Nikon 4200 Manuale Utente

EnThe Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith theDIGITAL CAMERA

viiiThe Setup Menu ... 109Using the Setup Menu ...

90The Shooting MenuSaturation ControlSaturation control is used to heighten or reduce thevividness of colors.Select from the following three options a

91The Shooting MenuAF Area ModeAF area mode determines how the focus area isselected.Select from the following three options and press.Press MENU butt

92The Shooting MenuFocus Area Display• When the subject is in focus, focus area will be displayed in green.• When the subject is out of focus, focus a

93The Shooting MenuUsing Manual OptionFocus area can be specified from the selectable area in the screen.Notes on Shooting in ManualFlash mode ( 4

94The Shooting MenuAuto-focus ModeAuto-focus mode determines how the camera fo-cuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is usedwhen the monitor is off

95The Shooting MenuNoise ReductionAt slower shutter speeds, “noise” in the form ofrandomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may ap-pear in pictures, pa

96The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuUsing the Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:To Display the Playback Menu:Exit the Play

97The Playback Menu Slide ShowThis option is used to play pictures back in an auto-mated “slide show” with about three seconds be-tween each picture.T

98The Playback MenuImages in the MemoryThe pictures in the memory and on the memory card can not be displayed simulta-neously. To display pictures in

99The Playback Menu DeleteThis option is used to delete selected pictures or allpictures stored in the memory or on the memorycard. • When the memory

1IntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX4200 digital camera. This manual has been written tohelp you enjoy taking pictures with you

100The Playback Menu Deleting All Pictures (Erase all images)Delete all pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card.Notes on Deletion• Once de

101The Playback Menu ProtectThis option is used to protect pictures from acci-dental deletion. Protected files can not be deletedby pressing the but

102The Playback Menu Auto TransferThis option is used to mark pictures for transfer toa computer and to turn automatic transfer markingon and off.Sele

103The Playback MenuThe IconPictures that have been selected for transfer are identified by a icon.When you connect the camera to a computer via th

104The Playback Menu Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer (Selected image)Highlight Select image(s). Pictures in memory or on memory carddisplayed a

105The Playback Menu Small Pic.To create a small copy of a picture, select Smallpic. after displaying the image in full-screen play-back or selecting

106The Playback Menu CopyCopy stored pictures from the internal memory tothe memory card, or vice versa. Marking Selected Pictures for Copy (Selected

107The Playback MenuScroll through pictures.• Current picture shown at bottom ofdisplay.• To cancel the selection, press MENUbutton.Use (ON) to sele

108The Playback Menu Marking All Pictures for Copy (All images)Image Copy• When Selected images is selected, selected pictures in the memory or on the

109The Setup MenuThe Setup MenuUsing the Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options:To Display the Setup MenuThe setup menu can be displa

2Before You BeginBefore You BeginParts of the CameraMode dial ( 6)Power switch (12)Self-timer lamp ( 44)/AF-Assist illuminator (LED; 22, 127, 136)Bu

110The Setup Menu Welcome ScreenThis option is used to choose the welcome screendisplayed when the camera is turned on.Select from the following four

111The Setup MenuSmall Pictures and Cropped CopiesResized copies created with the small picture ( 105) and cropping options ( 56)can only be selected

112The Setup Menu DateThis option is used to set the camera clock and tochoose home time zone and new city time zone(travel destination time zone).Dat

113The Setup MenuTime Zones• The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set.• Time zone increments of less than one hour are

114The Setup MenuThe camera supports the following time zones:Time Zone DisplayWhen the new city time zone is selected, a icon will be dis-played in

115The Setup Menu Monitor SettingsThis option is used to set the display’s appearance.Select from the following five options and press .Rotate the mo

116The Setup MenuDate ImprintThe date imprint option is used to imprint the dateor the date and time of recording on pictures asthey are recorded to t

117The Setup Menu BrightnessThis option is used to adjust the monitor brightnessto one of five grades.Press or of the multi selector to increase o

118The Setup Menu Sound SettingsThe options in this menu control the sound settingslisted below.Rotate the mode dial to to select Sound set-tings (

119The Setup MenuAuto OffTo save battery power, the camera will enter stand-by mode if no operations are performed for a pre-set length of time. Choos

