Nikon Nuvis A20 User Manual

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Nikon Nuvis A20

Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones

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Fig.

A

Fig.

B

Fig.C

Contents

English 1-15
Espanol 17-32
Figs 33-40
Nikon Service Warranty 42-46

English

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Nuvis A20/Nuvis A20 QD camera, a compact, fun­to-use camera. However, in order to obtain the best results, be sure to read this
instruction manual thoroughly before you begin. The Nikon Nuvis A20/Nuvis A20 QD
camera employs the Advanced Photo System (1X240 System) featuring:

• Extremely simple "drop-in" film loading

• 3 different print types on the same roll of film

• Prevention of accidental double exposures

Camera parts

Fig.

A

©Self-timer button
© Shutter release button
® Mid-roll rewind button
© Self-timer indicator/

red-eye reduction lamp
© Strap eyelet
© Power switch/lens cover
©CHP selector

©Viewfinder window
© Flash
®

Auto

exposure metering window
© Autofocus windows
©Anytime flash/red-eye reduction

button

©Lens

Fig.

B

® Viewfinder eyepiece
©

LCD

panel
© Cartridge chamber cover
©Cartridge chamber lock release
©Tripod socket
© Battery chamber cover
@ Frame counter

© Flash ready-light indicator
@ Cartridge indicator

Precautions

•

Please make sure you are fully conversant with the operations and features

your new camera
occasions (holidays, wedding, etc.)

•

Do not leave your camera

place.

Battery power weakens

•

When not in use, be sure

and keep the camera in a safe place.

•

In the event

camera yourself. First, replace the batteries.
camera to your nearest authorized Nikon service center.

by

reading these instructions before using

of

camera failure,

it for

special

in

an excessively hot place; store

in

extremely low temperatures.

to

close the camera's lens cover to turn the power OFF

do

not attempt

to

disassemble

If

that dqes not work, take the

it in a

or

cool,

dry

repair the

of

Attaching

Thread the wrist strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the
loop and pull

the

it

tight.

strap

(See Fig. C.)

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Installing batteries (See Fig. D on page 33.)

1 To open, pull up the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow.
2 Install two AA-size alkaline batteries, with the + and - poles oriented as shown

inside the battery chamber.

3 Push the battery chamber cover back into place until it clicks shut.

Notes

• Do not use NiCd batteries.

• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use for a long time.

• Do not break open or try to recharge batteries.

• Do not throw batteries into the fire.

•

Keep

batteries out of the reach of children.

•

Be

sure to replace the batteries with a fresh set if you notice any

recharging flash.

Film speed setting

Correct film speed is automatically set when ISO 100 or ISO 200 film is loaded.
With any film faster than ISO 200, film speed is automatically set to ISO 200
regardless of the actutal ISO rating.

delays

in

Loading the film (See Figs. E-H on pages 34-35.)

Use only a fresh 1X240 film cartridge. Conventional 35mm film cannot be used.

There is no film leader! Film is automatically thrust and loaded inside the camera.

Fig.E

1X240

film cartridge
Visual Exposure Indication (VEI)
© D: Processed film inside the cartridge
(DO:

Unexposed film
© D : Partially exposed film
® Irreversible Processed Indicator (IPI)
©S3:

Fully exposed but unprocessed film

1 Open the lens cover to turn the camera ON and make sure no Q- appears in the

LCD panel. Slide the cartridge chamber lock release to open the cover. (Figs. F, H)

Note:

Do not try to open the cartridge chamber cover while film is loaded.

©Lightlock Door
©Lightlock Door Drive
©Cartridge Spool
©Data Disk

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2 Insert a fresh film cartridge in the cartridge chamber as shown. Q_ appears in

the LCD panel when the cartridge is inserted in the chamber. Close the cartridge
chamber cover until it clicks shut. (Fig. G)

Note:

Check

that the

VEI

shows O before loading. A film cartridge displaying D,

• or

Z$

cannot be inserted.

3 Press the shutter release button and the film automatically advances until the

number

"1"

appears in the frame counter.

Notes about 1X240 film cartridge

•

Do

not disassemble or subject to shock or vibration.

•

Be

careful not to soil or damage the cartridge contacts, as correct data

communication may be impaired.

• Do not press on the Lightlock Door Drive with a pointed object (e.g. a pen), as
this may open the door and expose the

• Do not break the Irreversible Processed Indicator (IPI) on the cartridge, as film

processing and printing may become impossible. Consult your photo lab if IPI
is broken.

film.

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•

Do

not

attempt

to

screwdriver). This can expose the

rotate the Cartridge Spool with a pointed object (e.g.

film,

alter the VEI,

and/or processing.

•

Do

not

store the film cartridge:
—In direct sunlight, near heating appliances
—Around dirt
—In

hot or

or

dust

humid moldy environments

—Near strong magnetic devices

Processing

and

printing

We recommend bringing your film cartridge
photo

lab

displaying the "Authorized Photo

sign

for

processing and printing.

to a

Lab

or

in

Mark"

or

prevent proper

a hot

place

a

use

(jirkifiecL

f~Jnoiiofiri£iSni*ia

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Authorized Photo

Lab

Mark

Authorized Photo Labs offer the following services

•3 different print types (C, H or P-type).

• Index Prints (small images of each frame exposed on the roll of film)

• Negative Return in Cartridge (NRIC)
Your negatives are returned inside the cartridge for easy storage.

