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Nikon COOLPIX 4500 User Manual

Nikon COOLPIX 4500
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Printed in Japan
S2H05000501(11)
6MAA2311-05
DIGITAL CAMERA
The Guide to Digital Photography
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Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel4 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/1.8 \
Optical zoom- x
Focal length range7.85 - 32 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)10/8
InterfaceUSB 1.1, AV out
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed8 - 1/2300 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)38 - 155 mm
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modescontinuous auto focus, multi point auto focus, single auto focus, spot auto focus
Macro focusing range (wide)0.02 -? m
ISO sensitivity200, 400, 800
Compatible memory cardsCF
Motion JPEG frame rate15 fps
Field of view97 %
Display diagonal1.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)110000 pixels
Product colorBlack
Battery typeEN-EL1
Flash modesauto, Red-eye reduction
Scene modesbeach, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, party (indoor), Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth50 mm
Width130 mm
Height73 mm
Weight360 g

Summary

Shoot, View, and Enjoy

STEP 1—Ready the camera

Steps to prepare the camera for use.

STEP 2—Take pictures

Instructions for capturing photos.

STEP 3—Play them back…

How to review captured images.

…and delete unwanted pictures

Steps for removing unwanted photos.

STEP 4—Install camera software

Guide to installing camera software.

STEP 5—Enjoy your pictures

Tips for viewing and enjoying photos.

Product Documentation

Quick-Start Guide

Guide for unpacking and initial setup of the camera.

Guide to Digital Photography

Complete operating instructions for the camera.

Nikon View 5 Reference Manual

Details on using the Nikon View 5 software.

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Explains warning symbols for potential injury.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Warns against viewing the sun through the viewfinder.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Procedure for safe handling of equipment malfunctions.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Warning against use in environments with flammable gas.

Do not place strap around neck

Caution about camera strap placement to prevent strangulation.

Do not disassemble

Warning against unauthorized disassembly and advice for repair.

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries

Guidelines for safe handling, charging, and replacing batteries.

Notices

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

FCC compliance statement regarding radio frequency interference.

Interface Cables

Recommendation to use Nikon-provided interface cables.

Notice for customers in Canada

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Legal restrictions on copying and reproduction of materials.

Trademark Information

List of trademarks and registered trademarks.

Introduction: Getting Started

Overview: About This Manual

Explains manual organization and conventions used.

First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera

Guides users through initial camera setup and operation.

Overview: About This Manual

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Emphasizes using only Nikon-certified accessories to prevent damage.

Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500

Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX4500

Visual guide to camera parts with numbered references.

How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays

Explains the usage of camera controls and the monitor display.

First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap securely.

Step 2—Insert the Battery

Guide for correctly inserting the camera's battery.

Read Battery Warnings

Emphasizes reading and following all battery safety instructions.

Alternative Power Sources

Information on using AC adapters and alternative batteries.

The Clock Battery

Explains the camera's internal clock power source and its reset requirements.

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card

Formatting Memory Cards

Explains the process and importance of formatting memory cards.

Removing Memory Cards

Instructions for safely removing memory cards from the camera.

Step 4—Choose a Language

Step 5—Set the Time and Date

Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures: The Basics

Details the fundamental steps involved in taking pictures using the camera.

Auto Power Off

Explains automatic power-off feature for battery conservation.

Step 2—Choose Auto Mode

Guide to selecting and confirming the camera's auto shooting mode.

Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)

Optional adjustments for camera settings in auto mode.

Step 4—Frame the Picture

Instructions on how to frame a subject using the camera's lens.

The Built-in Speedlight

Information about the camera's pop-up flash and its operation.

Swivel Limit

Explains the function of the swivel limit switch for lens rotation.

Monitor or Viewfinder?

Guidance on choosing between monitor and viewfinder for framing.

Don’t Block the Shot

Warning to keep fingers away from lens and flash window.

Controlling the Monitor

How to turn the monitor on/off and hide/display indicators.

Step 5—Focus and Shoot

Steps for focusing the camera and taking a picture.

During Recording

Information about recording status indicators and buffer memory.

