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Table of Contents
Product Documentation .................................................................................. i
For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii
Notices ........................................................................................................... iv
Introduction: Getting Started ......................................................................... 1
Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... 2
Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500: The Parts of the Camera and Their
Functions ......................................................................................................... 4
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX4500 ................................................. 4
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ 6
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ 9
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... 9
Step 2—Insert the Battery ............................................................................... 10
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card .................................................................... 12
Step 4—Choose a Language .......................................................................... 14
Step 5—Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... 15
Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback..................................................... 17
Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. 18
Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................................. 18
Step 2—Choose Auto Mode ........................................................................... 19
Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... 20
Step 4—Frame the Picture .............................................................................. 20
Step 5—Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... 24
Step 6—Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... 26
Basic Playback: Quick Review and Playback ................................................. 27
Quick Review .................................................................................................. 28
Full-Screen Playback ....................................................................................... 29
Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................ 30
Connections: Connecting to External Devices ............................................... 31
Connecting to a Computer: Nikon View 5 .................................................... 32
Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 ....................................................... 32
Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ................................. 34
Connecting to a Television or VCR: Television Playback .............................. 40
Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls ................................................... 41
Shooting-Mode Selection: Shooting and Exposure Modes ......................... 42
Scene Mode ................................................................................................... 44
P: Programmed Auto ...................................................................................... 52
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................... 53
A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................ 54
M: Manual ..................................................................................................... 55