Nikon Film Camera Coolpix 995 User Manual
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography  
with the  
DIGITAL CAMERA  
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For Your Safety—continued  
Observe proper precautions when handling the battery  
The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following  
precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:  
• Make sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using the  
AC adapter, Make sure it is unplugged.  
• Use only the supplied rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or a 6V  
2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately).  
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not  
be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD  
player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.  
Observe caution when operating the flash  
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment.  
When using the Viewfinder  
When operating the diopter adjustment dial with your eye to the Viewfinder,  
care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.  
• Do not short-circuit or disassemble the battery.  
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.  
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.  
• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.  
• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to  
the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.  
• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool  
place.  
Cautions  
Observe the following precautions to ensure that you continue to get the most  
from your Nikon product.  
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery,  
such as discoloration or deformation.  
Keep dry  
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or  
exposed to high levels of humidity.  
Use appropriate cables  
When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables  
provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with  
product regulations.  
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust  
After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt  
with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or  
other small parts into their mouths.  
Do not touch the lens with your fingers  
The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described on page 165 of this  
document.  
Do not walk while looking through the Viewfinder  
Walking while looking through the camera’s Viewfinder or color LCD monitor  
could result in a fall or other injury.  
Handle the lens and all moving parts with care  
Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, or connector covers.  
These parts are especially susceptible to damage.  
Removing memory cards  
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when  
removing memory cards from the camera.  
Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the  
product is on  
Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the camera is on, or  
while images are being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting  
power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in  
damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To prevent an accidental  
interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another  
while the AC adapter is connected.  
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For Your Safety—continued  
Do not drop  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian  
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.  
ATTENTION  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Attach  
the strap (p. 40) and lens-cap cord and keep the strap around your wrist  
when carrying the camera.  
Keep away from strong magnetic fields  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du  
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that produces  
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The magnetic fields  
produced by equipment such as radio transmitters or household television  
sets could interfere with the color monitor, damage data stored on the flash-  
memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.  
Federal Communications Commission  
E995  
(FCC) Radio Frequency Interference  
Statement  
Avoid sudden changes in temperature  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a  
heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To  
prevent condensation, place the device in its carrying case or a plastic bag  
before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC rules.  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Batteries  
When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the control  
panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery  
needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing.  
The battery-level indicator may briefly show N (battery fully charged) after  
an exhausted battery is reinserted in the camera.  
On cold days, the capacity of the battery tends to decrease. When taking  
pictures outside in cold weather, keep a warm spare battery on hand.  
Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth  
before use.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Memory cards  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Observe the following precautions when handling CompactFlash™ memory  
cards:  
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or  
removing cards with the power on could render them unusable.  
• Insert memory cards as shown on page 36. Inserting cards upside down or  
backwards could damage the camera or the card.  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications  
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation  
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Interface Cables  
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.  
Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the  
FCC rules.  
Nikon Inc.  
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York  
11747-3064, U.S.A.  
Tel.: 631-547-4200  
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or  
Notices  
Concerning the Manuals Provided with This Product  
• Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any of the manuals provided with your  
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notice.  
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Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced  
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appreciate any opportunity for improvement. Should you find any  
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The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are  
circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.  
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the  
copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by  
the government is prohibited.  
Disclaimer of Liability  
• Nikon does not accept liability for damages resulting from the use of this  
product.  
A Note on Memory Cards  
Your digital camera uses CompactFlash flash-memory cards to store  
photographs.  
While any card conforming to CompactFlash specifications can be used,  
performance may vary depending on the make of card. Nikon CompactFlash  
memory cards are recommended.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of  
certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of  
securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,  
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of  
necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also,  
do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses  
issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, or tickets, such as  
passes and meal coupons.  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera—a  
camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life.  
Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read this  
manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this  
manual handy.  
This manual is organized in a progressive fashion from basic  
operations to more advanced operations so you get to know the  
camera better and better as you operate it following the instructions.  
This section includes information necessary before  
using this camera, such as precautions for safe  
Before Using the Camera  
Fast Track Guide  
use, nomenclature, a quick guide, a menu guide,  
In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through the process of setting up  
and using the camera, the printed Fast Track Guide gives a quick overview of  
camera settings.  
etc.  
This section introduces necessary preparations  
such as installing the battery, inserting the CF  
Preparation  
memory card and making various camera settings  
Take trial shots  
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or  
graduations.  
before using the camera.  
This section introduces useful advice on  
Useful Advice on COOLPIX  
Camera Techniques  
COOLPIX camera techniques such as how to hold  
the camera and how to press the Shutter release  
button.  
Have Nikon check your camera regularly  
Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or  
service center at least once every two years.  
This section explains some aspects of simple  
“Point and Shoot” photography and simple  
playback operation.  
Using your camera correctly  
Simple Shooting and  
Playback  
The Nikon COOLPIX995’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon  
brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet  
Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage  
the COOLPIX995’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the COOLPIX995’s  
performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.  
This section includes detailed explanations of  
shooting, playback and deletion of images.  
Detailed Operations  
Advanced Operations  
Using the Camera Menus  
Connections  
Life-Long Learning  
This section provides complete descriptions of  
advanced camera operations.  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product  
support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at  
the following sites:  
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/  
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:  
http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
This section gives detailed explanations of menu  
items in the Shooting and Playback modes.  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and  
general advice on digital imaging and photography.  
This section describes connection to external  
devices such as TV sets or personal computers.  
For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative.  
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/  
This section covers optional accessories, trouble-  
shooting and specifications.  
Miscellaneous  
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Contents  
Before Using the Camera ................................................................2-27  
For Your Safety..............................................................................................3-9  
Introduction.....................................................................................................10  
About This Manual..........................................................................................11  
Nomenclature ............................................................................................14-17  
Quick Guide...............................................................................................18-21  
Advanced Operations.....................................................................79-90  
Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock..............................................................80  
Manual Focus .................................................................................................81  
Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected.................................82  
Recording Movie/Movie Playback ..............................................................83-84  
Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display................................................85  
Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode..........................................86-87  
Viewing Additional Picture Information .......................................................88-89  
Sync Terminal..................................................................................................90  
Menu Guide:  
Menu Guide:  
Shooting Mode .............................................................22-23  
Shooting Mode...........................................................24-25  
Menu Guide: ˘ Playback Mode...............................................................26-27  
Preparation......................................................................................29-40  
Installing Battery ........................................................................................30-31  
Selecting a Language ................................................................................32-33  
Setting Date/Time......................................................................................34-35  
Inserting CF Memory Card.........................................................................36-37  
Formatting CF Memory Cards....................................................................38-39  
Strap and Lens Cap........................................................................................40  
Using the Camera Menus ............................................................91-152  
Setting Shooting Menus ..........................................................................92-119  
Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus ...........................................................120-135  
Playback Menus ....................................................................................136-147  
Playback SET-UP Menus .......................................................................148-152  
Connections................................................................................153-160  
Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional)........................................................154  
Connecting to a television or VCR.................................................................155  
Connecting to a computer.....................................................................156-160  
Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques ........................41-44  
Holding the Camera........................................................................................42  
Holding the Camera/Pressing the Shutter Release Button ..............................43  
Mode Dial and Multi Selector ..........................................................................44  
Miscellaneous .............................................................................161-179  
Optional Accessories .............................................................................162-164  
Operating Conditions ....................................................................................164  
Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................165  
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................166-167  
Error Messages......................................................................................168-171  
Specifications ........................................................................................172-175  
Index .....................................................................................................176-179  
Simple Shooting and Playback .....................................................45-56  
Basic Operation (Auto Mode).....................................................................46-52  
Self-Timer Operation.......................................................................................53  
Simple Playback Operations......................................................................54-55  
Other Functions ..............................................................................................56  
Detailed Operations .......................................................................57-78  
Setting Image Quality and Size ..................................................................58-59  
How Much Space is Left on My CF Memory Card—  
Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining......................................60  
Selecting the Focus Mode .........................................................................61-62  
Digital Zoom....................................................................................................63  
Setting the Exposure mode .......................................................................64-68  
Setting the Flash Mode..............................................................................69-70  
Setting the Exposure Compensation Value......................................................71  
Adjusting Sensitivity ...................................................................................72-73  
Playback....................................................................................................74-76  
Deleting Photographs ................................................................................77-78  
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Nomenclature  
1
2
Inside memory  
card slot cover  
Opening Sync  
terminal cover  
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
M
O
D
E
Memory card eject  
lever  
12  
13  
3
Inside video output  
connector/ USB  
14 connector cover  
15  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
17 18  
1 DC-in connector cover p. 154  
2 Sync terminal p. 90  
3 Diopter adjustment dial p. 43  
4 Viewfinder eyepiece p. 16  
5 Red LED p. 16  
6 Green LED p. 16  
7 Swivel lock lever p. 106  
8 Tripod socket  
9 Battery chamber cover p. 30  
10 Battery chamber cover latch p. 30  
Video output  
connector  
USB connector  
19  
20  
21  
22 23  
16  
Speedlight up  
1 Viewfinder p. 16  
2 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp  
p. 70/53  
3 Lens  
4 MONITOR button p. 46  
5 QUICK review button p. 51  
6 MENU button p. 92  
7 Control panel p. 16  
8 Mode dial p. 44  
• The following buttons have different functions in different  
modes:  
Refer to the figure on p. 14 for the location of each button.  
4
5
6
12  
Command  
dial  
14  
Zoom  
23  
Flash sync  
sensor  
MONITOR  
button  
QUICK  
MENU  
button  
Multi  
Photocell  
review button  
buttons  
selector  
9 Shutter release button p. 43  
10 MODE/FUNC (function) 1 button  
p. 64/130  
11 Exposure Compensation/FUNC  
(function) 2 button p. 71/131  
12 Command dial  
13 Video output connector/USB  
connector cover p. 155/157  
14 Zoom buttons p. 47  
15 Memory card slot cover p. 36  
16 Camera strap eyelets p. 40  
17 Speedlight lock-release lever p. 50  
18 Built-in Speedlight p. 50  
19 Focus mode/Manual focus/Delete  
button p. 61/81/77  
20 Flash mode/Sensitivity/Thumbnail  
button p. 69/72/55  
21 Image quality/Image size button  
p. 58/59  
22 Monitor p. 17  
23 Focus area/Multi selector p. 111/44  
* Functions of buttons 19,  
20 and 21 on page 14  
differ in Shooting mode  
and Playback mode; these  
buttons are indicated as  
follows in this manual.  
Indication of functions in  
Playback mode  
Indication of combined  
operation with  
Command dial  
Indication of functions  
in Shooting mode  
19  
20  
21  
19  
20  
21  
Indication in  
Shooting mode  
Focus mode  
button  
Flash mode  
button  
Image quality  
button  
Indication in  
Playback mode  
Delete button  
Thumbnail  
button  
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Nomenclature—continued  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Control Panel  
Monitor  
(All indications are displayed in the illustration for easy reference.)  
(in Shooting mode)  
14  
15  
4
3
2
1
1 User Setup Number*1 p. 108  
2 Self-timer/Count down  
p. 53  
8
9
10  
5
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
3 Zoom/Ultra HS p. 47/99  
-
M FOCUS  
11  
4 Digital zoom magnification  
-
W BAL.  
ISO  
6
7
factor p. 63  
12  
13  
5 Clock*2 p. 33  
14  
13  
AUTO  
SLOW  
6 Focus distance when in  
Manual focus p. 81  
7 Flash mode p. 69  
8 Current Folder name*3 p. 122  
8
9
SXGA VGA  
:
22 23 24 25 26 27  
28  
3 2  
U XGA  
9 Lens converter selection p. 106  
19 Image adjustment/Black-and-white  
10  
11  
p. 104/105  
10 Best Shot Selector/Noise Reduction  
12  
p. 102/117  
20 Image size p. 59  
11 Exposure lock (Auto exposure lock/  
21 Image quality p. 58  
22 Metering mode p. 97  
23 Exposure mode p. 64  
24 Shutter speed p. 66  
25 Exposure meter p. 67  
26 Aperture p. 66  
1 Exposure mode p. 64  
2 White balance p. 95  
3 Manual focus p. 81  
4 ISO/Sensitivity p. 72  
5 Aperture/Shutter speed/Various  
numerical values*  
8 Exposure Compensation p. 71  
White balance lock) p. 109  
9 Number of exposures remaining/  
Exposure condition/Image transfer  
indication p. 60/68/157  
10 Flash mode p. 69  
11 Image quality mode p. 58  
12 Image size p. 59  
12 Exposure bracketing/White balance  
bracketing p. 115/116  
13 Continuous shooting p. 99  
14 Battery power*4 p. 31  
15 Spot exposure metering area/AF area  
27 Exposure Compensation/Exposure  
p. 98/111  
6 Focus mode/Self-timer p. 61/53  
7 Continuous shooting p. 99  
Compensation values p. 71  
13 Battery status indicator p. 31  
14 Metering mode p. 97  
16 Image sharpening p. 114  
17 White balance p. 95  
18 Sensitivity adjustment p. 72  
28 Number of exposures remaining/  
Movie duration p. 60/100  
* Displays numerical values such as shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto/Manual Exposure  
mode, aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto/Manual Exposure mode, Exposure Compensation  
value when Exposure Compensation is enabled, focus distance when using Manual focus or  
sensitivity depending upon the functions used.  
Monitor (in Playback mode)  
1
1 Image date p. 34  
2 Image time p. 34  
3 Image size p. 59  
4 Image quality p. 58  
5
6
7
2
Viewfinder/LED  
Parallax compensation marks for close-ups (macro)  
5 Folder name p. 140  
6 File number p. 74  
8
9
10  
11  
Autofocus brackets  
7 Battery power*4 p. 31  
8 Auto transfer p. 146  
9 Print-order selection p. 144  
10 Protect on p. 142  
3
4
Red  
LED  
On:  
Flash ready  
Flash recommended  
Flash charging  
Flashing (rapid):  
Flashing (slow):  
11 Frame number of displayed  
On:  
In-focus (ready for shooting)  
Focus cannot be achieved in  
autofocus operation  
Green  
LED  
image p. 74  
Flashing (rapid):  
*1 Not displayed when User Setting Number 1 *3 Not displayed when folder name is set to  
is set.  
NIKON.  
(intermediate):Shooting photo  
(slow):  
(slow):  
*2 Flashes when date/time setting is not set.  
*4 Not displayed when battery power is  
sufficient.  
Digital zoom  
3 : 2 recording size  
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Quick Guide  
This section will rapidly guide you through the first steps, from setting  
up the camera to taking your first picture. For fully detailed descriptions  
of each operation, please see the page referred as “(p. 00)”.  
Set the Mode dial to  
and check the battery power (p. 31).  
3
Set the Mode dial to  
and insert the battery (p. 30).  
1
2
• When M lights up or flashes, charge the supplied battery using the  
supplied battery charger.  
Date/time setting  
The date and time for your country or location should be set before use. The  
correct date and time at which each picture is taken is then automatically  
recorded with the image and can be checked on the camera monitor or  
computer (after transfer). See “Setting Date/Time” on p. 34.  
Insert the CF memory card (p. 36).  
Image quality and Image size  
Press the  
button to choose between the four types of Image quality  
(compression ratio) (p. 58) and rotate the Command dial while pressing the  
button to select one of the six types of Image size (p. 59).  
High  
Large  
FULL (no indication)  
• Gently insert the CF memory card until it is fully seated. The label on the  
memory card should face the front of the camera and the edge with the holes  
has to mate with the connector inside the camera.  
*
Image  
quality  
Image  
size  
Note: Using a new CF memory card  
A new CF memory card should be formatted for use with the COOLPIX995  
camera body. The CF memory card supplied with the camera is already  
formatted.  
Low  
Image quality cannot be selected in  
Small  
mode.  
Removing the CF memory card  
*
Center the subject in the Monitor or Viewfinder and compose  
your picture (p. 46).  
4
• Use the Zoom buttons to frame your subject in the Monitor or Viewfinder.  
• The  
button zooms the camera out, reducing magnification and increasing  
button zooms the camera in.  
the field of view. The  
Note: Inserting/removing the CF memory card  
Make sure that the Mode dial is set to  
.
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Quick Guide—continued  
Press the Shutter release button lightly to focus on the subject by  
Press the QUICK  
(p. 51).  
button to check the picture immediately  
5
using autofocus. (p. 48).  
8
9
In-focus  
Out-of-focus  
Green LED lights.  
Green LED flashes.  
• The Green LED lights when the subject is in focus and flashes rapidly when  
the camera cannot autofocus.  
Quick review mode  
Full-screen review  
mode  
• Photographs stored on the CF memory card can be reviewed using the  
button. Press the  
the Monitor.  
button to view the image in the top left corner of  
Use the built-in Speedlight if there is insufficient light to illuminate  
the subject (p. 50). This condition is indicated by the Red LED  
flashing rapidly when the Shutter release button is half-pressed.  
6
• Press the  
button again to see the image full screen.  
• Use the Zoom button to enlarge the image and use the Multi selector to scroll  
to hidden parts of the picture.  
Set the Mode dial to  
photographs.  
when you have finished taking  
• Slide the Speedlight lock-release lever to release the built-in Speedlight.  
Slowly and fully depress the Shutter release button to take the  
picture (p. 49).  
7
Deleting images  
You can delete the image in the Full-screen review mode. See step 6 of “Basic  
Operation (Auto mode)” on p. 52.  
• A single beep sound indicates that the shutter has been released.  
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Menu Guide:  
Shooting Mode  
Press the Multi  
Shooting Menu 1  
Shooting Menu 2  
If the Symbol  
appears  
selector to switch  
between Shooting  
menu 1 and 2.  
to the right of a menu item  
you can also select an  
option by rotating the  
Command dial.  
Press MENU  
button to select.  
WHITE BALANCE  
USER SETTING  
A
Auto  
Fluorescent  
User setting number 1  
Select white balance in accor-  
Select User Setting 1/2/3  
(p. 108)  
White Bal Preset  
Fine  
Cloudy  
dance with lighting conditions  
(p. 95)  
User setting number 2  
User setting number 3  
Speedlight  
Incandescent  
METERING  
EXPOSURE OPTIONS  
Turn AE Lock and Auto  
Bracketing on or off , set  
exposure compensation  
(p. 109)  
Matrix  
AE Lock  
Off/On/Reset  
Select metering mode (p. 97)  
Spot  
EXP. +/–  
+2.0 to –2.0  
Center-Weighted  
Spot AF Area  
Exposure mode  
P/S/A/M (A)/M (S)  
CONTINUOUS  
FOCUS OPTIONS  
Select AF Area, change  
Autofocus mode, confirm  
focus or change distance units  
(p. 111)  
AF Area Mode  
Auto/Manual/Off  
Single  
Ultra HS  
Movie  
Select Shooting mode (p. 99)  
Auto-Focus Mode  
Continuous AF/Single AF  
Continuous  
Multi-shot 16  
VGA Sequence  
Focus Confirmation MF/On/Off  
Distance Units  
m/ft  
BEST SHOT SELECTOR  
Turn best shot selection on or  
off (p. 102)  
IMAGE SHARPENING  
Auto  
Off  
Off  
Select level of image sharpen-  
ing to be performed (p. 114)  
High  
BSS On  
Normal  
Low  
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT  
Adjust brightness or contrast  
of image (p. 104)  
AUTO BRACKETING  
Set Auto Bracketing (on or off)  
or White Balance Bracketing  
(p. 115)  
AUTO  
Lighten Image  
Darken Image  
Off  
On  
Normal  
3, ±0.3/3, ±0.7/  
3, ±1.0/5, ±0.3/  
5, ±0.7/5, ±1.0  
More Contrast  
Less Contrast  
WB Bracketing  
SATURATION CONTROL  
Adjust the saturation to con-  
trol the strength of color, or to  
select black and white pho-  
tographs (p. 105)  
NOISE REDUCTION  
Turn Noise Reduction on or off  
(p. 117)  
+1 Maximum  
Normal  
B&W  
On  
Off  
0
–1 Moderate  
–2 Minimum  
LENS  
RESET ALL  
Normal  
Fisheye 1  
Select type of optional lens  
converter or Slide Copy  
Adapter (p. 106)  
Reset all settings to default  
values (p. 118)  
No  
Reset all settings  
to default values  
Wide Adapter  
Fisheye 2  
Telephoto 1  
Telephoto 2  
Slide Copy Adptr  
Reset  
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Menu Guide:  
Shooting Mode  
Press the Multi  
SET-UP 1  
SET-UP 2  
SET-UP  
(
)
selector to switch  
between SET-UP  
menu 1 and 2.  
(
)
(
)
SET-UP item with  
can also be  
set in  
Press MENU  
button and Multi  
selector to select.  
Shooting mode.  
FOLDERS  
Options  
New/Rename/Delete  
SPEEDLIGHT OPT.  
Variable Power  
Int Flash Off  
+2.0 to –2.0  
Off/On  
Create new folders, rename or  
delete existing folders, choose  
folder for recording (p. 122)  
Set flash output; turn internal  
flash and shot confirmation  
lamp on or off (p. 133)  
NIKON  
Shot Confirm Lamp Off/On  
(Folder name)  
MONITOR OPTIONS  
Adjust monitor brightness and  
hue (p. 125)  
Display Mode  
Monitor On/Review  
Only/Preview Only/  
Monitor Off  
SHUTTER SOUND  
Turn camera sound on or off  
(p. 127)  
On  
Off  
Brightness  
Hue  
(5 level adjustable)  
(11 level adjustable)  
]/[/Mode/  
CONTROLS  
DATE  
Memorize  
Set camera to “remember”  
settings in effect when cam-  
era is turned off; assign func-  
tions to FUNC. 1/ FUNC. 2  
buttons (p. 130)  
Set camera’s data and time  
(p. 129)  
≠
Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute  
Display order  
Mode/[/]/  
White Balance/≠/  
Metering  
Func. 1  
Func. 2  
ZOOM OPTIONS  
INFO. TXT  
Digital Tele  
On/Off  
Turn Digital Tele and Fixed  
Aperture on or off, set start-up  
position (p. 132)  
Turns recording of text data on  
or off (p. 134)  
Off  
On  
Startup Position Last Position/Wide/Tele  
Fixed Aperture  
Off/On  
AUTO OFF  
VIDEO MODE  
30 S  
1 M  
Set time delay for Auto Power  
Off function (p. 127)  
Select video standard for your  
region for playback on televi-  
sion screen (p. 135)  
NTSC  
PAL  
5 M  
30 M  
D
E
F
J
SEQ. NUMBERS  
Reset Seq. Number function;  
turn file numbering on or off  
(p. 128)  
LANGUAGE  
On  
Select language for menu and  
message display (p. 135)  
Off  
Reset  
S
CF CARD FORMAT  
Format CF memory card  
(p. 129)  
DISABLE DELETE  
Disable/enable deletion of all  
image files at a single com-  
mand (p. 135)  
WARNING!  
All images will  
be deleted!  
On  
Off  
No/Format  
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Menu Guide:  
Playback Mode  
Press the Multi  
Playback Menu  
SET-UP  
selector to switch  
between Playback  
menu and SET-UP  
menu.  
Press MENU  
button to select.  