For further details, ask your authorized photo lab.

Selecting a print type (See Figs. l-J on page 35.)

Print type (C, H or

C-type: Vertical vs. horizontal = 2:3 (aspect ratio)

H-type: Vertical vs. horizontal = 9:16 (aspect ratio)
P-type: Vertical vs. horizontal = 1:3 (aspect ratio)

P-type)

can be changed at any time while film is loaded.

Viewfinder indications (See Fig. K on page 36.)

©

C/H/P-type

© Autofocus frame mark. Center this mark on the subject.

Taking pictures (See Fig. L on page 37.)
1 Open the lens cover to turn the camera

2 Hold the camera steady with both hands.

autofocus windows or lens with your fingers.

3 To ensure sharp pictures, make sure your subject is at least 0.9m (3.0 ft) away

from the camera.*

4 Look through the viewfinder

main subject.

5 Lightly press the shutter release button to focus the subject.

image size fra*me marks

and

position the autofocus frame marks on the

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OM.

Indicators appear in the LCD panel.

Be

careful not to block the flash,

6 Fully depress the shutter release button

autofocus frame mark on the main subject.

•

Pictures can be taken only when the lens cover

*Note:

If

the camera-to-subject distance

out-of-focus picture may result.

to

take the picture keeping

is

open all the way.

is

closer than 0.9m (3.0 ft),

Self-timer operation (See Fig. M on page 38.)

1 Turn the camera ON and press the self-timer button.
2 The self-timer indicator blinks

the shutter
To cancel self-timer operation, close the lens cover
button again.

is

released.

for 8

sec, then lights up

for 2

sec. before

or

press the self-timer

Flash photography

Auto flash mode (default)
The camera determines when flash
automatically. Recommended flash shooting range is as follows:

is

needed and fires the flash

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the

an

Flash shooting distance range

Film speed
ISO 100
ISO

200

ISO

400

Flash shooting range

Approx. 0.9 to 2.8m (3.0 to 9.2 ft.)
Approx. 0.9 to 3.9m (3.0 to 12.8 ft.)
Approx. 0.9 to 5.5m (3.0 to 18.0 ft.)

To take a picture with flash
1 Lightly press the shutter release button to focus the subject.

Note:

As soon as the flash is fully

charged,

H lights up in the

blinks while the flash is charging.

The LCD
approx. 120 seconds; it lights up again
release

panel automatically goes out when the camera is not in use for

when

you press the shutter

button lightly.

2 Fully depress the shutter release button to release the shutter.

Recharging takes approx. 7 seconds.

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LCD

panel.

It

"Anytime flash" mode (See Fig. N on page 38.)

Whenever

flash/red-eye reduction" button while shooting.

Red-eye reduction
In flash photography, the subject's eyes sometimes appear bright red in color
pictures due to a phenomenon known as "red-eye." To counteract this effect, your
camera is equipped with a red-eye reduction lamp. Under low light situations, when
releasing the shutter with the "anytime flash/red-eye reduction" button depressed,
the red-eye reduction lamp automatically lights up, causing the size of the subject's
pupil to grow smaller, minimizing the red-eye effect.

How to use focus lock (See Fig. O on page 38.)

1 Center the autofocus frame mark on the subject.
2 Lightly press the shutter release button to lock focus
3 Keeping the shutter release button lightly

you

want to use fill-flash for backlit situations, press the "anytime

Then fully depress the shutter release button.

Note:

To cancel focus

release

button.

lock,

simply remove your finger from the shutter

pressed,

on

the subject.

recompose the scene.

Special focusing situations (See Fig. P on page 39.)

The following subjects may be too difficult to focus:
a. Subjects too small to fully cover the autofocus frame mark
b. Subjects behind glass
c. Dark subjects with no reflection
d.

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

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

In the above

cases,

use focus

lock.

Rewinding the film (See Figs. Q-R on page 40.)

1 At the end of the

The frame counter counts backwards until the film is rewound completely.

2 Open the cartridge chamber cover and remove the film after checking that the

number "0" is blinking in the LCD panel.

•You can rewind the film midway through the
button.

(Fig. R)

roll,

the film starts rewinding automatically.

roll.

Press the mid-roll rewind

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Specifications

Type of camera

Usable film
Information exchange

system

Print aspect ratio
Lens

Shutter

Focusing

Shooting distance
Viewfinder
Viewfinder information
Exposure control
Film speed setting

1X240 (Advanced Photo System) type autofocus lens-shutter camera
1X240 System (Advanced Photo System) film cartridge (16.7 x 30.2mm)
Optical Information Exchange (Opt. IX) system

C, H and

P-type
25mm f/5.6 (31mm converted to 35mm type); 3 elements in 3 groups
Programmed electronic shutter; also serves as diaphragm blades;
Shutter
Infrared-active autofocus system with focus lock; Activated by lightly
pressing shutter release button

0.9m (3.0 ft.) to infinity
Reverse Galilean Albada-bright frame type; Approx. 0.4x magnification
C/H/P-type image size frame marks; Autofocus frame
Electronically controlled program AE
ISO 100 and ISO 200 film automatically set; With films faster than ISO 200,
film automatically set to ISO 200.

available

speed:

1/125 or 1/200 sec. (daylight), 1/50 sec. (flash)

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