds in length.
This mode lets you configure the camera’s
basic settings such as date, time etc.
This mode is used to play back and delete
pictures.
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F The Multi selector
The Multi selector is used for a variety of operations: to compose
pictures, to scroll through images in quickly review and playback,
and to navigate through the camera menus and control the
display in the Monitor.
Position
Situation
Taking pictures with focus
area indicators on*
Full-frame playback/fullscreen review
Function
Shift the focus area down.
Create a small-sized picture
file.
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101
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Position
Situation
Taking pictures without focus
area indicators
Full-frame playback/
full-screen review
Taking pictures with focus
area indicators on*
Using the menus
Taking pictures with focus
area indicators on*
Full-frame playback/quick
review/full-screen review
Using the menus
Taking pictures with focus
area indicators on*
Full-frame playback/quick
review/full-screen review
Using the menus
Function
Turn the Monitor on and off;
hide and display camera
settings.
Shift the focus area up.
Move the highlight bar up.
Shift the focus area left.
View the picture including
small pictures recorded
before the current picture.
Return to the previous menu.
Shift the focus area right.
View the picture including
small pictures recorded after
the current picture.
Make a selection.
Page
158
101
32
101
156
70
71
32
101
156
70
71
32
Using the menu
* Focus area indicators are displayed when “Manual” option is selected in “Focus
Options > AF Area Mode” in CSM shooting menu, or when Portrait (p. 65) or
Close Up (p. 67) is selected in Scene mode.
Move highlight bar down.
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G The Zoom button
Use the zoom button to frame pictures. Press W to zoom out,
increasing the area visible in the final picture. Press T to zoom in,
enlarging small or distant objects to fill the frame (p. 90).
When an image is being played back full screen, press T (T) to
zoom in on that image. Press W to cancel zoom (p. 161).
H The TRANSFER button
The transfer (TRANSFER) button is used to select images for
transfer and to transfer selected images from the camera to a
computer running Nikon View.
When images are played back on the camera monitor, the
TRANSFER button is used to select movies and pictures for
transfer to a computer at a later date (p. 73).
When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View, pressing the
TRANSFER button copies all selected images to the computer (p. 80).
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I The QUICK p button
When taking pictures, the quick review (QUICK p) button is used
to view the results of earlier pictures while setting up the next
shot (p. 70).
K 2/6 button
The functions controlled by the 2/6 button depend on the
operating mode and on the combination of buttons used.
J 1/75 button
The functions controlled by the 1/5 button depend on the
operating mode and on the combination of buttons used.
Function
Exposure
compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Sensitivity
(ISO equivalency)
Single-image
deletion
AUTO, SCENE,
CSM (exposure mode
CSM (exposure mode
CSM (exposure mode
p, full-screen review or
thumbnail review mode in
AUTO, SCENE or CSM
Mode
P only)
M only)
M only)
CSM
Operation Page
1 +
1 +
1 +
1 +
5
Press 156,
100
128
127
130
71-72,
162
Function
Focus mode
Manual focus
distance
Photo-information
display
Mode
AUTO, SCENE, CSM
CSM
(Playback)
L 3/7 button
When taking pictures, the flash mode (3) button controls the
built-in Speedlight (p. 97).
In full-frame playback or full-screen review, pressing this button
displays the images stored on the CF memory card as small
(thumbnail) preview , allowing you to choose images for playback
or deletion from a menu of nine or four (p. 72, 162).
M The MENU button
Press the MENU button to display or hide the menu for the
current operating mode except in AUTO or m movie mode, or
to display the second page of a two-page menu (p. 31).
p
Operation Page
2
Press 92
2 +
Press 158
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Menu Guide
WHITE BALANCE
PAGE2 SELECT SET
WHITE BALANCE
PAGE2 SELECT SET
Using Camera Menus
Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that
appear in the monitor. The options available depend on the operating
mode. No menu is available in AUTO and movie mode.
