Nikon S7c User Manual

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

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First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene - Highsensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

Anti-shake Mode

One-Touch Portrait Mode

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus

Wireless Transfer Mode

Technical Notes

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod-

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uct will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions

listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and, remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by 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 Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied EH-64 AC adapter, or by inserting it in an MH-62 battery charger (available separately).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble 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.

• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. 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 AC 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 lightening 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 flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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For Your Safety

• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could

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result in electric shock.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Notices

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. As of November 2005 the following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, and Syria.

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.

This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.

Notice for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-Gen of IC rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Notices

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health prob-

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lems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. Wireless LAN Module (2143EB) has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded at FCC website.

This device should not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

FCC RF 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.

Notices

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

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

Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Notice for customers in France

Outdoor use of the wireless transceiver is prohibited in France.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

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Table of Contents

Introduction .....................................................................................................ii

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

Introduction

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

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

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

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

Parts of the Camera...........................................................................................6

Attaching the Camera Strap .......................................................................... 6

The Monitor ....................................................................................................... 8

Shooting ....................................................................................................... 8

Playback........................................................................................................ 9

Basic Operations .............................................................................................. 10

The o (shooting/playback) Button......................................................... 10

The D (mode) Button............................................................................... 10

The m Button ......................................................................................... 11

The Rotary Multi Selector ............................................................................ 12

Help Displays ............................................................................................... 13

First Steps........................................................................................................14

The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter ............................................................. 14

The COOL-STATION .................................................................................... 14

The AC Adapter .......................................................................................... 15

Inserting the Battery ....................................................................................... 16

Removing the Battery .................................................................................. 17

Turning On and Off the Camera .................................................................. 17

Charging the Battery....................................................................................... 18

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time....................................................20

Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................. 22

Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................ 23

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .............................................24

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode ..............................24

Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode ...................................................... 25

Step 2 Frame a Picture ....................................................................................26

Using the Zoom........................................................................................... 26

Electronic VR ............................................................................................... 27

Step 3 Focus and Shoot ................................................................................... 28

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ............................................................ 30

Full-Frame Playback ..................................................................................... 30

Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 30

Using the Flash ................................................................................................ 32

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ............................................................... 34

Macro Close-up Mode .....................................................................................35

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode,

Scene Mode....................................................................................................36

High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ..................................................................... 36

Assist Modes and Scene Modes ...................................................................... 37

Assist Modes ....................................................................................................38

Taking Pictures in Assist Modes ................................................................... 38

B Portrait Assist .........................................................................................39

E Landscape Assist ....................................................................................40

P Sports Assist ........................................................................................... 41

D Night Portrait Assist................................................................................ 42

Scene Modes ....................................................................................................43

Taking Pictures in Scene Modes ...................................................................43

Features ...................................................................................................... 44

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Anti-shake Mode............................................................................................49

Shooting in Anti-shake Mode......................................................................... 49

One-Touch Portrait Mode..............................................................................50

Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................... 50

The One-Touch Portrait Menu........................................................................ 51

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More on Playback ..........................................................................................52

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ........................................... 52

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................53

Editing Pictures................................................................................................ 54

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................. 55

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ........................................... 56

Compensating Blurred Images: Electronic VR ............................................... 57

H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture............................................................... 58

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .........................................................59

Viewing Pictures by Date ................................................................................ 60

Pictmotion by muvee ...................................................................................... 65

Movies.............................................................................................................70

Recording Movies ............................................................................................ 70

The Movie Menu ............................................................................................. 71

Selecting Movie Options.............................................................................. 72

Time-Lapse Movies ...................................................................................... 73

Stop-Motion Movies....................................................................................74

Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................ 75

Electronic VR ............................................................................................... 75

Movie Playback ................................................................................................ 76

Deleting Movie Files .................................................................................... 76

Voice Recordings............................................................................................77

Making Voice Recordings ............................................................................... 77

Changing the Sound Quality .......................................................................... 78

Sound Quality .............................................................................................78

Playing Voice Recordings ................................................................................ 79

Copying Voice Recordings ..............................................................................81

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................82

Connecting to a TV..........................................................................................82

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................. 83

Before Connecting the Camera ................................................................... 83

Setting the USB Option ............................................................................... 84

Transferring Pictures to a Computer ............................................................ 85

Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................87

Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................88

Printing Pictures One at a Time .................................................................... 89

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................. 90

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .......................................................... 93

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Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer ............................................95

Removing the Dock Insert............................................................................ 95

Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus..........................................................96

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ......................................................... 96

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu ............................ 97

Z Image Mode .......................................................................................... 97

d White Balance ........................................................................................ 99

I Exp. +/–................................................................................................ 101

q Continuous..........................................................................................102

A Best Shot Selector (BSS) ....................................................................... 104

W ISO Sensitivity.......................................................................................105

d Color Options....................................................................................... 105

k AF Area Mode ...................................................................................... 106

c Electronic VR ........................................................................................ 106

Restrictions on Camera Settings ................................................................ 107

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................108

w Print Set ............................................................................................... 109

z Slide Show ........................................................................................... 110

A Delete .................................................................................................. 111

D Protect ............................................................................................... 111

E Transfer Marking ................................................................................ 112

G Rotate Image ....................................................................................... 112

L Copy.................................................................................................... 113

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................114

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................ 115

R Menus.................................................................................................. 115

H Quick Startup....................................................................................... 116

V Welcome Screen .................................................................................. 116

W Date..................................................................................................... 117

Z Monitor Settings.................................................................................. 120

f Date Imprint ......................................................................................... 121

u AF Assist .............................................................................................123

h Sound Settings..................................................................................... 123

I Record Orientation ............................................................................... 124

i Auto Off ..............................................................................................124

M Format Memory/O Format Card .......................................................... 125

j Language .............................................................................................126

k Interface............................................................................................... 126

n Reset All ............................................................................................... 127

B Firmware Version ................................................................................. 129

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Wireless Transfer Mode...............................................................................130

Introduction

What is Wireless Transfer Mode? ................................................................. 130

Features of Wireless Transfer Mode ...........................................................130

The Features Available in the Wireless Transfer Mode............................... 132

For Connection via Home Wireless LAN ......................................................134

Configuration Procedure ........................................................................... 134

Configuring the Camera............................................................................ 136

Settings for the Setup Utility......................................................................141

Transferring Pictures ..................................................................................... 143

Establishing a Wireless Connection............................................................143

Uploading Pictures to COOLPIX CONNECT ................................................ 145

Transferring Pictures to a Computer (PC Connection) ................................ 149

Transferring Pictures Not Yet Saved on a Computer - Easy Transfer ........... 150

Transferring Pictures Taken on Selected Date - Shooting Date ................... 151

Transferring Selected Pictures - Selected Images ........................................ 152

Immediately Transferring Pictures Taken - Shoot & Transfer.......................153

Transferring Pictures Marked with the Transfer Icon - Marked Images........ 155

Transferring Pictures Using a Computer - PC Mode ...................................156

Printing Pictures (Wireless Printing) ............................................................ 158

Technical Notes ............................................................................................159

Optional Accessories ..................................................................................... 159

Approved Memory Cards .......................................................................... 159

Image File and Folder Names ....................................................................... 160

Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................162

Cleaning ................................................................................................... 164

Storage ..................................................................................................... 164

Error Messages............................................................................................... 165

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................171

Supported Standards..................................................................................... 177

Specifications ................................................................................................. 178

Index............................................................................................................... 182

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About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S7c digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

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.”

• Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).

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 else-

where in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

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k Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.

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:

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• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://nikonimaging.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 chargers) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND

MAY VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

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, tran-

scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accu-

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

* Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

EN-EL8 rechargeable battery

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in 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 (c 116). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Information and Precautions

Note the following important points before using this product’s wireless LAN function.

