Read the following warnings before using the camera. Damage or malfunction resulting from failure to observe the following precautions is not covered
under warranty.
The accessories provided with the camera are not water-resistant.
Important: Read Before Use
The COOLPIX S2 is not waterproof, and should never be immersed in
water. It is water and dust tight, giving it water resistance equivalent to IEC
60529 IPX4 (“splash proof”). Its enclosures are intended for use indoors and
outdoors to protect the enclosed equipment against water splashed from any
direction. Please observe the following precautions:
Do not wash in water
Use a dry cloth to
remove spray or other
moisture.
Do not immerse
Do not use underwater
Keep terminals dry
Ensure that the multi
connector cover is
tightly closed.
Trademark Information
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe
and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is
provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned
in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to fi nd the information you
need, the following symbols and conventions
are used:
Introduction
This icon marks cautions, information
that should be read before use to prevent
damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that
should be read before using the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the
camera.
This icon indicates that more information
is available elsewhere in this manual or in
the Quick Start Guide.
Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in
the camera’s internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all
new pictures will be stored on the memory card
and delete, playback, and format operations will
apply only to the pictures on the memory card.
The memory card must be removed before the
internal memory can be formatted or used to
store, delete, or view pictures.
First Steps
Basic Photography
More on Photography
Scene Mode
Voice Recordings
Movies
More on Playback
Menu Guide
Technical Notes
i
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or AC
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and
remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing or disconnecting the power
source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualifi ed technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection
after unplugging the product and / or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or AC adapter in
the presence of fl ammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries
or other small parts into their mouths.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the AC adapter
• Use only adapters designated for use
with this product.
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the
plug should be removed with a dry
cloth. Continued use could result in
fi re.
• Do not handle the power cable or go
near the adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or
bend the power cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or
fl ame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed,
take it to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in
fi re or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
ii
Observe proper precautions when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling batteries for
use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using an AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8
lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Charge
the battery either by inserting it in the
camera and connecting the supplied AC
adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62
battery charger (available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or
store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the battery, such as
discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Care should be taken to prevent fi ngers
or other objects from being pinched in
the sliding lens cover or other moving
parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the
fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should
be observed if photographing infants,
when the fl ash should be no less than
one meter (39˝) from the subject.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is touching
a person or object
Such use can result in the person being
burned, and / or their clothes igniting
from the heat of the fl ash.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
iii
Notices
• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language
in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifi cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / television technician for help.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
CAUTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed
that any changes or modifi cations made to
this device that are not expressly approved
by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
S2
iv
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being
copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of certifi ed documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government,
licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards, and tickets,
such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory card or
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted fi les can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy
of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase
all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refi ll it
with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure
to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen ( 73). Care should be taken to
avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
v
Table of Contents
For Your Safety ..............................................................................................ii
Introduction 1
Parts of the Camera....................................................................................... 2
The Monitor................................................................................................... 4
The MV-12 COOL-STATION............................................................................ 6
The EH-63 AC Adapter .................................................................................. 6
First Steps 7
Inserting the Battery ..................................................................................... 7
Charging the Battery..................................................................................... 8
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this
Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational
and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THEUSEOFNON-NIKONELECTRONICACCESSORIESCOULDDAMAGETHECAMERAANDMAYVOIDYOUR
NIKONWARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not approved by
Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries
overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
Nikon dealer.
viii
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S2 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product
malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to
fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your
area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Introduction
1
Parts of the Camera
Power-on lamp ( 12, 14)
Shutter-release
button (
Introduction
Eyelet for
camera
strap
Memory
card slot/
Batterychamber
cover (
7, 10, 11)
16)
Microphone
33, 36, 44)
(
Built-in fl ash (
Memory card slot
(
10−11)
Battery chamber
(
7)
Battery latch ( 7)
Speaker
33, 40, 44)
(
Sliding lens
cover ( 12)
18)
Choose from four movie modes.
