Nikon COOLPIX 600, E600 Owner Manual

Things You Should Know

Thank you and congratulations

on your purchase of this state of the art Nikon Digital Camera. This product has been manufactured and tested to Nikon’s highest standards to give you the best in performance and reliability. Save this operating instruction manual as an operating and information guide.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Unpack your Digital Camera

Please confirm that the following items are packed in the Digital Camera box. They are provided to help you use or set up your Digital Camera.

1pc. Digital Camera (COOLPIX 600)

1pc. Dedicated Ni-Cd Battery Pack

1pc. Hand Strap (AH-E600)

1pc. Digital Camera Station (DS-60)

1pc. Soft Carrying Case (CS-E600)

1pc. AC Adaptor (EH-60)

1pc. Detachable Speedlight (SB-E600)

1pc. Video Cable (EG-60)

1 pc. Lithium Battery

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

1 pc. CD-ROM of Nikon View 600 Software for Windows 95 and Macintosh

1pc. PC Connection Cable for Windows (SC-E600)

1 pc. CD-ROM of Adobe® PhotoDeluxe™ 2.0

1pc. PC Connection Cable Adaptor for Macintosh (SC-E600M)

1 pc. 8 MB CompactFlash Card (EC-8CF)

Information

Note: 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/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded interface cable

with ferrite cores when connecting digital camera station to computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.

Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equpment regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du canada.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Digital Camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Digital Camera if it gets wet. Your Digital Camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Digital Camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Digital Camera from the power supply and have it serviced.

• DO NOT AIM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Digital Camera.

• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the unit.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT

IN USE.

• STORAGE OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Store and handle your Digital Camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Digital Camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Digital Camera body.

• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Digital Camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Before handling your Digital Camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

Table of Contents

Things You Should Know ..................................................................................................... 2

Information ........................................................................................................................... 3

Index of Controls .................................................................................................................. 5

Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case ..................................................................... 7

Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 8

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................ 11

Using the Speedlight .......................................................................................................... 12

Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness ................................................................................ 14

Adjusting the Iris Manually ................................................................................................. 15

On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................. 16

CompactFlash Card ........................................................................................................... 17

Capturing Images............................................................................................................... 18

Capturing Close-up Images (macro) .................................................................................. 21

Playing Back Captured Images.......................................................................................... 22

To Delete Specific Images ................................................................................................. 27

To Delete All Image Pages................................................................................................. 28

Viewing Images on Your TV Screen................................................................................... 29

Transferring Your Images (VCR)........................................................................................ 30

Inserting the PCMCIA Adapter ........................................................................................... 31

Transferring Your Images (Windows 95)............................................................................ 32

Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) ............................................................................... 35

Before Requesting Service ................................................................................................ 37

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 38

Index .................................................................................................................................. 39

Index of Controls

Front View

− Button

+ Button

See pages 11, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.

POWER Switch (PLAY•OFF•REC)

While pressing the center button, slide the POWER switch to REC or PLAY. See pages 11, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36.

SHTR (SHUTTER) Button

See pages 19, 20, 21, 24, 25.

Card Eject Switch

See page 17.

Rear View

Optical Viewfinder

See page 20.

LED Lamp

See pages 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36.

NORMAL/MACRO1/ MACRO2 Switch

See page 21.

Lens

IRIS Button

See page 15.

LCD Viewfinder

See pages 14, 19.

MODE Button

See page 11, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26.

DEL(ETE) Button

See pages 27, 28.

Speedlight Connecting Jack

See page 13.

OSD Button

See pages 11, 14, 16, 28.

LCD Button

See pages 19, 20.

CompactFlash Card Slot

See page 17.

Strap Attachment Ring

See page 7.

Underside View

Battery Compartment

See page 8.

Digital Camera Station Connecting Terminal

Index of Controls

AC Adaptor

DC Out Connector

See pages 9, 10.

Digital Camera Station (Front View)

AC Power Plug

See pages 9, 10.

Digital Camera Connecting Terminal

CHARGE Switch

See page 9.

RELEASE Switch

See page 9.

POWER Lamp

See pages 9, 10.

Digital Camera Station (Rear View)

Serial Connector

See pages 34, 36.

Video Out Connector

See pages 29, 30.

CHARGE Lamp

See page 9.

DC In Connector

See pages 9, 10.

Index of Controls

Detachable Speedlight

Battery Compartment Lid

See page 12.

Clamp Ring

See page 13.

Flash LED Lamp

See page 13.

Mode Select Switch

See page 13.

Connecting Plug

See page 13.

Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case

Thread the Hand Strap through the Strap Attachment ring as shown.

