NIKON 90S-QD User Manual

Instruction Manual (Pages 2-39)

Bedienungsanleitung (Seiten 40-77)

Manuel d’ulilisation (Pages 78-115)

Manual de instrucciones (Páginas 116-153)

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.

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, remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Do not place strap around neck

Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

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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.

• Use only a 3 V CR2 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.

• 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.

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.

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 (39”) from the subject.

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Caring for the Camera and Battery

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

Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the lens. To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens’ surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.

Handle the lens cover and all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery or lens covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

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 affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

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Batteries

• When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the LCD panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced the low battery power indicator appears in the LCD panel.

• Ready a spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.

• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Use a fresh battery at low temperatures. 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.

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.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon One Touch Zoom 90s/One Touch Zoom 90s QUARTZ DATE (QD) camera.

Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy until you feel confident using the camera.

Some of the illustrations show the model with the date function (One Touch Zoom 90s QD).

Your Nikon camera features:

• 35mm compact camera with built-in 2.4X zoom lens from 38 to 90mm focal length range. ( p. 17)

•

Close-up photography in Macro mode for subjects as near as at approx. 0.3 to 0.7m (1.0 to 2.3 ft.). ( p. 31)

Symbols used in this manual

Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements and restrictions.

:Indicates notes and cautions you are requested

to follow. :Indicates supplementary descriptions. :Indicates pages for reference.

Accessories

The following strap is supplied with this camera.

Strap

Optional accessory

• Camera case CS-L26

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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Table of Contents

For your safety _________________________________________ 2 Caring for the Camera and Battery __________________________ 4 Camera parts ________________________________________ 8-10

Body ______________________________________________ 8 LCD panel _________________________________________ 10 Indications in the viewfinder ___________________________ 10

1 Preparations

Installing a battery ______________________________________ 11 Turning the camera on ___________________________________ 12 Checking the battery power _______________________________ 12 Loading the film _______________________________________ 13

2 Basic Operations

Holding the camera properly ______________________________ 15 Operating the Shutter Release button _______________________ 16 Zooming _____________________________________________ 17 Shooting _____________________________________________ 18 Rewinding the film _____________________________________ 19 Removing the film ______________________________________ 19

3 Advanced Operations

When the main subject is not in the center of the picture ________ 20 Difficult-to-focus subjects ________________________________ 21 Flash photography ______________________________________ 22 Procedure for Flash Photography __________________________ 23 To automatically fire the flash _____________________________ 24 To cancel flash operation _________________________________ 25 To fire the flash intentionally ______________________________ 26 To photograph a person in a night view ______________________ 27 To reduce “Red-eye” effect _______________________________ 28 Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window _________30 Using the self-timer _____________________________________ 30 Close-up photography ___________________________________ 31 Printing the date/time on pictures

(One Touch Zoom 90s QD only) ________________________ 32

4 Additional Information

Correcting the date and time

(One Touch Zoom 90s QD only) ________________________ 33

Replacing the battery for date

(One Touch Zoom 90s QD only) ________________________ 34

Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 36 Specifications _________________________________________ 38

Getting Started

Camera parts (Body)

Auto Exposure metering window

Autofocus window

Viewfinder window ( p. 10)

Flash ( pp. 22-27)

Power button ( p. 12)

Macro button (orange lamp) ( p. 31)

LCD panel ( p. 10)

Mid-roll Rewind button ( p. 19)

button Flash mode ( pp. 22-27) Infinity Focus mode ( p. 30)

Red-eye Reduction lamp/ Self-Timer lamp

Strap slot ( p. 6)

Autofocus window

Camera back lock release lever

Shutter Release button ( p. 16)

( p. 13)

Zoom buttons ( p. 17)

button Red-eye Reduction ( pp. 28, 29) Self-Timer ( p. 30)

Lens

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Viewfinder eyepiece

Green LED ( p. 10)

Date panel* ( pp. 32, 33)

Battery chamber lid ( p. 11)

* One Touch Zoom 90s QD only

Film cartridge confirmation window ( p. 34)

Tripod socket

SET button* ( p. 33)

SELECT button* ( p. 33)

MODE button* ( pp. 32, 33)

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LCD panel

Red-eye Reduction indicator ( pp. 28, 29)

Flash Mode indicator ( pp. 22-27)

Self-Timer indicator ( pp. 28, 30)

Low battery power indicator ( p. 12)

Infinity Focus Mode indicator ( p. 30)

Frame counter ( p. 14)

The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.