Self-timer lamp ( 20) /
AF-assist illuminator
(LED; 16, 80, 83, 95)
Lens (
95)
Sliding lens cover closed
Movie ( 36)
84,
Scene ( 22)
Choose from fi fteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the
rest. An additional voice recording mode is available
for creating audio recordings ( 33).
Auto ( 14)
A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which
the majority of settings are controlled by the
camera. A shooting menu offers control over
seven shooting options.
2
Mode button ( 14, 22, 36)
Press to cycle through shooting modes
as shown below:
Mode indicators
( 14, 22, 36)
(playback)
button ( 17,
41, 65)
Monitor (
14, 84, 95)
Tripod socket
4,
(menu) button
( 22, 35, 36, 58,
65, 72)
Zoom (
/ ) / button
( 15, 22, 41, 42)
Indicator lamp (
Flash lamp ( 16)
(delete) button
( 17, 34, 40, 41, 44)
Multi connector ( 6, 8)
9) /
Introduction
Multi connector cover ( 6, 8)
• Menu navigation: Move cursor up.
• Shooting (
): Display fl ash mode
menu ( 18).
• Menu navigation: Cancel and re-
turn to previous menu, or move
cursor left.
• Shooting (
): Display self-timer
mode menu ( 20).
• Menu navigation: Move cursor
down.
• Shooting (
): Display macro
mode menu ( 21).
Multi selector
Press center ( )
to make selection
• Menu navigation: Display sub-
menu, move cursor right, or
make selection.
3
The Monitor
100NIKON
9999
9999
01.01.2 0 0 5
00:00
9999.JPG
:START
1.0
AUTO
999
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings):
Place the camera in the supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION to:
• Charge the camera battery ( 8)
• View pictures on a television ( 45)
• Copy pictures to a computer ( 47)
• Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 52)
Introduction
USB connector
47, 52)
(
DC-IN connector
( 8)
Camera connector ( 8)
The MV-12 COOL-STATION is not water-resistant.
Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION
Open the multi connector cover and
place the camera in the COOL-STATION
as shown below, making sure that the
connector is fully inserted in the matching connector on the COOL-STATION.
Cover fi ts
here
Removing the Camera from the COOLSTATION
Remove the camera as shown below and
close the multi-connector cover. Make
sure the cover is tightly closed.
The EH-63 AC Adapter
The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can
be connected directly to the camera
or via the MV-12 COOL-STATION
to charge the battery or power the
camera ( 8).
The EH-63 AC adapter is not waterresistant.
Power
lamp
Audio / video
connector
(A / V out;
DC plug (connects to
DC-IN connector)
AC inlet
AC plug
45)
Power cord (connects to
household power outlet)
6
First Steps
Inserting the Battery
The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied).
Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover
1
Slide the cover in the direction shown () until it opens ().
Insert the battery
2
Insert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber. The orange battery
latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted.
Inserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards
could damage the camera. Check to be sure the
battery is in the correct orientation.
The orange battery latch will pop up when the battery is fully inserted,
locking the battery in place.
Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover
3
Close the cover () and slide it in the direction shown until it latches ().
Battery
latch
First Steps
If the Camera Is Wet
Dry the camera with a cloth to prevent water from getting inside.
7
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.
Connect the AC adapter to the MV-12 COOL-STATION
1
After connecting the AC adapter power cord to the AC inlet (), insert
the DC plug into the COOL-STATION’s DC-IN connector () and then plug
the power cord into a household AC power outlet (). The power lamp
on the AC adapter will light ().
First Steps
2
Turn the camera off
2
Charging the Battery
Check that the camera power-on lamp is off. The
battery will not charge when the camera is on.
Place the camera in the COOL-STATION
3
Open the multi connector cover and place the camera in the
COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully
inserted in the matching connector on the COOL-STATION.
