Nikon Firmware Update for Coolpix 2500 Version 1.1
Notes: 1. It is most important that you follow the supplied directions; failure to follow all of the steps may result in your camera being disabled. 2. This update is for Coolpix 2500 cameras only! It is strongly suggested that you avoid any background process that may disrupt the Updater communication process. 3. It is advised not to touch the mouse or keyboard once the uploader starts to ensure against accidental launch of an application or other process. 4. This Software and Firmware is Licensed and Copyright of Nikon Corporation Japan
1.0 System requirements 1. Windows Users: Compatible with: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional1 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Microsoft Windows XP Professional1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition1
You must have Administrator authority on your computer to install, uninstall, or run the Uploader Software. See your network administrator if you require this authority.
System Requirements: CPU: Pentium 120Mhz or greater Hard Disk Space: 5MB or more
RAM: 32MB or more Interface: USB interface (built-in only)
2. Macintosh Users Compatible with: Mac OS 9.0.4, 9.1.x, 9.2.x Mac OS X is not supported System Requirements: CPU: PowerPC G3 or greater Hard Disk Space: 5MB or more RAM: 32MB or more Interface: USB interface (built-in only)
2.0 About software and firmware The Firmware Uploader Software for the E2500 Ver.1.1 is a computer program that updates the firmware in your Coolpix 2500 (E-2500). The firmware is a program, which runs inside the camera and controls its operation. By running the Uploader Software you will install the new firmware in the camera. The process of transferring the new firmware from the computer to the camera is sometimes called Uploading, Upgrading or Updating the firmware. If your camera is version 1.0 it is recommended that you update the firmware in your camera to 1.1 in order to benefit from improved operating performance. The entire package (Uploader software and new firmware for the camera) is supplied in a single file, which is compressed for distribution over the Internet. Before performing a firmware update, you must de-compress the files back to their original format.
3.0 Improvements and bug fixes in version 1.1
The principal changes to the camera firmware with the release of version 1.1 are in the form of the following improvements to product performance and minor bug fixes (not listed): 1. Shooting Data is now maintained even when photos have been rotated using the rotation function included with the Windows XP OS. 2. The transfer button on the camera can now be used when the transfer protocol is set to PTP with Windows XP or Mac OS X (version 10.1.3 or later) and Nikon View 5.1 or later. 3. Support for Exif2.2 (popularly known as Exif Print) 4. Problems occurring when images were rotated under Windows XP have been corrected 4.0 Restrictions on Usage This utility will update the firmware in your Coolpix 2500 to version 1.1. It can only be used if the version of the firmware in your Coolpix 2500 is version 1.0 and is not suitable for use with any other model of Coolpix camera.
5.0 Warnings Your Coolpix 2500 could malfunction should any of the problems listed below occur while the firmware is being upgraded. Please exercise all necessary caution during the upgrade. The upgrade can be performed for you at a Nikonauthorized service center in the event that you do not have the equipment necessary to perform the upgrade, or are otherwise unsure that you would be able to perform the upgrade yourself. Your Coolpix 2500 could malfunction should any of the following occur during upgrade: 1. The camera turns off during the upgrade process 2. The data cable is disconnected 3. A problem occurs with the computer 4. The upgrade is performed in a place where there is excessive electrical noise. The camera could also malfunction if you make a forced exit from the uploader or another application interferes with the uploader during the upgrade. Be sure to exit any other applications before running the uploader software.
6.0 Confirming the current firmware version 1. Turn the camera Off 2. Hold down the MENU button. 3. Turn the camera to Playback mode while continuing to hold down the MENU button until an image appears. The screen will display the current firmware version like: E2500V1.0. If it reads other than 1.0, your firmware should not be updated. 4. Turn the camera Off. This completes the version confirmation procedure. 7.0 Prepare for the Upgrade Please make sure that you have the following items available 1. Power source - any one of the following: a. The Nikon EH-60 AC Adapter. b. A fully charged EN-EL2 2. Nikon Coolpix 2500 USB Cable 3. Coolpix 2500 Users Manuals 4. Download and decompress the appropriate version (Macintosh or Windows) of the updater files. NOTE: Please use only authentic Nikon AC adapters and cables; other products may damage the COOLPIX 2500.

