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iPIX Photography with
Nikon Digital Cameras
Coolpix 880, 885, 990, 995, 5000 models
DOC- NIK- R4
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INTERNET PICTURES CORPORATION CORPORATE SALES OFFICES SUPPORT OFFICES Oak Ridge, TN Oak Ridge, TN Oak Ridge, TN World Headquarters Internet Pictures Corporation Commerce Park Drive Commerce Park Drive Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA Internet Pictures Corporation Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA Technical Support: 888-425-0048 1009 Commerce Park Drive Phone: 1-888-909-iPIX Customer Service: 888-425-0098 Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA (865) 482-3000 Fax: (865) 482-5447 1-888-909-iPIX Fax: (865) 482-5447 Email: Phon
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LEGAL NOTICE Copyright ©2000-2001 Internet Pictures Corporation. All rights reserved. iPIX image, PhotoBubble, iPIX Wizard software, iPIX® Builder software, iPIX TV-Studio software, iPIX WebCam software, and iPIX I-Linker software are trademarks of Internet Pictures Corporation. iPIX images are a means of viewing a totally immersive, unbounded image created from two fisheye photographs. Based on the following U.S. Patents RE 36,207; 5,384,588; 5,764,276; 5,877,801; and 5,903,319 (others p
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 • Welcome to iPIX® Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Supported Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The iPIX Picture-taking Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Minimum Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Taking Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Photography Tips for iPIX Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Step 1: Set the Auto Exposure Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Step 2: Set the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step 3: Take the First Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Step 4: Take the Second Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Step 5: Finish Yo
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. . . . . 1 ® Welcome to iPIX Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thank you for your purchase of an iPIX® Camera Kit featuring the Nikon Coolpix digital camera. With your kit, you can shoot and build immersive iPIX images in a matter of minutes. iPIX images enable you to “step inside” an environment—exploring up, down, and all around. It is a solu- tion that has proven valuable for many markets, including real estate, travel, publishing, educ
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Supported Camera Models Supported Camera Models iPIX photography supports eight Nikon Coolpix digital camera models, including the 700, 800, 880, 885, 900, 950, 990, 995, and 5000. This pho- tography guide covers the Coolpix 5000, 995, 990, 880, and 885 models. Contact Internet Pictures on the World Wide Web at http://www.ipix.com for guides for camera models not listed here. Camera Configuration Files Camera configuration files fine-tune your iPIX software for y
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING The iPIX Picture-taking Process The iPIX Picture-taking Process This iPIX Photography guide explains how to set up your camera and take pictures for iPIX image creation. The picture taking process is illustrated below. Take the Select a location first picture Rotate the came ra Download Take the images second picture 1. Select a location and place the camera close to an area of interest. 2. Take the first picture using the settings outlined in this Guide. 3. R
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements The minimum system requirements will depend upon the software you purchased. Your iPIX software manual contains complete details. Personal Computer Requirements To use this kit and all included software with your personal computer, you will need: One free serial port, USB port, or a PCMCIA Type II card slot. Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 or later. Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive. Pentium 133
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Technical Support Macintosh Computer Requirements To use this kit and all included software with your Macintosh computer, you will need: One free serial port on your computer, USB port, or a PCMCIA Type II card slot To use the USB connectivity option, System 8.6 or later must be installed on your computer. System 8.1 with Appearance Manager installed, System 8.6 or later recom- mended. QuickTime 3.0 or later installed. Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
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1 - WELCOME TO IPIX® IMAGING Technical Support 6 iPIX® Photography with Nikon Digital Cameras
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. . . . . 2 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your iPIX® Camera Kit includes three or more CD-ROMs: iPIX Software, Nikon Coolpix Reference Manuals, and Nikon View software, depending upon your camera model. iPIX Software. Your iPIX software creates interactive, spherical images by aligning and seaming, two opposing hemispheres taken with a fisheye lens-equipped digital camera. iPIX Viewer Software. The iPIX CD include
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 1: Install the Nikon Camera Software Step 1: Install the Nikon Camera Software Your digital camera comes with several software packages from Nikon. You should install these packages before you install your iPIX software. Windows Installation This procedure will walk you through installing the Nikon View software on your PC. 1. Insert the Nikon View CD in your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will be displayed automatically. 2. Click Nikon View. 3. Click NEX
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 1: Install the Nikon Camera Software Macintosh Installation This procedure will walk you through installing the Nikon software on your Macintosh computer. 1. Insert the Nikon View CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click on the Nikon View Installer EN to install the English lan- guage edition. 3. Click CONTINUE to begin the installation process. 4. Click ACCEPT after reading the License. 5. Read the Readme screen and click CONTINUE. 6. Click INSTALL on
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 2: Install iPIX Software Step 2: Install iPIX Software The iPIX Viewer and iPIX Plug-ins are installed during this process. The exact steps may vary. Please refer to your iPIX User Manual for detailed instructions. If your Nikon Coolpix camera model is not listed, select another camera model for the installation to continue. Follow the instructions at the end of this chapter to access the iPIX Support area and download the configu- ration file. Windows Ins
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 3: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Step 3: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader software is used to read the electronic copy of the software manual included with your iPIX software. This step is optional. Windows Installation 1. Turn on your computer and place the iPIX CD in your CD-ROM drive. The setup screen should start automatically. 2. Select the Install Acrobat Reader option. 3. Follow the on-screen directions. Macintosh Installation 1. Turn o
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2 - INSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE Step 3: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 12 iPIX® Photography with Nikon Digital Cameras
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. . . . . 3 Preparing for Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This chapter will walk you through preparing your digital camera for iPIX® photography. Some steps are specific to particular camera models. These sections are labeled with the camera model number in the heading. Before you work with your camera, familiarize yourself with your new equipment. Most kits will include software, rotator, fisheye lens, and fish- eye lens adapter for y
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Photography Preparations Photography Preparations The following instructions in this section will work with any supported Nikon Coolpix digital camera models. Exact instructions for inserting bat- teries and opening and closing the battery compartment doors can be found in the documentation shipped with your Nikon Coolpix digital cam- era. Step 1: Insert the Batteries 1. Remove the batteries from the kit. If your kit comes with rechargeable batteries, charge the
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3 - PREPARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Photography Preparations Step 2: Insert the Memory Card 1. Locate the memory card. Some kits include a larger memory card, like the one shown at right 2. Remove the card from its plastic case. 3. Open the memory card door. The memory card door for the Nikon Coolpix 950 and 800 models is located on the camera bottom and on the side for the 990 model. 4. Gently insert the card. 5. As you insert the card, the Card Release button to the left side will move up. 6. A
