Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Owner Manual

The Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

Shoot, View, and Enjoy

A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera

STEP 1—Ready the camera

Getting ready First Steps 9

Camera setup The Set-up Menu 121

STEP 2—Take pictures

Taking PicturesSnapshots (auto mode) 18

Scene ModeCreative photography 44

The Shooting MenuCustom shots and movies 91

STEP 3—Play them back…

Basic PlaybackBasic playback 27

The Playback MenuManage pictures 133

…and delete unwanted pictures

Basic PlaybackDelete individual pictures 27

Keep or DeleteDelete pictures after shooting 71

The Playback Menu: DeleteDelete multiple pictures 133

STEP 4—Install camera software

Quick Start Guide (provided)Install software

Get to know Nikon View 5 —

Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD)

—

STEP 5—Enjoy your pictures

View pictures on a television screen

Connecting to a ComputerCopy, edit, view, or print 32

Connecting to a Television or VCR

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 “Con- nections” in this manual.

Overview

Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

First Steps

Taking Pictures

Basic Playback

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Television or VCR

Beyond Point-and-Shoot

More About Playback

Index to Menu Options

Using Camera Menus

The Shooting Menu

The Set-up Menu

The Playback Menu

Technical Notes

Index

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

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 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/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 a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a sixvolt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately).

• The EN-EL1 is for use only with selected Nikon digital cameras. Do not use the EN-EL1 in equipment not approved for use with this 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.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

The lens section

When rotating the lens section, care should be excerised to avoid catching your fingers, hair, clothing, or other objects between the lens section and the camera body.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to 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.

When using the viewfinder

When operating the diopter adjustment control 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.

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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).

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

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, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and Microdrive are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a 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.

Product Documentation .................................................................................. i

For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii

Notices ........................................................................................................... iv

Introduction: Getting Started ......................................................................... 1

Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... 2

Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500: The Parts of the Camera and Their

Functions ......................................................................................................... 4

Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX4500 ................................................. 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 the Battery ............................................................................... 10

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card .................................................................... 12

Step 4—Choose a Language .......................................................................... 14

Step 5—Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... 15

Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... 17

Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. 18

Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................................. 18

Step 2—Choose Auto Mode ........................................................................... 19

Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... 20

Step 4—Frame the Picture .............................................................................. 20

Step 5—Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... 24

Step 6—Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... 26

Basic Playback: Quick Review and Playback ................................................. 27

Quick Review .................................................................................................. 28

Full-Screen Playback ....................................................................................... 29

Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................ 30

Connections: Connecting to External Devices ............................................... 31

Connecting to a Computer: Nikon View 5 .................................................... 32

Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 ....................................................... 32

Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ................................. 34

Connecting to a Television or VCR: Television Playback .............................. 40

Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls ................................................... 41

Shooting-Mode Selection: Shooting and Exposure Modes ......................... 42

Scene Mode ................................................................................................... 44

P: Programmed Auto ...................................................................................... 52

S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................... 53

A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................ 54

M: Manual ..................................................................................................... 55

Focus Mode: Focusing Near and Far.............................................................. 57

Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ..................................................... 58

Autofocus ...................................................................................................... 59

Manual Focus ................................................................................................. 61

Optical and Digital Zoom: Framing Pictures ................................................. 62

Flash Mode: Flash Photography .................................................................... 64

The Sync Terminal ........................................................................................... 66

Making Movies (P, S, A, and M): Movie Mode .............................................. 68

Exposure Compensation: Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects ........... 69

Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M): Reacting Faster to Light .................................... 70

Keep or Delete: Picture Review ..................................................................... 71

More About Playback: Playback Options....................................................... 73

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................. 74

Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture ............................................ 75

Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 77

Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo....................................................... 78

Photo Information .......................................................................................... 79

Menu Guide: Camera Menu Options ............................................................. 81

Index to Menu Options .................................................................................. 82

Using Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations ............................................. 88

The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ........................................................ 91

Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... 92

Measuring Light: Metering ............................................................................. 95

Taking a Sequence of Shots: Continuous ......................................................... 96

Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... 98

Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment .................................... 99

Controlling Color: Saturation Control ............................................................. 100

Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... 101

Storing Menu Settings: User Setting ............................................................... 104

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. 105

Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: Lens .................................................. 106

Controlling Exposure: Exposure Options.......................................................... 108

Controlling Focus: Focus Options .................................................................... 110

Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options ................................................................... 112

Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options ....................................................... 114

Varying Settings Automatically: Auto Bracketing ............................................. 116

Avoiding “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction .......................................... 118

Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ............................................................... 119

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The Set-up Menu: Camera Setup................................................................... 121

Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options ............................................ 122