DELETE  
MONITOR OPTIONS  
Selected Images  
Delete selected images using  
thumbnail display; delete all  
images or the settings of Auto  
Transfer and Print-order files  
(p. 138)  
Adjust monitor brightness and  
hue (p. 150)  
Brightness  
Hue  
(5 level adjustable)  
(11 level adjustable)  
All Images  
Reset Trns/Print  
FOLDERS  
SHUTTER SOUND  
Turn camera sound on or off  
(p. 150)  
Options  
New/Rename/  
Delete  
Create new folders, rename or  
delete existing folders; choose  
folder for recording (p. 140)  
On  
Off  
All Folders  
NIKON  
(Folder name)  
SLIDE SHOW  
AUTO OFF  
30 S  
1 M  
Start slide show of images  
contained in single folder; set  
frame interval from 2s/3s/5s/  
10s (p. 140)  
Set time delay for Auto-Off  
function (p. 150)  
Start  
5 M  
Frame Intvl  
2S/3S/5S/10S  
30 M  
PROTECT  
CF CARD FORMAT  
Format CF memory card (p.  
151)  
WARNING!  
All images will  
be deleted!  
Protect selected images using  
thumbnail display (p. 142)  
No/Format  
(Select image and set Protect)  
HIDE IMAGE  
DATE  
Hide selected images using  
thumbnail display (p. 143)  
Set camera’s data and time  
(p. 151)  
Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute  
Display order  
(Select image and set Hide Image)  
(Select image and set number of prints)  
PRINT SET  
VIDEO MODE  
Select images for printing  
using thumbnail display (p.  
144)  
Select video standard for your  
region for playback on televi-  
sion screen (p. 151)  
NTSC  
PAL  
D
E
F
J
AUTO TRANSFER  
LANGUAGE  
Automatically transfer selected  
images or all images to a con-  
nected computer (p. 146)  
Select language for menu and  
message display (p. 152)  
Selected Photos  
All Photos  
S
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PREPARATION  
This section introduces preparations necessary  
before using the camera.  
Check list  
Check that all the components listed below are included  
in the package. If any components are missing, contact  
the retailer where you purchased your COOLPIX995.  
1. Nikon COOLPIX995 Digital Camera  
2. Strap  
3. Li-ion Rechargeable Battery  
4. Battery Charger with AC power cord  
5. Video Cable  
6. CompactFlash™ (CF) Memory Card  
7. USB Cable for connection to computer.  
8. Lens cap  
9. Nikon View 4 CD-ROM (contains Nikon View 4  
and bundled software)  
10. Instruction manual for COOLPIX995  
11. CD-ROM instruction manual for Nikon View 4  
12. “Open Me First!” Envelope – your path to After  
Sales Support and Service.  
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Installing Battery  
The camera requires either the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery or  
a 2CR5 (DL245) 6V lithium battery (available separately). Make sure to  
check the battery power when a new battery is installed or before  
shooting.  
N lights up  
Sufficient battery power  
(on Control panel only)  
M lights up  
Battery power is low—please recharge or change  
battery.  
Battery is exhausted—recharge or change battery  
as soon as possible.  
M
flashes  
Turn the Mode dial (p. 44) to  
cover.  
and open the battery chamber  
1
2
3
• All the camera functions are disabled when the battery is completely  
exhausted.  
• The CF memory card will retain images regardless of the condition of the  
camera battery.  
• Battery power can be conserved and the available number of shots per  
battery increased by turning off the Monitor (p. 46) and using the Viewfinder.  
• Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward  
to open the cover.  
Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery  
The supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery is not fully charged at shipment. We  
recommend that you charge the battery before first use. Please see the  
instruction manual supplied with the charger for details.  
Insert the battery with the ´ and ‰ ends positioned as indicated  
inside the battery chamber, then firmly close the cover.  
• Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward  
to lock the cover.  
Precautions on battery use and handling  
• Be sure to follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” on pp. 3-9  
when installing/handling the battery.  
• The battery cannot be replaced when a tripod or optional bracket is attached.  
• Due to the characteristics of the battery, the battery power indicator N may  
briefly show when the exhausted battery is reinstalled.  
• The flashing low battery indication M does not change to full battery  
indication N (steady) when the AC Adapter is connected. To reset the  
indicator, turn the power off and then on again.  
Set the Mode dial to  
Control panel or Monitor.  
and check the battery power on the  
* Battery power  
indication only  
displayed in the  
Monitor when  
there is  
insufficient  
battery power.  
Power sources  
We recommend use of the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery. This battery  
can be charged with the supplied battery charger. Use of the optional accessory  
AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 (p. 163) is recommended if the camera is  
being used for extended periods of time.  
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Selecting a Language  
The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be  
selected using the Language sub-menu.  
Press > on the Multi selector to display the SET-UP menu.  
4
5
Turn the Mode dial to ˘.  
1
• The Language can also be set using the SET-UP menu in the  
mode.  
Shooting  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the “Language” sub-  
menu and press > to select “Language”.  
Press the MENU button so the Playback menu is displayed.  
2
3
• The appearance of the menu will vary depending on the language currently  
selected.  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight “D”, “E”, “F”, “J” or  
“S” and press > to select.  
• When the Language is set, the display returns to the SET-UP menu.  
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Press < on the Multi selector to highlight the tab on the left and  
press ≤/≥ to highlight the “S” tab.  
The languages available in the “Language” sub-menu are:  
D: German (Deutsch)  
E: English  
F: French (Français)  
J: Japanese  
S: Spanish (Español)  
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Setting Date/Time  
The date and time for your country or location should be set before  
use.  
Set the date display order.  
4
5
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to change the date display order as  
followings.  
Set the Mode dial to  
the SET-UP menu.  
and press the MENU button to display  
1
2
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/YYYY  
DD/MM/YYYY  
Select “Date” in the SET-UP menu.  
Complete the date and time setting.  
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector (p. 44) to highlight Date and press > to  
display date/time setting. The year display flashes.  
• Press > on the Multi selector after selecting the desired date display order to  
complete date/time setting. When the date display order is set, the clock  
starts and the display returns to the SET-UP menu.  
Set year, month, day, hour and minute.  
3
• Pressing ≤ on the Multi selector increases the number and pressing ≥  
decreases the number. After setting a number, pressing > moves the  
selection on.  
Printing image date/time with a photo  
When date and time are set, image date and time are recorded with the image  
data (inside the image file) and can be displayed when the image is played back  
(p. 74). The image date and time can be printed with the photo (p. 144).  
Backup battery of the clock  
The clock-calendar is powered by a separate rechargeable battery, which is  
charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. If the camera has  
been stored with the main battery removed for a long period of time, the clock  
may need to be reset. Once the main battery has been reinserted, the clock  
battery will recharge in several hours, during which time the main battery should  
be left in the camera.  
Year<—Month<—Day<—Hour<—Minute<—Date display sequence  
• The year display can be set between 1970 to 2037.  
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Inserting CF Memory Card  
The COOLPIX995 uses a CompactFlash™ (CF) memory card to store  
images and movies.  
Removing the Memory Card  
Turn the Mode dial to  
, open the card slot cover, fold out the  
1
eject lever and press it in to release the CF memory card.  
Use a Nikon CF memory cards or other recommended memory card. See p. 163  
and the instruction manual of the CF memory card for notes on using the card.  
Inserting the CF Memory Card  
Turn the Mode dial to  
, open the card slot cover, and gently  
1
insert the CF memory card until it is fully seated. The label on the  
CF memory card should face the front of the camera and the  
edge with the holes has to mate with the connector inside the  
camera.  
Notes: Removing the CF memory card  
• Make sure that the Mode dial is set to  
card.  
when removing the CF memory  
• Note that the CF memory card may become warm during extended camera  
use.  
Grasp the CF memory card with your fingertips and pull gently to  
extract it. Then close the card slot cover.  
2
Note: Inserting the CF memory card  
• Make sure that the Mode dial is set to  
card.  
when inserting the CF memory  
Return the eject lever to its original position after fully inserting  
the CF memory card and make sure to completely close the card  
slot cover.  
2
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Formatting CF Memory Cards  
CF memory cards must be formatted before being used with the  
COOLPIX995. Note that the CF memory card supplied with your  
camera has already been formatted.  
Select “Format”.  
5
6
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight Format and select it by  
pressing >. Formatting is started, FORMATTING is displayed and then the  
Monitor returns to the SET-UP menu.  
Note: Formatting CF memory cards  
Note that when a CF memory card is formatted, the entire contents of the card  
are permanently deleted.  
Insert the CF memory card into the COOLPIX995 (p. 36).  
1
Turn the Mode dial to  
.
Press  
button to complete the operation.  
2
• CF memory cards can also be formatted in  
or ˘ mode.  
• After formatting, confirm the available number of frames in the Control panel  
or Monitor (p. 60).  
Press the MENU button.  
3
• The SET-UP menu is displayed in the Monitor.  
Aborting format  
It is possible to abort the Format selection by pressing the MENU button to  
immediately exit the menu. Alternatively, select No with ≤/≥ on the Multi  
selector and return to the SET-UP menu by pressing </>.  
Note: Formatting  
Select “CF Card Format”.  
4
Selecting Format by pressing > on the Multi selector starts formatting  
immediately. At this point formatting cannot be stopped. Formatting  
permanently deletes all the data recorded on the CF memory card. Do not  
remove the CF memory card during formatting.  
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight CF Card Format and select it  
by pressing >.  
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Strap and Lens Cap  
Attaching strap  
M
O
D
E
M-F  
OC  
US  
IS  
O
SI  
ZE  
Useful Advice on  
COOLPIX Camera  
Techniques  
• Attach the strap as illustrated.  
Lens cap  
M
O
D
E
M
-F  
O
C
U
S
IS  
O
S
IZ  
E
• Press the latch on the lens cap to attach/detach it.  
• Since the lens cap can easily be misplaced, we recommend attaching it to the  
strap with the supplied cord.  
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Holding the Camera  
Holding the Camera/Pressing the Shutter Release Button  
To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, hold the camera steadily  
in both hands and press the Shutter release button slowly and gently.  
Photographs can be framed in the Monitor or the Viewfinder.  
Frame photographs in the Viewfinder  
• When you want to save power by turning the Monitor off (p. 46).  
• When bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the  
Monitor.  
Diopter adjustment dial  
Check point  
The lens section of this camera rotates so the subject can be seen easily on the  
Monitor and/or Viewfinder. Rotate the camera so that it can be held securely.  
If the images in the Viewfinder appear blurred even when  
the subject is in focus, set the diopter adjustment for your  
particular eyesight by rotating the diopter adjustment dial  
so the autofocus target area frames in the Viewfinder can  
be seen clearly.  
Frame photographs in the Monitor  
• When you are using Macro close-up (p. 61).  
• When you are using Digital zoom (p. 63).  
• When you are using a lens converter (p. 106, 162)  
• When Image size is set to 3:2 (p. 59).  
Notes: Holding the camera  
• When you want direct confirmation of camera settings or the view through the  
lens.  
• Make sure not to let your finger, hair, the strap, power cord of the AC Adapter  
or video cable get in front of the lens or Speedlight.  
• Make sure not to get your finger or clothing caught in the rotating part of the  
camera or cover while shooting.  
Using the Swivel  
• Do not look directly at the sun through the Viewfinder.  
• The rotating lens section should be rotated slowly and within its range.  
(Approx. 270 degrees)  
M
O
D
E
Pressing the Shutter release button  
• The unique swivel design of the camera allows you to position the lens toward  
the subject while having the Monitor in a convenient position for checking.  
With the Monitor facing toward you, the lens section can be tilted 210° forwards  
and 90° backward. There is a Swivel lock lever (p. 106) on the base of the  
camera which, when set, prevents the lens from tilting down if a heavy converter  
lens accessory is fitted.  
• Note that bright objects such as lights may cause a vertical white line to appear in  
the Monitor. This is not a malfunction and does not normally appear on the  
image.  
Before releasing  
shutter  
Half press  
Fully depressed  
• Lightly pressing the Shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates  
the camera’s exposure meter and autofocus.  
Self-portrait pictures  
For convenient framing of self portraits, when the lens is rotated to face  
backwards, the display will invert so that it appears the correct way up.  
• The focus is locked as long as the Shutter release button is kept lightly pressed  
(p. 48, 80). Pressing it fully all the way down releases the shutter.  
Note: Pressing the Shutter release button  
Pressing the Shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur. Make sure  
to press the Shutter release button slowly.  
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Mode Dial and Multi Selector  
Mode Dial  
Use the Mode dial to select the Shooting mode  
,
or Playback  
mode ˘.  
: Shooting mode  
Simple Shooting and  
Playback  
There are two modes for taking pictures:  
• In “ ” (Auto mode), the camera controls the  
exposure and other settings for simple, easy  
operation.  
” (Manual mode), camera settings such  
as exposure, white balance, image adjustment  
and sharpening are under full manual control.  
• In “  
Having mastered simple point operation and  
studied the section “Useful Advice on COOLPIX  
Camera Techniques”, we recommend that you  
read this section which explains some aspects  
of simple “Point and Shoot” photography in  
more detail.  
˘
: Playback mode  
The Playback mode is for reviewing and managing  
your pictures. When the Mode dial is set to ˘,  
images can be reviewed, deleted, played back in a  
slide show, marked for printing (DPOF) or can be  
protected from accidental deletion.  
Setting the Mode dial to  
(auto mode)  
Multi selector  
automatically selects the most common exposure  
and image adjustment settings to ensure that the  
overall appearance of the picture is well balanced  
and correctly exposed.  
• Other functions that are also preset are described  
below.  
When any camera menu is active, the Multi selector is used to move  
around the menus, making selections in both the up/down and  
left/right directions. When in Shooting mode, pressing the Multi  
selector allows the desired AF area to be chosen.  
Position  
Operation  
Image size (resolution)  
Full (2048 x 1536 pixels)  
Image quality (JPEG  
compression ratio)  
Press ≤/≥ to move vertically, selecting an item by  
highlighting it. Once an item has been highlighted further  
selections can be made by pressing > to move right  
and then, if applicable, pressing ≤/≥ to select the  
desired setting.  
Normal  
Continuous AF*  
(camera continuously  
focuses)  
Focus mode  
Flash mode  
Exposure Compensation  
Monitor  
Auto  
None (0.0)  
On*  
Selecting focus area (in  
mode)  
The camera has five autofocus target areas which can  
be activated in turn by using ≤, ≥, < or > on the Multi  
selector.  
* When the Monitor is off, Single AF (the camera only  
focuses when the shutter is half-pressed) is selected.  
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Basic Operation (Auto Mode)  
Set the camera to Auto Mode (Set the Mode dial to  
).  
Note: Composing using image in Viewfinder.  
1
When composing a picture using the image in the Viewfinder, the actual image  
recorded is shifted slightly (due to a phenomenon known as parallax) compared  
to the image in the Viewfinder. Especially when shooting close-ups, the effect of  
parallax becomes more pronounced and the edges of the image seen in the  
Viewfinder image may not be included. Use of the Monitor is therefore  
recommended for close-up (Macro) shooting at distances of less than 90 cm/35  
in. The parallax compensation marks in the Viewfinder indicate the  
• The camera beeps once when the power is turned on and standby operation  
starts. After a short pause, the camera is ready and the Viewfinder image is  
displayed on the Monitor.  
compensation required when the subject to camera distance is 60 cm/24 in.  
Control panel  
Zoom button  
• Use the Zoom button to frame your subject in the Monitor or Viewfinder.  
Monitor  
• Individual function settings and the number of images that can be fitted on  
the CF memory card are displayed in the Control panel and Monitor.  
MONITOR button  
• Pressing the MONITOR button changes the display in the following order  
(example in  
mode):  
Wideangle  
Telephoto  
• To zoom out and see more in the Monitor or Viewfinder, press the  
Zoom  
button. This sends the lens to the wideangle position.  
To zoom in and make the subject appear closer, press the  
• When the lens has zoomed to the full telephoto position with the Monitor turned  
on, the Digital zoom then allows a further magnification of up to 4x (p. 63).  
Zoom button.  
Data display  
No data  
Off  
Compose your picture.  
2
• Aim the lens at the subject and compose the picture in the Monitor or  
Viewfinder.  
Note: Digital zoom  
When using the Digital zoom, the image in the Viewfinder is different from the  
actual image recorded. Make sure to check the image in the Monitor.  
Parallax compensation  
marks for close-ups (Macro)  
Autofocus target area  
Monitor  
Viewfinder  
• When shooting in  
mode, the camera will use the subject in the center of  
the picture as the focus target.  
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Basic Operation (Auto Mode)—continued  
Lightly press the Shutter release button and confirm the focus.  
Gently depress the Shutter release button.  
3
4
• The shutter is released when the Shutter release button is fully depressed, the  
camera beeps once (p. 127) and the picture is taken.  
In-focus  
Out-of-focus  
Green LED lights.  
Bright subject  
Green LED flashes  
rapidly.  
Green LED flashes at  
intermediate speed  
Dark subject  
Monitor  
Confirm LED  
• Immediately after a picture is taken, the Green LED flashes and ∂ (Quick  
delete) and ˚ (pause, p. 85) are briefly displayed in the Monitor after which  
the Monitor will return to normal and the next shot can be taken.  
• It is normally possible to take a picture when the shot is still being displayed  
in the Monitor. Lightly pressing the Shutter release button resets the Monitor  
to normal display and subsequent shots are possible unless (Wait) is  
displayed. The number of shots that can be taken may vary, depending on  
the Image size and Image quality (p. 58).  
No LED indication  
Red LED flashes  
rapidly.  
Note: Continuous AF  
When the Monitor is on, the camera continues to attempt to focus (Continuous  
AF, p. 62). The shutter can be released without focus being achieved. Check  
the focus status of the image in the Monitor before releasing the shutter.  
Image size  
FULL  
Image quality  
NORMAL  
BASIC  
Number of shots that can be taken  
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Focus Lock  
VGA  
77  
When the subject is in focus while you are lightly pressing the Shutter release  
button, the focus is locked and the Green LED lights up without flashing. When  
the main subject is not centered in the frame, focus on the subject, lock focus,  
then recompose as you like while lightly pressing the Shutter release button. In  
Focus Lock, do not change the distance between the camera and subject when  
changing the composition.  
•
is displayed on the Monitor while image is being recorded on the CF  
memory card.  
Note: Recording on CF Memory Cards  
The Green LED flashing at intermediate speed indicates that the image is being  
written to the CF memory card. Do not remove the card, battery or AC Adapter  
until the Green LED has gone out, or image data may be damaged or not  
recorded.  
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Basic Operation (Auto Mode)—continued  
Press the QUICK  
after shooting.  
button to check the image immediately  
Built-in Speedlight  
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Use the built-in Speedlight if there is insufficient light to illuminate the subject.  
This condition is indicated by the Red LED flashing rapidly when the Shutter  
release button is half-pressed.  
To use the Speedlight  
Å Slide the Speedlight lock-release lever to release the built-in Speedlight.  
Quick review mode  
Full-screen review  
mode  
• Each press of the QUICK  
follows:  
button changes the display on the Monitor as  
Red LED flashes  
rapidly.  
Shooting mode  
(take a picture)  
Quick review mode  
(Quick check of last  
picture)  
Full-screen review  
mode  
Í Confirm the Red LED is steady, then gently depress the Shutter release  
button fully to take the picture with the built-in Speedlight.  
• Press the Multi selector to choose the image to be displayed.  
To display the previous image frame continue to press < /≤.  
When the oldest frame is reached, pressing < /≤ changes the display to the  
most recent frame recorded.  
When the most recent frame is reached, pressing ≥/ > changes the display  
to the oldest one.  
Red LED steady.  
Check points:  
Note: Using built-in Speedlight  
• Lightly pressing the Shutter release button in either Quick review or Full-screen  
review resets the camera to normal Shooting mode and more shots can be  
taken.  
Note that the built-in Speedlight may become warm during extended Speedlight  
use.  
• Recorded images can be played back in Full-frame playback (p. 74) by  
rotating the Mode dial to ˘.  
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Basic Operation (Auto Mode)—continued  
Self-Timer Operation  
Press the Delete button in Full-screen review mode and select  
The Self-timer delays the shutter release for 3 or 10 seconds after the  
Shutter release button has been pressed to allow you to appear in your  
photograph. We recommend that you use a tripod or place the camera  
on a stable surface when using the Self-timer.  
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“Yes” with the Multi selector to delete a single image.  
• Using the Multi selector choose the image to be deleted. Pressing the Delete  
button displays a confirmation dialog. Select Yes with the Multi selector.  
Pressing > deletes the image and DONE is displayed.  
Press the Focus mode button several times until V appears in  
1
the Control panel and Monitor.  
Compose your picture, confirm focus and fully depress the  
Shutter release button.  
2
Check point:  
Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode (p. 77)  
Set the Mode dial to  
photographs.  
when you have finished taking  
• Pressing the Shutter release button once activates a 10-second timer and  
twice activates a 3-second timer. (Press the Shutter release button twice to  
pause the 10 second Self-timer and once to pause the 3-second timer after  
activation of the timer.) The Self-timer lamp pulses for 1 second before the  
shutter is released and then lights steadily for the final 1 second. (The  
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remaining time is visible as a count-down on the Monitor.) In  
mode, Self-timer operation using Manual focus (p. 81) is possible.  
Shooting  
• To cancel Self-timer after activation of the timer, pause, then press the Focus  
mode button so V disappears or else turn the power off.  
Check point  
Setting the Self-timer also activates Macro shooting mode, causing v to be  
displayed.  
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Simple Playback Operations  
Set the Mode dial to ˘ to set the camera to Playback mode. In  
Playback mode, recorded images are visible on the Monitor. Multiple  
reduced size images can be viewed at once (Thumbnail Playback) or  
reviewed for deletion.  
Thumbnail Playback (See p. 76)  
Press the Thumbnail ( ) button once to display nine Thumbnail  
1
images, or twice to display four Thumbnail images. The  
Thumbnail image can be selected with the Multi selector and  
displayed Full-frame.  
Full-Frame Playback (See p. 74)  
Set the Mode dial to ˘.  
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Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback (See p. 77)  
Press the Delete (D) button in Full-frame playback.  
• The most recent photograph is displayed in the Monitor. Press the Multi  
selector to select the image to display.  
1
Press and hold the  
detail. Press the  
Zoom button to see the image in closer  
button to return to the original view. Use the  
2
Multi selector to see the hidden parts of the zoomed image.  
• The delete confirmation dialog is displayed. You can delete an image after  
confirming with the confirmation dialog.  
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Other Functions  
By connecting the camera to your TV set or a personal computer, you  
can view, edit or print out images taken with the COOLPIX995.  
Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set  
By connecting the COOLPIX995 to a TV set, you can view your still pictures and  
movies on the television.  
Connect the camera's video output terminal and the TV's video input  
terminal with the provided video cable.  
Detailed Operations  
This section describes detailed operations in  
or ˘ mode.  
,
• Setting Image Quality and Size  
• How Much Space is Left on My CF Memory  
Card—Confirming the Number of Exposures  
Remaining  
• Selecting the Focus Mode  
• Digital Zoom  
• Setting the Exposure mode  
• Setting the Exposure Compensation Value  
• Adjusting Sensitivity  
• To connect the COOLPIX995 to a TV set, see p.155.  