Indications in the viewfinder

1Parallax compensation marks ( p. 31)

For photography in Macro mode at a distance of approx. 0.3m (1.0 ft.), and when shooting a subject at a distance of less than 0.7m (2.3 ft.) with the Zoom in the Telephoto setting.

2Autofocus spot marks ( p. 18)

Center the main subject to be in focus within this spot.

3Green LED

Lights when focus is achieved or when the flash is ready to fire. It blinks while the flash is being charged.

If the subject is closer than approx. 0.7m (2.3 ft.), the green LED does not light even when you press the Shutter Release button halfway, and the shutter cannot be released. Note that you may take a picture even if the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short and out of the control range of the camera. However, the focus may not be sharp.

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Installing a battery

Battery type

Use one CR2 type 3 V lithium battery in this camera.

Open the battery chamber lid using a

coin or equivalent.

Install a new battery.

Observe the correct polarities and insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration above.

Close the battery chamber lid.

Firmly press the battery chamber lid until it clicks shut.

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Preparations

Turning the camera on

Press the Power button.

Once you press the Power button, the camera is turned on, and the lens protrudes. When you press the Power button again, the camera is turned off and the lens retracts.

Auto Power-Off function

The camera is automatically turned off if it is not operated for more than 3 minutes. When the camera is turned off, the lens cover closes, and all shooting modes are reset (except for Red-eye Reduction mode).

Checking the battery power

Make sure that the Low Battery Power indicator ( ) is not appeared on the LCD panel.

If “ ” is not appeared, battery power is sufficient.

If “ ” is blinking, or no indicators on the LCD panel appear, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one.

Always check the battery condition before shooting.

It is recommended to carry spare batteries with you. The batteries may be difficult to obtain in some areas.

Preparations

Loading the film

Tips on DX-coded 35mm film

Number of frames

DX mark

DX code

DX-coded 35mm

Film speed

Use DX-coded 35mm film with this camera. For DX-coded film, film speed is automatically set. Film speeds valid for automatic setting are ISO 100, 200, 400 and

800. (With other films, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100.)

When loading/unloading film, be sure not to open the camera back cover in direct sunlight.

Recommended film

It is recommended to use ISO 400 film, which provides good results in flash photography, and reasonable protection against camera shake.

Open the camera back.

Slide the camera back lock release lever in the direction of the arrow (1) to open the camera back (2).

Insert a film cartridge.

film

Film cartridge

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Loading the film (continued)

Pull the film leader out to the red index

mark.

Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly

positioned with no slack.

Close the camera back, and check that

the film has been correctly loaded.

Once the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame. Until film loading is complete, “

” blinks on the LCD panel.

When the film has been properly set, “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel.

If the letter “ ” blinks on the LCD panel, film is not properly loaded. Open the camera back again and reload film.

Preparations

Holding the camera properly

Hold the camera firmly.

Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both hands.

When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is on top as shown.

Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your fingers or hair, or the strap.

Take some trial shots

Before taking important pictures, it is strongly recommended to take a few trial shots first to familiarize yourself with the camera and all its features.

Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the One Touch Zoom 90s / One Touch Zoom 90s QD in ways not specified in this manual.

Basic Operations

15Preparations

Operating the Shutter Release button

Lightly press the button halfway and

confirm the green LED lights up.

When you press the button lightly, the focus and exposure are achieved, and the green LED lights up.

The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 20) while the Shutter Release button is depressed lightly.