4
1
Cover fi ts here
3
8
Charge the battery
4
The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor
will blink green while the battery charges. During
charging, battery status is shown as follows:
Indicator lampDescription
BlinksBattery charging.
OnBattery fully charged.
Flickers
About two hours are required to charge a fully depleted battery.
Remove the camera from the COOL-STATION
5
When charging is complete, remove the camera
from the COOL-STATION, close the multi connector
cover, and unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that
the multi connector cover is tightly closed.
Removing the Battery from the Camera
Turn the camera off ( 12) before removing or inserting
batteries. To eject the battery, slide the battery latch in the
direction shown. The battery can then be removed by hand.
Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe
due caution when removing the battery.
EN-EL8 Batteries
Before using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages
ii–iii and 85 of this manual.
The EH-63 AC Adapter
The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can also be connected directly to the camera as shown at right. Whether connected
directly to the camera or to the MV-12 COOL-STATION, the
EH-63 can be used to power the camera or to charge the battery. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
When connecting the adapter, be sure the DC plug is in the correct orientation.
Inserting the plug upside down could damage the camera or COOL-STATION.
After disconnecting the camera from the AC adapter, make sure that the multi connector cover is tightly closed.
Check that camera is correctly inserted in COOL-STATION. If camera is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement.
First Steps
9
Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or
on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compatible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 82).
If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and
deleted from, the camera’s internal memory. Formatting ( 79) affects internal memory only.
If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback, and de-
First Steps
letion. Formatting affects only the memory card, not internal memory. The
memory card must be removed from the camera before internal memory
can be formatted or used to record, delete, or view pictures.
To insert a memory card:
Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off
1
Inserting Memory Cards
Turn the camera off ( 12) before inserting or removing memory cards.
Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover
2
Slide the cover in the direction shown () until it opens ().
10
Insert the memory card
3
Slide the memory card in terminals fi rst until it clicks into place.
Direction of
insertion
Terminals
Inserting Memory Cards
Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Inserting the card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card.
Before inserting the card, make sure that it is unlocked. If the card is locked, pictures can not be
recorded, deleted, or edited and the card can not
be formatted.
Close the memory card slot cover/battery-chamber cover
4
Close the cover () and slide it in the direction shown until it latches ()
Formatting Memory Cards
Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S2, memory cards must be formatted using the
Format card option in the camera setup menu ( 79).
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the
camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off
and confi rm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open
the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover while the
power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot/battery-
chamber cover and press the card in to partially eject the card.
The card can then be removed by hand.
Lock
switch
11
First Steps
Tur ning the Camera On
DATE
Confirm
No
No
Cancel
Confirm
TIME ZONE
Confirm
a
DATE
Confirm
s
Open the sliding lens cover. The camera will turn on
and the power-on lamp will light. The power-on lamp
shows camera status as follows:
Power-on lampCamera status
OnOn
FlickersBattery exhausted (
OffOff or Auto power off (standby mode)
First Steps
86)
Basic Setup
The fi rst time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be
displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows:
DATE
1
Highlight language.
Cancel
CancelConfirm
Confirm
*
2
Confi rmation dialog displayed.
* Press button to exit without selecting language.
DATE
3
DATE
Set time and date?
No
Ye
Confirm
Confirm
Highlight Yes.
4
TIME ZONE menu displayed.
† See “The Setup Menu: Date” ( 74) for information on setting daylight saving time.
DATE
Set time and date?
Yes
Confirm
Confirm
TIME ZONE
TIME ZONE
London, Casablanc
DaylightSaving
Confirm
Confirm
†
Tur ning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, close the sliding lens cover. The camera is off when the poweron lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC
adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out.
Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode)
If no operations are performed for about fi ve seconds, the monitor will gradually dim
to save power. Full brightness can be restored by pressing the shutter-release button or
operating any of the controls next to the monitor. If no operations are performed for
about a minute, the monitor will turn off altogether and the camera will enter stand-by
mode, further reducing the drain on the battery ( 79).
