Nikon S230 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

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.

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).

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

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

Zoom control..................................................27

f : wide .......................................................27

g : tele..........................................................27

h : thumbnail playback.....................52

i : playback zoom................................54

2 Shutter-release button..............................28

Power switch/Power-on lamp

.......................................................................24, 136

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

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

1 A (shooting mode) button.....................6

2 c (playback) button...........................6, 30

Indicator lamp................................................86

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/

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

Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

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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

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.

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

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on/off (A 12), shooting mode and the current camera settings.

4 7

Flash mode ..................................................32

Information display on/off .................12

Self-timer.......................................................34

Macro mode................................................35

Portrait one-touch zoom (in Portrait

or Night portrait scene mode) ....45

White balance (in Food scene

mode)..............................................................45

Touch AF/AE off .......................................26

Menu................................................................14

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

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1716

1 Shooting mode* ...................24, 36, 50, 82

Continuous shooting mode, BSS....... 113

Blink proof.....................................................51

Macro mode................................................35

4 Zoom indicator......................................27, 35

Battery level indicator............................24

Motion detection..................................134

Electronic VR icon.................................128

Distortion control..................................119

White balance mode ..........................110

* Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.

13 Focus area..............................................28, 116

14 Focus area (Face Priority).............. 28, 116

15 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................26

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9999

“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

Internal memory indicator..................25

Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)....................................................24

Movie length ...................................................82

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.

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• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information on/off

(A 12), the picture played back and the current camera settings.

Information display on/off ................ 12

Display previous picture......................30

Display subsequent picture...............30

Editing (still pictures) ............55, 66, 77

Delete .............................................................30

Menu................................................................14

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 5 : 3 0

9 9 9

0 0 0 4 . JP G

9 9 99

9 9 9

0 0 0 0

1 1

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

c D-Lighting icon...............................63

Color options icon.........................64

Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.

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

9999

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

Internal memory indicator .................25

Current frame number/

total number of frames.............................30

Movie length...................................................85

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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

1 5 : 30

0 0 0 4. JPG

1 5 / 05 / 2 0 0 9

444

Photo Information and Controls Display

Tap A to toggle the information display on and off in the following order.

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Shooting

Information display on

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduction

• Tap f to exit the menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Image mode

White balance

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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

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

100

Tap the option to apply the selection

Return the monitor display to the previous screen

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

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.

Introduction

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.

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.

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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