Nikon 26277 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... ii
Read This First........................................................................................................................................ ii
Confirming the Package Contents............................................................................................................. ii
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv
For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi
WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notices..................................................................................................................................................... ix
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1
Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................................. 2
The Camera Body................................................................................................................................................. 2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 4
Controls Used in Playback Mode................................................................................................................ 5
The Monitor.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................... 8
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode.......................................................... 8
Using the Rotary Multi Selector................................................................................................................... 9
Using Menus (the d Button)................................................................................................................. 10
Attaching the Camera Strap........................................................................................................................ 12
The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 13
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 14
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery................................................................................................. 16
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 18
Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 19
Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 19
Step 1 Turn the Camera On............................................................................................................. 20
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 21
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 22
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 24
Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 25
Step 3 Frame a Picture...................................................................................................................... 26
Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 27
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 28
Step 5 Play Back Images................................................................................................................... 30
Changing How Images Are Displayed.................................................................................................. 31
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 32
Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 35
A (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................................... 36
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings....................................................................................................... 36
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu................................................................................ 37