Nikon S202 User Manual

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

• D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited.

• 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.

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Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

B High-sensitivity Shooting Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

c More on Playback

D Movies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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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 Nikon-authorized 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 qualified 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 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.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak 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 AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).

• 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.

• Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. 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 battery charger

• 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 power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. 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 flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or battery charger 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 DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

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 supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

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.

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Notices

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.

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.

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 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product 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.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................................4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...........................................................................................................8

The e (Mode) Button ..................................................................................................................................8

The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14

Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................15

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................15

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................16

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................18

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................19

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................20

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................21

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................22

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................24

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................26

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................26

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................26

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................32

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B High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ............................................................................................ 33

Shooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting Mode.....................................................................33

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 34

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................34

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................34

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................35

Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................40

c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 43

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................43

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................44

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................45

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................46

Compensating Blurred Images After Shooting: Electronic VR.................................................47

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................48

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................49

Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................50

Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode..........................................................................................................50

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................51

Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode ..................................................................................52

Calendar and List by Date Menus..............................................................................................................53

D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 54

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................54

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................55

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................55

w Electronic VR ...................................................................................................................................................56

Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................57

Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................59

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................59

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 60

Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................60

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................61

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................61

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................62

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................65

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................66

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................67

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................68

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................................71

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 73

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................73

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu ......................................................74

A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................75

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................77

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................79

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................81

F Color Options .................................................................................................................................................81

G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................82

Face Priority.............................................................................................................................................................84

Restrictions on Camera Settings ................................................................................................................85

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................86

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................86

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................88

c Delete ...................................................................................................................................................................89

d Protect ..............................................................................................................................................................89

f Rotate image ..................................................................................................................................................89

h Copy .....................................................................................................................................................................90

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................91

Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................92

a Menus .................................................................................................................................................................92

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................93

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................94

e Monitor Settings ..........................................................................................................................................97

f Date Imprint.....................................................................................................................................................98

w Electronic VR ................................................................................................................................................100

u Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................101

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................102

k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................102

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................103

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n Language ........................................................................................................................................................104

o Video Mode ..................................................................................................................................................104

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................105

r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................107

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................108

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 108

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................108

Image File and Folder Names ....................................................................................................... 109

Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 110

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................112

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................112

Error Messages ...................................................................................................................................113

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 117

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 122

Supported Standards ...................................................................................................................... 125

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 126

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S202 digital camera. This manual was 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.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

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.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• 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 in the computer monitor are indicated in bold (ex. Yes).

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

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.

Introduction

C 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.

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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:

Introduction

• 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. See the URL 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 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 For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10

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 normall y. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• 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 specifications of the hardware and software described in

these manuals 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 these manuals is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attent ion of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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Information and Precautions

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 gove rnment 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 ce rtified documents stipulate d 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.

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 e xample, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen ( A93). Care should b e taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

1 Self-timer lamp...............................................30

2 Shutter-release button..............................24

3 Power switch...................................................20

4 Power-on lamp ...................................20, 102

5 Built-in flash......................................................28

6 Lens .........................................................112, 122

7 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11

8 Speaker.............................................................102

9 Lens cover ......................................................110

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Opening the pin cover

Parts of the Camera

5 6

7 8

Introduction

1 Flash lamp.........................................................29

Zoom buttons ................................................22

f : wide .......................................................22

g : tele..........................................................22

h : thumbnail playback.....................43

i : playback zoom................................44

j : help ........................................................11

c (shooting/playback) button

.............................................................................8, 26

4 e (mode) button ....................................8

5 Multi selector......................................................9

6 k (apply selection) button ......................9

7 l (delete) button.........................26, 27, 59

8 d button ......................10, 34, 55, 74, 86

9 Monitor..................................................................6

10 Cable connector............................60, 62, 66

11 Tripod socket

Pin/power connector cover

.......................................................60, 62, 66, 108

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................14, 18

14 Battery-chamber............................................14

15 Memory card slot..........................................18

16 Battery latch .............................................14, 15

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Parts of the Camera

F3.1

1/60

600

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 97).