Mode Page
SETUP 102
CSM
(Custom)
i
p 163
Menu
SET-UP
SHOOTING
MENU
SCENE
PLAYBACK
MENU
Description
Basic camera setup (image quality
and size setting, formatting CF
memory cards, setting the time and
date, etc.)
Advanced shooting options (white
balance, metering, etc.)
Select the scene from a menu of 12
creative shooting situations.
Playback options such as deleting
selected pictures or selecting
images for transfer to your
computer, etc.
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63
Viewing the Menus
When the camera is on, the menu for the current operating mode except AUTO
and m movie can be displayed by pressing the MENU button.
Press MENU
If “ PAGE2” appears at the lower left corner of the menu, pressing the MENU
button again will display the menu’s second page. When “ OFF” is displayed,
pressing the MENU button returns you to shooting or playback mode.
Menu for current
operating mode
displayed
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METERING
PAGE2 SELECT SET
Making a Selection
METERING
OFF SELECT SET
Matrix
Spot
Center-Weighted
Spot AF Area
METERING
OFF SELECT SET
Matrix
Spot
Center-Weighted
Spot AF Area
METERING
PAGE2 SELECT SET
WHITE BALANCE
PAGE2 SELECT SET
SHOOTING MENU1
PAGE2 SELECT SET
SHOOTING MENU2
OFF SELECT SET
IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY
OFF SELECT SET
Use the Multi selector to make a selection.
Accessing Multi-Page Menus
To move between pages in a multi-page menu:
1
Highlight menu item
3
Highlight option
5
Exit menu and return to shooting
mode
2
4
Display options
Make selection
1
Position cursor in main menu
3
Highlight page number
•You can also jump from the first page to the second page of a multi-page menu
by pressing the MENU button once.
2
Highlight page tab
4
Display selected page
Introduction—Menu Guide
•To return to the previous menu after making a selection, press the Multi selector
to the left or right.
•The view through the lens is visible behind the CSM and SCENE menus. To take
pictures while the menu is displayed, press the shutter-release button.
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SET-UP2
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
PAGE1 SELECT SET
CONTROLS
save
save
save
Digital Zoom
Done
SELECT SETBK
SHOT CONFIRM
Controls
Shot Confirm Lam
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
Off
On
SELECT SET
PIC DATA/TRANSFER
Controls
Shot Confirm Lam
Pic data/Transfer
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
info txt
Auto Transfer
SELECT SET
DATE
Y M D
2001. 01. 01
00 00
SELECT SET
VIDEO MODE
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
NTSC
PAL
SELECT SET
LANGUAGE
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
D
E
F
J
S
SELECT SET
OFF
RESET ALL
Reset all setting
to default values
No
Yes
SELECT SET
SET-UP
1
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
PAGE2 SELECT SET
IMAGE QUALITY
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
SELECT SET
IMAGE SIZE
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
FULL
XGA
VGA
SELECT SET
FOLDERS
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
Options
N I K O N
SELECT SET
MONITOR OPTIONS
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
Display Mode
Brightness
Hue
SELECT SET
AUTO OFF
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
30S
1M
5M
30M
SELECT SET
SEQ. NUMBERS
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
On
Off
Reset
SELECT SET
CF CARD FORMAT
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
SELECT SET
Index to Menu Options
SET-UP 1
Set Mode dial to
SETUP.
SET-UP menu
contains two pages
of options.
SET-UP 2
Press the MENU button or
Multi selector to switch
between SET-UP menu 1
and 2.