12
HOME TIME ZONE
Back
Confirm
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
5
Back
Confirm
London, Casablanca
DATE
01
DATE
20
20
DATE
04
DATE
Confirm
AUTO
10
DATE
Confirm
HOME TIME ZONEHOME TIME ZONE
Back
Confirm
BackConfirm
Display map of world time zones.
DATE
7
DATE
YDM
2005..01
0000:
6
Select home time zone.
8
HOME TIME ZONE
HOME TIME ZONE
Back
Confirm
BackConfirm
DATE
DATE
0000:
YDM
2005..01
First Steps
Display DATE menu.
Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and
Year may differ in some areas).
DATE
9
DATE
0000:
YDM
200520 ..
10
DATE
DATE
1510:
Highlight D M Y.Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to
edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.
11
Choose date display order.
DATE
1510:
Confirm
Confirm
200504 ..20
12
Exit to current mode.
DATE
Do Not Touch the Lens
Avoid touching the camera lens when opening or closing the sliding lens cover.
The Camera Clock
The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected,
and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging. The clock and
birthday counter may be reset when the battery runs low; when the battery is exhausted, the DATE menu will be displayed automatically. If the clock is not set, a (“date not set”)
icon will fl ash in the monitor during shooting. Pictures taken while this icon is displayed will
have a time stamp of “00.00.0000 00:00,” while movies will be dated “01.01.2005 00:00.”
Confirm
Confirm
AUTO
AUTO
200520 ..04
10
10
13
Basic Photography
AUTO
10
This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras.
Step 1 — Select Mode
Open the sliding lens cover. The camera will turn on
and the power-on lamp will light. Press the mode button until the green
camera is ready to shoot when the view through the
camera lens is displayed in the monitor.
Basic Photography
Shooting mode: indi-
cates auto mode.
fi ve options depending on
how picture will be used
( 59). Default is .
Flash mode: choose from fi ve modes according to lighting and creative intent ( 18). Default is AUTO.
(auto) mode indicator lights. The
Battery indicator: appears when battery is
running low.
21). In addition, a seven-item shooting menu gives full control over such settings as
white balance and exposure compensation ( 58).
14
Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery. If fl ash fi res, monitor
will turn off while fl ash recharges.
Battery exhausted. No pictures can be taken until battery has been recharged or replaced with fully-charged spare battery. Power-on lamp
fl ickers.
Step 2 — Frame the Picture
Zo
Ready the camera
1
Hold the camera steadily in both hands.
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid muffl ed sound or dark or partially obscured
pictures, keep fi ngers and other objects away from
the microphone, lens, fl ash, and AF-assist lamp.
Frame the subject
2
The camera is equipped with two types of built-in
zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up
to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing
is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a
total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your
subject in the center of the monitor:
• Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.
• Press the button to zoom in on your subject
so that it fi lls a larger area of the frame.
• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum
magnifi cation, holding the button down for
over a second will trigger digital zoom, and the
zoom indicator will turn yellow. Use the and
buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom
range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the
zoom indicator turns white.
Digital Zoom
In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike
optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible
in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply
enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
out
Indicator shows
amount of zoom
Digital zoom
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Do Not Touch the Lens
Avoid touching the lens when opening or closing the sliding lens cover.
Close the Multi-Connector Cover
Make sure the multi-connector cover is tightly closed before using the camera.
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Step 3 — Focus and Shoot
Focus
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set
focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will
automatically focus on the subject at the center of
the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
With the shutter-release button pressed halfway,
check the focus and fl ash indicators:
On
indicator
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Focus
Indicator lamp
(fl ash lamp)
Take the picture
2
Press the shutter release button the rest of the way
down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the
shutter-release button down smoothly (a blur warning may appear at slow shutter speeds; 78).
Subject in focus.
(green)
Camera unable to focus on subject at
Blinks
center of frame. Using focus lock, focus
red
on another subject at same distance, then
recompose picture and shoot (
On
Flash will fi re when picture is taken.
