Nikon COOLPIX 2000 Owner Manual
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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
En
Shoot, View, and Enjoy
A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera
STEP 1—Ready the camera
Getting ready First Steps 9
Camera setup
STEP 2—Take pictures
Creative photography
(scene and movie modes)
STEP 3—Play them back…
…and delete unwanted pictures…
STEP 4—Install camera software
Get to know Nikon View 5 —
First Steps
Camera Setup
Tutorial: Taking PicturesSnapshots (auto mode) 16
Getting Creative
Beyond Point-and-ShootCustom shots 39
Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures…while shooting… 22
Basic Playback…after shooting… 45
Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures…while shooting 22
Basic Playback…during playback 45
Deleting PicturesDelete multiple pictures 66
Quick Start Guide (provided)Install software
Nikon View 5 Reference
Manual (provided on CD)
9
74
25
—
STEP 5—Enjoy your pictures…
Connections…with a computer 30
Connections…on a television 38
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, installing software, and transferring
pictures to your computer.
Guide to Digital Photography
The Guide to Digital Photography
(this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.
Nikon View 5 Reference Manual
The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual
can be found in electronic format
on the reference CD provided with
your camera. For information on
viewing the Reference Manual, see
“Connections” in this manual.
Overview
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000
First Steps
Taking Pictures
Reviewing Pictures
Getting Creative
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Television or VCR
Beyond Point-and-Shoot
Basic Playback
The Shooting Menu
The Playback Menu
The Setup Menu
Technical Notes
Index
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this 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 symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Tu rn 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 batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the batteries,
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.
Observe caution when using the
camera strap
Caution should be exercised to prevent strangulation when wearing the
camera strap around your neck. Never
place 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 batteries and AC adapter
(if using) and then take the product
to a Nikon-authorized service center
for inspection.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the batteries. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only LR6 (AA) alkaline, NiCad, or
NiMH batteries.
•When inserting batteries, be sure to
orient the + and – terminals correctly.
• Do not short or disassemble.
• Do not expose to flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
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• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
•Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the batteries may
become hot. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool.
•Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the 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.
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.
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.
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Notices
•No part of the manuals included with this
product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without Nikon’s
prior written permission.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
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.
•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).
E2000
Tested T o Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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.
Te l.: 631-547-4200
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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 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 may be 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, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Internet is
a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar
Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe
Systems Inc. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other
trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Table of Contents
Product Documentation .............................................................................. i
For Your Safety ........................................................................................... ii
Notices ....................................................................................................... iv
Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... 1
Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... 2
Familiarization: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ................... 4
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2000 ................................................ 4
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ 6
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ 9
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... 9
Step 2—Insert Batteries .................................................................................. 9
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card .................................................................... 10
Step 4—Choose a Language .......................................................................... 12
Step 5—Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... 13
Tutorial: Getting Started ................................................................................. 15
Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. 16
Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................................. 16
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... 18
Step 3—Frame the Picture .............................................................................. 19
Step 4—Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... 20
Step 5—Turn the Camera Off ......................................................................... 21
Reviewing Pictures: Quick Review ................................................................. 22
Quick Review .................................................................................................. 22
Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................... 24
Getting Creative: Choosing a Mode .............................................................. 25
Connections: Connecting to External Devices ............................................... 29
Connecting to a Computer: Nikon View 5 .................................................... 30
Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5....................................................... 30
Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ................................. 32
Connecting to a Television or VCR: Television Playback .............................. 38
Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Adjusting Camera Settings .................................. 39
Focus-Mode Selection: The Button ....................................................... 40
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ................................................. 41
Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ................................................. 42
Flash Photography: The Button ............................................................ 43
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Basic Playback: Playback Mode ...................................................................... 45
Full-Frame Playback ........................................................................................ 46
Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................ 48
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................. 49
Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture ............................................ 50
Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 52
Menu Guide: Using Camera Menus ............................................................... 53
The Shooting Menu: Fine-Tuning Shooting Options ................................... 54
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... 56
Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... 58
Measuring Light: Metering ............................................................................. 60
Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous ...................................................... 61
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... 62
Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/–........................................................................... 63
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. 64
The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... 65
Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. 66
Automated Playback: Slide Show .................................................................... 68
Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... 70
Ordering Prints: Print Set................................................................................. 71
Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer............................................... 73
The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .................................................................... 74
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness ........................................................ 75
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................... 75
Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................... 76
Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode........................................................ 76
Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................................ 77
Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... 79
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 80
Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. 81
Web Resources ............................................................................................... 83
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 83
Specifications ................................................................................................. 89
Index ................................................................................................................. 92
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Introduction
Before You Begin
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.
Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000
Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read
through the manual for information on the names
and functions of camera parts.
First Steps
This section details the steps you will take when
using your camera for the first time:
Overview
2–3
Familiarization
4–8
First Steps
9–14
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Attach the Camera Strap
Insert the Battery
Insert the Memory Card
Choose a Language
Set the Time and Date
9STEP 1
9–10
10–11
12
13–14
1
Overview
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2000 digital camera. This manual
has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your
Introduction—Overview
COOLPIX 2000. 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 photographs in many different situations.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and
includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories
(including AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon
digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational
and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID
NIKON WARRANTY.
YOUR
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer.
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To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to
your camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information you may find helpful when using your camera.
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This icon marks notes, information that you should read before
using your camera.
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere
in this manual.
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/
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Familiarization
The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2000
The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the
function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
1 Photocell
2 Self-timer lamp ...................... 41
3 Built-in Speedlight ................. 19
4 Video-out connector
(under cover) ......................... 38
5 USB connector
(under cover) ......................... 33
6 Lens ...................................... 19
7 DC-in connector (under cover)
8 Mode dial .................. 16, 25, 46
4
9 Shutter-release button
................................. 20–21, 41
10 Eyelet for camera strap ............ 9
11 Power switch ............. 16, 21, 33
12 (self-timer)/
SMALL PIC. button ......... 41, 50
13
(focus mode)/
(transfer) button . 32–33, 40
14
(flash mode)/ (delete) button
............................
23–24, 46, 48
QUICK
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11
12 13 14 1615
A
15
Flash-ready lamp ................
16 Zoom ( / ) buttons....... 19, 42
17
QUICK
(quick review)
button................. 22, 66, 70, 72
18 MENU button ........... 54, 65, 74
19 Memory card slot cover ... 10–11
20 Tripod socket
21 Battery-chamber cover latch .... 9
22 Battery-chamber cover ...... 9–10
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18
B
19
20
16, 20
22 21
A Monitor................................... 6
B Multi selector .......................... 8
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How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays
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Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000
A The Monitor
The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In shooting
mode, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. It also gives
information on how the camera is set up.
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19
1
18
17
16
15
14
13
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1 Zoom indicator ................ 19, 42
2 Recording indicator1........ 21, 86
3
Focus indicator2..................... 20
4 Battery level indicator3.......... 17
5 Camera shake icon
........................... 25–26, 44, 86
1 Appears in same position as focus indicator.
2Displayed only when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
3 Appears only when battery is running low.
AUTO
9101112
10
9999
8
4
6 “Date not set” icon
2
7 Self-timer indicator ................ 41
8 Number of exposures remaining
3
4
5
6
7
............................................. 17
9 Flash mode ...................... 25, 43
10 Focus mode ........................... 40
11 Image quality ........................ 57
12 Image size ............................. 57
13 Exposure compensation ......... 63
14 White balance ....................... 58
15 Metering mode ..................... 60
16 Best shot selector (BSS) .......... 62
17 Image sharpening .................. 64
18 Shooting/scene mode ...... 16, 25
19 Continuous shooting mode
............................................. 61
4 Appears only at slow shutter speeds.
5Appears when clock-calendar has not been set.
6Appears in same position as BSS indicator.
............. 14
6
6
The monitor is also used to view pictures after they have been taken. When a
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JPG
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picture is displayed full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo.
