Nikon COOLPIX 5700 - Digital Camera - 5.0 Megapixel User Manual

The Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Using Your Camera — A Flowchart Guide

STEP 5—Enjoy your pictures

STEP 4—Install camera software

Get to know Nikon View 5

Nikon View 5 Reference
Manual (provided on CD)

Install software Quick Start Guide (provided)

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STEP 2—Take pictures

Custom shots and movies Taking Pictures: The Details 47

Snapshots (auto mode) Basic Picture Taking 22

STEP 1—Ready the camera

View pictures on a television
screen

View pictures on a
TV / VCR

46

Transfer pictures Connecting to a Computer 38

Getting ready First Steps 13
Camera setup Using the SET-UP Menu 120

…and delete unwanted pictures…

…during playback Playing Back Your Pictures 83

…immediately

Keep or Delete: Picture Review

67

…while shooting Reviewing Your Pictures 31

Delete multiple pictures Using the PLAY BACK Menu 145

STEP 3—Play them back…

…after shooting… Playing Back Your Pictures 83

…while shooting… Reviewing Your Pictures 31

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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 photo­graphs, and transferring them to
your computer.

Guide to Digital Photography

The Guide to Digital Photography
(this manual) provides complete
operating instructions for your
camera.

Nikon View 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.

Product Documentation

Overview and Symbols

Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700

First Steps

Basic Picture Taking

Reviewing Your Pictures

Connecting to a Computer

Viewing Pictures on a TV / VCR

Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets)

Choosing a User Set

Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3)

Playing Back Your Pictures

List of Menu Options

Using the Menus

Using the SHOOTING Menu

Using the SET-UP Menu

Using the PLAY BACK Menu

Technical Notes

Index

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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:

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.

Do not leave the viewfinder ex­posed to direct sunlight

If left in direct sunlight, the lens of the
viewfinder could concentrate sunlight
on the viewfinder’s LCD and cause
damage.

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).

For Your Safety

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before
using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

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• 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
be 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.

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 dial 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 or viewfinder
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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• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, trans­mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan­guage in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and
software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this
product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your
area (address provided separately).

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer­ence Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règle­ment sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notices

A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel
and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is
caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and
replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC
adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn
the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your
retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as
described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card
at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory card
will not be affected.

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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer­ence Statement

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro­tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip­ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in­stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter­ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made
to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using
other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone]

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro­duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device 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.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Getting Started .............................................................................................. 1

Overview and Symbols ................................................................................ 2

Overview ...................................................................................................... 2

Symbols ........................................................................................................ 3

Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700 ........................................................... 4

Parts of the COOLPIX5700 ............................................................................. 4

Camera Displays ........................................................................................... 6

Camera Parts—The Details ........................................................................... 9

First Steps ..................................................................................................... 13

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap .................................................................. 13

Step 2—Insert the Battery ............................................................................. 14

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card .................................................................. 16

Step 4—Choose a Language ........................................................................ 18

Step 5—Set the Time and Date ..................................................................... 19

Taking and Reviewing Pictures ..................................................................... 21

Basic Picture Taking ...................................................................................... 22

Step 1—Ready the Camera ........................................................................... 22

Step 2—Select User Set A ............................................................................. 25

Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ................................................... 25

Step 4—Frame the Shot ............................................................................... 26

Step 5—Focus and Shoot ............................................................................. 28

Step 6—Put the Camera Away ..................................................................... 30

Reviewing Your Pictures ............................................................................... 31

Quick Review ................................................................................................. 32

Full-Screen Review ........................................................................................ 33

Thumbnail Review ........................................................................................ 35

Doing More with Your Digital Camera ......................................................... 37

Connecting to a Computer.......................................................................... 38

Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 ..................................................... 38

Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ............................... 40

Viewing Pictures on a TV / VCR .................................................................... 46

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Taking Pictures: The Details .......................................................................... 47

Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) ................................................. 48

Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................. 48

Focus Mode: The Button ....................................................................... 53

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

Optical and Digital Zoom: The Button ................................................. 60

Flash Mode: The Button ........................................................................ 62

Exposure Compensation: The Button ..................................................... 66

Keep or Delete: Picture Review ..................................................................... 67

Choosing a User Set ...................................................................................... 68

Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1,2,3) .............................................. 70

Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture: Exposure Mode ............................. 70

Making Movies: Movie Mode ....................................................................... 77

Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) .................................... 78

Focusing by Hand: Manual Focus .................................................................. 80

Playing Back Your Pictures ............................................................................. 83

Full-Screen Playback ...................................................................................... 84

Thumbnail Playback ...................................................................................... 86

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................ 87

Viewing Image Information .......................................................................... 88

Movie Playback ............................................................................................. 90

Menu Guide ................................................................................................... 91

List of Menu Options ................................................................................... 92

Using the Menus .......................................................................................... 97

Using the SHOOTING Menu ........................................................................ 100

Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................. 101

Measuring Light: Metering ........................................................................... 103

Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence: Continuous ..................