Connect COOLPIX995 to a Computer  
By connecting the COOLPIX995 to a computer, you can download image data to  
your computer.  
You can connect your camera directly to your computer via the supplied UC-E1  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. Nikon View 4 allows you to transfer, enlarge, save  
or print out images that have been downloaded to your computer.  
To connect the camera to the computer you will need the supplied  
USB cable and Nikon View 4 CD-ROM.  
• Playback  
• Deleting Photographs  
• For details of operation, refer to the CD-ROM instruction manual for Nikon  
View 4.  
• To connect the COOLPIX995 to a computer, see p. 156.  
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Setting Image Quality and Size  
Shooting Mode  
In both  
or  
mode, one of the most important options for your  
Image Size  
The Image size setting determines the maximum size at which the image can be  
printed. If the print size is too large, the individual pixels will be visible to the naked  
eye, giving the image a rough, uneven appearance. As a rule of thumb, for printing,  
about 200 pixels per inch are required. For display on a computer monitor, about  
80 pixels per inch are recommended.  
pictures is the combination of Image quality setting (image  
compression ratio) and Image size setting that you select. There are  
four available Image quality settings and six Image size settings.  
Image Quality  
Rotate the Command dial while pressing the QUAL button until the  
desired Image size is displayed.  
To reduce memory requirements, images are compressed using JPEG  
compression. At higher compression ratios, the block pattern becomes more  
visible and there may be noticeable loss of detail. The actual effect depends on the  
size of the image when reproduced on a monitor or printer and on the type of  
subject.  
To set the Image quality, press the QUAL (Image quality) button  
repeatedly until the desired Image quality setting is displayed.  
Setting  
Size (pixels)  
Application  
Full  
(no indication)  
For high quality prints of up to A4 without additional  
treatment.  
2048 x 1536  
1600 x 1200 For printing at about A5 or large photo album size.  
1280 x 960  
For smaller postcard-sized prints.  
Setting  
Compression ratio File format  
Application  
For display on a 17-inch computer monitor or small prints,  
for example, to be included in a report.  
1024 x 768  
Best-quality image, with no compression.  
Use when quality or authenticity is of  
paramount importance. (Available in FULL  
For output on a 13-inch monitor, sending image data via  
E-mail, or posting a picture on an Internet homepage.  
HI  
No compression  
Approx. 1/4  
TIFF  
640 x 480  
or 3:2 size in  
mode only.)  
This format gives an aspect ratio which is of identical  
proportions to 35mm film. When 3:2 is selected, the top  
and bottom of the Monitor are cropped and the image  
frame becomes 3:2. The Green LED pulses slowly.  
Quality virtually identical to uncompressed  
HI mode: for use where Image quality is  
important, for example when the image will  
be cropped and enlarged.  
2048 x 1360  
FINE  
JPEG  
For use in most general situations where  
the image will not be significantly enlarged.  
Setting  
Full  
Size (pixels)  
Print size at 200dpi resolution  
NORMAL  
Approx. 1/8  
JPEG  
JPEG  
2048 x 1536 Approx. 26 x 20 cm (10.2 x 7.9 in.)  
1600 x 1200 Approx. 20 x 15 cm (7.9 x 5.9 in.)  
For situations such as sending image data  
via E-mail where small file size is more  
important than Image quality.  
BASIC  
Approx. 1/16  
1280 x 960  
1024 x 768  
640 x 480  
Approx. 16 x 12 cm (6.3 x 4.7 in.)  
Approx. 13 x 10 cm (5.1 x 3.9 in.)  
Approx. 8 x 6 cm (3.1 x 2.4 in.)  
Check point  
The selected Image quality and size settings remain in the camera’s memory  
even when the power is turned off.  
2048 x 1360 Approx. 26 x 17 cm (10.2 x 6.7 in.)  
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How Much Space is Left on my CF Memory Card—  
Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining  
Selecting the Focus Mode  
Shooting Mode  
Shooting Mode  
The total number of images that can be saved on a CF memory card  
depends on the amount of space left in the CF memory card being  
used, and on the selected Image quality and size.  
In  
or  
mode, three Focus modes and the Self-timer can be  
activated in turn by repeated presses of the Focus mode button. In  
mode, rotating the Command dial while pressing the Focus mode button  
initiates Manual focus and alters the manual focus distance (p. 81)  
To confirm the number of exposures remaining, check the Control  
panel and Monitor.  
Press the Focus mode button repeatedly until the indication for the  
desired Focus mode or Self-timer is shown. (Note that an indication  
is not displayed in the Autofocus mode.)  
No available exposure  
• The counter showing the number of exposures remaining decrements until “0” is  
displayed after which no further space is available. At this point, a warning  
indication OUT OF MEMORY is displayed in the Monitor.  
• The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows.  
Memory card: 16MB [64MB] (Note that the numbers will vary significantly with the  
composition of the pictures due to the way that JPEG compression works.)  
Focus mode Indication  
Characteristics  
The easiest Focus mode, normal autofocus operation is suitable  
for almost any shooting situation including snapshots or  
portraits. Focus range is 30 cm (11.8 in.) to infinity.  
Autofocus  
mode  
No  
indication  
Image quality  
HI  
FINE  
NORMAL  
BASIC  
Select this mode to focus on distant subjects such as  
landscapes or buildings. The lens automatically moves to a  
position suitable for infinity focus and locks in position. Flash  
Cancel is automatically selected.  
Image size  
Infinity mode  
FULL (no indication)  
1 [6]  
10 [40]  
16 [65]  
19 [78]  
31 [126]  
47 [190]  
69 [278]  
144 [578]  
22 [88]  
37 [151]  
59 [236]  
86 [347]  
121 [488]  
229 [918]  
42 [169]  
√
v
Not available  
Not available  
Not available  
Not available  
1 [7]  
Select this mode when shooting close-ups of subjects such as  
flowers or insects. Focus distance is approx. 2cm (in middle  
Zoom position) to infinity. In the middle Zoom position, in the  
Monitor is displayed in yellow to assist with optimum lens setting.  
Note that vignetting may occur when using with Speedlight  
illumination within the 70 cm (27.6 in.) focus distance.  
24 [100]  
37 [151]  
86 [347]  
11 [45]  
Macro Close-  
up mode  
v
Use this mode when you want to be in the photograph. The  
shutter is released 10 sec. after pressing the Shutter release  
button once or 3 sec. after pressing the button twice. The Self-  
timer lamp pulses until 1 sec. before shutter release and the  
lamp lights steadily for the final 1 sec. The remaining time is  
visible as a count-down on the Monitor.  
• To cancel the Self-timer after initiation, pause the timer and  
then press the Focus mode button so V disappears, or turn  
the power off.  
Notes: The number of exposures remaining  
• From time to time the number may not count down when shots are taken or  
deleted, particularly if the Image size is small.  
• Even when “0” is shown, selecting another Image quality or size may enable  
more shots to be taken as there may be enough space for one or more images  
of a smaller size or higher compression ratio. By the same token, changing the  
Image quality or size may cause the frame counter to drop to “0”.  
• No more shots can be taken when the image file names and folder numbers  
(p. 128) reach the maximum number (image file name: DSCN9999.JPG, folder  
number: 999). To continue, change the memory card or delete all of the image  
data on the card. Note that with the setting Seq. Numbers On, file names are  
assigned with the next highest number remaining in the memory card, so  
when a file with a high file name number is left in the memory, the maximum  
number, DSCN9999.JPG, will soon be reached and no more shots can be  
taken even if more memory is available on the card.  
Self-timer  
V
Controls  
In  
mode, the selected Focus mode can be set to remain in  
(P. 130) memory even when the power is turned off; this setting can be  
changed with the Memorize setting.  
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Selecting Focus Mode—continued  
Digital zoom  
Shooting Mode  
Shooting Mode  
With the Monitor turned on, Digital zoom electronically magnifies the  
center of the picture so that it fills the entire image. The subject can be  
magnified by up to 4X.  
Check points  
• The Autofocus mode is selected when the power is turned on.  
• Selecting the Self-timer enables Macro Close-up mode and v is also  
displayed.  
Keep pressing the  
Zoom button for more than 2 sec. after the  
Zoom has reached the highest telephoto position. The Digital zoom  
function activates automatically and the image in the Monitor is  
zoomed by up to 4.0X. The Digital zoom magnification factor is  
displayed in the Monitor and the Green LED pulses slowly.  
Autofocus Options  
There are several advanced options that may be employed when setting up the  
Autofocus. In particular, a difference will be noticed when the Monitor is on or off in  
Autofocus or Macro Close-up mode.  
Monitor  
AF mode  
Characteristics  
Autofocus operation is activated continuously regardless of  
Continuous the operation of the Shutter release button. The focus is  
On*1  
AF  
locked on when the Shutter release button is lightly pressed  
(Focus Lock, p. 80) and the Green LED lights as  
confirmation of successful focus.  
Autofocus operation is activated only when the Shutter  
release button is lightly pressed. Once focus is achieved, the  
Green LED lights and focus is locked (p. 80) as long as the  
Shutter release button is kept lightly pressed. Battery power  
can be conserved since the Monitor is not always on.  
4.0X Digital zoom  
Green LED  
(pulses slowly)  
Off  
Single AF  
Canceling Digital zoom  
• Pressing the button during Digital zoom lowers magnification and cancels  
Digital zoom after reaching the highest telephoto position of the optical  
Zoom.  
* In  
mode, the autofocus system when the Monitor is on can be changed to  
(Single AF) in the Focus Options > Auto-Focus Mode sub-menu in Shooting  
menu (p. 112).  
• Digital zoom can also be canceled by turning camera power off.  
Autofocus Target Area Selection  
Autofocus target area varies according to Shooting mode.  
Check points  
• The AF area remains at the center during Digital zoom even when another AF  
area is selected in the Focus Options > AF Area Mode sub-menu (without  
Off setting) (p. 111).  
Shooting mode  
Characteristics  
Focus is targeted on the center AF area. Place the main subject in the  
center AF area.  
• Metering mode in Digital zoom is same as Center-Weighted Metering.  
All five AF areas in the Monitor are used when focusing. Normally, AUTO  
mode, where the camera automatically focuses using all five AF areas, is  
activated. In MANUAL mode, you can select just one of the AF areas,  
and when Autofocus is Off, only the center AF area is activated  
(p. 111).  
Note: Digital zoom  
• Resolution of the image deteriorates as you zoom in with the Digital zoom  
function.  
• Digital zoom cannot be used in HI Image quality, Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS,  
Movie or Black and White mode.  
• The Digital zoom function zooms into the middle part of the image in the  
Monitor and the actual recording area differs from the Viewfinder image. Make  
sure to confirm the image in the Monitor.  
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Setting the Exposure mode  
Shooting Mode  
To create a variety of photographic treatments, various Exposure  
modes can be selected to achieve a desired effect. Four Exposure  
Exposure mode Display  
Shooting situation  
Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically,  
while allowing you to choose other settings such as Flexible  
Program, Exposure Compensation (p. 71) or Auto  
Bracketing (p. 115).  
modes can be selected in  
Shooting mode.  
Programmed Auto  
P
Rotate the Command dial while pressing the MODE button so the  
desired Exposure mode is displayed.  
You set desired shutter speed and the camera selects the  
correct aperture. Select a fast shutter speed for fast-  
moving subjects such as shooting an athlete, or a slow  
shutter speed to emphasize the motion effect.  
Shutter-Priority Auto  
S
You set desired aperture and the camera selects the  
correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-  
focus area, so you can choose whether near or far subjects  
are in sharp focus when shooting landscapes, or whether  
the background is to be blurred as in a portrait.  
Aperture-Priority Auto  
A
Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable when  
you want full control over exposure, to create your own  
unique photographic effects.  
Manual  
Â
Note: At slow shutter speed  
The shutter speed indication in the Monitor appears in yellow when the shutter  
speed is slower than 1/4 sec. Noise may appear in the dark part of the frame in  
this case. This noise in the form randomly spaced bright-colored pixels can be  
reduced with the Noise Reduction mode (p. 117).  
P: Programmed Auto  
The camera automatically controls exposure—correct shutter speed (1 to 1/2300  
sec.) and aperture combination— by determining the brightness of the subject.  
Programmed Auto Exposure mode is automatically set in  
mode.  
• Controls setting: Memorize  
The selected Exposure mode is retained when the power is turned off;  
however, it can be set to become Programmed Auto when the power  
is turned on, by using the Memorize setting.  
• Controls setting: FUNC. 1  
Controls  
(P. 130)  
Flexible Program (only in and with Monitor on)  
By rotating the Command dial in Programmed Auto and with the Monitor on,  
you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while  
maintaining correct exposure. With this function, you can shoot in Programmed  
Auto as though shooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto.  
“ ” appears when Flexible Program is set. To cancel the Flexible Program, rotate  
Various settings can be selected with the Exposure mode button.  
*
the Command dial until “ ” disappears, change the Exposure mode or set the  
Note: Selecting fast shutter speed  
When you want to shoot with a fast shutter speed, try shooting under as bright  
a condition as possible so that the aperture is stopped-down.  
*
Mode dial to other than  
.
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Setting the Exposure mode—continued  
Shooting Mode  
S: Shutter-Priority Auto  
Â: Manual  
Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (8-1/2000 sec.) in 1 EV  
steps; the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct  
exposure.  
Enables you to set both shutter speed (8 sec. - 1/2000 sec. in 1 EV steps, plus  
long time exposure “BULB” up to 60 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to  
maximum in 1/3 steps) manually.  
• Turning the Command dial after setting Shutter-Priority Auto  
Exposure mode changes the shutter speed as follows:  
Set the Exposure mode to Â, then take your finger off the MODE  
1
button. The aperture and shutter speed are displayed alternately  
in the Control panel as the MODE button is pressed repeatedly.  
• The aperture and shutter speed are highlighted in green in the Monitor.  
Note: Control range of the camera  
When the subject is too dark or too bright (beyond the control range of the  
camera) and the Shutter release button is lightly pressed, the selected shutter  
speed display pulses. To avoid motion blur or incorrect exposure, change the  
shutter speed setting.  
Confirm the Exposure condition in the Control panel or Exposure  
meter display in the Monitor and set the aperture and shutter  
speed by rotating the Command dial.  
• The difference between the selected exposure and the exposure measured  
by the camera is displayed in the Exposure condition and the Exposure meter  
display (except in long time exposure).  
2
A: Aperture-Priority Auto  
This mode enables you to choose the camera aperture (lens’ minimum to  
maximum in 1/3 steps) manually. The camera automatically selects an appropriate  
shutter speed (8 to 1/2300 sec.) to ensure correct exposure.  
• Turning the Command dial after setting Aperture-Priority Auto  
Exposure mode changes the aperture in 1/3 steps.  
Note: Control range of the camera  
When the subject is too dark or too bright (beyond the control range of the  
camera) and the Shutter release button is lightly pressed, the selected aperture  
display pulses. If this occurs, change the aperture setting to avoid incorrect  
exposure.  
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Setting the Exposure mode—continued  
Setting the Flash Mode  
Shooting Mode  
Shooting Mode  
Four Flash modes are available for use in various flash shooting  
situations.  
Check point  
If the shutter speed is displayed in red when 1/2000 sec. shutter speed is  
selected, stop-down aperture while confirming exposure on the Exposure meter  
in the Monitor.  
Condition in which Flash mode can be set  
Flash mode can only be set when the built-in Speedlight is raised. The Flash  
Cancel indication fi is displayed in the Control panel and Monitor when the  
built-in Speedlight is stowed.  
Exposure status  
Control panel  
Monitor  
Correct exposure  
Slide the Speedlight release lever to release the built-in  
Speedlight.  
1
1 EV under  
2 EV over  
Long time (BULB) exposure (up to 60 sec.)  
Å Set the Exposure mode to Â, and place the camera on a tripod or secure  
position, then rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to  
bu1b (next after 8 sec.) to enable long time (BULB) exposure.  
Note: If flash does not fire  
The Speedlight does not fire with Infinity focus (p. 61), in Continuous Shooting  
mode (other than Single mode) (p. 99), in Best Shot Selector mode (p. 102),  
Lens mode (p. 106) or Int Flash Off mode (p. 133) even when the built-in  
Speedlight is released.  
Press the Flash mode button repeatedly until the desired Flash  
mode appears.  
2
Í Pressing the Shutter release button once opens the shutter up to 60 sec.  
• BULB can only be set when Single mode is selected in the Continuous  
Shooting menu (p. 99).  
• The Speedlight is canceled if BULB exposure is set.  
• During long-time exposure, selecting Noise Reduction On can reduce noise  
in the form randomly spaced bright-colored pixels in the recorded image  
(p. 117).  
* No indication is  
shown in the  
Monitor when  
AUTO Flash  
mode is selected.  
• If the Red LED is pulsing slowly when the Shutter release button is lightly  
pressed, the Speedlight is not fully charged and the shutter cannot be  
released. Wait until the Speedlight is fully charged and release the shutter  
again.  
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Setting the Flash Mode—continued  
Setting the Exposure Compensation Value  
Shooting Mode  
Shooting Mode  
Exposure Compensation can be employed to deliberately offset the  
exposure from the measured value. Twelve Exposure Compensations  
from –2EV to +2EV in 1/3 steps can be set for various shooting  
purposes or situations.  
Setting  
Indication  
⁄
¤⁄  
‹
Characteristics  
Speedlight automatically fires when the subject is dark  
and the built-in Speedlight is released. Speedlight does  
not fire if the subject is adequately illuminated even  
when the built-in Speedlight is released.  
AUTO flash  
AUTO flash with  
Red-eye reduction  
Reduces the “Red-eye effect” of flash photography.  
The Red-eye reduction lamp lights before the main flash.  
Rotate the Command dial while pressing the Exposure  
Compensation button until the desired compensation value is  
displayed.  
Select this mode to fire the Speedlight regardless of the  
subject’s brightness. Speedlight can also be effective in  
daylight when light is coming from behind the subject.  
Anytime flash  
Both your main subject and background can be recorded  
naturally in twilight or nighttime. The shutter stays open  
for the same time as if Speedlight was not being used to  
illuminate the background. The Speedlight fires to give a  
clear defined foreground or subject image.  
SLOW sync  
›
Notes: SLOW Sync Flash  
• Avoid camera shake since a slow shutter speed is often selected.  
• The shutter speed indication in the Monitor appears in yellow when the shutter  
speed is slower than 1/4 sec. Noise may appear in the dark part of the frame  
in this case. This noise in the form randomly spaced bright-colored pixels can  
be reduced with the Noise Reduction setting (p. 117).  
• The Exposure Compensation mark in the Control panel and Exposure  
Compensation mark and compensation value in the Monitor are both displayed.  
Selectable Exposure Compensation values  
Check points  
• In  
mode, AUTO flash mode is automatically selected when the built-in  
Speedlight is released. The previously set Flash mode is selected in  
mode.  
• Vignetting may occur with speedlight illumination where the subject to camera  
distance is less than 70 cm (27.6 in.).  
Canceling Exposure Compensation  
Set the compensation value to 0.0. In  
mode, turn the power off.  
• The Flash output of other Speedlights connected to the sync terminal is  
synchronized with the built-in Speedlight (p. 90).  
Check point  
Exposure Compensation can also be selected from the Exposure Options >  
Controls  
EXP. +/– menu (p. 110).  
In  
mode, the selected Flash mode can be set to remain in the  
(P. 130) memory even when the power is turned off; this setting can be  
changed with the Memorize setting.  
Controls  
• In  
, the selected Exposure Compensation value can be set to  
(P. 130)  
remain in memory even when the power is turned off; this setting can  
be changed with the Memorize setting.  
• Other functions can be set to be selected with the Exposure  
Compensation button with FUNC. 2. In this case, Exposure  
Compensation cannot be set with the Exposure Compensation button  
(p. 131).  
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Adjusting Sensitivity  
Shooting Mode  
Sensitivity increases the use that the camera makes of available light,  
allowing faster shutter speeds to be employed. However as sensitivity  
is increased, the picture may become noisy. Standard sensitivity is  
equivalent to film ISO 100. The camera will automatically increase  
sensitivity in low levels of ambient lighting if set to AUTO. The  
sensitivity can be increased manually from the standard value to allow  
faster shutter speeds in low light.  
Notes: Sensitivity Setting  
• Manual adjustment of Sensitivity is only possible in  
mode. When the  
Mode dial is set to  
canceled and the camera automatically selects AUTO setting. If the Mode dial  
is set to again, the previously adjusted Sensitivity returns.  
after Sensitivity is set, the setting temporarily is  
• When the Sensitivity is set to ISO 200, 400 or 800, or Sensitivity is  
automatically increased in dark conditions with AUTO, a noisier image  
compared to standard Sensitivity may be recorded.  
• In normal shooting situations, 400 or lower Sensitivity setting is recommended.  
Use the 800 setting in a situation such as when you want to avoid effects of  
camera shake by using a fast shutter speed. When using 800 Sensitivity, it is  
recommended that you turn off the Image Sharpening (p. 114) in Shooting  
menu.  
Set the Mode dial to  
, then rotate the Command dial while  
pressing the sensitivity button until the desired sensitivity value is  
displayed.  
Setting  
Shooting sensitivity  
Standard sensitivity (equivalent to ISO 100)  
• Recommended except for shooting in dark conditions or with fast-moving subjects.  
100  
200  
400  
Equivalent to ISO 200  
Equivalent to ISO 400  
Equivalent to ISO 800 Note that the recorded image is rather noisy (800 is  
displayed in red in the Monitor).  
800  
Set standard sensitivity under normal situations. If the brightness is low, sensitivity  
is automatically increased. In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode, only  
standard sensitivity is selected  
• When AUTO is selected and sensitivity is automatically adjusted in dark conditions,  
the ISO sensitivity indication is displayed in the Control panel and Monitor.  
AUTO  
Canceling sensitivity setting  
Select AUTO to cancel the sensitivity setting.  
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Playback  
Playback Mode ˘  
Playback  
Taking a Closer Look: Zooming In  
Playback mode is used for reviewing pictures that are saved on the CF  
memory card, starting with the most recent first.  
You can see more detail in the image by zooming into the desired area  
of the image.  
Set the Mode dial to ˘.  
Set the Mode dial to ˘.  
1
1
2
Press and hold the  
closer detail.  
(
) Zoom button to see the image in  
• After a short pause, the most recent photograph is displayed in full-frame with  
information such as the folder name, file name (number and type), date and time  
of recording, Image size, Image quality mode and frame number.  
To view the previous or next photograph, press on the Multi  
• The amount of Zoom increases each time the  
maximum magnification of 6.0X. (The Zoom icon and magnification factor are  
displayed in the upper left corner on the Monitor.)  
button is pressed, up to a  
2
selector.  
Playback Operation  
Operations for Zooming  
Previous  
photograph  
Next  
photograph  
Selecting a photograph—Rapid Scroll  
To scroll rapidly between photographs, simply press  
and hold the Multi selector. The frame count will  
increment or decrement depending on the scroll  
direction. Release the Multi selector to view the  
selected frame.  
Each time the  
button is pressed, Zoom  
Zooms photograph in.  
Cancels Zoom.  
increases up to a maximum of 6.0X.  
Cancels Zoom returning the display to Full-  
frame playback.  
Scrolls the image.  
