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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will
read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using
this product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through
the viewfinder
Do not place strap around the
neck of an infant or child
Viewing the sun or other strong
light source through the viewfinder
could cause permanent visual im-
pairment.
Placing the camera strap around
the neck of an infant or child could
result in strangulation.
Do not disassemble
Turn off immediately in the
event of malfunction
Touching the product's internal
parts could result in injury. In the
event of malfunction, the product
should be repaired only by a quali-
fied technician. Should the product
break open as the result of a fall or
other accident, take the product to
a Nikon-authorized service repre-
sentative for inspection after un-
plugging the AC adapter and
removing the battery.
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
equipment or from the AC adapter
(available separately), unplug the
AC adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing the
battery, take the equipment to a
Nikon-authorized service represen-
tative for inspection.
Observe proper precautions
when handling batteries
Do not use in the presence of
flammable gas
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when han-
dling a battery for use in this prod-
uct:
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
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• Before replacing the battery,
turn the product off and make
sure the power-on lamp has
gone out. If you are using an AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-
EL5 lithium-ion batteries (sup-
plied).
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
batteries or other small parts into
their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot
during use. Observe due caution
when removing memory cards
from the camera.
• When inserting the battery, do
not attempt to insert it upside
down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble bat-
teries.
• Do not expose batteries 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.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the soft-
ware 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.
• Batteries are prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure
to remove the battery when no
charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when
the product is used on battery
power for an extended period,
the battery may become hot. Be-
fore removing the battery, turn
the camera off and allow the
battery to cool.
Observe caution when operat-
ing the flash
Using the flash close to your sub-
ject’s eyes could cause temporary
visual impairment. Particular care
should be observed if photograph-
ing infants, when the flash should
be no less than one meter (39”)
from the subject.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury due
to broken glass and to prevent liq-
uid crystal from the monitor touch-
ing the skin or entering the eyes or
mouth.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
the battery, such as discoloration
or deformation.
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 regula-
tions.
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Notices
No part of the manuals included with this prod-
uct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means, without Ni-
kon's prior written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifica-
tions of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior no-
tice.
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Nikon will not be held liable for any damages re-
sulting from the use of this product.
While every effort has been made to ensure that
the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the attention of
the Nikon representative in your area (address
provided separately).
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer-
ence Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to
E5200
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a res-
idential 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 inter-
ference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be deter-
mined 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:
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 inter-
face cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part
15 of the FCC rules.
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tele-
vision technician for help.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
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CAUTION
ATTENTION
digital apparatus meets all Cet appareil numéique de la classe
This class
B
B
requirements of the Canadian Interference respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
Causing Equipment Regulations. sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-
duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
•
Items prohibited by law from being copied
or reproduced
•
Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
tions
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins,
securities, government bonds, or local govern-
ment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions
are stamped “Sample”.
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, ex-
cept 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, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
The copying or reproduction of paper money,
coins, or securities which are circulated in a for-
eign 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.
•
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted cre-
ative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by national and inter-
national copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies or to in-
fringe copyright laws.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by
the government and of certified documents stip-
ulated by law is prohibited.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include
complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (in-
cluding battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certified
by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered
and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of
this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA
AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable
Li-ion batteries not approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation
of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or
leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before
taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the cam-
era is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost
profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
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:
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For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers
to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and pho-
tography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in
your area. See the URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety..................................................................................................................... i
Notices ............................................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... vi
Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1
Before You Begin ................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................ 2
The Monitor........................................................................................................................ 4
The Mode Dial .................................................................................................................... 6
Navigating the Menus......................................................................................................... 7
The Shutter-Release Button................................................................................................. 7
First Steps............................................................................................. 8
Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................................... 8
Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................................... 10
Checking the Battery Level................................................................................................ 12
Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................... 14
Basic Photography............................................................................. 17
Step 1–Select
Mode................................................................................................... 17
Step 2–Frame the Picture .................................................................................................. 19
Step 3–Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................... 21
Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback) .................................................................. 24
Scene Mode ....................................................................................... 27
Assist and Scene Modes.................................................................................................... 27
Framing Assist................................................................................................................... 28
Scene Mode............................................................................................................. 34
Taking Pictures for a Panorama.................................................................................. 40
More on Photography....................................................................... 42
When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash ......................................................................... 42
Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer.................................................................. 44
Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode ....................................................................... 46
Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation ........................................................... 47
Movies................................................................................................ 49
Selects Movie Types .......................................................................................................... 49
Recording Movies........................................................................................................ 51
Viewing Movies ................................................................................................................ 52
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Viewing Pictures on the Camera........................................................................................ 53
Cropping Pictures.............................................................................................................. 56
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.............................................................................. 57
Viewing Pictures on TV...................................................................................................... 59
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................................................... 60
Printing Pictures ................................................................................................................ 64
Print Set ...................................................................................................................... 65
Printing via Direct USB Connection.................................................................................... 68
The Shooting Menu........................................................................... 73
Using the Shooting Menu.................................................................................................. 73
Image Mode...................................................................................................................... 75
White Balance................................................................................................................... 79
Metering........................................................................................................................... 81
Continuous ....................................................................................................................... 82
Best Shot Selector ............................................................................................................. 84
Image Adjustment............................................................................................................. 85
Image Sharpening ............................................................................................................. 86
Sensitivity.......................................................................................................................... 87
Auto Bracketing ................................................................................................................ 88
Saturation Control............................................................................................................. 90
AF Area Mode................................................................................................................... 91
Auto-focus Mode.............................................................................................................. 94
Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................ 95
The Playback Menu ........................................................................... 96
Using the Playback Menu .................................................................................................. 96
Slide Show .................................................................................................................. 97
Delete .......................................................................................................................... 99
Protect .................................................................................................................... 101
Auto Transfer .......................................................................................................... 102
Small Pic. .................................................................................................................. 105
Copy......................................................................................................................... 106
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The Setup Menu .............................................................................. 109
Using the Setup Menu .................................................................................................... 109
Welcome Screen ...................................................................................................... 110
Date.......................................................................................................................... 112
Monitor Settings...................................................................................................... 115
Date Imprint ................................................................................................................... 116
Brightness................................................................................................................. 117
Sound Settings .......................................................................................................... 118
Auto Off......................................................................................................................... 119
Format Memory/Card...................................................................................................... 119
Language ................................................................................................................... 120
USB.......................................................................................................................... 121
Video Mode.................................................................................................................... 121
Reset All..................................................................................................................... 121
Firmware Version...................................................................................................... 122
Technical Notes................................................................................ 123
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................... 123
Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................................. 126
Error Messages ............................................................................................................... 129
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 133
Specifications.................................................................................................................. 136
Index .............................................................................................................................. 139
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX
5200 digital camera. This manual has been written to
help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital
camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and
keep it handy when using the product.
Before You Begin
First Steps
Symbols Used in this Manual
To make it easier to find the information you need,
the following symbols and conventions are used:
Basic Photography
Scene Mode
This icon marks cautions, information that should
be read before use to prevent damage to your cam-
era.
This icon marks notes, information that should be
read before using your camera.
More on Photography
Movies
This icon marks tips, additional information that
may be helpful when using your camera.
This icon indicates that more information is avail-
able elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
Internal Memory and SD Memory Card
More on Playback
The Shooting Menu
The Playback Menu
The Setup Menu
Technical Notes
This camera uses both internal memory and a SD
memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a mem-
ory card into the camera, pictures will automatically
be stored on the card instead of in the internal mem-
ory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal
memory or to format the internal memory, remove
the memory card first.
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Before You Begin
Parts of the Camera
AF-Assist illuminator (LED;
22, 127, 136)
Shutter-release button ( 7)
Viewfinder
Mode dial ( 6)
Built-in Speedlight
Power-on lamp
12)
(
42)
(
Power switch
12)
Microphone
(
(
57)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Lens
(
19)
Memory card
slot cover
(
10)
Lens not extended
Power connector cover for
AC adapter kit ( 124)
Lens cover
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Zoom (
/
) buttons ( 19)
Multi selector
(
/
/
/
Green (AF) lamp ( 21)
(center)/
button ( 7, 60)
(transfer)
Red ( ) lamp ( 21)
Speaker
Viewfinder
(
19)
Battery-
chamber
cover ( 8)
Monitor
(
4, 5)
(play) button
Tripod socket ( 41, 44)
Interface connector
cover
(delete) button ( 25)
MENU button ( 74, 96)
Power connector cover for
AC adapter kit ( 124)
USB ( 62)/
Audio/Video (A/V) out
(
59) connector
Battery latch ( 8)
Battery-chamber cover ( 8)
Interface connector cover
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The Monitor
Shooting
3
2
4
1
5 6
26
8
25
21 22
24
9
23
18
17
20 19
16 15 14 13
12
1 Shooting mode . . . . . 17, 27, 49
1)
8)
2 Zoom indicator . . . . . . . . . 19
2)
9)
3 Focus indicator . . . . . . . . . 21
20 White balance bracketing . 88
4 Macro close-up mode . . . . . . 46
5 Battery level indicator . . . . .12
21 Best Shot Selector (BSS) . . . . 84
22 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . 95
23 Continuous shooting mode. . . 82
24 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . 79
25 Image adjustment . . . . . . . . 85
26 Image sharpening . . . . . . . . 86
1) Appears when the zoom buttons are pressed.
2) Appears when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
3) Appears when the battery is running low.
4) Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pic-
tures may be blurred.
3)
6 Internal memory/memory card
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4)
7 Camera shake icon . . 43, 129
5)
8 “Date not set” icon . . . . . . 16
6)
9 Time zone indicator . . . . . 112
10 Self-timer indicator . . . . . . . . 44
11 Date imprint indicator . . . . . 116
12 Number of exposures remaining/
length of movie. . . . . 17, 18, 51
13 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set.
6) Appears when the new city time zone has been set.
7) Displays the focus area when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway if AF area mode has
7)
14 Focus area . . . . . . . . . . 23, 91
15 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
16 Image size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
17 Exposure compensation . . . .47
been set to
Auto.
8) Appears when the Bracketing has been set.
9) Appears when the White balance bracketing has
been set.
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Playback
1
2
3
18
17
4
16
15
14
5
6
7
13
12 11
9
8
10
START
1 Current folder. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2 File number and type . . . . . . 26
3 Internal memory/memory card
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Battery level indicator* . . . . . 12
5 Volume indicator. . . . . . . . . 118
6 Voice memo recording guide . . 57
7 Voice memo playback guide. . . 57
8 Current frame number/total
number of frames/length of
10 Movie playback icon . . . . . . 52
12 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13 Movie indicator . . . . . . . . . . 51
15 Print-order icon . . . . . . . . . . 65
16 Transfer icon . . . . . . . . . . . 102
17 Time of recording . . . . . . . . 14
18 Date of recording. . . . . . . . . 14
* Appears when the battery is running low.
movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 51
9 Voice memo icon . . . . . . . . . 57
Display in the Monitor
Use Monitor settings in the setup menu to switch to display or hide information for
shooting or playback ( 115). To show information, set Monitor settings to Show
info, Auto info, or Framing grid. To hide information on the monitor, set Monitor
settings to Hide info. To turn off the monitor, set Monitor settings to Monitor off.
If the battery level indicator appears, the monitor will turn off temporarily while the
flash is charging ( 12, 22).
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The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and the set-
up mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions.
To select a mode, align the mode icon with the
“
” mark next to the mode dial.
Auto ( 17)
A simple “point-and-shoot” mode
in which the majority of camera
settings are controlled by the cam-
era. You can choose from thirteen
sired effect.
Scene ( 27, 34)
Movie ( 51 - 52)
Choose from eleven “scenes”
suited to different subjects or
shooting conditions and let the
camera do the rest.
Choose from three movie modes.
You can make movies with sound.
Portrait Assist
Landscape Assist
Sports Assist
Setup ( 109 - 122)
Choose this mode to display the
setup menu, where you can per-
form such tasks as setting the
camera clock and adjusting moni-
tor brightness.
Night Portrait Assist
Use framing assist to help com-
pose pictures suited to a particu-
lar type of subject ( 27 - 28).
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Navigating the Menus
The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.
Move cursor up.
Press
to make selection.
Display sub-menu,
move cursor right, or
make selection.
Cancel and return to previous
menu, or move cursor left.
Move cursor down.
The Shutter-Release Button
Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus
and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next
to the viewfinder and the focus indicator in the monitor will light when the
focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shut-
ter-release button the rest of the way down.
Press the
button
halfway.
Press the
button the
rest of the
way down.
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First Steps
Inserting Batteries
Your camera uses Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
• Provided with camera
• Can be recharged using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to
charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of
disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge
remains.
Open the battery-chamber cover
1 Slide the cover in the direction shown in (
)
until it stops and open the cover ( ).
Insert the battery
2 Insert the battery as shown in the label at the
entrance to the battery chamber, making
sure the positive “+” and negative “–” termi-
nals are in the correct orientation. The small
projection on the battery is on the same side
as the negative terminal.
Inserting Batteries
Inserting the battery
upside down or back-
wards could damage
the camera. Check to
be sure the battery is
in the correct orienta-
tion.
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The orange battery latch is pushed aside as
the battery is inserted. The latch will close
when the battery is fully inserted.
Battery latch
Close the battery-chamber cover
3 Close the cover (
) and slide it in until it
latches ( ).
Ensure the cover is closed firmly.
Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has
gone out before opening the battery-chamber cover.
Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject the bat-
tery, which can then be removed using your fingers.
•
Note that the battery may become hot during use. Observe due cau-
tion when removing the battery.
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages i - ii and page 128 of this
manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufac-
turer.
Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an optional EH-62A AC
adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC
adapter kit. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage
to the camera.
For more information on attaching instructions for EH-62A AC adapter kit, see “Con-
necting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit” ( 124).
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 12 MB) or on Se-
cure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the cam-
era, pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory, and if the camera
contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card.
To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.
Confirm that the camera is off
1 The power-on lamp should be off.
Open the memory card slot cover
2 Slide the cover in the direction shown in (
)
until it stops, and the cover will open auto-
matically ( ).
Insert the memory card
3 Insert the memory card in the direction of the
arrow shown on the label at the entrance to
the memory card slot until it stops.
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
terminals first. Inserting
the card upside down or
backwards could dam-
age the camera or the
card. Check to be sure
the card is in the correct
orientation.
Direction
of inser-
tion
Terminals
Front
Close the memory card slot cover
4 Close the cover (
) and slide it until it
latches ( ).
Ensure the cover is closed firmly.
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Formatting Memory Cards
Memory cards must be formatted using the COOLPIX5200 before first use. For infor-
mation on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card ( 119) in the setup
menu.
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn
the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is
off. Do not open the memory card slot cover while
the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot
cover and press the memory card to partially eject the
card. The card can then be removed by hand.
•
Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due cau-
tion when removing memory cards.
Memory Cards
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
Do not disassemble or modify.
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.
Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.
The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of
data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted,
or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, de-
leting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer.
Write protect switch
When the memory card is locked,
pictures can be played back but can
not be recorded, deleted, edited, or
transferred using the
(
) but-
ton on the camera, and the card can
not be formatted.
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Checking the Battery Level
Turn the camera on
1 • Press the power switch.
• The power-on lamp lights when the cam-
era is on.
Check the battery level in the moni-
2 tor
When the camera is turned on for the first
time, a language-selection dialog will be dis-
played. Choose the desired language and
press
. See “Basic Setup” ( 14).
Battery Level
Display
Meaning
NO ICON
Battery fully charged.
Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while Speed-
light recharges.