Image Quality
Select the image quality
(except HI) used for all modes
(p. 103)
Image Size
Choose image size used for all
modes (p. 103)
Folders
Create, rename or delete folders; choose folder to record to
(p. 108)
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
FULL
XGA
VGA
Options
NIKON
New/Rename/
Delete
Controls
Set camera to “remember”
settings in effect when camera is turned off
Turn digital zoom on or off
(p. 118)
Shot Confirm Lamp
Control visual shutter release
confirmation (p. 119)
Pic Data/Transfer
Save photo information in text
format; turn transfer marking
on or off (p. 120)
3 save
2 save
! save
Digital Zoom
Off
On
info. txt
Auto Transfer
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
Introduction—Menu Guide
On/Off
On/Off
(Folder name)
Monitor Options
Adjust monitor brightness and
hue (p. 113)
Auto Off
Set time delay for Auto-Off
function (p. 115)
Display Mode
Brightness
Hue
30 S
1 M
Monitor On/Review Only/
Preview Only/Monitor Off
(5 levels)
(11 levels)
5 M
Seq. Numbers
Reset Seq. Number function;
turn file numbering on or off
(p. 116)
CF Card Format
Format CF memory card
(p. 117)
30 M
On
Off
Reset
WARNING!
All images will
be deleted!
No/Format
Date
Set date and time (p. 122)
Video Mode
Select the video standard to
use for playback on TV
(p. 122)
Language
Select language for menu and
message display (p. 123)
Reset All
Reset all settings to default
values (p. 124)
Year/Month/Day/Hour/ Minute
Display order
NTSC
PAL
D
E
F
J
S
No
Yes
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IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY
OFF SELECT SET
IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY
Image Quality
Image Size
OFF SELECT SET
SENSITIVITY
AUTO
100
200
400
OFF SELECT SET
EXPOSURE OPTIONS
Exposure Mode
AE Lock
EXP. +/–
OFF SELECT SET
FOCUS OPTIONS
AF Area Mode
Auto-Focus Mode
Focus Confirmation
Distance Units
OFF SELECT SET
SELECT SET
AUTO BRACKETING
Off
On
WB Bracketing
OFF
SELECT SET
NOISE REDUCTION
On
Off
OFF
CF CARD FORMAT
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
SELECT SET
WHITE BALANCE
PAGE2 SELECT SET
WHITE BALANCE
SELECT SETOFF
Auto
White Bal Preset
Fine
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedli ght
Auto
White Bal Preset
Fine
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedli ght
METERING
OFF SELECT SET
Matrix
Spot
Center-Weighted
Spot AF Area
CONTINUOUS
Single
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
VGA Sequence
Ultra HS
OFF SELECT SET
BEST SHOT SELECTOR
Off
On
OFF SELECT SET
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Auto
Normal
More Contrast
Less Contrast
Lighten Image
Darken Image
Black&Whine
OFF SELECT SET
IMAGE SHARPENING
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
OFF SELECT SET
Normal
Wide Adapter
Telephoto 1
Telephoto 2
Fisheye
Slide Copy Adptr
LENS
OFF SELECT SET
Shooting Menu 1 (CSM)
White Balance
Select the white balance to
match lighting conditions
(p. 135)
Metering
Select metering mode (p. 137)
Continuous
Select Shooting mode (p. 139)
Best-Shot Selector
Turn best shot selection on or
off (p. 141)
Image Adjustment
Adjust brightness or contrast
of image (p. 142)
Image Sharpening
Select the level of image
sharpening to be performed
(p. 144)
Lens
Select type of optional lens
converter or Slide Copy
Adapter (p. 145)
Set Mode dial to
CSM.
Press the MENU
button to select.
A Auto
White Bal Preset
Fine
Incandescent
Matrix
Spot
Center-Weighted
Spot AF Area
Single
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
VGA Sequence
Off
BSS
On
AUTO
Normal
More Contrast
Less Contrast
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Normal
Wide Adapter
Telephoto 1
Telephoto 2
Shooting
menu
contains two
pages of
options.
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedlight
Ultra HS
Lighten Image
Darken Image
Black & White
Off
Fisheye 1
Slide Copy Adptr
Shooting Menu 2 (CSM)
Image Quality and Size
Set image quality and size
used for all modes (p. 103)
Sensitivity
Adjust sensitivity setting for
current mode (mirrors setting
made with 1 button)
(p. 147)
Exposure Options
Set exposure mode, turn AE
Lock and Auto Bracketing on
or off, set exposure compensation (p. 148)
Focus Options
Select AF Area, change
Autofocus mode, confirm
focus, distance unit displayed
(p. 150)
Auto Bracketing
Set Auto Bracketing (on or off)
or White Balance Bracketing
(p. 152)
Noise Reduction
Turn Noise Reduction on or off
(p. 154)
CF Card Format
Format CF memory card
(p. 117)
Press the MENU
button or Multi selector
to switch between the
Shooting menus.