Scrolls the image to reveal off-screen areas.  
Check points  
The message CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES is displayed on the Monitor if the  
CF memory card contains no image file.  
Notes:  
• Before displaying another image, cancel Zoom.  
• It takes more time to zoom in an image that has been recorded with the HI  
Image quality setting.  
Deleting photographs/setting other Playback modes  
Changing display on the  
Monitor  
Deleting photographs  
p. 77  
p. 46  
p. 88  
• Images recorded in Ultra HS or Movie setting cannot be zoomed in.  
Display additional photo  
information  
Thumbnail Playback  
p. 76  
Taking a closer look:  
Zooming in  
p. 75  
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Playback—continued  
Deleting photographs  
Playback Mode ˘  
Playback Mode ˘  
By pressing the Delete (D) button in Full-frame playback or Thumbnail  
Playback you can delete individual images.  
Thumbnail Playback  
Up to nine Thumbnail images can be displayed on the Monitor. The  
Thumbnail images can be viewed a page at a time and it is possible at  
any time to select one Thumbnail for Full-frame playback or deleting.  
The Delete selection in the Playback menu enables the deletion of all or selected  
photographs (p. 138).  
Deleting Individual Photographs  
Set the Mode dial to ˘.  
1
2
Set the Mode dial to ˘.  
1
2
• The most recent photograph is displayed on the Monitor.  
Press the Thumbnail (t) button once to display nine Thumbnail  
images, or twice to display four Thumbnail images.  
Display the photograph to be deleted using the Multi selector.  
• If there are fewer than nine or four recorded images, they are displayed from the  
top left.  
• An image that has been displayed in Full-frame playback is highlighted by a  
yellow frame.  
Press the Delete (D) button.  
3
Thumbnail Playback—how it works  
Press the Multi selector to highlight the desired image.  
• Thumbnails are displayed four or nine to a page. When  
Select another image.  
the last or (first) image is reached, pressing the Multi  
• The Delete confirmation dialog is displayed. The photograph to be deleted is  
shown at the upper left in the dialog display.  
Selector flips the display to the next (or previous) page.  
To flip rapidly from page to page, rotate the Command dial  
in the desired direction.  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight “Yes”, then press >.  
Flip pages.  
4
• The delete operation is confirmed with a dialog, after which the next  
photograph is displayed.  
• To cancel delete, press < on the Multi selector or select No by pressing  
≤/≥, then press > to return to Full-frame playback without deleting the  
photograph.  
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Deleting photographs—continued  
Playback Mode ˘  
Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback  
Highlight the image to be deleted using the Multi selector. The  
selected image is marked with a yellow highlight.  
1
To delete the currently selected Thumbnail, press the D button.  
2
3
Advanced operation  
This section provides complete descriptions of  
advanced camera operations.  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight “Yes”, then press >.  
• The delete operation is confirmed with a dialog, then the Monitor returns to  
the Thumbnail display.  
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Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock  
Manual Focus  
Shooting Mode  
Shooting Mode  
If the subject is outside of the Autofocus area, a feature called  
Autofocus lock can be used to maintain focus on the subject.  
Autofocus is locked by half pressing the shutter with the subject in the  
focus target area. At the same time, exposure for the main subject is  
memorized by the camera (Auto exposure lock). This function is  
convenient when the exposure should be defined by the subject.  
When the Mode dial is set to  
, the camera-to-subject distance can  
be set manually by using Manual focus. This is convenient to ensure  
accurate focus when the shooting distance is known or in situations  
where Autofocus may not work as expected (p. 82).  
To select Manual Focus rotate the Command dial while pressing the  
Focus mode button.  
indication appears in the Control panel  
as confirmation. Keeping the Focus mode button pressed, rotate the  
Command dial again to display the shooting distance both on the  
Control panel and Monitor.  
Center the main subject between the Autofocus brackets and  
lightly press the Shutter release button.  
1
Keeping the Shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose  
and shoot.  
2
• The shooting distance can be set in 49 steps from 0.02 m (0.06 ft.) to 10 m  
(30 ft.), plus infinity.  
• To confirm the chosen shooting distance in the Control panel, lightly press the  
Shutter release button.  
• The Green LED lights when a subject is in focus, and focus and exposure are  
locked.  
To Cancel Manual Focus mode  
Manual Focus mode is canceled by pressing the Focus mode button. The  
Focus mode then returns to the last mode before Manual focus was set.  
Do not change the distance to the subject after the focus is locked.  
Notes: Manual Focus  
• When setting the Self-timer and the Manual Focus mode at the same time, set  
the Self-timer first.  
• When zooming with the shooting distance set less than 0.3 m (1.0 ft.), focus is  
not possible in some zooming ranges. In this case, the shooting distance  
display in the Monitor lights in red as a warning.  
Check points  
• The purpose of Auto exposure lock is to fix the exposure precisely on the  
subject. The Center-Weighted or Spot Metering modes are most suited for this  
purpose. For setting metering, see page 97.  
• When shooting with the Autofocus lock, we recommend manually setting the  
focus target area (p. 111) to the center (in  
mode).  
• Displayed distance and the actual focus distance differ when an accessory  
lens converter is used.  
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Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected  
Recording Movie/Movie Playback  
Shooting Mode  
/Playback Mode ˘  
Shooting Mode  
Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. You  
can Autofocus as detailed below.  
A Movie can be recorded for a maximum of approx. 40 seconds. Each  
frame has NORMAL Image quality and is of QVGA Image size (320 x  
240 pixels). The recorded Movie image can be played back on the  
Monitor.  
1. No subject detail for Autofocus system.  
• Very dark subjects.  
• Scenes with a pronounced difference in brightness (such as a subject in  
the shade with the sun in the background).  
• Low-contrast scenes (such as a subject whose clothing is the same color  
as a wall or other background).  
Movie Shooting Mode  
Select “Continuous” > “Movie” (p. 99) in the Shooting menu in  
1
.
mode  
In these instances, the following alternative focus method is  
suggested.  
Focus on a different subject located at the same distance and that has the  
same brightness but high contrast, use Autofocus lock (p. 80), then recompose  
and shoot.  
Fully depress the Shutter release button to start recording your  
movie.  
2
3
Fully depress the Shutter release button again to stop recording.  
2. Conflicting or confusing subject detail.  
• Scenes with subjects located at different distances from the camera.  
• Fast-moving subjects  
• If you forget to fully depress the Shutter release button to end the movie, the  
camera will automatically stop the operation after 40 seconds.  
• The camera records movies at 15 frames per second in QVGA size (320 x  
240 pixels). The file is recorded in QuickTime format (DOS file extension  
“.MOV”).  
In these instances, the following alternative focus method is  
suggested.  
Focus on a different subject located at the same distance and that has the  
same brightness, use Autofocus lock (p. 80), then recompose and shoot.  
Movie Playback Mode  
Press  
button to play back the movie.  
• After completing the playback, the final frame is displayed for one second, and  
then returns to the still image of the first frame.  
Note: Focus lock  
When you lock focus, make sure to mentally check the exposure as Auto  
exposure is locked at the same time.  
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Recording Movie/Movie Playback—continued  
Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display  
Shooting Mode  
Operation in Movie Playback mode  
When taking photographs with the Monitor on, it is possible to  
immediately cancel the image being recorded and to extend the  
display of a wanted image after the shutter is released.  
When the first frame is displayed as a still image  
After completing the playback, the final frame is  
displayed for one second, and then returns to  
the still image of the first frame.  
Start movie  
Quick Delete  
Press the delete button  
is displayed on the Monitor.  
while an image is being recorded and ∂  
While movie is in progress  
The movie stops and a still image of the frame  
when the button was pressed is displayed.  
Pause movie  
While the movie is paused (still image display except the first frame)  
Resume Movie Playback from the displayed still  
Resume movie  
image  
Display previous frame Display the previous frame of the movie  
• When the delete button is pressed, the confirmation dialog appears. Select Yes  
by pressing the ≤/≥ on the Multi selector and press > to cancel recording of  
the image data to the CF memory card.  
(While a frame in the  
middle is displayed)  
Display next frame  
Display the next frame of the movie  
Check point  
(While the last frame  
is displayed)  
End movie Playback  
When Disable delete in the Shooting SET-UP menu is On, the ∂ is not  
displayed when the delete button is pressed. The dialog CANNOT DELETE  
FILE appears in the Monitor and the image cannot be deleted (p. 135).  
The first frame is displayed after ending movie  
Playback  
Holding the Image on the Display  
Press the Flash Mode button while an image is being recorded  
and ˚ is displayed on the Monitor.  
• The x mark is displayed on the Monitor and the image is held for 20 seconds  
after which the image is saved to the memory card and the display returns to the  
normal shooting display.  
• The displayed image can also be saved as any time by pressing the Flash mode  
button  
while the x indication is displayed. To cancel, press the delete  
button. The delete confirmation dialog appears, from which is it possible to delete  
the image.  
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Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode  
Shooting Mode  
Quick review mode/Full-screen review mode is set by pressing the  
QUICK review button in Shooting mode  
These two review modes enable you to quickly review and confirm the  
image without having to turn the Mode dial from to ˘.  
Full-Screen Review Mode  
.
Press the QUICK  
button in the Quick review mode to set the  
camera to Full-Screen Review mode.  
• The display in the Monitor changes as follows each time the QUICK  
pressed when the Mode dial is set to Shooting mode  
button is  
.
Shooting mode  
Quick review mode  
Full-screen review  
mode  
Quick Review Mode  
• When the QUICK button  
is pressed in the Quick review mode, the small  
image is enlarged and displayed full-screen. This sets the camera in a temporary  
Playback mode so that the normal playback functions of Zoom, Delete and  
Thumbnail playback are possible.  
Press the QUICK  
button in a Shooting mode  
to set the  
camera to Quick review mode.  
Completing the Full-screen review mode  
• The following operations end the Full-screen review mode and return the camera  
to Shooting mode.  
• Pressing the QUICK button  
• Lightly pressing the Shutter release button  
• Setting the Mode dial to another position  
• When the camera's power is turned off automatically by the Auto Power-off  
function  
• In Quick review mode, a small image of the most recent shot is displayed in the  
top left corner of the Monitor. Pressing the Multi selector scrolls through the saved  
images on the CF memory card. It is possible to take further photos at any time.  
• When there are no recorded images available, the Monitor displays the message  
CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES and returns to the Shooting mode display.  
Various operations in Quick review mode  
• In Quick review mode, the Focus mode button  
, Flash mode button  
(when the built-in Speedlight is raised), Exposure Compensation button  
Zoom buttons remain active.  
and  
• Previously set Shooting mode conditions (Exposure value, Autofocus, White  
balance [Auto]) are memorized in Quick review mode.  
Completing the Quick review mode  
• The following operations end the Quick review mode and return the camera to  
Shooting mode.  
• Lightly pressing the Shutter release button  
• Setting the Mode dial to another position  
• When the camera's power is turned off automatically by the Auto Power-off  
function  
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Viewing Additional Picture Information  
Rotating the Command dial changes the display to the following five  
screens while a picture is displayed on the Monitor in any Full-frame  
3. Detailed information display 2  
Display  
Description  
Flash status  
playback mode.  
SPEEDLIGHT : ON  
1. Basic display  
2. Detailed information display 1  
3. Detailed information display 2  
4. Histogram display  
IMG ADJUST : AUTO Image adjustment  
SENSITIVITY  
WHITEBAL  
: AUTO Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)  
: AUTO White balance  
Saturation control  
5. Focus confirmation display  
• The contents of the image information displayed are as follows.  
SATURATION : +1  
SHARPNESS : AUTO Image sharpening  
DIGITAL TELE : X1.00 Digital zoom ratio  
1. Basic display screen  
Display  
Description  
CONVERTER : OFF  
Lens converter status  
100 Nikon  
0025.JPG  
Folder name  
File number (the last 4 numbers and file type)  
FILE SIZE : 713KB File size (kilobytes)  
Battery indication (displayed only when battery  
power is insufficient)  
4. Histogram display  
Auto transfer icon (displayed on the image in the  
Auto transfer setting)  
Print-order selection icon (displayed on the print-  
ordered image)  
Display  
Description  
Highlighted part of image flashes in  
black/white to show over-exposed areas  
Thumbnail image  
Histogram  
Show histogram of displayed image  
Protect icon (displayed on the protected image)  
Shooting information of displayed image  
(file number and type, metering system,  
shutter speed, aperture, Exposure  
Compensation, sensitivity)  
Frame number/total number of frames visible in  
current folder  
Date when the picture was taken  
Time when the picture was taken  
Image size (UXGA, SXGA, XGA, VGA, 3:2, QVGA)  
Image quality (HI, FINE, NORMAL, BASIC)  
25/40  
Shooting information  
2001. 07. 25  
12:00  
VGA  
• The Histogram display shows the distribution of tones in the image: the horizontal  
axis ranges from black (left) to white (right), while the vertical axis shows the  
number of pixels of each brightness in the image. A properly exposed image will  
extend close to the ends of the histogram and should not have a large value at  
the extremes of the tone range.  
FINE  
2. Detailed information display 1  
Display  
Description  
5. Focus confirmation display  
CAMERA  
: E995  
Camera type  
Display  
Description  
Firmware version (displayed only on  
images shot with COOLPIX995)  
Metering system  
Exposure mode  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
FIRM VER  
: E995 V 1.0  
Portions of image in focus are sharply  
outlined  
Focus confirmation image  
METERING  
MODE  
SHUTTER  
APERTURE  
EXP +/–  
: MATRIX  
: P  
: 1/60  
: f2.6  
: 0.0  
Shooting information of displayed image  
(file number and type, focal length,  
shutter speed, aperture, Focus mode  
[distance setting information in Manual  
focus], selected AF area, Noise  
Reduction)  
Shooting information  
Exposure Compensation  
Focal length  
FOCAL LENGTH : f8.2mm  
Focus mode (distance setting  
information when in Manual focus)  
FOCUS : AF  
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Sync Terminal  
External Nikon Speedlights can be accommodated by using the  
optional Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900.  
Remove the Sync terminal cover and connect the camera plug of  
Using the Camera  
Menus  
1
the multiple flash adapter.  
This section describes the menus used to manage  
the more advanced features available on the  
COOLPIX995.  
• The following Nikon optional Speedlights can be used: SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-  
26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s and SB-22. Please contact an authorized Nikon  
dealer or service center about using other Nikon Speedlights.  
• In Macro close-up mode, it is recommend that you take trial shots and  
confirm that the image in the Monitor is correctly exposed.  
Separate menus are available for each mode:  
Menu  
Function  
Mode  
Page  
Advanced Shooting options  
(e.g., White Balance,  
• Set the Zoom-head position wider than 28mm.  
Shooting  
92-119  
The Power Zoom function of Speedlights does not function when attached to  
the COOLPIX995. Please set the Zoom-head position manually.  
• The AF assist illuminator of the Speedlight does not illuminate.  
• For the basic functions and operations of Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900  
and optional Speedlights, please refer to the instruction manuals supplied  
with each accessory.  
Metering, Continuous)  
Basic camera setup (e.g.,  
formatting CF memory cards,  
setting date/time). SET-UP  
120-129  
120-135  
menus for the  
and ˘  
SET-UP  
modes are accessible from  
the Shooting and Playback  
menus respectively.  
Check point  
With the Speedlight Opt. > Int Flash Off in Shooting SET-UP menu  
possible to set the built-in Speedlight so that it does not fire, and to fire the  
external Speedlight only (p.133).  
, it is  
˘
˘
148-152  
136-147  
The options available depend  
on the operation mode  
Playback  
Playback options  
Note: Flash Units Made by Manufacturers other than Nikon  
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera's electrical  
circuitry due to incompatible voltage requirements, electric contact alignment or  
switching phase.  
The Menus share a common operation method, making it  
easy for you to learn and remember how to navigate  
around the menus and make selections quickly and  
confidently.  
Note: Activating an Optional Speedlight  
When using an optional Speedlight, make sure to raise the built-in Speedlight to  
operational position (even if the Int Flash Off setting is set on the built-in  
Speedlight) to ensure that the flash sync sensor is activated.  
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Setting Shooting Menus  
Shooting Mode  
In  
Shooting mode, the Shooting menu provides access to a range  
Choosing from the Shooting Menu (example: Focus Mode)  
of camera setting adjustments, such as the White balance, Saturation  
control and Noise reduction.  
Select the Shooting menu item.  
1
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the desired menu item, then  
The Shooting menu contains two pages of advanced shooting options:  
press > to display the options for the selected item.  
SHOOTING MENU 1  
A
WHITE BALANCE  
METERING  
P. 95  
P. 97  
CONTINUOUS  
P. 99  
BEST SHOT SELECTOR  
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT  
SATURATION CONTROL  
LENS  
P. 102  
P. 104  
P. 105  
P. 106  
0
Select the option for the selected item.  
2
3
4
SHOOTING MENU 2  
• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the desired option, then press > to display further  
options for the selected option.  
USER SETTING  
P. 108  
P. 109  
P. 111  
P. 114  
P. 115  
P. 117  
P. 118  
EXP. EXPOSURE OPTIONS  
FOCUS FOCUS OPTIONS  
IMAGE SHARPENING  
AUTO BRACKETING  
NR NOISE REDUCTION  
C
RESET ALL  
Set the option.  
Displaying the Shooting Menu  
• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the option, then press > to confirm. The Monitor  
then returns to the Shooting menu.  
Set the Mode dial to  
and press the MENU button to display the  
Shooting menu on the Monitor.  
• The desired menu item can be selected with the Multi selector.  
Complete the setting by pressing the MENU button.  
• To go back one step, press < on the Multi selector.  
• Changes to settings apply as soon as the selection is made.  
• The Monitor then returns to  
Shooting mode.  
Check point  
In the  
and  
Shooting modes, pressing the Shutter button will cause the  
camera to quit the MENU and return to Shooting mode for as long as the  
shutter is lightly pressed.  
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Setting Shooting Menus—continued  
Shooting Mode  
WHITE BALANCE  
Check points: Moving from page to page  
• In the  
Shooting mode, two menu pages follow each other so that when  
Human vision compensates for variations in the color of normal  
ambient lighting so that we see white and gray objects as neutral. Film  
cameras cannot compensate for such changes in lighting (called the  
color temperature) except by the choice of film, or in some cases by  
using filters. Digital cameras attempt to mimic humans by measuring  
the color temperature and compensating automatically. This is known  
as White Balance. The White Balance may be preset to one of a  
number of fixed values and can also be measured manually.  
you reach the end of page 1,page 2 then appears. The number tab for the  
active page is highlighted in white. To move to the SET-UP page, press < on  
the Multi selector to turn the white tab orange. Then press ≤/≥ on the Multi  
selector to move between pages 1, 2 and Set Up. Select the S tab with ≤/≥  
to display SET-UP 1 and press >.  
• In the  
Shooting mode, if MENU PAGE 2 is displayed in the lower left  
corner of the menu screen, pressing the MENU button will display the second  
page of the menu. Pressing the MENU button when MENU OFF is displayed  
clears the menu from the Monitor.  
White balance is measured and adjusted  
A
Auto  
automatically.  
White balance is measured and adjusted  
using the color temperature  
Using the Command Dial to Make a Selection  
White Bal Preset  
measurement for a sample placed in the  
same lighting as the subject.  
If the symbol  
(Command dial) appears to the right of a menu item, you can  
select an option quickly by rotating the Command dial instead of using the Multi  
selector.  
1
Fine  
*
Preset for bright daylight  
Preset for incandescent (tungsten) light  
Preset for fluorescent light  
Preset for cloudy or overcast skies  
Preset for flash photography  
1
*
Incandescent  
Fluorescent  
Cloudy  
2
*
1
*
1
*
Select the menu item with the Multi selector.  
1
Speedlight  
*1 You can make additional fine  
adjustments to the White  
Balance through a range of  
–3 to +3 (in single steps) by  
rotating the Command dial. A  
negative adjustment tends to  
make the image reddish  
while a positive adjustment  
tends to make the image  
bluish. Press > on the Multi  
selector to set the  
Rotate the Command dial to display the icon for the desired  
option.  
2
• The White Balance icon is  
displayed on the Monitor  
when a White Balance  
setting other than Auto is  
selected.  
adjustment.  
*2 You can select FL1, FL2 or  
FL3 for different types of  
fluorescent light, such as  
warm daylight, neutral etc.,  
by rotating the Command  
dial.  
• Complete the setting by pressing the MENU button twice in SHOOTING MENU 1  
or once in SHOOTING MENU 2.  
Selection  
FL1  
Light source  
White (W)  
FL2  
Daylight white (Neutral, N)  
Daylight (D)  
FL3  
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Shooting Mode  
— Preset White Balance —  
METERING  
In certain lighting, you may find that you can obtain a more accurate color balance  
by measuring the color temperature of the light manually. The Preset White  
Balance function allows you to photograph a neutral object (usually a piece of gray  
card) from which the camera calculates the color temperature. The camera then  
automatically recalibrates the white balance according to the result.  
The METERING menu offers a choice of four metering methods.  
Choose the best metering method for your composition and lighting  
conditions.  
Matrix  
Good for most situations.  
Best when you want to set the exposure  
based on a small area of the picture,  
(e.g. a subject surrounded by a dark  
background).  
• When White Bal Preset is selected, the camera will  
Zoom in and the preset white-balance menu will  
appear on the Monitor.  
Spot  
A useful compromise between Spot and  
Matrix. Useful when the lighting on the  
subject is to be used to define the  
Center-Weighted  
exposure, but extends over a larger area.  
Cancel  
Set Spot AF Area Metering when you  
want the exposure measurement to be  
defined by the selected AF area target.  
Select Cancel to abort the Preset White Balance setting, and then press the >  
on the Multi selector to return the white balance to its most recent setting. The lens  
also returns to its previous position.  
Spot AF Area  
Measure  
Metering system  
Characteristic  
Shooting situations  
To measure the color temperature, select Measure and then place a flat neutral  
object such as a piece of gray card in the same lighting as the intended subject.  
Then press > on the Multi selector to take a sample image. The camera measures  
the color temperature and the recalibrates the white balance.  
Determines the exposure measurement by  
dividing up the image into 256 separate  
elements and creating an appropriate  
exposure calculation according to the  
particular balance of subject and  
background.  
Recommended for use in  
most situations.  
Matrix  
Note:  
The camera measures light in an area in  
the center of the frame occupying roughly  
1/32 of the total Monitor area, indicated by  
the square in center of the Monitor.  
Best used when the subject  
is backlit or there is a  
pronounced contrast in the  
frame such that exposure  
should be based on a just a  
small area of the frame.  
When you select Measure, the camera will beep and zoom out, but no  
photograph will be taken.  
Spot  
Exposure is calculated based on the central  
1/4 of the entire frame contributing 80  
percent of the exposure calculation. When  
you use the Digital zoom, Center-Weighted  
Metering is automatically selected.  
Useful when you want to  
base the exposure  
measurement on the center  
of the frame.  
Center-Weighted  
* Metering method is automatically set to Center-Weighted when Digital zoom is  
activated.  
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Shooting Mode  
CONTINUOUS  
Metering system  
Characteristic  
Shooting situations  
Spot AF Area Metering can be selected  
when the autofocus mode in FOCUS  
OPTIONS > AF Area Mode (p. 111)  
Useful when you want to  
base the exposure on a small  
area within the frame without  
changing the composition  
since the metering area shifts  
with the AF Area.  