Restrictions of Use Under Radio Laws and Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions

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• The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the

country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA).

• When using the LAN function of this product, the product will search for wireless networks

automatically. At this time, the product may display wireless networks (SSID) for which you are not an authorized user. Use of such a wireless network may be regarded as unauthorized access. Never connect to an SSID that you are not authorized to use.

• Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception

by third parties.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

• User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN connec-

tion settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, it is recommended that

you use the included Wireless Camera Setup Utility to delete all user information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information.

• Nikon is not responsible for any communication charges stemming from unauthorized

access to a public wireless LAN by third parties, or any other damages resulting from theft of the product.

• Nikon is not responsible for any damages stemming from unauthorized use of e-mail

addresses stored resulting from theft of the product.

Precautions and Limitations when Using the COOLPIX CONNECT Service

• Connection to a public wireless LAN for the COOLPIX CONNECT service (hereinafter

referred to as Service) is not guaranteed or supported outside the United States. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from any connection made at your own responsibility.

• Use of this Service over a public wireless LAN connection requires a T-Mobile HotSpot sub-

scription if the product was originally purchased in the United States.

• Make sure you specify the e-mail addresses of recipients correctly. An error will not be indi-

cated if the recipient is wrong, nor will an error notification be sent to your e-mail address.

• Access to a COOLPIX CONNECT web site (site for viewing pictures) is not limited to this Ser-

vice. A page can be browsed by anyone after the page’s URL is provided to them or made public.

• Images uploaded to a COOLPIX CONNECT server are stored for up to two weeks.

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• Nikon makes no guarantees whatsoever concerning the ability of this Service to store or

safeguard images. Be sure to maintain separate back-up copies of all important images. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Your use of the Service is completely at your own responsibility, and Nikon accepts no

responsibility on your behalf.

• By using the Service, you agree not to upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or com-

municate any material through the Service that is obscene, pornographic, unlawful, threatening, an invasion of any privacy or publicity rights of any party, defamatory, libelous, illegal or otherwise objectionable, or infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property or contractual right of any party.

• You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, discharge and release Nikon, its affiliates

and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, legal representatives, successors and assigns (“Nikon Parties”) from and against any and all claims by or against you related to any material you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Service.

• Furthermore, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Nikon Parties from

and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ and professionals’ fees and litigation costs) related to any material you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Service.

• You understand that (i) your right to use the Service may be terminated by Nikon and/or (ii)

the materials you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Service may be deleted or removed by Nikon in the event you breach the foregoing, or any other terms and conditions that Nikon may require in connection with your use of the Service.

• This Service is subject to change, suspension, or termination without notice.

• Be sure to read Nikon’s “Privacy Management Policy” at the website located at the follow-

ing URL: http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/privacy/index.htm

• If you are in Europe, click on your country of residence at the website located at the follow-

ing URL and follow the link <privacy policy>: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

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Parts of the Camera

Zoom control (c 26)

See also:

• t (wide): c 26

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• v (tele): c 26

• j (thumbnail playback): c 52

• k (playback zoom): c 53

• l (help): c 13

Shutter-release button (c 28)

Built-in flash (c 32)

Power-on lamp (c 24)

Attaching the Camera Strap

m (one-touch portrait) button (c 50) u (D-Lighting) button (c 56)

Power switch (c 24)

Built-in microphone (c 59, 70)

Speaker (c 59, 76)

Lens (c 162, 178)

Self-timer lamp (c 34) AF-assist illuminator (LED; c 33, 37, 123)

Antenna (c 144, 157)

Wireless LED (c 144)

Lens cover

closed

Lens cover

Rotary multi selector (c 12)

H (self-timer) (c 34)

F (macro close-up mode) (c 35)

Parts of the Camera

J (flash mode) (c 32)

d (apply selection) button (c 12)

• F anti-shake mode (c 49)/

electronic vibration reduction (c 57)

• g (transfer picture) button

(c 83, 85)

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Monitor (c 8)

Battery latch (c 16, 17)

Tripod socket

m button (c 11, 97, 108)

Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c 16, 22)

Multi connector (c 19)

o (shooting/playback) button (c 10, 30)

D (mode) button (c 10)

Indicator lamp (c 18, 73, 77,

103)/Flash lamp (c 33)

Eyelet for camera strap

T (delete) button (c 30, 31, 59,

76)

Memory card slot (c 22)

Battery chamber (c 16)

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2 Exposure lock ............................. 48

3 Macro close-up mode................. 35

4 Zoom indicator..................... 26, 35

5 Focus indicator ........................... 28

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

Internal memory/memory card

indicator .................................... 25

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

9 ISO sensitivity (ISO equivalent) .... 33

10 Vibration reduction icon............. 49

11 Self-timer indicator.....................34

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

for details.

“Date not set” indicator ........... 165

Time zone indicator .................. 117

13 Date imprint ............................. 121

Number of exposures

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

Movie length .............................. 70

15 Focus area .......................... 28, 106

16 Exposure compensation value... 101

17 Image mode ............................... 97

18 Color options ........................... 105

19 White balance mode .................. 99

20 Best shot selector (BSS) ............. 104

21 Continuous shooting mode ...... 102

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2 File number and type................ 160

Internal memory/memory card

indicator .................................... 25

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

5 Volume indicator.................. 59, 76

6 Voice memo recording guide...... 59

7 Voice memo playback guide....... 59

Current frame number/total

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

Movie length .............................. 76

9 D-Lighting icon .......................... 56

10 Movie playback indicator............ 76

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12 Voice memo icon........................ 59

13 Image mode ............................... 97

14 Small picture .............................. 58

15 Movie indicator .......................... 76

16 Protect icon .............................. 111

17 Print-order icon .......................... 93

18 Transfer icon ...................... 86, 112

19 Time of recording ....................... 20

20 Date of recording ....................... 20

Basic Operations

The o (shooting/playback) Button

Introduction

The D (mode) Button

Shooting Modes

Press o once in shooting mode to enter fullframe playback; press again to switch back to shooting mode.

If the camera is turned off, press o for about a second to turn the camera on in playback mode (c 30).

Press D during shooting or playback to display each mode-selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (c 12) to choose the desired mode.

•Press o to switch between the mode-selec-

tion menus for shooting mode and playback mode.

Auto mode (c 24)

Wireless transfer mode (c 130)

Setup mode (c 114)

Playback Modes

Setup mode (c 114)

Voice playback mode (c 79)

Shooting

Movie mode (c 70)

Playback mode (c 30)

Play

List by date mode (c 61)

High-sensitivity shooting mode (c 36)

Scene mode (c 37)

Voice recording mode (c 77)

Pictmotion mode (c 65)

Calendar mode (c 60)

Basic Operations

Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype

Vivid color

The m Button

Press m to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (c 12).

• L Shooting menu (c 96) • i Playback menu (c 108)

• K High-sensitivity menu (c 36) • J Calendar menu (c 64)

• n Scene menu (c 37) • L List-by-date menu (c 64)

• F Anti-shake menu*

One-touch portrait menu

• m

• T Movie menu (c 71) • a Shoot-and-transfer menu

To display the anti-shake menu, enter anti-shake mode by pressing F and then press m.

To display the one-touch portrait menu, enter one-touch portrait mode by pressing m and then press m.

To display the setup menu, choose Z in the mode-selection menu and then press d (c 114).

