Nikon VIEW 6 REFERENCE MANUAL

Nikon View Reference Manual

Overview

Set-up

Applications

Appendix

•Overview

• Before You Begin

• Installation Guide

• Connecting to computer

• Confirming device registration

• Starting Nikon View

• Nikon Transfer

• Nikon Browser

• Nikon Viewer

• Nikon Editor

• Standard RGB Profile Supported in Nikon Editor

• Large Preview Creator for NEF

• Nikon NEF Plug-in

• Troubleshooting

• Connecting the Camera and Inserting Memory Cards

• Reinstalling Nikon View

• Panorama Maker 3.0

• Carbonlib (Mac OS 9)

Overview

Welcome to Nikon View ! Before using Nikon View , be sure to read this manual thoroughly.

Use Nikon View to transfer images from a Nikon digital camera (hereafter camera) to a computer. To transfer images, connect the camera to your computer with the appropriate cable or remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into a card reader or card slot.

Transferred images are displayed as a list of thumbnails. Click a thumbnail to open the corresponding image. Images can be edited, printed, viewed in a slide show, uploaded to the Internet or sent to another computer using e-mail.

Nikon View supports the COOLPIX series and D100, D1, D1x, D1

H cameras that support USB connection.

The following file types recorded by supported cameras can be displayed in Nikon View: JPEG, TIFF (RGB), TIFF (YCbCr), RAW (NEF), QuickTime movie, WAV (Voice memo).

Refer also to the documentation provided with your camera when using Nikon View.

The content of this reference manual applies to both the COOLPIX series and D100, D1, D1x, D1

H cameras. We ask

for your understanding that certain parts of this manual may not apply to your camera.

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 Corporation. Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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.

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

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Background Knowledge

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

Illustrations

While the majority of the illustrations are taken from the Windows version of the product (Windows XP Professional), save where otherwise noted the operations described apply to both the Macintosh and Windows versions.

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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/

• 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 and general advice on digital imaging and photography. For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

Nikon View - Set-up

To install and use Nikon View, follow the steps below: Click the step titles for more detailed information.

Install

(Win XP) (Mac OS X)

Install Nikon View on your computer.

If Nikon Transfer does not start automatically... (Windows only)

Connect camera to computer

Connect a camera to the computer or insert a card in a card reader or card slot.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the computer has correctly registered the camera.

Use Nikon View

Use Nikon Transfer, Nikon Browser, Nikon Viewer and Nikon Editor.

(Windows only)

Before You Begin

Windows

Before installing Nikon View 6, make sure that your computer system satisfies the following requirements:

CPU Pentium 300 MHz or higher

System Requirements

*1,

,Windows 2000 Professional*1, Windows Millennium Edition

images: 64 MB or more

Operating system

Hard disk space

Memory (RAM)

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

(Me)

,Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

60 MB or more free disk space required to install Nikon View 6 10 MB plus twice the capacity of the memory card in use are required to run Nikon View 6 (Startup Disk)

When working with RAW data*2 images: 128 MB or more When not working with RAW data

Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or higher with 16-bit (High Color) or more

IEEE 1394 interface

(D1/D1x/D1

USB interface

(COOLPIX series/D100)

Only boards compliant with Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) are supported is needed to connect the camera to the computer.)

Only built-in USB ports supported

CD-ROM drive required for installation

Miscellaneous

Internet connection and appropriate software required to upload images to the Web Internet connection and appropriate software required to send images by e-mail

Only pre-installed versions are supported.

Consult the documentation provided with your camera as to whether it supports RAW data.

The camera may not function as expected when connected to IEEE 1394 or USB hubs.

Use only compatible interface boards. For further information, see the web page address below.