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9
2002
.08
1010:00
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9999
9999/9999
.
JPG
678
1
1 File number and type ............. 47
2
2 Battery level indicator*........... 17
3 Print-order icon ..................... 71
3
4 Protect icon ..................... 67, 70
4
5 Transfer icon.......................... 75
5
6 Current frame number/
total number of frames
7 Image quality ........................ 57
8 Image size ............................. 57
9 Time of recording .................. 13
10 Date of recording .................. 13
* Appears only when battery is running low.
Controlling the Monitor
To hide camera settings or photo info, press the multi selector to the left.
Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again.
Indicators
displayed
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8
Indicators
hidden
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B The Multi Selector
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The multi selector is used to navigate through cam-
era menus, to page through or select pictures
during playback, scroll images during playback
zoom, and to control the display of indicators in
the monitor.
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First Steps
2
Getting Ready to Use Your Camera
Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the
following steps.
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown.
Step 2—Insert Batteries
Your camera is powered four LR6 (AA) alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH batteries.
.1 Turn the camera off
2
Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.
.2 Open the battery-chamber cover
2
Pressing the battery-chamber cover latch,
slide the cover out (1) and flip it open (2).
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.3 Insert the batteries
2
Insert the batteries with the “+” and “–”
contacts oriented as shown.
The Battery-Chamber Cover
The cover can be damaged by application of excessive force.
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.4 Close the battery-chamber cover
2
Introduction—First Steps
Flip the battery-chamber cover up (1) and
slide it down until you hear the latch click
into place (2). To prevent the batteries being dislodged during operation, be sure that
the cover is securely latched.
2
1
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card
The COOLPIX 2000 stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards.
.1 Tu rn the camera off
3
Tu rn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.
.2 Open the memory card slot cover
3
Open the card slot cover as shown at right.
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
Before Removing the Batteries
Before removing the batteries, make sure that the camera is off and that the
flash-ready lamp is out. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
damage to the camera or memory card or in loss of data or stored settings.
Alternative Power Sources
To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-53 AC adapter (available separately; 80).
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.3 Insert the memory card
3
Holding the camera with the monitor toward
you, slide the card in face up until it is firmly
seated in the contacts at the back of the
slot.
.4 Close the card-slot cover
3
Fold the eject button over and close the
memory card slot cover.
Closing the Memory Card Slot Cover
Fold the eject button over before closing the memory card slot cover. If the
eject button is upright when the cover is closed, closing the cover may partially eject the card, causing errors when the camera is turned on.
Introduction—First Steps
Formatting Memory Cards
“Formatting” is the term used to describe the action of permanently erasing
all data from a memory card to make room for more pictures. The memory
card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory
cards, however, must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see “The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards”
( 75).
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Step 4—Choose a Language
OFF
Set
OFF
Set
Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German,
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English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. To choose a language, make sure
that the camera is on and then follow the steps below.
.1
4
4
4
Display camera menus
.3
Brightness
CF card format
Date
Auto off
Video mode
Language
Display SETUP menu
.5
MENU
Shooting menu
Setup menu
Set
SETUP MENU
BK
Set
LANGUAGE
De
En
Fr
Es
BK
Set
Display options
.7
4
Return to SETUP menu. Proceed to
Step 5.1 to set time and date.
SETUP MENU
CF card format
Date
Auto off
Video mode
Language
USB
BK
Set
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
.2
4
4
4
Highlight SETUP
.4
CF card format
Date
Auto off
Video mode
Language
USB
Highlight Language
.6
MENU
Shooting menu
Setup menu
Set
SETUP MENU
BK
Set
LANGUAGE
De
En
Fr
Es
BK
Set
Choose language from Deutsch
(German), English, Français (French),
(Japanese), or Español (Spanish)
OFF
OFF
OFF
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Step 5—Set the Time and Date
Information on the time and date of recording is included with all pictures
taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera’s internal clock to
the correct time and date, first display the SETUP menu (see Step 5), and then
follow the steps below.