Shooting

7 8

20 19

600

1600

18 17

1/60

F3.1

F3.11/60

1314

1516

1 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 34, 54

2 Macro mode....................................................31

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 22, 31

4 Exposure/focus lock ...................................41

5 Focus indicator ..............................................24

6 Flash mode.......................................................28

7 Battery level indicator................................ 20

Electronic vibration reduction icon

..............................................................................100

“Date not set” indicator ......................... 113

Time zone indicator....................................94

10 Date imprint ....................................................98

Image mode....................................................75

Movie options ................................................55

Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

a Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)...............................................20

b Movie length...............................................54

13 Internal memory indicator......................21

14 Aperture .............................................................24

15 Focus area.................................................24, 82

16 Focus area (Face Priority).................24, 82

17 Shutter speed .................................................24

18 ISO sensitivity..........................................29, 81

19 Exposure compensation value ............32

20 Self-timer indicator......................................30

21 Color options ..................................................81

22 White balance mode..................................77

23 Continuous shooting mode ..................79

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Introduction

a b

1 Date of recording.........................................16

2 Time of recording.........................................16

3 Battery level indicator................................ 20

a Compensated image.............................47

b Electronic VR not available.............. 100

5 Protect icon......................................................89

8 Internal memory indicator......................26

9 Electronic VR guide .....................................47

The icons displayed differ depending on the settings configured during shooting.

Image mode....................................................75

Movie options ................................................55

a Current frame number/

total number of frames*......................26

b Movie length

.............................................59

10 Movie playback indicator ........................59

11 Calendar/List by Date guide.......... 50, 51

12 Print set icon....................................................71

13 Small picture....................................................49

14 D-Lighting icon..............................................46

15 Filename .........................................................109

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Basic Operations

The c (Shooting/Playback) Button

Introduction

The e (Mode) Button

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

Auto mode (A 20) Scene mode (A 34)

Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode.

If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26).

Press e during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or during playback to display the playback-mode selection menu. Use the multi selector (A 9) to choose the desired mode.

• Press c to switch between the mode-selection

menus for shooting mode and playback mode.

High-sensitivity shooting mode (A 33)

Movie mode (A 54)

Shooting

Setup mode (A 91)

Playback-mode Selection Menu

Playback mode (A 26)

Calendar mode (A 50)

Play

List by date mode (A 51) Setup mode (A 91)

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Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up.

Display o

Display n (self-timer)

(A 30) menu.

Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down.

For Playback

Select previous picture.

For the Menu Screen

Move cursor up.

Move corsor left

or return to

previous screen.

Move cursor down.

(exposure compensation) (A 32) menu.

Apply selection.

Select next picture.

Move corsor right or go to next screen (apply selection).

Apply selection (go to next screen).

Flash mode

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Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Shooting

Introduction

C Note on the Multi Selector

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J and K.

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Basic Operations

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).

Introduction

Press d again to exit the menu.

Displayed when there are more previous menu items.

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity

Displayed when

Color options

there are one or more menu items to follow.

Shooting menu

AF area mode

Exit

Press the multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set

of options.

Shooting menu

Exit

The selected option.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

AF area mode

Face priority

Auto Manual Center

Exit

Press the multi selector K or k to apply selection.

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Basic Operations

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.

White balance

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Exit Back

Attaching the Camera Strap

Introduction

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or

when the battery is running low.

1 Connect the power cable.

First Steps

Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.

2 Charge the battery.

Insert the battery at an angle as shown 1, and set it in the battery charger 2.

CHARGE lamp starts blinking when battery is inserted 3. Charging is complete when lamp stops blinking 4.

About 100 minutes are required to charge a fully depleted battery.

R A H

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T I L

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Charging the Battery

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to

Flickers

95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

3 Unplug the charger.

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

B Note on the Battery Charger

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii and iv before using the battery charger. The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use with incompatible batteries.

First Steps

B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 111), before using the battery.

• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.

C Note on AC power supply

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon). 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.

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Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera.

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

First Steps

2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

Use the side of the battery to push aside the orange battery latch in the direction of the arrow 1, and fully insert the battery 2.

The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the correct

orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown removed by hand

1. The battery can then be

• Note that the battery may become hot during use;

observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on.

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the

camera on in playback mode.

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

D Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode)

The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 102).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.

First Steps

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9).

3 Choose Yes and press k.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press k.

The home time zone menu is displayed.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set the date.

1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the multi selector I to choose Daylight saving. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time

option on and off.

3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.

Date

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Time zone

London,Casablanca

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Select your home time zone (A 96) and press

The Date menu is displayed.

6 Edit the date.

• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the cursor in the following order.

D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y

• Press J to return to the previous cursor.

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press k or press K.

The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode.

Home time zone

London,Casablanca

Back

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

200801

0000

200811

1015

First Steps

D Changing the date and time

To change the current date and time, go into Date (A 94) in the setup menu (A 91), choose Date and follow the instructions above, starting from step 6. To change the time zone and daylight saving settings, go into Date in the setup menu, choose Time zone, and change the settings (A 91, 94).

