Nikon VIEW 4 Reference Manual

Nikon View 4 Reference Manual

For Version 4.1.1

Overview (pp. 2–3)

Getting Started (pp. 4–12)

Tutorial (pp. 13–32)

Preferences (pp. 33–42)

Appendices (pp. 43–51)

Overview

About This Manual

Reading This Manual

This manual describes how to work with the images stored on your camera's
memory card. It is divided into the following four main chapters:

Welcome to Nikon View 4! Using Nikon View 4, you can connect your
Nikon digital camera to a computer or insert the camera memory card in
a card reader or PC card slot and browse photographs or save them to
disk. Images can be transferred directly from the camera to the computer
via an IEEE 1394 or USB connection, or you can insert the camera memory
card in a card reader or PC card slot and copy images to disk. The photo­graphs to be viewed or copied to disk can be chosen from a list of thumb­nail images (note that Nikon View 4 can not be used to browse images after
they have been transferred to disk; to browse images on disk, use

FotoStation Easy or the full version of Cumulus 5.0 or similar software).

Nikon View 4 version 4.1.1 can be used with the following Nikon digital
cameras: D1, D1X, D1 H and COOLPIX995/775. For information on using
these cameras, see the documentation provided with the devices.

Please read all instructions in this manual thoroughly to ensure that you get
the most from Nikon View 4 and your Nikon digital camera.

Trademark Information

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States of America and other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines. Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks
of Intel Corporation. Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. Cumulus is a registered trademark of Canto Software , Fotostation
Easy and Fotostation are registered trademarks of Fotoware A/S. All other trade
names mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Nikon
product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• Getting Started

Read this chapter for information on the type of system required to use
Nikon View and for complete installation instructions.

• Tutorial

The tutorial provides all the information needed to browse the images
on the camera memory card and copy them to disk.

• Preferences

This chapter describes the options available in the Nikon View Prefer­ences dialog.

• Appendices

Included in the appendices are instructions for uninstalling and rein­stalling Nikon View, together with a visual index to the program's prin­ciple windows, menus, and dialogs.

This reference manual has been written for users of both the

COOLPIX series and D1 series of cameras. We ask for your

understanding that certain parts of this manual may not apply

to your camera.

Overview

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

This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before
use to prevent damage to your Nikon product.

This icon marks notes, information that you should read before us­ing Nikon View.

Background Knowledge

This manual assumes familiarity with operations common to the Macintosh
and Windows operating systems. If you are in doubt about the meaning of
any of the terms used here, refer to the documentation provided with your
operating system.

This icon marks tips, information that you may find helpful when
using Nikon View.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in
this manual or in other documentation.

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icon is to the Nikon View 4 Reference Manual (this manual).

Blue text indicates a link to another part of this manual or to the
World-Wide Web. Click the text to follow the link.

Illustrations

This manual is for use with both the Windows and Macintosh versions of
Nikon View. While the majority of the illustrations are taken from the
Windows version of the product (Windows Millennium Edition), save where
otherwise noted the operations described apply to both the Macintosh
and Windows versions.

Printing This Manual

If desired, portions of this manual can be printed for ease of reference using
the Print… command in the Adobe Acrobat Reader File menu.

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 web-sites:

• For users in the United States of America: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

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For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and
general advice on digital imaging and photography. For more information,
please contact your nearest Nikon representative.

http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Overview

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

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Getting Started

Installing Nikon View 4

Before You Begin (pp. 5–6)

Installation (p. 7)

Starting Nikon View 4 (pp. 8–12)

About This Chapter

This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of installing Nikon View 4 and supporting software.

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Before You Begin

Windows

Before installing Nikon View 4, make sure that your computer system satisfies the following requirements:

System Requirements

CPU

OS

Memory (RAM)

Hard disk space

MMX Pentium or better

Windows 98
Windows 2000 Professional

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/ Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)1, Windows Millennium Edition (Me)1,

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32 MB (64 MB or more recommended)

15 MB required for installation, with an additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera
memory card required when Nikon View 4 is running

Video resolution

640 × 480 pixels with 16-bit color (High Color) (800 × 600 pixels or greater with 24-bit color [True Color]
recommended)

IEEE 1394 interface
(D1series cameras)

USB

(COOLPIX995/775)

Miscellaneous

Only boards compliant with Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) are supported

Only built-in USB ports supported

3

CD-ROM drive required for installation

1 Only pre-installed versions supported.
2 Windows 98 does not support IEEE 1394 connection of D1 series cameras.
3 The camera may not function as expected when connected to IEEE 1394 or USB hubs.
4 Please see the web page address below for support information concerning compatible boards.

