Nikon S230 User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
A
Shooting Suited for the Scene
C
Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face
a
More on Playback
c
Movies
D
Voice Recordings
E
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
d
Technical Notes
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
i
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a 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.
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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.
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 cause 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 (3 ft. 4 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.
iv
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.
Notice for customers in Europe
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.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
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
Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................5
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................6
The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................6
The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................6
Shutter-release Button........................................................................................................................................6
Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................ 7
Tapping.........................................................................................................................................................................7
Dragging......................................................................................................................................................................7
About the Stylus......................................................................................................................................................7
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations......................................... 8
Shooting (Operation Controls).......................................................................................................................8
Shooting (Other Indicators)..............................................................................................................................9
Playback (Operation Controls).....................................................................................................................10
Playback (Information Display)....................................................................................................................11
Photo Information and Controls Display..............................................................................................12
The Shooting-mode Selection Menu......................................................................................................13
The Playback-mode Selection Menu.......................................................................................................13
The Menu Screen.................................................................................................................................................14
Help Display............................................................................................................................................................15
First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 16
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16
Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................18
Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................19
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................19
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................20
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................22
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................23
A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................24
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................24
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................25
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................26
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................28
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................30
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................30
Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................30
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................32
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................32
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................34
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................35
C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 36
Shooting in Scene Mode...................................................................................................................36
Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................36
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................37
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............43
Shooting in Portrait/Night Portrait Scene Mode..............................................................................44
Taking Pictures in Food Mode.....................................................................................................................45
Using the Draw Option....................................................................................................................................47
Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................48
a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face................................................................................50
Shooting in Smile Mode....................................................................................................................50
Blink Proof Function...........................................................................................................................................51
c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 52
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................52
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................54
Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................55
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................56
Paint Pictures..........................................................................................................................................................57
Quick Retouch .......................................................................................................................................................60
Stretching Pictures: Stretch...........................................................................................................................61
Adding a Sense of Perspective: Perspective control.....................................................................62
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................63
Change Color Tones: Color Options........................................................................................................64
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................65
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................66
Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................66
Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................67
Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................67
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)..........................................................................68
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................68
Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................69
List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................70
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................71
Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..................................................................................................71
Using Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................................................73
Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................74
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................75
Preparing Favorites Folder.............................................................................................................................76
Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder.....................................................................................................77
Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder...............................................................................................78
Removing Pictures from Favorites............................................................................................................79
Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................79
Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................80
D Movies .............................................................................................................................................82
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................82
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................83
Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................83
Electronic VR...........................................................................................................................................................84
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................85
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................85
E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 86
Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................86
Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................88
Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................89
Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................90
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 91
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................91
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................93
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................93
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................94
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................97
Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................98
Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................99
Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................100
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...................................................................................... 103
Creating a Print Order by Date, Category, or Folder...................................................................105
d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...........................................................................107
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.................................................................................... 107
Displaying the Shooting Menu ...............................................................................................................107
Image Mode.........................................................................................................................................................108
White Balance.....................................................................................................................................................110
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Exp.+/–....................................................................................................................................................................112
Continuous...........................................................................................................................................................113
ISO sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................115
AF Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................116
Distortion Control ...........................................................................................................................................119
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously....................................................................120
Playback Options: The Playback Menu .....................................................................................121
Displaying the Playback Menu ................................................................................................................121
Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................................123
Delete.......................................................................................................................................................................124
Protect ....................................................................................................................................................................124
Rotate Image.......................................................................................................................................................125
Copy .........................................................................................................................................................................125
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................127
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................128
Electronic VR .......................................................................................................................................................128
Welcome Screen ..............................................................................................................................................129
Date...........................................................................................................................................................................130
Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................133
Date Imprint ........................................................................................................................................................133
Motion Detection ............................................................................................................................................134
Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................................................135
Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................136
Auto Off .................................................................................................................................................................136
Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................137
Language...............................................................................................................................................................138
Video Mode .........................................................................................................................................................138
Blink Warning .....................................................................................................................................................138
Reset All .................................................................................................................................................................139
Firmware Version..............................................................................................................................................142
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................143
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 143
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................143
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................144
Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................145
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................147
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................147
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................148
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................152
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 158
Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................161
Index......................................................................................................................................................162
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S230 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
B
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
C
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 appear in bold.
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
D
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
A
in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
Introduction
C Internal Memory and 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
pictures to, or 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/suppor t/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/
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
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the
camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or
leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
• 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
NIKON WARRANTY.
Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
authentic Nikon product.
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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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 government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies 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 example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 129). Care should be 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
7
1
2
5
6
4
3
9
8
Lens cover closed
10
Zoom control..................................................27
f : wide .......................................................27
1
g : tele..........................................................27
h : thumbnail playback.....................52
i : playback zoom................................54
2 Shutter-release button..............................28
Power switch/Power-on lamp
3
.......................................................................24, 136
4
4 Built-in flash......................................................32
5 Self-timer lamp...............................................34
6 Lens .........................................................147, 158
7 Eyelet for camera strap................................5
8 Built-in microphone....................66, 82, 86
9 Speaker................................................67, 85, 88
10 Lens cover......................................................145
Opening the pin cover
5
7
6
Parts of the Camera
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1
2
3
4
11
10
8
9
12
1 A (shooting mode) button.....................6
2 c (playback) button...........................6, 30
Indicator lamp................................................86
3
Flash lamp.........................................................33
4 Monitor..................................................................8
5 Tripod socket
6 Pin cover............................................ 91, 94, 98
Attaching the Camera Strap
7 Cable connector............................91, 94, 98
Battery-chamber/
8
memory card slot cover...................18, 22
9 Battery latch.............................................18, 19
10 Battery-chamber...........................................18
11 Memory card slot..........................................22
12 Power connector cover........................ 143
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Basic Operations
The A (Shooting Mode) Button
• Press the A button in playback mode to enter
Introduction
The c (Playback) Button
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 when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
shooting mode.
• Press the A button in shooting mode to display
the shooting-mode selection menu (A 13).
• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter
playback mode.
• Press the c button in playback mode to display
the playback-mode selection menu (A 13).
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
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
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Operating the Touch Panel
The COOLPIX S230’s monitor is a touch panel display. Operate the touch panel
using your finger or the supplied stylus.
Tapping
Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to select a control or
picture.
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch
panel.
Use this operation to view the previous or
subsequent picture during playback.
About the Stylus
Use the stylus when you find that
operation using your finger is difficult, such
as when using the Paint option (A 57), or
the Draw option (A 47).
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Attaching the Stylus
Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.
B Notes on the Touch Panel and the Stylus
• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.
• Do not scratch or press the touch panel too hard.
• Do not place the stylus where small children can reach.
• Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The strap may slip off the stylus and the camera may fall.
7
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations
Shooting (Operation Controls)
Tap the following controls to change settings.
• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information display
Introduction
on/off (A 12), shooting mode and the current camera settings.
1
2
3
4 7
1
Flash mode ..................................................32
5
A
4
Information display on/off .................12
6
2
Self-timer.......................................................34
Macro mode................................................35
3
Portrait one-touch zoom (in Portrait
or Night portrait scene mode) ....45
5
White balance (in Food scene
mode)..............................................................45
a
6
Touch AF/AE off .......................................26
F
7
Menu................................................................14
8
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations
9 9 9
9 9 99
9 9 9
0 0
1
1
0 0
Shooting (Other Indicators)
The following monitor display shows the current settings applied from the
shooting menu (A 107) and focus area.
• The indicators displayed vary with current camera settings and shooting mode.
134 5
2 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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18
1716
1 Shooting mode* ...................24, 36, 50, 82
Continuous shooting mode, BSS....... 113
2
Blink proof.....................................................51
F
3
Macro mode................................................35
4 Zoom indicator......................................27, 35
B
5
Battery level indicator............................24
s
6
Motion detection..................................134
r
7
Electronic VR icon.................................128
Y
8
Distortion control..................................119
9
White balance mode ..........................110
* Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.
10
11
12
13 Focus area..............................................28, 116
14 Focus area (Face Priority).............. 28, 116
15 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................26
16
17
18
19
999
999
19
9999
00
1
00
1
“Date not set” indicator.....................148
Time zone indicator.............................130
Date imprint .............................................133
Image mode.............................................108
Movie options.............................................83
E u
ISO sensitivity...................................33, 115
Exposure compensation value .....112
C
Internal memory indicator..................25
Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures)....................................................24
Movie length ...................................................82
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations
Playback (Operation Controls)
Tap the following controls to switch between monitor displays, or delete or edit
pictures.
Introduction
• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information on/off
(A 12), the picture played back and the current camera settings.