*3,4

(An interface board

Support and updates

For the latest information and updates, visit http://www.nikonusa.com/, http://www.nikon-euro.com/, http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Macintosh

Before installing Nikon View 6, make sure that your computer system satisfies the following requirements:

Model

Operating system

Hard disk space

Memory (RAM)

iMac *1, iMac DV *1, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)*1,

Power Macintosh G4 or later

, iBook *1, PowerBook G3 or later

Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X (Version 10.1.2 or later)

60 MB or more free disk space required to install Nikon View 6 10 MB plus twice the capacity of the memory card in use are required to run Nikon View 6 (Startup Disk)

When working with RAW data*3 images: 128 MB or more

When not working with RAW data

images: 64 MB or more

Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or higher with 16-bit color (thousands of colors) or higher

FireWire interface

(D1/D1x/D1

H )

USB interface

(COOLPIX series/D100)

Only built-in FireWire ports supported*4 (A FireWire port is needed to connect the camera to the computer.)

Only built-in USB ports supported

CD-ROM drive required for installation

Miscellaneous

Internet connection and appropriate software required to upload images to the Web Internet connection and appropriate software required to send images by e-mail

Built-in FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB interface may be required depending on the camera.

When using Mac OS 10.1.2, you can not use the (TRANSFER) button on the camera. To transfer images to the computer, use the button in Nikon View. To transfer images with the (TRANSFER) button, use Mac OS Version10.1.3 or later. To install or use Nikon View 6 with Mac OS X, you need to be logged in as an administrator.

Consult the documentation provided with your camera as to whether it supports RAW data.

The camera may not function as expected when connected to FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB hubs.

Support and updates

For the latest information and updates, visit: http://www.nikonusa.com/, http://www.nikon-euro.com/, http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Nikon View Installation Guide

Installing Nikon View and Supporting Software

Windows / Macintosh

If you have already completed installation of Nikon View, click top and proceed to “Connecting to a Computer”.

Click the below for complete installation instructions.

Camera Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Windows 2000 Professional

COOLPIX Series

(USB Interface)

D100

(USB Interface)

D1/D1

X/D1H

(IEEE1394/Firewire interface)

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2 Mac OS X (ver. 10.1.2 or later)

Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2 Mac OS X (ver. 10.1.2 or later)

Installing Nikon View 6 under Windows — Overview

When you insert the Nikon View CD into the CD-ROM drive, the Select Language dialog box appears. After you have selected your language, the Install Center window will appear, allowing you to select either Easy install or Custom install as the method of installation.

Easy install

Easy Install

1. PTP Driver

2. Coolpix Camera Drivers (all models except 990 and 880)

3. Panorama Maker

Windows XP only, *2 Windows 98SE

installs following software, in the order shown below.

4. QuickTime 5

5. Nikon View 6

Custom install

Custom Install

software from the list below. The selected software will be installed in the order of display.

1. PTP Driver

2. Coolpix Camera Drivers (all models except 990 and 880)

Drivers for COOLPIX880 and 990

Drivers for D1 Series Cameras

allows you to select and install the desired

5. Panorama Maker

6. QuickTime 5

7. Nikon View 6

Existing versions of Nikon View and Nikon Capture

If an older version of Nikon View, or a version of Nikon Capture 1.x is installed on your computer, it must be uninstalled before installing Nikon View 6.

Cameras that are not supported by Nikon View 6

Nikon View 6 does not support connection of COOLPIX950, 910, 900, 800, or 700 digital cameras. Nikon View 6 can however be used to view photographs taken with these cameras if the camera memory card is inserted into a digital camera that Nikon View 6 supports.

Windows XP Home Edition / Professional / Windows 2000 Professional

Log on as Computer Administrator when installing Nikon View 6 on Windows XP Home Edition/Professional or as Administrator when installing Nikon View 6 on Windows 2000 Professional.

Installing Nikon View 6 under Windows — Installation Instructions

i — Select a language

Select the language of your choice from the pull-down menu. After you select a language, click Next to display the Install Center window.

ii — Select Easy Install or Custom Install

The Install Center window contains four tabs; Software, Custom Install, Customer Support and Product Registration. The Easy Install button is in the Software tab. The Custom Install button is in the Custom Install Tab . Click Quit if you want to close the Install Center window and cancel installation.

Software Custom Install

Easy Install button Custom Install button

Click this button to install the PTP Driver*1, Coolpix Camera

Drivers QuickTime 5 and Nikon View 6.