3,4

Software updates

For the latest information and updates, visit the following web-sites:

• For users in the United States of America: 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/

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Macintosh

Before installing Nikon View 4, make sure that your computer system satisfies the following requirements:

Model

OS

Memory (RAM)

Hard disk space

iMac1, iMacDV1, Power Mac G3 (Blue & White) 1, Power Mac G4 or later1, iBook1, Power Book G3 or later

Mac OS 8.62, Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1

32 MB (64 MB or more recommended)

15 MB required for installation, with an additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera
memory card required when Nikon View 4 is running

Video resolution

640 × 480 pixels with 16-bit color (thousands of colors) (800 × 600 pixels or greater with 24-bit color
[millions of colors] recommended)

Firewire interface

(D1 series cameras)

USB

(COOLPIX995/775)

Miscellaneous

Only built-in Firewire ports supported

Only built-in USB ports supported

CD-ROM drive required for installation

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3

1 Built-in Firewire (IEEE 1394) or USB interface required.
2 Users of Mac OS 8.6 will need to upgrade to version 1.3.5 of the Apple Computer USB driver, and version 2.3.3 of the Apple Firewire driver.
3 The camera may not function as expected when connected to IEEE 1394 or USB hubs.

Software updates

1

For the latest information and updates, visit the following web-sites:

• For users in the United States of America: 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/

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Installation

Installing Nikon View 4 and Supporting Software

Windows / Macintosh

If you have already completed installation, click here for information on starting Nikon View 4.

The procedure for installing Nikon View 4 varies according to your operating system, make of camera, and the image database software you are using. Click

the links below for complete installation instructions. After reading these instructions, you will be returned to the present manual.

FotoStation

Camera Operating system

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

COOLPIX995

COOLPIX775

Other image database software (such as Cumulus)

Camera Operating system

COOLPIX995

COOLPIX775

Getting Started: Installation

Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition (SE)

Windows 2000 Professional

Mac OS

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition (SE)

Windows 2000 Professional

Mac OS

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Starting Nikon View 4

Before connecting your camera to a computer

Starting Nikon View 4

Once installation is complete, Nikon View 4 will start whenever your Nikon
digital camera is turned on and connected to the computer, or when the
camera memory card is inserted in a card slot or in a CompactFlash card
reader connected to the computer. Note that for the program to start on
insertion of a memory card, the memory card must be from one of the
following cameras: COOLPIX995, 775, 900s, 900, 950, 700, 800, 990, 880, or
a camera in the D1 series. The program will not start on insertion of
memory cards from cameras other than those listed above. Note too that
only one camera can be connected to the computer at a time.

If you would prefer that Nikon View 4 not start automatically, select Dis-
able auto start in the Auto Start tab of the Preferences dialog ( 34).

(Windows only)

When the camera is first connected to a computer, the computer must
“register” the camera. If you have been using a D1 camera with Nikon View
DX or Nikon Capture, you will need to update the device drivers for the
D1 before you can use Nikon View 4.

For more information about device registration or updating the device
drivers for the D1, click here .

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Turn the camera on and connect it to the computer. For more information
on connecting your camera and on the cables required, see the documen­tation provided with your camera.

D1/D1X/D1H (IEEE 1394/Firewire interface)

Auto Start

Nikon View 4 will confirm that a camera is connected or a memory card
inserted in a card reader or card slot and start automatically when:

• A supported camera is connected while on and with a memory card in
place

• A supported camera with a memory card in place is connected and
then turned on

• A memory card from a Nikon digital camera supported under Nikon
View 4 is inserted in a CompactFlash card reader or card slot

Getting Started: Starting Nikon View 4

COOLPIX995/775 (USB interface)

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Using a Card Slot

PC Card Adapter

When inserted in a PC-card adapter (available separately), the camera
memory card functions as a Type II PCMCIA ATA card, allowing images to
be read from the card.

Inserting a Memory Card

After removing the memory card from the camera, insert it in the adapter
as shown below.

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Card

EC-AD1

CompactFlash

PC Card Adapter

Using a Card Reader

Images on the memory card can also be viewed using a card reader.

Inserting a Memory Card

After removing the memory card from the camera, insert it in the card
reader and connect the reader to the computer. For information on con­necting the card reader, see the documentation provided with the device.

Card reader

Insert the adapter in a computer that supports ATA-RAM memory cards
and is equipped with a PCMCIA Type II-compatible card slot.

