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1. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway e The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green e Focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture e 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 to take the picture Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images Auto sort D Lighting E Glamour retouch Filter effects amp Print order Slide show On Protect saunyeay yoeqheld 65 Playback Features You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view Available Playback Modes D gt Play A30 All images are played back When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode this mode is selected Favorite pictures C84 Only images added to albums are played back Images should be added to albums before selecting this mode 5 Auto sort O67 Images are automatically sorted in to categories such as portraits landscapes and movies You can play back images in a specific category only List by date O89 Only images captured on the same date are played back Switching Between Playback Modes 1 Press the gt button in full frame or thu
2. ie p va Full frame display Image thumbnail display 4 9 Calendar display and 16 images per screen You can view several images on one screen making it easy to find the image you want You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to W Bs and T Q Press the multi selector A V lt or P to select an image and then press the button to display that image full frame When 16 thumbnails are displayed rotate the zoom control to W E to switch to calendar display except for list by date mode While using calendar display mode press the multi selector A W lt or P to select a date and then press the button to display the first image captured on that day 31 ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs dIseg 32 1 Press the f button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the desired deletion method and press the button e Current image Delete the image currently displayed e Erase selected images Select multiple images and delete them See Operating the Erase Selected Images ee Screen Q33 for more information e All images Delete all images e To exit without deleting the image press the MENU button 3 Press A or W to choose Yes and press the button e Deleted images cannot be recovered e To exit without deleting the image press or W to select No and
3. registration will be canceled Register the subject again When a face is detected the camera automatically registers the face moir E ES MEd d 1 250 F32 e Adjust zoom position flash mode exposure compensation and menu settings prior to registering the subject e Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions e If the camera detects more than one face in the monitor you cannot specify the face to register Do not include faces in the frame when you want to track a subject other than faces e Digital zoom is not available 656 32 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Autofocus Mode On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses Option AF S Single AF default setting Description The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed down halfway Use with moving subjects The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses AF F Full time AF uolDas adualayay Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode 48648 in the movie menu 68647 656 33 UOI DIS BIUTIIJOY e See Changing the Image Size Image Mode 1157 for information about Image mode Skin Softening On the smart portrait mode
4. 3 Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight 38 Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies amp Flash Use with the flash The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor Q6 However when Auto is selected no icon is displayed m Notes About White Balance e There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1159 for more information e At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off C1150 65624 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent for example to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the light source when shooting 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting 2 Display shooting menu Q10 37 use the Fees multi selector to choose PRE Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the button bag incandescent e The camera zooms in to the position for measuri
5. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor Bright specks appear in Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used amp 10 images captured with flash Cause Solution The subject is too close to the camera Try hooting using macro mode or Scene auto selector or Close up scene mode The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well Select Auto for AF assist in the set up menu Turn camera off and then on again Use flash ncrease the ISO sensitivity value Enable electronic vibration reduction or motion detection Use BSS Use tripod and self timer Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor When shooting with Continuous set to Multi shot 16 and when recording movies avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights is recommended The flash mode is set to Off Some scene modes with which the flash does not function is selected On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu Another function that restricts flash is enabled Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies Ha Problem Digital zoom cannot be used Image mode not available No sound when shutter is released AF assist illuminator does not light up Images appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Randomly spaced
6. 71 saunqea4 yoeqhe d Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer e Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the Source on the Options title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 Click Start Transfer 2 e At default settings all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer 3 Terminate the connection e Ifthe camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Images Start ViewNxX 2 e Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete e Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually e Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the 8 movie record button SalAOW Jeg Hulkejg pue Bulpsoray 73 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the P movie record button Hue white balance and other settings are the same when recording movies as they are when taking still images 1 Turnon the camera and be sure that it is
