Nikon S80 User Manual 2

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode

For Your Safety

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

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter (available separately), be sure to unplug the AC adapter from an electrical outlet.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).

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

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the cable or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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For Your Safety

• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

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

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

Do not apply pressure to the monitor

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notice

s for customers in Europe

CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................4

Shutter-Release Button.......................................................................................................................................5

Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................ 6

Tapping.........................................................................................................................................................................6

Dragging......................................................................................................................................................................6

Dragging and Dropping.....................................................................................................................................7

Spreading/pinching..............................................................................................................................................7

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations......................................... 8

Shooting (Information Indicators)................................................................................................................8

Shooting (Operation Controls).......................................................................................................................9

Playback (Information Display)....................................................................................................................10

Playback (Operation Controls).....................................................................................................................11

Opening the Tabs................................................................................................................................................12

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

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

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

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................19

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

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

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................22

Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode..................................................... 24

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G Easy Auto Mode................................................24

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode....................................................................................25

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

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................27

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

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................30

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................30

Deleting Unwanted Pictures........................................................................................................................31

Basic Shooting Functions..................................................................................................................32

m Using the Flash................................................................................................................................................33

n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...................................................................................................36

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A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) .....................................................................................38

q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)..........................................41

r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)..........................................................................44

o Changing Brightness Using Exposure Compensation..........................................................47

More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................48

Selecting a Shooting Mode..............................................................................................................48

G (Easy Auto) Mode...........................................................................................................................49

Shooting in A (Auto) Mode ............................................................................................................51

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Setting.........................................................................................53

p Macro Mode Setting...................................................................................................................................54

s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject).................................................................55

E ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................57

V Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................58

w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...........................................................................................................59

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................61

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................61

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................64

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................70

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................72

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings......................................................................................74

Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously...................................................76

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................78

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................78

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................79

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................81

Selecting Playback Mode..................................................................................................................83

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................84

Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................84

Viewing Pictures in an Album......................................................................................................................86

Removing Pictures from Albums...............................................................................................................87

Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode....................................................................................................88

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums......................................................................................................89

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..............................................................................................91

Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................91

Operations in Auto Sort Mode....................................................................................................................93

Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode)........................................94

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................94

Operations in List by Date Mode...............................................................................................................95

Playback Options .................................................................................................................................96

Setting the Picture Rating.................................................................................................................97

Playing Back Pictures by Rating..................................................................................................................97

b Enjoying Slide Shows...................................................................................................................98

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d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)............................................................................ 100

Protecting One Picture..................................................................................................................................100

Protecting Multiple Pictures......................................................................................................................101

Removing Protection from Pictures......................................................................................................101

a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set................................................................................ 102

Creating a Print Order for One Picture ................................................................................................102

Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures.....................................................................................104

Canceling Print Order.....................................................................................................................................105

f Rotate Image ................................................................................................................................ 106

E Voice Memo: Recording and Playback .................................................................................107

Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................................................................107

Playing Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................108

Deleting Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................108

Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................109

Editing Functions..............................................................................................................................109

Picture Editing.................................................................................................................................... 111

U Paint...................................................................................................................................................................111

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................114

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................115

P Stretch: Stretching Pictures.................................................................................................................116

O Perspective Control: Adjust a Sense of Perspective.............................................................117

i Filter Effects (digital filter)......................................................................................................................118

j Glamour Retouch.......................................................................................................................................120

g Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures........................................................................................122

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................123

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................124

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 124

Movie Recording Settings...........................................................................................................................126

A Movie Options.............................................................................................................................................127

Movie Playback.................................................................................................................................. 128

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................129

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................129

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 132

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................132

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................133

Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................137

Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................................................138

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................139

Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................141

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................142

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Basic Camera Setup........................................................................................................................145

The Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................145

Operating the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................146

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................147

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................148

e Monitor Settings.......................................................................................................................................151

f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time)..................................................................................152

g Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................153

h AF Assist.........................................................................................................................................................154

u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................154

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................155

k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................155

l/m Format Memory/Format Card...................................................................................................156

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................157

H TV Settings.....................................................................................................................................................158

V Charge by Computer ..............................................................................................................................159

d Blink Warning .............................................................................................................................................159

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................161

h Copy (Copy between Internal Memory and Memory Card)..........................................164

r Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................................165

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................166

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 166

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................168

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................168

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................169

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 169

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................170

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................171

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................172

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................177

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 184

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................187

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 188

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S80 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

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This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Notations

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

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

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

Introduction

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

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

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for contact information.

URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery charger, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

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

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

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

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

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 147). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1011 9

Lens cover closed

1 Power-on lamp............................17, 19, 137

2 Eyelet for camera strap................................4

3 Shutter-release button..............................28

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................14, 22

5 Microphone (stereo)......................107, 124

6 Battery chamber ...........................................14

Attaching the Camera Strap

7 8

7 Battery latch.............................................14, 15

8 Memory card slot..........................................22

9 Lens.........................................................168, 184

Self-timer lamp ......................................36, 73

AF-assist illuminator.........................29, 154

11 Flash......................................................................33

12 Slide cover (power switch).....................19

Parts of the Camera

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3 4 5

Under the connector cover

6 7

OLED monitor (monitor)*/

touch panel.........................................................6

2 Tripod socket

3 Connector cover........... 16, 129, 133, 139

4 Speaker..................................................108, 128

* Referred to simply as the “monitor” in this manual.

Power connector cover

(for connection with optional AC

Adapter) ..........................................................169

USB/audio/video output

connector..........................16, 129, 133, 139

7 HDMI mini connector.............................129

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.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take a picture.

Operating the Touch Panel

The monitor on the COOLPIX S80 is a touch panel display operated by touch. Use the method described below.

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Tapping

Tap the touch panel.

Use this operation to: Select icons or other controls Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode (A 79) Perform touch shutter (A 41), touch AF/AE (A 44),

or subject tracking (A 55) operations Display the setting controls during shooting or

playback (A 12)

Dragging

Drag your finger across the touch panel and remove it from the touch panel.

Use this operation to: Scroll through pictures in full-frame playback mode

(A 30) Move the visible portion of a picture enlarged with playback zoom (A 81) Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 47) or other settings

When the camera is in full-fame playback mode, drag two fingers across the touch panel to scroll ahead ten frames quickly.

Place two fingers on the touch panel about 1.5 cm (0.6 in.) apart, slide them about 2 cm (0.8 in.) to left or right. Note that the desired results may not be achieved if your fingers are placed side by side.

Tap the touch panel to stop at the current frame.

Operating the Touch Panel

Dragging and Dropping

Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to the desired location (1), and remove it from the touch panel (2).

Use this operation to: Apply the rating setting (A 97)

Spreading/pinching

Spread two fingers apart/pinch two fingers together

Use this operation to: Zoom in/out on a picture (A 81) in playback

mode Switch to thumbnail playback mode from full-

frame playback mode (A 79)

B Notes on the Touch Panel

• This camera utilizes a static touch panel. Therefore, it may not respond when touched with

fingernails or gloved fingers.

• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects.

• Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.

• The touch panel may not respond to touch if a commercially available protecting film is applied.

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B Notes on Touch Panel Operations

• The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.

• The camera may not respond if the followings are made.

- Bounce your finger off the display

- Drag your finger over too short a distance

- Stroke the display too lightly

- Move your finger too quickly

- Change the distance between your fingers while you drag two fingers or drag them too far

- Both fingers are not moved simultaneously when spreading or pinching

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

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Shooting (Information Indicators)

The information displayed on the monitor varies with the camera settings or status.

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363636

11 10

50 1m00 1m00

1 Focus area (auto)..........................................49

2 Focus area (center)

3 Focus area (face detection)............28, 72

4 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................44

5 Focus area (subject tracking)................ 55

6 Shutter speed.................................................28

7 Aperture.............................................................28

a Number of exposures remaining

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

b Movie recording time remaining

........................................................................127

9 Zoom indicator......................................27, 54

10 Macro mode....................................................54

* Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.

C Auto Monitor Boost

The camera automatically increases monitor brightness outdoors and under extremely bright lighting to make the monitor display easier to see and read (when Brightness (A 151) in the setup menu (A 145) is set to 4 or less).

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

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

q O

Vibration reduction..............................153

14 Travel destination......................................148

Date not set..............................................172

Date imprint.............................................152

16 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................71

17 Focus indicator ..............................................28

18 Flash indicator................................................34

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

OFF

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

Shooting (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• Tap the tab to display the setting controls and shooting settings can be

changed (A 12).

• The controls available and the setting status displayed vary depending upon the shooting mode and the current camera settings.

1 2 3

OFF

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

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1 Shooting mode*.........24, 51, 61, 72, 124

2 Switch to playback mode.......................30

3 Touch AF/AE cancellation.......................44

4 Tab.........................................................................12

5 Setting controls.............................................13

6 Wide zoom .......................................................27

7 Tele zoom..........................................................27

8 Scene effect adjustment slider ............63

* Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.

C Monitor Display in Portrait (“Tall”) Orientation

When the camera is held in portrait (“tall”) orientation, the controls and indicators are also displayed in portrait (“tall”) orientation. Controls and indicators may not be appropriately rotated when the camera is pointing up or down.

AUTO

OFF

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

OFF

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Playback (Information Display)

The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently displayed and camera status.