Image Quality
Image Size
AUTO
100
200
400
Exposure mode
AE Lock
EXP. +/–
AF Area Mode
Auto-Focus Mode
Focus Confirmation
Distance Units
Off
On
WB Bracketing
On
Off
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted!
HI/FINE/NORMAL/
BASIC
FULL/XGA/VGA
Introduction—Menu Guide
P/M
Off/On/Reset
+2.0 to –2.0
Auto/Manual/Off
Continuous AF/Single AF
MF/On/Off
m/ft
3, ±0.3/3, ±0.7/
3, ±1.0/5, ±0.3/
5, ±0.7/5, ±1.0
No
Format
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PLAY BACK MENU
Transfer
Small Pic.
Auto Off
6 4 0
30S
OFF SELECT SET
AUTO TRANSFER
Transfer
Small Pic.
Auto Off
6 4 0
30S
OFF SELECT SET
All ON
All OFF
SETSELECT
SMALL PIC.
OFF
Transfer
Small Pic.
Auto Off
6 4 0
30S
640X480
320
X
240
160
X
120
96X72
SETSELECT
AUTO OFF
OFF
Transfer
Small Pic.
Auto Off
6 4 0
30S
30 S
1 M
5 M
30 M
PRINT
DONESELECT SET
PLAY BACK MENU
Delete
Folders
Slide Show
Protect
Hide Image
Print Set
OFF SELECT SET
OFF
DELETE
Selected Images
All images
Print Set
SELECT SET
OFF
FOLDERS
Options
All Folders
N I K O N
T
O K Y O
O
S A K A
SELECT SET
OFF
SLIDE SHOW
(
Pause
)
Start
Frame Intvl
SELECT SET
PROTECT
DONESELECT SET
DONESELECT SET
HIDE IMAGE
Playback Menu 1
Set Mode dial to
p.
Press the MENU
Playback
menu
contains two
pages of
options.
button to select.
Delete
Delete selected images using
thumbnail display; delete all
images or the settings of
Print-order files (p. 164)
Folders
Create, rename or delete folders; choose folder to record to
(p. 167)
Selected Images
All Images
Print Set
Options
All Folders
NIKON
New/Rename/
Delete
(Folder name)
Slide Show
Start slide show for images in
a single folder; set frame
interval from as 2, 3, 5 or 10
sec. (p. 168)
Protect
Protect selected images from
thumbnail display (p. 170)
Hide Image
Hide selected images from
thumbnail display (p. 171)
Start
Frame Intvl
(Pause –> 7)
2S/3S/5S/10S
(Select image and set Protect)
(Select image and set Hide Image)
Playback Menu 2
Transfer
Mark all pictures for transfer
or remove marks from all pictures (p. 174)
Small Pic.
Set a Small Picture image size
suitable for e-mail and Web
distribution (p. 175)
Auto Off
Set time delay for Auto-Off
function (p. 115)
Press the MENU
button or Multi selector
to switch between the
Playback menus.
All ON
All OFF
640 x 480
320 x 240
160 x 120
96 x 72
30 S
1 M
5 M
30 M
Introduction—Menu Guide
Print Set
Select images for printing
from thumbnail display (p.
172)
(Select image and set number of prints)
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Getting Started
Tutorial
This chapter is divided into three sections:
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 COOLPIX885.
Reviewing and Deleting
Learn how to review and delete pictures while
setting up your next shot.
First Steps
pp. 42-53
Taking Pictures
pp. 54-67
Reviewing and
Deleting
pp. 68-73
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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. Additional information on the topics covered in
this section may be found on the pages listed in the rightmost column.