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Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 108).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

First Steps

1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.

Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make

sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

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Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 103). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and o ther data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.

• Do not turn the camera off or o pen the battery-chamber /memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S202, be sure to format them using this camera (A 103).

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B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data

is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Take out the battery or memory card

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on.

Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.

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2 Press e.

3 Use the multi selector to choose A and press

The camera enters A (auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Battery

exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and image mode setting

Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

(A 75).

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

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Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 52 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.

Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is y Normal (3264).

• The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback

disappear after a few seconds (A 97).

D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing d in A (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (A 75), white balance setting (A 77), and to apply continuous shooting (A 79), ISO sensitivity (A 81), color options (A 81) and AF area (A 82), to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.

D Electronic vibration Reduction

When the flash mode (A 28) is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) while Electronic VR is set to Auto in the setup menu (A 106), the R icon may appear in the monitor. The appearance of R indicates shooting conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be pronounced. In these situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them. Even if pictures are taken with Electronic VR set to Off (default setting), blurring in pictures resulting from camera shake can be compensated during playback for pictures marked with S (A 47).

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash and speaker.

Place the flash upwards when shooting images in “tall” (portrait) orientation.

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2 Frame the picture.

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default). If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a double border and the rest by a single border.

AF area will not appear when shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible

in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom buttons are pressed.

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Optical

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Digital

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Digital Zoom and Image Quality

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification, holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. With digital zoom, you can magnify a subject up to 4× the maximum magnification of optical zoom (3×) for a total of up to 12× magnification.

Focus will be on the center of the screen (without active focus area display) when digital zoom is in effect.

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Optical zoom (up to 3×).

Digital zoom is in effect.

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality. The V icon appears under the zoom indicator at the top of the monitor to mark the maximum zoom ratio possible before deterioration from digital zoom occurs.

When the zoom ratio exceeds V towards the telephoto side, the zoom indicator will turn yellow and picture quality will begin to deteriorate.

C Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation

The position of V under the zoom indicator moves closer to the telephoto side as the image size selected for image mode (A 75) gets smaller. Deterioration from digital zoom will not occur until the zoom ratio reaches the following levels for each mode.

When the zoom ratio reaches the following levels, zoom operations pause temporarily. If you continue to press g (i) and increase the zoom after this point, the images will start to get grainier.

Image Mode Zoom rate Image Mode Zoom rate

S, R, P

Digital zoom can be turned off (A 101).

3× (maximum optical zoom)

L 3.6× (1.2 digital zoom)

4.2× (1.4 digital zoom)

N 9× (3 digital zoom)

12× (4 digital zoom)

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When people’s faces (front view) are recognized:

Camera will focus on the face surrounded by the doubleborder active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the

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double border glows green.

When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized:

Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

When digital zoom is in effect and the camera is focused on the center of the screen, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. The active focus area is not displayed.

When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture values also appear.

Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border for face recognition may blink, or the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. All of these cases indicate that the camera is not focused. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

See “AF Area Mode” (A 82) or “Face Priority” (A 84) for more information about Face Priority.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

C During Recording

While images are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the indicator for the number of exposures or movie length remaining will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are 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.

C Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the focus indicator glow green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock ( between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force wh en pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

83). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance

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Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take picture.

D Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down (A 28).

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

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Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures.

Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being

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read from the memory card or internal memory. Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting

mode.

When playing back pictures stored on the camera memory, C appears. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images stored on the memory card are played back.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector

to select Yes and press

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

C Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option Use Description A

Playback zoom g (i)

View thumbnails f (h)

Electronic VR

Switch to shooting mode

Press g (i) to enlarge the picture up to 10×.

k to return to full-frame playback.

Press

Press f (h) to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.

If the picture displayed in the monitor is marked with S, press compensate blurring (A 47).

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.

k to

C Power on by pressing c

If the c button is pressed continuously while the power is OFF, the power will be switched ON and playback mode will be started up.

C Viewing Pictures

• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

• Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and

displayed.

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C Deleting the Last Picture Taken

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken. When the confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed, use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.6-4.0 m (2.0-13.1 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.1 m (2.0-6.9 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.

U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).

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W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Y Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D will disappear after few seconds regardless of the Photo info option (A 97).

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

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Using the Flash

B The W (Off) Indicator

Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is Off (W):

• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).

• The E is displayed when the camer a automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused

by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and

try again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default setting is U (auto) (except for some modes in scene mode). When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default flash setting for all modes.

C Red-eye Reduction

The COOLPIX S202 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “redeye” after a picture is taken, N ikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the ima ge as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-re lease button operates normally to take another picture. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Not recommended when shutter-release timing is essential.

• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.

• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.

• Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s

and press k.

10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions

(such as weddings)

2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

10s

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp remains lit and stops blinking.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.).

1 Press p (macro mode).

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds.

Macro mode

3 Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture.

The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (4 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is positioned before K).

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C Macro Mode

In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.

C The Macro Mode Setting

When macro mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default macro setting for all modes.

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press the multi selector o (exposure

compensation).

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure.

• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.

• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “–” side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Exposure compensation

3 The setting is applied.

• The H icon is displayed in the monitor.

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C Exposure Compensation Value

When exposure compensation is adjusted in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off returns exposure compensation to 0.0.

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

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High-sensitivity Shooting Mode

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In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

1 Enter high-sensitivity shooting

mode by pressing e in

High sensitivity

shooting mode, selecting B (use the multi selector), and then pressing k.

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

When people’s faces (front view) are recognized the camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double AF area.

When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.

See “AF Area Mode“ (A 82) or “Face Priority” (A 84) for more information about Face Priority.

B Notes on High-sensitivity Shooting Mode

• This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended.

• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

• Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.

D Options that can be used in High-sensitivity Shooting

Settings can be changed for Flash mode (A 28), Self-timer (A 30), Macro mode (A 31) and Exposure Compensation (A32).

Pressing the d button in high-sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in shooting menu (except ISO Sensitivity) (A 73).

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

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Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

b Portrait f Party/indoor j Night landscape n Copy

c Landscape g Beach/snow k Close-up o Backlight

d Sports h Sunset l Museum p Panorama assist

e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn m Fireworks show

Setting the Scene Mode

1 Enter scene mode by pressing e

in shooting mode, selecting C (use the multi selector), and then

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pressing k.

2 Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired scene and press k.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

D Image Mode

A Image mode (A 75) can be set in the Scene menu. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except for movie menu).

Scene menu

Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawnd Night landscape Close-up

Exit

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Features

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

•

Focus will be set on people’s faces if it recognizes people’s faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.

•

If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

•

The camera will continuously focus on different objects until you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus.

• While shutter-releas e button is held down, pictures are take n at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R Normal (3264). This rate is maintained for up to 4 pictures.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

84) for more information.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A28); n, self-timer (A30);

, macro mode (A31); o, exposure compensation (A32).

C Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value are cancelled and these settings return to their default scene values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

e Night portrait OQ

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

• Focus will be set on people’s faces if it recognizes people’s faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (A 84) for more information.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.

• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

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n Off

p Off o 0.0

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended for dark locations.

m V

Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: For those scene modes with Q, noise reduction is carried out automatically so th e time taken to

save an image will be longer than usual.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses at the center of the screen.

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

i Dusk/dawn OQ

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

j Night landscape OQ

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

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m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: For those scene modes with Q, noise reduction is carried out automatically so th e time taken to

save an image will be longer than usual.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

•

Macro mode (A31) will be changed to ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

•

The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (4 in.) at the zoom position at which zoom indicator is positioned before

and the zoom indicator glow green (the

). The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 82). When k is pressed,

camera focuses on subject in active focus area. The camera will continuously focus on different objects until

•

you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus.

•

As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.

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m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.).

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A79).

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

m Fireworks show O

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area (A 6) always

glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best

Shooting Suited for the Scene

results.

1 Use the multi selector to choose p

Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k

Panorama direction icons (I) are displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

(A 34).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press k.

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L). Yellow direction icons (I I) appear for the selected direction. When you press k, the selected direction is set, and a white direction icon (I) appears for that direction.

Apply flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

Scene menu

Museum Fireworks show Copy Backlight Panorama assist

Exit

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

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3 Shoot the first picture.

The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor.

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4 Shoot the second picture.

Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.

Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

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5 Press k when shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

Exit

B Panorama Assist

Flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-mode setting (A 75) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 102) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

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D Exposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same exposure, whitebalance, and focus settings.

Exit

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 61) and use Panorama Maker (A 64) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail

1/ 10

images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures Use the multi selector to choose pictures. 9

Change number of pictures displayed

Cancel thumbnail playback

f (h)

When f (h) is pressed, display picture thumbnails in the following order:

g (i)

4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16

When g (i) is pressed, the number of thumbnails changes reversely.

Press k.26

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When pictures for which Print set (A 71) and Protect (A 89) settings have been configured

are selected, the icons in the illustration to the right appear. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Print set icon Protect icon

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Film frames

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

3.0

Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.