(c 49) • w Print menu (c 90)

*2 (c51)

• Z Setup menu*3 (c 114)

(c 154)

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Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when there are one or more previous menu items

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous BSS

Exit

The selected option

Shooting menu

ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Electronic VR

Exit

Press the rotary multi selector J or d to proceed to the next set of options.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Color options

Standard color

Vivid color

Vivid color Black-and-white

Black-and-white Sepia

Sepia Cyanotype

Cyanotype

Exit

Press the rotary multi selector J or d to apply selection.

Basic Operations

The Rotary Multi Selector

The rotary multi selector is made up of the outer ring, the rotating inner ring

(between the outer ring and

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menus or pictures, you can either press the outer ring up, down, left, or right, or rotate the inner ring. When choosing from numerous menu items or pictures, it is recommended to rotate the inner ring for easy scrolling, and faster operation.

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

For the Mode-selection Menu

Play

Turn counterclockwise.

button), and the d button. When selecting

Press up.

Turn clockwise.

Press left.

Press down.

• To move the highlight clockwise, turn clockwise, press down or right.

• To move the highlight counterclockwise, turn counterclockwise, press up or left.

• To apply selection, press d.

Press right.

Press d.

For the Menu Screen

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous BSS

Exit

• To move the highlight upward, turn counterclockwise, or press up.

• To move the highlight downward, turn clockwise, or press down.

• To apply selection, press right or d.

• To cancel setting and return to the previous screen, press left.

Turn counterclockwise.

Press left.

Press down.

Press up.

Turn clockwise.

Press right.

Press d.

k Notes on the Rotary Multi Selector

• In many cases, you can choose how to use the rotary multi selector to perform an operation. For example, rotating the selector clockwise and pressing the selector right may produce the same results. Since the selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions such as “Press the rotary multi selector J” are included only in cases where necessary.

• In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left, and right of the rotary multi selector is shown as GHIJ.

Basic Operations

Help Displays

Press the zoom control to v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

Continuous Keep the shutter-release button

pressed to take pictures continuously.

Exit

• Use the rotary multi selector to show the previous or next menu option.

•Press d to display the shooting menu or setup menu for the selected

menu option.

• To return to the original menu, press the zoom control to v (l) again.

•Press m to return to shooting or playback mode.

Introduction

First Steps

The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter

The COOL-STATION

The supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to:

• Charge the camera battery (when the camera is turned off) (c 18)

• View pictures on a television (c 82)

• Copy pictures to a computer (c 83)

First Steps

• Print pictures via direct USB connection (c 87)

Camera connector

USB connector (c 85, 88)

Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION

The multi connector should be

Removing the Camera

Remove the camera as shown.

Audio / video connector (c 82)

fully inserted in the COOLSTATION camera connector as shown.

j Note on the Power Cord Supplied for the Camera (c 15)

Only use the power cord for the EH-64 AC adapter supplied for the COOLPIX S7c.

DC-IN connector (c 15)

The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter

The AC Adapter

The supplied EH-64 AC adapter can:

• When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet.

• When the camera is turned off, charge the battery in the camera (c 18). It can also be used to power the camera for playback, data transfer, or print-

ing (recommended). Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter; failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

Connecting the AC adapter

First Steps

1 Connect the power cord. (1) 2 Plug the AC adapter into the COOL-STATION or camera. (2)

COOL-STATION Camera

Make sure that the plugs are in the correct orientation. Inserting the plugs incorrectly may damage the COOL-STATION.

3 Plug the adapter in. (3)

When the adapter is connected correctly, the power on lamp will light. (4)

Inserting the Battery

The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (c 18).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card

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slot 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.

The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.

j Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the

battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover.

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

If the camera is turned off, press o for about a second to turn the camera on in playback mode (c 30).

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

j Note on the Battery

Be sure to read the warnings for the battery on page ii and “Caring for the Camera” (c 162) to make use of this camera.

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.

1 Connect the COOL-STATION and AC adapter, and plug the

power cable into an outlet (c 15).

The AC adapter power-on lamp will light.

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2 Turn the camera off.

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera. You cannot charge the bat-

tery while the camera is turned on.

3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION

(c 14).

The multi connector should be fully inserted.

4 Charge the battery.

The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green as the battery charges. If the lamp flickers rapidly, the camera is not correctly inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the camera or replace the battery.

A fully exhausted battery will recharge in about two hours.

5 Charging is complete.

The indicator lamp stops blinking when charging is complete.

6 Remove the camera.

Make sure to unplug the power cable from the power outlet.

Charging the Battery

l Charging Without the COOL-STATION

• Charging the battery is possible without using the COOL-STATION. Insert the battery into

the camera, make sure that the camera is turned off, and connect the AC adapter to the multi connector of the camera directly (c 15).

• The battery can also be charged using the optional MH-62 battery charger (c 159).

First Steps

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

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

1 Press the power switch to turn on the

camera.

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

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

the desired language and press d.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (c 12).

3 Choose [Yes] and press d.

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

4 Press d.

The home time zone menu is displayed.

If daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, see “Daylight Saving Time” on the next page.

5 Select your home time zone and press d.

The date menu is displayed.

Date

Set time and date?

Yes

Time zone

London,Casablanca

DaylightSaving

Home time zone

London,Casablanca

Back

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

6 Edit the day ([D]) (order of the day,

month, and year may differ in some areas) and press d.

7 Edit the month ([M]) and press d.

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the year

([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press d after setting each item.

The row for setting the order in which the date is displayed will blink.

9 Choose the order in which the day,

month, and year are displayed and press d.

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

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

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k Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [DaylightSaving] in the time zone menu in step 4 and set the date.

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [DaylightSaving]. 2Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).

The d button toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.

3 Use the rotary multi selector to return to step 4 and proceed to step 5. When daylight saving time ends, turn [DaylightSaving] off from the date menu (c 117) in the

setup menu. The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (14 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 159).

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

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pictures from the internal memory.

1 Turn the camera off and open the bat-

tery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

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

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

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

j Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented when inserting.

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on and indi-

cator lamps are off. Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the card (2). The card can then be removed by hand.

j Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (c 125). Note that formatting per- manently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Format] and press d. The screen shown at right will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] again and press d.

• Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting

is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S7c, be

sure to format them with [Format] (c 125).

Card is not formatted

Format

j The Write Protect Switch

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

Write protect switch

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j Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are being written to or deleted

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

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the battery

- Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not disassemble or modify.

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

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

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

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

• Do not expose to humidity or to corrosive gases.

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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

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

1 Press the power switch.

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

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Proceed to step 4 when M is displayed.

2 Press D.

3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

L and press d.

The camera enters L (auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Warning!

Battery

exhausted

Number of exposures remaining

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

Battery low; charge or replace the battery.

Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Shooting

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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

Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode

Internal memory/memory card

Pictures will be recorded to internal

memory.

Shooting mode

displayed in L (auto) mode

Image mode Choose from six options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is E Normal(3072 × 2304).

Pictures will be recorded to memory

card.

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l Available Functions in L (Auto) Mode

In L (auto) mode, macro close-up mode (c 35) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c 32) and self-timer (c 34). Pressing m in L (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (c 97), white balance setting (c 99), and to apply exposure compensation (c 101), continuous shooting (c 102), BSS (c 104), ISO sensitivity (c 105), color options (c 105), AF area (c 106), and electronic VR (c 57) to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.

l Auto Power Off in L (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode)

The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (c 124).

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp.

When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Press to t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or to v (k) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding the zoom control down to v (k) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×.

A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.

Zoom out Zoom in

Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom control is pressed.

Optical zoom (up to 3×)

Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.

j Digital Zoom

Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Electronic VR

Electronic VR (c 106) will be enabled in L (auto) mode according to shooting conditions and may be

applied to blurred pictures when they are recorded (L is displayed in the monitor when shooting).

Electronic VR can be set to [Off] in the [Electronic VR] option of the shooting menu (c 96).

