Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 16)

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Overview
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX5000 digital camera. This manual
has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your
COOLPIX5000. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of
how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included,
and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations.
The Introduction (this section) introduces the symbols and conventions used
in this manual and provides a quick overview of camera parts and menus that
can be referred to later as you read through the remainder of the manual.
The Introduction is followed by a “Tutorial” that gives you enough informa-
tion for simple “point-and-shoot” photography when you first start using your
camera. This section may be all you need to read if you want to take advan-
tage of the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography.
Once you have taken a few photographs, “Where Do I Go from Here” out-
lines how to send copies to your friends and relatives by e-mail, and how to
order prints using digital “print orders” that you create with the camera. It
also provides some tips on how to take photographs for electronic distribu-
tion and for printing on a personal color printer.
For detailed information on taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera, refer
to “Taking Photographs: The Details,” which provides a complete description
of when and how to use camera controls and advanced custom shooting
options. Information on organizing your photographs into folders and on
camera setup is available in “Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu,” while “Play-
ing Images Back” details the options available in the camera’s dedicated play-
back mode. Instructions for transferring images from your camera to a com-
puter are given in “Connections.” The final chapter, “Technical Notes,” in-
cludes information on caring for your camera, optional accessories, and trouble-
shooting.