The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom out f (h)

Zoom increases each time g (i) is pressed, to a maximum of 10×.

Zoom decreases each time f (h) is pressed. When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

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Switch to fullframe playback

Crop picture

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture.

Press k.26

Press d to crop current picture to contain only

the portion visible in the monitor.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

Pictures Taken in Face Priority

When g (i) is pressed during full-frame playback mode for pictures taken in Face priority (A 84), the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on

during shooting time) as the centralized point. If several faces are recognized, the picture will be enlarged using the face (which

was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.

You can change the zoom ratio by pressing g (i) or f (h).

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX S202 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 109). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A 46)

Electronic VR (A 47)

Crop (A 48)

Small picture (A 49)

C Picture Editing

• Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of 16:9 (1920) (A 75) can not be edited (except

electronic vibration reduction).

• The COOLPIX S202 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S202 digital cameras.

• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S202 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

1st editing D-Lighting Electronic VR Crop Small picture

D-Lighting ––

Electronic VR

Crop ––––

Small picture ––––

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• The D-Lighting or Electronic VR should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

• Electronic VR cannot be applied to pictures on which advanced red-eye reduction was applied.

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Compensate for blurring caused by camera shake, and create a sharper copy of the picture.

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

2nd editing

✔✔

✔

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✔✔

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D Original Pictures and Edited

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Print set (A 71) and Protect (A 89) settings configured for original pictures are not reflected in

their edited copies.

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Editing Pictures

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 43) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu will be shown.

2 Choose D-Lighting with the multi selector

and press k.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

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3 Choose OK and press k.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press k.

D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback.

D More Information

See, “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

Playback menu

D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect

Exit

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Blurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled, and marked with S (electronic VR guide) in full-frame playback mode, can be compensated with electronic VR after shooting. When electronic VR is applied to pictures after they are shot, compensated copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from playback

mode (A 26) and press k.

Blurring compensation can only be applied to pictures marked with S.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose OK and press

Compensated image is created. To cancel vibration reduction, choose Cancel and press k.

For compensated images, the R icon is displayed in the monitor during playback.

B Note on Electronic VR

In addition to the restrictions described in “Restrictions on Picture

Editing” (

•

• Pictures with Date imprint (A 98).

• Pictures taken with other cameras.

• Pictures with minor blur, or pictures that are badly blurred.

• Pictures taken with slow or very fast sh utter speeds.

• Pictures with sensitivity of ISO 800 or above (A 81).

• Pictures that an R icon or Q icon is displayed (A 100).

D More Information

See “Electronic VR (The Setup Menu)“ (A 100) or “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

45), electronic VR cannot be used for the following pictures: Pictures on which advanced red-eye reduction was applied (A29). Pictures taken with

Continuous, BSS

(Best Shot Selector),

Multi-shot 16

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, or

Intvl timer shooting (A

Reduce blur?

Cancel

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Editing Pictures

4.0

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 44) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to

zoom in on the image.

2 Refine copy composition.

Press g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture

until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

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3 Press d.

4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and

press k.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

Save this image as displayed?

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4.0

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).

•y 3,264 × 2,448 •e

•j 1,024 × 768•k

When the image-mode setting for a cropped copy is 320 appear around the picture during playback, and the m or n small picture icons will appear on the left side of the monitor.

2,592 × 1,944•g

640 × 480

•l 320 × 240

2,048 × 1,536•h

•m 160 × 120

×240 or 160×120, a gray frame will

1,600 × 1,200•i

1,280 × 960

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

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Editing Pictures

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Cre ate a sma ll copy o f the cur rent p icture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

Option Description

l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120

Suited to television playback.

Suited to display on web pages.

Suitable for e-mail attachments.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 43) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Small pic.

and press k.

3 Choose the desired copy size and press k.

4 Choose Yes and press k.

A new, smaller copy is created.

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

Playback menu

Rotate image Small pic. Copy

Exit

Small pic.

640× 480

320× 240 160× 120

Exit

Create small picture file?

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Viewing Pictures by Date

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In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. When d is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, protection and transfer.

Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode

1 Enter calendar mode by pressing

e in playback mode, selecting

B (use the multi selector), and then pressing k.

2 Choose the desired date and press k.

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Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow. Press f (h) to view the previous month, or press g (i)

to view the following month.

The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame. Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to

calendar mode.

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Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

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Viewing Pictures by Date

1 Enter list by date mode by pressing

e in playback mode, selecting

C (use the multi selector), and then pressing k.

Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

2 Choose the desired date and press k.

Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.

The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame. Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to

the date list.