• [Electronic VR] is enabled in [Night portrait] and [Party/indoor] scene modes. Note that in these scene modes, [Electronic VR] cannot be set to [Off].

• [Electronic VR] can also be applied to pictures taken during playback (c 57).

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l High-sensitivity Shooting Mode

With high-sensitivity shooting mode (c 36), a higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed is faster than in L (auto) mode, reducing blurred pictures resulting from subject movement. This mode is also suited for reducing the effects of camera shake when taking pictures in dark places.

l Anti-shake Mode

When anti-shake mode (c 49) is used, [Electronic VR] (c 106) and [BSS] (best shot selector) (c 104) are enabled to reduce effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, producing clear images. With BSS enabled, the camera takes shots to a maximum of ten, they are compared, and the sharpest picture (picture with the highest level of detail) is saved. A higher sensitivity is set, and the shutter speed will be faster than in L (auto) mode.

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green.

When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again.

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2 Press the shutter-release button the rest

of the way down.

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

The flash may fire or the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit.

l 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.

exposure

Take pictureSet focus and

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

j During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the O (recording to memory card) or M (recording to internal memory) icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

l Focus Lock

To focus on off-center subjects when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode] (c 106), use focus lock as described below. Focus lock is also effective to situations where focusing is difficult.*

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus indicator (p) is green.

3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button

halfway and recompose the picture.

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

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way

down.

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* Focus lock is recommended in the following situations, where auto focus may not produce

the desired results:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow)

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

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

• Subject is moving rapidly

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Press o.

The last picture taken will be displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures. Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture.

Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated automatically (c 124). The rotating direction can be changed (c 112).

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Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press o again to switch to shooting mode.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press T to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to select

[Yes] and press d.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and press d.

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k Full-Frame Playback Mode

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

Option Press Description c

Playback zoom

View thumbnails

Record/play voice memo

D-Lighting

Electronic VR

Play back movies

View playback menu View playback mode

menu Switch to shooting

mode

Quick Playback Zoom

Pressing the zoom control to v (k) during full-frame playback zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c 53). Press d to return to full-frame playback.

In Quick Playback Zoom, even pictures displayed in “tall” orientation will be displayed in “wide” orientation.

Zoom con-

trol to v (k)

Zoom con-

trol to t

(j)

i (m)

Enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor up to about 10×.

Display four, nine, sixteen or twenty-five picture thumbnails.

Record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.

Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

Press d while displaying a picture to compensate a blurred image.

Press d while displaying a movie to play back movies.

Display the playback menu. 108 Display the playback mode-selec-

tion menu. Switch to the shooting mode

selected last time.

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k Viewing Pictures

•

When the camera is off, pressing o for one second will turn the camera on in playback mode.

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

k Deleting the Last Picture Taken

In shooting mode, press T to delete the last picture taken. The confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Yes] and press d.

• To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and press d.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.3–7.5 m (1 ft.–24 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–4 m (1 ft.–13 ft.). The following flash modes are available:

z Auto (default for L (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

A Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (c 33).

B Off

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Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

J Fill flash

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

D Slow sync

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

1 Press J (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

the desired flash mode and press d.

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

When [Monitor settings] (c 120) is set to [Auto info], the icon for the selected flash mode is only displayed for five seconds after the setting is applied. When set to [Show info], the z icon will only be displayed for five seconds after the setting is applied. All other icons will remain displayed.

The flash mode applied in L (auto) mode and highsensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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

Flash

Using the Flash

j The B (Off) Indicator

Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B).

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

•The W is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when W is displayed may be slightly mottled.

j Note on Using the Flash

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

k The AF-assist Illuminator

If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a maximum range of about

1.9 m/6 ft. 2 in. (t) to 1.1 m/3 ft. 6 in. (v). The AF-assist illuminator can be turned off man-

ually (c 123), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

k The Flash Lamp

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

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and

try again.

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

k Red-Eye Reduction

The COOLPIX S7c is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture.

• Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential.

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

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

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

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for selfportraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

1 Press H (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[10s] or [3s] and press d.

[10s] (10 seconds): suited for important occasions

(such as weddings)

[3s] (3 seconds): suited for preventing camera shake

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

cancelled.

Self-timer

10s

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button

fully.

The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.

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

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Macro Close-up Mode

Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.).

1 Press L (macro mode).

The macro close-up menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[ON] and press d.

The macro close-up mode icon (F) is displayed.

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

Macro close-up

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

3 Press the zoom control to v (k) or to t

(j) to frame the picture.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Zoom is available when F (F) is green.

FFF

4 Press the shutter-release button fully.

The macro close-up mode applied in L (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

k Macro Close-up Mode

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

High-sensitivity Shooting Mode

High-sensitivity shooting mode offers the following features:

• A higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed will be faster than in L

(auto) mode.

• Camera shake or blurred subjects will be avoided even in poorly-lit rooms,

in sunset, or in night view scenes.

• This mode is suited for shooting in dark places compared with shooting in

anti-shake mode (c 49).

1 Enter high-sensitivity shooting

mode by pressing D in shoot-

High sensitivity

ing mode, selecting K (use the

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

2 Frame the subject and take the

picture.

j Notes on High-sensitivity Shooting Mode

• This mode reduces effects of camera shake or blurred subjects even in dark places; use of a tripod is recommended when the shutter speed is low.

• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

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

l Menus for High-sensitivity Shooting

Press m in high-sensitivity shooting mode to display the high-sensitivity menu. The same menu items can be set as in the shooting menu (c 96) for L (auto) mode. [ISO sensitivity] and [Electronic VR] are not available in high-sensitivity shooting mode.

Assist Modes and Scene Modes

The camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene” options. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type.

EP IJG

Exit

Portrait

C M F

Assist Modes (Four Options)

The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots.

B Portrait

Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.

E Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in subjects such as skyscapes and forests.

P Sports

Fast shutter speeds freeze fast-moving subjects for dynamic sports scenes.

D Night portrait

Use for a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

Scene Modes (Eleven Options)

The following modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutterrelease button.

C Party/indoor G Night landscape O Copy

H Beach/snow M Close up L Back light

I Sunset N Museum F Panorama assist

J Dusk/dawn K Fireworks show

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

l Image Mode and Exposure Compensation

[Z Image mode] (c 97) and [I Exp. +/–] (c 101) can be set in the scene menu and framing assist menu. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes. Settings made for exposure compensation are reset when the camera is switched to another mode.

Scene menu

Image mode Exp. +/-

Exit

Assist Modes

Compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor.

Taking Pictures in Assist Modes

1 Enter scene mode by pressing D

in shooting mode, selecting n (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

2 Press m to display the scene menu.

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

3 Choose an assist mode and press d.

The framing assist menu is displayed.

4 Choose the appropriate composition and

press d.

5 Position the subject in the fram-

ing guide and take the picture.

Framing guides are displayed if available.

Scene menu

Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor

Exit

Assist modes

Portrait

Portrait left

Portrait right

Portrait close-up

Portrait couple

Exit

Scene

B Portrait Assist

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

B Portrait

Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are displayed in the monitor.

N Portrait left

Compose shot with subject in left half of frame. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing guides.

O Portrait right

Compose shot with subject in the right half of frame. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing guides.

P Portrait close-up

Compose shot with subject’s face in top half of frame. Camera focuses on face inside the framing guides.

Q Portrait couple

Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera focuses on subjects inside the framing guides.

C Portrait figure

Compose shot in “tall” orientation. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing guides. Pictures taken in “tall” orientation are displayed in the same “tall” orientation in the monitor.

C A

Other settings can be selected.

AF-assist illumination is automatically enabled for [Portrait].