8.0 Installing the Uploader Application-Macintosh The Mac OS driver that helps control camera operation cannot also handle the firmware update, so a different driver must be installed for the update and then removed afterwards. To install the driver: 1. Download and decompress the 2500v11mu.sit file 2. A folder called E2500 firmware 1_1 will be created with the following contents: a. firmware.bin: firmware that will be installed in your camera b. Uploader Storage 1.0: the uploader program c. Nikon E2500 Uploader Installer: Firmware updater driver installer 3. Verify that the camera is NOT connected to the computer. 4. Double-click Nikon E2500 Uploader Installer to launch the installer.
5. When the installer window is displayed, click Continue to install the driver(s). 6. When installation is complete, a message reporting that the operation was successful will be displayed. Click the Restart button to reboot the computer and continue. 7. Follow the instructions in step 9.0, below, to use the Uploader to update the cameras firmware. 9. 0 Installation of the Uploader Application- Windows 1. Download 2500V11wu.zip to your computer's desktop. 2. Decompress 2500V11wu.zip. This will create the folder "E2500V11" containing the following files: a. firmware.bin: firmware that will be installed in your camera b. Uploader.exe: the uploader program 10.0 Upgrading the Firmware 1. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Insert a Compact Flash card into the camera. 3. Connect the AC power adapter EH-60 to the camera and plug the power cable into a power outlet. Users who prefer a battery power source should insert a fully charged Nikon EN-EL2 rechargeable battery described above. *The uploader may fail if a battery that is not fully charged is used. 4. Set the camera's USB mode to Mass Storage. A firmware upgrade cannot be performed with USB mode set to PTP. See the camera's reference manual for instructions on adjusting USB mode settings. 5. Confirm that the computer is on and ready for operation. Exit all software applications. 6. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. 7. Turn the Coolpix 2500 digital camera On. When the camera is connected to the computer, the camera will enter into PC transfer mode. 8. Double-click the Uploader program icon to launch the uploader software. 9. When the message "Click Upload button to start the update" is displayed, click Upload. After clicking the Upload button, the upload process cannot be interrupted until the "Writing Firmware is complete" message is displayed.

Do not perform a forced exit of the uploader software, turn the camera off, or disconnect the USB cable during the upload process. Doing so could result in a malfunction of the Coolpix 2500 Digital Camera. 10. The firmware upload process will begin. A progress bar will appear on your computer monitor. (This progress bar may flash during the upload process on Windows PCs.) During the upload process, the following messages will be displayed. "Uploading. DO NOT TURN CAMERA OFF!" "Writing Firmware. DO NOT TURN CAMERA OFF! " The upload process will take between three and ten minutes depending on your computer model and settings. IMPORTANT: On computers running Windows ME and Windows 2000, the Windows message "Device removal warning" will appear during the upload process. This is a standard system message and can be ignored. When the "Writing Firmware is complete" message appears, click OK at the bottom of the "Device removal warning" dialog to exit this warning. IMPORTANT: On computers running Windows XP, a "Removable Disk" window may appear during the upload process. This is a standard system message and can be ignored. When the "Writing Firmware is complete" message appears, click Cancel to close the "Removable Disk" window. If Windows Explorer is displayed, click the Close box to exit the Explorer. 11. The firmware update is complete when the message "Writing Firmware is complete" is displayed. Click Close. 12. Remove the camera from the system. a. Windows XP users: Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in the taskbar and select Disable USB Mass Storage Device Drive (E:) from the menu that appears. (The name displayed for the drive (ex. "E:") may vary by computer.) b. Windows 2000 Professional users: Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in the taskbar and select Disable USB Mass Storage Device Drive (E:) from the menu that appears. (The name displayed for the drive (ex. "E:") may vary by computer.) c. Windows Me users: Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in the taskbar and select Disable USB Disk (E:) from the menu that appears. (The name displayed for the drive (ex. "E:") may vary by computer.) d. Windows 98SE users:
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select the removable disk corresponding to the camera. Open the File menu and select Eject. e. Macintosh users: Drag the "untitled" disk icon from the desktop to the trash. 13. Disconnect the USB cable. 14. Turn the camera off. 15. Refer to step 6 above to confirm that the firmware version is now 1.1. This completes the update. Note: If you wish to use Nikon View, you will need to restart your system. If you adjusted the camera's USB mode setting for firmware upgrade, return USB mode settings to their previous setting. 11.0 Removing the Uploader Application (Macintosh only) The Mac OS driver that helps control camera operation cannot also handle the firmware update, so a different driver was installed for the update and now needs to be removed. To remove the driver: 1. Launch the installer by double-clicking Nikon E2500 Uploader Installer 2. By default, Easy Install is selected in the installer window's pop-up menu. Select Uninstall from the menu and click Continue. 3. When the removal is complete, a message stating that the operation was successful will be displayed. Click the Restart button to complete the operation. * Nikon View cannot be used until the removal of the uploader driver has been completed.