The COOLPIX995 is capable of taking shots singly or in a continuous  
sequence at a number of different frame rates and resolutions.  
in Shooting Mode  
is set to Auto or  
Records a single picture when you press the  
Shutter release button.  
Single  
Manual.  
Auto: Automatically shifts the Spot  
Metering area to one of five  
focus areas.  
Records images continuously at the highest  
possible speed.  
Continuous  
Spot AF Area  
Records 16 small images as a collage in  
one image size.  
Manual: Spot Metering area is shifted to  
one of five focus areas in the AF  
Area selected.  
Multi-shot 16  
VGA Sequence Records images at low resolution at 2 fps.  
Off:  
Matrix Metering is automatically  
selected.  
Ultra HS  
Movie  
Records 70 frames at 30 fps.  
Records a movie file.  
When the Monitor is off, the metering area  
does not shift to the AF target area and  
remains fixed in the center AF Area.  
Selectable Selectable Shooting  
Options  
Description  
Image Size  
Image  
speed (in  
(pixel) Quality mode NORMAL)  
• When you set the Metering mode, the Metering indications are displayed on the  
Control panel and on the Monitor.  
Records a single frame each time you  
press the Shutter release button fully.  
All Image  
Size  
All Image  
quality mode  
Single  
—
Record image continuously for as long  
as the Shutter release button is kept  
fully depressed until the memory  
buffer becomes full.  
Approx.  
All Image  
Size  
Continuous  
Multi-shot 16  
Other than HI 1.5fps* in  
FULL  
When you press the Shutter release  
button fully, 16 consecutive images are  
recorded and combined into a single  
image collage.  
FULL  
(2048 x  
1536)  
Other than HI  
—
Spot Metering Area  
display  
Records images continuously at high-  
speed for as long as the Shutter  
release button is kept fully depressed.  
Because the images are small  
compared to the buffer capacity, you  
can continue to record image until the  
CF memory card is full.  
VGA  
(640 x 480)  
Approx.  
2fps*  
VGA Sequence  
NORMAL  
When you press the Shutter release  
button fully, 70 images are recorded at  
approx. 30fps. The images are stored  
in a unique new folder designated  
“N__” created every time an Ultra  
HS sequence Is recorded. All 70  
images are saved in this folder.  
QVGA  
Approx.  
30fps  
Ultra HS  
Movie  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
(320 x 240)  
Records a movie up to approx. 40 sec.  
in length when you press the Shutter  
release button fully. To interrupt movie  
recording, press the Shutter release  
button fully again.  
QVGA  
(320 x 240)  
Approx.  
15fps  
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Shooting Mode  
* The shooting speed varies with the memory available in the camera.  
• Once shooting has commenced, the Autofocus mode, exposure value and white  
balance settings in the Continuous, Multi-shot 16, VGA Sequence and Ultra  
HS modes are fixed at their initial values  
Ultra HS and Movie mode  
• To playback images recorded in Ultra HS mode, set the Folders setting to All  
Folders or to one of the folders that starts with “N__” in which Ultra HS  
sequences are stored. Note that when you set the camera (from the Reset All  
menu), the Folders setting is reset to All Folders.  
Note: CF memory card  
• When you take a self portrait with the camera lens swiveled to point  
backwards, the image displayed on the Monitor during shooting and the  
image displayed during playback both appear upside down.  
• To use Ultra HS or Movie mode, the Monitor must be turned on. Single frame  
shooting is automatically selected when the Monitor is off.  
• The Best Shot Selector, Auto Bracketing and Focus Confirmation  
functions are set to off in Movie mode.  
After shooting a sequence, do not remove the CF memory card from the  
camera until all the pictures have been saved. In Ultra HS or Movie mode,  
images are first recorded in the camera’s buffer memory and then saved on the  
CF memory card, which takes longer. The ( ) indication is displayed while the  
camera is saving images to the CF Memory.  
• The Continuous menu settings (other than Single) are indicated by an icon on the  
Control panel and on the Monitor.  
• The Best Shot Selector, Auto Bracketing functions are set to off in Ultra HS  
mode.  
Notes: Speedlight  
• When a Continuous mode (other than Single) is selected, the built-in  
Speedlight does not fire even when the Speedlight is raised. It is  
Continuous  
VGA Sequence  
Movie  
Multi-shot 16  
recommended that you close the Speedlight since underexposure may occur.  
• Multiple flash (operation with more than one Speedlight) (p. 90) can be used in  
Single, Continuous, Multi-shot 16 and VGA Sequence modes (with the  
optional multiple flash bracket SK-E900 [p. 162], etc.). In multiple flash  
shooting, be sure to set the built-in Speedlight to the up position since the  
flash sync sensor does not operate when the built-in Speedlight is stowed.  
Ultra HS  
Check point  
The progress of continuous shooting is indicated on the  
Monitor in Ultra HS mode. Shooting can be interrupted by  
releasing your finger from the shutter release button.  
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Shooting Mode  
When the Best Shot Selector is On, the Best Shot  
Selector indication is displayed on the Monitor.  
BEST SHOT SELECTOR  
The Best Shot Selector function is most effective in situations where  
inadvertent camera movement may affect the outcome of the  
photograph, such as the following:  
• The camera is zoomed in or you are using an optional teleconverter  
lens attachment.  
• you are using Macro Close-up  
• the subject is dark and the shutter speed is slow  
Off  
On  
Best Shot Selector off  
Best Shot Selector on  
BSS  
Off  
Best Shot Selector is off and the regular Shooting mode is used.  
Holding down the Shutter release button fully records up to 10 images  
continuously. The recorded images are stored in the camera’s buffer memory  
and the most sharply focused image is automatically selected after the sequence  
is complete. The selected image is then stored on the CF memory card.  
Autofocus, exposure and white balance settings are determined by the settings  
for the first frame.  
BSS On  
Notes: Best Shot Selector  
• The Best Shot Selector cannot be set to On in the following situations:  
When Continuous mode is set to Continuous, Multi-shot 16, VGA  
Sequence, Ultra HS or Movie (p. 99).  
When the Image Quality mode is set to HI (p. 58).  
• Even when raised, the built-in Speedlight does not fire when the Best Shot  
Selector is on.  
• The Best Shot Selector function may not be effective in recording the most  
sharply focused image when it is used to shoot a fast-moving subject or if the  
composition is changed during continuous shooting.  
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Shooting Mode  
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT  
SATURATION CONTROL  
When you take a photograph, the camera automatically compensates  
for optical brightness and contrast before recording the photograph on  
the CF memory card. The Image Adjustment menu gives you control  
over this image compensation.  
Adjust the Saturation to control the intensity of color in the picture. In  
this mode, you can specify a B&W (black-and-white) image.  
+1 Maximum  
Normal  
–1 Moderate  
–2 Minimum  
B&W  
Sets the saturation level to +1.  
Sets the saturation level to normal.  
Sets the saturation level to –1.  
Sets the saturation level to –2.  
Sets image to black-and-white.  
0
Auto  
Image is adjusted automatically.  
Image adjustment is fixed at  
standard level  
Normal  
More Contrast Increases the image contrast  
Less Contrast Decreases the image contrast  
Lighten Image Increases the image brightness  
Darken Image Decreases the image brightness  
Option  
Description  
Increases the color saturation of the image. Suitable for direct printing  
where a photo-print effect is required.  
+1 Maximum  
Option  
Auto  
Description  
0 Normal  
–1 Moderate  
–2 Minimum  
Sets the saturation control level to normal. Saturation can be decreased to  
normal to –1 (moderate ) or –2 (minimum). Suitable for images intended  
for subsequent retouching or manipulation on a computer.  
The camera automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness of the  
image according to shooting conditions.  
The camera performs same standard brightness and contrast  
adjustment for all images. This setting is recommended for images  
that will later be retouched on a computer.  
Images are recorded as monochrome data and the display on the Monitor  
also changes to black-and-white. The size of the image file is the same as  
for the color image but the resolution is higher.  
Normal  
B&W  
The image is processed to emphasize the difference between light and  
dark areas. This is useful when shooting landscapes and foggy or  
cloudy scenes.  
• The B&W (black-and-white) indication is displayed on  
the Monitor when B&W is selected.  
More Contrast  
Less Contrast  
Lighten Image  
Darken Image  
The image is processed to reduce the difference between light and  
dark areas. This is useful in conditions where the light is very bright  
with strong shadows cast on the subject.  
Increases the brightness of mid-tones in the image without affecting  
detail in the highlights and shadows. This setting can be used on  
images that appear too dark when displayed or printed.  
Decreases the brightness of mid-tones in the image without affecting  
detail in the highlights or shadows. This setting can be used on  
images that appear too bright when displayed or printed.  
• The Image Adjustment indication is displayed  
on the Monitor when an Image Adjustment  
other than Auto or Normal is set.  
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Shooting Mode  
— Slide Copy Adapter —  
LENS  
Select Slide Copy Adptr when the camera is attached to a Slide Copy  
Adapter to copy a 35mm type color slide film or check the images on  
negative film.  
Optional lens converters for wideangle, telephoto and fisheye photography  
can be used with the COOLPIX995. A Slide Copy Adapter is also available.  
Each of these converter is adapted to a particular combination of settings,  
such as the Focus mode, Zoom position and Metering method.  
Normal  
Normal setting  
Positive  
Inverse Color  
Setting for color slide film  
Setting for negative film  
Wide Adapter  
Telephoto 1  
Telephoto 2  
Wideangle Converter setting  
2x Telephoto Converter TC-E2 setting  
3x Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED setting  
Fisheye Converter setting  
(Records a circular image.)  
Fisheye 1  
Inverse color mode  
Fisheye Converter setting (The corners of  
the rectangular image are included in  
image.)  
Fisheye 2  
• Bright lighting is required in Inverse Color mode when checking negative film  
on a Slide Copy Adapter. If the lighting is insufficient, the image on the Monitor  
appears too bright. If the image is affected by noise (interference), set the  
Image Sharpening to Off or Low (p. 114).  
• Inverse Color mode is only intended for checking negative film, and Image  
quality varies significantly depending on the type or manufacturer of the film  
being used. To obtain high-quality images, use of a film scanner such as the  
Nikon COOLSCAN is recommended.  
Slide Copy Adptr Slide Copy Adapter setting  
Option  
Button locked  
Focal length  
Widest angle  
Maximum telephoto  
Maximum telephoto  
Widest angle  
Middle  
Zooming  
Enabled after setting  
Enabled after setting  
Enabled after setting  
Disabled  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Wide Adapter  
Telephoto 1  
Telephoto 2  
Fisheye 1*2  
3
3
3
4
4
*
*
Fisheye 2  
*
*
Disabled  
Notes: Lens setting  
Slide Copy Adptr*5  
*
*
Macro  
Enabled after setting  
• The built-in Speedlight does not fire when the Lens settings is set to Fisheye  
1, Fisheye 2 or Slide Copy Adptr. The Flash Cancel fi indication is  
displayed on the Control panel and Monitor.  
• Refer to the instruction manual for the optional lens converter or Slide Copy  
Adapter for details.  
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*1 The built-in Speedlight is set to Flash Cancel. Only an optional external Speedlight can be fired.  
*2 The Focal length is fixed to infinity, the metering system to Center-Weighted and the range of  
selectable apertures is limited.  
*3 The Self-timer can be set.  
*4 Both the built-in Speedlight and any optional external Speedlight are set to Flash Cancel.  
*5 Less contrast is set for Image Adjustment and compensation of +0.7 EV is set. This can be  
changed after the setting is made.  
• The Lens setting indication is displayed on the  
Monitor when a Lens setting other than Normal  
is selected.  
Swivel Lock  
The Swivel Lock function, prevents the lens section of the  
camera from being unintentionally swiveled beyond the  
horizontal position by the weight of an optional lens  
converter.  
• When Fisheye 1 is selected, the Infinity √ and  
Center-Weighted Metering  
indications are  
also displayed on the Monitor.  
• When Slide Copy Adptr is selected, the Macro  
Slide the Swivel Lock lever in the direction of the arrow  
to activate the Swivel Lock function and lock the lens  
section of the camera so that it cannot be rotated more  
than 90° forward (vertical position).  
v and Less Contrast  
displayed on the Monitor.  
indications are also  
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Shooting Mode  
USER SETTING  
EXPOSURE OPTIONS  
The camera can “memorize” up to three combinations of settings,  
including White Balance, Metering, Continuous, Best Shot Selector,  
Image Adjustment, Saturation Control, Lens and Image Sharpening.  
These settings can be recalled as desired, allowing you to create  
separate combinations of settings for different shooting conditions and  
then recall them later at a touch.  
In certain cases, you may want to modify the exposure setting as  
metered by the camera so as to intentionally over- or underexpose the  
image. This is known as exposure compensation. Alternatively, you  
may wish to maintain the same exposure over a number of different  
images, for example when you are taking pictures that must be  
composited or displayed together.  
User Setting 1  
User Setting 2  
User Setting 3  
AE Lock  
EXP. +/–  
Exposure mode  
Setting Exposure Lock  
Setting Exposure Compensation  
Setting Exposure mode  
Desired combination of menu  
settings can be stored in memory.  
Select User Setting. The User Setting number and the icons for  
— AE Lock —  
1
2
the menu items are displayed.  
Use the AE Lock to record a number of shots with the same aperture,  
shutter speed, sensitivity and white balance settings. This is useful in  
situations such as when you want to join or retouch images on a  
computer.  
• By default, any changes made to settings are automatically saved as User  
Setting1.  
• Settings that have not been changed from the default values are shown in  
white. Settings that differ from the defaults are shown in orange.  
• AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)  
and WB-L (White Balance  
Lock) are displayed on the  
Monitor when AE Lock is set.  
If you choose Reset, these  
icons will turn yellow to  
To store the desired settings in User Setting 2 or 3, highlight 2 or  
3 by pressing ≤/≥ on the Multi selector and then press </> to  
select. Then, set the desired menu item from the Shooting menu.  
• The icon for the selected menu item is displayed in orange.  
• When menu item option is changed in each User Setting number, the new  
setting is stored in memory.  
indicate that exposure will be  
reset with the next shot.  
Off  
On  
Exposure Lock is canceled and normal exposure control is resumed.  
Exposure control (aperture, shutter speed, sensitivity and white balance) are locked to  
the settings for the first image recorded after On setting.  
• The flash is canceled. Do not release the built-in Speedlight.  
Locked exposure control is reset and the exposure control (the aperture, shutter  
speed, sensitivity and white balance settings) will be locked to the settings for the  
first image recorded after resetting.  
Reset  
• The User Setting number is displayed in the  
upper left corner of the Monitor when User  
Setting 2 or 3 is selected.  
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Shooting Mode  
— Exposure Compensation —  
FOCUS OPTIONS  
Exposure metering can be offset to allow manual compensation for  
more creative control of your pictures. Twelve settings are available for  
Exposure Compensation, from –2EV to +2EV in 1/3-EV steps.  
You can use the Focus Options menu to select the AF Area Mode,  
change the Auto-Focus Mode, select Focus Confirmation or change  
the Distance Units.  
AF Area Mode  
Auto-Focus Mode  
Setting AF Area mode selection  
Sets the autofocus mode  
Focus Confirmation Sets the focus confirmation selection  
Distance Units Sets the units used for distance display  
• The Exposure Compensation indication ≠ is displayed on the Control panel and  
both ≠ and the compensation value are shown on the Monitor when the  
Exposure Compensation is set.  
— AF Area Mode —  
Focus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor.  
Check point  
• When Manual is  
selected in AF Area  
Mode, press the  
Multi selector up,  
down, left or right to  
select the AF Area.  
The flash output level is also adjusted when the Speedlight is used. To adjust  
only the flash output level and leave the exposure metering as determined by  
the camera, select Speedlight Opt. > Variable Power in the Shooting SET-UP  
menu (p. 133).  
— Exposure mode —  
The Exposure mode can be selected by pressing the Multi selector  
instead of using the MODE button and the Command dial. This option  
cannot be selected if MODE is assigned to either the FUNC. 1 or  
FUNC. 2 button in the Controls setting (p. 130) in the Shooting SET-UP  
menu. See p. 65 for the characteristics of the Exposure modes and  
details on using them.  
All five AF Areas ae used to focus the image. The camera will automatically select the  
AF Area for the subject closest to the camera. This function minimizes the chance of  
Auto  
out-of-focus pictures. The automatically selected AF Area is identified by the indicator  
that glows red on the Monitor when the Shutter release button is pressed lightly.  
Focusing is targeted on one of five AF Areas selected on the Monitor. Press  
≤/≥/</> on the Multi selector to select the desired AF Area. The selected AF  
Manual  
Area is indicated in red on the Monitor. This is useful in situations where the aim is to  
focus precisely on a single AF Area with a relatively stable subject.  
Only the center AF Area is used for focusing. This is useful in Autofocus Lock/Auto  
Exposure Lock operation (p. 80).  
Off  
Note: AF Area selection  
Auto and Manual settings can only be selected when the Monitor is turned on.  
AF Area Mode is automatically set to Off when the Monitor is off or the Digital  
zoom is activated.  
Check point  
Set the shutter speed in the S exposure mode or the aperture in the A exposure  
mode by rotating the Command dial as described in “Setting the Exposure  
mode” on p. 64. However, in  exposure mode, set M (A) to select the aperture  
and M (S) to select the shutter speed by rotating the Command dial.  
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Shooting Mode  
— Auto-Focus Mode —  
— Distance Units —  
The camera Auto-Focus can operate in two modes: Continuous AF  
and Single AF.  
You can change the distance used on the Control panel and on the  
Monitor in Manual Focus mode.  
m
ft  
meters  
feet  
As long as the monitor is turned on, Autofocus is enabled continuously  
regardless of whether the shutter is being pressed or not. The Focus is  
Continuous AF  
locked when the Shutter release button is pressed lightly. If the Monitor is  
turned off, Single AF is automatically selected until you turn it on again.  
Autofocus is only enabled when the Shutter release button is pressed lightly,  
regardless of the Monitor status.  
Single AF  
— Focus Confirmation —  
This function allows you to check the Focus visually on the Monitor.  
In MF (Manual Focus) mode, the outline of the in-focus area of the image is  
emphasized in the Monitor as an aid to focus.  
MF  
In all Focusing modes, the outline of the in-focus area of the image is emphasized on  
the Monitor.  
On  
Off  
Focus Confirmation is canceled.  
Check point  
The outline of the focused image emphasized in Focus Confirmation mode is  
displayed only on the Monitor. It does not affect the recorded image.  
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Shooting Mode  
IMAGE SHARPENING  
AUTO BRACKETING  
The camera can emphasize the details and borders of objects, making  
the picture appear sharper and bolder.  
In situations where it might be difficult to obtain a proper exposure,  
Auto Bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at three or five  
different exposures. In WB Bracketing, the white balance is bracketed  
in three shots.  
Auto  
The camera automatically sets the  
sharpness.  
High  
Normal  
Low  
Sets the Sharpness to high.  
Sets the Standard sharpness.  
Sets the Sharpness to low.  
Cancels image sharpening.  
Off  
On  
Bracketing is off.  
Auto Bracketing is set.  
WB Bracketing White Balance Bracketing is set.  
Off  
Option  
Auto  
Description  
The camera automatically sharpens the image for optimal results.  
The same standard sharpness is set for all images.  
Bracketing  
Off  
Characteristics  
Normal  
Bracketing is canceled and normal exposure control is used.  
The image is processed to increase the sharpness effect above the  
normal level, giving the edges of objects more emphasis and making  
details more distinct.  
High  
Auto Bracketing is performed with the selected number of bracketing  
shots and with a compensated EV value offset from the automatically  
metered exposure. The Shutter speed is bracketed in P, A or  Exposure  
modes and the aperture is bracketed in S Exposure mode.  
On  
The images processed to decrease sharpness below the normal level,  
making edges less distinct.  
Low  
Off  
The White Balance is bracketed when you press the Shutter release  
button fully giving 3 shots made up of one with the selected white  
balance, a reddish image and a bluish image.  
• The time required to save bracketed images to the CF memory card is  
three times that required for a normally recorded image.  
No sharpening.  
WB Bracketing  
Note: Image Sharpening setting  
The Image sharpening setting does not affect the monitor display during  
shooting or the video output data.  
— On —  
Each time you press the Shutter release button, either three or five  
shots are taken ranging form over exposed EV values to under  
exposed EV values.When you shoot a high-contrast image, the image  
with the desired exposure can be selected from the set of bracketed  
shots.  
• The Image Sharpening indication is displayed  
on the Monitor when High, Normal or Low is  
set.  
Number of shots,  
Bracketing order  
compensated EV value  
3, ±0.3  
3, ±0.7  
3, ±1.0  
5, ±0.3  
5, ±0.7  
5, ±1.0  
+0.3, 0, –0.3  
+0.7, 0, –0.7  
+1.0, 0, –1.0  
+0.7, +0.3, 0, –0.3, –0.7  
+1.3, +0.7, 0, –0.7, –1.3  
+2.0, +1.0, 0, –1.0, –2.0  
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Shooting Mode  
Check point  
Notes: Auto Bracketing and White Balance Bracketing  
To perform Auto Bracketing or White Balance Bracketing in Continuous or VGA  
Sequence mode (p. 99), hold down the Shutter release button fully. A selected  
number of consecutive shots are taken (up to three shots with FULL, 3 : 2 and  
Fine mode), after which the sequence stops automatically.  
• Bracketing cannot be set in Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, Movie (p. 99), Best  
Shot Selector (p. 102), AE Lock (p. 109) or Noise Reduction mode.  
• White balance bracketing cannot be set in Continuous mode other than  
Single (p. 99), Best Shot Selector mode, AE Lock mode or Noise  
Reduction mode .  
• The Exposure Compensation indication ≠ flashes on the Control panel and  
along with the compensated EV value for the next shot are displayed on the  
Monitor when the bracketing is set.  
NOISE REDUCTION  
When the camera is set for long time exposures, noise in the form  
randomly spaced bright-colored pixels will appear. The longer the  
exposure, the more this effect is apparent. The Noise Reduction setting  
can be used to minimize this effect.  
— WB Bracketing —  
White balance is bracketed when you press the Shutter release button  
fully, giving three shots made up of one shot with the selected white  
balance, one reddish image and one bluish image.  
On  
Off  
The effect of noise on the recorded image is minimized.  
Noise reduction is canceled and normal exposure control is used.  
Note: Time taken to save an image to the CF memory card  
When the Noise Reduction function is on, the time taken to save a picture to  
the CF memory card is approximately doubled.  
• When you select White Balance Bracketing, the  
Bracketing indication) appears on the Monitor.  
(White Balance  
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Shooting Mode  
Playback Menu items  
RESET ALL  
Folders  
All Folders  
Frame interval  
3 S  
The Reset all setting allows you to restore settings in all Shooting  
modes and Playback ˘ to their default values.  
,
Playback SET-UP item  
Video Mode  
Not cleared  
No  
Exit menu without changing the settings.  
Restore the settings to their default values.  
Functions set for each control  
Functions set for each control (not on the Monitor) are not reset and remain in  
memory.  