Click here for Easy Install instructions

Windows XP only, *2 Windows 98SE only

(all models except 990 and 880), Panorama Maker,

The Custom Install tab gives you a choice of programs to install. Select the check box next to each of the programs you wish to use, then click Install.

Click here for Custom Install instructions

Customer Support Product Registration

Click the button for your area to view one of the Nikon technical support Web sites (your computer must be configured for connection to the Internet).

Click Read Me to open the Read Me file. Be sure to read it before installation.

Click Product Registration button to view Nikon Product Registration Web site (your computer must be configured for connection to the Internet).

If the Install Center dialog box does not appear

If the Install Center dialog box does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted in the drive:

1. Under Windows XP, click the My Computer icon from Start menu. If you are using other OS, double click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

2. In the My Computer window, use the right mouse button to click on the icon for the CD-ROM drive containing the Nikon View 6 CD.

3. Select AutoPlay from the menu that appears.

Easy Install

Step 2; Install the Software

Step 1; Select Easy Install

Click Easy install in the Software tab to start the installation of the

PTP Driver

880), Panorama Maker, QuickTime 5 and Nikon View 6.

Windows XP only

Windows 98SE only

,Coolpix Camera Drivers*2 (all models except 990 and

2.1 — Install device driver

If you are using Windows XP, the installation of the PTP driver will start. The Setup dialog box below is displayed, asking you to confirm that a camera is not connected to your computer. Make sure a camera is not connected, and click OK to begin installation.

Before installation

Before installing Nikon View 6 and the device driver, make sure the camera is disconnected from the computer. If the Device Wizard launches when you connect a camera, click

- You have turned off any virus-checking software that may be running.

- You have exited all other applications.

Cancel

to exit the Wizard.

Windows 98SE

If you are using Windows 98SE, the

Coolpix Camera Drivers (all models except 990 and 880) will be installed

under Easy Install. The dialog box shown right will be displayed. Click OK to continue.

When you install the device driver, the dialog box shown below may be displayed. Click Continue Anyway or Yes to continue installation.

After the PTP drivers have been installed, the Setup wizard may start automatically. Click Next.

If the wizard starts, follow the instructions on the screen. When the final screen appears, click Finish to complete the wizard. Do not restart your computer even if instructed to do so.

2.2 — Install Panorama Maker

The dialog box below, asking you to select a language for installation, may appear. Select the desired language and click OK.

The dialog below is displayed, showing that you are now installing Panorama Maker.

Follow the on screen instructions to continue the installation.

When the dialog box shown below appears, click Finish to complete the installation.

About Panorama Maker

You can use Panorama Maker to combine separate images into a Panorama. This software is particularly useful if your COOLPIX camera has a Panorama Assist mode.

2.3 — Installing QuickTime 5

The Enter Registration dialog box (see below) appears showing that you are now installing QuickTime 5. Note that you do not enter registration information. Click Next to continue. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete installation and proceed to the next step.

2.4 — Installing Nikon View 6

The license agreement (see below) appears showing that you are now Installing Nikon View 6.

1 — Accept the license agreement

When you start installation of Nikon View 6, the license agreement is displayed. Read the agreement carefully, and click Yes if you wish to continue installation.

Existing versions of Nikon View

If an older version of Nikon View is installed on your computer, it must be uninstalled before installing Nikon View 6. Nikon View 6 does not support connection of COOLPIX950, 910, 900, 800, or 700 digital cameras. Nikon View 6 can however be used to view photographs taken with these cameras if the camera memory card is inserted into a digital camera that Nikon View 6 supports.

2 — Choose a location for Nikon View 6

The folder to which Nikon View 6 will be installed is shown in the Destination Folder area. To install to this folder, click Next.

To select a new folder, click the Browse button and navigate to the desired location.

3 — Confirm New Folder

If the folder destination folder specified in the previous step has not yet been created, you will be asked whether you want to create the folder. Click Yes to create the folder automatically and proceed to the next step.