2
3
4
5
1
6
10
A
1
Information display on/off ................ 12
B
2
Display previous picture......................30
C
3
Display subsequent picture...............30
D
4
Editing (still pictures) ............55, 66, 77
E
5
Delete .............................................................30
F
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Playback (Information Display)
The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently
displayed.
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1 Playback mode1.....................30, 68, 71, 75
2 File number and type.............................144
3 Date/time of recording.............................20
4 Print-order icon ..........................................103
5 Protect icon................................................... 124
Editing functions
d Paint icon............................................57
a Quick retouch icon........................60
P Stretch icon........................................61
O Perspective control icon............62
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c D-Lighting icon...............................63
Color options icon.........................64
B
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Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.
2
The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode or the favorites folder currently
selected in playback mode is displayed.
Small picture icon.............65
p Voice memo icon...........................67
Battery level indicator ...........................24
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9999
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1
00
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Movie playback guide...........................85
Volume guide.............................................85
Category icon in
auto sort mode2............................................71
Favorites folder icon in
favorite pictures mode2...........................78
Image mode.............................................108
Movie options ............................................83
C
Internal memory indicator .................25
Current frame number/
total number of frames.............................30
Movie length...................................................85
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Tap A to toggle the information display on and off in the following order.
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Shooting
Information display on
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The view through the
lens, operational controls,
and shooting information
Information display off
Playback
are displayed.
Photo information on Information off
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Framing grid*
A framing grid to assist
with picture framing is
displayed.
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Picture, operational
controls, and photo
information are displayed.
When the information display is on, photo information and all available controls
are displayed. Monitor displays, with the information display on, are used for
explanation purposes in this manual.
* A framing grid is displayed only in A (auto) mode.
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations
The Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Press the A (shooting mode) button in shooting mode to display the shootingmode selection menu (A 6). Tap a control in the monitor to change to the
desired shooting mode.
1
Auto mode
2
3
4
1. A (auto) mode (A 24)
2. d Scene mode* (A 36)
3. a Smile mode (A 50)
4. D Movie mode (A 82)
* The icon displayed differs depending upon the last
scene mode selected.
To return to the shooting mode while the shooting-mode selection menu is
displayed, press the A button again.
The Playback-mode Selection Menu
Press the c (playback) button in playback mode to display the playback-mode
selection menu (A 6). Tap a control in the monitor to change to the desired
playback mode.
1
Play
2
3
4
1. c Playback mode (A 30)
2. h Favorite pictures mode (A 75)
3. F Auto sort mode (A 71)
4. C List by date mode (A 68)
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To return to the playback mode while the playback-mode selection menu is
displayed, press the c button again.
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations
The Menu Screen
Tap F to display the menu for the selected mode.
• Tap z tab to display the setup menu.
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• Tap f to exit the menu.
Displayed when the menu
contains two or more pages
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/
-
Continuous
Displayed when there are one or
more menu items to follow
z tab
Display previous or
subsequent page
Display the help screen
(A 15)
Exit the menu and return
the monitor display to
shooting or playback mode
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Displayed
when there
are more
previous
menu items
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Distortion control
Tap the menu item to
proceed to the next set of
options
ISO sensitivity
Auto
High ISO auto
80
100
Tap the option to apply
the selection
Return the
monitor
display to the
previous
screen
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Help Display
Tap the control when w or u is displayed in the monitor to display the help
selection screen. Tap a menu item or option to view a description of that feature or
setting.
Tap H to return display to the previous screen.
White balance
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/
-
Continuous
For accurate color reproduction,
choose a setting that matches
the light source.
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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.
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3
1
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.
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4
2
Charging the Battery
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
CHARGE lamp Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
• The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and
reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying
flat.
Flickers
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.
• The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the
charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer
or Nikon service representative.
3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is
complete.
B Notes on the Battery Charger
• The supplied battery charger is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Be sure
to use only genuine Nikon brand rechargeable batteries.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the batter y charger on page iii before using the battery
charger.
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 146), before using the battery.
• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run
it flat before returning it to storage.
C AC Power Supply
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available
separately from Nikon) (A 143). 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) into your camera.
• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low
(A 16).
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
First Steps
cover.
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 battery to push the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow 1 and fully insert the
battery 2. When the battery is fully inserted, the battery
latch will lock it in 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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