Yes  
When you perform Reset All, the camera settings are reset to the defaults shown  
below:  
Shooting menu  
White Balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
Best Shot Selector  
Image Adjustment  
Saturation Control  
Lens  
Auto*1  
Matrix  
Single  
Off  
Auto  
Normal  
Normal  
Not cleared*2  
Focus Options:  
AF Area Mode  
Auto  
Auto-Focus Mode Continuous AF  
Focus Confirmation MF  
Distance Unit  
Image Sharpening  
Auto Bracketing  
Noise Reduction  
Not cleared  
Auto  
Off  
Off  
User Setting  
Exposure options:  
AE Lock  
Exposure Compensation  
Exposure Mode  
Off  
0
Not cleared  
*1 Fine-tuned values are also reset.  
*2 Only the settings in the selected User Setting number is reset.  
Shooting SET-UP items  
Folders  
NIKON  
info. txt  
Off  
Monitor Options:  
Display Mode  
Brightness  
Hue  
Auto Off  
Seq. Numbers  
Date  
Video Mode  
Language  
Zoom Options  
Digital Tele  
30 S  
On  
3
Not cleared  
Not cleared  
Not cleared  
Not cleared  
6
Shutter Sound  
On  
Controls  
Memorize  
Func.1, 2  
Speedlight Options  
Variable Power  
Cleared*  
Not cleared  
On  
Startup Position  
Fixed Aperture  
Disable delete  
Last Position  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Int Flash Off  
Shot Confirm Lamp  
Off  
* Restores settings for all controls.  
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Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus  
Shooting Mode  
The SET-UP menu allows you to select various settings for basic camera  
setup before shooting, such as Monitor, Zoom and Speedlight options, etc.  
Press ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen.  
3• The 14 SET-UP items are divided into two displays. Press ≤/≥ on the Multi  
selector to move the cursor and display SETUP 2.  
Displaying the SET-UP Menu  
Speedlight Opt.  
Shutter Sound  
Date  
info. txt  
Video Mode  
Language  
P. 133  
P. 127  
P. 129  
P. 134  
P. 135  
P. 135  
P. 135  
SET-UP 2  
In  
mode  
Set the Mode dial to  
SET-UP menu on the Monitor.  
• You can use the Multi selector to choose the desired menu item.  
and press the MENU button to display the  
Folders  
P. 122  
P. 125  
P. 127  
P. 127  
P. 128  
P. 129  
P. 129  
Disable delete  
Monitor Options  
Shutter Sound  
Auto Off  
Choosing from the SET-UP Menus (example: Zoom Options)  
Select the SET-UP menu item.  
Seq. Numbers  
CF Card Format  
Date  
1• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the desired item and press > to  
display options for the selected item.  
In  
mode  
Set the Mode dial to  
and press the MENU button to display  
1
the Shooting menu. Use < on the Multi selector to select the Tab  
(S, 1 or 2) .  
• Pressing < in Shooting menu display turns the tab at the left of the display  
Select the option for the selected item.  
orange.  
2• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the option and press > to display the detailed option  
menu.  
Select the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press >.  
Set the option and complete the setting by pressing the MENU  
2
3
button.  
• SET-UP 1 appears at the top of the display when you press ≤/≥ to select  
the “S” tab at the left. Press > once to enable selection of the SET-UP items.  
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the option and press > to set  
the option. Press the MENU button to complete the setting. The Monitor  
returns to the Shooting Mode.  
Folders  
Monitor Options  
Controls  
Zoom Options  
Auto Off  
Seq. Numbers  
CF Card Format  
P. 122  
P. 125  
P. 130  
P. 132  
P. 127  
P. 128  
P. 129  
SET-UP 1  
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Shooting Mode  
Press the MENU button to complete the setting.  
The Shooting SET-UP Items (in  
mode)  
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• Folder name is shown on the Monitor when a  
folder other than NIKON is selected.  
Folders  
You can use this option to select new folders to help you organize your  
pictures on the camera for shooting and image playback. This feature  
allows you to create, rename and delete folders.  
[Rename]  
Options  
NIKON  
Options for folder setup.  
Selects NIKON folder.  
Use this option to rename folder (other than the NIKON folder).  
(Folder name) Selects the newly created folder.  
Select the “Rename” option and press > on the Multi selector to  
display the folder list.  
1
* The NIKON folder is automatically created. Newly  
created folders are displayed below the NIKON folder.  
— Options —  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select Options and then press >  
to display the Options Menu.  
Press ≤/≥ to select the folder to be renamed and press > to  
display the name.  
2
New  
Rename  
Delete  
Creates a new folder.  
Renames a folder.  
Deletes a folder.  
[New]  
Creates a new folder on the CF memory card.  
Press < / >/≤/≥ to edit the name as described in the step 2 of  
“New” on p. 122. Press > to rename existing folder. The Monitor  
returns to the SET-UP menu.  
Select “New” in the Options menu and press > on the Multi  
3
4
1
selector. “NIKON” is displayed first.  
Press < / > to highlight letter to be changed and press ≤/≥ to  
edit selected letter. Repeat the procedure to create new five-  
letter folder name. Press > to create new folder. The Monitor  
returns to the SET-UP menu.  
2
Press the MENU button to complete the setting.  
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Shooting Mode  
[Delete]  
Monitor Options  
This option enables you to delete folders (other than the NIKON folder).  
Use the Monitor Options sub-menu to specify when the Monitor will  
automatically turn on and to adjust the Monitor brightness and hue.  
Select “Delete” in Options and press > on the Multi selector to  
1
2
3
display the folder list.  
Display Mode  
Turns the Monitor and Preview  
(in  
mode only) mode On/Off  
Adjusts the brightness of the  
Monitor  
Adjusts the hue of the Monitor  
Brightness  
Hue  
Press ≤/≥ to select the folder to be deleted and press > to  
display the confirmation dialog box.  
— Display Mode (in  
mode only) —  
Use this mode to set the Monitor operation mode. It can be set to On  
or Off, and you can also specify details such as whether images are  
displayed after shooting or displayed continuously in on the Monitor.  
Press ≤/≥ to select “Yes” and then press > to delete selected  
folder. The Monitor returns to the SET-UP menu. Press the MENU  
button to complete the setting.  
Monitor On  
When the Mode dial is set to  
In mode, the Monitor is normally Off but the recorded  
image is displayed after you release the shutter.  
In mode, the Monitor is normally On but the recorded  
image is not displayed after you release the shutter.  
When the Mode dial is set to , the Monitor turns Off.  
, the Monitor turns On.  
Review Only  
Preview Only  
Monitor Off  
Notes: Deleting folders  
• The NIKON folder cannot be deleted.  
Before changing this setting, the Monitor must be turned On by  
pressing the MENU button.  
• If the selected folder contains hidden or protected images, the folder will not  
be deleted. Any images it contains that are neither hidden or protected will,  
however, be deleted.  
— Brightness —  
This option adjusts the brightness of the Monitor through five levels.  
— Selecting a folder —  
Once additional folders have been created, you can select the folder  
that will be used for playback or to store photographs in  
and  
mode. Until a new folder is selected, all subsequent images will be  
stored in this folder, which will also be used for playback.  
• Folder name shown in the Monitor (no folder name is  
displayed when NIKON folder is selected).  
Press ≤ or ≥ to increase or decrease the brightness of the Monitor  
by moving the arrow at the right side of the display up (brighter) or  
down (darker). Press > to complete the Brightness setting and  
return to the SET-UP menu. Press the MENU button to complete this  
setting.  
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Shooting Mode  
— Hue —  
Shutter Sound  
The hue (overall color) of the Monitor can be finely adjusted to any of  
eleven levels.  
The camera has a small speaker to allow a confidence beep to indicate  
important operations like shutter release. With Shutter Sound menu,  
you can activate or cancel the camera's beep.  
On  
Off  
Turns the beep on  
Turns the beep off  
Press≤ or ≥ to alter the hue by moving the arrow at the right side  
of the display up (reddish) or down (bluish). Once you have adjusted  
hue to your satisfaction, press > to complete the hue setting and to  
return to the SET-UP menu. Press the MENU button to complete the  
setting.  
• Power is turned on in Shooting Mode.  
• Shutter release button is fully depressed and the shutter is  
released.  
• Completion of the following settings and preparations:  
Lens, Manual Focus, CF Card Format, Delete, Protect, Hide  
Image, Print Set, Auto Transfer and Shutter Sound On.  
Beeps once to confirm  
Selecting Brightness and Hue settings  
The Brightness and Hue settings become effective as the arrow moves,  
allowing instant visual feedback on the changes in color and brightness.  
• Image cannot be focused when the Monitor is turned off.  
• CF memory card not is inserted or no more space is available on  
the CF memory card  
Beeps twice to warn  
Check point  
• The battery is depleted.  
The adjusted Brightness and Hue are applied to all  
,
and ˘ modes.  
Auto Off  
To extend battery life, the camera enters sleep mode if it is not used for  
30 sec. (Auto Power Off function, p. 175). The time limit for sleep mode  
can be set in the “Auto Off” Menu.  
30S 30 seconds  
1M  
5M  
1 minute  
5 minutes  
30M 30 minutes  
Check point  
The Auto-Off duration is fixed at 30 minutes when the AC Adapter is  
connected. However, even after the Auto-Off time has elapsed, video signals  
will continue to be transmitted if a video cable is connected to the camera. In  
this case, only the Monitor turns off.  
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Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued  
Shooting Mode  
Seq. Numbers  
CF Card Format  
In order to avoid taking multiple pictures with the same file name (for  
example DSC0001.JPG), it is possible to allocate sequential numbers  
that are automatically assigned to image files. This feature can be used  
even when more than one CF memory card is used. This makes it  
easier for you to manage your files when you are downloading them to  
a computer as each file has a unique name.  
Formats a CF memory card in the camera.  
No  
Does not format the CF memory card.  
Format Starts formatting the CF memory card.  
On  
Off  
Sequential Numbers On  
Sequential Numbers Off  
Notes: Formatting CF memory cards  
Resets the Sequential Numbers to 0001. If  
the number already exist, the sequential  
number is reset to the next number.  
• When Format is selected, all the pictures and data on the CF memory card  
are deleted. See page 38 for more information on formatting CF memory  
cards.  
Reset  
• When Format is selected and you press > on the Multi selector, formatting  
starts and cannot be stopped. Do not try to remove the CF memory card  
during formatting.  
Image file numbers and folder numbers  
Four-digit numbers are assigned to image files recorded with the Nikon  
COOLPIX995, and file names from DSCN0001.JPG to DSCN9999.JPG are  
assigned to the files. Three-digit numbers are assigned to the folders in which  
these image files are to be saved. Since numbers 0001 to 9999 are  
automatically assigned to image files in each folder, it is possible for duplicate  
file names to exist when a large number of folders or CF memory cards are  
being used. When the Sequential Numbers setting is enabled, image file  
numbers are assigned sequentially even when you switch folders or CF memory  
cards, ensuring that image files are not created with duplicate numbers. This  
makes it easier for you to manage your files in situations such as when you are  
downloading all your files to a computer.  
Date  
The camera’s date and time settings are saved with each picture. You  
can set the date and time when you use this camera for the first time  
and also change it if you travel to a different time zone on business or  
vacation.  
Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute  
Display sequence  
Check point  
When an image file number is greater than 9999 or the current folder contains  
more than 999 images, a new folder with a number one greater than the current  
folder is automatically created. Sequential numbers from 0001 are assigned to  
added image files.  
• See page 32 for Setting the Date/Time.  
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Shooting Mode  
— FUNC. 1/FUNC. 2 —  
By default, the (FUNC.1) button controls exposure mode and the  
(FUNC. 2) button controls exposure compensation. Using the  
FUNC. 1 and FUNC. 2 menus, you can assign different functions to  
Shooting SET-UP Items (only in  
mode)  
Controls  
You can use the Controls setting to specify whether individual  
functions are retained in the camera or cleared from the camera’s  
memory when you turn the camera off. Various alternative functions  
can be selected and assigned to the FUNC. 1 (Exposure mode button)  
and FUNC. 2 (Exposure Compensation button).  
these buttons in  
mode.  
Assigns Exposure mode operation.  
FUNC. 1 default.  
Mode  
Assigns Focus mode (including Self-timer and  
Manual focus) operation.  
Assigns Flash mode and ISO sensitivity operation.  
Memorizes the settings that remain in camera’s  
Memorize  
memory when the camera is turned off.  
White Balance Assigns White Balance operation.  
Pressing the MODE button activates the chosen  
FUNC. 1  
alternate function.  
Assigns Exposure Compensation operation.  
FUNC. 2 default.  
Pressing the ≠ button activates the chosen alternate  
function.  
FUNC. 2  
Metering  
Assigns Exposure Metering operation.  
— Memorize —  
The Memorize determines what  
camera is turned off.  
Any items that are not checked will be restored to default settings  
when the camera is turned off.  
settings remain in effect when the  
Check point  
For even greater ease of use, when White Balance  
operation is assigned to the Exposure mode button  
or Exposure Compensation button using FUNC. 1  
or FUNC. 2, rotating the Command dial while  
pressing the button changes the display so that  
PrE (White Bal Preset), Sun (Fine), Inc  
(Incandescent), Flu (Fluorescent), Clo (Cloudy) or  
FLa (Speedlight) appears with the W-BAL. (White  
Balance) indication on the Control panel.  
Memorizes the flash mode setting.  
Memorizes the Focus mode setting.  
MODE  
Done  
Memorizes the Exposure mode setting.  
Memorizes the Exposure Compensation setting.  
Completes the setting.  
To check an item, or to remove a check mark from an item that has  
already been checked, highlight the item and press > on the Multi  
selector. Highlight “Done” and press > to put the change into effect.  
Setting FUNC. 1/2  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the selection and  
1
2
press > to select. The Monitor returns to the SET-UP menu.  
Press the MENU button to complete the setting. The assigned  
function can now be activated using the FUNC. 1 (Exposure  
mode) button or FUNC. 2 (Exposure Compensation) button.  
• Operation after FUNC. 1 or 2 setting  
Exposure mode, ISO Sensitivity,  
White Balance, Exposure  
Compensation, Exposure Metering  
Focus mode  
Flash mode  
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Shooting Mode  
Zoom Options  
Speedlight Options  
You can use the Zoom Options to determine various functions that relate to the  
initial set up of the lens and the aperture variations relative to the Zoom position.  
This menu controls settings for built-in Speedlight and for external  
Speedlights.  
Digital Tele  
Sets the Digital zoom setting.  
Variable Power  
Int Flash Off  
Adjusts flash output level.  
Suppresses firing of the built-in  
Speedlight.  
Turns the shot confirmation lamp  
on and off.  
Startup Position Sets the initial Zoom position.  
Fixes the camera aperture during  
Fixed Aperture Zoom operation to ensure consistent  
exposure with external flash units.  
Shot Confirm Lamp  
— Digital Tele —  
— Variable Power —  
Flash output can be adjusted through 12 levels—from –2EV to +2EV in  
1/3-EV steps.  
The Digital zoom function digitally enlarges the center of the image so that it fill the  
entire frame. The Digital Zoom only functions during shooting if the Monitor is turned on.  
Hod down the  
(optical) Zoom button for more  
than 2 sec. after the Zoom has reached its highest  
On telephoto setting. The Digital zoom function (p. 63)  
then starts up automatically and the image in the  
Monitor is zoomed by up to 4.0x.  
Off Digital zoom function does not operate.  
— Start-up Position —  
— Int Flash Off —  
When you turn the camera on, the lens  
Last Position moves to its Zoom position at the time  
the camera was last turned off.  
This setting allows you to take photographs with multiple external  
Speedlights. When the Int Flash Off setting is not selected, you can  
take pictures using multiple flash units, including both the built-in  
Speedlight and an optional external Speedlight. When this setting is  
selected, the built-in Speedlight flash is suppressed and only the  
optional external Speedlight(s) fire. In this situation, the flash modes for  
the optional Speedlights can be selected using the Flash mode button  
on the COOLPIX995 when the built-in Speedlight is raised.  
When you turn the camera on, the lens  
Wide  
zooms in to the wide-angle setting.  
When you turn the camera on, the lens  
zooms up to the telephoto setting.  
Tele  
• The start-up position for Zoom applies when shooting in both  
• The start-up time is shortest for the telephoto Zoom setting.  
and  
modes.  
— Fixed Aperture —  
Off Aperture varies with zooming.  
In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode,  
the camera memorizes aperture when zooming  
begins and the aperture value remains fixed  
throughout zooming. Note that with the fixed  
aperture setting, zooming may cause the exposure  
to exceed the exposure control range of this camera.  
On  
• When Int Flash Off is set to On, ‹ (optional Speedlight indication), the Flash  
mode indication for the optional Speedlight, and fi (built-in Speedlight Flash  
suppressed) appear on the Control panel. The Flash mode indication for the  
optional Speedlight and fi (built-in Speedlight Flash suppressed) also appear on  
the Monitor.  
Note: Exposure in Fixed Aperture setting  
Since the exposure will vary as the field of view changes, the exposure may exceed  
the control range of the camera when you use the zoom with the Fixed Aperture  
setting. To avoid this, use a Fixed Aperture setting of approx. f/5 to f/7.  
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Shooting Mode  
Video Mode  
Note: Activating an optional Speedlight  
When you are using an optional Speedlight, be sure to raise the built-in  
Speedlight to ensure that the flash sync sensor is available.  
You can set the video output mode to either NTSC or PAL.  
— Shot Confirm Lamp —  
NTSC Use when connecting to NTSC devices.  
With the Shot Confirm Lamp setting On, the Red-eye reduction/Self-  
timer lamp next to lens lights each time a single picture is taken as a  
shot confirmation lamp.  
PAL  
Use when connecting to PAL devices.  
Note: PAL video mode  
When the video mode is set to PAL, the Monitor turns off during video  
connection.  
Language  
• The Shot Confirm Lamp setting becomes effective when a setting is selected by  
pressing ≤/≥ on the Multi selector. Lightly pressing the Shutter release button  
activates the normal shooting display and the Monitor returns to the SET-UP  
menu when the shutter is released. Press the MENU button to complete the  
setting.  
Use the Language sub-menu to choose the language used in menus  
and messages displayed by the camera.  
D
E
F
J
German  
English  
French  
Japanese  
Spanish  
info. txt  
Image file numbers and a range of photography data are recorded as  
an independent text file. The file is located in the same folder as the  
image on the CF memory card.  
S
• For more information, see Selecting a Language on p. 32.  
Disable delete  
Off Turns off the recording of text data.  
You can use this option to disable the function that deletes all image  
files at a single command.  
On Turns on the recording of text data.  
Activates the Disable Delete setting (images  
cannot be deleted).  
• For more information, see info. txt on p. 160.  
On  
Deactivates the Disable Delete setting (images can  
be deleted).  
Off  
Note: Disable Delete  
When Disable Delete is set to On, you cannot delete an image file with the  
Delete button or format a CF memory card.  
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Playback Menus  
Playback Mode ˘  
The Playback mode has two pages of settings which are controlled  
from the Playback menu (Page 1) and Playback SET-UP menu  
screens. The Playback options enable you to delete photographs  
individually or as a selection (Delete), protect photographs from being  
deleted (Protect), hide photographs during playback (Hide Image),  
select a folder for playback (Folders), show the pictures in a sequence  
as a slide show (Slide Show) and prepare photographs for printing  
(Print Set). The Nikon View 4 software (which allows you to copy  
images from your camera or CompactFlash™ card to a computer) can  
be set to transfer an image based on Protect or Auto Transfer being  
either set or not.  
Select the option for the item.  
2
3
• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the desired menu option and press > to display  
either the confirmation dialog, detailed option menu or thumbnails to be  
selected, depending on the particular item.  
Set the option.  
Displaying the Playback Menu  
• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the option and press > to confirm. The Monitor then  
returns to the Playback menu. Press the MENU button to complete the  
operation.  
Set the Mode dial to ˘ and press the MENU button to display the  
Playback menu on the Monitor.  
Delete  
Folders  
P. 138  
P. 140  
P. 140  
P. 142  
P. 143  
P. 144  
P. 146  
Slide Show  
Protect  
Hide Image  
Print Set  
Auto Transfer  
Check point  
(example: Delete)  
Choosing from the Playback Menu  
In ˘ Playback there is a SET-UP page and one further Playback menu. When  
you press the MENU button, page one of the Playback menu is displayed. To  
get to the SET-UP page, press < on the Multi selector to turn the white “Page  
1” tab orange, then press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the “S” SET-  
UP tab. Press > once to enable selection of the SET-UP items.  
Select the menu item.  
1
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the desired menu item and  
press > to display options for the selected item.  
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Playback Mode ˘  
— Deleting All Images —  
Playback Menu  
Delete  
Select All Images and Yes in the confirmation dialog to delete all  
photographs on the CF memory card.  
Saved photographs, the settings of Auto Transfer and Print-order files  
can be deleted. With the Delete option in the Playback menu, it is  
possible to delete either selected photographs from the thumbnail  
pages or alternatively all the photographs on the CF memory card  
(except Hidden and Protected).  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select “Yes” in the Delete  
1
2
confirmation dialog.  
Press > to delete all images.  
Selected Images Delete selected photographs  
Note: Deleting All Images  
All Images  
Delete all saved photographs  
Delete the settings of Auto  
• Images with the Protect or Hide Image setting are not deleted.  
• All the images are deleted but the folders are not deleted.  
Reset Trns/Print Transfer and Print-order files  
(DPOF).  
— Reset Trns/Print —  
— Deleting selected photographs —  
The settings of the Auto Transfer option (p. 146) can be reset, and  
Print-order files created with the Print Set option (p. 144) in the  
Playback menu can be deleted. Saved photographs are not deleted.  
To delete selected photographs, choose Selected Images from the  
Delete sub-menu.  
1
2
3
Press > on the Multi selector to reset the Auto Transfer setting  
and delete Print-order Files.  
1
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight (with the orange  
1
2
frame) the desired images to be deleted.  
Press ≤/≥ to select the images to be deleted (the delete D icon  
appears).  
• To cancel the selection and make the Delete D icon disappear, press ≤/≥  
on the selected image again.  
Press the  
button. The Delete confirmation dialog appears.  
3
Press </> to select “Yes”, (or “No” to abort) then press > to  
delete all selected images.  
• Continue selecting images and then confirm your selection by pressing the  
button.  
Notes: Images with Protect or Hide Image setting  
• The protected image(s) are displayed in the thumbnail menu but cannot be  
selected.  
• Images with Hide Image settings are not displayed in the thumbnail menu.  
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Playback Menus—continued  
Playback Mode ˘  
— Start —  
Folders  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select “Start”, then press > to  
The Folders option in the Playback menu can be used to select  
images in all folders for playback, or only images in a selected folder.  
This menu also contains options for creating, renaming and deleting  
folders.  
display photographs in sequence on the Monitor.  
• Photographs are displayed one by one, from the first photo to the last one. After  
the last photograph is displayed, the slide show is paused.  
• Any movies in the slide show will be played back as still images showing the first  
frame of the Movie  
Options  
All Folders  
NIKON  
Options for folder setup.  
Selects All Folders.  
Selects the NIKON folder.  
Selects newly created folder.  
• Press the Thumbnail button  
to pause the slide show at any time.  