7. Camera turns off without warning Cause Solution Ww e Confirm all connections Off is selected for Charge by computer in he setup menu When charging by connecting the camera to a computer battery charging stops when he camera is turned off When charging by connecting the camera to 84 68862 a computer battery charging stops when he computer is suspended sleeping and he camera may turn off Depending upon computer specifications settings and status it may be impossible to charge the battery inserted into the camera via computer connection Battery is exhausted When connecting to an electrical outlet using a Charging AC Adapter the camera cannot be turned on Battery is exhausted Camera has turned off automatically to save power The camera and battery may not work properly at low temperatures The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected while the camera is on The USB cable connecting the camera to the computer or printer has been disconnected Reconnect the USB cable The internal temperature of the camera or x pu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L he memory card is high Leave the camera off until it has cooled and then turn it on again x pu pue Sa ON Je21UY2 Troubleshooting Problem Monitor is blank Monitor is hard to read Date and time of recording are not correct No indicators displayed in monitor Print date not available Date not appea
8. Captures the brightness of sunlit snow e The camera focuses at the center of the frame Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e The camera focuses at the center of the frame i i Dusk dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway focus areas or the focus indicator C116 always glows green Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway focus areas or the focus indicator Q6 always glows green 2 Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with A W Close up Photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range TI Food Use when taking pictures of food ii 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 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Macro mode A153 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus The active focus area can be moved by pressing the button and then pressing the multi selector V lt or P Before making any of the settings below press the button to cancel the focus area selection Flash mode Self timer Exposure compensation The camera continuou
9. If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera Memory contains no images will be displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode Press the MENU button to select Copy in the playback menu and copy the images saved in the camera s internal memory to the memory card More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information 6646 Movie Options On the shooting screen gt MENU button gt 4 tab gt Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies Option Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded This option is suited to playback on a wide screen TV Image size 1280 x 720 pixels 70s HD 720p 1280x720 default setting YGA VGA 640x480 Image size 640 x 480 pixels QVGA QVGA 320x240 Image size 320 x 240 pixels When recording in the internal memory the default setting is YA VGA 640x480 e The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options e See page 76 for more information about maximum movie length U0 D 5 adUaIaJaYy Image File Names and Folder Names See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information 6847 U01295 9U 1 4J Y The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode On the shooting screen gt MENU button gt i tab gt Autofocus mode Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed movies Option Description Focu
10. Images are too dark underexposed Images are too bright overexposed Unexpected results when flash set to Auto with red eye reduction Skin tones are not softened Saving images takes time 0 12 Cause Solution The flash mode is set to Off Flash window is blocked Subject is beyond flash range Adjust exposure compensation Increase ISO sensitivity Subject is backlit Select Backlighting scene mode or set the flash mode setting to Fill flash Adjust exposure compensation When taking pictures with Auto with red eye reduction or fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction in Night portrait scene mode In Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red eye Use any scene mode other than Night portrait and change the flash mode to any setting other than Auto with red eye reduction and try shooting again Under some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be softened Use 3 Skin softening for Glamour retouch in the playback menu for images containing more than three faces It may take more time to save images in the following situations e When the noise reduction function is in operation e When the flash mode is set to Auto with red eye reduction e When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 44 51 41 51 67 69813 Playback Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on image Cannot
11. Multi selector 7 information Switches from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full frame Apply selection display button e Adds and removes favorite pictures e Plays back movies Displays and hides the menu Shooting mode button Shutter release on Switches to shooting mode record on uoljejado dIseg pue eJatueD ay jo syed uoljesado dIseg pue eJaWeD 2y Jo syed Parts of the Camera The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera s settings and state of use At the default setting the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation and they disappear after a few seconds elapse when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings 1182 Shooting Mode 2 34 Gj De 33 1 32 O10 2 a suwal 29 Tores 28 HRRWOS i 27 AG CG 26 Fko 25 1o a 1501600 24 23 22 21 wa ooting mode 24 36 39 46 acro mode Zoom indicator Focus indicator we AE AF L indicator ssssssssossssssesossonsssererse O83 Flash mode Print date EE Battery level indicator 9 Electronic VR otion detection Wind noise reduction Date not set indicator SP Gre E E eT 22 67650 6671 EEJ Tavel destinatio 14 Movie options EE Movie length 16 Ima