H Off

F Off u Off

Assist Modes

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k u (AF-Assist Illumination)

u stands for the AF-assist illumination, which has two options; [Auto] and [Off] (c 123). Even when set to [Auto], the u indicator will not be displayed in the monitor.

Assist Modes

E Landscape Assist

Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background.

E Landscape

Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed in the monitor.

S Scenic view

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity. Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide.

U Architecture

Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infinity. A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the frame.

V Group right

Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and landmark or other objects in background at left of frame.

W Group left

Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and landmark or other objects in background at right of frame.

C B

Flash is set to z for [Group left] and [Group right]. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

F Off u Off

l Focusing at Infinity

The focus indicator (c 28) is always green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when [Landscape], [Scenic view], or [Architecture] is selected for landscape assist mode. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

Assist Modes

P Sports Assist

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed.

P Sports

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed. When the image mode is E Normal(3072), camera takes 7 shots at about 1.4 frames per second. Camera focuses continuously even when the shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway.

X Sport spectator

As above, except that camera focuses at ranges of about 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) to infinity at maximum wide-angle zoom position and about 6 m (19.7 ft.) to infinity at maximum telephoto position.

Y Sport composite

Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots in about 2.4 seconds and arranges them in four rows to form a single picture (f Normal (1600)). Camera focuses continuously even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

C B H Off F Off u Off

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l Sports Assist

When [Sports] or [Sport composite] is selected in sports assist mode, the camera focuses continuously on the center of the frame, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

Assist Modes

D Night Portrait Assist

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 39).

• Electronic VR will be applied when shooting at

slow shutter speeds (c 106).

C A

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

AF-assist illumination is automatically enabled for [Night portrait].

H Off

F Off u Off

Q: Use of a tripod is recommended. R: Noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures taken are

recorded; results in increased recording times.

Scene Modes

Taking Pictures in Scene Modes

1 Enter scene mode by pressing

D in shooting mode, selecting

n (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

2 Press m.

3 Choose a scene mode and press d.

Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Panorama assist].

4 Frame the subject and take the

picture.

Scene menu

Beach/snow

Sunset

Dusk/dawn

Night landscape

Close up

Exit

Scene modes

Scene

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

Scene Modes

Features

C Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

•

Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake in dark places.

• Electronic VR (c 106) will be applied when flash mode is set

to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, off, slow sync, or when shutter speed is slow.

C A

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

H Beach/snow

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

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

F Off u Auto

C z

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

F Off u Auto

I Sunset Q

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

C B

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

F Off u Auto

J Dusk/dawn QR

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 28) always

lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

C B H Off

Other settings can be selected.

F Off u Off

G Night landscape QR

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 28) always

lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

C B H Off

Other settings can be selected.

F Off u Off

Scene Modes

M Close up

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

• The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.).

Zoom is available when F is green.

• Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.

• Macro close-up shooting (c 35) can be used for this option.

• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.

C z

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

F On u Auto

N Museum

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

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

•BSS (c 104) turns on automatically.

• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.

C B H Off

Other settings can be selected.

F Off

u Off

Q: Use of a tripod is recommended. R: Noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures taken are

recorded; results in increased recording times.

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Scene Modes

K Fireworks show Q

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 28) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• [Exp +/-] cannot be applied.

C B H Off F Off u Off

O Copy

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

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use macro close-up mode (c 35) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

C B

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

F Off

L Back light

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

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

C J H Off

Other settings can be selected.

F Off u Auto

u Auto

Scene Modes

F Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using PictureProject.

C B

Other settings can be selected.

H Off

F Off

u Auto

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

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

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d.

The yellow panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

2 Choose the direction and press d.

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right ( The panorama direction icon ( tion pressed, and changes to white when Set the flash ( up mode ( Press

35) in this step, if necessary.

to reselect the direction.

), left (U), up (S), or down (T).

) is displayed to the direc-

32), self-timer (c34), and macro close-

is pressed.

3 Take the first picture.

The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.

Scene menu

Museum

Fireworks show

Copy

Back light

Panorama assist

Exit

Scene Modes

4 Take the second picture.

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

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

5 Press the rotary multi selector J when

shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

j Panorama Assist

Flash mode (c 32), self-timer (c 34), and macro close-up (c 35) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-mode setting (c 97) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

l Exposure Lock

G (white) is displayed to show that white balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same exposure and white-balance settings.

Anti-shake Mode

Shooting in Anti-shake Mode

Anti-shake mode offers the following features:

• This mode reduces effects of camera shake or blurred subjects, and produces clear images.

• [Electronic VR] (c 106) and [BSS] (best shot selector) are enabled. Electronic VR compensates blurred images. BSS is on, camera takes shots to a maximum of ten, they are compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved (c 104).

• The higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed will be faster than in L (auto) mode.

• Flash mode and self-timer are set to off.

1 Press d (F) (anti-shake).

The camera enters anti-shake mode. Press again to return to the shooting mode selected with the modeselection menu.

Anti-shake Mode

2 Frame the subject and take the

picture.

When vibration is detected during shooting, automatic compensation is activated.

When compensation is complete, new copy is stored. The L icon ( copy is displayed when played back.

c 8) for the new

j Notes on Anti-shake Mode

• Shutter speed is limited to a certain value for dark subjects.

• Use of the high-sensitivity mode (c 36) is recommended for shooting subjects in dark

places.

• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

• Even if [Date imprint] (c 121) is enabled, the date will not be imprinted.

l Image Mode and Exposure Compensation in Anti-shake Mode

When m is pressed in anti-shake mode, the menu is displayed to enable set the image mode (c 97) or exposure compensation (c 101). Settings made for exposure compensation are reset when the camera is switched to another mode.

One-Touch Portrait Mode

Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode

For portrait shots, press the m button when the camera is in L (auto) mode, high-sensitivity shooting mode, scene mode, movie mode, and anti-shake mode.

The following features are automatically activated:

• Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly.

• Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces.

• Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash (c 33). Macro close-up is not available in one-touch portrait mode.

Press m again to return to the shooting mode selected with the mode-selection menu.

1 Press m (one-touch portrait

mode).

A yellow K guide is displayed.

One-Touch Portrait Mode

2 Frame a picture using the K guide.

When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border.

When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double border and the rest by a single border. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. If the camera loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because the subject has looked away from the camera), borders are no longer displayed and monitor display returns to that shown in step 1.

3 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

Focus and exposure are set, and the double border turns green.

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest

of the way down to take a picture.

The One-Touch Portrait Menu

Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode and exposure compensation, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set.

Z Image mode

Choose an image size and quality (c 97).

I Exp. +/–

Adjust exposure for very bright or very dark subjects (c 101).

B Portrait effect

Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (reduces vividness of skin tones), and [Softer] (soft effect).

The options chosen in this menu are stored until [Reset all] (c 127) is performed in the setup menu.

The options chosen in this menu will be reset by switching to other shooting modes.

j Face-Priority AF

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or

not the subject is facing the camera.

• The camera focuses continuously until a face is detected.

• If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again.

• If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera

focuses on the center of the frame.

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

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

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

k Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode

• Flash: Changeable

• Self-timer: Available

• Macro close-up: Off

One-Touch Portrait Mode

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press the zoom control to t (j) in full-frame playback (c 30) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:

To Press Description c

Choose pictures

Change number of pictures displayed

Cancel thumbnail playback

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D-Lighting

Delete picture

View playback menu

View playback mode menu

Switch to shooting mode

i(m)

Use the rotary multi selector to choose pictures.

Display 4, 9, 16 or 25 picture thumbnails in the following order, when the zoom control is pressed to t (j): 4→9→16→25 When the zoom control is pressed to v (k), the number of picture thumbnails changes reversely.

