Nikon Nuvis 75 User manual

Nikon Nuvis 75
Nuvis75i
Instruction Manual (Pages 2-33)
Manual de instrucciones (Paginas 34-65)

FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Nuvis 75/Nuvis 75i.
To obtain the best results from your new camera, be sure to r ead through this
instruction manual thoroughly.
This compact camera employs the Advanced Photo System (IX240 System) and
features:
- Simp le "drop-in" film loading
- Three differen t print aspect ra ti os on the same ro ll of film
- Accidental double exposure pr evention
- Convenien t data printing (Nuvis 75i on l y)
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Note : Before using your camera for an important occasion such as a wedding or
holiday, take some trial shots to fami li arize yourse lf with all of its features.
Nuvis 75i only : Setting the date an d time (page 12)
Data recording function (page 13)
Optional remote control (page 30)

I WARNING: for safe handling of the camera
Camera body
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera , as it houses high - voltage ci r cuitry
wh i ch can cause electric shocks.
• Do not touch i nside metal portions of the f lash if damaged , as it houses high-
voltage circuitry which can cause electric shocks.
• Do not look at the sun or a strong light source directly through the viewfinder ,
as it may damage your retina. Looking at the sun directly through the lens may
result in permanent eye damage.
• Do not ca r ry t he camera when mounted on a tripod, to avoid injury resu l ti ng
from a fall.
• If you detect smoke around the camera, immediate ly stop operation andtu rn
OFF the camera. Let the camera cool before taking it to your local Nikon dealer.
FOREWORD
Built-in flash
Do not fi re the flash cl ose people 's eyes , as it may cause vi sual injury .
Battery
• Do not throw used batteries into the fire. Do not short circuit , disassemble or
heat the battery: this may cause it to explode resulting injury .
•
Keep battery out of children's reach. If someone accidentally swallows a bat -
tery, call a doctor immediately. II
Note: Nikon cannot be he ld responsib le for malfunc t ions caused by using the
N uvis 75/Nuv is 75i in ways not specified in th is man u al.
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CONTENTS
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FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................ 2
WARNING: for safe handling of the camera ... ................ . . .. .. ............................... 3
CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 4
QUICK GUIDE ................................. ... ...................................................................................................... 6
CAMERA PARTS ..................................................................................................................................... 8
LCD PANEL ................................................................................. .. ......................................................... 9
PREPARATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 10
Attaching the strap ...... .......... ............. .... . ... .. ...... .......... .. . ......................... 10
Installing the battery .. ... ... .... ...... ........ . .. ...... .... ........ . .... .. .................. 10
Checking battery level ..... ..... ....... . ... . . ....... 11
Setting the date and time (Nuvis 75i only) .. .... .... ..... . ... .. ... .... .... ............... .... .... . .. .... .. . .. 12
Data recording function (Nuvis 75i only) ..... . ... 13
Loading the film . .... ... ..... ....... .... .... ..... .. .... .... . ....... 14
BASIC OPERATION ............. ...... ........................................................ .. ................... ....... . .... .... ............... 17
Holding the camera
Shutter release button
.. ... . ... 17
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CONTENTS
Print aspect ratio ............... ................ .............. ......... .. .......... 18
~om............................... . .. . ... . 19
Viewfinder ....................... . ....................... . ............................. 20
Focus and auto flash ......................................... ............. . ....... 21
Using focus lock ..... 23
Removing the fil m .................... ... .............. .. ................... .... ........................ .. ....... ..... ................................ 24
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ................................... .... .............................. .. .... ......... ................................ ... 25
Red-eye reduction .......................... .. ......................................... ...................... .. ...... 26
Self-timer ..... .... ....................... .. ...................................... ... .. ......... . ............ ...................................... .. ..................... 27
Infin i ty focus ......................... .. ..... 28 II
Flash-cancel ........................... ............................... .. ..... 28
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Slow sync f lash ................................................. ........... ... .................... . ...... ..... 29
Optional remo te control ( Nu vis 75 i only) ...... 30
MISCELLANEOUS ..... ..... ......... .. ..... ... .. ..... ... .... ... .......... . .... .. .. . ... . .. .. .. ..... . ...... ... ............. ... ............ .......... 31
For sa fe handling of the camera . . .... 31
Spec if ications. .......... .................... .............. 32
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QUICK GUIDE
This quick guide shows you how to take photographs right aw ay with your new camera. Refer to the page numbers below for more details .
Open the battery chamber cover and
insert the battery as shown (page 10).
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Turn on t he power switch. The lens will
extend to the wideangle position. Con-
firm that the "B " disappears from the
LCD panel.
Open the cartridge chamber cover and
insert a new cartridge (page 14). The
film will automatically advance to the
first frame .