12. The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Using Subject Tracking Subject tracking On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt AF area mode gt Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects When a subject is registered the camera automatically moves the focus area to track the subject If the camera detects a human face it automatically registers the human face and begins tracking that face 1 Register a subject When a face is not detected and the white border is displayed at the center of the monitor align the subject with the border and press the button When the border glows red the camera is unable to focus on the subject Change the composition and try to register the subject again When the subject is registered a yellow focus area is displayed on that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject To deregister the subject press the button If the camera cannot track the registered subject anymore the focus area will disappear and the uoldas aduaIajay 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture e The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked e If the focus area is not displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame v Notes About Subject Tracking Mode
13. You can also change the image review setting or the monitor brightness Al ows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images at the time of shooting The default setting is Off Print date e The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations When using Panorama assist scene mode When recording movies Option Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Auto off The Setup Menu Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting The default setting is Off When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring The amp indicator glows green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed The default setting is Auto e When using certain shooting modes or settings motion is not detected In this case the indicator is not displayed When set to Auto the AF assist illuminator C112 lights up when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus The default setting is Auto e The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 m 6 ft 2 in at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in at the maximum telephoto position e Even if Auto is selected the AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the scene mode that is selected When set to On rot
14. button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt E Quick retouch Press the multi selector A or W to choose the degree of enhancement performed and press the button e The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right e To exit without saving the copy press the MENU button e Copies created with the quick retouch option can be recognized by the E icon displayed during playback Quick retouch Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt Eh D Lighting Press the multi selector A or W to choose OK and press the button e The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right e D lighting copies can be recognized by the 4a icon displayed during playback More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information 656 12 Editing Images Still Images E Glamour Retouch Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt EF Glamour retouch 1 Press the multi selector A or W to choose All or Skin softening and press the button All Soften facial skin tones make faces look smaller and make eyes look larger Skin softening Soften facial
15. m Notes About Icons for Albums e Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used e To change the icon for an album containing images stored in the internal memory remove the memory card from the camera e The default setting for icons are black numbers 6 Images are automatically sorted in to categories such as portraits landscapes and movies Press the gt button playback mode gt gt button gt M Auto sort mode Select a category with the multi selector and press the button to play back images in the selected category e The following operation is available while the category selection screen is displayed T button Deletes all images in the selected category e When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode press the MENU button to select a feature from the auto sort menu C1167 Portraits Other scenes Auto Sort Mode Categories Category Description mages captured in smart portrait mode 46 with the smile smile timer setting set to On mages captured in auto mode 36 with the face gt detection 61 g Portrait mages captured in Portrait Night portrait Party indoor 8 i and Backlighting scene mode 21139 y mages captured in smart portrait mode C146 with the smile 2 imer setting set to Off 5 Food mages captured in Food scene mode 39 Landscape mages captured in Landscape scene mod
16. 6 659 are disabled Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera the orientation or brightness of the face and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause the camera to display borders around faces other than those of dogs or cats Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when Five bursts have been taken Internal memory or the memory card is full To continue taking pictures with Pet portrait auto release press the multi selector and change the setting again sainjea4y Bunooyus 45 When human smiles are detected the camera automatically releases the shutter without you having to press the shutter release button smile timer You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces On the shooting screen gt shooting mode button gt E Smart portrait 124 25 1 Framea picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter release button e When the camera detects a human face a yellow double border focus area is displayed around that ace When the camera has focused on that face the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked Up to three faces can be detected When the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face closest to the center
