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General| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | COOLPIX995 |
| Category | Digital Camera |
| Language | English |
Explains button color and text display conventions used in the manual.
Contains important safety information to read before operating the camera.
Covers warnings against flammable gas, improper strap use, and disassembly.
Details safe practices for handling, inserting, and storing camera batteries.
Advises on safe use of cables, child safety, and memory cards.
Warns about flash usage near eyes and viewfinder safety during operation.
Covers protection from water, dust, magnetic fields, and temperature changes.
Advises on handling the lens, moving parts, and avoiding shocks.
Explains battery indicator behavior and performance in cold conditions.
Details precautions for inserting and removing memory cards.
Provides regulatory compliance information for radio frequency interference.
Outlines legal prohibitions on copying and copyright compliance.
Details manual update policy and disclaims liability for product use.
Discusses using CompactFlash cards for photo storage.
Introduces the fast track guide and initial setup recommendations.
Recommends regular servicing and provides online support resources.
Explains how the manual is organized from basic to advanced operations.
Lists and labels external parts of the camera with numbers.
Describes how button functions vary depending on the camera mode.
Outlines sections covering advanced operations, menus, connections, and miscellaneous topics.
Provides visual diagrams of the memory card slot and connector areas.
Shows a diagram illustrating the built-in speedlight mechanism.
Identifies various external parts of the camera with numbered labels.
Details the location and primary function of key buttons on the camera.
Explains how specific buttons (19, 20, 21) change function between modes.
Clarifies how buttons 19, 20, and 21 operate differently in shooting vs. playback.
Details the various indicators and icons displayed on the camera's control panel.
Explains viewfinder marks for close-ups and autofocus target area indicators.
Details the icons and information displayed on the monitor during shooting.
Explains the meaning of various indicators shown in shooting mode.
Details the icons and information displayed on the monitor during playback.
Explains the meanings of the flash status indicators.
Explains the meanings of the autofocus status indicators.
Guide for inserting the camera battery correctly.
Guide for inserting the CF memory card correctly.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting the CF memory card.
Instructions for formatting a new CF memory card before first use.
Steps for setting the mode dial and checking battery power.
Guides for setting date/time and selecting image quality and size.
Instructions on framing shots using zoom and composition techniques.
Details on achieving focus and confirming it using the camera's indicators.
Guidance on using the built-in speedlight and taking the final picture.
Instructions on how to quickly review the captured image.
Explains how to use the Quick button for immediate image review.
Instructions on finalizing shots and managing images.
Explains how to access and navigate the camera's shooting menus.
Details on setting white balance and choosing metering modes.
Settings for continuous shooting, best shot selector, and image adjustments.
Explains how to adjust saturation and set image contrast.
Details on selecting and using optional lens converters.
Covers user settings, AE Lock, Auto Bracketing, and Exposure Compensation.
Settings for focus modes, AF area, and image sharpening.
Features for auto bracketing, WB bracketing, and noise reduction.
How to restore camera settings to their default values.
Explains how to access and navigate the camera's set-up menus.
Covers folder management and monitor display settings.
Details on assigning functions to control buttons.
Settings for controls, zoom options, and auto power off timer.
Options for file numbering and CF card formatting.
Covers flash control, shutter sound, and date/time configuration.
Settings for text recording, video output, and language.
Options for selecting video output standard and menu language.
Enables or disables the function to delete all image files at once.
Playback functions for deleting images, managing folders, and slide shows.
Playback functions for protecting and hiding images from view.
Playback options for hiding images and preparing photos for printing.
Configuration for automatic image transfer to a computer.
Adjusts the brightness and color hue of the camera's monitor.
Settings for camera sound feedback and automatic power off.
Procedures for formatting CF cards and setting date/time.
Selection of video output standard (NTSC or PAL).
Ensures all necessary components are included in the camera package.
Lists the types of batteries compatible with the camera.
Step-by-step guide for inserting the battery into the camera.
Instructions for securing the battery cover and checking power status.
Information on using the supplied charger and optional AC adapter.
Explains the meaning of battery level indicators and their behavior.
Guide to accessing the set-up menu to configure date and time.
Steps for setting year, month, day, hour, minute, and display sequence.
Final steps to confirm date and time settings and start the clock.
Details on how the camera's clock backup battery is charged and maintained.
Guide to choosing the menu and message language.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting the CF memory card.
Detailed instructions for correctly inserting the CF memory card.
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the CF memory card.
Instructions for formatting the CF memory card, including warnings.
How to cancel the CF memory card formatting process.
Instructions for attaching the camera strap to the body.
Instructions for attaching and detaching the lens cap.
Guidance on how to properly hold the camera for stable shooting.