12.0 If things do not go as planned The uploader software may not function as expected on some models of personal computer. 1.Error in writing Firmware message
Should this occur, click "Close" to exit the uploader, disconnect the serial cable and follow the steps above to confirm the camera firmware version. If the firmware version displayed is "E2500V1.1," the upgrade was successful. Any other display, "E2500V1.0" for example, indicates that your computer cannot be used to upgrade camera firmware. In this case you will need to take your camera to the nearest Nikon-authorized service center to upgrade the firmware.
2. Compatibility problems may exist between the uploader and certain computers, making normal communication with the Coolpix 2500 impossible. When the computer is unable to communicate with the camera, the upgrade will stop and start repeatedly. In extreme cases, this process of interruption and resumption may repeat indefinitely. Should this occur, press the Option, Command and Esc keys (on the Macintosh) or Ctrl, Alt and Delete keys (Windows) simultaneously to force the program to quit. Restart your computer. If this problem occurs, your computer cannot be used to upgrade camera firmware. To upgrade the firmware, you will need to take your camera to the nearest Nikon-authorized service center.

Guide to Digital Photography with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

Printed in Japan S2BB000201(11) 6MAA1511-02

Shoot, View, and Enjoy

A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1Ready the camera Getting ready Camera setup STEP 2Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Creative photography (scene mode) Custom shots and movies STEP 3Play them back while shooting after shooting Review and Deletion Basic Playback Tutorial: Taking Pictures Getting Creative Taking Pictures: The Details 51 First Steps First Steps Camera Setup 69
and delete unwanted pictures immediately while shooting during playback Delete multiple pictures STEP 4Install camera software Install software Get to know Nikon View 5 Quick Start Guide (provided) Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD) Keep or Delete Review and Deletion Basic Playback Deleting Pictures 78 86
STEP 5Copy pictures to your computer Transfer pictures Connections 41

Product Documentation

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, installing software, and transferring pictures to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Nikon View 5 Reference Manual The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see Connections in this manual.
Overview Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Menu Guide First Steps Taking Pictures Review and Deletion Getting Creative Connections Beyond Point-and-Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Camera Setup Basic Playback The Playback Menu Technical Notes Index

For Your Safety

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 equipment. 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 your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

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 or 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 disassemble Touching the products internal parts 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 or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Observe caution when using the camera strap Caution should be exercised to prevent strangulation when wearing the camera strap around your neck. Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
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 a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery (supplied). When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. 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.

6 Battery level indicator 4.. Self-timer indicator. Number of exposures remaining.. 25
9 Exposure compensation. Flash mode.. Image quality. Image size.. Sensitivity gain indicator. Best shot selector (BSS).. 67 Continuous shooting mode. Image sharpening. White balance.. Shooting mode.. 25, 36

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1 Zoom indicator.. Focus indicator 1. Recording indicator.. Date not set icon 2. Camera shake icon. 54
1 Displayed only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set.
3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds. 4 Appears only when battery is running low.
The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo.
1 Current folder.. File number and type. Battery level indicator*. Transfer icon. 33, 34, 44, Print-order icon. Protect icon.. Current frame number/ total number of frames. 32, Image quality. Image size.. Time of recording. Date of recording. 22
* Appears only when battery is running low.