Keep the Digital Camera in the Soft Carrying Case as shown when not in use.

You may thread the hand strap through the hole in the Soft Carrying Case.

Power Supply

Loading the Ni-Cd Battery Pack

Underside

WARNING! Do not dispose of in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit;

otherwise battery may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.

Slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open.

Install the Battery Pack with the arrow mark at the bottom and facing the rear of the Digital Camera.

Swing the Battery Compartment lid down and slide it shut.

• Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation (see page 9).

Battery Pack Notes

Caution:

• Charge only with specified charger.

• The Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40° C).

• The Battery Pack may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal.

• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery Pack.

Safety precautions:

• Do not get the Battery Pack or AA alkaline batteries near, or dispose of in fire.

• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.

• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the Battery Pack.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS:

RBRC

ATTENTION:

RBRC

The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream.

Ni-Cd

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

To avoid damage to the Battery Pack:

• Do not drop or jar the Battery Pack.

• Use the Battery Pack with specified units only.

To insure longer Battery Pack life:

• While not in use, remove the Battery Pack from the Digital Camera and store in a dark, cool, dry place.

• Keep the Battery Pack terminals clean.

CAUTION

Discharge the remaining voltage of the Battery Pack completely before charging. This is vital to maintain battery life and the operation time due to characteristics of the battery. Do not remove the Digital Camera while charging is in progress.

Power Supply

Charging the Battery Pack

Install the Battery Pack (see page 8.) Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation.

DC IN Connector

Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera Station until it locks with a click.

Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet.

The POWER Lamp lights up.

Insert the Digital Camera into the Digital Camera Station until it locks.

Slide the CHARGE switch.

The CHARGE Lamp lights orange, and then changes to green when charging is done (just under 2.5 hours).

• A red CHARGE Lamp indicates a charge malfunction. Remove the Digital Camera and repeat steps 3 and 4. If the CHARGE Lamp is still red, send the unit in for service.

Slide the RELEASE switch to release

the Digital Camera from the Digital Camera Station.

• With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will

have a maximum of about 50 minutes*1 of continuous playback(77°F/25°C).

When playback 1 image every 60 seconds.

POWER Lamp

CHARGE Lamp

• The useful operation time of the Battery will gradually decrease after repeated use and recharging. The Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time is very short, even after a sufficient charge.

• Instead of the supplied Battery Pack, you can also use AA type Lithium batteries* Ni-Cd (high density type) or nickel-hydride batteries available on the market.

In places where the temperature is 50°F(10°C) and below, the battery's characteristic use time is shortened. A exclusive nickel-cadmium battery pack is recommended in lower temperatures.

• For emergency use you can install 2 alkaline batteries. But, due to power consumption and shorter operation life of alkaline batteries compared to the supplied rechargeable battery pack, it is strongly recommended that only the Optical Viewfinder (turn off the LCD Viewfinder) be used to capture images when using alkaline batteries.

• If you are not going to use the Digital Camera for an extended period of time, remove the Battery Pack from the Digital Camera.

Power Supply

AC Adaptor

POWER Lamp

Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera Station until it locks with a click.

Insert the Digital Camera into the Digital Camera Station until it locks.

DC IN Connector

Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet.

• The POWER Lamp lights up.

Note:

• While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet.

Setting the Clock

LED Lamp

Set the POWER switch to REC or PLAY.

• The LED Lamp lights up.

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Press OSD and MODE at the same time to display the clock set screen.

CLOCK SET 10:00 AM MAR 8 1998

+ / -

SEL

OSD

SET

Press (+) or (−) to select the correct

hour, then press OSD to set.

Repeat step 3 to select and set the

correct minute, month, date, and year.

• Double check all items before setting

the year.

Note:

• To make corrections, repeat steps 2-4.

• The clock will continue to operate about 8 hours after the battery has been removed. If you need to reset the clock, repeat steps 2-4.

Using the Speedlight

Install the battery

Open the Battery Compartment lid by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown above.

Install the battery as indicated inside the Battery Compartment.

• Do not reverse the battery polarities

(−) and (+). Incorrect use may shorten battery life, causing the battery to become hot, leak or explode.

• Make sure the battery is firmly in place

to avoid a loose connection.

Remove the battery

• Pull up the string in the battery

compartment and remove the battery.

CAUTION

Replace with CR2 Lithium batteries only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution-battery may explode if mistreated.

Fire and burn hazard. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Keep battery out of reach of children. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly inserted. Dispose of used battery promptly.

When disposing of the used Lithium Battery be sure to insulate the battery polarities (+) and (−) by covering with cellophane tape.

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