(lights)
WARNING!!
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted. Charge or replace with a fully
charged battery.
The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUST-
ED” warning is displayed.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch.
•
Do not remove the battery or disconnect the EH-62A AC adapter kit (optional) until the power-
on lamp has gone out.
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The
Button
The camera can also be turned on by pressing the
button for about two seconds.
Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( 53).
The Power-On Lamp
The power-on lamp indicates the following:
When the power-on lamp is
The camera is
On
On
In standby mode
Off
Blinking
Off
Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn
off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the
battery. While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no op-
erations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the
power will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out. The camera will
be reactivated from standby mode when you:
•
•
•
•
•
Press the power switch
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the
button to view the last picture taken
Press the MENU button to display the menu for the current mode
Rotate the mode dial to select a new mode
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the setup menu ( 119). However, when a menu or the setup
menu is displayed, the monitor will turn off after three minutes, and when pictures are
being shown in a non-stop slide show ( 97) or when the camera is powered by an
AC adapter kit, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes.
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable, Auto power
off function does not work.
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Basic Setup
The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be dis-
played in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set
the time and date.
Highlight Deutsch (German), En- Confirmation dialog displayed.
glish, Español (Spanish), Français Highlight Yes.
(French), Italiano, (Italian), Neder-
lands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish),
(Japanese),
(Simpli-
fied Chinese), or
(Korean), and
press
.
* To turn daylight saving time on or
off, press to highlight Day-
lightSaving and press . When
DaylightSaving is checked, time
will automatically be advanced
one hour ( 114). To return to
Step 3, press
rent time zone.
to highlight cur-
TIME ZONE menu displayed.*
Display map of world time zones.
Select home time zone.
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Display DATE menu.
Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and
• When turning the camera on and Year may differ in some areas).
setting the date and time for the
first time, you can not return to
HOME TIME ZONE menu.
Select Month. Repeat steps 7 - 8 to Highlight D M Y.
edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.
Choose order in which Day, Month, Exit to mode currently selected with
and Year will be displayed.
the mode dial.
Note that time and date of record-
ing will not be imprinted on pictures
unless Date or Date and time is
selected for Date imprint ( 116).
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Date not Set
If you exit without setting time and date, the
(“date not set”) icon will flash in the
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of
“0000.00.00 00:00” (still images) or “2004.01.01 00:00” (movies).
The Clock Battery
When the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an EH-62A AC adapter
(optional), the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the
clock battery can provide several days of back-up power.
The Camera Clock
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the
clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.
Time Zones
The local time or daylight saving time can be set when traveling abroad. See Date
(
112) in the setup menu for details.
Setting the Clock from Provided Software (Windows XP/Mac OS X
Only)
If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP ( 60) in the setup menu,
provided software can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as
the computer. See the provided software Reference Manual (on CD) for details.
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Basic Photography
Step 1–Select
This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in
Mode
(auto
shooting mode). In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of
camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting condi-
tions, producing optimal results in most situations.
Rotate the mode dial to
1
Turn the camera on
2 The power-on lamp will light and the moni-
tor will display a welcome screen ( 110).
The camera is ready to shoot when the mon-
itor shows the view through the camera lens.
Internal memory/memory card
When the camera contains a memory
Shooting mode
indicates auto shooting mode.
card,
is displayed, and when there is
no memory card in the camera,
displayed.
is
Number of exposures
remaining
Image size
The number of pictures
that can be stored on
the internal memory or
a memory card depends
on the capacity of the
memory or memory card
and the option chosen
for Image mode (Im-
age quality and Image
size) ( 78).
Choose from five op-
tions depending on
how you plan to use
the picture ( 77).
The default setting is
5M (2592 × 1944).
Image quality
Choose from three options
depending on how you
plan to use the picture
Flash mode
Choose from five modes depending
on lighting and your creative intent
(
75). The default setting
(
42).
is NORMAL.
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Number of Exposures Remaining
If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be
displayed in the monitor and no further pictures can be taken until you:
•
Choose a lower image quality or image size setting (
75) (depending on the condition, no fur-
ther pictures may be taken even if you change the setting).
Insert a new memory card ( 10).
Remove the memory card so that pictures will be recorded in the internal memory (
tures can be taken only when the internal memory has space).
Delete some pictures in the internal memory or on a memory card.
•
•
11) (pic-
•
Auto Shooting Mode
(auto shooting) mode provides thirteen shooting menu options such as White
balance, Image sharpening and Continuous. See “Using the Shooting Menu”
(
73).
Advanced Brightness Control LCD
The COOLPIX5200’s Advanced Brightness Control LCD optimizes visibility in sunlight
and other lighting conditions.
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Step 2–Frame the Picture
Ready the camera
1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Pho-
tographs can be framed in the monitor or the
viewfinder.
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep
your fingers and other objects away from the lens,
flash window, and microphone.
Frame your subject
2 Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two
types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which
the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to
magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital
zoom, in which digital processing is used to fur-
ther magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of
12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your sub-
ject in the center of the monitor:
Zoom out
Zoom in
• Press the
(W) button to zoom out from
your subject, increasing the area visible in
the frame.
Indicator in monitor
shows amount of zoom
when either button is
pressed
• Press the
(T) button to zoom in on your
subject so that it fills a larger area of the
frame.
• When the camera is zoomed in to maxi-
mum magnification, holding the (T) but-
ton down for more than two seconds will
trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator
will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp
next to the viewfinder will blink. Use the
(T) and
(W) buttons to adjust zoom in
the digital zoom range. To cancel digital
Digital zoom
zoom, press
(W) until the zoom indica-
tor turns white.
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Digital Zoom
•
In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the cen-
ter area of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the
amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply
enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not vis-
ible in the viewfinder - use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom
is not available when the monitor is off or when an assist mode (except for sports assist) is se-
lected.
•
•
When digital zoom is working, the focus area is fixed in the center of the frame (
When digital zoom is working, Metering is set to just like Center-weighted (
91).
81).
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Monitor or Viewfinder?
•
Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image
that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the
viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when:
– your subject is less than 1.5 meters (4'11") from the camera
– digital zoom is in effect
•
•
Use the viewfinder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off ( 115), or when
bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.
When taking pictures continuously using the sports assist or continuous option, etc., they are
displayed on the monitor later than actual shooting. We recommend you to take pictures con-
tinuously using the viewfinder.
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Step 3–Focus and Shoot
Focus
1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to
set focus and exposure.
• Focus and exposure will lock while the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway ( 7).
• In
mode, the camera automatically
selects focus area containing the subject
closest to camera from five focus areas
(default setting in auto shooting mode).
• When subject is in focus, the selected AF
area turns green.
Focus area
Red ( ) lamp
When the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, the green AF (Autofocus) lamp and
the red
follows.
(flash-ready) lamp are shown as
Red ( ) lamp
On
Flash will fire when picture is taken.
Blinks Flash charging.
Off
Flash off or not required.
Green (AF) lamp
Focus indicator
Green (AF) lamp/
focus area and focus indicator
On:
green/ Subject in focus.
green
Camera unable to focus on subject.
green/ Recompose the picture and try
Blinks:
red
again.
Take the picture
2 • Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down to take the picture.
• To prevent blur, press the shutter-release
button down smoothly.
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During Recording
•
While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink,
and at the same time, a
(wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor or the memory icon (
or ) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or dis-
connect the power source while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing
the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera,
internal memory, or card.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the back-
ground and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark
or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g.,
the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are
several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g.,
your subject is inside a cage).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
Sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera responds
to light. Your Nikon digital camera normally has a sensitivity
roughly equivalent to film with an ISO 64 rating. When lighting
is poor and Sensitivity ( 87) is Auto, the camera will automat-
ically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and mini-
mizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera
shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the
picture may be slightly mottled.
AF-Assist Illuminator
COOLPIX5200 is equipped with an AF-assist illuminator. If lighting is poor, the built-in
AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, al-
lowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit.
The AF-assist illuminator will light in the following cases:
•
AF area mode is set to
center of the frame is selected when AF area mode is set to
Selecting the focus area in the center of the frame when shooting in
without using a framing guide ( 29).
Auto or
Off in the shooting menu, or the focus area in the
Manual.
(portrait assist) mode
•
•
•
Shooting in
(night portrait assist) mode without using a framing guide ( 33).
Selecting the focus area in the center of the frame when shooting in
(close up) mode.
The AF-assist illuminator provides the following range:
•
•
Zoom out: within approx. 3 m (9'8")
Zoom in: within approx. 2 m (6'6")
Low Battery
If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while
the Speedlight recharges.
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Autofocus
The COOLPIX 5200 has two modes that allow control of the Autofocus; AF area mode
(
91) and Auto-focus mode ( 94).
AF/AE lock
Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and
remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (AF/AE lock). AF/
AE lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the
camera is unable to focus using autofocus.
Procedures for AF/AE lock are described below. In this example, AF area mode ( 94)
is set to
Auto (default setting).
1
Focus
Position the subject in the center of the frame in the
monitor and press the shutter-release button half-
way.
• The camera automatically selects a focus area containing
the subject closest to the camera from five focus areas.
2
Check the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator
When the subject is in focus, the green (AF) lamp
next to the viewfinder and focus indicator on the
monitor are lit. Focus area shows green on the mon-
itor.
• Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
3
4
Recompose the picture
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway,
recompose your picture. Do not change the distance
between the camera and your subject while AF/AE
lock is in effect. If your subject moves, remove your
finger from the shutter-release button and focus
again at the new distance.
Take the picture
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way
down to shoot.
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Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback)
Press the
button
1
View pictures in the monitor
2 • This mode is called “Full-screen playback”
(
53).
• Your most recent picture will be displayed
in the monitor.
• To view additional pictures, press
or
to view pictures in the order recorded,
or to view pictures in reverse order.
To cancel full-screen playback and return to
the auto shooting mode, press the
ton again.
but-
Playback Tip
Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory or a
memory card. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in the mem-
ory or a memory card without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution.
The
Button
button for about two seconds will turn the camera on. Press again to
Pressing the
return to the mode selected with the mode dial.
More About Playback
For more information on playback, see “More on Playback” ( 53 - 72).
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Deleting Unwanted Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor:
A confirmation dialog displayed.
Highlight Yes.
• To exit without deleting picture, high-
light No and press
• To delete only a voice memo ( 57),
highlight and press can be
.
.
selected when a voice memo was
recorded with the picture.
Delete picture and return to playback.
Deleting Your Last Shot
At any time during shooting, you can press the
en. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press
button to delete the last picture tak-
to highlight Yes and press
.
•
•
To exit without deleting the picture, highlight No and press
To delete only a voice memo ( 57), highlight
.
and press
.
can be selected when a
voice memo was recorded with the picture.
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Image File and Folder Names
In the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three
parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the
camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).
When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the
top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when pic-
tures are transferred to a computer.
Picture type
Still picture
Identifier Extension
DSCN
DSCN
SSCN
RSCN
.JPG
.MOV
.JPG
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51
Original
Copy
Movie
Copy created using Small pic.
Cropped copy
56
.JPG
DSCN
SSCN
RSCN
Audio file
Voice memos
.WAV
57
•
•
Pictures are stored in a folder created automatically by the camera. The folder name includes a
three-digit folder number (e.g., 100NIKON).
When the current folder is full (200 pictures) a new folder is automatically created. The new fold-
er becomes the current folder, and its number is incremented by one (e.g., 100NIKON →
101NIKON).
•
•
•
•
Each time you take pictures in Panorama assist mode, a “P_xxx” folder (e.g., “101P_001”) is au-
tomatically created, and a series of pictures starting with “DSCN0001” are stored in the folder.
When you take pictures after switching the mode from Panorama assist mode, a new folder will
be created, and newly taken pictures are stored in the folder.
If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder
will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001.
If file number reaches 200 or picture number reaches 9999 when the memory or the memory
card contains a folder numbered 999, no further pictures can be taken, even if there is still mem-
ory capacity. Replace the memory card, or transfer all pictures to a computer ( 60) and then
format the memory or the memory card ( 119).
•
When the
button is pressed in shooting mode, the picture with the largest number stored in
the folder is displayed.
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Scene Mode
Assist and Scene Modes
Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four “assist” and eleven “scene”
modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the se-
lected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one.
Assist Modes
Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode.
Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots.
Mode
Description
Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly
while background details are softened.
Portrait assist
29
Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in skyscapes, for-
ests, and other landscape shots, or to take portraits that feature a 31
landmark in the background.
Landscape assist
Sports assist
Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-moving subjects. 32
Night portrait assist Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop.
33
Scene Modes
Scene modes are selected by rotating the mode dial to
and pressing the
MENU button.
Mode
Description
Use to capture background details or the effects of candlelight
and other indoor lighting.
Party/Indoor
35
Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and sunlit
expanses of water.
Beach/Snow
Sunset
35
35
36
36
37
Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise and after sunset.
Dusk/Dawn
Night landscape
Close up
Use when taking landscape shots at night.
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects,
and other small objects.
Museum
Use where flash photography is prohibited.
Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
Use to copy text and line drawings.
37
38
38
Fireworks show
Copy
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing
their features into shadow.
Back light
38
39
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to
form a single scene.
Panorama assist
Assist and Scene Modes
Depending on your subject, assist and scene modes may not always produce the desired
results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose
(auto shooting) and try again.
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Framing Assist
The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist
options that allow you to compose pictures with the help
of framing guides displayed in the monitor.
To use framing assist, rotate the mode dial to the desired
mode and follow the steps below.
Assist modes
Display framing assist menu.
Choose composition type. Current selec-
tion shown by large icon and caption.
Make selection.
Press MENU button to return to shooting
mode. Framing guide appears in monitor.
When taking pictures, position subject or
subjects in framing guide as described
on following pages.
Using the Guides
•
•
Your subject does not have to fit exactly in the framing guides.
When framing pictures, pay attention to your surroundings; be careful not to trip and
fall.
Image Quality and Image Size
It is possible to change Image quality ( 75)
and Image size ( 77) from this menu. Select
an icon of Image quality or Image size shown
on the right, and press
to change them.
Image quality
Image size
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Portrait Assist
(portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits in
which the main subject stands out clearly while back-
ground details are softened. This lends the composi-
tion a sense of depth (the degree of softening
depends on the amount of light available). A framing
assist menu helps you frame off-center subjects and
compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits.
Rotate the mode dial to
The following portrait assist modes are available:
and press the MENU button ( 28).
Portrait
No guides are displayed in monitor. AF area mode is automati-
cally set to
Manual.
• Select a focus area according to your subject ( 93).
Portrait left
Use to compose shot with subject centered in left half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
Portrait right
Use to compose shot with subject centered in right half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
Portrait close-up
Use to compose shot with your subject’s face positioned in top
half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
Portrait couple
Use to compose shot with two subjects positioned side-by-side.
• Camera will focus on closest subject.
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Portrait figure
Use to compose shot with camera held as shown at right and
subject’s face in top half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
Settings for Assist Modes
The settings for flash, self-timer, macro close-up in Portrait assist, Landscape as-
sist, Sports assist, and Night portrait assist modes are shown on the table respectively.
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Landscape Assist
(landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid
landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and
contrast. A framing assist menu helps you frame not
only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and por-
trait shots featuring a landmark in the background.
Rotate the mode dial to
ton ( 28).
and press the MENU but-
The following landscape assist modes are available:
Landscape
No guides are displayed in monitor. Use to focus on distant
objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen
of branches.
• Focus is fixed at infinity.
Scenic view
Use to compose landscapes with sky in top third of frame, distant
objects in middle third, and closer objects in bottom third.
• Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide.