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computer to read CompactFlash memory cards. For details, see the docu­mentation provided with your computer or operating system.

Getting Started: Starting Nikon View 4

Card reader (USB interface)

CompactFlash
memory card

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The Camera or Memory Card Drive or Volume

Connecting the Camera and Inserting Memory Cards

When a COOLPIX995/775 digital camera is connected or a memory card
inserted in a card reader or card slot:

Unexpected Termination

Nikon View 4 (version 4.1.1) will terminate and a warning will appear if any
of the operations listed below are performed while Nikon View 4 is in use.
Click OK to close the warning and exit Nikon View 4.

Windows

The computer will show the camera or memory card as a new drive in the
My Computer window. Opening the drive will reveal the folder “DCIM,”
which holds further folders (“100NIKON” or other folders with names
assigned by the user or automatically by the camera) containing images
taken with the camera. Note that when first connecting a camera to the
computer, the camera must be registered as a device with Windows.

Macintosh

The camera or memory card will appear on the desktop as an untitled volume.
Opening this volume will reveal the folder “DCIM,” which holds further folders
(“100NIKON” or other folders with names assigned by the user or automati­cally by the camera) containing images taken with the camera. (Note that
memory cards formatted on a D1 series camera will appear on the desktop
not as an untitled volume, but as a folder labeled “NIKON D1X”.)

Disconnecting the Camera and Removing Memory Cards

Before disconnecting or turning a COOLPIX995/775 digital camera off or
removing a memory card from a card reader or card slot:

Windows

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and remove the
camera or memory card from the system.

• If you turn the camera off while
data transfer is in progress, or
disconnect the cable connect­ing the camera and computer,
the warning shown at right will
be displayed.

• If you remove the memory card
from the card slot or card
reader while data transfer is in
progress, the warning shown at
right will be displayed.

• If you reformat the memory
card while Nikon View 4 is in
use, the warning shown at
right will be displayed.

To avoid unexpected termination, we recommend that you exit Nikon View
4 either by selecting Exit from the File menu or by clicking the Exit
button in the Transfer window ( 15). Make sure that data transfer is
complete before exiting Nikon View 4.

Macintosh

Drag the untitled volume corresponding to the camera or memory card into
the Trash.(Note that memory cards formatted on a D1 series camera will
appear not as an untitled volume, but as a folder labeled “NIKON D1X”.)

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Restarting Nikon View 4

Nikon View 4 can be restarted automatically or manually.

Automatic Restart

1. If you have turned the camera off, disconnected the interface
cable, or removed the memory card from the card reader or
card slot, you can restart the program by:

• reconnecting the camera

• turning the camera on

• re-inserting the memory card

Manual Restart

When Nikon View 4 is started manually the Thumbnail List window will be
displayed if Nikon View 4 can detect the same memory card that was in the
camera, card reader, or card slot when the program last was shut down.
(Note that detection will only occur if the card is in the same camera, card
reader or card slot as on the previous occasion.) If the same card that was
present when Nikon View 4 was last shut down can not be detected, (i.e. is
not present or has been moved to another device), a message will be dis­played and the Thumbnail List will appear with no thumbnails showing. The
only operations that can be performed are adjustments to Preferences.

2. If you exited Nikon View 4 while the camera and computer
were connected, you can restart the program by:

• turning the camera off and then on again

• removing and then re-inserting the memory card

• disconnecting and then reconnecting the camera

Windows

To start Nikon View 4 manually, select Programs > Nikon View 4 >
Nikon View 4 from the Windows Start menu.

Macintosh

To start Nikon View 4 manually, double click the Nikon View 4 icon, which
may be found in the folder Nikon Software : Nikon View 4.

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If Nikon View 4 can detect the memory card that was in the camera, card
reader, or card slot when the program was shut down, the Thumbnail List
window will be displayed when Nikon View 4 is started manually.

If the card that was present when Nikon View 4 was shut down can not be
detected when the program is started manually, the following warning will
be displayed. (Note that detection will not occur if the card is not in the
same camera, card reader or card slot as on the previous occasion.)

Click OK to close the error message. The Thumbnail List window will
open, but no thumbnails will be displayed. Only the options in the Prefer­ences dialog can be adjusted; no other operations can be performed.

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Tutorial

Transferring Images to the Computer

The Image Transfer Window (pp. 15–18)

The Thumbnail List Window (pp. 19–32)

About This Chapter

This chapter describes how to transfer images to the computer from the camera, card reader, or card slot, and outlines the operations that can be
performed in the Image Transfer and Thumbnail List windows.