Step 6—Put the Camera Away

Instructions for properly storing the camera after use.

Basic Playback: Quick Review and Playback

Covers viewing pictures immediately after taking them.

During Playback

Notes on safe practices during picture playback.

Quick Review

How to quickly review the last picture taken.

When the Memory Card Contains No Pictures

What happens when no pictures are available for playback.

Full-Screen Playback

Operations performed in full-screen playback mode.

Thumbnail Playback

How to view multiple pictures as small thumbnails.

Connections: Connecting to External Devices

Connecting to a Computer: Nikon View 5

Detailed steps for installing and using Nikon View 5 software.

Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5

Prerequisites and system requirements for installing Nikon View 5.

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader

Steps to install Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing instructions.

Read installation instructions for Nikon View 5

How to access and read the Nikon View 5 installation guide.

Already Have Nikon View?

Notes on upgrading or using existing versions of Nikon View.

Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer

Steps for establishing a connection between the camera and computer.

Direct Connection: Connecting Your Camera by Cable

How to connect the camera directly to a computer using a USB cable.

Before Connecting the Camera

Important checks and preparations before connecting the camera.

Use a Reliable Power Source

Ensuring adequate power during data transfer.

Transfer pictures to your computer

Steps to transfer image files from the camera to the computer.

Selecting Pictures for Transfer

How to choose specific pictures for transfer using Auto Transfer.

Remove the camera from the system

Procedures for safely disconnecting the camera from the computer.

Reading Pictures from Memory Cards

How to transfer pictures directly from a memory card using a reader.

Removing the Memory Card

Steps to safely remove memory cards from readers or PC card slots.

Connecting to a Television or VCR: Television Playback

Guide for connecting the camera to a TV or VCR for playback.

Use an AC Adapter

Recommendation to use an AC adapter for extended playback.

Choosing a Video Mode

How to select NTSC or PAL video output standards.

Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls

Shooting-Mode Selection: Shooting and Exposure Modes

Overview of available shooting and exposure modes.

Scene Mode

Details the sixteen scene modes for specific shooting situations.

Image Quality and Size

Explains how to adjust image quality and size settings.

Close Up

Specific settings and advice for close-up photography.

Focus Mode: Focusing Near and Far

Explains how to select and use different focus modes.

Macro Close-Up

Guidance for macro photography and close-up focusing.

Autofocus

Details the autofocus system and tips for good results.

Choose the Center Focus Area

Recommends selecting the center focus area for focus lock.

Focus and Exposure Lock

How to lock focus and exposure for composition changes.

Autoexposure Lock

How to lock exposure independently of focus.

Manual Focus

Instructions for using manual focus when autofocus is insufficient.

Notes on Manual Focus

Important considerations and tips for manual focus operation.

Optical and Digital Zoom: Framing Pictures

How to use optical and digital zoom for framing shots.

Optical vs. Digital Zoom

Compares optical and digital zoom and their effects on image quality.

Digital Zoom

How to enable and use the digital zoom feature.

Restrictions on Digital Zoom

Conditions under which digital zoom is not available.

Flash Mode: Flash Photography

Explains the different flash modes and their usage.

Auto Flash Off

Explains when the flash automatically turns off.

The Flash-Ready Lamp

Information about the flash-ready lamp indicator.

Using the Built-in Speedlight

Instructions and warnings related to using the built-in flash.

The Sync Terminal

How to connect external flash units using the sync terminal.

Using an Optional Speedlight

Guidance on using external Nikon Speedlights.

Notes on the Built-in Speedlight

Additional notes and precautions for the built-in flash.

Close-Ups

Notes on flash performance for close-up subjects.

When Lighting Is Poor

How poor lighting affects photos and how to mitigate noise.

Making Movies: Movie Mode

Instructions for recording movies with the camera.

Exposure Compensation: Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects

How to adjust exposure for challenging lighting and contrast situations.

The FUNC Button

Explains how the FUNC button relates to exposure compensation.

Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value

Guidance on selecting appropriate exposure compensation values.

Sensitivity: Reacting Faster to Light

How to adjust ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

Keep or Delete: Picture Review

Options for deciding whether to keep or delete pictures.