(red)
Blinks
Flash is charging.
red
Off Flash is off or not required.
Focus indicator
92).
Indicator lamp
(fl ash lamp)
During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the internal memory / memory card indicator (
or ) will blink. The camera can continue to take pictures until the (wait) icon is
displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or dis-
connect the power source while the internal memory / memory card indicator is
blinking or the icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in
these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
The AF-Assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing
the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit (
80).
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Step 4 — View the Results
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A picture will be displayed in the monitor.
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View additional pictures
2
Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Pictures are displayed briefl y
at low resolution while being read from memory,
making it possible to scroll rapidly through pictures
without waiting for each image to be displayed at
full resolution. Keep the multi selector pressed to
scroll quickly to the desired picture.
To return to shooting mode, press the button again.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the
monitor, press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or
down to highlight an option and then press the
center of the multi selector to make a selection.
• No: Exit without deleting the picture.
• Yes : Delete the picture.
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The Button
If the button is pressed for about one second while the sliding lens cover is closed,
the camera will turn on in playback mode. To turn the camera off, press the button
again.
More About Playback
For more information on playback, see “More on Playback” ( 41).
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:Confirm
AUTO
:Confirm
Using the Flash
The following fl ash modes are available:
ModeHow it worksWhen to use it
AUTO
Auto
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Flash Cancel
(off)
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Anytime Flash
( fi ll fl ash)
Slow sync
Flash fi res when lighting is
poor.
Flash fi res several times at low
intensity before main fl ash;
pictures are further processed
to reduce red-eye if required
( 19).
Flash will not fi re even when
lighting is poor.
Flash fi res whenever picture
is taken.
Auto fl ash combined with slow
shutter speeds.
Best choice in most situations.
Use to reduce “red-eye” in portraits.
Works best when subject looks directly
at low-intensity fl ashes. Not recommended when quick shutter response
is required.
Use to capture natural lighting under
dim light or where use of fl ash is prohibited. If (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Use to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light.
1
Display fl ash-mode menu.
3
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Flash
AUTO
AUTO
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2
Highlight mode.
Exit menu (to exit without changing
mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display.
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Flash
AUTO
AUTO
:Confirm
:Confirm
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly “grainy.” This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ), shutter
speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter
speed required for exposure is very slow, a (camera
shake) warning be displayed. Use of a tripod or support is
recommended. Mottling may appear in pictures taken when
this icon is displayed.
Dust or Mist
Light from the fl ash refl ected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the fl ash off and try again.
Red-eye Reduction
The COOLPIX S2 uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause
the subject’s pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. The camera then analyzes the
image for red-eye; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to reduce its effects (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). This slightly increases the amount of time needed to
record each picture. If red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results, try again
at another fl ash setting.
Default Flash Mode
When the camera is turned on in (auto) mode, the most recent fl ash setting will be
restored; in other modes, the fl ash will be reset to the default for the selected mode.
Reset all ( 80) resets the fl ash to AUTO ( mode) or to the default for the current
mode (assist and scene modes).
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out,
the fl ash has a range of 0.3 – 2.5 m (1´ – 8´2˝). The range at maximum zoom is 0.3 –1.4 m
(1´ – 4´7˝). As a result, the fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances
of less than 0.3 m (1´). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting
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ON
:Confirm
OFF
OFF
AUTO
10
AUTO
10
AUTO
10
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button
is pressed. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a fl at, level surface.
1
Self-timer
ON
Display self-timer menu.
3
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Exit menu (to exit without changing
mode, wait two seconds). Selection
is shown by icon in display.
5
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF
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2
4
10
10
Start timer; display in monitor shows
seconds remaining before shutter is
released. To stop timer before picture
is taken, press shutter-release button
again or press multi selector left.
10
10
Set focus and exposure.
The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will
blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi nal second to warn that the shutter
is about to be released.
Self-timer
Highlight ON.
OFF
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF
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