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- Notices2
  - Trademark Information2
Chapter 1 Notices & Trademark Information3
Chapter 2 Chapters At a Glance3
- Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NX4
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 3 Table of Contents5
Table of Contents7
Chapter 4 Introduction11
- Introduction11
- RAW File Format Benefits11
- Camera Relationship12
- U Point® Technology12
Chapter 5 System Requirements & Installation13
- System Requirements & Installation13
- System Requirements13
- Windows13
- Macintosh13
- Installation14
- Windows14
- Macintosh14
- Color Management Options15
- Product15
- Upgrading from Capture NX Version 116
- Nikon User Support Information (U.S.A.)16
Chapter 6 Getting Started17
- Getting Started17
- Launching Capture NX 217
- Convert Capture NX Version 1 Labels17
- Welcome Screen18
- Open Recent Image18
- Open Recent Folder18
- Don't Show Again18
- Drag an Image here to Open It (Macintosh Only)18
- Browsing and Opening Images19
- Using the Browser19
- Using Open Image19
- Using Viewnx20
- Using Nikon Transfer20
- File Format Differences21
- Nef21
- Tiff21
- Jpeg22
- Workflow Suggestions22
- Printing24
- Printing a Single Image24
- Printing Contact Sheets28
- Batch Processing30
- Applying a Series of Enhancements to a Folder of30
- Images30
- Adding XMP/IPTC Data to a Series of Images Using an XMP/IPTC Preset33
- Converting NEF RAW Files into JPEG or TIFF Files35
- To Convert a Folder of Files from NEF RAW to JPEG or TIFF35
- To Convert Selected Files from the Browser37
Chapter 7 Preferences39
- Preferences39
- General40
- Open with Application40
- Place Open with TIFF File in40
- D1X RAW Default40
- Default Units40
- Default Save as41
- Keep All Steps Active in Edit List41
- Folder for Temporary Data41
- Color Management42
- Default RGB Color Space42
- Use this Instead of Embedded Profile42
- CMYK Separation Profile42
- Printer Profile42
- Use this Profile When Printing42
- Intent43
- Use Black Point Compensation43
- Levels & Sampling44
- Levels & Curves44
- Dropper Sample Size45
- Display46
- Grid46
- Selection Overlay47
- Image47
- Cache Settings48
- Browsing Cache48
- Editing Cache48
- XMP/IPTC Presets50
- Available Presets50
- Field Editor50
- New51
- Duplicate51
- Delete51
- Import51
- Export51
- Labels52
- Label Compatibility52
- Available Labels53
- Manage Settings53
- Add53
- Delete53
- Workspaces54
- Default Workspaces54
- My Workspaces54
- Reset Shortcuts54
- Add54
- Delete55
Chapter 8 Interface57
- Overview57
- Editor57
- Menu Bar57
- Browser57
- Folders58
- Metadata58
- Toolbar58
- Bird's Eye58
- Edit List58
- Photo Info58
- Image Window58
- Workspaces59
- Browser59
- Metadata60
- Multi-Purpose60
- Edit60
- Creating Custom Workspaces60
- Working with Multiple Screens62
- Additional Screen Sub-Menu62
- Desktop63
- Swap Workspaces63
- Image Window64
- Image Name64
- Zoom Ratio64
- File Size64
- Color Profile64
- Soft Proof65
- Window & Palette Functionality67
- Minimizing & Maximizing Palettes67
- Docking & Undocking Palettes67
- Grip Edge67
- Resize Control67
- Finding Palettes68
Chapter 9 The Browser69
- Browser Overview69
- Opening a Folder of Images in the Browser70
- Using the Folders Palette70
- Using Open Folder in Browser70
- Using Nikon Transfer71
- Navigating Within the Browser72
- Filtering Tools72
- Filter by Label72
- Filter by Rating73
- File Type to Display73
- Sorting Tools74
- Sort by74
- Then Sort by74
- Labeling and Rating Toolbar75
- Add Label75
- Add Rating75
- Browser Header76
- Browser View Selector76