Architecture
Use to photograph buildings.
• A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and
horizontals aligned with the frame.
Group right
Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and land-
mark or other object in background at left of frame.
• Both portrait subject and background object will be in focus.
Group left
Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and land-
mark or other object in background at right of frame.
• Both portrait subject and background object will be in focus.
OFF
(changeable)
*
OFF
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* When you select Group right or Group left, flash mode is set to
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Sports Assist
(sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action
shots that capture moving objects. The assist menu lets
you freeze the action in a single shot or record motion
in a series of pictures.
Rotate the mode dial to
ton ( 28).
and press the MENU but-
The following sports assist modes are available:
Sports
While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at
rate of up to about 2.5 frames per second.
• Camera takes 21 shots in a series when Image quality is NOR-
MAL and Image size is 5M (2592 × 1944).
• Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series.
• When the (
) battery level indicator is displayed in the monitor, consecutive
shooting speed will be slow.
Sport spectator
Sport spectator is ideal for capturing those instants when you have
no time to compose the picture. Use at ranges of about 3 m -
.
at rate of up to about 2.5 frames per second. Number of shots
that can be taken is the same as for
(Sports) mode.
• When the ( ) battery level indicator is displayed in the monitor, consecutive
shooting speed will be slow.
Sport composite
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes sixteen
consecutive shots at rate of about 3.5 frames per second. Camera
arranges pictures in four rows (one shot: 648 × 486) to form a single
picture (5M: 2592 × 1944). Focus, exposure, and white balance are
determined by first shot in each series.
OFF
OFF
Sports Assist
In
(Sports) or
(Sport composite) mode, Auto-focus mode is locked to
Con-
tinuous AF ( 94) and focus area is locked in the center of the frame. The camera
focuses continuously, until AF/AE lock is set by pressing the shutter-release button half-
way.
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Night Portrait Assist
(night portrait assist) mode is used for taking por-
trait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance
between the main subject and the background. Pic-
tures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to im-
prove quality, slightly increasing processing time.
• Functions for Night portrait assist mode are the
same as for Portrait mode ( 29). When selecting Night Portrait (no fram-
ing guide), AF area is fixed at the center of the frame.
• To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, sta-
ble surface.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds ( 95). It
takes more time than usual to store the picture.
Fires for every
shooting using the
OFF
(changeable)
red-eye reduction
and slow sync func-
tions.
OFF
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Scene Mode
(scene) mode offers a menu of eleven “scenes,”
each corresponding to a common situation, such as a
backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings
are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, spar-
ing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately.
To take pictures in scene mode, rotate the mode dial to
and follow the steps below:
Scene mode
Display scene menu.
Choose scene. Current selection shown
by large icon and caption.
Make selection.
Press MENU button to return shooting
mode and take pictures.
• Selected scene shown by icon at top
left corner of monitor.
Image Quality and Image Size
It is possible to change Image quality ( 75)
and Image size ( 77) from this menu. Select
an icon of Image quality or Image size shown
on the right, and press
to change them.
Image quality
Image size
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The following scenes are available:
Party/Indoor
Use for shots that include details of the background, or to
capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting.
•Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
Beach/Snow
Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow-
fields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
OFF
OFF
(changeable)
(changeable)
(changeable)
Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
•Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
Settings for Scene Modes
, and indicate flash, self-timer, and macro close-up respectively.
indicates that Metering is Matrix ( 81).
or indicates AF area mode.
Off: Center focus area is used.
Manual: AF area can be selected manually. For more information, see “AF area mode” ( 91).
•
•
•
,
-
-
The
When the
(Camera Shake) Icon
icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the
precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars:
hold the camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body
use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat, level surface.
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Dusk/Dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes
more time than usual to store the picture.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
Night landscape
A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• Focus is fixed at infinity.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes
more time than usual to store the picture.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
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Close up
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers,
insects, and other small objects, with the background
artistically blurred.
• To focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6") to the lens, adjust zoom
until the macro close-up icon ( ) in monitor turns green.
• Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position.
• The camera focuses continuously, until AF/AE lock is set by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway.
• AF area mode is set to
your subject ( 93).
• Blur level:
Manual. Select a focus area according to
OFF
(changeable)
ON
(changeable)
Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other indoor
settings where you do not want to use the flash.
• The Best Shot Selector (BSS;
84) turns on automatically, reducing
the effects of inadvertent camera movement.
• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some locations. Be sure
to obtain permission first.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
OFF
(changeable)
(changeable)
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Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a firework.
• Focus is fixed at infinity.
• Exposure compensation can not be used.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
OFF
–
–
Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white
board or in printed matter such as a business card.
Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.
OFF
OFF
(changeable)
(changeable)
(changeable)
Back light
Use when light is coming from behind your subject,
throwing their features into shadow, or when your sub-
ject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
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Panorama assist
Use when taking a series of pic-
tures that will later be joined to
form a single scene (for example, a
panorama or 360° virtual-reality
image).
Flash, macro, and exposure modes are fixed at settings for the first shot
in a series. Zoom is also fixed at the adjustment for the first shot in a series.
OFF
OFF
(changeable)
(changeable)
(changeable)
Joining Panorama Pictures
Transfer the pictures taken with Panorama Assist to your computer ( 60) and use an
appropriate software application to join them into a single scene.
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Select
(Panorama assist) in scene Return to shooting mode.
menu, and press
.
Take first picture. Pan direction ( ) dis- Compose next shot to overlap with pre-
played. icon is displayed, and White vious picture.
balance and Exposure compensation
are locked. About one third of picture is
shown superimposed on view through
lens.
Take next shot. Repeat
steps 4 - 5 until all shots
in series have been tak-
en.
End series.
• Shooting will also end
if pressing the MENU
button, playing pic-
tures, changing mode
using the mode dial,
or entering standby
mode.
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Full-Screen Playback
When you press the
(play) button after starting shooting, Panorama assist mode is
terminated and the most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.
Use a Tripod
Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.
Storage Locations for Panoramas
Each series of pictures taken in Panorama assist mode is stored in a separate folder with
a name consisting of “P_” preceded by a three-digit folder number and followed by a
three-digit sequence number (e.g., “101P_001”).
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When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash
The following five flash modes are available:
Mode
How it works
When to use it
Flash fires when light-
ing is poor.
Best choice in most situations.
Auto
Pre flash is used before
the main flash fires to
reduce “red-eye.” If
“red-eye” is detected
after an image is taken,
the camera will correct
“red-eye” when stor-
ing the picture.
Use for portraits (works best
when subject is well within range
of flash and looking at pre-flash).
Not recommended when quick
shutter response is required.
Auto with red-
eye reduction
Use to capture natural lighting
under dim light or where use of
Flash will not fire even
when lighting is poor.
Flash Cancel
(off)
flash is prohibited. If
(camera
shake) icon appears, care should
be taken to avoid blurring.
Flash fires whenever
picture is taken.
Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shad-
ows and back-lit subjects.
Anytime Flash
(fill flash)
Use to capture both subject and
background at night or under
Auto flash combined
with slow shutter
speeds.
dim light. If
(camera shake)
Slow sync
icon appears, care should be
taken to avoid blurring.
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the
flash has a range of approx. 0.3 - 4.5 m (1' - 14'8"). When the camera is zoomed all
the way in, the flash has a range of approx. 0.3 - 3.5 m (1' - 11'5") with Auto in Sen-
sitivity.
Close-Ups
The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1').
When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.
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To select the flash mode:
Display flash-mode menu.
Highlight desired mode and press
or
. Flash mode is displayed in monitor
(to exit without changing mode, wait
two seconds without pressing any but-
tons).
Selecting Flash Mode While Using
Manual Option
When AF area mode ( 91) is set to
guide is displayed in the monitor, press
Manual ( 93) and focus area selection
to hide focus area selection guide and press
(
) to select the flash mode.
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), shutter speeds
will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed re-
quired for exposure is very slow, a
(camera shake) warning
will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recom-
mended.
Flash Mode Selection
Flash mode is not available in the following cases:
•
•
•
•
Continuous is set to
Continuous,
5 shot buffer or
Multi-shot 16.
BSS is set to On.
Auto bracketing is set to On.
Taking a picture in some assist modes ( 28 - 33) or scene modes (
34 - 39).
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
The “Auto with red-eye reduction” flash function of the COOLPIX5200 uses an ad-
vanced red-eye reduction method. Several pre-flashes are fired before the main flash
fires to reduce “red-eye.” In addition to this function, if “red-eye” is detected the cam-
era will automatically correct it when storing the picture. Using this function there is
slight delay before you can press the shutter release again for the next shot. Depending
on the situation, red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. In some
rare cases, other picture areas may be affected as well as the “red-eye” area. In this
case, choose another flash mode and try again.
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Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer
When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten or three seconds after the
shutter-release button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in
your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being
blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release but-
ton is pressed. When using the self-timer, you should either mount the cam-
era on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.
Display self-timer menu.
Highlight
ON.
Exit menu. Self-timer icon is displayed in Frame picture and press shutter-release
monitor (to exit without setting the self- button halfway to set focus and expo-
timer, wait two seconds without pressing sure.
any buttons).
Start timer. Press once for delay of about
ten seconds, twice for delay of about
three seconds.
• Countdown timer in monitor shows
number of seconds remaining until
shutter is released.
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The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second be-
fore the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the
shutter is about to be released.
Press once for 10s delay
Press twice for 3s delay
Start
Shutter released
1s remaining
Blinks
Stays lit
Selecting Self-Timer While Using
Manual Option
When AF area mode ( 91) is set to
guide is displayed in the monitor, press
Manual ( 93) and focus area selection
to hide focus area selection guide and press
(
) to use the self-timer.
Stopping the Self-Timer
To stop the self-timer before picture is taken, press the shutter-release button twice for
a ten-seconds delay, or once for a three-seconds delay.
The Self-Timer
•
When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level
surface.
•
•
The self-timer is not available in some assist modes (
27 - 33) or scene modes (
34 - 39).
Multi-
When shooting pictures using the self-timer,
Continuous,
5 shot buffer,
shot 16, BSS and Auto bracketing are not available.
Continuous,
5 shot buffer or
Multi-shot 16 is automatically set to
Single.
•
When BSS or Auto bracketing is set, the setting will be automatically OFF while the self-timer
is ON.
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Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very
short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6").
Display macro close-up menu.
Highlight
ON.
Exit menu.
icon appears in monitor Frame picture.
when camera is in macro close-up (to • If camera is zoomed out until
icon
turns green, camera can focus at dis-
tance of 4 cm (1.6").
exit without setting macro close-up
mode, wait two seconds without press-
ing any buttons).
Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Using
Manual Option
When AF area mode ( 91) is set to
guide is displayed in the monitor, press
Manual ( 93) and focus area selection
to hide focus area selection guide and press
(
) to use the macro close-up mode.
Macro Close-Up Mode
•
•
At short ranges, the viewfinder does not show the exact image area that will appear in the final
picture. Use the monitor for close-ups.
Macro close-up is not available in assist modes (
27 - 33) or some scene modes (
34 - 39).
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Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggest-
ed by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0
EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure).
Display exposure compensation menu.
Highlight desired value.
Exit menu.
icon and a value for expo-
sure compensation are displayed in mon-
itor at settings other than 0 (to exit
without changing setting, wait two sec-
onds without pressing any buttons).
Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using
Manual Option
When AF area mode ( 91) is set to
guide is displayed on the monitor, press
Manual ( 93) and focus area selection
to hide focus area selection guide and press
(
) to use the exposure compensation.
Cancelling Exposure Compensation
To cancel exposure compensation, select a value of 0. In
(auto shooting) mode, a
selected value remains even if the camera is turned off. In another shooting mode, ex-
posure compensation returns to the default value for the selected mode when the cam-
era is turned off or the mode dial is rotated.
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is not available when
the scene mode.
(fireworks show) ( 38) is selected in
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Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation
As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly
lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or
when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values
when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest
of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.
This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends
to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the frame is
very dark. This can make naturally bright subjects look darker and naturally dark sub-
jects appear over-bright, or “washed out.”
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Movies
Selects Movie Types
In the movie mode, the following settings in the movie menu can be selected
according to the purpose of playback.
Max. recording time*
Memory
Approx.
12MB
Memory card
Option
Description
256MB 512MB
Movies are recorded
at 30 frames per
second. Each frame
is 640 × 480 pixels.
Approx. Approx.
175s** 353s**
TV movie 640
(default setting)
Approx. 8s
Movies are recorded
at 30 frames per
Small size 320 second. Each frame
Approx.
20s
Approx. Approx.
397s
801s
is 320 × 240 pixels.
Movies are recorded
at 30 frames per
second. Each frame
is 160 × 120 pixels.
Small size allows
Approx.
77s
Approx. Approx.
1524s 3072s
Smaller size 160
longer movies to be
recorded.
* Approximate maximum total recording time for the memory card is indicated as a guide. Actual
total recording time varies depending on the make of memory cards even when they have the
same memory capacity.
**To prevent TV movie 640 from ending unexpectedly, use memory card rated for 10MB/s or
more.
Movies
Movies are recorded as Quick Time movie files with the extension “.MOV” and can be
played back on a computer after transfer.
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Rotate mode dial to
.
Display MOVIE menu.
Highlight option.
Make selection.
Return to the movie shooting mode.
Auto-focus Mode for Recording Movies
The setting for Autofocus in the movie mode can be set in Auto-focus mode ( 94)
in the shooting menu.
•
Continuous AF:The camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera
focusing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of
Sin-
gle AF.
•
Single AF
:The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Focus locks when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way
down to start recording.
Mode
•
•
Optical zoom and digital zoom (up to 2.5 ×) can be used before recording, but only digital zoom
(up to 2.5 ×) can be used while recording.
In the movie mode, the following options will be fixed:
- Flash mode (
42) is
Flash Cancel.
- Self-timer (
44) is OFF.
- Exposure compensation ( 47) can not be set.
- White balance ( 79) is AUTO.
- Metering ( 81) is Matrix.
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Recording Movies
Movies can be recorded with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in micro-
phone.
Rotate the mode dial to
1 The monitor shows the elapsed recording
time and the total recording time in seconds
available for the movie.
2 Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to start recording.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of
the frame ( 50).
• During recording, a
icon blinks and
progress will be shown by the indicator at
the bottom of the monitor.
• To finish recording, press the shutter-
release button again.
• Recording will end automatically when no
more space is available in the memory or
on the memory card.
Notes on Movies
Depending on the make of memory card used, recording may end before the memory card is full
130).
•
(
•
•
During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone.
The progress indicator stops at 9999s. Recording can continue past this point if enough memory
is available on the memory card.
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Viewing Movies
In the full-screen playback mode ( 41), movies can
be played with sound. Movies are indicated by
icon and can be viewed by pressing
selector. Playback controls are displayed at the top
of the monitor; press or of the multi selector
to perform the
of the multi
to highlight a control, then press
selected operation.
Control
Button
Description
While movie is in progress, use multi selector
to select , then press and hold
Rewind
.
Use multi selector to select , then press and
hold . Playback ends at the last frame.
Advance
Pause
Use multi selector to select , then press
to pause display.
Rewind movie
by one frame
When movie is paused, use multi selector to
select , then press
When movie is paused, use multi selector to
select , then press
When movie is paused, use multi selector to
select , then press
.
Advance movie
by one frame
.
Resume
Stop
.
Use multi selector to select , then press
to return to playback mode.
Playback Volume
The zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press
volume, (T) button to increase.