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Controlling the Monitor
To hide camera settings or photo info, press the multi selector to the left. Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again.

Indicators displayed

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Indicators hidden

C The Multi Selector
The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 78), and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off.

Self-timer on/off (

ON OFF
Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu.
Shooting mode selection ( 52) Indicators on/off ( 7)
Press to left to hide or display indicators in monitor. Press down to display shooting-mode menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu.

Menu Guide

Index to Menu Options Changes to some camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. The options available depend on the operatmode, on the shooting mode selected ( 52). ing mode and, in

IntroductionMenu Guide

Description
In (auto) and scene modes, the SHOOT10, ING menu is used to set image quality and size, 59 and to adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, 63 or high-contrast subjects.

SHOOTING

(manual) mode gives you full control over camera settings. In addition to the settings avail- 11, able in auto and scene modes, the manual- 59 mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced 68 shooting options. The SET-UP menu, which is accessed from the 12, SHOOTING menu, contains options for basic 69 camera setup (e.g., setting the time and date, 76 choosing a language).

Turn the camera on Slide the mode selector to

Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

The Lens Section

When adjusting the angle of the lens, rotate the lens section slowly; do not use excessive force. Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers, hair, or clothing between the lens section and the camera body.

Removing the Memory Card

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. When removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover (1). Press the eject button to partially eject the card (2), and then remove the card by hand.
Check the battery level in the monitor Meaning Camera status

Display NO ICON

Battery fully Camera functions charged normally. Recharge or replace Low battery battery without delay.
No pictures can be WARNING ! ! Battery taken until battery BATTERY exhausted has been recharged EXHAUSTED or replaced.

The Clock Battery

The cameras internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. If the camera has been stored for an extended period with the main battery removed, the clock may need to be reset. The clock power source can provide several days of back-up power after charging for about ten hours.

Removing the Battery

The battery can be removed without affecting pictures on the memory card. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off. Remove the battery by hand, holding it between your finger and thumb as shown at right. Do not use your fingernails.
Alternative Power Sources
To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-60 AC adapter kit (available separately; 95).

Step 4Choose a Language

Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Slide mode selector to

Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode
SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB

Highlight page tab

Highlight SET-UP menu page tab (
BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB
LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB

Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.
Focus is fixed at infinity, allowing the camera to focus on distant scenes through foreground objects such as a window or a screen of branches. The focus indicator (AFq) is not displayed. Flash turns off ( ) automatically.

Noise Reduction

Noise in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly noticeable in dark areas of the picture. At settings of Night Portrait and Night Landscape, pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise before being saved to the memory card. As result, more time is required to save pictures to the memory card.
Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Camera Shake: Night Landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes.
Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AFq) is not displayed. Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Camera Shake: Museum Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 67) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement. Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to obtain permission first. Camera Shake: Fireworks Show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. The camera responds more rapidly to the shutter-release button, ensuring that you can capture the start of the burst. Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AFq) is not displayed. Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Follow the firework as it ascends and press the shutter-release button all the way down at the start of the burst. Self-timer can not be used ( 56). Camera Shake:
Close Up Camera is set to focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6) from the lens, making it possible to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. Camera automatically selects middle zoom position for a minimum focus distance of 4 cm/1.6 (measured from lens). Minimum focus distance will increase if camera is zoomed in or out. Camera focuses on subject at center of frame. Camera Shake: Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board, business card, or in other printed matter.

TRANSFER COMPLETED

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Mac OS X

Pictures can not be transferred using the camera ( ) button in Mac OS X 10.1.2. Use the button in Nikon View 5 to transfer pictures. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for details. The camera ( ) button can be used to transfer images in Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later.
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 9 Drag the untitled camera volume into the Trash.

