Nikon COOLPIX 775 User manual

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The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please
be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera.
Quick-Start Guide
The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and
setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, and trans-
ferring them to your computer.
Guide to Digital Photography
The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operat-
ing instructions for your camera.
Nikon View Reference Manual
The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on
the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on view-
ing the Reference Manual, see“Reference: Connections”in this manual.
Product Documentation

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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 symbols:
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause
permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
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 center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fire.
Do not place strap around neck
Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special
care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or
child.
ForYour Safety
Caring for the Camera and Battery
This icon marks warnings, in-
formation that should be
read before using your Ni-
kon product to prevent pos-
sible injury.
This icon marks cautions, in-
formation that should be
read before using your Ni-
kon product to prevent dam-
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Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal par ts could result in injury. In the event of a
malfunction,the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should
the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the
battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-author ized
service center for inspection.
Observe proper precautions when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the supplied Nikon EN-EL1lithium-ion battery or a 6V 2CR5 (DL245)
lithium battery (available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to inser t it upside down or back-
wards.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the
product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.
• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool
place.
• Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an
extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery,
turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.
• When used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera grip may be-
come noticeably warm, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.

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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 prod-
uct regulations.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or
other small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when re-
moving memory cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not
be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD
player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impair-
ment. Paticular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the
flash should be no less than one meter (39˝) from the subject.
When using the viewfinder
When operating the mode dial with your eye to the viewfinder,care should be
taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or enter-
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CAUTIONS
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof,and may malfunction if immersed in water or
exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause
irreparable damage.
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust
After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with
a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers
The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described in “Technical Notes:
Caring forYour Camera.”
Do not apply force to the lens cover
The lens cover may break if excessive force is applied.
Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, connector, or lens covers.
These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging
the AC adapter
Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on,or
while images are being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting
power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in
damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To prevent an accidental interrup-
tion of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while
the AC adapter is connected.
Do not drop
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Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the
magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could inter-
fere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the
product’s internal circuitry.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before expos-
ing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light.
This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim
or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative.
• Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunc-
tion. Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be removed with a blower
brush. Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth
or chamois leather.
• 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.
Batteries
• When you turn the device on,check the battery-level displayed in the moni-
tor to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery
needs to be replaced a icon appears in the monitor.
• Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on im-
portant occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to
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• On cold days,the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery
is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather. Keep a spare
battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a
cold batter y may recover some of its charge.
• Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry
cloth before use.
Memory cards
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or
removing cards with the power on could render them unusable.
• Insert memory cards as shown in the illustration at right.
Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage
the camera or the card.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dr y, well-ventilated area. If
you will not be using the product for a long period of time,remove the bat-
tery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a
desiccant. Do not,however, store the camera case 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 the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equip-
ment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of
temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot
day.
• 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 putting
the camera away again.
•Store the batter y in a cool, dry place.

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• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form,by any means, without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior
notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting 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 repre-
sentative in your area (address provided separately).
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Inter-
ference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notices

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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NewYork
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone]
E775
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-
ied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is
punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government
bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions
are stamped“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which
are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of
certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of secu-
rities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of
necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also,
do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and pictures is
prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar
restricted and non-commercial use.