- Thumbnail Grid76
- Thumbnail List78
- Opening Images from the Browser80
Chapter 10 The Folders Palette81
- Favorite Folders Section82
- Adding Favorites82
- Deleting Favorites82
- Folder Structure Section82
Chapter 11 The Metadata Palette83
- File & Camera Information Section83
- XMP/IPTC Information Section84
- Adding Image Information84
- Copying and Pasting IPTC Information85
- Creating XMP/IPTC Presets86
- Loading XMP/IPTC Presets88
- Managing XMP/IPTC Presets88
Chapter 12 Activity Toolbar89
- Activity Toolbar89
- Workspace Selector89
- Launch Nikon Transfer89
- Print90
Chapter 13 The Toolbar91
- The Toolbar91
- Tool Options Bar91
- Direct Select Tool91
- Hand Tool92
- Zoom Tool92
- Rotate Tool93
- Straighten Tool93
- Crop Tool95
- Crop Method96
- Show Crop Assistance Grid96
- Black Control Point97
- Black Control Point Method98
- Advanced99
- Neutral Control Point100
- Neutral Control Point Method102
- Show Selection102
- Color Picker102
- Advanced103
- White Control Point103
- White Control Point Method104
- Advanced105
- Color Control Point105
- Color Control Point Mode107
- Show Selection108
- Protect Details108
- Color Picker108
- Method108
- Red-Eye Control Point109
- Auto Retouch Brush110
- Size111
- Selection Control Point112
- Lasso and Marquee Tools113
- Lasso Tool113
- Polygon Lasso Tool113
- Rectangle Marquee Tool113
- Oval Marquee Tool113
- Edge Softness114
- Selection Brush Tool115
- Brush Hardness116
- Opacity117
- Pressure Controls117
- Selection Gradient Tools118
- Linear Gradient Tool118
- Radial Gradient Tool118
- Gradient Range119
- Fill / Remove Tools120
Chapter 14 Bird's Eye121
Chapter 15 Edit List123
- Edit List123
- Introduction to the Edit List124
- Show/Hide Triangles125
- Apply Checkbox125
- Reset Button125
- Delete Button125
- Version126
- Original126
- Last Saved126
- (Current)126
- New Version126
- Edit Versions126
- Batch Menu127
- Develop Section128
- Camera Settings129
- Hue Adjustment137
- Quick Fix139
- Highlight Protection140
- Camera & Lens Corrections141
- Adjust Section145
- Selection Information145
- Adjust & Filter Pull-Down Menu147
- Link Icon147
- Enhancement Controls147
- Opacity Mixer148
- Working with the Edit List150
- Deleting Steps and Enhancements150
- Copying and Pasting Steps and Enhancements150
- Linking Enhancements151
- Swapping Enhancements151
- New Step Button152
Chapter 16 Photo Info153
- Photo Info153
- Histogram153
- Channels154
- Double Threshold154
- Clear155
- Watch Points155
- Add Watch Point Button156
- Color Model156
- Sample Size156
Chapter 17 The Color Picker157
- Color Wheel158
- Color Triangle158
- RGB Selection Boxes158
- HSB Selection Boxes158
- LAB Selection Boxes158
- Last Selected & Previous Picks159
- Color Eyedropper159
- Swatches Show/Hide Triangle159
- Swatches Section159
Chapter 18 File Menu161
- Open Image161
- Open with161
- Open Folder in Browser162
- Open Recent162
- Launch Nikon Transfer162
- Launch Camera Control Pro162
- Save162
- Jpeg162
- Save as163
- Nef163
- Tiff163
Chapter 19 Edit Menu171
- Undo171
- Redo171
Chapter 20 Adjust Menu183
- Light > Levels & Curves183
- Channel Selector185
- Curve Editor185
- Black and White Output Sliders186
- Black, MID Point, and White Sliders186
- Show before / after Histogram187
- Auto Contrast187
- Set White Point187
- Set Neutral Point187
- Set Black Point188
- Add Anchor Point188
- Reset Current Channel188
- Reset All Channels188
- Temporary Cancel188
- Light > Contrast / Brightness188
- Contrast188
- Brightness189
- Light > Auto Levels189
- Auto Levels Method189
- Correct Contrast189