17. amp Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded images are displayed with playback Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise Images that were recorded in portrait tall orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction Select an image in the image selection screen 68842 When the rotate image screen is displayed press the multi selector lt or P to rotate the image 90 degrees Rotate image Rotate image g Rotate image Rotate 90 degrees Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise clockwise Press the button to finalize display orientation and save orientation data with the image uolDas adualayay 6843 The Playback Menu amp Voice Memo Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt amp Voice memo Use the camera s built in microphone to record voice memos for images e When playing back an image with no voice memo attached the screen changes to the recording screen When playing back an image with a voice memo attached indicated by the A icon in full frame the screen changes to the voice memo playback screen Recording Voice Memos e A voice memo of up to 20 seconds can be recorded while the button is pressed e Do not touch the built in microphone during recording e During recording and I flash in the monitor e When recording ends the voice memo
18. tab gt Firmware version View the current camera firmware version COOLPIX 2600 Ver x x uoldas aduaJajay 65868 Images movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG J l Identifier not shown on camera monitor Extension indicates file format Original still images voice Still images JPG memo attachment included DSCN Movies AVI and movies Voice memos WAV Small copies voice memo attachment included SSCN Cropped copies voice memo dHachmentinclucedy RSCN File number assigned automatically in ascending order starting with 0001 Copies created using editing functions other than small picture and crop voice memo attachment included FSCN Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five character identifier P_ plus a three digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode e g 101P_001 6882 and NIKON for all other images e g 100NIKON When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999 a new folder will be created File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001 Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the image to which the voice memo is attached Files copied using Copy gt Selected images are copied to the current folder where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest
19. 68 68818 18 Playback 30 78 68644 Playback menu 67 69836 Playback mode 8 30 66 Playback zoom 31 Portrait Z 40 Power 20 21 22 Index Power switch 2 20 21 Power on lamp 2 20 21 Preset manual 68825 Print 67 68 68620 69621 Print date 23 82 68837 68639 67655 Print order 67 68836 Printer 68 68618 Protect settings 67 68641 Q Quick retouch 67 68612 QVGA 77 69847 R Rechargeable battery 68670 Rechargeable Li ion battery 14 16 66870 Red eye reduction 51 Remaining recording time 76 Removing favorite pictures 6885 Reset all 84 68666 Rotate image 67 6843 RSCN 68869 S Scene auto selector 40 Scene mode 39 40 Selective color 67 68614 Self timer 52 Self timer lamp 2 47 52 Sepia 38 68629 Setup menu 82 4849 Shooting 24 26 28 Shooting menu 37 68 24 Shutter sound 83 68859 Shutter speed 28 Shutter release button 2 4 5 28 Single 37 68626 Single AF 38 77 68633 69848 Skin softening 48 63 68834 6 21 Xapu pue sajoN e21UY2 L x pu pue Sa ON Je21UY2 L Index Slide show 67 69640 Slow sync 51 Small picture 67 68615 Smart portrait menu 48 68634 Smart portrait mode 46 Smile timer 48 69634 Snow 8 42 Soft 67 68614 Sound settings 83 68659 Speaker 3 Sports amp 41 SSCN 68869 Standard color 38 68629 Strap ii 11 Subject tracking 38 68631 68632 Sunset 42 I Telephoto 27 Televisions 68 68617 Thumbnail displ
20. 69P Additionally when charging by computer and transferring images to the computer it takes more time to charge the battery 65862 Immediately after taking a picture using face detection Q61 except when using smart portrait mode if the camera detects a subject with closed eyes the camera displays the message Did someone blink allowing you to check the image The default setting is Off 6864 Allows you to reset the camera s settings to their default values Certain settings such as Time zone and date and Language are not reset View the current camera firmware version 6866 6868 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera Shooting Using Panorama Assist Playback Favorite Pictures MOC ceccsssessssesssscssssessssesssscssssecsssesssscssssecssnecsseesssscsssecssseessnsesese O84 Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Editing Images Still Images Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print oo esssssesssseessseecseeeeee Menu The Shooting Menu for Auto MOde ssssssssessssssssessessessessessessnseesseseeseee 6824 Smart Portrait Menu The Playback Menu The Movie Menu The Setup Menu Additional Information Image Sound File and Folder Names Optional Accessories Error Messages enof U02995 2U 1 4 Y Reference Section U
21. Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Using the Flash Flash Modes Using the Self timer Using Macro Mode Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Default Settings ccesesssssssssecsssenssssuesssee Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Face Detection Skin Softening Focus Lock uopnponu Playback Features cisions ee aiai is Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Connecting the Camera to a Television Computer or Printer Using ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Compute Viewing Images Recording and Playing Back MOVICS ssssssscssssecsssseessesecsseecssseecssseesssscsensecessseecsseeesneeessnees 73 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu Movie Playback ssssssssessssssssseeessssssneeees Operation during Movie Playback General Camera Setups ssssscscscsedsciersccess cassnsedransessasdorasccbonsdsheasssdnsdsenibesscadbossbevsvenedodasstondssdiaesbcovasetes 81 xii Table of Contents TIES OTS NOI co a a eaaa E E a E A A ASe E ETE 82 Reference Section Using Panorama Assist Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to Albums Vie