Techniques for holding the camera steady to minimize blur.
Advice on framing shots using the monitor or viewfinder.
Explains the camera's swivel design and the lock lever functionality.
Discusses monitor display artifacts and self-portrait framing.
Instructions on adjusting the viewfinder for clear vision.
Crucial safety advice regarding fingers, hair, and cables around the lens.
Explains the function of a half-press on the shutter button.
Details on fully pressing the shutter button to take a picture.
Advice on pressing the shutter button smoothly to avoid blur.
Explains how to select between Auto and Manual shooting modes.
Instructions on switching the camera to playback mode.
Introduces simple point-and-shoot photography techniques.
Explains the automatic settings and operation of the camera.
Describes how to navigate menus and select autofocus areas.
Steps to set the camera to Auto mode and manage monitor displays.
Guidance on framing shots using viewfinder and monitor.
Instructions for using optical zoom and the digital zoom feature.
How to confirm focus and use the focus lock feature.
Steps for releasing the shutter and recording images to the CF card.
Guidance on using the built-in speedlight for illumination.
Important notes regarding the use and potential heating of the speedlight.
Instructions for using quick review and full-screen review modes.
Step-by-step guide for deleting individual images.
How to set the self-timer for 3 or 10-second delays.
Overview of viewing images in thumbnail or full-frame playback modes.
Details on navigating and viewing images in playback modes.
Steps for deleting images while in full-frame playback.
Overview of connecting the camera to external devices.
Instructions for connecting the camera to a television or VCR.
Overview of connecting the camera to a computer for image transfer.
Guides on selecting image quality and size for photographs.
Details on the different image quality settings and compression ratios.
Details on the different image size options and their pixel dimensions.
Table detailing pixel dimensions and applications for each image size.
Guidance on print sizes at 200dpi resolution for various image sizes.
How to check the number of remaining shots on the CF memory card.
Provides an approximate number of images that can be saved based on quality/size.
Details on Autofocus, Infinity, and Macro modes.
Using manual focus and memorizing settings.
Explains Continuous AF and Single AF autofocus modes.
How autofocus target areas vary and are selected based on shooting mode.
Explains how the digital zoom electronically magnifies the image.
How to cancel the digital zoom feature.
Notes on image resolution, mode limitations, and display differences.
Introduces the four selectable exposure modes for creative effects.
Explains automatic camera control for shutter speed and aperture.
Allows manual setting of shutter speed with automatic aperture selection.
Allows manual setting of aperture with automatic shutter speed selection.
Provides full manual control over shutter speed and aperture.
Explains setting shutter speed and control range in S mode.
Explains setting aperture and control range in A mode.
Explains setting shutter speed and aperture manually in M mode.
How to set aperture and shutter speed using the command dial.
How to interpret exposure condition indicators for correct exposure.
Instructions for setting and using the BULB exposure mode.
Conditions for setting flash modes and releasing the speedlight.
Guide to cycling through and selecting available flash modes.
Details on Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash, and Slow Sync.
Tips and limitations regarding flash mode selection and usage.
How to adjust exposure compensation using the command dial.
Lists the available exposure compensation steps from -2EV to +2EV.
How to reset exposure compensation to zero.
Details on setting sensitivity manually or using Auto ISO.
Explains ISO settings, noise impact, and recommended usage.
How to cancel manual sensitivity settings and revert to Auto.
Instructions for switching the camera to Playback mode.
How to view images and rapidly scroll through them.
Lists options for deleting photos and other playback modes.
Instructions for zooming in/out and notes on zoom limitations.
How to activate thumbnail playback to view multiple images.
Step-by-step guide for deleting single photos.
How to delete images while in thumbnail playback mode.
Procedure for selecting and deleting thumbnails.
Explains how to lock focus and exposure on a subject.
Step-by-step guide to locking focus and exposure.
Important notes and usage tips for autofocus lock.
How to select and use the manual focus mode.
Instructions for setting the focus distance manually.
How to exit manual focus mode.
Advice on using manual focus with self-timer and zooming.
Identifies situations where autofocus may not work and suggests alternatives.
Instructions for selecting and starting movie recording.
Steps for starting, stopping, and interrupting movie recording.
How to play back recorded movies.
Controls for pausing, resuming, and navigating movie playback.
How to cancel image recording and hold image display.
Procedure to hold the image on the display after capture.
How to activate and use quick review mode.
Actions to exit quick review mode and return to shooting.
How to enter full-screen review mode from quick review.
Actions to exit full-screen review and return to shooting mode.
Details of the basic information displayed on the image review screen.
Information fields shown in the first detailed display.
Information fields shown in the second detailed display.
Explanations of the histogram and focus confirmation displays.