Customizing Camera Controls: Controls ................................................... 123

Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ........................................................... 125

File Numbering: Seq. Numbers .................................................................. 126

Audio Confirmation: Shutter Sound ........................................................... 127

Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format ................................................ 128

Setting the Time and Date: Date ................................................................ 129

Confirming Shutter Release: Shot Confirmation ........................................ 129

Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt............................................... 129

Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode.................................................. 130

Choosing a Language: Language .............................................................. 130

Protecting Images from Deletion: Disable Delete ........................................ 131

Choosing a USB Option: USB .................................................................. 131

The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... 133

Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. 133

Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders ........................................................... 136

Automated Playback: Slide Show .................................................................... 138

Changing Vertical Perspective: Perspective Control.......................................... 140

Choosing a Size for Small Pictures: Small Pic. .................................................. 142

Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... 143

Hiding Pictures During Playback: Hide Image .................................................. 144

Ordering Prints: Print Set................................................................................. 145

Selecting Images for Transfer: Auto Transfer.................................................... 147

Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... 149

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 150

Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. 152

Web Resources ............................................................................................... 155

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 155

Specifications ................................................................................................. 161

Index ................................................................................................................. 165

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Introduction

Getting Started

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 COOLPIX4500

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

Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

4–8

First Steps

9–16

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 10–11 12–13

15–16

Overview

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your

Introduction—Overview

COOLPIX4500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.

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 battery chargers, batteries, and 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.

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.

Introduction—Overview

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/

Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

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 and refer to it as you read

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

through the rest of the manual.

Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX4500

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 5B6 7 8 9

171819

1 Self-timer lamp ...................... 58

2 Lens ................................. 9, 154

(monitor) button ...............

4 Microphone ..................... 68, 78

(quick review/playback)

button ....................................

MODE (exposure mode)/ ........ 43

SMALL PIC. button................ 75

Power-on lamp .................

Shutter-release button ............

18, 26

1112

A OUT

1516

Power switch ....................

Command dial

11 Audio/ video (A/ V) out connector

(under cover) ......................... 40

12 USB connector

(under cover) ......................... 35

13 Zoom

( / ) buttons ..

14 Memory card-slot cover ......... 12

15 Speaker ........................... 77, 78

16 Eyelets for camera strap (×2) .... 9

18, 26

30, 62, 74

22 23 24 25

MENU button ..................

(focus mode) button ....... 57

44, 88

MF (manual focus) button ...... 61

(delete)

button ..

29, 30, 71, 78

(flash mode) button ........

ISO (sensitivity) button ........... 70

20 Sync terminal ......................... 66

Removing the sync terminal cover

21 Built-in Speedlight ............ 21, 64

Speedlight raised

Flash window

Photocell

22 Flash-ready lamp (red) ........ 7, 24

23 Autofocus lamp (green) ..... 7, 24

24 Swivel limit switch .................. 21

25 Tripod socket 26 Battery-chamber cover latch ... 10

27 Battery-chamber cover ........... 10

28 DC-in connector cover

A Monitor ................................... 6

B Viewfinder ............................... 7

C Diopter adjustment dial ............ 8

D FUNC /

(exposure compensa-

tion) button ............... 8, 69, 123

Voice memo button ............... 78

E Multi selector ............. 8, 88, 110

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How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays

BSS

Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

A The Monitor

Photographs can be framed in the monitor or viewfinder. During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of the following camera settings:

22 1924 20

1 245 8

33 32

BSS

1 User Setting no. (User Set) .. 104

2 Zoom indicator ...................... 62

3 Progress bar (Ultra HS) ........... 97

4 Manual focus indicator .......... 61

5 Recording indicator ................ 25

6 Exposure lock......... 50, 108, 124

7 Focus mode ........................... 57

8 Camera shake icon ................ 45

9 Flash mode ............................ 65

10 Battery level indicator 11 “Date not set” icon

12 White balance ........................ 92

13 Sensitivity-gain (ISO) indicator

.............................................. 70

1 Appears only when battery is running low. 2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set. 3 Appears at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) other than

AUTO. ISO displayed when sensitivity is raised above ISO 100 at setting of AUTO.

...................

........................

10 11 12

13 16

17 18

14 Black-and-white mode indicator

............................................ 100

15 Sepia mode indicator ........... 100

16 Image adjustment .................. 99

17 Image size ............................ 103

18 Image quality ....................... 102

19 Number of exposures remaining/

length of movie ............... 18, 68

20 Focus areas/spot metering target

...................................... 95, 110

21 Exposure display .................... 55

22 Aperture .......................... 54, 55

23 Shutter speed .................. 53, 55

24 Exposure/scene mode ...... 42, 44

25 Converter lens setting .......... 106

26 Bracketing indicator ............. 117

27 White-balance bracketing

18 16

indicator .............................. 117

28 Metering mode ...................... 95

29 Continuous shooting mode .... 96

30 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ......... 98

31 Noise reduction .................... 118

Exposure compensation ...