104

Getting Sharper Pictures: Best Shot Selector.................................................. 106

Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment ................................... 107

Controlling Color: Saturation Control ........................................................... 108

Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: Lens ................................................ 109

Controlling Exposure: Exposure Options......................................................... 110

Controlling Focus: Focus Options .................................................................. 112

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................ 114

Varying Settings Automatically: Auto Bracketing ............................................ 115

Avoiding “Grainy” Pictures: Noise Reduction ................................................ 117

Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ............................................................. 118

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Using the SET-UP Menu ............................................................................... 120

Organizing Your Pictures: Folders .................................................................. 121

Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options ................................................ 126

Customizing Camera Controls: Controls ....................................................... 129

Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options .................................................................. 131

Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................. 133

File Numbering: Seq. Numbers ...................................................................... 134

Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................. 135

Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options ..................................................... 136

Audio Confirmation: Shutter Sound .............................................................. 140

Setting the Time and Date: Date .................................................................... 141

Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt ................................................ 141

Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode....................................................... 142

Choosing a Language: Language .................................................................. 142

Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ...................................................................... 143

Using the PLAY BACK Menu ....................................................................... 145

Deleting Images: Delete ................................................................................ 145

Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders ......................................................... 148

Automated Playback: Slide Show .................................................................. 149

Safeguarding Valuable Images: Protect ......................................................... 151

Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image ................................................. 152

Ordering Prints: Print Set............................................................................... 153

Selecting Images for Transfer: Auto Transfer.................................................. 155

Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................. 157

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 158

Caring for the Camera and Battery ............................................................... 160

Web Resources ............................................................................................. 163

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 164

Specifications ............................................................................................... 171

Index ............................................................................................................... 175

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1

Overview and
Symbols

2–3

Getting to Know
the COOLPIX5700

4–12

Getting

Started

First Steps

13–20

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

Overview and Symbols

Describes organization of, and the symbols used to
navigate through, this manual.

Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700

Introduces the various parts of the camera and
where to find additional information.

First Steps

Takes you through the basic steps required to get
your camera ready.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

13
14–15
16–17
18–19
19–20

Attach the Camera Strap
Insert the Battery
Insert the Memory Card
Choose a Language
Set the Time and Date

Getting Started—Overview and Symbols

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Overview and Symbols

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

YOUR

NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local au­thorized Nikon dealer.

Overview

Thank you for purchasing a COOLPIX5700 digital camera. This manual explains
the features of your camera and how to use it. The manual’s chapters are listed
below along with a brief description of what each chapter contains.
Getting Started: This chapter. Introduces the parts of your camera and the
first steps necessary to ready your camera for taking pictures.
Taking and Reviewing Pictures: Explains the basics of taking and reviewing
pictures.
Doing More with Your Digital Camera: Explains how to connect your cam­era to a computer and how to view your pictures on a TV or VCR.
Taking Pictures—The Details: Explains how to use the camera’s controls and
User Sets.
Playing Back Your Pictures: Explains how to play back your pictures and de­tails on the image information displayed in the monitor or viewfinder in full­screen playback mode.
Menu Guide: Describes how to operate the camera’s menus, and gives a full
explanation of all the menus in your camera.
Technical Notes: Describes how to care for your camera, optional accesso­ries, additional resources and troubleshooting information, and lists your
camera’s specifications.

Getting Started—Overview and Symbols

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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/

Cautions: information you
should read before use to pre­vent damage to your camera.

Notes: information that you
should read before using your
camera.

See: additional information in
this manual.

Tips: helpful information for us­ing your camera.

Symbols

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols are
used:

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Parts of the COOLPIX5700

The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the
function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.

Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700

11 Power switch ........................ 22

12 Shutter-release button ......... 28

13 Eyelet for camera strap (x2) ... 13

14 Audio/video (A/V) out connector

(under cover) ........................ 46

15 DC-IN connector (under cover)

............................................ 15

16 USB connector (under cover). 41

17 Speaker ................................ 90

18

/ SIZE (Image Quality /Image

Size) button .................... 49, 51

1 Command dial

2 LCD illuminator button ........... 8

3 (Exposure compensation)

button .................................. 66

4

(Exposure mode) button ..

70

5 Accessory shoe ........... 138, 158

6 Built-in Speedlight .......... 27, 62

7 Photocell ...................... 26, 138

8 Lens .............................. 13, 162

9 Microphone .......................... 77

10 Self-timer/red-eye reduction/shot

confirmation lamp .. 58, 63, 137

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A Mode selector ......................... 9

B / SEL button ....................... 9

C Electronic viewfinder ............. 10

D Monitor ................................ 10

E

(Function) button ........... 11

F Battery-chamber cover / Cou-

pling contacts cover .............. 12

G Diopter adjustment dial ........ 12

19

/ MF (Focus mode / Manual

Focus) button ................. 53, 80

20 (AE / AF Lock) button

.................................... 56, 131

21

/ ISO (Flash mode / Sensitiv-

ity) button ...................... 62, 78

22 Control panel.......................... 8

23 Zoom (

/ ) buttons

.................... 27, 35, 60, 86, 87

24 Memory card-slot cover ........ 16

25 Multi selector .................. 18, 99

26

(Delete) button ... 33, 67, 84

27 (Display) button .......... 6, 24

28 (Quick Review) button .... 31

29 (Menu) button ................ 97

30 Tripod socket
31 Battery-chamber cover latch . 14

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Camera Displays

Monitor or Viewfinder (Shooting Mode)

In (shooting mode), the icons in the monitor or viewfinder indicate the sta­tus of the following camera settings:

1 Digital zoom ......................... 60

2 Zoom indicator ............. 60, 105

3 Current folder..................... 125

4 Self-timer indicator ............... 58

5 Shutter speed ....................... 73

6 Exposure mode ..................... 70

7 Metering mode................... 103

8 Flash-ready indicator ............. 28

9 Flash mode ........................... 62

10 Battery level indicator ........... 23

11 ”Date not set“ icon .............. 20

12 Focus indicator ..................... 28

13 Focus mode .......................... 53

14 Image size ............................ 51

15 Image quality ........................ 49

16 Aperture ............................... 74

17 Exposure compensation ........ 66

18 Number of exposures remaining/

length of movie .............. 23, 77

1

2

3

Photo

information

displayed

Photo

information

hidden

The (Display) Button

To turn the display of camera settings or photo information in the monitor on
and off, press .

User Set A

8
9

10
11

12
13
14
15

16 17 18

1
2

3

4
5

6
7

1 Appears when battery is running low.
2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set.
3 Appears when shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

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4

24 White balance lock ............. 110

25 Exposure lock........................ 56

26 White balance bracketing indica-

tor ...................................... 116

27

Continuous shooting mode ..

104

28 Manual focus indicator ......... 80

29 Image sharpening ............... 114

30 White balance .................... 101

31 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .. 78
32 Black-and-white mode indicator

.......................................... 108

33 Image adjustment ............... 107

34 Focus areas / metering areas

.......................................... 112

35 Spot metering target .......... 103

36 Bracketing indicator ............ 116

37 Exposure display ................... 75

4 Appears at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) setting oth-

er than AUTO. ISO displayed when sensitivity is
raised above ISO 100 in AUTO.

19 Progress bar (Ultra HS) ........ 105

20 User Setting No. (User Set) .... 68

21 Converter lens setting ......... 109

22 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ...... 106

23 Noise reduction................... 117

* Appears only when battery is running low.

Monitor or Viewfinder (Playback Mode)

In (playback mode), the icons in the monitor or viewfinder indicate the sta­tus of the following camera settings:

1 Date of recording.................. 19

2 Time of recording ................. 19

3 Image size ............................ 51

*

4 Image quality ........................ 49

5 Folder ........................... 88, 121

6 File number and type .......... 134

7 Battery level indicator ........... 23

8 Transfer icon ....................... 155

9 Print-order icon ................... 153

10 Protect icon ........................ 151

11 Current frame number/total

number of frames visible in
current folder

User Sets 1, 2, and 3

27

28
29

30
31
32

33
34
35

36

21

20

22
23

24
25

26

37

19

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LCD Illuminator Button

The control panel can be illuminated for up to 8 seconds by pressing the LCD
illuminator button ( 4).