Mac OS 9

Once you have removed the camera from the system, you can disconnect the interface cable or turn the camera off.

Disconnecting the Camera

Before turning the camera off or disconnecting the interface cable, be sure that transfer is complete and that the camera displays the message TRANSFER COMPLETED. While transfer is in progress, do not disconnect the USB cable, turn the camera off, or remove the memory card from the camera.
Use a Reliable Power Source
When transferring data between the camera and the computer, be sure that the battery is fully charged. If in doubt, recharge the battery before beginning transfer or use the optional EH-60 AC adapter kit.
Reading Pictures from Memory Cards
If you have a CompactFlash card reader or your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, you can transfer pictures directly from the memory card. Before inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot, turn the camera off and remove the card from the camera. the computer 1 Turn the computer onon wait for the operating system to start up. Turn and the memory card 2 Insert are using a PC card slot, insert the memory card into a PC card If you adapter (see note below), and then insert the adapter into the PC card slot. If you are using a card reader, insert the memory card directly into the card reader. If installed, Nikon View 5 will detect cards from Nikon digital cameras and start automatically. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for information on transferring pictures to your computer.
CompactFlash Card Readers
Before using a card reader, be sure to read all documentation provided by the manufacturer.

Measure

Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous
The options in the continuous menu are used to take pictures in a continuous sequence. This can be useful when, for example, you are trying to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, or photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably. With the Multi-Shot 16 option, you can record movement in a single picture consisting of sixteen consecutive frames. Option Single
Description Camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at a rate of about three frames every two seconds. The camera will continue to take pictures even when the memory buffer ( 29) is full, although the rate at which pictures are recorded will drop.

Continuous

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes sixteen consecutive thumbnail imagMulti-Shot 16 es pixels in size and combines them into a collage measuring 1,600 1,200 pixels. This option is only available when image size ( 62) is set to 1600. At settings other than Single, the current continuous setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance
At settings of Continuous and Multi-Shot 16, the flash turns off, and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the first picture in each series.
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector)
The Best Shot Selector (BSS) is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when: the camera is zoomed in the flash can not be used although lighting is poor
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. Option Description Camera takes photos as long as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest photo (the image with the highest level of detail) saved to the memory card. The flash turns off, and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the first photograph in the series. BSS off; camera functions normally.
When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor.

Restrictions on BSS

BSS is not available at CONTINUOUS settings other than Single. Selecting Continuous or Multi-Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS.
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening
The camera automatically emphasizes the borders between light and dark areas of each picture, making the image seem sharper. The effects are too subtle to be seen in the camera monitor, but are visible when the picture is viewed on a computer monitor or printed. mode gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed (in and scene modes, the camera adjusts sharpening according to the subject). Option

Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment performed differs from image to image.
Image processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct.

Normal

Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images.
Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level.

No sharpening performed.

When taking pictures that will later be retouched, choose settings of Normal or Low. At settings other than Auto, an image-sharpening icon appears in the monitor.

Camera Setup

The SET-UP Menu This chapter details the options available in the SETUP menu, where you can adjust basic camera settings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and restoring settings to their default values.
The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup. The SET-UP menu is accessed from the SHOOTING menu for , , or scene mode (no menu is available in movie mode). To make a selection from the SET-UP menu:
Highlight page tab (selected page tab highlighted in green)

Highlight

BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All

Display SET-UP menu

The SET-UP menu contains the following options:
Option Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All ( only) 76

SET-UP Menu Options

The Brightness and CF Card Format options can also be accessed from the playback menu in mode ( 85).
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness
This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the right of the display up or down.
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format
The memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment. If you purchase additional memory cards for added storage, you will however need to format the cards before first use to ensure that they work properly in your camera. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card.
Selecting CF Card Format from the setup or playback menus displays the confirmation dialog shown above. To format the memory card:

FORMATTING

Highlight Format (to exit without formatting card, highlight No and press multi selector to right)

Mass Storage

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9
Do not select PTP when connecting the COOLPIX 2500 to a computer running one of the above operating systems (there is no need to change the USB setting when using the camera for the first time, as Mass Storage is selected at shipment). If you have already changed the USB setting to PTP, be sure to select Mass Storage before connecting the camera to your computer. If you have connected the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in the USB menu, disconnect the camera as described below. Be sure to select Mass Storage in the USB menu 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 updated, 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. Mac OS 9 A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the Nikon Digital Camera E2500_PTP USB device. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Restoring Default Settings: Reset All (
Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values. This option is only available in the SET-UP menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes.