(W) button to decrease
Deleting Movies
To delete a movie, press the
(Delete) button. The confirmation dialog will be dis-
played; press
or
Yes: delete the movie and return to playback mode
No: exit to playback mode without deleting the movie
of the multi selector to highlight an option, then press
.
•
•
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Viewing Pictures on the Camera
Viewing Pictures: Full-Screen Playback
Pressing the
button in the shooting mode will
display recorded pictures full-screen in the monitor
(full-screen playback mode).
• Pressing
displays a histogram ( 54).
• Pressing the
button while the camera is in
the playback mode, returns to the screen
selected on the mode dial.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Pressing the
(W) button in full-screen playback
displays the pictures in the memory or on the mem-
ory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail imag-
es.
To
Press
Description
Press
,
,
or
to highlight pictures.
Highlight pic-
tures
Change num-
ber of pic-
tures
With four thumbnails displayed, press
(W) button once to
(W)/ view nine thumbnails. Press
(T) button to “zoom in” from
(T)
nine thumbnails to four-thumbnail view or, when four thumb-
nails are displayed, to return to full-screen playback mode.
displayed
The confirmation dialog will be dis-
played. Press
to highlight Yes, and
Delete high-
lighted pic-
ture
press to delete the picture.
• No: Return to playback mode with-
out deleting a picture.
•
: Delete only the voice memo
recorded with a picture ( 57).
A selected picture is displayed in full-screen playback mode.
Cancel
thumbnail
playback
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Histogram
When pressing
in the full-screen playback mode, a histogram is displayed.
Thumbnail preview
Histogram
• Shows distribution of tones in
image; horizontal axis corre-
sponds to pixel brightness, with
dark tones to left and bright tones
to right, while vertical axis shows
number of pixels of each bright-
ness in the image.
by the maximum number of pixels
of a picture.
Image mode (Image quality/Image
size)
Exposure information (metering,
exposure compensation, flash mode)
Folder name
File name
Images in the Memory
The pictures in the memory and on the memory card can not be displayed simulta-
neously. To display pictures stored in the memory, select either of the following:
•
•
Remove the memory card from the camera (
Copy pictures stored in the memory to a memory card (
11), and display the pictures.
106), and display the pictures.
Shooting Information
The shooting conditions displayed in the full-screen playback mode or shooting mode
can be specified. See Monitor settings ( 115) in the setup menu.
Movies
A histogram of movie can not be displayed.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Use the (T) button to zoom in on still images dis-
played in full-screen playback.
To
Press
Description
Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of
Zoom in
(T)
6×. While image is zoomed in,
icon and zoom ratio are dis-
played in top left corner of monitor.
View other
areas of pic-
ture
Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in
monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, cancel
zoom.
Zoom decreases each time button is pressed in playback
(W) displayed.
Zoom out
Cancel zoom
Crop picture
To view the previous or next picture, cancel the playback
zoom before using the multi selector.
Cancel zoom and return to full-screen playback.
Only portion of picture visible in monitor can be cropped
Shutter-
release
button
(
56).
The confirmation dialog will be dis-
played, when you press button.
Press on the multi selector to high-
light Yes, and press
picture.
• No: Return to full-screen playback
to delete the
Delete pic-
ture
without deleting the picture.
: Delete only the voice memo recorded with a picture
•
(
57).
Playback Zoom
Playback zoom is not available with movies ( 51), copies created using the small pic-
ture ( 105), or cropped copies (320 × 420 pixels or smaller) ( 56).
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Cropping Pictures
When a picture is displayed in the playback zoom mode ( 55), you can crop
part of a picture and save it as a separate file.
Zoom picture in and out.
Press or
until desired portion of image is dis- ate cropped copy.
played in monitor. • To exit without creating copy, high-
light No and press
The confirmation dialog displayed. Press
,
,
to scroll picture to highlight Yes, and press to cre-
.
• Cropped pictures are stored in JPEG format as separate pictures from the
original pictures.
• Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio at the time the
copy was created, copies will be 2,272×1,704
1,600×1,200 1,280×960 1,024×768
320×240 , or 160×120 pixels in size.
,
2,048×1,536
,
,
,
,
,
640×480
• Copies are stored in separate files in the memory or on the memory card
with names of the form “RSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit
number assigned automatically by the camera.
• Cropped copies have the same recording time and date as the original pic-
ture.
Photo Trim
•
•
Cropped copies and copies created using the small picture can not be cropped.
A cropped copy created using the COOLPIX5200 may not display on a different camera. Also, it
may not be possible to transfer such a cropped copy to a computer.
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
A voice memo can be recorded using the built-in
microphone ( 2) and appended to any picture
marked with
(voice memo recording guide)
icon shown in full-screen playback ( 53).
To
Press
Description
icon is displayed on
If
current picture, memo will be
recorded when shutter-release
button is held down. During
Record
voice memo
Shutter-
release
button
recording,
icon blinks.
Recording ends after about 20s
or when shutter-release button is
released.
Pictures with voice memos are
marked by
icon and
icon displayed in the full-screen
playback mode. Press shutter-
release button to play voice
memo. Playback ends when
voice memo ends or shutter-
release button is pressed again.
Play voice
memo
Shutter-
release
button
Zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press
(
(
W)/
T)
Change vol-
ume
(W) button to lower volume,
(T) button to
increase.
The confirmation dialog will be
displayed. Press on the multi
selector to highlight , and
press . Only a voice memo will
Deletevoice
memo
be deleted.
• No: Exit without deleting pic-
ture or voice memo
• Yes: Delete both picture and voice memo
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Storage
Voice memo file names consist of an identifier (“DSCN” for memos appended to orig-
inal pictures), a four-digit file number copied from the associated picture, and the ex-
tension “.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV”).
Notes on Voice Memos
•
Voice memos can not be recorded or played during thumbnail playback (
zoom ( 55).
53) and playback
•
•
Voice memos can not be recorded for movies (
If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can
51).
be recorded.
•
Do not touch the microphone during recording.
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Viewing Pictures on TV
The EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable provided with your camera can be used
to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).
Choosing Video Mode
Video mode in the camera setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards
(
121). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device.
Turn the camera off
1 Turn the camera off before connecting or dis-
connecting the A/V cable.
Connect the A/V cable to the camera
2 Open the interface connector cover and
insert the black plug of the A/V cable into the
camera's Audio/Video (A/V) out connector.
Connect the A/V cable to the televi-
3 sion or VCR
Insert the yellow plug of the A/V cable into
the video-in jack on your television or VCR
and the white plug into the audio-in jack.
Tune the television to the video channel
4 For more information, see the manual for
your television or VCR.
Turn the camera on
5 Press the
button for at least two seconds to
turn the camera on. The camera monitor will
remain off and the television will display the
image normally shown in the monitor.
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Using the UC-E6 USB cable and provided software with your camera, you can
view your photographs and movies on a computer. Before you can transfer
(copy) pictures to your computer, you will need to install provided software.
For more information on installing provided software and transferring pic-
tures to your computer, see the Quick Start Guide and the provided software
Reference Manual (on CD).
Before Connecting the Camera
Pictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:
• Pressing the
(Transfer
) button on the camera ( 3)
• Clicking the Transfer button in provided software
Which method you will use depends on your computer’s
operating system and the USB option selected in the camera
setup menu. After consulting the following table, select the
appropriate option using USB in the camera setup menu.
The default setting is Mass storage.
(Transfer
) button
Pictures transferred using:
Camera
(Transfer
button
Provided soft-
ware Transfer
button
Operating system
)
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Choose Mass storage or PTP.
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Choose Mass storage.
Choose Mass
Choose PTP.
Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later)
storage or PTP.
The Write Protect Switch
The camera
(Transfer
) button can not be used to transfer pictures when the
memory card write protect switch is in the lock position ( 11).
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Choosing a USB Option
Select
mode.
Highlight USB and press
.
Select PTP or Mass storage, and press
.
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Connecting the USB Cable
Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the
camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as
shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect
the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.
UC-E6 USB cable
You can now turn the camera on and transfer pictures. See the Quick Start
Guide for details.
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Do not select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the
above operating systems. If you have connected the camera to a computer running one
of the above operating systems with PTP selected in USB, disconnect the camera as
described below. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.
Windows 2000 Professional
A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click
Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being up-
dated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the
wizard, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and
then disconnect the camera.
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Disconnecting the Camera
When PTP is selected in USB:
You can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is
complete.
When Mass storage (default setting) is selected in USB:
You must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turn-
ing the camera off and disconnecting the cable.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Pro-
fessional
Click the
(Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the
taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass storage
Device from the menu that appears.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the
(Unplug or Eject Hardware) icon in the
taskbar and select Stop USB Mass storage Device
from the menu that appears.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Click the
(Unplug or Eject Hardware) icon in the
taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that
appears.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on
the removable disk corresponding to the camera and
select Eject from the menu that appears.
Mac OS X
Drag the “NO_NAME” camera volume into the Trash.
Mac OS X
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Printing Pictures
Pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed
in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using Print set in the
playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of
prints, and the information to be included with each print.
Printing Pictures
Stored pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed as
follows:
How to print
Memory card
The memory
Take the memory card contain-
ing pictures for which DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) is
created using Print set* to a
digital photo lab, and ask for
them to be printed.
Copy ( 106)
the pictures to
the memory
card, and print
as described on
the left.
Depending on
the digital
photo lab, take
the camera
Take the memory
card to a digital
photo lab.
65
65
Insert the memory card con-
taining pictures for which
DPOF (Digital Print Order For-
mat) is created using Print
set* into a printer equipped
with a card slot, and print
them.
Use a printer
equipped with a
card slot.
and ask for
printing.
Use a printer that
supports PictBridge. PictBridge, and print pictures.
Connect the camera to a printer that supports
68
–
Transfer the pic-
tures to a computer
and print them.
For more information, see the provided soft-
ware Reference Manual (on CD).
*
If Print set is not set, one copy of all pictures is printed.
Printing the date and time of recording on pictures
•
•
Before taking pictures set the Date imprint option in the setup menu (
If the printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), use the Date option in
the Print set in the playback menu ( 65, 67).
67, 116).
•
Transfer the pictures to a computer using provided software and print them using provided soft-
ware print settings. For more information, see the provided software Reference Manual (on CD).
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Print Set
Print set in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” listing
the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be
included on each print. This print order is stored on the memory card in Digital
Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, pictures can
be printed directly from the memory card by inserting it in a DPOF-compatible
device. Alternatively, you could take the memory card to a digital photo lab
which supports DPOF. Pictures can also be printed using Print set settings,
by connecting the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge ( 68).
Pressing MENU button in the playback Highlight Print selected and press
mode displays the playback menu. • To cancel all print settings, highlight
Delete print set and press
.
Highlight Print set and press
.
.
Scroll through pictures.
Select current picture. 1 (number of
• Current picture shown at bottom of
prints) and
icon are marked on the
selected picture.
display.
DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a recording format that stores the print order, such
as pictures or quantity to be printed and recording date, and the shooting information,
on the memory card. Before using this option, check that the digital photo lab or print-
er supports DPOF.
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Use
(+) or
(–) to specify number
of prints (up to 9).
• To deselect picture, press
when number of print is 1.
(–) down
• Repeat steps 3 - 5 to select additional
pictures.
• To exit without setting print order and
return to the playback menu, press
MENU button.
Menu of print options displayed.
• To print date of recording on all pic-
tures in print order, highlight Date
and press
.
will appear in box
next to item.
• To print shutter speed and aperture on
all pictures in print order, highlight
Info and press
.
will appear in
box next to item.
• To turn selected item off, highlight
and press
.
• To complete print order and return to
playback, highlight Done and press
.
• To return to previous display, press
.
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Print Set
If you display the Print set menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options
will be reset.
Difference Between Date Imprint and Date
There are differences between Print set in the playback menu and Date imprint in
the setup menu as follows:
•
Setting Date in the Print set option:
- A date set in Print set can be printed only with a printer that supports date-print configuration
for DPOF ( 65).
- You can set after taking pictures.
- A date is not imprinted on the images, but recorded in the DPOF setting files. When printing,
a date on the picture can be printed as if it is imprinted on the image. The position of the date
depends on the printer.
•
•
Setting Date imprint:
- A date can be printed without any other setting because it is imprinted on the images.
- You need to make setting before taking pictures.
- A date is imprinted on the images and the position of the date is fixed at the bottom right cor-
ner of the images.
- Once a date is imprinted, it can not be deleted from the image.
When both Print set and Date imprint are set, the date of Date imprint option will be printed
even if using a printer that supports DPOF.
Date
If Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF.
The date to be printed will remain unchanged even if Date in the setup menu is
changed after shooting pictures. If a picture is taken without setting date, it will not be
printed even if the
icon is added to the date in the Print set menu.
Notes on Print Set
No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print set.
The Print-Order Icon
During the playback mode, a
the current print order.
icon appears on all pictures in
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Printing via Direct USB Connection
Your camera allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera using Pict-
Bridge. If the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that
supports PictBridge, pictures can be printed directly from the memory or the
memory card without having to be transferred to a computer.
1
Choosing PTP in the USB Menu
Select PTP in the USB menu before connecting the camera to a printer.
Rotate the mode dial to
and turn Highlight USB and press
.
the camera on. The setup menu will be
displayed in the monitor.
Highlight PTP and press
.
Before Printing
•
•
Before printing via a direct USB connection, make sure that the printer supports PictBridge.
Before starting direct printing, check printer settings. See the printer manual for details.
Use a Reliable Power Source
When printing pictures via a direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged.
If in doubt, recharge the battery before printing or use the optional EH-62A AC adapter
kit ( 124).
PictBridge
PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when
different devices are connected.
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2
Connecting the USB Cable
After turning the camera off, connect the camera to the printer with the UC-
E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below.
3
Turning the Camera and Printer on
The PictBridge menu will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Press
or
to highlight Print, and press
.
is the PictBridge logo.
Option
Description
Print selection Select pictures and specify number of prints.
All pictures in the memory or the memory card are
printed.
Print all images
Pictures for which print order has been created are
DPOF printing
printed accordingly ( 72).
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Highlight Print selection and press
.
Scroll through pictures.
• To print one copy of all pictures in the • Current picture shown at bottom of
memory or on the memory card, high-
light Print all images and press
display.
.
Select current picture. 1 (number of
prints) and
icon are marked on the
selected picture.
Use
(+) or
(–) to specify number View selected pictures. Press
,
,
of prints (up to 9) and press
• To deselect picture, press
when number of print is 1.
• Repeat steps 3 - 5 to select additional
pictures.
.
or
to view pictures not visible in dis-
(–) down play.
After confirming selection, press
display the confirmation dialog.
to
• To exit without printing and return to
the playback menu, press MENU but-
ton.
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Check the confirmation dialog and high-
light option, then press to:
• Select Start print to start printing.
• Select Back to return to print selection
dialog shown in Step 3.
• Select Cancel to exit without printing
pictures.
To interrupt printing, press
, then turn
camera off and disconnect USB cable.
Message shown on the left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn camera
off and disconnect USB cable.
• To print continuously press
display returns to the PictBrigde dialog
69).
. The
(
Error Messages
If an error message is displayed, an error has occurred. After
checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in
the printer manual, highlight Resume and press
to resume
printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining
images.
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To Directly Print the Pictures Specified in a Print Set
The pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card are printed directly,
according to the print order specified in Print set ( 65).
If selecting DPOF printing after connecting the camera to a printer that sup-
ports PictBridge ( 69), the DPOF printing dialog will be displayed.
Highlight Confirm and press
• To exit without printing pictures, high-
.
View selected pictures.
Press or
not visible in display. After confirming
print order, press
,
,
to view pictures
light Cancel and press
.