While looking t hrough the viewfinder ,
position
the subject within the
autofocus frame marks in the center of
the viewfinder (page 21).
Press the shutter re l ease button lightly
to focus the subject. Now depress fully
to take the picture (page 21).
The film rewinds automatically at the
end of the roll. When "E" and "I.!)" blink
on the LCD panel, remove the film car-
tridge (page 24 ).
QUICK GUIDE
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CAMERA PARTS
(Nuvis 75i)
Shutter release button -- - --,
Zoom switch (page 19)
Mid - roll rewind+ -t.- - -{
button
(page 24)
lever
( page 15)
Red-eye reduction lamp /self - timer ind i cator lamp (page 26 , 27)
Red LED (page 20)
"'c::r-:-"i' ", - Flash mode/infin it y locus
button (MODEISEL
button: Nuvis 75i only)
(page 12, 13, 25)
Red-eye reduction/
self-timer button
(ADJUST button:
Nuvis 75i only) (page
12,25)
Viewfinder eyepiece (page 20)
CHP selector (page 1 8)
Power switch
- Cartridge chamber
cover (page 15,24)
Remote control unit
(Optional accessory: Nuvis 75i only)
Battery cham ber cover
Tripod socket ~o
(page 10) Transmission button
(page 30) ~

LCD PANEL
Nuvis 75 Nuvis 75i
Year i nd icator
LCD PANEL
Insufficient battery
power indicator
Frame
counter !
recording
data
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PREPARATIONS
I Attaching the strap
Slide the strap through the slot as
shown,
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IInstalling the battery
.. ~ .. =- ~---- -- ~
Make sure that the cartridge chamber
cover is closed when replacing batter-
ies' Open t he battery chamber cover by
pushing in the direction of the arrow, (If
necessary , insert a coin in the groove
and twist gently ,)
Insert a3V lithium battery (CR123A or
DL 123A) with the + and - po l es aligned
as indicated, Close the battery cham-
ber cover firmly so that it clicks shut.
Note :
Nuvi sl5i only : Replacing the bat -
tery erases all date and time se ' t-
tings , Remember to reset the date
and time after y ou replace the bat -
tery (page 12 ),

I Checking battery level
Be sure to turn off the camera w hen not in use to conserve the battery.
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AUTO ~
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Nuv is 75i
AUTO ~
Turn the camera on . Check the LCD panel. If " c::lIII " blinks ,t he battery is low and
should be replaced as soon as possible .
If the LCD panel remains bl ank , the bat -
tery is exhausted or not installed cor -
rectly.
PREPARATIONS
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PREPARATIONS
I Setting the date and time (Nuvis 75i only)
•• MODE
1. Turn the camera off .
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DATE - SEL
ADJUST
2.
Hold down MODEISEL for two seconds until the year starts blinking.
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Press ADJUST to set the year (hold it down to advance at high speed).
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Press MODE/SEL again to select the month and adjust in the same way.
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Set the date and time u Sing the MODEl
4.
:, , -,-,
'-1-'
SEL and ADJ U ST buttons.
5.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to reset the date, hours and minutes in turn .
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6. Pr ess MODEISEL again to finish . The new date appea rs without blinking.
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I Data recording function (Nuvis 75i only)
Data is reco r ded on the film.
Year/month/date
Month/date/year
Date / month /y ear
Hour/minute
-I (No recording)
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Press MODE/SEL to cycle through the
date/time formats.
AUTO ~
When the data recor d ing function is
selected , the LCD panel displays
" ~ " whi le the camera is on.
PREPARATIONS
Note : When ordering prints, be sure to
ask your photo lab if they hand le
frontprinting and backprinting.
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PREPARATIONS
I Loading the film
IX240 film cartridge
Data Disk
Cartridge Spool
Lightlock Door Dr ive
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Use only a fresh IX240 film cartridge.
Conventional 35 mm film cannot be
used. There is no film leader. Fi lm is
automatically thrust and loaded inside
the camera.
Visual Exposure Indication (VEl)
Irreversible Processed I ndicator (IPI)
"e"= Unexposed
" . " = Part ia ll y expose d
"X" = Fu l ly exposed but not pro-
cessed
". " = Pr ocessed film in side cartridge