List by date

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Viewing Pictures by Date

Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode

The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.

To Use Description A

Select date Use the multi selector to select a date. 9

Select month (calendar mode only)

Switch to full-frame playback

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Delete picture

View calendar or list by date menu

View playbackmode menu

f (h)

g (i)

Press f (h) to view the previous month, or press g (i) to view the following month.

Press k to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Press f (h) in full-frame playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.

Press l after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press k to delete all pictures taken on the selected date.

Press d to display the calendar or list by date menu.

Press e to display the playback-mode selection menu.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

B Notes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode

• Up to 9,000 pictures can be displayed in calendar mode or in list by date mode. If more pictures exist, “*” is displayed next to the number.

• Pictures taken with no date stamp are not listed in these modes.

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Viewing Pictures by Date

Calendar and List by Date Menus

Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.

D-Lighting* A 46 Print set A 71 Slide show A 88 Delete A 89 Protect A 89 Rotate image* A 89 Small pic.* A 49 * During full-frame playback only

When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 50, 51), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press d.

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B Print Set

When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other da tes? will be displayed. Select Yes to add the new print to the existing marking. Select No to remove the existing print and leave only the new marking.

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Movies

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Recording Movies

To shoot movies, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Movies are recorded without sound.

1 Enter movie mode by pressing e

in shooting mode, selecting D (use the multi selector), and then pressing k.

Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

Movies

B Recording Movies

• Flash mode (A 28) and exposure compensation (A 32) can only be used for time-lapse (A 57) movies. Macro mode (A 31) is available in all modes. Self-timer (A 30) cannot be used.

• Flash mode, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Digital zoom cannot be used just before recording a movie, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are recorded (except for time lapse movies).

• With the exception of Time-lapse movieP mode, the angle of view (field of view) when shooting movies is smaller than when shooting still pictures.

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D Changing Movie Settings

Movie options or Electronic VR can be changed (A 55).

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The Movie Menu

Movie options and Electronic VR (A 56) settings can be changed from the

movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Option Image size and frame rate

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

L Small size 320P

S Small size 320

N Time-lapse movieP

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

The camera automatically takes pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie. Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

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The Movie Menu

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

Option

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

L Small size 320P 1 min 34 s 7 min 20 s

S Small size 320 3 min 4 s 14 min 30 s

N Time-lapse movieP

(A 57)

* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.

All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB. Therefore, the 2 GB maximum movie length will be displayed even when memory cards with greater capacities are used.

Internal memory

(approx. 52 MB)

47 s 3 min 40 s

555 frames 1,800 frames per movie

Memory card

(256 MB)

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

w Electronic VR

Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.

Movies

Option Description

x On

k Off

(default setting)

Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except Time-lapse movieP.

Disable electronic VR.

An indicator appears in the monitor when electronic VR is enabled (A 6). (There is no indicator for when the setting is Off.)

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Time-Lapse Movies

555

Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.

The Movie Menu

1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie

options from the movie menu and press k.

2 Choose Time-lapse movieP and press k.

3 Choose the interval between shots and press

Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.

Movie

Movie options Electronic VR

Exit

Movie options

TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320

Time-lapse movie

Exit

Set interval time

30 s 1 m

5 m 10 m 30 m

Exit

4 Press d.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

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5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots. Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.

6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded. A 1,800-frame movie has a playback time of 60 seconds.

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The Movie Menu

B Time-Lapse Movie

• Flash mode (A 28), macro mode (A 31), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be adjusted

after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins.

• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedl y during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62D (sold separately).

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Movie Playback

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In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 55). To play

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a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.

Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control,

Pausing

then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

During playback

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k

Pause

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

k is pressed.

Resume playback.

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Movies

Deleting Movie Files

Press l when playing a movie, or when displayed in fullframe playback mode (A 26), or when selected in thumbnail (A 43) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or choose No and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

Erase 1 image?

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 (available separately from Nikon) to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

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2 Connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures taken will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

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B Connecting an AV Cable

When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 91) > Video mode (A 104).

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Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S202

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional)

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer (A 63).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

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B Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S202 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

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Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 2 Turn off the camera.

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3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light up.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer.

To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Nikon Transfer will start.

Windows XP

When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK.

To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action.. Nikon Transfer will start.

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull

the connector at an angle. Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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Connecting to a Computer

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

Start Transfer buttonSource device

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which the pictures were transferred opens automatically when transfer ends.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically

when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.

• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the

computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

•

To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (

86, 90).