.
Check the confirmation dialog and high-
light option, then press to:
• Select Start Print to start printing.
• Select Confirm to return to confirm
dialog shown in Step 2.
• Select Cancel to exit without printing
pictures.
To interrupt printing, press
.
Message shown on the left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn camera
off and disconnect USB cable.
• To print continuously, press
display returns to the PictBrigde dialog
69).
. The
(
DPOF Printing
•
•
DPOF printing is only available if a print order has been created for the pictures stored in the
memory or a memory card using Print set.
When printing with a printer that supports PictBridge, Info can not be printed even if Info is set
in Print set.
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The Shooting Menu
Using the Shooting Menu
In
(auto) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from the shooting
menu:
Option
Description
Image mode
Choose image quality and size.
75 - 78
79 - 80
White balance
Match white balance to your light source.
Select a metering method from Matrix, Cen-
ter-weighted or Spot.
Metering
81
82
Select shooting method from Single (one
shot recorded), Continuous, Multi-shot 16,
and 5 shot buffer.
Continuous
BSS
Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off.
84
85
Adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, or
high-contrast subjects.
Image adjustment
Control how much outlines in your pictures
are sharpened.
Image sharpening
Sensitivity
86
87
Help exposure compensation and minimize
blur when lighting is poor and the flash is off.
Allow continuous shooting with gradually
changing exposure or white balance.
Auto bracketing
88
90
91
Saturation control Adjust vividness of the color of a picture.
Select an area to be focused from Auto,
Manual and Off.
AF area mode
Select an Auto-focus mode of Continuous
Auto-focus mode
94
95
AF or Single AF.
Reduce dotted noise contained in a picture
Noise reduction
taken at low shutter speed.
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To Display the Shooting Menu:
Rotate the mode dial to
shooting).
(auto Display shooting menu.
To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu:
Highlight menu item.
Display options.
A page number (e.g., 1/2, 1/5),
and
indicate that a menu or option con-
sists of multiple pages. Press or to
display the previous or next page.
Highlight option and press
selection.
to make Press MENU button to exit menu and
return to the shooting mode.
• To return to previous step, press
.
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Image Mode
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select the Image mode ( 74), and then press
.
The size of the files, and with it the number of im-
ages that can be recorded on the memory or the
memory card, depends on the size and quality of
the images. Before shooting, choose an image
quality and size according to how you plan to use the picture.
Image Quality
Images are compressed according to the image
quality setting for storing.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Option
Format
Description
Compression
Fine image quality, suitable for
enlargements or high quality
prints. File size reduced to roughly
1/4 of its original size.
FINE
Low
Normal image quality, suited to
most applications. File size
reduced to roughly 1/8 of its origi-
nal size.
NORMAL
(default
setting)
JPEG
Basic image quality, suitable for
pictures that will be distributed by
e-mail or used in web pages. File
size reduced to roughly 1/16 of its
original size.
High
BASIC
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Image Quality and Compression
The process of reducing the file size of a picture when storing it is called compression.
In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files.
•
The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the picture size becomes and the larger the num-
ber of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memory card. However, the quality of the
image is degraded and the reproducibility of the image’s fine areas is reduced.
•
The less a picture is compressed, the larger the picture size becomes and the smaller the number
of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memory card. However, it maintains the pre-
sentation of the image’s fine areas and increases the image quality.
Image Quality Setting
Image quality can be also selected in the assist modes ( 28) or scene modes ( 34).
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Image Size
Image size can be selected from the following five
options according to your shooting intent:
Image size (pixels)
Print size (cm)*
2592 × 1944
(default setting)
About 22 × 16 (8.6" × 6.5")
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1024 × 768
640 × 480
About 17 × 13 (6.7" × 5.1")
About 14 × 10 (5.3" × 4")
About 9 × 7 (3.4" × 2.6")
About 5 × 4 (2.1" × 1.6")
* All figures are approximate. Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300dpi.
Image Size
Smaller images create smaller files suitable for transmission by e-mail or for use in web
pages. When printed in larger sizes, however, small images will be rough and uneven
in appearance. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the
higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.
Image Size Setting
Image size can be also selected in the assist modes ( 28) or scene modes ( 34).
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Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on
256-, 512-megabyte memory cards at different image modes. The number of expo-
sures remaining varies widely, depending on the type of memory card, the nature of
JPEG compression, or the content of the image.
Image mode
Image size Image quality
FINE
Memory
Approx.
12MB
Memory card*
256MB
512MB
4
8
89
175
336
142
274
512
227
429
774
512
905
1469
1088
1701
2368
181
354
NORMAL
2592 × 1944
BASIC
FINE
16
7
678
286
NORMAL
13
25
11
21
38
25
45
73
54
85
118
553
2048 × 1536
BASIC
FINE
1033
458
NORMAL
867
1600 × 1200
BASIC
FINE
1561
1033
1826
2963
2194
3431
4775
NORMAL
1024 × 768
BASIC
FINE
NORMAL
640 × 480
BASIC
* If memory remains for more than 999 pictures, camera exposure count display will show 999.
Image Mode
The current image mode (image quality and size) is shown
by an icon at the bottom left corner of the monitor.
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White Balance
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select White balance ( 74), and then press
.
About White Balance
The color of the light reflected from an object varies
with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such
changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regard-
less of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent
lighting. Digital camera can mimic this adjustment by processing information
from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light
source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”
If White balance has been set to
Auto and the results are not to your
satisfaction or when shooting under the special light sources or conditions,
use the following white balance settings other than
Select from the following nine options and press
Auto.
.
Option
Description
White balance automatically adjusted to suit
lighting conditions. Best choice in most situa-
tions.
Auto
(default setting)
Gray object used as reference to set white bal-
ance under unusual lighting conditions.
White bal. preset
Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Use under incandescent lighting.
Incandescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Press , and select FL1 (White (W)) or FL2 (Day-
light White/Natural (N)) according to the bulb
FL1
Fluorescent
FL2
types, and then press
.
Cloudy
Shade
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Use under sunny skies when your subject is in
the shade.
Speedlight
Use with the flash.
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Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used when shooting under
mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pic-
tures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as
though they had been taken under white light).
When
White bal. preset is selected from the
white balance menu, the camera will zoom in and
the menu shown above at right will be displayed in
the monitor.
White balance measur-
ing window
Option
Description
Recalls the most recent value for preset white bal-
ance from the memory and sets white balance to
this value.
Cancel
To measure a new value for white balance, place a
neutral gray object, such as a piece of cardboard,
under the lighting that will be used in the final pic-
ture. Frame this object so that it fills the square in
the center of the menu shown above. Highlight
Measure
Measure and press
to measure a new value for
white balance (shutter will be released and camera
will return to original zoom position, but no picture
will be recorded).
Preset White Balance
•
•
The camera can not measure a value for preset white balance when the flash fires. Regardless of
the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when selecting Measure.
When Auto bracketing is set to
WB bracketing, preset white balance can not be used.
White Balance Indicator
Unless the setting is
Auto, white balance is shown by
an icon in the monitor.
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Metering
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Metering ( 74), and then press
.
The metering menu offers a choice of three meter-
ing methods for determining how the camera sets
exposure.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Option
Description
Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with
library of typical compositions to produce optimal expo-
sure for entire image.
Matrix
(default set-
ting)
Best choice in most situations.
Use for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at
the center of the frame, but still preserves background
details. Can be used with AF/AE lock ( 23) to meter off-
center subjects.
Center-
weighted
Camera measures light in area shown by circle in center
of monitor.
Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly
exposed even when background is much brighter or
darker. Can be used with AF/AE lock ( 23) to meter off-
center subjects.
Spot
Notes on Metering
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to the setting just
like
Center-weighted. The metering target does not appear.
Metering
When Center-weighted or
Spot metering target
Spot
is selected, the metering target is dis-
played in the center of the monitor.
Center-weighted
metering target
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Continuous
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Continuous ( 74), and then press
.
According to the shooting condition,
three continuous options ( Continuous,
Single or
5
shot buffer or
Multi-shot 16) can be selected.
Option
Description
Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button is
pressed.
Single
(default setting)
While shutter-release button is pressed and held, pictures can
be recorded at rate of up to about 2.5 frames per second.
Camera takes 21 pictures when Image quality is NORMAL
and Image size is 5M (2592 × 1944). When the (
level indicator is displayed in the monitor, consecutive shooting
) battery
Continuous
speed will be slow.
While shutter-release button is pressed and held, pictures can
be recorded at rate of up to about 2.5 frames per second.
When the shutter button is released, continuous shooting will
stop. Only the last five images taken during each continuous
shooting burst will be recorded to the memory or memory card.
5 shot buffer
Multi-shot 16
When the (
) battery level indicator is displayed in the moni-
tor, consecutive shooting speed will be slow.
Each time shutter-release button is pressed down, camera takes
sixteen consecutive shots at rate of about 3.5 frames per sec-
ond. Camera arranges pictures in four rows (one shot: 648 x
486) to form a single picture (5M: 2592 × 1944).
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Restrictions on Camera Settings
•
•
Autofocus, exposure, and white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in each
series.
The flash mode is set to
automatically. Continuous can not be used simultaneously with BSS
(
84) or Auto bracketing (
88). The camera takes pictures with the latest setting among
those options.
•
•
Noise reduction (
95) has no effect even if this option is set to ON.
When shooting pictures using the self-timer, Continuous is switched to
uous, 5 shot buffer, and Multi-shot 16 can not be used. The settings will return to the
original after an image has been taken using the self-timer.
Single.
Contin-
•
While shooting in
Multi-shot 16, Sensitivity (
87) is set to Auto.
Continuous
Unless the setting is
Single, the current Continuous
setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
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Best Shot Selector
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select BSS ( 74), and then press
.
When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the cam-
era takes a maximum of ten pictures as long as the
shutter-release button is held down. These images
are then compared and the sharpest picture (the
picture with highest level of detail) is saved to the memory or memory card.
BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement
can produce blurred pictures, for example when:
• the camera is zoomed in
• the camera is in macro close-up mode
• lighting is poor and the flash can not be used
Select
On or
Option
Off
Off and press
.
Description
BSS off; camera functions normally.
(default setting)
BSS on. Flash mode set to
automatically and focus,
On
exposure, and white balance for all photos are deter-
mined by the first picture in each series.
Notes on BSS
•
•
•
BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition
while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
When shooting pictures using self-timer, BSS is switched to Off. BSS will return to On after an
image has been taken using the self-timer.
When BSS is On, Noise reduction (
95) is not available even if this option is set to On.
Continuous, Auto Bracketing, and BSS
BSS can not be used simultaneously with Continuous ( 82) or Auto bracketing
(
88). The camera takes pictures with the latest setting among those options.
BSS
When BSS is set to On, a BSS icon appears in the monitor.
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Image Adjustment
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Image adjustment ( 74), and then press
.
Image adjustment is used to adjust contrast auto-
matically for optimal results before recording pic-
tures to the memory or the memory card.
Select from the following four options and press
.
Option
Description
Auto
(default setting)
Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to
shooting conditions.
Camera performs same standard contrast adjust-
ment on all pictures. Suitable for a wide variety of
scenes, from dark to bright.
Normal
Picture processed to emphasize difference between
light and dark areas, enhancing contrast. Useful
when shooting under overcast skies or shooting low
contrast subjects such as landscapes.
More contrast
Picture processed to decrease difference between
light and dark areas, reducing contrast. Recom-
mended when light is very bright, creating strong
shadows on subject.
Less contrast
Image Adjustment
Unless the setting is
Auto, the current image-adjust-
ment setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
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Image Sharpening
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Image sharpening ( 74), and then press
.
The camera automatically processes pictures to em-
phasize the borders between light and dark areas
of the picture, making edges seem sharper.
Select from the following five options and press
.
Option
Description
Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount
of sharpening varies from shot to shot.
Auto
(default setting)
Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making
edges more distinct.
High
Camera performs same standard level of sharpening
on all images.
Normal
Low
Sharpening reduced below normal level.
No sharpening performed. Suitable for pictures that
will later be retouched on a computer.
Off
Image Sharpening Effects
Can not be previewed in the monitor. You can view the results in the playback mode.
Image Sharpening
Unless the setting is
Auto, the image-sharpening
icon appears in the monitor.
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Sensitivity
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Sensitivity ( 74), and then press
.
Sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera re-
acts to light. With Auto (default setting), ISO sensitiv-
ity automatically increases at low brightness. Setting
ISO sensitivity at a high level is effective in preventing
blur when Speedlight is disabled in dark settings or making the subject appear
brighter. However, the image may contain “noise” or become “grainy.”
Select from the following five levels and press
.
Option
Description
Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 under normal condi-
tions; when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically
compensates by raising sensitivity to maximum of ISO 200
equivalent.
Auto
(default set-
ting)
64
Approximately equivalent to ISO 64.
Approximately equivalent to ISO 100.
Approximately equivalent to ISO 200.
100
200
Approximately equivalent to ISO 400. Intended for use with
natural lighting; not recommended when using flash.
400
Noise Reduction
When raising sensitivity, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly colored pix-
els may appear in pictures. In this case, noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds
will be reduced automatically when Noise reduction ( 95) is On.
Auto
Unless the setting is Auto, a selected ISO value is dis-
played in the monitor whenever sensitivity is raised. An
icon will appear at Auto setting when the camera has
automatically changed sensitivity.
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Auto Bracketing
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Auto bracketing ( 74), and then press
.
In some situations, you may find it difficult to select
appropriate exposure compensation and white bal-
ance settings, and yet not have time to check the
results and adjust settings after each shot. Auto
bracketing can be used to vary these settings auto-
matically over a series of pictures, “bracketing” a selected exposure compen-
sation or white balance setting.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Option
Description
Off
Restores normal exposure and white balance.
(default setting)
Each time the shutter-release button is fully
pressed, the camera takes three shots, one shot
Auto bracketing with the current exposure, and two shots varying
the exposure by values of +0.5 and -0.5 compen-
sation.
The camera takes three shots each time shutter-
release button is fully pressed, bracketing current
white balance setting to produce one picture with
normal white balance, one picture with bluish cast,
WB bracketing
and one picture with reddish cast. Recording time
roughly triples.
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When Selecting “Auto bracketing”
The Flash mode is set to
Noise reduction has no effect even if this option is set to On.
•
•
.
Restrictions on Auto Bracketing
•
Auto bracketing can not be used simultaneously with
Multi-shot 16, or BSS. The camera takes pictures with the latest setting among those op-
tions.
While White balance (
bracketing can not be used for shooting.
If the space in the memory or on the memory card is capable of storing only a few images, only
that number of images will be stored.
Continuous,
5 shot buffer,
•
•
79) is set to White bal. preset, WB bracketing option in Auto
Exposure Compensation
When Exposure compensation ( 47) and Auto bracketing ( 88) are set simul-
taneously, exposure will be compensated at the sum of both compensation values.
Auto Bracketing
When Auto bracketing is in effect, a
icon is displayed in the monitor.
When WB bracketing is in effect,
in the monitor.
(bracketing)
icons appear
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Saturation Control
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Saturation control ( 74), and then press
.
Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the
vividness of colors.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Option
Description
Use for vivid, photo-print effect when taking pic-
tures that will be printed “as is,” without further
modification.
Enhanced
Normal
(default setting)
Best choice in most situations.
Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched
on a computer.
Moderate
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AF Area Mode
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select AF area mode ( 74), and then press
.
AF area mode determines how the focus area is
selected.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Option
Description
Camera automatically selects
focus area containing subject
closest to camera. Selected
focus area is displayed in green
(focused) or red (not focused)
when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. This setting is
Auto
(default setting)
Focus area
useful when your subject is moving or you have little
time to check focus.