.1
5
Highlight Date
.3
5
.5
5
Highlight YMD
.7
5
Return to SETUP menu
SETUP MENU
Brightness
CF card format
Date
Auto off
Video mode
Language
BK
DATE
YMD
2 0 0 2 0 1
:
0 0 0 0
BK
Edit Year
DATE
YMD
2 0 0 2 0 8
:
1 0 0 0
BK
SETUP MENU
Brightness
CF card format
Date
Auto off
Video mode
Language
BK
Set
Set
Set
Set
0 1
0 5
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
.2
5
Display DATE menu
.4
5
Select Month. Repeat steps 5.3–5.4
to edit remaining items.
.6
5
Choose order in which Year, Month,
and Day will be displayed
DATE
YMD
2 0 0 2 0 1
:
0 0 0 0
BK
Set
DATE
YMD
2 0 0 2 0 1
:
0 0 0 0
BK
Set
DATE
YMD
2 0 0 2 0 8
:
1 0 0 0
BK
Set
0 1
OFF
0 1
OFF
0 5
OFF
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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
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flashing (“Date not set”) icon will be displayed in the top right corner of
the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
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. The clock power source can
provide roughly twenty-four hours of back-up power after charging for about
six hours.
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Tutorial
Getting Started
This chapter is divided into the following three sections:
Taking Pictures
Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the
basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 2000.
Taking Pictures
16–21
Reviewing Pictures
22–24
Getting Creative
25–27
Ready the Camera
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Reviewing Pictures
Learn how to view and delete pictures.
Getting Creative
Explore the creative possibilities of scene and movie
modes.
Adjust Camera Settings
Frame the Picture
Focus and Shoot
Turn the Camera Off
16–17STEP 1
18
19
20–21
21
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Taking Pictures
The Basics
This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto)
mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera
Tu torial—Taking Pictures
settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing the best possible results in most situations.
Step 1—Ready the Camera
.1 Tu rn the mode dial to
1
.2 Tu rn the camera on
1
The lens cover will open, the lens will extend, and the flash-ready lamp will light.
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.3 Check indicators in the monitor
1
Before shooting, check the battery level (A)
and number of exposures remaining (B).
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Battery Level (A)
The battery level is displayed as follows:
Display Meaning Camera status
— Batteries fully charged Camera functions normally.
Low battery Ready a set of new batteries.
Warning ! !
Battery
exhausted
Number of Exposures Remaining (B)
If the number of exposures remaining is zero, a message will be displayed in the monitor. In this case, delete pictures (
memory card, or choose a lower quality or image size ( 56).
Batteries exhausted
No pictures can be taken until
batteries have been replaced.
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B
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Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)
The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more
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information, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.
Setting Default Description
Focus
mode
Flash mode Auto
Image
quality
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Continuous Single
Autofocus
NORMAL
Camera focuses automatically at distances over 30 cm (1´).
Flash fires automatically when lighting is
poor.
Pictures compressed for balance between
quality and file size that is ideal for snapshots.
One shot taken each time shutter-release
button is pressed.
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Step 3—Frame the Picture
.1 Ready the camera
3
Hold the camera
steadily in both
hands.
.2 Frame your subject
3
Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background.
Indicator in monitor
shows amount of
zoom while either
button is pressed
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Zoom out Zoom in
When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the
button down for about two seconds extends the zoom range digitally (digital zoom; 42). The zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.
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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.
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Step 4—Focus and Shoot
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.1 Focus
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Press the shutter-release button
halfway to set focus and expo-
sure.
With the shutter-release button
pressed halfway, check the focus indicator and flash-ready
lamp.
Focus
indicator
Flashready
lamp
Green
Flashes red
On
Flickers
Off
Subject in focus.
Camera unable to focus. Change your
composition and try again.
Flash will fire when picture is taken.
Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from
shutter-release button, then try again.
Flash off or not required.
Flash-ready lamp
Focus indicator
lights when
shutter-release
button is pressed
halfway
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and
background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing
brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subjects and their features are in deep shadow), or if the subject contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage).
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