Instructions for using external Nikon speedlights with the camera.
Important notes regarding sync terminal usage and compatibility.
General guidance on navigating the camera's menu system.
Details of the first page of shooting menu settings.
Details of the second page of shooting menu settings.
How to access and navigate the shooting menu.
Step-by-step guide for selecting menu items and their options.
Final steps to confirm and apply selected menu settings.
Instructions on how to navigate between different pages of the shooting menu.
How to use the command dial to quickly select menu options.
Explains how white balance compensates for color temperature variations.
Indicates when WB is set and how to fine-tune it.
Details on selecting specific white balance presets for fluorescent lighting.
Lists specific presets (FL1, FL2, FL3) for different fluorescent light sources.
Procedure for manually measuring white balance using a neutral object.
Introduces the metering menu and its four available methods.
Explains the characteristics and shooting situations for these metering modes.
Details on using spot metering with autofocus area selection.
Explains single shot and continuous shooting modes.
Details on advanced continuous shooting modes.
Instructions for recording movies.
Notes on autofocus, exposure, WB settings and CF card handling.
How to play back images recorded in Ultra HS mode.
Notes on mode requirements and function availability.
How to enable or disable the Best Shot Selector feature.
Situations where BSS might be ineffective or cannot be set.
Controls for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment.
Details on Auto, Normal, Contrast, and Brightness settings.
Controls for color intensity and options for black-and-white images.
Details on saturation levels and B&W image settings.
Lists available lens converters and their compatibility.
Specifications for wideangle and telephoto lens converters.
Details on fisheye converters and the slide copy adapter.
How to use the swivel lock to secure the lens position.
Options for slide film positive and negative film inverse color modes.
Usage tips for inverse color mode, including lighting and sharpening.
Explains indicators shown on the monitor for different lens settings.
Allows saving up to three custom combinations of settings.
How to select, store, and manage user settings.
Introduction to exposure compensation and maintaining consistent exposure.
How to use AE Lock to maintain aperture, shutter speed, and white balance.
How to offset exposure for creative control.
Alternative method to select exposure modes using the multi selector.
Options for selecting the autofocus area.
Options for choosing between Continuous AF and Single AF.
Settings for focus confirmation and distance display units.
Explains Auto, Manual, and Off settings for AF Area mode.
Details on Continuous AF and Single AF modes.
How Continuous AF operates when the monitor is on or off.
How Single AF operates and when it is automatically selected.
Allows visual focus checking on the monitor.
How to change distance units displayed in Manual Focus mode.
How the camera emphasizes details for sharper images.
Details on Auto, Normal, High, Low, and Off sharpening settings.
Allows shooting multiple exposures for proper exposure.
Explains On, Off, and WB Bracketing settings.
Procedure for bracketing white balance in three shots.
Table showing bracketing order and compensated EV values.
Notes on performing bracketing in continuous modes.
How WB Bracketing affects image color balance.
Minimizes noise in long exposures.
Explains how noise reduction minimizes pixel noise in long exposures.
Restores all camera settings to default values.
Summarizes default settings for shooting and set-up menus.
Summarizes default settings for playback menus.
How to access and navigate the camera's set-up menu.
Instructions for navigating between Set-Up menu pages.
Steps for selecting menu items and viewing their options.
Settings related to zoom functions and lens startup position.
Features for organizing images into folders.
Steps for creating a new folder to organize images.
Procedures for renaming and deleting existing folders.
Detailed steps for renaming camera folders.
Procedure for selecting and deleting folders.
Confirming the deletion of selected folders.
Choosing folders for playback or image storage.
Controls for turning the monitor on/off and display behavior.
How to adjust the brightness level of the monitor.
How to adjust the color hue of the monitor.
Detailed steps for adjusting monitor brightness and hue.
Notes on how brightness and hue settings affect display feedback.
Enabling or disabling the camera's operational sounds.
How to turn the camera's beep sound on or off.
Configures the time delay before the camera enters sleep mode.
Sets auto off timer independently for playback mode.
Enables automatic sequential numbering for image files.
Instructions for formatting the CF memory card.
Procedure for setting the camera's date and time.
Allows settings to be retained in memory when the camera is turned off.
Customizing functions for the FUNC. 1 and FUNC. 2 buttons.
Details on assigning functions like Exposure Mode, Focus Mode, Flash/ISO.
Assigns exposure mode operation to FUNC. 1 or FUNC. 2.
Assigns focus mode operation to FUNC. 1 or FUNC. 2.
Assigns flash mode and ISO sensitivity to FUNC. 1 or FUNC. 2.
Assigns white balance operation to FUNC. 1 or FUNC. 2.