Disable Delete

How to prevent accidental deletion of images.

More About Playback: Playback Options

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Detailed instructions on using playback zoom to magnify images.

Notes on Playback Zoom

Limitations and tips for using the playback zoom feature.

Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture

Steps to create smaller versions of pictures for easier sharing.

Restrictions on Small Picture

Explains limitations for creating small picture copies.

Movie Playback

How to play back movie files recorded by the camera.

Inverted Playback

Explains playback behavior for movies recorded with the lens pointing towards the monitor.

Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo

How to record and manage voice memos for captured images.

Photo Information

How to view detailed information about each photograph.

File Information

Details about file naming conventions and metadata.

Shooting Information, Page 2

Displays shooting parameters like focal length and focus mode.

Shooting Information, Page 3

Displays white balance, color, sharpening, and file size.

Exposure Information

Shows histogram and exposure details for images.

Focus Confirmation

Displays focus confirmation status and areas in focus.

Menu Guide: Camera Menu Options

Index to Menu Options

Detailed listing and explanation of all menu items and their functions.

Using Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations

Explains how to navigate and use the camera's menu system.

The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

Covers all options for fine-tuning shooting settings.

Keeping Colors True: White Balance

Explains white balance and how to adjust it for accurate color.

Fine-Tuning White Balance

Advanced adjustment of white balance settings.

Preset White Balance

Using preset white balance for specific lighting conditions.

Measuring Light: Metering

Explains the different metering methods for exposure.

Taking a Sequence of Shots: Continuous

Explains continuous shooting modes and movie recording.

Ultra HS/Movie

Specifics of Ultra HS and Movie recording modes.

Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector)

How to use the Best Shot Selector to improve sharpness.

Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment

How to adjust image contrast and brightness.

Controlling Color: Saturation Control

How to adjust color saturation and create B&W/Sepia images.

Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size

How image quality and size affect memory card usage.

Image Quality

Explains image compression and quality settings.

Image Size

Explains pixel dimensions and their impact on storage and printing.

Storing Menu Settings: User Setting

How to save and recall custom camera settings.

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

How to adjust image sharpening for sharper edges.

Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: Lens

How to configure camera settings for use with converter lenses.

Slide Copy Adapter: Inverse Color

Using the slide copy adapter for inverse color film viewing.

Controlling Exposure: Exposure Options

Options for managing camera exposure settings.

AE Lock

How to lock exposure for consistent results across multiple shots.

Exp. +/–

How to adjust exposure compensation to alter image brightness.

Controlling Focus: Focus Options

Options for selecting focus area and mode.

Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode

How to choose where the camera focuses.

Auto-Focus Mode

How the camera adjusts focus automatically.

Focus Confirmation

Visual confirmation of focus in the monitor.

Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options

Options for controlling optical and digital zoom.

Digital Tele

How to enable and use digital zoom.

Startup Position

Setting the initial zoom position when the camera is turned on.

Fixed Aperture

How to maintain a fixed aperture while zooming.

Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options

Options for controlling built-in and external flash units.

Pop-Up Settings for the Built-in Speedlight: Pop-Up

Controls whether the built-in flash pops up automatically.

Controlling Flash Output: Variable Power

How to adjust the intensity of the flash output.

Options for Optional Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl

Controls for built-in flash when using optional Speedlights.

Using an Optional Speedlight

How to use external flash units with the camera.

Varying Settings Automatically: Auto Bracketing

How to automatically vary settings for exposure or white balance.

WB Bracketing

How to bracket white balance settings for optimal color.

Restrictions on Bracketing

Conditions where bracketing cannot be used.

Avoiding “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction

How to reduce digital noise in images.

Restrictions on Noise Reduction

Conditions where noise reduction cannot be used.

Restoring Default Settings: Reset All

How to reset camera settings to factory defaults.

The Set-up Menu: Camera Setup

Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options

Controls for monitor brightness and display modes.

Controlling the Monitor: Display Mode (P, S, A, M Only)

How to set monitor behavior at startup and during playback.

Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness

How to adjust the monitor's brightness level.

