User manual NIKON NUVIS 75/75I

[. . . ] 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 read through this instruction manual thoroughly. This compact camera employs the Advanced Photo System (IX240 System) and features: - Simple "drop-in" film loading - Three different print aspect ratios on the same roll of film - Accidental double exposure prevention - Convenient data printing (Nuvis 75i only) Note: Before using your camera for an important occasion such as a wedding or holiday, take some trial shots to fami liarize yourself with all of its features. Nuvis 75i only: Setting the date and time (page 12) Data recording function (page 13) Optional remote control (page 30) 2 FOREWORD I WARNING: for safe handling of the camera Camera body • Do not disassemble or modify the camera, as it houses high -voltage circuitry which can cause electric shocks. [. . . ] 16 I Holding the camera BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION IShutter release button . The flash will fire automatical ly if there is not enough light. 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. The red LED fl ickers once when the focus is locked. M Important: Take care not to block the lens, flash or autofocus windows with your fingers , hair or the camera strap. 17 BASIC OPERATION I Print aspect ratio Print aspect ratio can be changed at any time during the film roll. CHP~elector~o choose be- C-type Vertical : Horizontal = 2 : 3 Aspect ratio H-type Vertical: Horizontal = 9 : 16 Aspect ratio P-type Vertical: Horizontal = 1 : 3 Aspect ratio Caution: To prevent possible eye injury, hold the camera away from your face when using the selector. 18 · BASIC OPERATION IZoom Wideangle (30 mm) Telephoto (60 mm) Note: Nuvi s 75i : The lens retracts to the wideangle 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. W (wide) increases the view for landscapes and group portraits. T (telephoto) makes distant subjects appear closer and larger. Caution: During this operation, take care not to pinch your skin. 19 BASIC OPERATION I Viewfinder 1. Parallax compensation marks-center the subject within these marks when shooting at around 60 cm/2 ft. Red LED (flash ready-lightlin-focus indicator) ~ The viewfinder indicates the boundaries of the print aspect ratio (page 18). Note: Correct focus cannot be guaranteed when the subject is closer than approx. 20 BASIC OPERATION IFocus and auto flash The auto flash symbol "AUTO ~ " on the LCD panel indicates that the flash will fire automatically if there is not enough light. Make sure that the distance to the subject falls within the flash shooting range. [. . . ] If the lens is still dirty, clean it lightly with a soft cloth. €¢ Never use thinner, benzene, or other active agents. €¢ Store the camera in a cool , dry place to prevent mold. do not expose it to chemi cals such as camphor and naphthalene. [. . . ]