Assigns exposure compensation to FUNC. 1 or FUNC. 2.
Assigns metering operation to FUNC. 1 or FUNC. 2.
Assigning White Balance to EXPOSURE MODE or COMPENSATION buttons.
Sets the digital zoom magnification factor.
Sets the initial zoom position when the camera is turned on.
Fixes the camera aperture during zoom for consistent exposure.
Sets initial zoom position: Last Position, Wide, or Telephoto.
Explains fixed aperture behavior and limitations.
Adjusts flash output level from -2EV to +2EV.
Suppresses built-in speedlight for external flash usage.
Turns the shot confirmation lamp on or off.
Ensures flash sync sensor activation when using external speedlights.
How the shot confirm lamp indicates operation.
Enables recording of photography data into a text file.
Selects video output standard for TV connection.
Guide to choosing the menu and message language.
Prevents accidental deletion of images or formatting CF cards.
How to access and navigate the playback menu.
Steps for selecting menu items and viewing their options.
Finalizing selections for playback menu items.
Procedure for selecting and deleting individual photographs.
Steps for deleting all images on the CF card.
Notes on how protected or hidden images appear in menus.
Confirmation dialog for deleting all images.
Resets Auto Transfer and deletes Print-order files.
Choosing folders for playback or image storage.
How to view photos taken in Ultra HS mode.
Plays back photographs in a folder as a sequential slide show.
Instructions for starting and controlling the slide show.
How to set the display time interval for each image.
Prevents recorded images from being accidentally deleted.
Steps to select and protect individual images.
How to remove protection from selected images.
Hides selected images from normal view.
Steps to select and hide photographs.
How to unhide previously hidden images.
How to select images and designate print status.
Specifies print status and number of prints for selected images.
Specifies printing of date, shutter speed, and aperture.
How to cancel print order for specific images.
Controls automatic copying of selected images to a computer.
Steps to select images for automatic transfer.
How to cancel auto transfer for specific images.
Procedure to set all image files for transfer.
How to access and navigate the playback set-up menu.
Settings for monitor display in playback mode.
How to adjust the monitor's brightness level.
How to adjust the monitor's color hue.
Cross-reference to monitor options within shooting set-up.
Cross-reference to shutter sound options within shooting set-up.
Sets auto off timer for shooting mode.
Sets auto off timer independently for playback mode.
Instructions for formatting the CF memory card.
Procedure for setting the camera's date and time.
Selects video output standard for TV connection.
Guide to choosing the menu and message language.
Information on connecting the camera to an AC adapter.
Instructions for connecting the camera to a television or VCR.
Steps for connecting the AC adapter to the camera.
Important notes regarding AC adapter connection and operation.
Steps for connecting the camera to a TV or VCR using the video cable.
Specifics on connecting the video cable to camera and TV/VCR.
Notes on monitor behavior during video connection and recording.
General information on connecting the camera to a computer.
Instructions for connecting the camera to Windows PCs.
Instructions for connecting the camera to Macintosh computers.
Warning regarding potential performance issues with USB hubs.
Steps to complete the connection process and transfer data.
Safe procedures for disconnecting the camera from the computer.
Information on different CF card types and compatibility.
How to check and copy image files using Nikon View 4.
Explains how image files and folders are named and numbered.
Details on the info.txt file containing picture data.
Introduces optional accessories and troubleshooting advice.
Details on WC-E63 wideangle and FC-E8 fisheye converters.
Information on telephoto converters and the multi-flash bracket unit.
Details on MC-EU1 remote cord, ES-E28 adapter, and EC-AD1 PC adapter.
Information on EH-21 AC adapter and CF memory card series.
Lists recommended CF memory card models from various manufacturers.
Advice on handling CF cards, avoiding damage, and proper usage.
Specifies the requirements for Windows operating systems.
Specifies the requirements for Macintosh operating systems.
Instructions for cleaning the camera's exterior components.
Advice on storing the camera when not in use.
Lists common power-related problems and their solutions.
Lists common shooting problems and their solutions.
Lists common playback and other operational problems/solutions.
Provides solutions for various error messages displayed by the camera.
Technical details on CCD, image resolutions, and lens characteristics.
Technical details on autofocus, digital zoom, and viewfinder.
Technical details on monitor, storage, and image compression.
Specifications for storage media, shooting modes, and approximate capacity.
Specifications for capture modes and metering systems.
Specifications for exposure control, shutter speed, and aperture.
Specifications for sensitivity, white balance, and self-timer.
Specifications for speedlight, sync terminal, power, and physical dimensions.
Details on camera weight, supplied accessories, and battery life.
Explains how the camera enters energy-saving mode automatically.
How to cancel the auto power off mode.