3Before You BeginZoom ( / ) buttons ( 19)Multi selector(/ / / ) ( 7) (center)/ (transfer) button ( 7, 60)SpeakerMENU button ( 74, 96)Red ( ) lamp ( 21

120The Setup MenuTo Format the Memory Card:Caution in Formatting• Format the memory or the memory card using the camera. If the memory or the memory c

121The Setup Menu USBSelect the USB setting used when viewing pictures on a computer ( 60) orwhen connecting the camera to a printer supporting Direct

122The Setup MenuThe following settings are affected:Resetting File Numbering to 0001To reset file numbering ( 26) to 0001, select Reset all after eit

123Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are available for your Nikon digital camera.Contact your local

124Technical NotesConnecting the EH-62A AC Adapter KitAn optional EH-62A AC adapter kit can be used to provide power from a wallplug outlet to the Nik

125Technical NotesFor more information on using EH-62A AC adapter kit, see EH-62A AC adapt-er kit manual.Disconnecting the AC Adapter KitBefore discon

126Technical NotesKeep dryThe device will be damaged if immersedin water or subjected to high levels ofmoisture.Handle the lens and all movingparts wi

127Technical NotesCleaningLensOne key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Remove dustor lint with a blower (typically a small d

128Technical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is offbefore putting the camera away. To prevent mold or

129Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appearin the monitor and how to deal with them.Di

4Before You BeginThe Monitor2354678111012131516172221182425269114232019Shooting1 Shooting mode . . . . . 17, 27, 492 Zoom indicator1) . . . . . . . .

130Technical NotesOUT OF MEMORY or Camera in the shoot-ing mode: Insuffi-cient memory to record pictures at current settings.• Choose lower image qual

131Technical NotesCARD CONTAINSNO IMAGESNo pictures in the memory or the mem-ory card.• When this message is displayed although pictures are taken, tu

132Technical NotesNO IMAGES ARE MARKED FOR TRANS-FERNo pictures selected for transfer when (Transfer ) button pressed to transfer pictures to com-pu

133Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retaile

134Technical NotesNo picture is taken when shut-ter-release button is pressed• Camera is in playback mode.• Battery is exhausted.• Red ( ) lamp blinks

135Technical NotesFlash does not fire• Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically when:The mode dial is set to (landscape assist; except

136Technical NotesSpecificationsType E4200 digital cameraEffective pixels 4.0 millionCCD 1/1.8" high-density CCD; total pixels: 4.13 millionImage

137Technical NotesStorage mediaInternal memory (approximately 12MB)/SD (Secure Digital) Memory cardsFile systemCompliant with Design Rule for Camera F

138Technical NotesDesign Rule for Camera File System (DCF)Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standardwidely used

139Technical NotesSymbols (auto shooting) mode, 6, 17 - 22 (delete) button, 3, 52, 53, 55, 57 (internal memory) icon, 17 (landscape assist) mode, 6, 2

5Before You BeginDisplay in the MonitorUse Monitor settings in the setup menu to switch to display or hide information forshooting or playback ( 115).

140Technical NotesIImage adjustment, 73, 85Image mode, 73, 75image quality, 17, 75image size, 17, 77Image sharpening, 73, 86Incandescent, 79ISO, 22JJP

141Technical NotesVVCR, 59, 121Video cable (EG-CP14), 59Video mode, 59, 109, 121Video output, 137Viewfinder, 2, 3, 20Viewing picture, 53Voice memo, 57

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6Before You BeginThe Mode DialUsing the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and the set-up mode. Choose a shooting mode according to s

7Before You BeginNavigating the MenusThe multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.The Shutter-Release ButtonYour camera has a two s

8First StepsFirst StepsInserting BatteriesYour camera uses Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery.• Provided with camera• Can be recharged usin

9First StepsReplacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp hasgone out before opening the battery-chamber cover.Slide the

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10First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 12 MB) or onSecure Digital (SD) memory card. If no me

11First StepsFormatting Memory CardsMemory cards must be formatted using the COOLPIX4200 before first use. For infor-mation on formatting memory cards

12First StepsChecking the Battery LevelBattery LevelThe red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUST-ED” warning is dis

13First StepsThe ButtonThe camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about two seconds.Your most recent picture will be displayed in

14First StepsBasic SetupThe first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be dis-played in the monitor. Follow the steps below

15First StepsDisplay DATE menu.• When turning the camera on andsetting the date and time for thefirst time, you can not return toHOME TIME ZONE menu.E