33 Self-timer indicator ................ 58

69, 109

The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo.

1 2

4 5 6

1 Date of recording................... 15

2 Time of recording .................. 15

3 Voice memo playback guide... 78 4 Voice memo recording guide.. 78

5 Small picture indicator ........... 75

6 Image size............................ 103

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

7 Image quality ....................... 102

8 Folder .................................. 136

9 File number and type ............. 79

10 Battery-level indicator

........... 18

11 Voice memo icon ................... 78

12 Transfer icon ........................ 147

13 Print-order icon .................... 145

14 Protect icon ......................... 143

15 Current frame number/total

number of frames visible in current folder

* Appears only when battery is running low.

B The Viewfinder

Like the monitor, the viewfinder can be used to frame photographs. Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the view in the monitor.

Flash-ready lamp (red) Autofocus lamp (green)

Use this area to frame pictures when the distance to your subject is less than 60 cm (2´)

Focus brackets

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When your subject is within 90 cm (2´11˝) of the camera, the final picture will differ slightly from the image seen in the viewfinder. Use the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder or frame pictures in the monitor. Pictures should also be framed in the monitor when using digital zoom, an image size of 3 : 2, or an optional lens converter.

The flash-ready (red) and autofocus (green) lamps next to the viewfinder offer visual confirmation of flash status and focus.

C The Diopter Adjustment Dial

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If the image in the viewfinder seems out of focus, rotate the viewfinder diopter adjustment dial until the image in the viewfinder is clearly in focus.

D The FUNC Button

By default, the FUNC button functions as an exposure compensation button in shooting mode ( 69) and in playback mode as a record button for recording audio commentary ( 78). Other functions can be assigned to the FUNC button using the FUNC option in the setup menu ( 123).

E The Multi Selector

The multi selector can be pressed up, down, left, or right to navigate the camera menus ( 88), select the focus area ( 110), and to scroll through and select pictures during playback. When menus are displayed, pressing the center of the multi selector puts your selections into effect.

First Steps

I S O

Getting Ready to Use Your Camera

Before using your camera for the first time, complete the steps on the following pages.

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.

To avoid losing the lens cap, attach it to the camera strap using the cord supplied with your camera. When removing or replacing the lens cap, press the latch as shown.

Introduction—First Steps

Step 2—Insert the Battery

Your Nikon digital camera takes a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-

Introduction—First Steps

ion battery (provided) or non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately).

.1 Charge the battery

The EN-EL1 is not fully charged at shipment. A battery charger is provided with the camera; we recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the charger.

.2 Open the battery-chamber cover

If the camera is on a tripod, you will need to remove the tripod before opening the cover. Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the open position ( ; 1) and flip the batterychamber cover open (2).

Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

Alternative Power Sources

In addition to the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Liion battery included with your camera, the COOLPIX4500 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a variety of retail outlets. To power your camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter (both available separately).

Connecting AC adapter

to COOLPIX4500 DC-in

connector

.3 Insert the battery

Insert a fully-charged EN-EL1 or new 2CR5 (DL245) battery as shown in the label on the underside of the battery-chamber cover. The power-on lamp will light briefly when the battery is inserted.

N-EL1

2CR5

EN-EL1 2CR5 (DL245)

.4 Close the battery-chamber cover

Close the battery chamber cover (1) and slide the latch to the closed position ( ; 2). To prevent the battery being dislodged during operation, be sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched.

Introduction—First Steps

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 or the camera powered by an AC adapter (available separately). After charging for about ten hours, this power source can provide roughly three days of back-up power. If the main battery has been removed for an extended period, or removed before charging is complete, a flashing icon may appear in the monitor, indicating that the clock needs to be reset.

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card

Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards or IBM

Introduction—First Steps

Microdrive® memory cards to store pictures. See “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 151

.1 Turn the camera off

Make sure that the power-on lamp is off before inserting or removing memory cards. Rotating the power switch in the direction shown turns the camera on and off.

.2 Insert the memory card

Open the card-slot cover (see (1) below) and make sure the eject button is pressed all the way down (2).

Memory cards are labeled with an arrow (▲) showing the direction of insertion. Holding the card with this label facing the card-slot cover, insert the card in the direction of the arrow (3), sliding it in until it is firmly in place.