User selects an area from 99
focus areas manually using
,
,
or of the multi selector.
This option can be used instead
of AF/AE lock ( 23) to focus
on a relatively motionless sub-
ject that is not at the center of
the frame. For more information
Manual
Focus area
Selectable area
see “Using
Manual Option” ( 93).
Center focus area is used. This
option can be used in combina-
tion with AF/AE lock ( 23) to
focus on off-center subjects.
Off
Focus area
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Focus Area Display
•
•
•
When the subject is in focus, focus area will be displayed in green.
When the subject is out of focus, focus area will blink in red.
When AF area mode is
Auto, focus area will be displayed when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway.
Notes on Focus Area Selection
•
•
•
In assist mode (
area for the selected mode.
In movie mode, camera automatically focuses on the subject using the center focus area. Focus
area mode can not be used.
While Monitor settings (
28) or scene mode (
34), the camera automatically selects optimal focus
115) is Monitor off or digital zoom (
19) is in effect, the center
focus area is used. AF area mode can not be used.
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Using
Manual Option
Focus area can be specified from the selectable area in the screen.
Focus area selection guide
Selectable area
Focus area
Select Manual for AF area mode.
Currently selected focus area and select- area are displayed.
able area are displayed.
Move focus area so that your subject is Press shutter-release button halfway.
positioned in it in your composition.
When subject is in focus, focus area is
• You can move focus area to the direc- displayed in green. Press shutter-release
button the rest of the way down to
shoot.
tions displayed.
Notes on Shooting in
Manual
Flash mode ( 42), exposure compensation ( 47), macro close-up mode ( 46),
and self-timer mode ( 44) can not be set while the focus area selection guide and
selectable area are displayed. Press
adjusting these settings. To change focus area, press
them.
to hide the focus area selection guide before
again after making setting for
When the guide and select-
able area are displayed
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Auto-focus Mode
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Auto-focus mode ( 74), and then press
.
Auto-focus mode determines how the camera fo-
cuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is used
when the monitor is off regardless of the setting se-
lected for Auto-focus mode). Auto-focus mode
for recording movies is also selected here.
Select from the following two options and press
.
Option
Description
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time
needed to focus before picture is taken. Suitable for
Continuous AF shooting rapidly-moving subjects. Note that pictures
can be taken even when camera is not in focus;
check green (AF) lamp, focus area, or focus indicator
before shooting.
Camera focuses only when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Note that pictures can be taken
even when camera is not in focus; check green (AF)
lamp, focus area, or focus indicator before shooting.
Single AF
(default setting)
Auto-focus Mode while Recording Movies
Autofocus while recording movies functions as follows:
•
Continuous AF: Camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focus-
ing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of
Single AF.
•
Single AF: Movies are recorded with AF/AE locked when shutter-release button is pressed half-
way.
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Noise Reduction
Press MENU button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select Noise reduction ( 74), and then press
.
At slower shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of
randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may ap-
pear in pictures, particularly in shadows. When you
take pictures in dark places, noise reduction can be
used to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds.
Select
On or
Off and press
.
Option
Description
which cause “noise.” Time required to save pictures
in the memory or on the memory card more than
usual.
On
Off
Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
(default setting)
Restrictions on Noise Reduction
When shooting pictures using the following options, Noise reduction has no effect:
•
•
•
BSS (
Auto bracketing is
Continuous setting is other than
84) is On.
Auto bracketing or
Single (
WB bracketing (
82).
88).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
When raising sensitivity ( 87), “noise” may appear in a picture.
In this case, noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds will be reduced automatically
when Noise reduction is On.
Noise Reduction
When Noise reduction is On, an NR (noise reduction) icon ap-
pears in the monitor.
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The Playback Menu
Using the Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options:
Option
Description
Select pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible
device; specify number of copies and information
to be included on prints.
Print set
65 - 67
Slide show
Delete
View pictures in an automatic slide show.
Delete all or selected pictures.
97 - 98
99 - 100
101
Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Mark all or selected pictures for transfer to a com-
puter; turn auto transfer marking on or off.
Auto transfer
Small pic.
Copy
102 - 104
105
Create small copies of current picture.
Copy pictures from the memory to the memory
card, or vice versa.
106
To Display the Playback Menu:
Display playback mode.
Display playback menu.
Press
or
to highlight menu item,
and press
.
Exit the Playback Menu
To exit the playback menu and return to the playback mode, press the MENU button
again.
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Slide Show
Press MENU button in playback mode to select Slide
show ( 96), and then press
.
This option is used to play pictures back in an auto-
mated “slide show” with about three seconds be-
tween each picture.
Highlight Start.
Begin slide show.
The following operations can be performed during the show:
To
Press
Description
Pause slide show and menu
will be displayed. Highlight
Restart and press to
resume show. Highlight End
and press to end show.
Pause
Skip to
next
frame
Press to skip to next slide. Hold down to fast
forward through show.
Return to
previous
frame
Press to return to previous slide. Hold down
to rewind through show.
End slide
show
MENU End slide show and return to playback mode.
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Images in the Memory
The pictures in the memory and on the memory card can not be displayed simulta-
neously. To display pictures in the memory, select either of the following:
•
•
Remove the memory card from the camera (
Copy pictures stored in the memory to a memory card (
11), and display pictures.
106), and display the pictures.
“Loop”
If Loop is selected in the starting screen, the slide show will re-
peat automatically. To select or deselect the loop option, high-
light Loop and press
. A check mark next to Loop indicates
that the loop option is selected.
Notes on the Slide Show
•
•
If no operations are performed for 30 minutes after the slide show is started, the camera will turn
off automatically even if you have set Loop in slide show.
Movies (
52) are displayed as still images showing the movie’s first frame.
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Delete
Press MENU button in playback mode to select De-
lete ( 96), and then press
.
This option is used to delete selected pictures or all
pictures stored in the memory or on the memory
card.
• When the memory card is not inserted in the
camera, pictures stored in the memory are deleted.
• When the memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures stored on the
memory card are deleted.
The delete menu contains the following options:
Option
Description
Erase selected images
Delete selected pictures.
Delete all pictures stored in the memory
or on the memory card.
Erase all images
Deleting Selected Pictures (Erase selected images)
Highlight Erase selected images and Scroll through pictures.
press
.
• Current picture shown at bottom of
display.
• To cancel the selection, press MENU
button.
Notes on Voice Memo
Voice memo can be deleted with Delete in the playback menu. To delete only the voice
memo recorded to the picture, press in the full-screen playback mode, thumbnail
playback mode, or playback zoom mode ( 53).
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Use
(ON) to select picture.
icon is Confirmation dialog displayed.
marked on the selected picture.
• Select Yes and press
to delete
• Repeat steps 2 - 3 to select additional
pictures.
• To deselect picture, select and press
selected pictures.
• Select No and press
deleting pictures.
to exit without
(OFF).
icon will disappear.
Deleting All Pictures (Erase all images)
Delete all pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card.
Highlight Erase all images and press
.
Confirmation dialog displayed.
• Select Yes and press
to delete all
pictures.
• Select No and press
deleting pictures.
to exit without
Notes on Deletion
•
•
Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pictures to a computer be-
fore deletion.
Pictures marked with a
icon are protected and can not be deleted (
101).
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Protect
Press MENU button in playback mode to select Pro-
tect ( 96), and then press
.
This option is used to protect pictures from acci-
dental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted
by pressing the
button or using the options in
the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected
pictures will be deleted when the memory or memory card is formatted.
Scroll through pictures.
Use
(ON) to select picture.
icon
• Current picture shown at bottom of is marked on the selected picture.
• Repeat steps 1 - 2 to select additional
pictures.
• To deselect picture, select and press
display.
• To cancel Protect setting, press
MENU button.
(OFF).
icon will disappear.
Complete operation.
Notes on Protecting Pictures
Protected pictures can not be deleted using the
button or the Delete menu. How-
ever, all pictures, including protected files, will be deleted when the memory or the
memory card is formatted.
The Protect Icon
During the playback mode, a
ed pictures.
icon appears on all protect-
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Auto Transfer
Press MENU button in playback mode to select Auto
transfer ( 96), and then press
.
This option is used to mark pictures for transfer to
a computer and to turn automatic transfer marking
on and off.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Option
Description
All pictures in the memory or on the memory card are
marked for transfer. Pictures taken while this option is
in effect will be marked for transfer.
All on
(default setting)
Remove transfer marking from all pictures in the mem-
ory or on the memory card. Pictures taken while this
option is in effect will not be marked for transfer.
All off
Select
image(s)
Mark selected pictures for transfer.
Notes on Auto Transfer
•
•
No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. If the memory or the memory card con-
tains more than 999 pictures, transfer all pictures using provided software. See the provided soft-
ware Reference Manual (on CD) for details.
The COOLPIX5200 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with another model
of Nikon digital camera. Use COOLPIX5200 to reselect the pictures.
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The
Icon
Pictures that have been selected for transfer are identified by a
icon.
Full-screen playback
When you connect the camera to a computer via the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with
the camera) and press (Transfer ) button to transfer pictures, only pictures
marked with a icon will be transferred.
Thumbnail playback
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Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer (Selected image)
Highlight Select image(s).
Pictures in memory or on memory card
displayed as thumbnail images.
Scroll through pictures to select pictures Use
to be transferred. icon is marked on the selected picture.
• Current picture shown at bottom of • Repeat steps 3 - 4 to select additional
the display. pictures.
• To cancel the selection, press MENU • To deselect picture, select and press
(ON) to select picture. A
button.
(OFF). The
icon will disappear.
Complete operation.
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Small Pic.
Press MENU button in playback mode to select Small
pic. ( 96), and then press
.
To create a small copy of a picture, select Small
pic. after displaying the image in full-screen play-
back or selecting it in the thumbnail display. The
following resize options are available:
Size (pixels)
Description
Copy can be displayed full-screen on television or 13” monitor
with no drop in quality.
640×480
Suited to display on web pages. Small file size reduces time
needed to display picture in web browser.
320×240
160×120
Copy can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment.
Where application supports display of JPEG images, picture can
be viewed in message window.
Select a picture in full-screen playback Highlight Yes, and press
to copy the
mode ( 53), and display the playback picture.
menu.
• Select No and press
to exit without
Highlight the picture size, and press
Confirmation dialog displayed.
.
creating copy.
•
•
Copies are stored on the memory as BASIC-quality JPEG files (compression ratio 1:16).
Copies are stored in separate files in the memory or on the memory card with names of the
form “SSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automatically by the
camera.
•
•
In thumbnail playback, small pictures are indicated by a gray border (except for
640×480).
Notes on Small Picture
Small pictures can not be created from cropped copies (
picture.
56), or copies created using small
•
•
Small pictures created in sizes of 320 × 240 pixels or smaller can not be zoomed.
Nikon does not guarantee any operation of the small picture function for pictures taken with
other than COOLPIX5200.
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Copy
Press MENU button in playback mode to select Copy
(
96), and then press
.
Copy stored pictures from the internal memory to
the memory card, or vice versa.
Option
Description
Copy stored pictures from the memory to the memory
card. You can either choose pictures to copy, or copy all
pictures in the memory to the memory card.
Copy stored pictures from the memory card to the
memory. You can either choose pictures to copy, or
copy all pictures on the memory card to the memory.
Marking Selected Pictures for Copy (Selected images)
Highlight direction as shown above, and Highlight Selected images, and press
press
.
.
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Scroll through pictures.
Use
(ON) to select picture.
icon is
• Current picture shown at bottom of marked on the selected picture.
• Repeat steps 3 - 4 to select additional
pictures.
display.
• To cancel the selection, press MENU
• To deselect picture, select and press
button.
(OFF). The
icon will disappear.
The confirmation dialog will be dis- Highlight Yes, and press
played. pictures.
to copy the
• Select No to exit without copying pic-
tures.
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Marking All Pictures for Copy (All images)
Highlight direction as shown on the Highlight All images.
table ( 106), and press
.
The confirmation dialog will be dis- Highlight Yes, and press
to copy all
played.
pictures in the memory or on the mem-
ory card.
• Select No to exit without copying pic-
tures.
Image Copy
•
•
When Selected images is selected, selected pictures in the memory or on the memory card are
copied to an existing folder created in the destination memory. The pictures are stored with file
names of the form “DSCNnnnn,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automatically
by the camera.
When All images is selected, all folders in the memory or on the memory card are copied. The
folder name has a new folder number assigned automatically by the camera (one is added to the
maximum folder number in the destination memory). If a new folder is not created, an error mes-
sage will be displayed and the copying is not executed.
•
•
•
If the space in the destination memory is not enough for the copy, copying is canceled and an
error message is displayed.
The available file formats for copy are JPEG, MOV and WAV. You can not copy an image file in
other than these file formats.
Copying of pictures taken with another make of camera or retouched on a computer is not guar-
anteed by Nikon.
Print set (Digital Print Order Format)
Even if a print order has been created, the print order data will not be copied with the
picture.
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The Setup Menu
Using the Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options:
Option
Description
Choose the welcome screen to be displayed when
the camera is turned on.
Welcome screen
110
Date
Set the camera clock.
112
115
Monitor settings Set display of the monitor.
Imprint pictures with the date and/or time of
recording.
Date imprint
Brightness
116
117
118
Adjust monitor brightness.
Set button sound and adjust volume of shutter
and start-up sounds.
Sound settings
Choose how long the monitor will remain on
before turning off automatically to save power.
Auto off
119
119
120
Format memory/ Format the memory or the memory card for use in
card
the camera.
Choose a language for camera menus and mes-
sages.
Language
Choose PTP or Mass storage according to the
connection with your camera and a computer or a
direct printing compatible printer.
60
68
USB
Video mode
Reset all
Select the video mode from NTSC and PAL.
121
121
122
Restore camera settings to their default settings.
Firmware version Display the current camera firmware version.
To Display the Setup Menu
The setup menu can be displayed by rotating the mode dial to
.
A page number (e.g., 1/2, 1/5),
and indicate that a menu or
option consists of multiple pages.
Press and to display the
previous or next page.
To exit menu dialog, rotate the mode dial to other than SET UP.
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Welcome Screen
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Welcome
screen ( 109), and then press
.
This option is used to choose the welcome screen
displayed when the camera is turned on.
Select from the following four options and press
.
Option
Description
No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned
on.
Disable wel-
come
Image shown at right is displayed
when camera is turned on.
Nikon
Animation
(default set-
ting)
Short animation is displayed when
camera is turned on.
You can choose the welcome screen
from pictures stored in the memory or
on the memory card.
1 Select image screen is displayed.
Highlight a picture using the multi
selector.
Select an
image
2 Press
.
To select a picture stored in the cam-
era memory, remove the memory
card.
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Small Pictures and Cropped Copies
Resized copies created with the small picture ( 105) and cropping options ( 56)
can only be selected for the welcome screen if they are 640×480 pixels or larger.
“Select an Image”
When Select an image is selected, the chosen picture will ap-
pear at startup even when the memory card containing the im-
age is removed from the camera. If you select Select an image
after choosing a custom welcome screen, the confirmation dia-
log shown at right will be displayed. Select Yes to choose a new
picture for the welcome screen, No to exit leaving the welcome
screen unchanged.
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Date
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Date ( 109),
and then press
.
This option is used to set the camera clock and to
choose home time zone and new city time zone
(travel destination time zone).
Date
Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “First
Steps: Basic Setup” ( 14).
Time Zone
Select the time zone. The normal time zone setting
is
(home time zone). If you select
(new city
time zone), the time difference is automatically cal-
culated and the date and time in the selected region
are displayed.
