Chapter 5Setup Menu

The Setup Menu in the Nikon COOLPIX A is a series of settings for basic camera configuration that are not directly related to taking pictures. They cover things like the brightness of the monitor, battery information, firmware version, default language, image time and date information, and many other basic settings.

If you use a Nikon DSLR camera you will notice that the COOLPIX A has no Custom Setting Menu. Many of the functions from this DSLR menu are available in the COOLPIX A, in the Shooting Menu and Setup Menu.

The Setup Menu is most likely the first menu you’ll use when you prepare your new COOLPIX A. You’ll have to set the time and date right away, format a memory card, and set up an Image comment to personalize your ...

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