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Connecting to a Computer

D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files

Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 40) to create

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a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD. After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows

Open All Programs (Programs under Windows 2000) from the Start menu > ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 > Panorama Maker 4.

Macintosh Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the

Panorama Maker 4 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

D Image File Names and Folder Names

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

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Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 125) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing

using Print set option (A 71)

Connect to printer (A66)

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Print pictures one at a

time (A 67)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Print multiple pictures (A 68)

B Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S202 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s Print set menu (A 71).

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Connecting to a Printer

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

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2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

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B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are orient ed correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cab le, do not pull the connector at an angle.

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Connecting to a Printer

Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 66), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

picture and press k.

Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose Copies and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose Paper size and press k.

5 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Print selection

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in.

100 × 150 mm

4 × 6 in.

Exit

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6 Choose Start print and press k.

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PictBridge

Exit

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Current print/ total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 66), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size

and press k.

Print menu

Print selection Print all images DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Printing 002/004

Cancel

3 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in.

100 × 150 mm

4 × 6 in.

Exit

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4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print menu Print selection

Print all images DPOF printing Paper size

Exit

Print selection 10

Back

Print selection

010 prints

Start print

Cancel

Exit

Print all images

012 prints

Start print

Cancel

Exit

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Connecting to a Printer

DPOF printing

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5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 71).

• The menu shown at right will be displayed.

• To print, choose Start print and press k.

• Choose Cancel and press k to return to the

print menu.

• To view the current print order, choose View

images and press k. To print pictures, press

k again.

DPOF printing

010 prints

Start print

View images

Cancel

Exit

View images

Back

Printing 002/010

Cancel

Current print/ total number of prints

B Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The

Print set

option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A125). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1 Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and

press k.

The print set menu is displayed.

3 Choose Select images and press k.

4 Choose the pictures and number of copies (up

to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check

) icon and the numeral indicating the number of

mark ( copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.

g (i

) to switch to full-frame playback.

Press

f (h

Press Press

) to switch back to thumbnail display.

when setting is complete.

Playback menu

D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect

Exit

Print set Select images

Delete print set

Exit

Print selection

Back

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5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Print set

Choose Date and press k to print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

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Choose Info and press k to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print order.

Exit

Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.

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B Note on Printing the Date and Photo Information

Date and Info settings configured in the print set menu can be printed from DPOF-compatible printers (A 125) that support the printing of dates and photo information.

• When DPOF printing (A 70) is used while the camera is connected to the printer via the

supplied USB cable, photo information (Info) cannot be printed.

• Date and Info settings are reset each time the print set menu is displayed, so be careful.

C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

C Note on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

Done

Date

Info

D Date Imprint

When you use Date imprint in the setup menu (A 98), the date is imprinted directly onto pictures and recorded. When the date is imprinted on a picture, this date can be printed regardless of whether the printer supports date printing.

If you apply Print set date settings on a picture on which the date is already imprinted, only the information set for Date imprint will be printed.

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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options.

A Image mode

Choose image size and quality.

B White balance

Match white balance to the light source.

C Continuous

Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

E ISO sensitivity

Control camera’s sensitivity to light.

F Color options

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

G AF area mode A 82

Choose where the camera focuses.

Image mode can change the settings for menus of other shooting modes (except movie menu).

See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A 85).

This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu.

A 75

A 77

A 79

A 81

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Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu

Enter A (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting A (auto) or B (high-sensitivity), and then pressing k. Press d to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu.

Shooting

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

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• To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press d.

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

A Image Mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

Option Size (pixels) Description

Highest quality, suitable for enlargements

S High (3264P) 3,264 × 2,448

Normal (3264)

(default setting)

L Normal (2592) 2,592 × 1,944

M Normal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536

N PC screen (1024) 1,024 × 768

O TV screen (640) 640 × 480

P 16:9 (1920) 1,920 × 1,080

3,264 × 2,448

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7).

or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to full-screen display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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D Image Mode

Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except movie menu).

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Setting

Internal memory

(approx. 52 MB)

Memory card1

(256 MB)

Print size (printed at

300 dpi; cm/in.)

S High (3264P) 13 60 28 × 21/11 × 8.3

R Normal (3264) 25 120 28 × 21/11 × 8.3

L Normal (2592) 40 185 22 × 16.5/8.7 × 6.5

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M Normal (2048) 62 295 17 × 13/6.7 × 5.1

N PC screen (1024) 196 925 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.8

O TV screen (640) 416 1965 5 × 4/2 × 1.6

P 16:9 (1920) 92 435 16 × 9/6.3 × 3.5

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999.”

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

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B White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Please refer to “Preset Manual” for more information(A 78).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with the flash mode.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

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B Flash Mode

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).