Customizing Camera Controls: Controls

How to assign functions to the FUNC button and multi selector.

FUNC

Customizing the function assigned to the FUNC button.

AE-L, AF-L

How to lock focus and exposure using the multi selector.

Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off

Setting the automatic power-off timer to save battery.

File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu

Controls how picture files are named and numbered.

Audio Confirmation: Shutter Sound

Controls camera sound feedback (beeps).

Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format

How to format memory cards for use in the camera.

Before Formatting

Important precautions before formatting a memory card.

Setting the Time and Date: Date

How to set the camera's date and time.

Confirming Shutter Release: Shot Confirmation

How to confirm shutter release with the self-timer lamp.

Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt

Saving image metadata to a text file.

Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode

Selecting the video output standard (NTSC/PAL).

Choosing a Language: Language

Setting the camera's display language.

Protecting Images from Deletion: Disable Delete

Preventing accidental deletion of images or formatting.

Choosing a USB Option: USB

Selecting the USB protocol (PTP or Mass Storage).

The Playback Menu: Managing the Pictures

Deleting Pictures: Delete

How to delete selected or all pictures and manage transfer/print markings.

Deleting Selected Pictures: Selected Images

Selecting specific pictures for deletion.

Before Deletion

Important note about recovering deleted pictures.

Deleting All Pictures: Erase All Images

Deleting all images from the memory card.

Removing Transfer Marking from All Images: Transfer

Removing transfer marks from all images.

Cancelling the Current Print Order: Print Set

Cancelling an active print order.

Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders

How to select folders for viewing images.

Deleting Folders: Delete

How to delete folders created by Panorama Assist or Ultra HS.

Automated Playback: Slide Show

How to play back images automatically in a slideshow.

Changing the Display Interval

Adjusting the display duration of each image in a slideshow.

Changing Vertical Perspective: Perspective Control

Adjusting the vertical perspective of images.

Restrictions on Perspective Control

Limitations on applying perspective control.

Choosing a Size for Small Pictures: Small Pic.

Selecting the dimensions for small picture copies.

Perspective Control

Notes on the appearance and cropping of transformed images.

Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect

Protecting images from accidental deletion.

Hiding Pictures During Playback: Hide Image

Hiding images to exclude them from slideshows or normal playback.

Ordering Prints: Print Set

Setting up print orders and specifying print details.

Cancelling the Print Order

How to cancel an existing print order.

Selecting Images for Transfer: Auto Transfer

Choosing specific images for transfer to a computer.

Selecting Pictures for Transfer: Selected Photos

How to select individual pictures for transfer.

Selecting All Pictures for Transfer: All Photos

Selecting all pictures on the memory card for transfer.

Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources

Optional Accessories

List of available accessories for the COOLPIX4500.

Approved Memory Cards

List of memory cards tested and approved for use with the camera.

Caring for the Camera and Battery

Precautions for maintaining the camera and battery.

Storage

Guidelines for storing the camera during extended periods.

Tips and Tricks for Handling Batteries

Advice for optimal battery performance and care.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the camera's lens, monitor, and body.

Lens

Specific instructions for cleaning the camera lens.

Monitor

Instructions for cleaning the camera monitor safely.

Body

General cleaning instructions for the camera body.

Web Resources

Online resources for product information and support.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for camera issues.

Monitor is hard to read

Solutions for issues with monitor readability.

Can not change lens angle

Troubleshooting steps when the lens angle cannot be adjusted.

No photo is taken when shutter-release button is fully pressed

Reasons and solutions when the camera fails to take pictures.

Picture is in monitor is upside down

Solutions for inverted images in the monitor.

Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image

Addresses issues with digital noise in images.

Flash does not fire

Troubleshooting steps when the camera's flash fails to operate.

Colors are unnatural

Solutions for unnatural colors due to incorrect white balance or saturation.

Error Messages

Explains common error messages and their solutions.

A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

Explains how static charge can affect camera operation.

Specifications

System requirements (Nikon View 5): Windows

Specifies system requirements for Nikon View 5 on Windows.

System requirements (Nikon View 5): Macintosh

Specifies system requirements for Nikon View 5 on Macintosh.

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