Control Panel

The indicators in the control panel show the status of the following camera
settings. To aid explanation, the control panel graphic below shows all icons,
unlike normal use.

1 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)

indicator ............................... 78

2 White balance indicator (appears

when button is used to set
white balance; shutter-speed/ap­erture display shows white bal-

ance mode selected) ........... 130

3 Battery level indicator ........... 23

4 Image quality ........................ 49

5 Exposure mode ..................... 70

6

Shutter-speed .........................

73

Aperture ................................

74

Image size ............................ 51

Exposure compensation value ...

66

Sensitivity ...............................

78

White balance setting ...........

130

Image transfer status ..............

42

7 Manual focus........................ 80

8

Continuous shooting mode ..

104

9 Exposure compensation

indicator ............................... 66

10 Flash mode ........................... 62

11 Exposure count display.......... 23

Exposure indicator ................ 66

12 Metering mode ................... 103

13 Self-timer/Focus mode .......... 53

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Using the Monitor

Do not apply excessive force to the monitor when folded out from the camera
body as this could damage the hinge that connects the monitor to the camera.

Closing the Monitor

Closing the monitor while in use will automatically turn off the monitor, and
turn on the viewfinder. Opening the monitor while the viewfinder is in use will
do the opposite. Note, if you press the / SEL button and switch to the
viewfinder before closing the monitor, the monitor will not turn on automati­cally when you open it again. Press the / SEL button after opening the moni­tor to turn it on.

B / SEL Button

Pictures can be framed in the monitor or viewfinder.
The monitor and viewfinder display the same con­tents.

Pressing the / SEL button will toggle between the
monitor and viewfinder (which cannot be used si­multaneously) when the monitor is open. Note that
the / SEL button is disabled in (playback)
mode.

Camera Parts — The Details

A The Mode Selector

The mode selector selects the operating mode.
Choose (shooting mode) to take still pictures and
movies ( 22), (playback mode) to play them back
( 84).

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C The Electronic Viewfinder

The viewfinder is a smaller version of the monitor
and can be used when bright ambient lighting
conditions make the display in the monitor diffi­cult to see.

D The Monitor

The monitor shows the view through the camera
lens together with icons indicating the status of
various camera settings during shooting ( 6). The
monitor is also used to review the pictures that you
have taken ( 31, 84).

When folded out as shown, the monitor can be
rotated forward 180°, and backward 90°.

When the monitor is not in use, you can fold it onto
the camera body as shown to protect it from dust
or fingerprints.

When the monitor is pointing in the same direc­tion as the lens, it can be folded back onto the cam­era body for shooting or playback.

You can take self-portraits by rotating the moni­tor to point in the same direction as the lens; the
monitor will show a mirror image of the final pic­ture.

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E The (Function) Button

By default, the button can be used to choose a User Set without access­ing the camera menus. Press the button while rotating the command dial,
the selected User Set will appear in the top left of the monitor or viewfinder
(User Sets 1, 2, and 3 only). It will also appear in the control panel shutter-speed/
aperture display while the button is pressed.

By default, the camera is set to the automatic “point-and-shoot” mode, User
Set A. Menu settings for User Sets 1, 2, and 3 are stored separately. You can
create combinations of settings for User Sets 1, 2 and 3, and switch instantly
from one combination of settings to the other simply by selecting the desired
User Set ( 68).

In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can choose the function assigned to the but­ton, making it possible to select the User Set or adjust white balance and
metering without accessing the camera menus, or to adjust flash and focus
mode without using the buttons on the camera ( 129).

Setting assigned to button

User Set (default setting) 68

(Speedlight Mode)

White Balance

Metering

62
101
103

(Focus Mode) 53

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F The Battery-Chamber and Coupling Contacts Covers

The COOLPIX5700 can be equipped with the MB-E5700 battery pack (avail­able separately) which takes six LR6 (AA) batteries. To attach the MB-E5700,
you must remove the coupling contacts and battery-chamber covers.