Dot marks selected
option
Select home time zone or new city time
zone.
• To set the clock to the home time
zone, highlight
• To set the clock to the new city time
zone, highlight and press
• To turn daylight saving time on, high-
light DaylightSaving and press
The icon is displayed in
and press
.
.
.
.
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Selected time zone is displayed.
Choose time zone, and press
Time zone is set.
.
Press MENU button to return to time
zone menu and selected time is dis-
played.
• When
icon is displayed in
next
to DaylightSaving, automatically ad-
vances time by one hour.
• To return to the setup menu, press
.
Time Zones
•
•
The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set.
Time zone increments of less than one hour are not supported. When traveling to or from des-
tinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Af-
ghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local
time (
14, 112).
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The camera supports the following time zones:
GMT +/–
Location
GMT +/–
Location
GMT –11 Midway, Samoa
GMT –10 Hawaii, Tahiti
GMT
London, Casablanca
GMT +1
GMT +2
GMT +3
GMT +4
GMT +5
GMT +6
GMT +7
GMT +8
GMT +9
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Athens, Helsinki
Moscow, Nairobi
AbuDhabi, Dubai
Islamabad, Karachi
Colombo, Dacca
Bangkok, Jakarta
Beijing, HK, Singapore
Tokyo, Seoul
GMT –9
GMT –8
Alaska, Anchorage
PST: Los Angeles,
Seattle, Vancouver
GMT –7
GMT –6
GMT –5
MST: Denver,
Phoenix, La Paz
CST: Chicago,
Houston, MexicoCity
EST: New York,
Toronto, Lima
GMT –4
GMT –3
Caracas, Manaus
GMT +10 Sydney, Guam
GMT +11 NewCaledonia
GMT +12 Auckland, Fiji
BuenosAires,
SanPaulo
GMT –2
GMT –1
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Time Zone Display
When the new city time zone is selected, a
played in the monitor.
icon will be dis-
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Monitor Settings
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Monitor set-
tings ( 109), and then press
.
This option is used to set the display’s appearance.
Select from the following five options and press
.
Option
Description
Monitor
Display current settings in monitor
when taking or viewing pictures.
Show info
Display shooting information in the
monitor for five seconds.
Auto info
Hide info
Current settings are hidden.
Display a framing grid in the monitor
in the auto shooting mode. Current
settings are displayed in monitor (for
five seconds in the shooting mode).
Framing grid
The monitor is turned off in the auto
shooting mode. The current settings
are displayed in other modes.
• When taking pictures, use the
viewfinder. AF area mode is set to
Off and Auto-focus mode is
Single AF.
Monitor off
• When the monitor is turned off,
the camera enters energy-saving
mode. The camera focuses on the
center focus area and focus
response speed drops slightly.
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Date Imprint
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Date imprint
(
109), and then press
.
The date imprint option is used to imprint the date
or the date and time of recording on pictures as
they are recorded to the memory or memory card.
It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pic-
tures after recording.
Option
Description
Off
Time and date do not appear on pictures.
(default setting)
Date is imprinted at bottom right corner of all pic-
tures taken while this option is in effect.
Date
Date and time are imprinted at bottom right corner
of all pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Date and time
Restrictions on Date Imprint
•
•
•
•
Imprinted date can not be deleted.
Date imprint can not be selected if the camera clock has not been set (
14).
Date and time will not be imprinted in the movie mode (
51) and Panorama assist (
640 × 480 may be difficult to read. We
1024 × 768 or larger when using the Date imprint option.
The date is recorded in the order selected in Date ( 14) in the setup menu.
40).
Date imprinted at an Image size (
77) setting of
recommend that Image size is
•
•
Imprinted data forms a permanent part of the image and will appear whenever the image is
printed, regardless of whether the Date option is chosen in the Print set menu.
Date Imprint
Unless the setting is Off, Date imprint is shown by an icon in
the monitor.
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Brightness
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Brightness
(
109), and then press
.
This option is used to adjust the monitor brightness
to one of five grades.
Press
or
of the multi selector to increase or
decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving
the indicator on the left of the display up or down. Press
of the multi se-
lector. To return to the setup menu, press of the multi selector.
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Sound Settings
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Sound set-
tings ( 109), and then press
.
The options in this menu control the sound settings
listed below.
Option
Description
Control the sound played when
buttons are pressed.
The button sound is played in
the following cases:
• Rotating the mode dial to the
other mode.
Button sound
• Pressing
mode.
to displayed shooting or playback
• Pressing
to select option or menu.
• Battery is low.
• You can not take pictures because of the memory
or a memory card status.
• An error occurs.
Adjust volume of shutter sound.
Press
selector to highlight option,
press to select.
Shutter sound is not produced
in movie mode.
or
of the multi
Shutter sound
Start-up sound
Adjust volume of sound played
when camera is turned on.
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Auto Off
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Auto off
(
109), and then press
.
To save battery power, the camera will enter stand-
by mode if no operations are performed for a pre-
set length of time. Choose from thirty seconds
(30s), one minute (1m, the default setting), five
minutes (5m), or thirty minutes (30m), and press . For more details of Auto
off, see 13.
Format Memory/Card
Rotate the mode dial to
to select Format mem-
ory or Format card ( 109), and then press
.
This menu allows the memory or the memory card
to be formatted for use in the camera.
• Before formatting the memory, remove the
memory card from the camera.
• When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the memory card will be
formatted.
To Format the Memory:
Highlight Format.
• To exit without formatting memory, While formatting is in progress, message
shown above will be displayed.
Begin formatting.
highlight No and press
.
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To Format the Memory Card:
Highlight Format.
Begin formatting.
shown above will be displayed.
light No and press
.
Caution in Formatting
•
•
•
Format the memory or the memory card using the camera. If the memory or the memory card is
formatted on the computer, some errors may occur when writing or reading data.
Do not turn the camera off, or remove the battery or memory card, while the “FORMATTING”
message is displayed.
Formatting the memory or the memory card permanently deletes all data they contain, including
protected pictures and any other data that may be in the memory or on the memory card. Before
formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures to a computer (
60).
•
The memory or memory card performance drops as pictures are recorded and deleted. For best
performance, format the memory or memory cards regularly.
Language
Rotate the mode dial to
109), and then press
to select Language
(
.
Choose the language for menus and messages dis-
played in the monitor from Deutsch (German), En-
glish, Español (Spanish), Français (French),
Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska
(Swedish),
(Japanese),
(Simplified Chinese), and
(Ko-
rean), and then press
.
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USB
Rotate the mode dial to
to select USB ( 109),
and then press
.
Select the USB setting used when viewing pictures on a computer ( 60) or
Video Mode
Rotate the mode dial to
109), and then press
to select Video mode
(
.
Before connecting your camera to a video device
such as a television or VCR ( 59), choose a video
mode that matches the video standard used in the
device and press
.
Your Nikon digital camera supports NTSC and PAL standards.
Reset All
Rotate the mode dial to
109), and then press
to select Reset all
(
.
Select this option to restore the settings listed on
the next page to their original state.
Option
Description
No
Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Reset
Restore settings to default settings.
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The following settings are affected:
Setting
Default
Setting
Default
Portrait assist
Portrait
Image Adjustment
Auto
Landscape assist
Sports assist
Landscape
Sports
Image sharpening
Sensitivity
Auto
Auto
Night portrait assist Night Portrait
Auto Bracketing
Saturation control
AF area mode
Manual (AF area mode)
Auto-focus mode
Noise reduction
Welcome screen
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Off
Scene
Party/Indoor
Normal
Auto
TV movie
640
Movie mode
Center
Single AF
Off
Speedlight
Auto
Off
Self-timer
Macro close-up
Exposure Compensation
Image quality
Image size
Off
Animation
Show info
Off
0
NORMAL
5M
Brightness
3
White balance
Metering
Auto
Matrix
Single
Off
Button sound
Shutter sound
Start-up sound
Auto off
On
Normal
Normal
1m
Continuous
BSS
Resetting File Numbering to 0001
To reset file numbering ( 26) to 0001, select Reset all after either deleting all pic-
tures ( 121) or formatting the memory or memory card ( 119).
Firmware Version
This option is used to check a firmware version for
your camera. To return to the setup menu, press
.
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for your Nikon digital camera.
Contact your local retailer.
Additional EN-EL5 Li-ion batteries are available
Rechargeable battery from your retailer or local Nikon representa-
tive.
Battery charger
AC adapter
MH-61 battery charger for EN-EL5 batteries
EH-62A AC adapter kit
Carrying case
CS-CP18 soft case (Not available in U.S.)
WP-CP2 waterproof case (Not available in
some areas)
Waterproof case
Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use:
SanDisk
Toshiba
16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB
16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB
16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB*, 512MB*
Panasonic
* Use cards rated for 10MB/s or more.
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Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit
An optional EH-62A AC adapter kit can be used to provide power from a wall
plug outlet to the Nikon COOLPIX5200 when the camera is used for an ex-
tended period, such as connecting it with a computer or printer.
Before connecting the AC adapter kit, turn the camera off and make sure
that the power-on lamp has gone out.
Open the battery-chamber cover
1 and the power connector cover
(
), and then insert the EP-62A
power connector ( ).
Make sure the EP-62A is oriented correctly
and insert it into the battery chamber push-
ing aside the orange battery latch.
EP-62A Power connector
Power connector cord
Lock the power connector.
2 The battery latch will be pushed out of the
way as the EP-62A is inserted; the battery is
fully inserted when the latch locks ( ).
Close the battery-chamber cover.
3 Making sure the EP-62A power connector
cord goes through the power connector
cover ( ), close the cover ( ) and slide it
back into place ( ).
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Attach the ferrite core provided
4 with the camera to the EP-62A
power connector cord.
Projection parts
Position the projection parts of the ferrite
core facing away from the camera, and
attach the ferrite core about one cm (0.4")
away from the camera as shown in the fig-
ure ( ).
For more information on using EH-62A AC adapter kit, see EH-62A AC adapt-
er manual.
Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit
Before disconnecting the AC adapter kit, turn the camera off and remove the wall plug
from the power outlet. Open the battery-chamber cover and push upward the battery
latch and remove the EP-62A from the camera.
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Caring for Your Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when storing or using the device:
Keep dry
Do not drop
The device will be damaged if immersed The product may malfunction if subjected
in water or subjected to high levels of to strong shocks or vibration.
moisture.
Keep away from strong mag-
netic fields
Handle the lens and all moving
parts with care
Do not use or store this device in the vi-
Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, cinity of equipment that generates strong
or to the connector, card slot, or battery electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
chamber covers. These parts are especial- fields. Strong static charges or the mag-
ly susceptible to damage.
netic fields produced by equipment such
as radio transmitters could interfere with
the monitor, damage data stored on the
memory card, or affect the product’s in-
ternal circuitry.
Do not point the lens at strong
light sources for extended pe-
riods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or oth-
er strong light sources for extended peri-
ods when using or storing the camera.
Intense light may cause deterioration in
the CCD image sensor, producing a white
blur effect in photographs.
Avoid sudden changes in tem-
perature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause conden-
sation inside the device.
To prevent condensation, place the de-
vice in a carrying case or a plastic bag be-
fore exposing it to sudden changes in
temperature.
Turn the product off before re-
moving or disconnecting the
power source
Do not unplug the product or remove the
batteries while the product is on, or while
images are being recorded or deleted.
Forcibly cutting power in these circum-
stances could result in loss of data or in
damage to product memory or internal
circuitry. To prevent an accidental inter-
ruption of power, avoid carrying the
product from one place to another while
the AC adapter (available separately) is
connected.
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Cleaning
Lens
One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Remove dust
or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to
one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove
fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens
and works out to the edges.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and
to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or
mouth.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with
a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Notes on the Monitor
•
•
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a character-
istic common to all TFT LCD monitors, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded us-
ing the product will not be affected.
When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may
appear in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final pho-
tograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
•
•
The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Ni-
kon service representative.
AF-Assist Illuminator
The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the AF-assist illu-
minator ( 2) conforms to the following IEC standard:
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001
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Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off
before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the cam-
era in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long
periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a
plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available
separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note
that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be
replaced at regular intervals. Do not store your camera with naphtha or cam-
phor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or damp
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such
as televisions or radios
°
°
°
°
• are exposed to temperatures below –10 C (14 F) or above 50 C (122 F;
for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a sunny day)
• are subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put-
ting the camera away again.
Store the batteries in a cool, dry place.
Batteries
•
•
When turning the camera on, check that the battery is charged. The monitor will display a warn-
ing when the battery is low.
Carry a fully-charged spare EN-EL5 battery as a replacement when taking pictures on important
occasions. You may find it difficult to charge the battery or to purchase replacement batteries at
short notice.
•
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged
before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place
and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
If the battery terminals are dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local reg-
ulations.
•
•
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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear
in the monitor and how to deal with them.
Display
Problem
Solution
Clock not set.
Set clock to current date and time.
14
8
(blinks)
WARNING!! BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted.
Turn camera off and replace battery.
[
]
Use AF/AE lock to focus on another
subject at same distance, then
recompose picture.
Camera can not
focus.
23
(
flashes red)
Use flash, or steady camera using tri-
pod, by placing camera on level sur-
face, or by holding camera in both
hands with elbows against torso.
Slow shutter speed.
Pictures may be
blurred.
42, 43,
19
Please wait
•
•
Camera turned
off.
The
button
pressed during
recording pic-
tures.
The mode dial
rotated to another
mode during
recording.
Message clears from display auto-
matically when recording is com-
plete.
WARNING!!
22
PLEASE WAIT FOR THE
CAMERA TO FINISH
RECORDING
•
MEMORY CARD IS
WRITE PROTECTED
Write-protect switch
of the memory card
is in “lock” position.
Slide write-protect switch to “write”
position.
11
THIS CARD CANNOT
BE USED
•
Use approved card.
123
Error accessing mem-
ory card.
•
•
Check that connectors are clean.
Turn the camera off and make
sure the memory card is inserted
correctly.
WARNING!!
THIS CARD CANNOT
BE READ
10
CARD IS NOT FOR-
MATTED
Press
FORMAT and press
card, or turn camera off and replace
card.
of multi selector to highlight
to format
Memory card has not
been formatted for
use in camera.
119,
10
FORMAT
NO
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Display
Problem
Solution
Camera in the shoot-
ing mode: Insuffi-
cient memory to
record pictures at
current settings.
•
•
•
Choose lower image quality/ size. 75 - 78
Delete unwanted pictures.
Insert new memory card.
25, 99
10
Camera connected
to computer and the
OUT OF MEMORY
or
(Transfer
)
button pressed: Not Disconnect camera, delete unwanted
99, 60
enough space on
memory to record
information needed
for transfer.
pictures, and try again.
Memory card format Reformat memory card.
is different.
119
–
Error occurred while
saving picture.
Insert new memory card or delete
unwanted pictures from the memory
or the memory card.
Camera has run out
of file numbers.
10, 25,
99
•
Camera can not
copy movie, or
picture created
using small pic-
ture, or crop.
IMAGE CANNOT BE
Copies can not be created from mov-
ies or from other copies.
SAVED
or
(lit)
–
•
Invalid picture
chosen for creat-
ing small picture.
•
•
Format destination memory (the
memory or memory card).
119
The destination is
out of memory for
copying picture.
Insert new memory card or delete 10, 25,
unwanted pictures from the mem-
99
ory or memory card.
Invalid picture cho-
sen for welcome
screen.
Small pictures created in sizes of 320
× 240 pixels or smaller, or cropped
copies can not be selected.