• Press the MENU button to end the slide show and return to Full-frame playback.  
• Pressing the Multi selector during the slide show advances or rewinds the show by  
one frame for each press.  
(Folder name)  
• The Monitor is automatically turned off 30 minutes after the last command.  
• To change the display time interval in the Frame Intvl sub-menu or from the  
Pause screen, press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select Frame Intvl, then press  
> to display the Frame Intvl option.  
* A NIKON folder is automatically created. Newly created folders  
are displayed below the NIKON folder.  
• For Folders Options, see page 122.  
• Select a folder to be played back from All Folders, NIKON or from a newly  
created folder.  
— Frame Intvl —  
• The All Folders option enables you to view images in all folders without having to  
select individual folders.  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select Frame Intvl from the Slide  
Show sub-menu or from the Pause screen, then press > to start (or  
restart) the slide show with the selected interval.  
Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS mode  
Photos taken in the Ultra HS mode are stored in a separate folder with a name  
consisting of “N__” followed by a three-digit number assigned by the camera.  
To view photographs taken with this setting, select All Folders or the  
appropriate folder from the Folders menu.  
• The display interval is the minimum length of time for which each image is fully  
displayed. The defaultsetting of the display interval is 3 seconds. Selectable  
intervals are 2, 3, 5, and 10 seconds.  
• Depending on the file size of the images in the slide show, the actual interval may  
differ from the selected interval. Large files may take longer to load from the CF  
card memory than the interval setting.  
Slide Show  
The Slide Show option in the Playback menu allows the photographs  
in a folder to be played back in an automatic sequence as a slide  
show. All photographs in the current folder that have not been hidden  
using Hide Image will be played back one after another. Each image is  
displayed for a pre-set time interval.  
After the slide show is finished:  
• Press the MENU button to return to the Full-frame playback display.  
• Press < on the Multi selector to return to the Playback menu.  
Start  
Frame Intvl  
Starts a Slide Show  
Changes the display time interval  
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Playback Menus—continued  
Playback Mode ˘  
Protect  
Hide Image  
The Protect option can be used to prevent recorded images in the CF  
memory card from being deleted.  
When creating a slide show or showing photographs to an audience,  
you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the  
photographs in the current folder from view. Hidden images are only  
visible in the Hide Image Menu. They cannot be deleted in Full-frame  
playback or from the Delete sub-menu.  
— Protecting selected images —  
1
2
3
— Hiding selected photographs —  
1
2
3
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight a desired Thumbnail.  
1
2
Press ≤/≥ to select an image to be protected.  
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight the Thumbnail image  
1
2
to be hidden.  
• Selected images are marked by the Protect  
icon. By pressing ≤/≥  
again on the image, the selection is canceled and  
disappears.  
Press ≤/≥ to select the image.  
Press the  
attribute.  
button to give all selected images the Protect  
• Selected images are marked by the Hide Image  
icon. To deselect, press  
3
≤/≥ on the Multi selector.  
• Continue selecting images and then press the  
selection.  
button to confirm your  
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select/deselect further images.  
• Once selected images have been protected, a confirmation appears on the  
Monitor which then returns to the Playback menu.  
Press the  
button to complete the operation.  
3
• The selected images have been hidden. A confirmation appears on the  
Monitor which then returns to the Playback menu.  
— Cancel protection on images —  
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight the thumbnail of the  
1
image for which you want to cancel protection. Press ≤/≥ to  
— Canceling hiding of images —  
cancel protection of the selected image (the Protect  
disappears).  
icon  
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight the Thumbnail image  
1
that has been selected to be hidden. Press ≤/≥ to cancel the  
Hide Image setting of the selected image (the Hide Image icon  
disappears).  
Press the  
button to implement the setting.  
2
Press the  
button to complete the operation.  
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Playback SET-UP Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘  
— Print Set options —  
Print Set  
You can specify whether to print recording date, shutter speed and  
aperture on all selected photographs.  
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) allows images to be marked for  
printing at a Lab, Print Shop or on a desktop Printer that can read the  
DPOF information. As well as the instruction to print the image, the DPOF  
system also allows the number of prints to be specified and whether or  
not the image date and/or other information should appear. This Digital  
Print Order Format information is stored on the CF memory card.  
Done  
Complete print order.  
Specify whether to print shutter speed and  
aperture on all selected photographs.  
Info  
Specify whether to print date of recording on all  
selected photographs.  
Date  
Done  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select Done, then press > to complete print  
order. The Monitor shows Done, and then returns to the Playback menu.  
Info  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select Info, then press > to check or uncheck  
the item. If the item is checked, shutter speed and aperture will be printed on all  
selected photographs.  
— Selecting images to be printed and designating print status —  
1
2
3
Date  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select Date, then press > to check or  
uncheck the item. If the item is checked, the date of recording will be printed on all  
selected photographs.  
— Cancel print order on images —  
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight the desired  
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight the Thumbnail for  
1
2
Thumbnail.  
1
which you want to cancel the print order. Press ≥ to cancel the  
print order on the selected image.  
• Pressing ≥ on the image with the Print  
Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to select an image to be printed  
icon decreases the number of  
and to set the number of prints.  
• Selected images are marked with the  
prints. By pressing ≥ when the number of prints is “1”, the print order is  
canceled.  
icon and the number of prints is  
displayed on each selected image. Press ≤ on the Multi selector to increase  
the number of prints (up to nine) or ≥ to decrease the number of prints.  
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select more images.  
Press the  
button to complete the operation.  
2
Press the  
button. The setting is completed and the Monitor  
Check point  
3
returns to the display of Print options.  
To delete print-order files, select Reset Trns/Print from the Delete sub-menu.  
See p. 139.  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
The print orders and the number of prints are stored on the CF memory card in  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). The card can then be removed from the  
camera and inserted in a DPOF-compatible device — either your personal  
photoprinter or a photofinisher's print system — and the selected images  
printed directly from the card.  
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Playback Menus—continued  
Playback Mode ˘  
— Transferring all images —  
Auto Transfer  
To set all image files to be transferred, select All Photos.  
The Auto Transfer setting controls whether or not the Nikon View 4  
software will automatically copy selected images to a computer when  
the camera is connected by the USB cable.  
1
2
Only selected images will be  
Selected Photos  
transferred.  
All images will be transferred.  
In the confirmation dialog for transfer of all images, press ≤/≥  
All Photos  
1
2
on the Multi selector to highlight “Yes”.  
Press > to execute.  
— Setting Auto Transfer —  
1
2
3
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight the desired images.  
1
2
Press ≤/≥ to select the images to be transferred.  
• Selected images are marked with the Auto Transfer  
icon. To deselect,  
press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector.  
Press the  
button to complete the operation.  
3
— Canceling auto transfer —  
Press </> on the Multi selector to highlight (with orange frame)  
the thumbnail image for which you want to cancel auto transfer.  
Press ≤/≥ to cancel the Auto Transfer setting.  
1
2
• The Auto transfer setting is canceled and  
disappears.  
Press the  
button to complete the operation.  
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Playback SET-UP Menus  
Playback Mode ˘  
In the Playback SET-UP menu, you can make changes to basic camera  
settings and perform tasks such as formatting memory cards.  
Select the option for the selected item.  
2
3
• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the desired option, then press > to display option  
details.  
Displaying the Playback SET-UP Menu  
In Playback ˘ mode, press the MENU button to display the  
1
Playback menu and press < on the Multi selector.  
• Pressing < highlights (indicated in orange) the tab at the left.  
Set the option.  
• Press ≤/≥ to highlight the desired option, then press > to set. The display  
returns to the Playback SET-UP menu. Press the MENU button to complete  
the operation.  
Press ≤/≥ to select the “S” tab (“SET-UP” is displayed at the  
2
top) and press > to activate the Playback SET-UP menu.  
Monitor Options  
Shutter Sound  
Auto Off  
P. 150  
P. 150  
P. 150  
P. 151  
P. 151  
P. 151  
P. 152  
CF Card Format  
Date  
Video Mode  
Language  
Choosing from the Playback SET-UP Menu (example: Monitor Options)  
Select the Playback SET-UP menu item.  
1
• Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the desired menu item, then  
press > to display options for the item.  
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Playback SET-UP Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘  
Playback SET-UP Menu items  
CF Card Format  
Monitor Options  
Formatting a CF memory card erases all pictures and data to allow the  
maximum space to be recovered for use again in the camera.  
The hue (overall color) and brightness of the Monitor can be adjusted  
to improve visibility.  
No  
Format  
Does not format the CF memory card.  
Starts formatting the CF memory card.  
Brightness  
Hue  
Adjusts Monitor brightness  
Adjusts overall Monitor color  
• For information on how to format CF memory cards, see p. 38.  
• For setting Monitor Options, see Monitor Options in Shooting SET-UP on p. 125.  
Date  
Shutter Sound  
The camera's date and time setting are saved with each picture. The  
Date and Time menu allows the date and time to be set to your local  
time zone.  
The camera has a small speaker to provide a “confidence” beep to  
indicate important operations like shutter release. You can use the  
Shutter Sound menu to activate or cancel the camera's beep.  
On  
Off  
Turns on the beep  
Turns off the beep  
• For information on Setting Date/Time, see p. 34.  
• For setting shutter sound, see Shutter Sound in Shooting SET-UP on p. 127.  
Auto Off  
Video Mode  
To extend battery life the camera turns off after a preset time of  
inactivity. This time is set with the Auto Off menu.  
The COOLPIX995 supports the two principal worldwide TV standards.  
You can choose either the NTSC or PAL standard for video output.  
30S The Monitor automatically turns off after 30 sec.  
The Monitor automatically turns off after 1  
minute.  
1M  
NTSC  
PAL  
Selects the NTSC standard (Japan, USA).  
Selects the PAL standard (Europe, Oceania).  
The Monitor automatically turns off after 5  
minutes.  
5M  
The Monitor automatically turns off after 30  
minutes.  
30M  
• For information on setting video mode, see Video Mode in Shooting SET-UP on  
p. 135.  
• The Auto Off function for Playback mode can be set independently from the  
Auto Off for the Shooting mode. For detailed information about the Auto Power  
Off function, see p. 175.  
• For setting auto power-off, see Auto Off in Shooting SET-UP on p. 127.  
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Playback SET-UP Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘  
Language  
The camera menus and messages can be viewed in one of a number  
of languages.  
D
E
F
J
German  
English  
French  
Japanese  
Spanish  
S
• For information on Selecting a Language, see p. 32.  
Connections  
This chapter provides information on  
connecting your camera to an AC adapter  
(available separately), to a computer, and to a  
television or videocassette recorder (VCR).  
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Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional)  
Connecting to a television or VCR  
The camera can be powered from AC electrical outlets rated at 100-  
240 V 50/60Hz using the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (8.4V, 1.3A).  
You can connect the COOLPIX995 to a television or VCR to display  
images on a TV monitor or make a recording on a VCR using the  
provided video cable.  
Open the DC-in connector cover as indicated.  
1
Open the Video output connector/USB connector cover as  
1
2
shown.  
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D
E
Video output connector  
USB connector  
Set the Mode dial to  
DC-in connector.  
, and connect the AC adapter plug to the  
2
3
Connect the video cable provided.  
Plug in the adapter.  
• Insert the black plug on the video cable into the camera's video output  
connector, and connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the television  
or VCR. Note that the Video input connector is not the same as the  
connector used to connect your TV or VCR to an antenna or aerial.  
• When the Monitor is turned off, shooting (text) information will not be  
displayed on the television screen.  
• The EN-EL1 rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged with the EH-21 AC  
adapter/ battery charger.  
• The EN-EL1 rechargeable Li-ion battery cannot be charged when it is installed  
inside the camera.  
• To prevent the camera from turning off during extended Video viewing or  
recording, use the optional AC adapter.  
• Auto Power Off (p. 175) for the Monitor is fixed at 30 minutes when the AC  
adapter is connected. However, when the video cable is connected, the  
COOLPIX995 will not turn off automatically and the video output will continue  
until the camera is turned off manually.  
• The Video Mode item in the SET-UP menu (p. 135) offers a choice of NTSC  
and PAL standards for video output. Select a standard that matches that  
used in your television set. Note that when the PAL video standard is  
selected, the Monitor will turn off when the camera is connected to a video  
device. While recording in Ultra HS or Movie mode (p. 99), the Monitor will  
be used for display and video output will be suspended.  
Notes: Connecting the AC adapter  
• When connecting or removing the AC adapter plug, make sure that the Mode  
dial is set to  
.
• Use only the Nikon Accessory EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger.  
• The camera and the AC adapter may become warm when plugged in for a  
long time. This is not a malfunction.  
• When taking pictures with the AC adapter connected, make sure that the  
adapter cord does not get in front of the lens, Speedlight or the flash sync  
sensor.  
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Connecting to a computer  
Although it is not necessary to own or use a computer to enjoy digital  
images from your COOLPIX, a computer greatly enhances the range of  
possibilities and uses for digital photography. With the aid of a  
computer, you can view the images stored in the CF memory card,  
apply creative effects using your favorite imaging application, create a  
valuable store of photographs on your hard disk and share them by E-  
mail or on the Internet. The COOLPIX995 is equipped with a Universal  
Serial Bus (USB) for Windows® 2000, Me and 98/98SE, and Macintosh  
OS 8.6/9 operating systems that is capable of direct connection to  
your computer via a USB cable. Alternatively, you can insert the CF  
memory card in a PC card slot or CompactFlash™ card reader, where  
Connecting to a Computer via the USB Interface  
Open the Video output/USB connector cover and connect the  
COOLPIX995 and computer using the USB cable provided.  
1
Video output  
connector  
USB connector  
it will function as an additional disk.  
• By using the Nikon View 4 software provided, images stored in the memory card  
or camera can be conveniently checked and selected for copying to your  
computer. The process is made simple by being able to view the images in a  
variety of sizes, rotate them and rename them prior to copying.  
• Before using Nikon View 4, read the provided “Nikon View 4 Guide”.  
• If transferring a large number of images, the use of the AC adapter (optional) is  
recommended to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
Connecting to Windows®-compatible Connecting to Macintosh computer  
computer  
• The COOLPIX995 and computer do not have to be turned off when connecting  
via a USB interface.  
• Connection of the camera to the computer is confirmed by an animated  
Note: Transferring image data  
rectangular display in the Control panel (  
).  
For owners of more that one type of Nikon digital camera, please note that the  
COOLPIX995 can only transfer pictures that have been taken with the  
COOLPIX995, 990, 950, 880, 800, 700, 900s and 900 models. It is not  
possible to transfer images back to the camera. It may also not be able to  
display files that have been renamed or moved to a different folder on the CF  
memory card using a computer.  
Note: USB hub  
Nikon cannot guarantee the COOLPIX995’s performance when it is connected  
to a USB hub.  
Complete the Connection session.  
2
• Copying image data may take some time: please check the Nikon View 4  
progress bar to ensure that all activity has ceased before disconnecting the  
camera from the computer.  
Note: Disconnecting the camera from the computer  
With Windows: Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and  
remove the camera or memory card from the system.  
With Macintosh: Drag the “untitled” volume corresponding to the camera or  
memory card into the Trash.  
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Connecting to a computer—continued  
Reading Photographs from Memory Cards  
Note: Operation when connected to a computer  
Do not turn the Mode dial to OFF while data transfer between the camera and  
the computer is in progress (indicated by the progress bar in Nikon View 4 on  
your computer screen). Failure to observe this precaution might result in  
unexpected problems such as software malfunction, damage to the copied  
picture, or camera malfunction.  
There are a number of different types of memory card in use with digital  
cameras. The COOLPIX uses the small CF (CompactFlash™) format  
memory cards which are about the size of a book of matches, and  
accepts Type II CF cards, which are slightly thicker, as well as Type I CF  
cards. Current laptop computers are generally equipped with PC card  
slots which are electrically the same as CF, but are about the size of a  
credit card. A simple, optional inexpensive adapter (EC-AD1) is available  
from Nikon, and this takes a Type I CF card and allows it to fit into a PC  
card slot. If you are using Type II CF cards, make sure that your adapter  
is compatible. Alternatively a CF card reader may be used. There are CF  
card readers for both Type I and Type II formats, and for a variety of  
connections to the computer, including Parallel, USB and SCSI.  
Check point  
When you connect your camera to a computer, the computer must complete a  
process called “registration” in order to know how to communicate with the  
device in the correct manner.  
With Windows®Me or Windows®2000, when you connect the camera and  
the computer via a USB cable for the first time, the required driver software will  
be automatically installed to your computer, and the computer automatically  
registers the camera as a “COOLPIX995” (see the Windows® Device Manager  
in your computer).  
To register your camera on a computer running Windows®98/98SE, the  
required driver software can be found on the Nikon View 4 CD-ROM. Please  
make sure that you have the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive when  
you first connect the camera. Note that Windows®95 and Windows®NT do not  
support USB.  
Insert the CF memory card into the EC-AD1 PC-card adapter, CF  
card reader etc. of your computer.  
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With Macintosh OS 8.6 or OS 9, the “untitled” volume corresponding to the  
camera is automatically displayed on the desktop. Note that users of Mac OS  
8.6 will need to upgrade to version 1.3.5 of the Apple Computer USB driver.  
Nikon View 4.0 will by default automatically start as soon as the camera is  
connected.  
• For details on insertion, read the instruction manuals provided with the  
computer or card reader.  
• The steps involved in connecting a card drive and inserting CF memory cards  
are covered in the instruction manual for the computer or operating system.  
Nikon View 4 will by default automatically begin and allow image files  
on the CF memory card to be checked and copied to your computer.  
• The CF memory card will now function as an additional drive of the computer.  
• In standard situations where setting (creating a new folder, changing name) is  
not selected at Folders in the Shooting menu, the following folders and  
image files are stored in the memory card.  
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DCF  
The COOLPIX995 confirms to the Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)  
format. The DCF is a widely adopted image format standard enabling the  
shared use of image data from different digital camera manufacturers.  
Image files may be found in the 100NIKON folder which is in folder (directory)  
DCIM in the root directory. The image files are named DSCN0001.JPG,  
DSCN0002.JPG, DSCN0003.JPG, etc.  
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Connecting to a computer—continued  
Image files and folders—naming  
DSCN: Image file name  
given by the COOLPIX995  
DSCN0001.JPG  
JPG: Extension  
.JPG: JPEG format  
.TIF: TIFF format (HI mode)  
.MOV: Movie format  
0001: Image file number  
(0001 to 9999)  
• Image file names created by the camera are named DSCN0001.JPG to  
DSCN9999.JPG within a given folder. If and when the image file number in the  
100NIKON folder reaches 9999, the COOLPIX995 automatically creates a new  
folder called 101NIKON, and in that folder, new image files starting from  
DSCN0001.JPG are stored.  
• Images are stored in RGB TIFF (Red, Green and Blue Tagged Image File Format)  
format when the image is taken in HI (no compression) mode. TIFF files are not  
compressed and represent the highest possible Image quality.  
• Images are stored in MOV (QuickTime Movie) format when the images are taken  
in Movie mode (p. 83).  
Miscellaneous  
This chapter provides information on optional  
accessories and advice on troubleshooting, and lists  
the specifications of the camera.  
info.txt  
A separate text file, called info.txt, is automatically created in the same folder as  
the images if the info. txt menu in the SET-UP menu is set to On (p. 134). The  
info.txt file contains the following data about each picture in the folder:  
DSCN0001.JPG (Example): File name and type  
CAMERA:  
METERING:  
MODE:  
Camera type and firmware version  
Metering mode  
Exposure mode  
SHUTTER:  
APERTURE:  
EXP +/-:  
FOCAL LENGTH:  
IMG ADJUST:  
SENSITIVITY:  
WHITEBAL:  
SHARPNESS:  
DATE:  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
Exposure Compensation  
Focal length and Digital zoom factor  
Image adjustment  
Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)  
White balance  
Sharpening  
Date of recording  
QUALITY:  
SATURATION:  
FOCUS AREA:  
Image size and quality  
Saturation control  
Focus area  
• info.txt can only be viewed when the CF memory card is directly read to the  
computer and is not available when connecting the camera by USB. However,  
Nikon View 4 can copy this information into a special part of the image file  
called the IPTC text. This information can be read in certain applications such  
as Fotostation and Photoshop (Full versions). To read this picture data when  
connected by USB, set Nikon View 4 to copy the “Exif” data into the Caption  
field of the IPTC test area, This information does NOT appear in the image.  
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Optional Accessories  
Wideangle Converter WC-E63  
PC Card Adapter EC-AD1  
The EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter allows a Type I CompactFlash™ card to be used  
in a PC Card slot.  
When the WC-E63 is attached to the COOLPIX995, the focal length is reduced  
by a factor of 0.63X. The combined focal length becomes 5.0mm (35mm [135]  
format equivalent to approx. 24mm) The combined f-number becomes f/2.6.  
AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21  
Fisheye Converter FC-E8  
This AC adapter is designed for COOLPIX cameras that use the Li-ion  
Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1. AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 can also  
charge the Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1.  
When the FC-E8 is attached to the COOLPIX995, the focal length of the lens is  
reduced by a factor of 0.21X. The picture angle extends to become 183 degrees,  
making the image spherical. The combined focal length becomes 1.7mm (35mm  
[135] format equivalent to approx. 8mm). The combined f-number becomes f/2.6.  
* The AC Adapter EH-31/30 cannot be used with the COOLPIX995.  
CompactFlash™ card EC-CF series  
CompactFlash™ memory cards are available in a variety of capacities. Choose a  
memory card which has adequate storage for your needs.  
Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED  
When the TC-E3ED is attached to the COOLPIX995, the focal length is extended  
by a factor of approximately 3X. The combined focal length becomes 96mm  
(35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 456mm) and the combined f-number  
becomes f/5.1.  
Usable CF memory cards  
Nikon EC-CF series CompactFlash™ cards have been rigorously tested and  
certified by our quality assurance process. Operation with the following memory  
cards of other manufacturers has also been certified:  
Telephoto Converter TC-E2  
SanDisk:  
SDCFB-16, SDCFB-32, SDCFB-48, SDCFB-64, SDCFB-96,  
SDCFB-128  
When the TC-E2 is attached to the COOLPIX995, the focal length is extended by  
a factor of approximately 2X. The combined focal length becomes 64mm (35mm  
[135] format equivalent to approx. 304mm) and the combined f-number becomes  
f/5.1.  
LEXAR MEDIA: 10X USB Series: 128MB, 160MB  
8X USB Series: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 80MB  
4X USB Series: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 80MB  
* For detailed functions and operations with the above CF memory cards, please  
contact the manufacturer.  
Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900/TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-E900  
This bracket unit is used to attach an optional Nikon Speedlight to the  
COOLPIX995 for multiple-flash photography. The amount of light from the built-in  
and external Speedlights is controlled by the sensor in the COOLPIX995, making  
multiple-flash photography simple and reliable.  
• The COOLPIX995 is physically and electrically compatible with all CF Type I and  
Type II memory cards. However, the demands placed on the memory cards by a  
digital camera are very high, due to the large volume of data and the speed at  
which pictures are copied. Some lower-grade CF memory cards may therefore  
prove unreliable over time.  
Remote Cord MC-EU1  
Notes: Using CF memory cards  
This controller is attached to the COOLPIX995 for remote shooting and playback.  