22. Changes the albums icon their TENU colors and shapes 6886 T button Deletes all images in the selected album e When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode press the MENU button to select a feature from the favorite pictures menu A67 Removing Images from Albums Press the button in full frame playback mode in favorite pictures mode to remove the image A A confirmation dialog is displayed A ai Choose Yes and press the button to remove the image from the album D T D lt oO gt A D wn D A A fe 3 m Note About Deleting Images in Favorite Pictures Mode When images are added to albums they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded Only the file names of images are added to albums In favorite pictures mode the images corresponding to the file names in the specified album are played back Deleting an image in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the image from the album but also deletes the image file from the internal memory or memory card permanently O85 uoldas aduaIajay Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums From the album selection screen Q166 4985 select an album and press the MENU button to change the album s icon e Select a color press the button and select an icon and press the button to change the icon Choose icon i St
23. Image mode approx 39 MB 4 GB Print size cm in I 4320x3240 680 prox 36 X 27 14 X 10 5 A 4320x3240 prox 36 X 27 14 X 10 5 EM 3264x2448 pprox 28 x 21 11 x8 OR 2272x1704 Approx 19 x 14 7 5 x 5 6 1600x1200 Approx 13 x 10 5 3 x 4 640x480 Approx 5 x 4 2 x 1 5 EB 4224x2376 pprox 35 x 20 14 x 8 Ifthe number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and multiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However at the same image size images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Restricted a fansite Setting Descriptions Continuous When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is Flashi mode 37 selected flash is disabled P AF area mode When Subject tracking is selected self timer is selftimer 0383 disabled AF area mode When Subject tracking is selected macro Macro mode Q238 mode is disabled Continuous When Multi shot 16 is selected the Image mode setting is fixed at amp M image size 2560 x 37 1920 pixels When 3200 is selected the image mode setting of only 1600x1200 or M 640x480 can be ISO sensitivity selected If any image mode setting o
24. Number of exposures remaining Battery level Ae AOT Description E Battery level is high Ca Battery level is low Prepare to charge or replace the battery i Battery The camera cannot take pictures Charge or replace the battery exhausted Number of Exposures Remaining The number of image that can be captured is displayed e Ifa memory card is not inserted fl is displayed to indicate that images will be saved in the camera s internal memory approximately 39 MB The number of exposures remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image quality and image size image mode Q158 The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustrations may differ from the actual display Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off e When the camera is turned on the power on lamp green will light and then the monitor will turn on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on e To turn off the camera press the power switch When the camera is turned off both the power on lamp and the display turn off e To turn on the camera in playback mode press and hold the P gt playback button Power Saving Function Auto Off If no operations are performed for a while the monitor will turn off the camera will enter standby mode and the power on lamp will flash If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes the camera will turn off automa
25. ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB Cable UC E6 The camera automatically turns on To transfer images that are saved in the camera s internal memory remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 When using Windows 7 e If the dialog shown at right is Smet displayed follow the steps below to selec Nikon Transfer 2 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File If the memory card contains a large number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts m Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub sainjeay yoeqheld
26. Zoom Sound Settings Auto Off sussen Format Memory Format Card Language Video Mode Charge by Computer Blink Warning Reset Alll Firmware Version Image Sound File and Folder Names Optional Accessories Error Messages Technical Notes and INdeX 0 ssssssssssssccssesccssecensescessesenssesessssessnsecsnssessusecesssessuseessnecesnnsessneesee Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera The Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Specifications Supported Standards Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features Parts of the Camera csssssssscccccccccssssssssccscccscssssssscsscccsceed THe Camera Body sesscssscassssctcscscctasssctavssctinasstevaastacdastccacchastacestabeass geblatsdetainisiadvestavaatecatats 2 Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode ou eessssssesccsssescesssesecsnseeesnsseecensseeesnneeeesnee 4 Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode cssssssssscsssesccssessesssseesssseesesnseessnnneessnse 5 TIM MOM croan E E EE 6 Basic Operations sssssssssosoesssssosscssssoscssssssssssesssosssssssssssses S Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode sssssssssssssrsssssrressereees 8 Using th Multi Selector c cscssiszenssspedeiadarsndssacestqossenesesecsnateiyorqusdeeuonttessssseyetbo