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Auto

Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Use the multi selector to choose b Preset

manual in the White balance menu, and

press k.

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The camera zooms in.

3 Choose Measure.

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press k.

4 Frame the reference object.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight

Daylight Incandescent

Incandescent Fluorescent

Fluorescent

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Reference object frame

5 Press k.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded.

B Note on Preset Manual

Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.

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C Continuous

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

U Single (default setting)

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 4 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to R Normal (3264).

BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 1.6 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture with Image mode setting L Normal (2592).

X Intvl timer shooting

Camera takes pictures (up to 1,800 frames) automatically at specified interval (A 80).

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

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B Notes on Continuous Shooting

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

• Digital zoom cannot be used in Multi-shot 16.

B Note on BSS

BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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Interval Timer Photography

Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.

1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer

shooting in the Continuous menu, and press

2 Choose interval between shots and press k.

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Continuous

Single Continuous BSS Multi-shot 16

Intvl timer shooting

Exit

Set interval time

Exit

3 Press d.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to take the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots.

The monitor turns on automatically right before the next shot is taken.

5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 pictures have been taken.

30 s

1 m

5 m 10 m 30 m

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C Power Source

To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62D (sold separately).

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 109) for more information.

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E ISO Sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.

64,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

At the settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64, the E icon will be displayed (A 29).

F Color Options

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

Record pictures in black-and-white.

q Sepia

Record pictures in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

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The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

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G AF Area Mode

Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used.

z Face priority (default setting)

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 84) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will switch to

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Auto, and the camera will automatically select the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.

w Auto

Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.

x Manual

This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select from 99 focus areas in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus-area selection screen is displayed. To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash, macro, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press k. To return to the focus-area selection screen, press k again.

Available AF areas

AF area

Selectable area

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y Center

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used.

AF area

D Focus Lock

To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described b elow.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area is green.

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3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway

and recompose the picture.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the wa y down to

shoot.

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D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

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Face Priority

Face Priority will take effect when AF area mode is set to Face priority, or when Scene mode is set to Portrait or Night portrait. The camera will automatically recognize human faces that are facing the camera and set focus on the faces.

1 Frame a picture.

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border.

If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by the double border and the rest by a single border. Up to 12 people’s faces can be

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recognized.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Focus will be on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green once focus has been locked.

When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway and try focusing again.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

B Notes about Face-Priority

• In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto.

• In the Portrait and Night portrait settings of scene mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, focus will be set on the center of the screen.

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

• In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green (A 25). Should this occur, switch to AF area mode (manual or center), refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 83).

• Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and displayed.

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Restrictions on Camera Settings

Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.

Flash mode

Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16. Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected.

Self-timer

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous. Applied Continuous settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

Continuous

If Continuous setting is set to Multi-shot 16, Image mode will be set to L Normal (2592).

If Continuous mode is restored to any setting other than Multi-shot 16 the settings for Image mode will also be restored.

White balance

White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Blackand-white, Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.

Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color is selected.

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options.

I D-Lighting A 46

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

a Print set A 71

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

b Slide show A 88

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

c Delete A 89

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Delete all or selected pictures.

d Protect A 89

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

f Rotate image A 89

Change the orientation of pictures.

g Small pic. A 49

Create a small copy of the current picture.

h Copy A 90

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d.

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the playback menu, press d.

Playback menu

D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect

Exit

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Selecting Multiple Pictures

The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures.

Playback menu: Print set (A 71), Delete (A 89),

Protect (A 89), Rotate image (A 89), Copy (A 90)

Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 93) Follow the procedure described below to choose the

pictures.

Protect

Back

ON/OFF

1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the

desired picture.

Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.

Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.

2 Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the

number of copies).

When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in the top left corner of the current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.

3 Press k.

The setting is enabled.

Protect

Back

Protect

Back

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ON/OFF

Done

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b Slide Show

Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.”

1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and

press k.

To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k

before choosing Start.

To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will

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be added to the loop option when enabled.

2 The slide show begins.

While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed:

Press the multi selector J or K to switch pictures. Hold down either button to rewind or fast forward.

Press k to pause the slide show.

3 Choose End or Restart.

When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and press k to return to the playback menu, or choose Restart to play the slide show again.

Slide show

Pause:

Frame intvl

Loop

Exit

Pause

Restart

Frame intvl

Start

End

B Notes on Slide Show

• Only the first frame of movies (A 59) included in slide shows is displayed.

• Even if Loop is selected, the maximum playback duration for a slide show is 30 minutes (A 102).