) for a list of approved memory cards

Terminals

Direction of

insertion

EJECT

1 2

Insert card terminals first

with rear label facing you

Rear label

.3 Close the card slot cover

C E J

Closing the Card-Slot Cover

If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is

EJECT

1 2

turned on. Be sure the eject button is down (i.e., in position 1) before inserting memory cards.

Formatting Memory Cards

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” ( 128).

Removing Memory Cards

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 pop it up to position 2 (1), then press it again to partially eject the card (2). You can then remove the card by hand (3).

Introduction—First Steps

EJECT

1 2

Step 4—Choose a Language

Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German,

Introduction—First Steps

English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Rotate power switch in direction shown to turn camera on. Poweron lamp will light.

Press button. If message appears in monitor, proceed to Step 4.3. If photo is displayed in top left corner of monitor, press button again to enter playback mode.

Display playback menu

Highlight Language

Choose language from Deutsch (German), English, Français (French), (Japanese), or Español (Spanish)

Display set-up menu ( )

Display options

Make selection and return to setup menu. If you have yet to set the time and date, proceed to Step 5.1.

Step 5—Set the Time and Date

Information on the time and date of recording is included with all photographs and movies taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera’s internal clock to the correct time and date, display the set-up menu as described in steps 4.1–4.4 of “Choosing a Language” and then follow the steps below:

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Highlight Date

Edit Year

Highlight Y M D

5.3–5.4 to edit Month, Day, hour, and

Choose order in which year, month,

Display DATE menu

Highlight next item. Repeat steps

minute.

and day will be displayed

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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 flashing (“date not set”) icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor during shooting.

Save changes to settings and return to setup menu. To exit menus, press MENU button.

Tutorial

Basic Photography and Playback

This chapter takes you through the basic steps involved in taking pictures and playing them back.

Taking Pictures

Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX4500:

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18–26

Basic Playback

27–30

Ready the Camera

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Basic Playback

This section describes how to view pictures in the monitor.

Choose Auto Mode Adjust Settings (Optional) Frame the Picture Focus and Shoot

18–19STEP 1

20 20–23 24–25

26STEP 6 Put the Camera Away

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 settings

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are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results in most situations.

Step 1—Ready the Camera

.1 Remove the lens cap

Press the latch and remove the cap as shown.

.2 Turn the camera on

Rotate the power switch as shown. When the power-on lamp lights, the camera is ready to shoot.

.3 Check the indicators in the monitor

Before shooting, check the battery level (A) and the number of exposures remaining (B).

Auto Power Off

To save power, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period of time specified in the Auto Off menu ( 125). When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp will go out. The camera can be reactivated using the power switch.

Battery level is displayed as follows:

Display

NO ICON

Warning ! !

Battery

exhausted

Battery fully charged. Low battery. Charge EN-

EL1 as soon as possible or ready new 2CR5 (DL245) battery.

Battery exhausted. Charge EN-EL1 and reinsert, or use

new 2CR5 (DL245) battery.

Meaning

Camera status

Camera functions normally. As above, except that only

a limited number of shots can be taken in “continuous” mode (

96).

Shutter release disabled.

*Flash-ready and autofocus lamps next to viewfinder blink slowly when

battery is exhausted.

If the message “Out of memory” appears in the monitor, the memory card is full. Delete pictures ( 133), use a new memory card, or choose a lower quality or image size ( 101).

Step 2—Choose Auto Mode

The description in this section assumes that the camera is in (auto) mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera.

The camera is set to mode at shipment. If the icon is not displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor when you turn the camera on, choose

mode as follows:

Press MODE button and rotate command dial until icon is displayed

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Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)

The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more infor-

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mation, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.

DefaultSetting Description

Built-in Speedlight pops up and fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Camera focuses automatically at distances over 30 cm/1´ (50 cm/1´8˝ at the widest angle).

Pictures compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for snapshots.

One shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

101–102

101–103Image size Pictures are 2,272 ×1,704 pixels in size.

96–97

Focus mode

Image

quality

Continuous

Auto 64–67Flash mode

Autofocus 57–58

NORMAL

2,272

× 1,704

Single

Step 4—Frame the Picture

.1 Adjust the lens angle

From a position parallel to the camera body, the lens section can be rotated forward 210 ° or 90 ° back towards the monitor. To frame a quick arms-length self-portrait, rotate the lens to point in the same direction as the monitor (in this position, the monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final photograph).

When rotating the lens section, do not use force, and do not attempt to rotate the lens section past the limits specified above.

Foward

Range of rotation

Back

(toward monitor)

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Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Shoot, View, and Enjoy

Product Documentation

For Your Safety

Notices

Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview

Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

First Steps

Tutorial

Taking Pictures