Fully depress the Shutter Release button

to take the picture.

Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in camera shake. Be sure to slowly press the Shutter Release button.

While the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, if the green LED is not blinking and remains lit release the shutter.

If the subject is closer than approx. 0.7m (2.3 ft.) in the telephoto setting, the green LED does not light even when you press the Shutter Release button halfway, and the shutter cannot be released. Move away from the subject until the green LED lights up. Note that the Shutter Release button may still work even if the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short, i.e., out of the control range of the camera.

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Zooming

Press the Zoom button to compose the picture.

Press the zoom button for telephoto (90mm) photography or the

zoom button for wide-angle (38mm) photography.

Remove your finger from the button when the desired image size is obtained.

Example of a telephoto photograph

Example of a wide-angle photograph

Basic Operations

Shooting

Center the autofocus spot mark on the

main subject.

If the main subject is outside the autofocus spot:

If the main subject is outside the autofocus spot, use the focus lock to achieve focus. (

Lightly press the Shutter Release button

halfway.

Slowly press the Shutter Release button

all the way.

p. 20)

If the subject is dark in Auto Flash mode, the flash fires automatically.

Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in camera shake.

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Rewinding the film

Film rewinds automatically.

At the end of the film roll, the film rewinding starts automatically. While the film is rewinding, the number on the frame counter

decreases one by one. When rewinding is complete, the letter “ blinks for approx. 10 seconds, then stops blinking and remains lit.

If rewinding stops midway through the roll because of a dead battery, it resumes automatically as soon as the battery is replaced and the camera is turned on.

Do not open the camera back until the letter “ ” starts blinking.

To rewind the film in mid-roll

Press the mid-roll rewind ( ) button using the point of a ballpoint pen or equivalent.

Once rewinding starts, there is no need to keep the button pressed.

Removing the film

Make sure rewind is complete by

checking the letter “ ” indication.

”

Open the camera back and remove the film.

Basic Operations

When the main subject is not in the center of the picture

Focus lock photography

When the subject to be focused is outside the autofocus spot in the center of the picture, use focus lock, which enables you to change the picture composition while locking the focus. Also use focus lock for difficult-tofocus subjects described on the next page ( p. 21).

Compose the picture.

If the shutter is released in a condition like that in the above example where the main subject is out of focus.

Center the autofocus spot mark on the

main subject, then lightly press the Shutter Release button halfway.

Do not change the camera-to-subject distance

While you lightly press the Shutter Release button, the focus is locked. Do not change the camera-to-subject distance.

While depressing the Shutter Release button

lightly, recompose the picture and depress the Shutter Release button all the way.

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Difficult-to-focus subjects

The following subjects may be difficult to focus. Use the focus lock ( p. 20) to focus on another subject equidistant from the camera, then compose the picture to shoot.

Subjects too small to fully cover the autofocus spot mark.

Subjects behind glass.

Dark subjects with no reflection.

Glossy, light-reflecting surfaces, such as shiny cars or water.

Subjects without solid content (i.e., candle flame, fireworks, etc.).

Secondary subjects are closer to the camera than the main subject.

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Flash photography

Selecting the flash mode

You can select any of five flash modes by pressing the

button.

:Auto Flash ( p. 24)

The flash automatically fires when there is not enough light.

: Infinity Focus ( p. 30)

For shooting a distant scene or landscape more sharply. Flash is canceled in this mode.

: Flash Cancel ( p. 25)

To cancel flash operation in lighting conditions where normally the flash would automatically fire.

:Anytime Flash ( p. 26)

To fire the flash intentionally regardless of the available light.

: Slow Sync Flash ( p. 27)

To brighten both the subject and the background at dusk or in night scenes.

While the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Take your finger off the Shutter Release button once and lightly press it again. If the green LED is not blinking and remains lit release the shutter.

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Procedure for Flash Photography

Press the button to select the Flash

mode.

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in (Flash Cancel) and prevent camera shake.