4 — Start installation

While installation is in progress, the dialog shown below will be displayed.

5 — Create a shortcut icon

When the progress indicator reaches 100%, the dialog shown below appears. Click Yes to create a shortcut, allowing you to start Nikon View 6 directly from an icon on the desktop. If you do not want to create a shortcut, click No.

6 — Complete the installation

A dialog box appears indicating that installation of Nikon View 6 is complete. Click Finish.

2.5 — Restart your computer

The dialog box shown below appears. Select Yes to restart your computer.

The Easy Install procedure is now complete.

2.6 — Removing CD-ROM

Remove Nikon View installer CD from the CD-ROM drive after restarting the computer. If the Welcome window is displayed after restart, click Exit button and remove the CD after closing the window.

Custom Install

Step 1; Select the software to be installed.

Select the programs you want to install from the list in the Custom Install tab.

PTP Drivers

Select this check box to install PTP drivers. This check box is only displayed if you are using Windows XP.

Coolpix Camera Drivers (all models except 990 and 880)

Select this check box to install the driver for COOLPIX series cameras (excluding 990/880). This check box only appears if you are using Windows 98 Second Edition.

Drivers for Coolpix 990 and 880

Select this check box to install the drivers for the COOLPIX990/

880.

Drivers for D1 series cameras

Select this check box to install the drivers for the D1/D1 cameras.

Panorama Maker

Select this check box to install PanoramaMaker, an application which allows you to combine separate images into a panorama. The installation of this application is particularly recommended if you are using a camera with a Panorama Assist mode.

QuickTime 5

Select this check box to install Apple Computer's QuickTime 5.

Nikon View 6

Select this check box to install Nikon View 6.

X/D1H

Before installation

• Before installing Nikon View 6 and the device driver, make sure

the camera is disconnected from the computer. If the Device Wizard launches when you connect a camera, click Cancel to exit the Wizard.

• You have turned off any virus-checking software that may be

running.

• You have exited all other applications.

Step 2; Install the software.

After selecting the programs you want to install, click Install. If you have chosen more than one program, the programs are installed in the order of display.

Install button

2.1 — Install PTP Driver (Windows XP only)

Check that the camera is disconnected

If you selected the PTP Driver, the installation of the driver will start. The Setup dialog box below is displayed, asking you to confirm that a camera is not connected to your computer. Make sure a camera is not connected, and click OK to begin installation.

Windows 98SE

If you are using Windows 98SE, drivers for all Coolpix cameras (all models except 990 and 880) will be installed if selected. The dialog box shown right will be displayed. Click OK to continue.

When you install the device driver, the dialog box shown below may be displayed. Click Continue Anyway or Yes to continue installation.

After the PTP drivers have been installed, the Set up wizard may start automatically.

If the wizard starts, follow the instructions on the screen. When the final screen appears, click Finish to complete the wizard. Do not restart your computer even if instructed to do so.

2.2 — Install Other drivers

If you selected Drivers for Coolpix 990 and 880, or Drivers for D1 series cameras, the installation of the device driver starts. The

Setup dialog box below is displayed, asking you to confirm that a camera is not connected to your computer. Make sure a camera is not connected, and click OK to begin installation.

1 — Complete the installation of other drivers

A dialog box appears, indicating that installation is complete. Click

OK.

2.3 — Install Panorama Maker

The dialog box below, asking you to select a language for installation, may appear. Select the desired language and click OK.

The dialog below is displayed, showing that you are now installing Panorama Maker.

Follow the on screen instructions to continue the installation.

When the dialog box shown below appears, click Finish to complete the installation.

2.4 — Installing QuickTime 5

If you selected QuickTime 5, the Enter Registration dialog box (see below) appears, showing that you are now installing the selected software. Note that you do not enter registration information. Click Next to continue. Follow the remaining onscreen instructions to complete installation.

About Panorama Maker

You can use Panorama Maker to combine separate images into a Panorama. This software is particularly useful if your COOLPIX camera has a Panorama Assist mode.