111
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Display
Problem
Solution
•
When this message is displayed
although pictures are taken, turn
the camera off and turn it on
again. If error persists, contact
retailer or Nikon representative.
12, 13
11
CARD CONTAINS
NO IMAGES
No pictures in the
memory or the mem-
ory card.
•
•
Press
shooting mode.
button to return to the
To show pictures in the memory,
remove memory card from cam-
era.
FILE CONTAINS
NO IMAGE DATA
File created by com-
puter or different
make of camera.
View file on computer or correct
make of camera.
No pictures in the
memory or on the
memory card that
can be viewed on
E5200.
–
ALL IMAGES ARE HID-
DEN
THIS IMAGE CANNOT
BE DELETED
Attempt to delete
protected picture.
Remove protection before deleting
picture.
101
112
–
Travel destination is
in same time zone as travel destination is in same time
home location.
No need to specify new time zone if
NEW CITY IS IN THE
CURRENT TIME ZONE
zone as home location.
Error has occurred
during lens opera-
tion.
Turn camera off and then on again. If
error persists, contact retailer or
Nikon representative.
LENS ERROR
USB cable discon-
nected or memory
card removed while
pictures are being
transferred to com-
puter.
If error appears on computer moni-
tor, click OK to exit provided soft-
ware. Turn camera off, reconnect
cable or replace memory card, then
turn camera on and transfer pictures.
60 - 63
COMMUNICATIONS
ERROR
A computer is exe-
cuting some form of tor, click OK and transfer pictures
processing.
If error appears on computer moni-
–
after the processing has completed.
Turn camera off and disconnect
cable, then choose new USB setting
in the camera setup menu and recon-
nect camera. If error persists, use
Transfer button in provided software
to transfer pictures.
USB option set incor-
rectly to transfer pic-
tures using camera’s
60 - 63
(Transfer
button.
)
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Display
Problem
Solution
No pictures selected
for transfer when
NO IMAGES ARE
Disconnect camera and select at least
one picture for transfer, then begin
transfer again.
MARKED FOR TRANS- (Transfer
) button
63,
102
FER
pressed to transfer
pictures to com-
puter.
•
•
Check that camera is connected
and that battery is fully charged.
Check that optional EH-62A AC
adapter is firmly connected to the
camera.
62, 12
124
Error occurred when
pictures were trans-
ferred to computer.
TRANSFER ERROR
Turn camera off, unplug optional AC
Error has occurred in adapter (if using), remove and rein-
camera’s internal cir- sert batteries, and turn camera on. If
SYSTEM ERROR
PRINTER ERROR
12,
8 - 9
cuitry.
error persists, contact retailer or
Nikon representative.
CHECK PRINTER STA- Printer error occurs
TUS on your printer.
Read printer manual and solve the
problem.
–
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Troubleshooting
If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving
the problems listed here.
Electronically-Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong
external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn
the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (optional), disconnect and
reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. Note that disconnecting the
power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to
the memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded
to the memory or memory card will not be affected.
Problem
Possible cause
• Camera is off.
• Monitor is off.
12
5
• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cover
is not properly latched.
8
• Battery is exhausted.
12
Monitor is blank • Optional EH-62A AC adapter kit is not properly con-
124
nected.
• Camera is in standby mode. Press shutter-release button
halfway.
13
• USB cable is connected.
• Audio/video cable is connected.
62
59
Camera turns off • Battery is low.
12
without warning • Battery is cold.
128
No indicators
appear in moni-
setup menu.
tor
• Indicators may be hidden. Change Monitor settings in
115
• Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a darker location.
• Monitor brightness needs adjustment.
• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.
127
117
127
Monitor is hard
to read
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Problem
Possible cause
• Camera is in playback mode.
17, 24
12
• Battery is exhausted.
• Red ( ) lamp blinks: flash is charging.
21
No picture is
• Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in moni- 11, 119
taken when shut-
tor: memory card is not formatted for use in camera.
ter-releasebutton • Message “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED”
11
78
is pressed
appears in monitor: memory card is locked.
• Message “OUT OF MEMORY” appears in monitor: insuf-
ficient memory to record picture at current Image qual-
ity/size setting.
• Flash is off.
42
19
42
47
Pictures are too
dark (underex-
posed)
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is outside range of flash.
• Exposure compensation is too low.
Pictures are too
bright (overex- • Exposure compensation is too high.
47
posed)
• Subject was not in focus area when shutter-release but-
ton was pressed halfway.
• Green (AF) lamp flashes: camera unable to focus.
23
21
Pictures are out
of focus
• Camera shook during shot. Blurring caused by camera
shake can be reduced by:
Pictures are
blurred
Using the flash
Using the Best Shot Selector (BSS)
Using the self-timer with a tripod
42
84
44
• Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by:
Using the flash
42
Randomly-spaced
bright pixels
(“noise”) appear
in image
Selecting
(scene) mode and choosing
or Night landscape (In these modes, noise reduc-
tion works automatically when shutter speed is low.
Select an appropriate mode according to your shooting
condition.)
(night portrait assist) mode, or selecting 33, 36
Dusk/Dawn
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Problem
Possible cause
• Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically when:
42
The mode dial is set to
(landscape assist; except for 31, 32,
Group right and Group left),
(movie), or
(sports assist),
(scene) mode with any of (Sun-
51, 35 -
38
Flash does not
fire
set),
(Museum) or
(Dusk/Dawn),
(Night landscape),
(Fireworks show) selected in the
scene menu
Continuous is set to option other than Single
BSS is On
Auto bracketing is set
82
84
88
Colors are unnat-
ural
• White balance does not match light source.
79
Picture or voice • Picture or voice memo has been overwritten or renamed
memo can not be
played back
by computer or by another make of camera.
–
• Picture is a movie. Retouched copy can be created only
for still pictures.
• Picture is a retouched copy.
105
Copy can not be
created using
55, 105
99
small picture, or • There is not enough free space in the memory or on the
crop
memory card to store new copy. Delete unwanted pic-
tures from the memory to make free space.
• Picture is a movie.
Can not zoom in • Picture was created with small picture option.
51
105
56
on picture
• Picture has been cropped to sizes of 320×240 pixels or
smaller.
• Camera is off.
12
• EH-62A AC adapter kit (optional) is not properly con-
nected, or battery is exhausted.
124
Provided soft-
ware does not
start when cam-
era is connected
or memory card
inserted in card
reader or card
slot
• UC-E6 USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not
properly inserted in card reader or card slot.
• USB in the setup menu set to PTP when camera con-
nected to computer running Windows 2000 Profes-
sional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows
98 Second Edition (SE).
62
60
• Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows
only).
–
See provided software Reference Manual (on CD) for fur-
ther information.
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Specifications
Type
E5200 digital camera
Effective pixels
CCD
5.1 million
1/1.8" high-density CCD; total pixels: 5.26 million
Image size (pix-
els)
• 2,592×1,944 [5M]
• 2,048×1,536 [3M]
• 1,600×1,200 [2M]
• 1,024×768 [PC]
• 640×480 [TV]
Lens
3× Zoom Nikkor
F=7.8 - 23.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent:
38 - 114 mm)
Focal length
f/-number
f/2.8 - f/4.9
Construction
Digital zoom
Seven elements in six groups
4×– (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 450 mm)
Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF, AF-assist illumi-
nator
Autofocus (AF)
Focus range
30 cm (1') -
; macro mode 4 cm/1.6" (W) -
Focus area selec-
tion
Auto (five-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area man-
ual selection), Off (center focus area selection)
-2001
AF-assist illumi-
nator
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT (IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2
Maximum output: 2250µW
)
Viewfinder
Real-image zoom viewfinder with LED indication
0.31 - 0.77 ×
Magnification
Frame coverage
Monitor
Approximately 75% holizontal and 75% vertical
1.5", 110,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT trans-
flective LCD with brightness adjustment, Advanced bright-
ness control LCD
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approximately 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
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Internal memory (approximately 12MB)/SD (Secure Digital)
Memory cards
Storage media
File system
Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF),
Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant
Movies: Quick Time
File formats
Exposure
Metering
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation
(-2.0 - +2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV), Auto bracketing
Exposure control
Range
W: +1 - +16.1EV
T: +2.6 - +17.7EV
(Sensitivity: Auto)
Shutter
Speed
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
4 - 1/2,000s
Aperture
Range
Electronically-controlled preset aperture
Two steps (f/2.8 and f/4.8 [W])
Approximately equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400; Auto
(auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent)
Sensitivity
Self-timer
Ten-second, three-second duration
Built-in Speed-
light
0.3 - 4.5 m/1' - 14'9" (W)
0.3 - 3.5 m/1' - 11'6" (T)
(Sensitivity: Auto)
Range (approx.)
Flash control
Interface
Sensor flash system
USB
Video output
I/O terminals
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Audio/video (A/V) out, digital I/O (USB)
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• One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (supplied)
Power sources
• EH-62A AC adapter kit (available separately)
Approximate bat-
tery life
Approximately 150 shots (EN-EL5).
Based on the CIPA Standard.
Dimensions
(W×H×D)
88×60×36.5 mm (3.46"×2.4"×1.44") (excepting projection
parts)
Approximate
weight
155 g (5.5 oz) without battery or memory card
Operating envi-
ronment
°
°
Temperature
Humidity
0 - 40 C (32 - 104 F)
Less than 85% (no condensation)
Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard
widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different
makes of camera.
Exif Version 2.2
Your camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be used for op-
timal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
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Index
Digital Print Order Format, 65,
67, 137
DSCN, 26
Symbols
B
(auto shooting) mode, 6,
Backlit, 127
17 - 22
(delete) button, 3, 52, 53,
55, 57
(internal memory) icon, 17
(landscape assist) mode, 6,
27, 31
(memory card) icon, 17
(movie) mode, 6
6, 27, 33, 134
(play) button, 3, 13, 24
(portrait assist) mode, 6,
27, 29
(sports assist) mode, 6, 27,
32, 135
(voice memo) icon, 57
(wait) icon, 22
lamp, see Lamp, red (
Backlit subject, 34, 38, 42
138
charging, 8
EN-EL5, ii, 8, 138
Battery level, 12
Beach/Snow, 27, 35
Exif 2.2, 137, 138
Blur, 22, 33, 35, 43, 44, 84,
134
Brightness, 109, 117
C
Camera shake, 35
Camera strap, 2
Clock battery, 16
Clock, see Date
Close up, 27, 37
Close-ups, 42, 46
Cloudy, 79
Fill flash, 42
)
Flash, ii, 2, 42 - 43, 134, 137
Flash mode, 17, 42, 43
anytime flash, 42
auto with red-eye reduc-
tion, 42
flash cancel, 42
slow sync, 42
Fluorescent, 79
Focus, 7, 21 - 22, 134
Focus area
Autofocus, 91
Folder name, 26
Format, 11, 109
internal memory, 119
memory card, 119, 120
Format memory/card, see
Format
Framing assist, 6, 27, 28
Framing pictures, 19 - 20, 28
Numerics
5 shot buffer, 82
A
Compression, 76
Computer, 60
Continuous, 73, 82
Contrast, 85
Copy, 27, 96, 106
Cropping pictures, 55, 56
AC adapter kit, i, ii, v, 9, 68,
123, 138
AF area mode, 73
AF lamp, see Lamp, green (AF)
AF/AE lock, 7, 23, 91
AF , 4, 21, 129
AF-assist illuminator, 2, 22
Assist modes, 27, 28
Audio/video (A/V) cable (EG-
CP14), 59
Audio/video (A/V) out connec- Date imprint, 67, 109, 116
tor, 3
Auto bracketing, 73, 88
Auto off, 13, 109, 119
Auto power off, 13
Auto transfer, 96, 102
Autofocus, 21, 94
D
Date, 14 - 16, 109, 112 - 114,
116
correct time and date, 14
Daylight, 79
DaylightSaving, 14
DCF, see Design rule for Cam-
era File System
Delete, 96, 99 - 100
Deleting pictures, 53, 99 - 100
all pictures, 100
during shooting, 25
in full-screen playback, 25
selected pictures, 99 - 100
Design rule for Camera File
System, 137, 138
Auto-focus mode, 73, 94
H
Histogram, 54
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Setup menu, the, 109 - 122
Shutter-release button, 2, 7,
timer
Single, 82
Small picture, 96, 105
Smear, 127
I
N
Image adjustment, 73, 85
Image mode, 73, 75
image quality, 17, 75
image size, 17, 77
Image sharpening, 73, 86
Incandescent, 79
ing, 17, 18, 78
O
ISO, 22
J
P
JPEG, 26, 137
L
134
PictBridge, 64, 68
Lamp, red ( ), 3, 12, 21, 134
Language, 12, 14, 109, 120
language, choosing, 14
Lens, 2, 126, 127, 136
Playback menu, the, 96 - 108
full-screen, 24 - 26, 53
movies, 52
on TV, 59
thumbnail, 53
64
Sound
button sound, 118
shutter sound, 118
Strap, camera, i, 2
Sunset, 27, 35
M
Macro mode, 46
zoom, 55
Memory card, ii, 10 - 11, 123,
137
approved, 123
capacity of, 17, 49
formatting, 11, 119 - 120
insertion and remove of, 10
- 11
Power switch, 2, 12 - 13
Power-on lamp, 2, 12 - 13, 17
Print, 69
Print set, 65 - 67, 72, 96
Printer, 68, 69
Printing pictures, 64 - 67
see also Date imprint, Dig-
ital Print Order Format
Protect, 96, 101
MENU button, 3
Support information, v
Metering, 73, 81
MH-61 battery charger, 8
Microphone, 2
Mode dial, 2, 6
Monitor, ii, 3, 4, 5, 19 - 20,
T
Protected pictures, 100, 101
T button, see Zoom buttons
Television, 59, 121
connecting to, 59
taking pictures for display
on, 49
Q
Quality, see Image mode
127, 133, 136
Quick Time, see Movies
indicators in, 4 - 5, 133
turning on and off, 5
Monitor brightness, 117
Monitor settings, 109, 115
MOV, see Movies
Movie menu, the
small size, 49
smaller size, 49
TV movie, 49
Movies, 51 - 52, 137
recording, 51
viewing, 52
R
Thumbnail playback, 53
Time zone, 112
Transfer
making pictures for, 102 -
104
Tripod, 3, 35, 44, 129
Reset all, 109, 121
Resizing pictures, 111, 135
RSCN, 26
S
Saturation, 90
Saturation control, 73
(scene) mode, 6, 27, 34
- 41
Secure Digital (SD), see Memo-
ry card
U
USB, 3, 60, 109
cable (UC-E6), 62, 68
connector, 3
Multi selector, 3, 7
Multi-shot 16, 82
Museum, 27, 37, 135
Self-portraits, 44
Self-timer, 44, 45, 137
Self-timer lamp, 2, 45
Sensitivity, 22, 73, 87
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V
VCR, 59, 121
Video cable (EG-CP14), 59
Video mode, 59, 109, 121
Video output, 137
Viewfinder, 2, 3, 20
Viewing picture, 53
Voice memo, 57
Volume, 52, 57, 118
W
W button, see Zoom buttons
WAV, 26
Welcome screen, 109, 110
White balance, 73, 79
cloudy, 79
daylight, 79
fluorescent, 79
incandescent, 79
preset, 80
shade, 79
speedlight, 79
Wide angle, see Zoom
Z
Zoom
digital, 136
optical, 19 - 20
playback, 55, 135
Zoom buttons
(T) button, 3, 19, 53, 55
(W) button, 3, 19, 53, 55
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