Cancel thumbnail playback and return to fullscreen playback.

Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose [Yes] and press d to delete.

Display the playback menu. 108

Display the playback mode-selection menu. 10

Switch to the shooting mode selected last time.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Pressing the zoom control to v(k) during full-frame

playback (

30) zooms the current picture in 3×,

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with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide in the lower right shows where the part of the picture is enlarged. The part of the picture displayed is changed by pressing the rotary multi selector

GHIJ

With the zoom control in quick zoom playback, you can enlarge pictures in the desired magnification

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ratio. While image is zoomed in, the zoom ratio is displayed on the monitor. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in:

To Press Description c

Zoom

Zoom in

Zoom out

View other areas of picture

Crop picture

Switch to fullframe playback

Delete picture

View playback menu

View playback mode menu

Switch to shooting mode

control

to v (k)

control to

t (j

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is pressed to v (k), to a maximum of 10×.

Zoom

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is pressed to reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback.

)

Press the rotary multi selector GHIJ to scroll to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.

Crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Cancel playback zoom and return to full-

screen playback.

Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose

[Yes] and press d to select.

Display the playback menu. 108

Display the playback mode-selection menu. 10

Switch to the shooting mode selected last time.

t (j

). When the magnification ratio

–

j Note on Enlarging Vertically Taken Images

Vertically taken images (c 124) cannot be rotated in quick playback zoom or zoom mode. Images can be displayed by pressing the zoom control to v (k) in full-frame playback. Press again to v (k) to display the image enlarged horizontally.

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX S7c to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (c 160). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description

Crop

D-Lighting

Electronic VR

Small picture

k Picture Editing

• The COOLPIX S7c editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non-

COOLPIX S7c digital cameras.

• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S7c is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture

may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal

memory or on the memory card.

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l Restrictions on Picture Editing

1st editing Crop D-Lighting

Crop ––– – D-Lighting y – yy Electronic VR* yy – y Small picture ––– –

* Includes pictures taken in anti-shake mode.

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

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

exists.

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

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

Sharpen blurred images digitally after they are taken. Corrected images are stored as new files.

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

(y: available, –: not available)

2nd editing

Electronic

Small picture

l Original Pictures and Edited

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

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

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

• Edited copies have the same transfer marking (c 112) as the original but are not marked

for printing (c 93) or protecting (c 111).

Editing Pictures

Save this image as displayed?

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when N:u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 53) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom

in on the image.

2 Refine copy composition.

Press the zoom control to v or t to adjust the zoom ratio.

Press the rotary multi selector GHIJ to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

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3 Press the shutter-release button.

The confirmation dialog will be displayed.

4 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[Yes] and press d.

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

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

• d 2,592 × 1,944 • a 2,288 × 1,712 • e 2,048 × 1,536

• f 1,600 × 1,200 • g 1,280 × 960 • h 1,024 × 768

• i 640 × 480 • J 320 × 240 • K 160 × 120

Save this image

Save this image as displayed?

as displayed?

Yes

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

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

1 Display the desired picture in full-frame (c 30) or

thumbnail (c 52) playback and press i (m).

The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be confirmed in the monitor.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[OK] and press d.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose [Cancel] and press d.

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

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Vibration reduction is used to create a new image by compensating the blurred image. Created copies are stored as separated files.

1 Choose the desired image in full-frame

playback (c 30).

When the X indicator is displayed, vibration reduction is not available.

2 Press d (F) (electronic VR).

3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[OK] and press d.

Compensated image is created.

To cancel vibration reduction, choose [Cancel] and press d.

For compensated images, the L indicator is displayed in the monitor during playback.

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j Note on Electronic VR

In addition to the restrictions described in “Restrictions on Picture Editing” (c 54), electronic VR cannot be used for the following pictures:

•

Pictures taken with Multi-shot 16 (c102), with slow shutter speeds, or with other cameras.

• Pictures with date imprint (c 121).

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

Editing Pictures

Create small picture file?

H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

I 640×480 Suited to television playback. J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.

1 Display the desired picture in full-frame

(c 30) or thumbnail (c 52) playback mode and press m.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[Small pic.] and press d.

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3 Choose the desired copy size and press

A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To cancel, press m.

4 Choose [Yes] and press d.

A new, smaller copy is created.

Playback menu

Rotate image Small pic. Copy

Exit

Small pic.

640X480

320X240 160X120

Exit

Create small picture file?

Yes

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

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Erase 1 image?

Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with N:O in full-frame playback (c 30).

Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo will be recorded while the shutter-release button is held down.

Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the shutter-release button is released.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

• During recording, y and P blink in the monitor display.

Playing Voice Memos

Press the shutter-release button while a picture is displayed in full-frame playback to play voice memo. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the shutter-release button is pressed again.

• Pictures with voice memos can be recognized by the N:P and P icons.

• Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press T. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [P] and press d. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

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j Voice Memos

• Voice memos are assigned the picture file name they are attached to with the three-letter

extension “.WAV” (e.g., DSCN0015.WAV) (c 160).

• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice

memo can be recorded.

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Pictures taken on a specific date can be selected for viewing, deletion, printing, protection, and transfer.

The date can be selected from a calendar or a list.

Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode

1 Enter calendar mode by pressing

D in playback mode, selecting J (use the rotary multi selec-

tor), and then pressing d.

2 Choose a date and press d.

Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow.

Press the zoom control to t (j) to view previous month, press to v (k) to view following month.

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The first picture for that date will be displayed fullframe.

Press the zoom control in full-frame playback to t (j) to return to calendar mode.

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Viewing Pictures by Date

1 Enter list-by-date mode by

pressing D, selecting L (use the rotary multi selector) in playback mode, and then pressing d.

Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

2 Choose date and press d.

Camera lists up to 30 dates. If pictures exist for more than 30 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others].

The first picture for that date will be displayed fullframe.

Press the zoom control in full-frame playback to t (j) to return to the date list.

List by date

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Viewing Pictures by Date

Using Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode

To Press Description c

Select date Use the rotary multi selector to select a date. –

Select month (calendar mode only)

Switch to fullframe playback

Delete picture

View calendar or list-by-date menu

View playback mode menu

Switch to shooting mode

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Press to t (j) to view previous month, press to v (k) to view following month.

Display the first picture taken on the selected date.

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

Display the calendar or list-by-date menu. 64

Display the playback mode-selection menu. 10

Switch to the shooting mode selected last time.

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j Notes on Calendar Mode and List-by-date Mode

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

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

Viewing Pictures by Date

The following operations are available when in full-frame playback:

To Press Description c

View other pictures

Zoom in

Switch to calendar/list-by-date mode playback

Record/play voice memo

D-Lighting

Electronic VR

View movie

Delete picture

View calendar or list-by-date menu

View playback mode menu

Switch to shooting mode

(k)

(j)

i (m)

Use the rotary multi selector to choose and view other pictures.

A maximum of 10× zoom in is available after using Quick Playback Zoom.

Switch to the calendar or list-by-date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.

Record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.

Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

Press d while displaying a picture to compensate a blurred image.

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Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose [Yes] and press d to delete.

Display the calendar or list-by-date menu. 64

Display the playback mode-selection menu. 10

Switch to the shooting mode selected last time.

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Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode Menus

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

Print set c 93 Slide show c 110 Delete c 111 Protect c 111 Transfer marking c 112 Rotate image* c 112 Small picture* c 58 * During full-frame playback only

The procedure for selecting pictures in calendar or date list playback differs from that in full-frame playback.

• In calendar or date list playback, the options apply to all pictures taken on the currently selected date.

• In full-frame playback, although the options apply only to the picture currently displayed full frame, other pictures taken on the same date can be selected.