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When the camera is connected to the computer and turned on, or a memory
card from the camera inserted in a card reader or card slot, Nikon View 4
will start automatically and the Image Transfer or Thumbnail List window
will appear. You can choose which window appears at start-up in the Auto
Start tab of the Preferences dialog ( 34). Images can be transferred to
the computer from either window.

The Image Transfer window provides a convenient tool for transferring all
images, or all images of a specified type, to the computer in a single opera­tion. The Thumbnail List window gives you the opportunity to view images
before transfer and select the images that will be copied to your computer.

The Image Transfer Window

The Image Transfer window provides a simple tool for transferring images
to the computer from a memory card inserted in a camera, card reader, or
PC card slot. It also allows access to the Thumbnail List, Preferences, and
Help windows.

The Thumbnail List Window

The Thumbnail List window can be used to browse images or view photo
information. This window can be used to view as small thumbnail previews
the images on the memory card inserted in the camera, card reader, or
card slot and select the images to be transferred to the computer, or to
preview selected images at full size.

Using the Transfer Button (COOLPIX775)

Users of the COOLPIX775 can also transfer or upload images using the
TRANSFER button on the camera itself. Click here for more information.

Tutorial

Viewing Images on the Hard Disk

The Thumbnail list window can not be used to preview images that have
already been transferred to the hard disk.

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The Image Transfer Window

The following controls are available in the Image Transfer window (shown below):

Button Function

Transfer size

Image transfer rule

Using the Image Transfer Window

Specify the size of the image after transfer. ( 18)

Choose the type of image that will be transferred. The type of image
selected appears in the text box below the button. ( 17)

The Macintosh version of Nikon View 4 has a
menu bar that duplicates the functions of the
tool buttons (the Windows version does not
have a menu bar). Most operations can be per­formed using the tool buttons and, in the case
of the Macintosh version, the menus in the menu
bar. In the case of operations that can be per­formed by means both of menus and tool but­tons, the explanation in this manual gives prior­ity to the tool buttons.

Tutorial: The Image Transfer Window

Transfer

Thumbnail list

Preferences

Help

Exit

Transfer images of the selected type to the computer. ( 18)

Open the Thumbnail List window. ( 21)

Open the Preferences dialog. ( 34)

Display help for Nikon View 4. ( 32)

Exit Nikon View 4. ( 10)

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Transferring Images Using the Image Transfer Window

Image Database Applications

This section describes how to use the Image Transfer window to transfer
images to your computer from a memory card inserted in a camera, card
reader, or card slot.

Step 1—Choose a destination

In this step, you will choose the destination folder for the images that will be
transferred from the memory card. Users who intend to transfer images to
the default destination can proceed to Step 3 (unless you have selected a
new default, the default destination is the Images folder in the folder to
which you installed Nikon View 4). To change the destination, choose a new
folder from the Transfer tab of the Preferences dialog ( 35).

Step 2—Choose an image database

If you will not be using image database software, proceed to Step 3.
Confirm that an image database application has been selected in the Data-

base tab of the Preferences dialog ( 40).

The following applications are supported under Nikon View 4:

Windows

• Cumulus 5 (Canto Software): images registered in catalog

• FotoStation Easy (FotoWare): images can be found no matter
where they are located on your
hard disk

• PC-Archive (Nikon): images registered in folder

Macintosh

• Cumulus 5 (Canto Software): images registered in catalog

• FotoStation Easy (FotoWare): images can be found no matter
where they are located on your
hard disk

• iViewMediaPro (iView Multimedia): images registered in catalog

Uploading Images to Nikon FotoShare

If your computer is connected to the internet, and you choose FotoStation
as your image database application, images that have been transferred to
the computer can be uploaded to Fotoshare, Nikon’s on-line photo album
service. If you want to upload images to FotoShare, click here after
choosing FotoStation Easy as the image database application in Step 2.
After reading Uploading Images to Nikon FotoShare (pages 17B-20B) you

will be linked back to page 19 of this manual.

Sub-folders

When images are transferred to the computer, a sub-folder is created within
the selected folder and all images transferred to the sub-folder. The sub-folder
is named according to the current date and time (YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS).

Tutorial: The Image Transfer Window

FotoStation Easy

The FotoStation Easy ‘Coolpix’ folder is preset to browse to the default folder
to where Nikon View 4 transfers images. If you change the folder in Nikon View
4 you may have to quit Nikon View 4 and FotoStation and then relaunch both
programs for FotoStation to find the new transfer destination folder.

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40 Preferences: Database

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