For advanced use of the camera, read the Reference Manual
(in pdf format) which is available in many languages including
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi and Telugu.
See the reverse side for information to download the file.
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Shooting Features
Playback Features
Recording and Playing Back Movies
General Camera Setup
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Technical Notes and Index
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Introduction
Read This First
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S2800 digital camera. Before using the camera,
please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the
information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer
to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the
camera.
COOLPIX S2800
Digital Camera
USB Cable UC-E6Audio Video Cable
• User’s Manual (this manual)• Warranty
1
A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires
a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase
(A12).
2
This item is supplied only if the camera was purchased in India, and is described in this
manual as being “optional,” “available separately,” etc.
NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.
Camera StrapRechargeable Li-ion
2
EG-CP14
Battery EN-EL19
ViewNX 2 CD
Charging AC Adapter
EH-70P
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About This Manual
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback”
(A10).
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see
“Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Downloading the “Reference Manual”
Refer to the Reference M anual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference
Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from
the Adobe website.
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Other Information
• Symbols and Conventions
SymbolDescription
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B
C
A/E/FThese icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
* Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.
This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the
camera.
This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the
camera.
E*: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index”
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or
messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that
monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online 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 information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for
contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC
Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal 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.
Before Taking Important Images
Before taking imag es on important occasions (s uch 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 profits that may result from product malfunction.
NIKON WARRANTY.
Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
authentic Nikon product.
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About the Manuals
• No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
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the documentation at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the atten tion of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was 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 was 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 certified 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 certificates, 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.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files 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 refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A73). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.
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For Your Safety
To pr event da mage to y our Niko n product or injury to yourse lf or to o thers, read the f ollowin g
safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety
instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
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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 Charging
AC Adapter, unplug the Charging 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
Charging AC Adapter could result in injury.
Repairs should be performed only by
qualified technicians. Should the camera or
Charging AC Adapter break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service
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representative for inspection, after
unplugging the product and/or removing
the battery.
Do not use the camera or Charging
AC Adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fire.
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 battery or other
small parts into their mouths.
Do not remain in contact with the
camera, battery charger, or AC
adapter for extended periods
while the devices are on or in use
Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving
the devices in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in lowtemperature burns.
Do not leave the product where it
will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, such as in an
enclosed automobile or in direct
sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution could
cause damage or fire.
Observe caution when handling
the battery
The battery may leak, overheat or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling the battery for
use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the Charging
AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery
by using a camera that supports battery
charging. To perform this operation, use
either Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
(included) or the Charge by computer
function. The Battery Charger MH-66
(available separately) is also available to
charge the battery without using a
camera.
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery
or attempt to remove or break the
battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in
order to insulate it before transporting.
Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is 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.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or skin,
rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following precautions
when handling the Charging AC
Adapter
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire 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 fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near the
Charging AC Adapter during lightning
storms. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in electric shock.
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• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or
bend the USB cable, place it under heavy
objects, or expose it to heat or flames.
Should the insulation be damaged and
the wires become exposed, take it to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
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for inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC
Adapter with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC
inverters. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the product or
cause overheating or fire.
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
Be careful that your fingers or other objects
are not pinched by the lens cover or other
moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs included 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.
Using the flash close to your
subject’s eyes could cause
temporary visual impairment
The flash should be no less than 1 meter (3
ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Particular care should be observed when
photographing infants.
Do not operate the flash with the
flash window touching a person or
object
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass
and to prevent liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the hospital
Turn the power off while inside the airplane
during take off or landing. Do not use
wireless network functions while in the air.
Follow the instructions of the hospital when
using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves emitted by this
camera may disrupt the electronic systems
of the airplane or the instruments of the
hospital. If you are using an Eye-Fi card,
remove it from the camera before boarding
an aircraft or entering a hospital.
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS–
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.,
use an attachment plug adapter of the
proper configuration for the power outlet if
needed.
The power supply unit is intended to be
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor
mount position.
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 harmf ul 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.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that
any changes or modifications 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.
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Notice for Customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to
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the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after ha ndling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users
in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate
collection at an appropriate collection
point. Do not dispose of as household
waste.
• Separate collection and recycling helps
conserve natural resources and prevent
negative consequences for human
health and the environment that might
result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the retailer
or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is to be
collected separately. The
following apply only to users in
European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with this
symbol or not, are designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer
or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................... ii
Read This First ....................................................... ii
Confirming the Package Contents ................. ii
About This Manual .................................................. iii
Information and Precautions ............................. v
For Your Safety ................................................. viii
WARNINGS ................................................................ viii
Notices .................................................................... xi
Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1
The Camera Body................................................. 1
Attaching the Camera Strap ............................... 3
Using Menus (the d Button)....................... 4
The Monitor ........................................................... 6
Use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.
1 Press the d button.
• The menu is displayed.
Parts of the Camera
3 Select the desired menu icon.
• The menu is changed.
4
Set up
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Electronic VR
Motion detection
2 Press the multi selector J.
• The current menu icon is displayed in
yellow.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
AF area mode
Menu icons
4 Press the k button.
• The menu options become selectable.
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Electronic VR
Motion detection
5 Select a menu option.6 Press the k button.
• The settings for the option you
selected are displayed.
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Electronic VR
Motion detection
Electronic VR
Auto
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7 Select a setting.8 Press the k button.
• The setting you selected is applied.
• When you are finished u sing the menu,
Electronic VR
Auto
O
C Setting Menu Options
• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the
camera. Unavailable options are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release
button, A (shooting mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button.
press the d button.
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The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes
depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.
By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the
camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A73)).
• Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated
by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).
• The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.
B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct
Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could
damage the camera.
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Battery latch
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp
and monitor have turned off, and then open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
Move the battery l atch in the direction indicated by t he arrow
(1) to eject the battery (2).
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter.
• If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter
to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly
until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting
to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
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* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or
region in which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if
the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC
Adapter.
2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.
• Keep the camera turned off.
• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an
angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Charge lamp
Electrical
outlet
USB cable
(included)
• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.
• Shooting is not possible while the camera is connected to the Charging AC Adapter.
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