Open the battery-chamber cover. Remove
the coupling contacts cover by pushing it
down at A-햲 and sliding it out. Hold the
battery-chamber cover at about 45°, gen­tly pull the cover in the direction of A-

햴

until the peg at A-햳 pulls free and remove
the cover. Do not attempt to remove the
battery-chamber cover before the coupling
contacts cover or you may damage the
camera.

To replace the battery-chamber cover, insert
the cover’s right peg into the hole at B-햲,
then slide the left peg (closest to the cou­pling contacts) into its slot. Slide the cou­pling contacts cover back into place (B-햳).
For more information, refer to the instruc­tion manual included with the MB-E5700.

G The Diopter Adjustment Dial

If the view in the viewfinder appears blurred,
viewfinder focus can be adjusted using the di­opter adjustment dial. Look through the
viewfinder, and rotate the adjustment dial until
the view is in focus.

When operating the diopter adjustment dial with
your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken
to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fin­gernails in your eye.

B

A

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First Steps

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap

Attach the strap to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.

To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera
strap as shown.

Complete the steps in this section before using your camera for the first time.

Removing and Replacing the Lens Cap

Remove or replace the lens cap by pressing the tabs
on either side of the cap. Remove the lens cap be­fore trying to take pictures.

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14

Step 2—Insert the Battery

Your camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion
battery (provided) or a non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (avail­able separately).

2

.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 are in the instruction
manual included with the charger.

2

.2 Turn the camera off

2

.4 Insert the battery

Insert a fully-charged
EN-EL1 or new 2CR5
(DL245) battery as
shown on the label on
the underside of the
battery-chamber cover.

2

.3 Open the battery-chamber cover

Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the

position (1) and flip the cover open (2).

2

.5 Close the battery-chamber cover

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

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15

Battery — Cautions

• When using the EN-EL1 rechargeable battery, read and follow all warning
and instructions supplied with the battery. When inserting the battery, be sure
to refer to “Caring for the Camera and Battery” ( 160).

• Note that on some occasions when an exhausted battery is reinserted into
the camera, the “battery exhausted” icon may fail to appear in the control
panel and monitor or viewfinder.

• The battery may be hot after use. Turn the camera off and wait for the bat­tery to cool down before removing the battery.

• When using a tripod, the camera must be removed from the tripod before
the battery can be exchanged.

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 ( 20).

Removing the Battery

The battery can be removed without affecting pictures stored on the memory
card.

Alternative Power Sources

Besides the Nikon EN-EL1, the COOLPIX5700 can use
non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries,
available at a variety of retail outlets. To power your
camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH­53 AC adapter or EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger
(both available separately). The MB-E5700 battery
pack (available separately), which takes six ordinary
LR6 (AA) batteries, can also be used to power the cam­era for extended periods.

Connect AC adapter to

COOLPIX5700 DC-IN

connector

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3

.2 Insert the memory card

Open the card-slot cover (1) 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. With this label facing the back of the camera (the side with
the monitor), insert the card in the direction of the arrow (3), sliding it in
until it is firmly in place.

Close the card slot cover (4).

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card

Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards (Type I or II)
or IBM Microdrive® memory cards to store pictures

( 159)

. Memory cards are

inserted as follows:

3

.1 Turn the camera off

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Inserting Memory Cards

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

• Insert memory cards terminals (two rows
of small holes) first.

• Be sure the memory card is oriented cor­rectly before trying to insert the card, oth­erwise you may damage the camera or
card.

Insert card terminals first with

front label facing camera back

Direction of

insertion

Front

label

Terminals

Formatting Memory Cards

While the memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment,
other memory cards must be formatted before first use. For more informa­tion on formatting cards, see “Formatting Memory Cards” ( 135).

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of
data when the camera is off. To remove a
memory card, turn the camera off and open the
card-slot cover. Press the eject button to pop it
up

to position (1)

, and press it again to par­tially eject the card (2). Then remove the card by
hand.

Hot Memory Cards

Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when re­moving memory cards from the camera.

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Step 4—Choose a Language

Menus and messages can be displayed in German, English, French, Japanese,
and Spanish.

Set mode selector to and turn cam­era on

4

.1

4

.2

4

.3

4

.4

4

.5

4

.6

Highlight SET-UP menu page tab (S)

Position cursor in SET-UP menu

Highlight page tab

Press button to display PLAY BACK
menu

Open the monitor. If no images exist on
memory card, “CARD CONTAINS NO
IMAGES” message will appear in moni­tor; ignore it and proceed to next step