Step Page
Step 1
Step 2 Insert the Battery 44-46
Attach the Camera Strap and
Lens Cap
43
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Camera Strap
Tutorial—First Steps
Step 3
Insert the CF Memory Card
Formatting the CF Memory Card
47-49
Step 4 Check the Battery Level 50
Step 5 Choose a Language 51
Step 6 Set the Date and Time 52-53
•Attach the strap as shown.
Lens cap
•Press the tabs on the lens cap to attach/detach it.
•We recommend attaching the lens cap to the strap loop with the supplied cord to
prevent it from being misplaced.
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Step 2—Insert the Battery
Your camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion battery or a non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery.
Note that either the Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or 2CR5 (DL245)
lithium battery may be supplied with your camera, depending on the
area of purchase.
Close the battery-chamber cover
4
•Close the battery chamber cover (1) and slide it to
the closed position (2). To prevent the battery being
dislodged during operation, be sure that the battery
chamber cover is properly latched.
Turn the camera off
1
•If the camera is on a tripod, remove it from the
tripod before proceeding to the next step.
Open the battery-chamber cover
2
•Pressing the battery-chamber cover latch ⁄, slide
the battery-chamber cover out ¤ and flip it open
‹.
Insert the battery
3
EN-EL1 2CR5 (DL245)
Tutorial—First Steps
Charge the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery
We recommend that you use the battery charger to charge the EN-EL1 battery
before use since the EN-EL1 battery is not fully charged at shipment.
Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual
supplied with the charger. Note that the 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery is not
rechargeable.
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
Caution Regarding Battery Use
•In some cases the “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED” message may not
appear in the monitor if an exhausted battery is re-inserted into the camera.
•The rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery should be removed and
recharged as soon as the message “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED”
appears in the monitor. Turning the camera on and off with an exhausted
battery in place may shorten the life of the battery.
•Insert a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or 2CR5 (DL245)
lithium battery as shown.
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Removing the Battery
The battery can be removed without affecting pictures stored on the CF
memory card.
Alternative Power Sources
Although the COOLPIX885 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245)
lithium batteries, available at a variety of retail outlets, we recommend the
rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Li-ion battery. This lithium-ion battery, for use
exclusively with COOLPIX885, 775, 880, and 995 digital cameras, can be
recharged in the exclusive battery charger for the EN-EL1. To power your
camera continuously for extended playback or similar tasks, you can use the
EH-21 (available separately), an AC adapter that doubles as a battery charger
for the EN-EL1.
Connecting the camera to the AC adapter EH-21
The COOLPIX885 can be connected to your household
mains electricity supply (100 AV) via the AC adapter EH-21.
Connect the adapter’s DC plug to the COOLPIX885 DC-in
connector, then connect the adapter to the mains socket.
When connecting the camera as described above, beware
of the following points:
•Turn the camera off before disconnecting the DC plug
from the camera.
•Do not plug any appliances other than the EH-21 AC
adapter into the DC-in connector.
•The camera and the adapter may both become warm when connected for an
extended period of time, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
•The EN-EL1 Li-ion battery cannot be recharged while inserted into the
camera. It must be removed and placed in the AC adapter/battery charger.
Step 3—Insert the CF Memory Card
In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF)
memory cards to store pictures. This step provides instructions on
inserting CF memory card.
Turn the camera off
1
Tutorial—First Steps
Insert the CF memory card
2
•Slide the card-slot cover out ⁄ and flip it open ¤. Hold the card with the
arrow (s) facing towards you and insert it in the direction of the arrow ‹,
sliding it in until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up. Close the
card slot cover ›.
Removing CF Memory Cards
CF Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the
camera off and open the card-slot cover ⁄. Press the
eject button to partially eject the card ¤ and then remove
the card by hand.
See p. 189 for more information on approved CF memory cards.
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Formatting CF Memory Cards
While the CF memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment,
other CF memory cards must be formatted before first use. To format a CF
memory card:
Set the Mode dial to SETUP and turn camera on.