Mode Only)

Option No Reset
Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore settings to default values.
Choosing Reset restores the settings listed below to their default values.
Setting White balance Exposure compensation Continuous Best Shot Selector Default Auto 0 Single Off Setting Image sharpening Monitor brightness Auto off Default Auto s
Choosing Reset also clears the current file number ( 49) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available on the memory card. All other settings are unaffected.
Resetting File Numbering to 0001
To reset file numbering ( 49) to 0001, select Reset All after either deleting all pictures ( 87) or formatting the memory card ( 72).

Playing Pictures Back

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To view copy, press multi selector down. Copy will have same time and date of creation as original.
Create small copy and return to playback mode with original picture displayed
Once created, copies are independent of the original: deleting a copy has no effect on the original, deleting the original no effect on the copy. Copies are stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form SSCNnnnn.JPG, where nnnn is a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Copies will have the same transfer marking as the originals; print and protect attributes, however, must be set separately. When displayed in full-frame playback and full-screen review, copies will occupy roughly one-quarter of the monitor and are surrounded by a gray frame. In thumbnail playback and review, copies are indicated by a gray border. Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom ( 81); pressing the ( ) button when a copy is displayed has no effect.
Restrictions on Small Picture
The small picture function described in this section can not be used in quick review. Copies can not be created from movies. Additional copies of an image can not be created from a small picture file; pressing the SMALL PIC. ( ) button when a copy is displayed will have no effect. Pressing the SMALL PIC. button will also have no effect if there is not enough space for the copy on the memory card. The COOLPIX 2500 may not be able to create small copies from images taken with another make of camera.
Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras
Copies created with the small picture function may not display correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera. You may also not be able to transfer copies from other models of Nikon digital camera to a computer.

Movie Playback

Movies are indicated by a icon. In full-frame playback, movies can be viewed using the button. Movies can not be played back when thumbnails are displayed.

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To Start playback
Description When movie ends, final frame is displayed for one second, followed by a still image of the first frame. Pressing the button while playback is in progress pauses display. To resume playback, press the button again. When movie is paused, pressing the multi selector up rewinds the movie one frame. When movie is paused, pressing the multi selector down advances the movie one frame. If the last frame of the movie is displayed, pressing the multi selector down ends movie playback and displays the first frame of the movie.

Before Deletion

Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. Be sure that any pictures you would like to keep have been transferred to your computer.

Protected Pictures

Pictures marked with a deletion. icon are protected and can not be selected for
Ordering Prints: Print Set
Selecting Print Set from the playback menu disPRINT SET plays the menu shown at right. Using the Print set option, you can specify the pictures to be Print set Delete print set printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print SET SELECT MENU OFF Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, the memory card can be removed from the camera and inserted in any DPOF-compatible devicebe it your personal photo printer or a photofinishers print systemand pictures printed directly from the card.
Option Print set Description Create or modify print order.
Delete print set Cancel the current print order.
Selecting Pictures for Printing
To create a print order, or to modify the existing print order, highlight Print set in the print set menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To select pictures for printing:
Press multi selector up to select picture. Selected pictures are marked by icon.
Use multi selector to specify number of prints. Press up to increase (maximum 9), down to decrease. To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 13 to select additional pictures. To exit without altering print order, press MENU button.