16First StepsDate not SetIf you exit without setting time and date, the (“date not set”) icon will flash in themonitor when the camera is in shootin

17Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyStep 1–Select ModeThis section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto shooting mode). In

18Basic PhotographyNumber of Exposures RemainingIf the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will bedisplayed in the moni

19Basic PhotographyStep 2–Frame the Picture1Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Pho-tographs can be framed in the monitor or thevi

iFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precautions in their entirety bef

20Basic PhotographyDigital Zoom• In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the cen-ter area of the

21Basic PhotographyStep 3–Focus and Shoot1FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway toset focus and exposure.• Focus and exposure will lock while

22Basic PhotographyDuring Recording• While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink,and at the same ti

23Basic PhotographyAutofocusThe COOLPIX 4200 has two modes that allow control of the Autofocus; AF area mode( 91) and Auto-focus mode ( 94).AF/AE lock

24Basic PhotographyStep 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback)Playback TipPictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from th

25Basic PhotographyDeleting Unwanted PicturesTo delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor:Deleting Your Last ShotAt any time during shooti

26Basic PhotographyImage File and Folder NamesIn the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with threeparts: a four lette

27Scene ModeScene ModeAssist and Scene ModesYour Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four “assist” and eleven “scene”modes. In these modes, camera

28Scene ModeFraming AssistThe four assist modes offer a selection of framing assistoptions that allow you to compose pictures with the helpof framing

29Scene ModePortrait Assist (portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits inwhich the main subject stands out clearly while back-ground details are

ii• Before replacing the battery, turnthe product off and make surethe power-on lamp has gone out.If you are using an AC adapterkit, be sure it is unp

30Scene ModeSettings for Assist ModesThe settings for flash, self-timer, macro close-up in Portrait assist, Landscape as-sist, Sports assist, and N

31Scene ModeLandscape Assist (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vividlandscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, andcontrast. A framing assist

32Scene ModeSports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic actionshots that capture moving objects. The assist menu letsyou freeze the action

33Scene ModeNight Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking por-trait shots at night, when it provides a natural balancebetween

34Scene Mode Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of eleven “scenes,”each corresponding to a common situation, such as abacklit subject, sunset, or i

35Scene ModeThe following scenes are available:Settings for Scene Modes• , , and indicate flash, self-timer, and macro close-up respectively.• ind

36Scene ModeDusk/DawnPreserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.• Noise reduction turns on automatically at sl

37Scene ModeClose upUse to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurr

38Scene ModeFireworks showSlow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.• Focus is fixed at infinity.• Exposure

39Scene ModeJoining Panorama PicturesTransfer the pictures taken with Panorama Assist to your computer ( 60) and use anappropriate software applicatio

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40Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a PanoramaSelect (Panorama assist) in scenemenu, and press .Return to shooting mode.Take first picture. Pan direct

41Scene ModeFull-Screen PlaybackWhen you press the (play) button after starting shooting, Panorama assist mode isterminated and the most recent pict

42More on PhotographyMore on Photography When Lighting Is Poor: Using the FlashThe following five flash modes are available:Flash RangeFlash range var

43More on PhotographyTo select the flash mode:Selecting Flash Mode While Using Manual OptionWhen AF area mode ( 91) is set to Manual ( 93) and focu

44More on Photography Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-TimerWhen the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten or three seconds after theshutter-

45More on PhotographyThe self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second be-fore the picture is taken, staying lit during the f

46More on Photography Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at veryshort distances

47More on Photography Controlling Exposure: Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggest-ed by the

48More on PhotographyChoosing a Value for Exposure CompensationAs a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brigh

49MoviesMoviesSelects Movie TypesIn the movie mode, the following settings in the movie menu can be selectedaccording to the purpose of playback.* App

ivNotice for customers in CanadaNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been

50MoviesAuto-focus Mode for Recording MoviesThe setting for Autofocus in the movie mode can be set in Auto-focus mode ( 94)in the shooting menu.• Cont

51MoviesRecording MoviesMovies can be recorded with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in micro-phone.Notes on Movies• Depending on the make of mem

52MoviesViewing MoviesIn the full-screen playback mode ( 41), movies canbe played with sound. Movies are indicated by icon and can be viewed by pressi

53More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures: Full-Screen PlaybackPressing the button in the shooting mode willd