1
•CF memory cards can also be
formatted in shooting menu 2 (CSM).
Highlight “CF Card Format”.
2
SET-UP
Image Quality
Image Size
Folders
Monitor Options
Auto Off
Seq. Numbers
CF Card Format
1
PAGE2 SELECT SET
Confirmation dialog displayed
3
CF CARD FORMAT
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
SELECT SET
Press > to start formatting
5
•Formatting begins immediately.
•While formatting is in progress, the
message shown will be displayed.
Tutorial—First Steps
During Formatting
Do not remove the CF memory card, remove the battery or unplug the AC
adapter (available separately) while formatting is in progress.
Before Formatting
Formatting permanently deletes all data on the CF memory card. Be sure to
transfer any images you would like to keep to a computer before formatting.
Highlight “Format”
4
CF CARD FORMAT
WARNING !
All images will
be deleted !
No
Format
SELECT SET
•To exit without formatting card,
highlight “No” and press >.
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Step 4—Check the Battery Level
SET-UP2
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Transfer
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
PAGE1 SELECT SET
SET-UP2
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
PAGE1 SELECT SET
LANGUAGE
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
D
E
F
J
S
SELECT SET
SET-UP2
Steuerung
Selbstauslöselampe
Daten/Bestätigung
Datum
Videonorm
Sprache
Wert Löschen
SEITE1 AUSW STL
LANGUAGE
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Confirm
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
D
E
F
J
S
SELECT SET
Before using the camera, check the battery level in the monitor to
make sure that the battery is charged.
Turn the camera on
1
Step 5—Choose a Language
Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of
German, English, French, Japanese and Spanish.
1
2
Tutorial—First Steps
Check the battery level in the monitor
2
•When the battery is running low, a battery indicator
appears in the monitor (if no icon appears, this
indicates that the battery is fully charged). A M
icon indicates that the battery should be recharged
or replaced without delay. If the message
“WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED” appears in
the monitor, the battery is exhausted, and no
pictures can be taken until the battery is replaced.
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
installed. If the camera has been stored for an extended period with the main
battery removed, the clock may need to be reset. Once the main battery has
been re-inserted, the clock’s power source will recharge within a number of
hours, during which time the main battery should be left in the camera.
Set mode dial to SETUP and turn
camera on
3
Highlight “Language”
5
Choose a language from:
D: Deutsch (German)
E: English
F: Français (French)
J: Japanese
S: Español (Spanish)
Press MENU button to display SET-
UP 2 menu
4
Display options
6
Press > to set
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Step 6—Set the Date and Time
SET-UP2
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Transfer
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
PAGE1 SELECT SET
SET-UP2
Controls
Shot Confirm Lamp
Pic data/Transfer
Date
Video Mode
Language
Reset All
PAGE1 SELECT SET
DATE
Y M D
2001
.
09. 01
00 00
SELECT SET
DATE
Y M D
2001
.
09
.
15
15 30
SELECT SET
DATE
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Information on the time and date of recording is included with all
pictures and movies taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the
camera’s internal clock to the correct time and date:
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Set the mode dial to SETUP and
turn camera on
•The appearance of the menu will
vary depending on the language
currently selected.
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Highlight “Date”
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Highlight Year, Month, Day, hour or
minute (the selected digit blinks in
red)
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Press MENU button to display
SET-UP 2 menu
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Display DATE menu
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Edit selected item
•Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all
items have been set.
Highlight YMD
Choose order in which year, month
and day will be displayed
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Press > to save changes to
settings and return to SET-UP menu.
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
clock icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the
camera is in shooting mode.
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Taking Pictures
The Basics
This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in AUTO
and SCENE modes. In these automatic, “point-and-shoot” modes, the
majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to lighting
conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results.