Turn the camera on. Confirm that the
" I!) " disappears f rom the LCD panel
and turn the l ock-release lever to open
the cartridge chamber cover.
Not e: The cartridge chamber cover
locks automatically after loading. Do
not attempt to open the cartr idge cham-
b er cover while the film is still loaded.
Insert a new cartridge as shown, and
close the cartridge chamber cover until
it clicks shut. The film wi ll begin ad-
vancing. Film spee d is set automati -
cally.
Note : The VEl should show" . " before
load i ng. Do not load a film cart r idge
showing ". " or ". " (The VEl automati-
cally changes to "X ".)
PREPARATIONS
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e
Novis 75;
The LCD panel should display "I!) " and E
the frame count. (If the film is fully or
partially exposed, " I!) " and "E" will
blink on the LCD pane!.)
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PREPARATIONS
About IX24 0 film cartridge
Do not disassemble the cartridge or
subject it to shock or vibration.
Be careful not to be soil or damage the
data disk of the cartridge, as correct
data communication may be imp aired.
Do not press a po i nted object against
tI
the Lightlock Door Drive. This may open
the door and expose the film.
Do not break the Irreversible Processed
Indicator (IPI) on the cartr i dge, as f ilm
processing and prin ti ng may become
impossible. Consult with your photo lab
if IPI is broken.
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Do not attempt to rotate the Cartridge
Spoo l with a pOinted object (e.g. a
screwdriver). This can expose the film,
alter the VE l, and even prevent proper
use and/or processing.
Do not store cartridges:
- In direct sun l ight , near heating appli-
ances or in other hot places
- Near dirt and dust
- In hot or humid condit i ons conducive
to mold
- Near strong magnetic fields
Processing and Printing
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We recommend bringing your film
cartridge to a photo lab displaying the
"Autho ri zed Photo Lab Mark" sign fo r
processing and printing.
Authorized Photo Labs offer the se ser-
vices:
--Th r ee different (C, H or P-type) print
aspect ratios
- Data printing (Nuvis l5i only)
-Index Prints (small image of each
frame exposed on the roll of film)
- Negative Return in Cartridge (NRIC):
Your negatives are ret urn ed inside
the cartridge for easy storage.
For further detai l s, as k your Author i zed
Photo Lab.

BAS IC OPERATION
IH olding the camera
Stand with one foot slightly in front of
the other. Prop your elbows against
your body and hold the camera with
both hands as shown.
When taking vertical photographs ,
make sure that the flash is at the top
as shown.
I mpo rta n t: Take care not to block t he lens , flash or autofocus windows with
your fingers , hair or t he camera strap.
BASIC OPERATION
I Shutter release button
.. ~ .. =---~----~
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Lightly pr ess to focus the subject.
The red LED fl i ckers once when the
focus is locked .
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Fu ll y depress to release the shutter. m
Press firm ly but gently to prevent cam-
era shake .The flash will fire automati-
cal ly if there is not enough light.
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BASIC OPERATION
I Print aspect ratio
Print aspect ratio can be changed at any time during the film roll.
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~ Use the CHP ~ elector ~ o choose be-
~ tween C, Hand P- type.
Ca ution : To prevent possible eye in-
jury , hold the camera away from
your face when using the selector.
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C-typ e
Vertical : Horizontal = 2 : 3
Aspect ratio
H-type
Vertical: Horizontal = 9 : 16
Aspect ratio
P-type
Vertical: Horizontal = 1:3
Aspect ratio

I Zoom
W (wide) increases the view for land-
scapes and group portraits. T (tele-
photo) makes distant subjects appear
closer and larger.
Wi deangle (30 mm) Telephoto (60 mm)
BASIC OPERATION
Not e:
Nu vi s 75i : The lens retracts to the
wi deangle position after about three
minutes when the camera is not in use .
Nuvis 75 : After about 20 seconds, the
LCD panel goes out. (Press any button
to restore the display .) After about three
minute s, the lens retracts to the
wideangle position .
Caution : During this operation, take
care not to pinch your skin.
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BASIC OPERATION
I Viewfinder
~
The viewfinder indica t es the bound-
ar i es of the print aspect ratio (page 18).
The example above shows H type.
Note: Correct focus cannot be guaran-
teed when the sub j ect is closer than
approx. 60 cm /2 ft .
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1. Parallax compensation marks-center the subject within these marks
when shooting at around 60 cm/2 ft .
2. Autofocus frame marks-'posi tion on the subject
3. Red LED (flash ready-lightlin-focus indicator)