Product Documentation
Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 990 digital cam-
era. 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.
Fast Track Guide/For Your Safety
In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through
the process of setting up and using the camera, the printed
Fast Track Guide
gives a quick overview of camera settings.
For Your Safety
, printed on the reverse of the
Fast Track Guide
,
lists warnings and cautions that should be observed when
using and storing your camera, together with legal informa-
tion. Please keep this document where all those who use
the camera will read it.
Menu Guide
This printed guide provides an overview of the camera’s
menus.
Guide to Digital Photography
The
Guide to Digital Photography
(this manual, available in both
electronic and printed formats) provides detailed informa-
tion about your camera. The electronic edition features
clickable links not available in the printed guide; otherwise
the contents of the two manuals are identical. Both are
divided into the following chapters:
First Steps
Guides you step-by-step through the process of setting up
your camera and taking your first photograph
Basic Photography
Introduces the shooting options available in A-REC mode, a
“point-and-shoot” mode that gives you control over flash,
focus, and image quality settings, while the camera auto-
matically adjusts other settings for the best results
Advanced Photography
Details the shooting options available in M-REC mode, an
advanced shooting mode that gives you complete control
over camera settings
Playback
Explains how to view and delete the photographs stored in
the camera’s memory
Camera Setup
Details the options available in the SET-UP menus
Connections
Describes how to connect your camera to a television or
computer
Technical Notes
Provides information on caring for your camera, camera
accessories, specifications, and troubleshooting
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