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j Print Set and Transfer Marking

If [Print set] or [Transfer marking] is selected from the menu for the calendar or date list when print or transfer marking already exists for dates other than the specified date, a confirmation dialog [Save print marking for other dates?] or [Save transfer marking for other dates?] will be displayed. Select [Yes] to add to the existing print or transfer marking. Selecting [No] removes the existing print or transfer marking from all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card, ensuring that only pictures taken on the specific date are selected for printing or transfer.

l Full-Frame Playback

When pictures are displayed full frame in calendar or list-by-date mode, the respective icon is displayed in the top left corner, and the date and time of recording are displayed in place of the folder name and file number and type.

Calendar mode/

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Save Pictmotion?

Pictmotion* creates slide show movies with custom transitions and background music.

It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera.

* Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies.

Creating a Pictmotion Movie

This section describes the easiest way to create a Pictmotion movie.

1 Enter Pictmotion mode by press-

ing D in playback mode, selecting P (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

2 Choose M and press d.

3 Choose [All images] and press d.

A Pictmotion movie using the ten most recent pictures (default setting) will be created.

After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically played back, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

4 Choose [Yes] and press d.

The Pictmotion movie is saved and the monitor display returns to that shown in step 2.

Settings for saved Pictmotion movies cannot be changed. If you wish to change the settings, delete the Pictmotion movie and create a new Pictmotion movie with the desired settings.

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Picture selection

All images

Choose date

Confirm

Save Pictmotion?

Change settings

Yes

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Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[Confirm] in the picture selection menu (c 65, step 3) and press d.

The check box is selected (y).

2 Choose [All images] or [Choose date] and press d.

[All images]: Proceed to step 4 [Choose date]: Proceed to step 3

3 Select a date and press the shutter-

release button.

Choose a date and press d to mark (y).

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4 Select pictures and press the shutter-

release button.

If [All images] is selected in step 2, all pictures will be displayed. If [Choose date] is selected, only pictures taken on the date selected in step 3 will be displayed.

Choose pictures and press d to select (up to 30). Press the zoom control to v (k) to view selected pic-

ture full-frame; press to t (j) to return to thumbnail display.

After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically played back, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

5 Choose [Yes] and press d.

The Pictmotion movie is saved.

Picture selection

All images

Choose date

Confirm

Choose date

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ON/OFF

Back

Select image

Back

[Choose date]

Save Pictmotion?

Confirm

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ConfirmON/OFF

Change settings

Yes

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j Notes on Pictmotion

• Pictmotion supports both still pictures and movie files; note, however, that in the case of movies only a small portion selected from the first 60 seconds of each movie will be included.

• If the current memory card holds 20 Pictmotion movies, no additional movies can be created until an existing movie has been deleted.

• The pictures in a Pictmotion movie are automatically protected when the movie is saved (c 111).

l PictureProject (Windows only)

• The Windows version of the supplied PictureProject software can be used to transfer Pictmotion movies to a computer for viewing and to copy up to five three-minute custom sound tracks to a memory card inserted in the camera; see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details.

• Pictmotion movies can also be transferred to a computer using the [Easy Transfer (PM)] or [PC mode] option of wireless transfer mode (c 130).

l Deleting Pictmotion Movies

To delete a Pictmotion movie, choose the desired movie file in the Pictmotion menu (c 65, step 2), and press T. Protection (c 111) is not removed when the Pictmotion is deleted.

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Other Options for Pictmotion Movies

Pressing m in the Pictmotion screen (c65, step 2) displays the Pictmotion settings menu, while pressing it in the save confirmation dialog ( displays the change settings menu. The following options are available.

Pictmotion settings

Background music

High-speed

Motion

Random

Repeat photos

10 pictures

Exit

Change settings

Background music

High-speed

Motion

Random

Repeat photos

Back

Background Music

Choose from five preset music tracks and five user-defined tracks. Preset music tracks include [High-speed], [Emotional], [Natural], [Up-tempo], and [Relaxed].

• Preset tracks can be played back by pressing the zoom control to v (k).

User-defined tracks cannot be played back. Music tracks from a computer will be added to the user-defined track list. Names

•

of the tracks are displayed in the list only when transferred from a computer.

Effects

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Choose from [Motion], [Moody], [Pro-slow], [Pro-fast], and [Classic].

•

Press the zoom control to v (k) to preview selected style on the left side of the monitor.

Playback Order

Random: Play back pictures in random order. Play in order: Play back pictures in order recorded.

Loop

Repeat music: Repeat background track until all pictures have been

played at least once (some pictures may be repeated).

Repeat photos: Play background track once, repeating or omitting

pictures as necessary.

• In some cases, pictures may be shown repeatedly regardless of the setting.

Selected Images

This option can only be set from the Pictmotion settings menu.

Choose from 10, 20, 30 or [No auto select]. For example, if [20 pictures] is selected, the last 20 pictures are chosen for the

Pictmotion movie. This number can be changed, however, when creating a customized Pictmotion movie. When [Confirm] is selected in picture selection screen (c 66, step 1), the number of pictures chosen in step 4 will be used.

65, step 4)

Viewing Pictmotion Movies

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1 Enter Pictmotion playback mode

by pressing D in playback mode, selecting P (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

the desired Pictmotion movie and press d.

3 Choose [Play] and press d.

Playback starts.

If [Loop] is selected, the movie will repeat automatically. To select or deselect [Loop], choose [Loop] and press d.

Zoom control controls volume. To pause the movie, press d during playback.

4 Choose [End] and press d.

Monitor returns to that shown in step 2. To resume playback, choose [Restart] and press d.

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Pictmotion

Pause

Play

Loop

End

Restart

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Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.

1 Enter movie mode by pressing

D in shooting mode, selecting

S (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

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

2 Press the shutter-release button

fully to start recording.

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

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

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full.

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j Recording Movies

• The flash (c 32) can only be used for time-lapse and stop-motion movies. The self-timer (c 34) cannot be used, and exposure compensation (c 101) is not available. Macro mode (c 35), however, is available in all modes.

• Digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are being recorded. Adjust optical zoom before beginning recording. Once recording begins, optical zoom cannot be adjusted.

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l Changing Movie Settings

Movie options, auto-focus mode, or electronic VR can be changed (c 71).

The Movie Menu

Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu.

T Movie options c 72

Choose type of movie that will be recorded.

Y Auto-focus mode c 75

Choose how camera focuses in movie mode.

c Electronic VR c 75

Reduce effects of camera shake.

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Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Maximum movie length/

frames

Option Description

TV movie

640A

Small size

320A

Small size 320

(default)

Pictmotion 320

Movies

Smaller size

160

Time-lapse

movieA

Stop-motion

movie

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

allows. All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card.

Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size.

Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size.

Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size.

Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. Recording automatically stops after 60 seconds. Suited for Pictmotion movies (c 65).

Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is 160 × 120 pixels in size. Small size allows for recording of longer movies.

The camera takes pictures at specified intervals and joins them into a silent movie. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. Playback frame rate is 30 fps.

Pictures can be taken at desired intervals and joined into a silent movie. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. Playback frame rate is 15 fps.

Internal

memory

(14 MB)

12 sec.

25 sec.

49 sec.

49 sec. 1 min.

2 min.

44 sec.

149 frames

Memory

card

(256 MB)

3 min.

40 sec.

7 min.

20 sec.

14 min.

30 sec.

48 min.

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frames

1,800

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Time-Lapse Movies

Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Charge the battery before shooting begins.

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[Movie options] and press d.

2 Choose [Time-lapse movieA] and press

3 Choose the interval between shots and

press d.

4 Press m.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

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

Monitor turns off and indicator lamp blinks green between shots. Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.