Compose the picture, then lightly press

the Shutter Release button halfway.

Make sure that the green LED lights up,

then release the shutter.

Flash shooting range

The reference distance values are shown below. With ISO 100 film speed:

(wide-angle) setting:approx. 0.7 to 3.5m (2.3 to 11.6 ft.) (telephoto) setting: approx. 0.7 to 1.6m (2.3 to 5.3 ft.)

With ISO 400 film speed:

(wide-angle) setting:approx. 0.7 to 7.0m (2.3 to 23.1 ft.) (telephoto) setting: approx. 0.7 to 3.2m (2.3 to 10.6 ft.)

(Slow Sync Flash) modes, use a tripod to

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To automatically fire the flash

Auto Flash mode

The flash automatically fires when the subject is dark.

Press the Power button.

When you press the Power button, the “ ” mark appears on the LCD panel and Auto Flash mode is automatically selected.

Make sure that the green LED lights up,

then release the shutter.

Example

When the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Take your finger off the Shutter Release button once and lightly press it again. If the green LED is steadily lit release the shutter.

If the subject is sufficiently illuminated, the flash does not fire.

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To cancel flash operation

Flash Cancel mode

Use this mode in places, such as museums, where flash photography is prohibited.

Use a tripod or place the camera on a

stable flat surface.

Use a tripod for Flash Cancel mode

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Press the button until “ ” appears

on the LCD panel.

Make sure that the green LED lights up,

then release the shutter.

Example

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To fire the flash intentionally

Anytime Flash mode

Use this mode to intentionally fire the flash regardless of light conditions.

Press the button until “ ” appears

on the LCD panel.

Make sure that the green LED lights up,

then release the shutter.

Example

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To photograph a person in a night view

Slow Sync Flash mode

Use this mode to brighten both the subject and the background in a night view or at dusk.

Use a tripod or place the camera on a

stable flat surface.

Use a tripod for Slow Sync Flash mode

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Press the button until “ ” appears

on the LCD panel.

Make sure that the green LED lights up,

then release the shutter.

Example

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To reduce "Red-eye" effect

Red-eye Reduction mode

In flash photographs, the subject’s eyes may sometimes appear bright red. To reduce this “red-eye” effect, use this mode.

Press the button until “ ” appears

on the LCD panel.

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes in the order shown below:

No indicator

No indicator : Red-eye Reduction mode canceled

To cancel Red-eye Reduction mode.

: Red-eye Reduction mode

To reduce the “Red-eye” effect.

About Red-eye Reduction mode

When Red-eye Reduction mode is selected, the Red-eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires. Red-eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top priority.

Red-eye Reduction is canceled in Flash Cancel.

: Self-Timer ( p. 30) mode

For self-timer operation. Note that Red-eye Reduction is automatically

set when the self-timer is used.

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Compose the picture, then lightly press

the Shutter Release button halfway.

Make sure that the green LED lights up,

then release the shutter.

Both camera and subject should be still

The Red-eye Reduction lamp lights up for approx. a second before the flash fires. Be careful not to move the camera or let the subject move until the flash fires.

Red-eye Reduction mode is not automatically canceled by turning the power off. To cancel Red-eye Reduction mode, press the panel.

button until “ ” disappears from the LCD

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Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window

Infinity Focus mode

This mode is good for shooting a distant view more sharply, or a landscape through a window.

Press the button until “ ” appears on the

LCD panel.

Make sure that the green LED lights up, then

release the shutter.

Flash is automatically canceled in this mode.

Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you wish to include yourself in the picture.

Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable

flat surface.

Press the button until “ ” appears

on the LCD panel.

Compose the picture, and press the Shutter

Release button.

Focus and exposure are achieved by pressing the Shutter Release button lightly.

When the Shutter Release button is pressed all the way, the Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up for 10 seconds in total before the shutter is released.

After the shot, Self-Timer mode is automatically canceled. To cancel the self-timer before shooting, once turn off the

camera.

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