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• The information displayed on the monitor varies with the camera settings or status.

• The indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (A 151).

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1 File number and type............................. 171

2 Date/time of recording.............................20

Image mode

.............38, 112, 122, 123

Movie options1.......................................127

4 Print-order icon ..........................................102

5 Protect icon................................................... 100

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

Album icon in favorite

pictures mode2..............................................86

Category icon in auto sort mode

Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.

The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in

.....91

j Glamour retouch icon...................120

i Filter effects icon...............................118

s Quick retouch icon ..........................114

c D-Lighting icon ..................................115

d Paint icon...............................................111

r Stretch icon ..........................................116

q Perspective control icon...............117

p Voice memo icon..............................107

C Small picture icon.............................122

a Crop icon ...............................................123

a Current frame number/

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

b Movie length..........................................128

10 Internal memory indicator......................30

11 Rating indicator.............................................97

playback mode is displayed.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Playback (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• Tap the tab to display the setting controls (A 12) and deleting or editing will be available.

• The controls available displayed vary depending upon the displayed picture and the current camera settings.

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Switch to shooting mode

...............................................24, 51, 61, 72, 124

2 Playback mode2.....................30, 84, 91, 94

Indicators displayed vary with the shooting mode.

Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.

3 Tab.........................................................................12

4 Setting controls.............................................13

5 Movie playback...........................................128

C Picture Display

When the camera is rotated, the picture and controls displayed are also rotated as indicated below. Pictures and controls may not be appropriately rotated when the camera is pointing up or down.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

OFF

0.0

Opening the Tabs

When in shooting or playback mode, use the setting controls to make shooting and playback settings. Display the controls by tapping the tab at the bottom, left

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or right side of the monitor.

• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.

• Tap z (setup) in the setting controls to make the basic camera settings.

• When H or J is displayed on the setting screen, tap H to exit the setting

screen and tap J to return to the previous screen.

• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.

Tap the tab to display the icons of settings that can be changed in the current mode.

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To hide setting controls, tap the tab again.

Tap an icon to display the setting screen of that item.

Tap an icon to apply the setting of that item.

Tap z to display the setup menu.

OFF

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Image mode

0.0

Return to the previous screen.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

OFF

AUTO

0.0

AUTO

OFF

Shooting

Shooting settings can be made.

• The available setting items vary depending on the shooting mode (A 48).

• Each icon also indicates the current setting.

X Flash mode.............................................33

p Macro mode ..........................................54

OFF

n Self-timer..................................................36

A Image mode ..........................................38

Touch shooting

q Touch shutter......................................41

r Touch AF/AE.......................................44

s Subject tracking................................55

E ISO sensitivity ........................................57

OFF

AUTO

0.0

T W

V Continuous.............................................58

w White balance.......................................59

o Exposure compensation................47

3 z Setup .......................................................145

Playback

Pictures can be edited and deleted, and playback settings can be made.

• The available setting items vary depending on the type of picture or playback mode.

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1 Rating...................................................................97

h Add pictures to albums

(except in favorite pictures mode)....84

Remove pictures from albums (in

favorite pictures mode)............................87

c Delete ........................................................31

b Slide show...............................................98

d Protect ....................................................100

a DPOF print order..............................102

U Paint.........................................................111

M Retouch.................................................109

E Voice memo........................................107

3 z Setup .......................................................145

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 16).

1 Slide the battery-chamber/memory

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card slot cover in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and open the cover (2).

2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.

Use the battery to push up the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).

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

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backw ards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that

the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Close the slide cover to turn the camera off (A 19) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

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

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B Notes on the Battery

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

(A 167), before use.

• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months

and run it flat before returning it to storage.

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-

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68P.

If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies

according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.

EH-68P (AR)

2 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A 14) and turn off the camera (A 19).

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the

camera.

USB cable

B Connecting the Cable

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

Charging the Battery

4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an

electrical power outlet.

The power-on lamp slowly blinks orange to indicate that the battery is charging.

About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains power-on lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical power outlet.

Power-on lamp Description

Blinks slowly (orange)

Off

Flickers (orange)

Battery charging.

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the poweron lamp stops blinking orange and turns off.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).

• A USB cable is not correctly connected, nor is a Charging AC Adapter correctly plugged, or the battery is faulty. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• The Ch arging AC A dapter EH-68P is f or use only with compatible devices . Do not use with anoth er make or model of device.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 167), before use.

• The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other

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countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the camera is connected to the Charging AC adapter, the camera cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-68P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Source

• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately; A 169) is used, COOLPIX S80 can be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62D. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S80 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (A 132, 137).

• The Battery Charger MH-63 (available separately; A 169) can be used to charge Rechargeable Li- ion Battery EN-EL10 without the camera.

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