Movie

Movie options Auto-focus mode Electronic VR

Exit

Movie options

Time-lapse movie

Stop-motion movie

Exit

Set interval time

30s

5m 10m 30m

Exit

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

time to end recording.

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when a maximum of 1,800 frames (up to 60 seconds) have been recorded.

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The Movie Menu

Stop-Motion Movies

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d.

Movie options

Time-lapse movie

Stop-motion movie

Exit

2 Press m.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

3 Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame.

The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through the lens.

4 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame.

The second frame will be superimposed on the first frame.

The monitor turns off automatically if no operations are performed for 30 minutes (auto off), and recording ends.

5 Press d to end recording.

Recording automatically ends when 1,800 pictures are taken.

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To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.

Auto-Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Option Description

Z Single AF

(default)

a Full-time AF

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting.

Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, it is recommended to use [Single AF].

Electronic VR

Choose [On] to reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except [Time-lapse movieA] and [Stop-motion movie].

At settings other than [Off], an electronic VR indicator is displayed in the monitor (c 8).

The Movie Menu

Electronic VR

Off

Exit

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k Movie File Names and Folder Names

See “Image File and Folder Names” (c 160).

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During playback

Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume.

Pausing

Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume.

Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the movie at twice the normal speed.

Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector IJ to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available:

To Press Description

Rewind Q Rewind movie. Playback resumes when d is released.

Advance U Advance movie. Playback resumes when d is released.

Pause playback.

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Pause R

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

While paused, use the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while

d is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues

while d is pressed.

z Resume playback.

S End playback and return to full-frame playback.

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Deleting Movie Files

Press T during movie playback or when displayed in full-frame (c 30) or thumbnail (c 52) playback

mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose [Yes] and press d to delete the movie, or choose [No] and press d to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

Enter voice recording mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting

(use the rotary multi

selector), and then pressing d.

Voice recording

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording.

Camera enters standby mode during recording. The monitor turns off and the indicator lamp turns green.

Press the shutter-release button fully a second time to end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.

Recording

indicator

File number

Length of recording

Progress

indicator

Voice recording

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Index

Voice recording

001 10:3010.10.06

Max rec time

Date of recording

Sound quality

Time remaining Index number

00:05:00

Operations During Recording

The following operations are available during recording. If the monitor has turned off, press o to reactivate.

To Press Description

Pause/resume recording

Create index

End recording

Press once to pause recording; self-timer and indicator

lamps will blink. During recording, press the rotary multi selector to create

index. Camera can skip to any index during playback. Start of recording is index number 1; other numbers are assigned in ascending order, to a maximum of 98.

Press the shutter-release button fully a second time to end recording.

Voice Recordings

Changing the Sound Quality

Press m in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality options.

Sound Quality

Choose the sound quality for the recording.

Maximum movie length*

Option Description

Normal

High

(default)

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

allows (up to five hours). All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies with make of memory card.

Voice Recordings

Suited for longer recordings. 30 min. 36 sec. 5 hours

Record with high quality sound. Note that sound will not be heard while fast forwarding or rewinding.

Internal memory

14 MB 256 MB

11 min. 5 sec. 3 hours 14 min.

Memory card

j Voice Recordings

• PictureProject cannot be used to transfer or play voice recordings. Select [Interface] > [Mass storage] for [USB], copy the files manually.

• The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player.

• Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

Playing Voice Recordings

1 Enter audio playback mode by

pressing D in playback mode, selecting q (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

2 Choose the desired file and press d.

The selected file will be played back.

Control icons

File number Playback time Index number

Progress indicator

Index

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Date and time of recording

Sound quality

Length of recording Volume

Audio playback

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Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

Operations During Playback

Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording at twice the normal speed. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector IJ to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available:

To Press Description

Rewind Q

Advance U

Skip to previous index

Skip to next index

Pause

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

Voice Recordings

Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when d is released.

Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when d is released.

V Skip to previous index.

W Skip to next index.

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

Resume playback.

End playback and return to full-frame playback.

l Deleting Sound Files

Press T during playback or after selecting a sound file (use the rotary multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose [Yes] and press d. To cancel deletion, choose [No] and press d.

Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press m in the select sound file screen

(c 79, step 2).

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose

the option and press d.

MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card

ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory

3 Choose the copy option and press d.

[Selected files]: Proceed to step 4

[Copy all files]: Proceed to step 5

4 Choose the desired file and press d.

Choose the desired file and press J to mark.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Copy sound files

Exit

Camera to card

Selected files

Copy all files

Exit

Select sound files

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5 Choose [Yes] and press d.

Copying starts.

k Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX S7c may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other make of camera.

Voice Recordings

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Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

Connect the COOL-STATION to the TV using the supplied A/V cable.

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

WhiteYellow

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION

and press o for more than one second to turn on the camera.

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

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

j Connecting an A/V Cable

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

j Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set from setup menu (c 114) > [Interface] (c 126) >

[Video mode].

Connecting to a Computer

Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.

• You can play back pictures on a computer transferred via wireless LAN.

See “Wireless Transfer Mode” (c 130) for more information.

Before Connecting the Camera

Installing PictureProject

Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).

Confirming USB Option

The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera to a computer:

• Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.

•Press E (d) on the camera. The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the

USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.

USB mode

Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional

Windows 2000 Professional

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Choose [PTP].

This camera supports the USB options, [Mass storage] and [PTP] (default setting). Choose [PTP] to transfer pictures stored in the internal memory. Pictures cannot be transferred when [Mass storage] is chosen.

The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures in the following cases. Use the [Transfer] button in PictureProject.

• When transferring pictures from the camera’s internal memory and [Mass storage] is selected in the USB menu.

• When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position before transferring pictures.

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB option to [Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] will be displayed when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the window, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

Camera E (d)

button

Choose [Mass storage] or [PTP].

Choose [Mass storage].

PictureProject Transfer

button

Choose [Mass storage] or

[PTP].

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Connecting to a Computer

Setting the USB Option

Set the USB option in the setup menu (c 114) on the camera before connecting the camera to a computer or printer.

1 Display the setup menu by

pressing D, selecting Z (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

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2 Choose [Interface] and press d.

3 Choose [USB] and press d.

4 Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage] and press

d (c 83).

The setting is enabled. Press m to exit setup menu.

Set up

Format memory Language Interface Reset all Firmware version

Exit

Interface USB

Video mode Auto transfer

Exit

USB

PTP

Mass storage

Exit

Set up

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Transferring Pictures to a Computer

1 Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3

Connect the COOL-STATION to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn the camera on after placing it in the

COOL-STATION.

At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of camera connection.

5 Transfer pictures.

Transfer using PictureProject

Click [Transfer] button in PictureProject Transfer. All pictures and movies marked for transfer are copied to the computer. Once

transfer is complete, pictures are displayed in PictureProject.

Transfer using the camera’s d (E) button

While PictureProject Transfer is launched, press d (E) to copy pictures marked for transfer (c 86) to the computer. The following messages are displayed in the camera monitor during transfer.

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Preparing to transfer

Transferring images to computer

Transfer completed

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6 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.

If the USB option is set to [PTP]

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]

Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.

Windows 2000 Professional

Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.

Macintosh

Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO_NAME”) to the Trash.

j Connecting the USB Cable

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

k Marking Pictures for Transfer

When d is pressed while the camera is connected to a computer, pictures marked with the E icon during playback will be transferred to the computer. As the default setting, all pictures are automatically marked for transfer. Two options control transfer marking:

• [Interface] > [Auto transfer] in the setup menu (c 126):

Choose [On] to mark all new pictures for transfer (default setting).

• [Transfer marking] in the playback menu (c 112): Change marking for existing pictures.

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