Step Page
Step 1 Ready the Camera 55-56
Step 2 Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) 57
Step 3 Compose the Picture 58-59
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 60-61
Step 5 Check the Results 62
Step 6 Turn the Camera Off 62
Step 1—Ready the Camera (Auto Mode)
Before using your camera, complete the following steps:
Remove the lens cap
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•If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in place and the mode dial set to
AUTO, SCENE, CSM or m, an error message will appear in the monitor. To
clear this message from the display, turn the camera off and remove the lens
cap.
Turn the mode dial to
a
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Tutorial—Taking Pictures
Step 7
Assisted Creative Photography:
Select Scene Mode
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Turn the camera on
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•The lens zooms out when the camera is turned on
and the green light next to the viewfinder will turn on
for a few seconds. After a short pause, the view
through the lens and camera settings will appear in
the monitor.
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Check indicators in the monitor
A
B
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•Before taking pictures, be sure that the battery
power is sufficient and that enough memory is
available on the memory card. If the battery is low, a
M icon (A) will appear in the monitor, indicating
that the battery should be recharged or replaced
without delay. If the message “WARNING!!
BATTERY EXHAUSTED” appears in the monitor, the
battery is exhausted, and no pictures can be taken
until the battery has been recharged or replaced
(p. 44).
•The monitor also shows the number of exposures remaining, or in other words
the number of photos that can be taken at current settings (B). When this number
reaches zero, you will need to insert a new memory card or delete some pictures
(p. 164) before more images can be recorded. It may be possible to record more
pictures at a different image quality or size (p 103).
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)
In AUTO mode, you can use the buttons and menus to control the
settings listed the following table. The first time you use the camera,
these settings will be set to the default values shown below. These
settings are adequate for most situations, and the description in this
section assumes that the defaults are used. For information on making
changes to the settings listed below, refer to the page numbers in the
rightmost column.
Setting
Focus mode/
self-timer
Flash mode
Image quality
Image size
Default
Autofocus
Auto
NORMAL
FULL
Camera focuses automatically at
distances over 30 cm/1 ft.
(widest angle) or 60 cm/2 ft.
(telephoto); self-timer off
Flash fires automatically when
lighting is poor
Images compressed for a
balance between quality and file
size that is ideal for snapshots
Images are 2048 x 1536 pixels.
When image quality is set to
NORMAL and image size to
FULL, about twenty images can
be stored on one 16 MB CF
memory card
Description
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SET-UP
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Step 3— Compose the Picture
After adjusting camera settings, you are ready to frame your picture.
Ready the camera.
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•To prevent blurred pictures
caused by unsteady hands
(camera shake), hold the
camera steadily in both
hands. Pictures can be
framed in the monitor (A) or
viewfinder (B).
Frame your subject.
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•Frame your subject using the zoom button. Press
the W to zoom out from your subject, increasing the
area visible in the frame. Press the T to zoom in on
your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame.
Zoom out Zoom in
Indicator in monitor
displays amount of
zoom while either W
or T is pressed.
•When the camera is zoomed all the way in to the T
(Telephoto) side of the zoom indicator, holding the T
down activates digital zoom, which can be used to
magnify your subject even further (p. 90).
Move That Camera!
Although zoom is a useful tool for composing pictures, remember that original
compositions can be created just by moving the camera to another position. If
you have time, try framing your subject from a number of different angles—
including from below and above—to find the one that produces the best shot.
Monitor or Viewfinder?
Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time
viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly
important when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will
appear in the final picture, for example when:
•macro close-up is used (p. 93)
•your subject is within 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) of the camera
•you are using digital zoom (p. 90)
•you are using an optional lens converter for wide-angle or telephoto
photography (p. 145)
Using the viewfinder allows you to save power by turning the monitor off (see
below). The viewfinder can also be used when bright ambient lighting conditions
make the display in the monitor difficult to see.
Controlling the Monitor
The ≤ on the Multi selector controls the monitor display in AUTO, SCENE, CSM
and p mode. Press ≤ to cycle through monitor settings as shown at below.
Tutorial—Taking Pictures
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects
away from the lens and flash window.
Monitor shows
camera settings
and view
through lens
Monitor shows
view through
lens only
Monitor off
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