2.5 — Installing Nikon View 6

If you selected Nikon View 6, the license agreement appears, showing that you are now installing the selected software.

1 — Accept the license agreement

When you start installation of Nikon View 6, the license agreement is displayed. Read the agreement carefully, and click Yes if you wish to continue installation.

2 — Choose a location for Nikon View 6

The folder to which Nikon View 6 will be installed is shown in the Destination Folder area. To install to this folder, click Next. To select a new folder, click Browse and navigate to the desired location.

3 — Confirm New Folder

Existing versions of Nikon View

4 — Start installation

While installation is in progress, the dialog shown below will be displayed.

5 — Create a shortcut icon

6 — Complete the installation

A dialog box appears indicating that installation of Nikon View 6 is complete. Click Finish.

2.6 — Restart your computer

You have now installed all the programs selected in the Software tab.

The dialog box shown below appears. Select Yes to restart your computer.

The custom install procedure is now complete.

2.7 — Removing CD-ROM

Remove Nikon View installer CD from the CD-ROM drive after restarting the computer. If the Welcome window is displayed after restart, click Exit button and remove the CD after closing the window.

Installing Nikon View 6 on a Macintosh — Overview

Insert the Nikon View CD into the CD-ROM. If you are using Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2, the Select Language appears automatically. If you are using Mac OS X, the dialog boxes will appear when you double-click the Nikon View 6 icon on the desktop, and then double-click the Welcome icon. After you select the desired language the Install Center window will appear, allowing you to select and install the desired software.

Easy Install

Easy Install installs following software, in the order shown below.

1. ArcSoft Software Suite

2. Nikon View 6

3. QuickTime 5

If you are using Mac OS X, QuickTime 5 will not

install.

Custom install

Custom install allows you to select and install the desired software from the list below. The selected software will be installed in the order of display.

1. ArcSoft Software Suite

2. Nikon View 6

3. Quick Time 5

If you are using Mac OS X, Quick Time 5 will not

be available for selection.

Existing versions of Nikon View and Nikon Capture

If an older version of Nikon View, or a version of Nikon Capture 1.x is installed on your computer, it must be uninstalled before installing Nikon View 6.

Cameras that are not supported by Nikon View 6

Mac OS X

Log on as Administrator when installing Nikon View 6 under Mac OS X.

CarbonLib (Mac OS 9)

CarbonLib 1.5 or later is required to install NikonView. See Appendix H for details. ( p. 339)

Installing Nikon View 6 on a Macintosh — Installation Instructions

i - Select a language

Select the language of your choice from the pull-down menu. After you select a language, click Next to display the Please Select

Your C amera dialog box.

ii - Select a camera

Enter the model of your camera in the Please Select Your Camera dialog box. Click Next to display the Install Center

window.

iii - Select the software you wish to install

The Install Center window contains four tabs; Software, Custom Install, Customer Support and Product Registration.

Click Quit if you want to close the Install Center window and cancel installation.

Software Custom Install

Easy Install button Custom Install button

Click this button to install the ArcSoft Software Suite, Nikon View 6, and Quick Time 5.

Click here for Easy Install instructions

The Custom Install tab gives you a choice programs to install. Select the check box next to each of the programs you wish to use, then click Install.

Click here for Custom Install instructions

Customer Support Product Registration

Click the button for your area to view one of the Nikon technical support Web sites (your computer must be configured for connection to the Internet).

Click Display Readme file to open the Read Me file. Be sure to read it before installation.

Click Product Registration button to view Nikon Product Registration Web site (your computer must be configured for connection to the Internet).

Easy Install

Step 2; Install the software

Step 1; Click Install

Click Install in the Software tab to start the installation of the ArcSoft Software Suite, Nikon View 6, and Quick Time 5.

2.1 — Install ArcSoft Software Suite

The license agreement shown below will appear. Read the agreement carefully and click Accept if you wish to continue the installation.

When you accept the agreement the dialog below is displayed.

Before installation

• You have turned off any virus-checking software that may be

running.

• You have exited all other applications.

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