PRINT SET Done Info Date

Press to complete operation and display menu of print options. To highlight option, press multi selector up or down. To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected photographs, highlight Info and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. To print date of recording on all selected photographs, highlight Date and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. To deselect a checked item, highlight and press multi selector to right. To complete print order and return to playback, highlight Done and press multi selector to right. To exit without altering print order, press MENU button.

Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect
Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion.
Press multi selector up or down to select picture. Selected pictures are marked by icon. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press multi selector up or down.
Press to complete operation. To exit Protect menu without changing protected status of pictures, press MENU button.
Protected files can not be deleted in review, single-image playback, or from the Delete sub-menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.
Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer
To turn transfer marking ( 44) on or off for all pictures simultaneously, select Auto Transfer from the playback menu. The following options will be displayed:

AUTO TRANSFER

All ON All OFF
All ON Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer. All OFF Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card.
No more than 999 pictures can be transferred at one time using the ( ) button ( 44). To copy more pictures, use Nikon View 5. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for details.
Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras
Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera can not be transferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX 2500. Use the COOLPIX 2500 to reselect the images.

Technical Notes

Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing your camera, a list of optional accessories available for the COOLPIX 2500, information on where to get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications.

Caring for Your Camera

Cleaning
Lens One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Use 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 dust or lint. 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. 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

Storage

When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery after checking to make sure that the camera is off and the lens housed inside the camera body. Do not store your camera 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 above 50 C (122 F) or below 10 C (14 F) are subject to humidities of over 60%

Optional Accessories

At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 2500. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Additional EN-EL2 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative AC adapter EH-60 AC adapter kit Carrying case CS-E2500 soft case CompactFlash memory EC-AD1 PC-card adapter card adapters Monitor (LCD) hood HL-E2500 LCD hood

Approved Memory Cards

The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX 2500: SanDisk SDCFB series 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 96 MB, 128 MB 4 USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB Lexar 8 USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB Media 10 USB series 128 MB, 160 MB Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

Web Resources

At the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment:
For Product Information and Tips
For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

For Contact Information

Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

Troubleshooting

If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for information on solving the problems listed here. Problem Possible cause Camera is off. Battery is not correctly inserted. Battery is exhausted. EH-60 AC adapter kit (available separately) is not properly connected. Camera is in sleep mode. Press shutter-release button halfway. USB cable is connected. Battery is low. Battery is cold. v

Picture is displayed in full-screen review. Small Pressing pictures can only be created in playback mode. button when picture Picture is a movie. Small pictures can only be is displayed full created from photos. screen does not Picture is already a small picture. create small picture There is not enough free space on the memory card for a small picture.
Can not zoom in on Picture is a movie. picture during play81 Picture was created using small picture option. back or review Camera is off. EH-60 AC adapter kit (available separately) is not properly connected, or battery is dead. USB cable not correctly connected, or card not properly inserted in card reader, card adapter, Nikon View 5 does or card slot. not start when cam- USB item in setup menu set to PTP when era connected or camera connected to computer running Winmemory card insert- dows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennied in card reader or um Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edtion card slot (SE), or Mac OS 9 Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows only). See Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for further information on troubleshooting Nikon View 5. 6 45, 48 74

Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.

Display

(Flashes) WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED AFq (q flashes red)

Solution

Clock calendar not Set clock calendar to cur- 22 set. rent date and time. 23
Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and re19 place battery.
Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same Camera cannot focus. 28 distance, then recompose photograph. Use flash, or steady camera by mounting on tripod, Slow shutter speed. 37, placing on level surface, or Photos may be blurred. 53 holding in both hands with elbows against torso.
Please turn the lens to Lens is blocked by Rotate lens until message 26 the shooting position camera body. is no longer displayed. Camera turned off or Message clears from displayback mode seWARNING ! ! Please wait for camera lected while pictures play automatically when 29 recording is complete. to finish recording are being saved.
Turn camera off and conCamera can not defirm that memory card is 16 NO CARD PRESENT tect memory card. correctly inserted. CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO Press multi selector up to Memory card has not highlight FORMAT and been formatted for press to right to format 16 use in COOLPIX 2500. card, or turn camera off and replace card.