In addition to the shutter release, the controller has buttons to adjust Zoom, set  
and take interval photography and playback images. Through the display, it is  
possible to confirm the most important camera status items such as Exposure  
mode and the number of remaining exposures available.  
• The CF memory card may become warm after extended use in the camera.  
Be careful when removing cards that have become warm.  
• Format CF memory cards before first use.  
• For information on formatting CF memory cards, see p. 38.  
• Do not remove the CF memory card from the camera during formatting. This  
may damage the card and render it unusable.  
• The following actions should be avoided while saving, deleting or copying  
images to or from a CF memory card. Such actions may damage the  
recorded data, or may cause the card to malfunction.  
- Inserting/removing the card  
Slide Copy Adapter ES-E28  
The ES-E28 for the COOLPIX995 is designed to facilitate copying of 35mm film. It  
screws onto the front of the lens, and with the dedicated camera setting, the  
camera automatically adjusts the focus.  
- Turning the power off  
- Removing the battery  
- Pulling out the AC adapter  
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Optional Accessories—continued/Operating Conditions  
Caring for Your Camera  
Cleaning  
Notes: Using CF memory cards—continued  
• Do not attempt to touch the terminals or contacts with your hand or a metal  
object.  
• Do not stress or bend the CF memory card.  
• Most CF memory cards, being slight and durable, are immune to physical  
shock. However, certain CF memory cards contain mechanical parts and may  
be damaged by being dropped or struck by a hard object.  
• Avoid subjecting CF memory cards to excessive heat, humidity, magnetic  
fields or direct sunlight. CF memory cards are not damaged by X-ray  
equipment used in aircraft security.  
Lens/Viewfinder  
Use blower to remove dirt or dust. Wipe carefully with soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints or other stains. Do not touch with fingers.  
Monitor  
Clean with soft, dry cloth.  
Body  
Clean with damp cloth; dry immediately.  
Operating Conditions  
Windows®  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile cleaners.  
Computer  
PC/AT compatible  
CPU  
OS  
MMX Pentium or greater  
Storage  
Windows®98/98SE, Windows® Millennium Edition (Me),  
If you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery  
before putting the camera away.  
Windows®2000 or later pre-installed model*1  
RAM  
32MB or more (64MB or more recommended) *2  
Hard Disk Space 15MB for installation and twice the memory size of the CF memory  
card*2  
Video Resolution 640 x 480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB or more (800 x 600  
pixels or more, full color recommended)  
Store with the lens rotated to a position adjacent to the Control panel. Do not store  
your camera in locations that:  
• are poorly ventilated or damp  
• are next to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, such as televisions  
or radios  
CD-ROM Drive  
Interface  
Required for installation  
USB interface (built-in only)*3  
• are hotter than 50°C (122°F) or colder than –10°C (14°F)  
• have a humidity of over 60%  
Macintosh  
Computer  
iMac, iMac DV, Power Mac G3 (blue and white), Power Macintosh  
G4 or later, iBook, PowerBook G3 or later*4  
CPU  
OS  
RAM  
Power PC G3 or greater  
Mac OS 8.6*5, 9.0, 9.1  
32MB or more (64MB or more recommended)*2  
Hard Disk Space 15MB for installation and twice the memory size of the CF memory  
card*2  
Video Resolution 640 x 480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB or more (800 x 600  
pixels or more, full color recommended)  
CD-ROM Drive  
Interface  
Required for installation  
USB interface (built-in only)*3  
*1 Only for pre-install model.  
*2 Refer to the software instruction manuals for the required memory when used in combination with other  
software.  
*3 Camera may not function correctly when connected to a USB hub.  
*4 Make sure that your computer is fitted with a USB interface.  
*5 Users of Mac OS 8.6 will need to upgrade to version 1.3.5 of the Apple Computer USB driver.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the COOLPIX995 is not operating properly, check the following items.  
If the problem persists, contact the retailer where you bought this  
camera or an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.  
Check points  
Page  
Problem  
• Mode dial is not set to ˘.  
• The CF memory card does not contain  
picture data.  
• All image data in the memory card are  
deleted or card has been formatted.  
44  
36  
74  
138  
38  
Cannot play back  
image.  
Check points  
Page  
Problem  
• Battery level is low.  
• Battery is incorrectly installed.  
31  
30  
Power does not turn on.  
• Camera is not correctly connected to the 155  
TV set.  
• The TV is not set to the Video input.  
• The camera is connected to the  
antenna/aerial input.  
Playback image is not  
displayed on TV  
monitor.  
• AC adapter is incorrectly connected.  
154  
• Battery level is low.  
• Using camera at low temperatures.  
31  
Power turns off  
immediately.  
• Mode dial is not set to  
• CF memory card is not compatible with  
the COOLPIX995.  
• Card memory is full (delete images).  
• Self-timer is selected.  
• The Red LED is flashing slowly indicating 69  
that the Speedlight is charging (takes a  
few seconds).  
or  
.
44  
36  
163  
60  
Cannot take photo when  
Shutter release button is  
fully depressed.  
• The camera is not correctly connected to 155  
the TV/contact is incorrect (connect  
camera and TV correctly).  
• TV monitor's setting is not correct (refer  
to TV instruction manual).  
Image is not displayed  
clearly/image color is  
not correct.  
53  
•The camera is not correctly connected to 156  
the computer (refer to Nikon View 4  
instruction manual).  
Cannot transmit data to  
computer.  
• Bright sunlight or other high-intensity  
light is falling on the Monitor. Use the  
Viewfinder or move to a location where  
there is less light.  
46  
Monitor is blank or  
images on the Monitor  
are not clear.  
• The Monitor has become dirty and  
should be cleaned.  
165  
• The subject is low-contrast or not  
suitable for autofocus systems. Try  
Manual focus.  
81  
82  
Photos not in focus.  
• The Speedlight is stowed.  
• Int Flash Off setting is “On”.  
50  
133  
The Speedlight does not  
fire.  
• Continuous mode, Best Shot Selector 99,  
or Lens mode is selected.  
102,  
106  
• The photo was taken under conditions in 95  
which white balance could not be  
Image color is unnatural.  
adjusted. Try Preset White Balance.  
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Error Messages  
If the following error messages appear on the Monitor or Control panel,  
please check the possible solutions before ordering repairs or  
requesting service under Warranty.  
Monitor  
Control panel  
Problem  
Solution  
Page  
• CF memory card is not inserted or is  
not correctly inserted.  
• Insert CF memory card correctly.  
36  
• CF memory card is not formatted for  
COOLPIX995.  
• Select Format on the Monitor and format CF memory card.  
• Use a correctly formatted CF memory card.  
38  
36  
• CF memory card does not have  
sufficient memory/image numbers or  
folder numbers are over limit.  
• Delete images and/or reduce number of images  
(transfer the images you want to save to a computer).  
77  
138  
156  
• Insert a new CF memory card.  
36  
• An error has occurred when accessing  
CF memory card.  
• Check that the card is compatible with the COOLPIX995.  
36  
163  
• CF memory card may be physically damaged. Check that there is no  
dirt or foreign matter in the connector. Contact authorized Nikon  
dealer or service center.  
• Folder may contain some hidden or  
protected image file/file incompatible  
with COOLPIX995.  
• Folder may contain photos taken with camera other than  
COOLPIX995, or image file edited with software.  
156  
• Cancel Protect or Hide Image setting of image file.  
142  
143  
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Error Messages—continued  
Monitor  
Control panel  
Problem  
Solution  
Page  
• Overflow of the image number has  
occurred.  
• File number is over the camera's limit. Replace card with new one,  
or delete folder or images.  
60  
77  
• CF memory card has format  
incompatible with COOLPIX995.  
138  
38  
• Reformat the card for COOLPIX995.  
• Image cannot be displayed because it is  
set to hidden mode.  
• Cancel image's hidden setting with Hide Image menu on  
Playback menu.  
143  
156  
30  
• Image file cannot be displayed.  
• Photo has been taken with camera other than COOLPIX 995, 990,  
950, 880, 800, 700, 900s and 900, or contains image file edited  
with software.  
• An internal memory access error,  
internal software crash within the  
camera, or focus or Zoom malfunction.  
• Turn the power off and then on again, or reinstall battery.  
If the error message persists, contact an authorized Nikon dealer  
or service center.  
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Specifications  
Type  
Digital camera E995  
Capture modes  
Single, Continuous, Multi-shot 16, VGA Sequence, Ultra  
HS, Movie (40 sec. for QVGA-size frames at 15 fps.,  
QuickTime Movie)  
CCD  
1/1.8" high-density CCD, total number of pixels: 3.34  
million  
Metering mode  
256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, AF Spot  
Image size (pixel)  
Lens  
2,048 x 1,536 (FULL)  
1,280 x 960 (SXGA)  
640 x 480 (VGA)  
1,600 x 1,200 (UXGA)  
1,024 x 768 (XGA)  
2,048 x 1,360 (3:2)  
Exposure control  
Programmed Auto with Flexible program, Shutter-Priority  
Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto, Manual, Exposure  
Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Auto-Exposure  
Bracketing  
4x Zoom-Nikkor; f=8 - 32mm [35mm (135) format  
equivalent to 38 - 152mm]/ f/2.6 - 5.1; 10 elements in 8  
groups  
Exposure range  
Shutter  
–2.2 to +17.0EV (W) (ISO 100 equivalent)  
Autofocus  
Digital zoom  
AF area  
Contrast-detect TTL AF; Multi-area AF  
4.0X  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter;  
1-1/2300 sec. in P mode, 8-1/2000 sec. in S mode,  
8-1/2300 sec. in A mode,  
5-area multi-AF and Spot AF available  
8-1/2000 sec., 60 second Bulb in M mode  
Focus mode  
Continuous autofocus/Single autofocus, Infinity and Macro  
available, Manual (50 steps) with focus confirmation  
indication available  
Aperture  
7-blade iris diaphragm; 10 settings in 1/3 EV steps  
Sensitivity  
ISO 100 equivalent, selectable (Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200,  
ISO 400, ISO 800 equivalent)  
Focus range  
Viewfinder  
Monitor  
30cm (11.8 in.) to infinity (∞); 2cm (0.8 in.) (at middle Zoom  
position) to infinity (∞) in macro mode, Manual focus  
Real-image zoom viewfinder with LED indication;  
diopter adjustment: –2 to +1m–1  
White Balance  
Matrix-Auto White Balance, 5-mode Manual, Preset; White  
Balance Bracketing available  
Self-timer  
10 sec. or 3 sec. duration  
Built-in Speedlight  
Guide number: 10/32 (ISO 100, m/ft.)  
Sync method: automatic sync control  
Flash mode: 4 modes; Auto Flash, Anytime Flash, Slow  
Sync, Red-Eye Reduction  
1.8-in., 110,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD;  
brightness adjustment (5 levels), hue adjustment (11  
steps); frame coverage: approx. 97%  
Storage  
File system: Design rule for Camera File systems,  
Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) compliant  
Compression:JPEG-baseline-compliant;  
FINE (approx. 1/4), NORMAL (approx. 1/8),  
BASIC (approx. 1/16),  
Sync terminal  
Sync terminal connects to external Nikon Speedlight  
SB-28/28DX/26/25/24/22/22s through the Multi-Flash  
Bracket Unit SK-E900 (up to 5 flash units when using  
AS-10 and SC-18/19)  
HI (uncompressed: RGB-TIFF)  
Auto power-off  
Playback Menu  
Automatically turns off after 30 seconds (or a duration  
selected from 0.5/1/5/30 min.) after last camera operation  
Approximate cpacity  
(16 MB)  
Compressed: FINE=10, NORMAL=19, BASIC=37  
(approx., with 2,048 x 1,536 pixel resolution/16MB  
memory card)  
Full-frame playback, Movie, Quick review, Full-screen  
review, Thumbnail (4/9 segments), Slide show, Zoom  
playback (up to 6X); Shooting data display, All shooting  
data display and histogram indication, Focus confirmation  
indication  
Storage media  
Shooting mode  
CompactFlash™ Card (Type I/II)  
: Automatic mode  
: User setting mode (White Balance, Metering, Best  
Shot Selector, Saturation Control, Noise Reduction, Image  
Adjustment and Image Sharpening can be set from the  
Shooting menu)  
Delete function  
Quick delete, delete all frames, delete selected frame(s),  
delete folder, card format; Disable delete available  
Custom mode (  
memorized  
):Three groups of User Settings can be  
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Interface  
USB, video output (NTSC/PAL selectable)  
Auto Power Off  
The COOLPIX995 Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera to  
energy-saving mode after a certain period of time after the last camera operation.  
• With Auto Power Off, Control panel and Monitor displays disappear.  
• Those camera settings, that were set before Auto Power Off was activated  
remain in camera memory.  
I/O terminal  
DC input, Video output, Digital terminal (USB), Sync  
terminal  
Power requirements  
Battery life  
One Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1, or one 6V  
lithium battery (2CR5/DL245) (optional)  
External power source (8.4V, 1.3A)  
• Do not store the camera while it is in Auto Power Off mode. If the Shutter release  
button is pressed in Auto Power Off mode, the mode will be canceled.  
Approx. 110 min. when using the Monitor and one Li-ion  
Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1 at normal temperature  
(20°C/68°F)  
Activating Auto Power Off  
Operating environment Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Humidity: under 85% (without condensation)  
In Shooting  
,
mode  
In Playback ˘ mode  
Dimensions (W x H x D) 138 x 82 x 40mm/5.4 x 3.2 x 1.6 in. (Grip: 59mm/2.3 in.)  
Control panel/  
Monitor  
During Video  
output*1  
Control panel/  
Monitor  
During Video  
output*1  
Weight  
Approx. 390g/13.8 oz. (without battery)  
Supplied accessories Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1, Battery Charger,  
USB Cable, Video cable, CompactFlash™ (CF) Memory  
Card, Strap, Lens cap, Instruction manual, Nikon View 4  
CD-ROM (contains Nikon View 4 and bundled software),  
CD-ROM instruction manual for Nikon View 4, “Open Me  
First!” Envelope  
Automatically  
turns off after  
selected time  
(0.5/1/5/30 min.) (0.5/1/5/30 min.)  
when other  
camera controls  
Automatically turns Automatically  
Video output off turns off after  
after selected time selected time  
Automatically turns  
Video output off  
after selected time  
(0.5/1/5/30 min.) (0.5/1/5/30 min.)  
when other camera when other  
controls are not  
when other camera  
controls are not  
camera controls  
are not operated operated (Shooting are not operated operated (Playback  
All specifications apply when a fully charged battery is used at normal temperature  
(20°C/68°F).  
(Shooting menu  
menu will  
(Playback menu  
menu will  
will disappear after disappear after 3  
will disappear after disappear after 3  
3 min.)*2  
min.)  
3 min.)*2  
min.)  
Battery life and performance may vary depending on type, operating environment  
and date of manufacture.  
Automatically  
Continues to  
Automatically  
Continues to  
turns off after 30 output even after turns off after 30 output even after  
min. when other 30 min. when other min. when other 30 min. when other  
For reference: Number of exposures per battery  
When monitor ON  
camera controls  
are not operated are not operated  
(only Monitor  
camera controls  
camera controls  
are not operated are not operated  
(only Monitor  
camera controls  
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1  
Approx. 220 frames or 110 min.  
display  
display  
disappears)*3  
disappears)*3  
* With Zoom, 30% flash firing, in FINE mode at 20°C/68°F  
* Battery power can be saved by turning off the Monitor and using the Viewfinder.  
* Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice or obligation  
on the part of the manufacturer.  
*1 About Video output, see p. 155.  
*2 Default setting is 30 seconds.  
*3 Press the MONITOR button to turn on the Monitor.  
Canceling Auto Power Off  
Lightly pressing the Shutter release button or MONITOR button will cancel Auto  
Power Off. Displays on the Control panel and the Monitor will reappear. Camera  
settings made before the Auto Power Off mode will be reactivated.  
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Index  
3 : 2 size .........................................................................P. 59, 60  
Exposure Compensation ...............................................P. 71, 109  
Exposure Lock ....................................................................P. 109  
Exposure mode.............................................................P. 64, 110  
Exposure Options................................................................P. 109  
E
F
Shooting mode ........................................................P. 44, 45  
Shooting mode ..............................................................P. 44  
˘ Playback mode................................................................P. 44  
AF/AE Lock ...........................................................................P. 80  
Anytime Flash........................................................................P. 70  
Aperture-Priority Exposure mode...................................P. 66, 110  
Auto (White Balance) .............................................................P. 95  
Auto Bracketing...................................................................P. 115  
Auto Flash mode ...................................................................P. 70  
Autofocus mode....................................................................P. 61  
Auto-Focus Mode................................................................P. 112  
Autofocus Target Area (AF Area mode)..........................P. 62, 111  
Auto Off.......................................................................P. 127, 150  
Auto Power Off....................................................P. 127, 150, 175  
AUTO Sensitivity....................................................................P. 72  
Auto Transfer.......................................................................P. 146  
Fine (White Balance) ..............................................................P. 95  
FINE mode ......................................................................P. 58, 60  
Fisheye converter ........................................................P. 106, 162  
Fixed Aperture.....................................................................P. 132  
Flash mode ...................................................................P. 69, 133  
Flexible Program....................................................................P. 65  
Fluorescent (White Balance)...................................................P. 95  
Focus Confirmation display ...........................................P. 89, 112  
Focus mode ..........................................................................P. 61  
Focus Options.....................................................................P. 111  
Folders setting.............................................................P. 122, 140  
Folders > Options > New ....................................................P. 122  
Folders > Options > Rename...............................................P. 123  
Folders > Options > Delete..................................................P. 124  
Formatting CF memory card .....................................38, 129, 151  
Full-frame playback mode .........................................P. 54, 74, 88  
FULL mode .....................................................................P. 59, 60  
Full-Screen Review mode................................................P. 51, 87  
FUNC. 1........................................................................P. 14, 130  
FUNC. 2........................................................................P. 14, 131  
A
BASIC mode ...................................................................P. 58, 60  
Best Shot Selector ..............................................................P. 102  
Black-and-White..................................................................P. 105  
Brightness ..................................................................P. 125, 150  
Built-in Speedlight ...........................................................P. 20, 50  
Built-in Speedlight Flash Cancel ..........................................P. 133  
B
C
Center-Weighted metering.....................................................P. 97  
Cloudy (White Balance)..........................................................P. 95  
CompactFlash™ memory card................................P. 36, 38, 163  
Continuous AF...............................................................P. 62, 112  
Continuous............................................................................P. 99  
Contrast ..............................................................................P. 104  
Controls...............................................................................P. 130  
Controls > Memorize ...........................................................P. 130  
Green LED ................................................................P. 16, 20, 48  
G
H
Hide Image..........................................................................P. 143  
HI mode ..........................................................................P. 58, 60  
Histogram display..................................................................P. 89  
Holding the image on the display...........................................P. 85  
Hue .............................................................................P. 126, 150  
Image Adjustment ...............................................................P. 104  
Image file name...........................................................P. 128, 160  
Image Quality.........................................................................P. 58  
Image Sharpening ...............................................................P. 114  
Image Size.............................................................................P. 59  
Incandescent (White Balance)................................................P. 95  
Infinity mode..........................................................................P. 61  
info.txt .........................................................................P. 134, 160  
Interval setting .....................................................................P. 141  
I
Date/Time setting..................................................p. 34, 129, 151  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) ...........................P. 158  
Delete..................................................................................P. 138  
Delete (Full-frame playback mode)...................................P. 55, 77  
Delete (Thumbnail Playback mode)........................................P. 78  
Delete all images .................................................................P. 139  
Delete selected image(s)......................................................P. 138  
Digital zoom ..................................................................P. 63, 132  
Disable Delete .....................................................................P. 135  
Display mode.......................................................................P. 125  
Distance Units .....................................................................P. 113  
D
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)........................................P. 145  
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Language..............................................................p. 32, 135, 152  
Lens converter.....................................................................P. 106  
Long time exposure...............................................................P. 68  
Saturation Control................................................................P. 105  
Self-timer.........................................................................P. 53, 61  
Sensitivity ..............................................................................P. 72  
Sensitivity setting...................................................................P. 72  
Seq. Numbers .....................................................................P. 128  
Shooting SET-UP ...................................................P. 24, 120-135  
Shooting menu................................................................P. 22, 92  
Shooting mode......................................................................P. 44  
Shot confirm lamp ...............................................................P. 134  
Shutter-Priority Exposure mode.....................................P. 66, 110  
Shutter Sound .............................................................P. 127, 150  
Single AF.......................................................................P. 62, 112  
Single shooting......................................................................P. 99  
Slide show...........................................................................P. 140  
Slow Sync Flash....................................................................P. 70  
Speedlight (White Balance)....................................................P. 95  
Spot AF Area.........................................................................P. 98  
Spot metering........................................................................P. 97  
Swivel Lock .........................................................................P. 106  
SXGA ..............................................................................P. 59, 60  
L
S
Macro Close-up mode...........................................................P. 61  
Manual Exposure mode.................................................P. 67, 110  
Manual Focus........................................................................P. 81  
Matrix Metering......................................................................P. 97  
Metering method ...................................................................P. 97  
Multi-shot 16 .........................................................................P. 99  
Monitor button.................................................................P. 16, 46  
Monitor Options...........................................................P. 125, 150  
MOV..............................................................................P. 83, 160  
Movie ..............................................................................P. 83, 99  
M
Noise Reduction..................................................................P. 117  
NORMAL mode...............................................................P. 58, 60  
NTSC ..........................................................................P. 135, 151  
Number of remaining shots ...................................................P. 60  
N
P
PAL .............................................................................P. 135, 151  
Playback SET-UP ..........................................................P. 27, 148  
Playback menu..............................................................P. 26, 136  
Playback mode .........................................................P. 44, 54, 74  
Preset White Balance ............................................................P. 96  
Print Set (DPOF) ..................................................................P. 144  
Programmed Auto Exposure mode ...............................P. 65, 110  
Protect.................................................................................P. 142  
Telephoto converter.....................................................P. 106, 162  
Thumbnail mode..............................................................P. 55, 76  
TIFF.....................................................................................P. 160  
T
U
V
Ultra HS shooting ..................................................................P. 99  
USB.....................................................................................P. 157  
User Settings.......................................................................P. 108  
Quick Delete..........................................................................P. 85  
Quick Review mode ........................................................P. 51, 86  
QVGA..............................................................................P. 83, 99  
Variable Power (Speedlight Options)....................................P. 133  
VGA Sequence shooting .......................................................P. 99  
VGA size..........................................................................P. 59, 60  
Video Mode.................................................................P. 135, 151  
Q
R
Red-Eye Reduction ...............................................................P. 70  
Red-Eye Reduction lamp.................................................P. 14, 70  
Red LED....................................................................P. 16, 20, 48  
Reset All..............................................................................P. 118  
Reset Trns/Print...................................................................P. 139  
White Balance .......................................................................P. 95  
White Balance Bracketing....................................................P. 116  
Wide-angle converter ..................................................P. 106, 162  
W
XGA size..........................................................................P. 59, 60  
X
Z
Zoom ......................................................................P. 47, 54, 132  
Zooming in ............................................................................P. 75  
Zoom Options > Startup Position ........................................P. 132  
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