- Correct Color Cast190
- Light > D-Lighting190
- Faster (HS) Method190
- Better Quality (HQ) Method190
- Color > LCH191
- Master Lightness192
- Color Lightness195
- Chroma196
- Hue197
- Color > Color Balance199
- Brightness199
- Contrast199
- Red199
- Green199
- Blue199
- Color > Color Booster200
- Protect Skin Tones200
- Level200
- Color > Saturation / Warmth200
- Saturation200
- Warmth200
- Focus > Gaussian Blur201
- Radius201
- Opacity201
- Focus > High Pass201
- Focus > Unsharp Mask202
- Color203
- Intensity204
- Radius204
- Threshold204
- Delete204
- Correct > Distortion Control204
- Correction204
- Fill Color205
- Correct > Color Aberration Control205
- Red - Cyan205
- Blue - Yellow205
- Noise Reduction206
- Intensity206
- Sharpness207
- Method207
- Edge Noise Reduction207
- Color Profile208
- Apply Profile208
- Convert to Profile209
Chapter 21 Filter Menu211
- Filter Menu211
- Photo Effects211
- Enhance Photo211
- Black and White212
- Sepia213
- Tinted214
- Add Grain / Noise215
- Grain Strength215
- Grain Color215
- Grain Type215
- Contrast: Color Range215
- Hue215
- Contrast215
- Brightness216
- Colorize216
- Color216
- Opacity216
- Blending Mode216
- Black and White Conversion216
- Filter Hue217
- Color Filter Strength217
- Brightness217
- Contrast218
- Third-Party Plug-Ins218
Chapter 22 Batch Menu219
- Batch Menu219
- Run Batch Process219
- Batch Process219
- Watched Folder221
- File Naming Dialog223
- Processing Queue224
- Copy Adjustments226
- Paste Adjustments226
- Save Adjustments227
- Load Adjustments227
- Copy IPTC Info228
- Paste IPTC Info228
- Save XMP/IPTC Preset228
- Load XMP/IPTC Preset228
Chapter 23 View Menu229
- View Menu229
- Selection Display229
- Hide Selection229
- Show Overlay230
- Show Mask230
- Show All Control Points230
- Show Active Selection230
- Show Watch Points230
- Show Grid231
- Show Focus Point231
- Show Lost Highlights231
- Show Lost Shadows232
- View at 100233
- Fit to Screen233
- Zoom in233
- Zoom out234
- Full Screen234
- Presentation234
- Hide Palettes235
- Compare Images236
- Compare in Browser236
- Compare in Editor237
- Compare with Original238
Chapter 24 Window Menu239
- Workspace239
- Reset Workspace239
- Browser239
- Folders239
- Metadata239
- Toolbar240
- Bird's Eye240
- Edit List240
- Photo Info240
- Cascade240
- Tile240
Chapter 25 Help Menu241
- Contents241
- Technical Support241
- Show Welcome Screen242
- Update Capture NX 2242
- About Capture NX 2242
Chapter 26 Appendix: Short-Cuts243
- The Browser243
- The Toolbar244
- Photo Info244
- File Menu245
- Edit Menu245
- Adjust Menu246
- Filter Menu246
- Batch Menu246
- View246
- Window Menu247
- Help247
- Apple Specific Shortcut247
Chapter 27 Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles249
Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles249
- Profiles with a Gamma Value of 1.8249
- Profiles with a Gamma Value of 2.2249
- Capture NX 2251
- Profiles252
Chapter 28 Appendix: Additional Notices253
Appendix: Additional Notices253
- General253
- Nikon Message Center Agent253
- Installation253
- Camera Adjustments254
- White Balance254
- Color Mode255
- Exposure Compensation255
- Image Dust off256
- Vignette Control257
- Opening Images257
- Saving Images258
- Printing258
- Size / Resolution259
- Color Management Preferences (Windows)259
- Color Management Preferences (Macintosh)259
- Levels & Curves260
- D-Lighting261
- Unsharp Mask261
- Color Aberration Control261
- Batch Processing261
Chapter 29 Index263
Chapter 30 Contact Information267
- Life-Long Learning267

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