NIKON ZOOM 800QD
Owner's Manual

MAIN FEATURES 0 Powerful 38-130mm multi coated zoom lens with

aspheric lens elements l 7-zone passive multi AF in 1024 measuring steps 0 High-power zoom flash for tele shooting 0 Easy to access 2-dial control with illuminator 0 Creative modes (Portrait, Action, Night Scene, Land) scape, etc. 0 Compact and light weight body

- If the built-in flash does not operate, do not touch the internal parts of the camera, as it contains a high voltage circuit. Take the camera lo an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.

ATTACHING THE STRAP
1. Insert the small loop at the end of the strap under the Strap Holder. (Fig. 1 0) 2. Insert the other end of the strap through the loop to tie the strap onto the Strap Holder. (Fig. 1 0)

IS0 200 or IS0 400 is recommended to prevent blurriness and to obtain a longer flash range. - When focusing is difficult or impossible, AF Monitor blinks to warn you that an out-of-focus picture will occur. Set Landscape mode or use Focus Lock function. (page 24, 29) - Do not hold the camera by the lens. - Before taking important pictures (at weddings, on trips abroad, etc. ) test the camera and learn how it works. CAUTIONS - This camera has a high voltage circuit. Because it is dangerous, do not attempt to take the camera apart.
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BEFORE USING - A fast film such as

INSERTING THE BATTERIES
The camera will not operate unless the batteries are installed. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctlv. 1. Ir&eri a coin in the slot of the Battery Compartment Cover to open it. (Fig. 2) 2. Slide the inner cover latch in the direction indicated to open. (Fig. 3) 3. Insert the recommended� 3 volt lithium batteries, checking that the + and - are inserted correctly. (Fig. 4) 4. Press down the inner cover to close. 5. Close the Battery Compartment Cover by pushing it in the direction indicated unttl it locks firmly in place. * (Fig. 5) Do not remove the batteries from the camera until you are ready to replace them.

For ZOOM800 QD only; The date display [ � 0 O] 00 blinks when the batteries are replaced. Ey pressing either the Mode Button, Select Button, or Set Button, [l 1 � will be displayed. Reset the correct time 951 and date. When replacing the batteries, do so as quickly as possible to avoid erasing camera memory. We recommend replacing the batteries when there is no film in the camera. The batteries can explode or cause burns if disposed of in fire or if shorted, disassembled, heated or recharged.
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Recommended Replacement 3V Lithium Batteries: CR-123A, or equivalent X 2.

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
The power is turned on or off by selecting ON or OFF on the Drive Dial. (Fig. 6) When the power is turned on, the lens moves from the storage position to the wideangle position, and the camera is set automatically lo the mode selected on the Mode Dial.

2. When Ihe batteries are exhausted, the o symbol will blink in the LCD Panel. Replace with new batteries. * As the battery voltage is reduced in extremely cold temperatures, the Ic1 symbol may blink. You may be able to use the camera if you remove the batteries and warm them up. * In the following cases, battery voltage is insufficient and the batteries need lo be replaced. 1) When the power does not turn on. 2) When the 0 symbol blinks. 3) When the shutter does not release. 4) When film advance or rewind do not function. 5) When the Self-Timer does not function. * To avoid tripping the shutter inadvertently and wasting battery power, always turn the power off when you are not taking pictures. * If the camera is not operated (buttons, dials and lever) for about 5 minutes, the power automatically turns off, the LCD Panel display disappears and the lens returns to the storage position. The purpose of this function is to prevent waste of battery power. The power will turn on again by operating any of the buttons, dials or lever.

CHECKING THE BAlTERlES
1. When the batteries are nearly exhausted, 0 will appear on the LCD Panel. Replace wilh new batteries as soon as possible.

LOADING THE FILM
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film. 1. Push the Back Cover Latch downward to open. (Fig. 7)

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