54More on PlaybackHistogramWhen pressing in the full-screen playback mode, a histogram is displayed. Images in the MemoryThe pictures in the memory

55More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomUse the (T) button to zoom in on still images dis-played in full-screen playback.Playback ZoomP

56More on PlaybackCropping PicturesWhen a picture is displayed in the playback zoom mode ( 55), you can croppart of a picture and save it as a separat

57More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackA voice memo can be recorded using the built-inmicrophone ( 2) and appended to any picturemarked

58More on PlaybackStorageVoice memo file names consist of an identifier (“DSCN” for memos appended to orig-inal pictures), a four-digit file number co

59More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on TVThe EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable provided with your camera can be usedto connect the camera to a television

vUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and includecomplex electronic circuitry. Only

60More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on a ComputerUsing the UC-E6 USB cable and provided software with your camera, you can view your photographs and mo

61More on PlaybackChoosing a USB OptionSelect mode. Highlight USB and press .Select PTP or Mass storage, and press.

62More on PlaybackConnecting the USB CableTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that thecamera is off, connect the UC-E6

63More on PlaybackDisconnecting the CameraWhen PTP is selected in USB:You can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer iscomplet

64More on PlaybackPrinting PicturesPictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printedin the same way as pictures taken with a

65More on Playback Print SetPrint set in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” listingthe pictures to be printed, the number of p

66More on PlaybackUse (+) or (–) to specify numberof prints (up to 9). • To deselect picture, press (–) downwhen number of print is 1.• Repeat s

67More on PlaybackPrint SetIf you display the Print set menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info optionswill be reset.Difference Between D

68More on PlaybackPrinting via Direct USB ConnectionYour camera allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera using Pict-Bridge. If the UC-E6

69More on Playback2 Connecting the USB CableAfter turning the camera off, connect the camera to the printer with the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with yo

viTable of ContentsFor Your Safety ...

70More on PlaybackHighlight Print selection and press .• To print one copy of all pictures in thememory or on the memory card, high-light Print all i

71More on PlaybackError MessagesIf an error message is displayed, an error has occurred. Afterchecking the printer and resolving any problems as direc

72More on PlaybackTo Directly Print the Pictures Specified in a Print SetThe pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card are printed directly,

73The Shooting MenuThe Shooting MenuUsing the Shooting MenuIn (auto) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from the shootingmenu:Option Desc

74The Shooting MenuTo Display the Shooting Menu:To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu:Rotate the mode dial to (autoshooting).Display shooting m

75The Shooting MenuImage ModeThe size of the files, and with it the number of im-ages that can be recorded on the memory or thememory card, depends on

76The Shooting MenuImage Quality and CompressionThe process of reducing the file size of a picture when storing it is called compression.In this camer

77The Shooting MenuImage SizeImage size can be selected from the following fiveoptions according to your shooting intent:* All figures are approximate

78The Shooting MenuImage Quality/Size and Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored

79The Shooting MenuWhite BalanceAbout White BalanceThe color of the light reflected from an object varieswith the color of the light source. The human

viiMore on Playback... 53Viewing Pictures on the Camera...

80The Shooting Menu Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting undermixed lighting or to compensate for light sourceswith a strong

81The Shooting MenuMeteringThe metering menu offers a choice of three meter-ing methods for determining how the camera setsexposure. Select from the f

82The Shooting MenuContinuousAccording to the shooting condition, Single orthree continuous options ( Continuous, 5shot buffer or Multi-shot 16) ca

83The Shooting MenuRestrictions on Camera Settings• Autofocus, exposure, and white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in eachs

84The Shooting MenuBest Shot SelectorWhen the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the cam-era takes a maximum of ten pictures as long as theshutter-rele

85The Shooting MenuImage AdjustmentImage adjustment is used to adjust contrast auto-matically for optimal results before recording pic-tures to the me

86The Shooting MenuImage SharpeningThe camera automatically processes pictures to em-phasize the borders between light and dark areasof the picture, m

87The Shooting MenuSensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera re-acts to light. With Auto (default setting), ISO sensitiv-ity aut

88The Shooting MenuAuto BracketingIn some situations, you may find it difficult to selectappropriate exposure compensation and white bal-ance settings

89The Shooting MenuWhen Selecting “Auto bracketing”• The Flash mode is set to .• Noise reduction has no effect even if this option is set to On.Restr