27. according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to take Smart portrait saunjyea4 Bunooys Smile timer Blink proof 35 saunyea4 Bunooys 36 Shooting Features auto mode is useful for general photography and it allows you to customize a variety of settings to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture Q37 On the shooting screen gt shooting mode button gt auto mode 1124 25 e You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by pressing the MENU button selecting the tab and setting AF area mode The default setting is Face priority e When AF area mode in the shooting menu is set to Face priority default setting the camera focuses on the subject as follows If the camera detects a human face the camera automatically focuses on it see Face Detection 161 for more information If no faces are detected the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus area active focus area lights in green maximum of nine areas Changing amp Auto Mode Settings e Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 21149 Flash mode C1150 self timer Q152 macro mode Q153 and exposure compensation C1154 e Features that can be set by pres
28. album or category or captured on the selected shooting date have been marked for printing e Select Yes to mark the selected images for printing without changing the marking of other images e Select No to remove print marking from previously marked images and restrict the print order to images in the selected album or category or captured on the selected shooting date Print order Print order Save print marking for other Save print marking for other images dates Favorite pictures mode List by date mode auto sort mode If the total number of marked images exceeds 99 as a result of adding the current print order setting the screen shown below will be displayed e Select Yes to remove print marking previously added from the print order and restrict the print order to images just marked e Select Cancel to cancel the settings that were just added without changing the print marking for previously marked images Print order Print order Too many images selected Remove print marking from other images Too many images selected Remove print marking for other dates Yes Cancel Yes Cancel Favorite pictures mode List by date mode auto sort mode 656 38 The Playback Menu v Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option shooting date and photo information are printed on images when a DPOF compatible 18 pri of shooting dat
29. 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 A 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 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 i accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio comm
30. bright pixels noise appear in movies Troubleshooting Cause Solution e Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu e Digital zoom is not available in the following situations When Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 in auto mode When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking in auto mode When Scene auto selector Portrait Night portrait or Pet portrait scene mode is selected When shooting in smart portrait mode Another function that restricts the Image mode option is enabled Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter sound in the setup menu No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings even when On is selected The speaker is blocked Do not cover the speaker Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the current scene mode even when Auto is selected Lens is dirty Clean lens White balance does not match light source Shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is high as the subject is dark Noise can be reduced by e Using flash e Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting When recording movies in dim lighting the image may become somewhat grainy in appearance This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases and it does not indicate a malfunction Xapu pue sajoN e21UY2 L x pu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Troubleshooting Problem
31. camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment wipe off any sand dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty Body Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals Storage Turn the camera off when not in use Be sure that the power on lamp is off before putting the camera away Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F e Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60 To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again e For storing the battery follow the precautions in The Battery 4 in Maximizing Camera Life and Performance If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Display Settings and Power Supply Problem Battery inserted into the camera cannot be charged Camera cannot be turned on
32. change a number of general settings Image mode o moak E 3264x2448 2272x1704 1600x1200 la l2 TE 640x480 E 4224x2376 Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu ea a White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Press the multi selector lt 4 to highlight the tab Selecting Items Set up Blink warning OFF Reset all Firmware version Y Select an item with the multi selector amp or V and press either P or the button Shooting menu Press the multi selector Aor to select a tab and press either the button or P Blink warning ON On OFF Off Select an item with A or V and press the button When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages The scroll bar is displayed when all of the menu items do not fit on one screen Attaching the Camera Strap Basic Operations Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist The selected menu is displayed When you finish changing the settings press the MENU button to exit the menu Set up Digital zoom Sound settings Auto off Format card Language Video mode Charge by computer uoljejado sIseg pue eJatueD ay Jo syed 11 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 00 2 sssssssssssscscsssssccsssseecssssscesnsecces
33. displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing Choose Cancel and press ME prints the button to return to the print menu Print selection Cancel Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Print all images One copy each of all images stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is printed e When the menu shown at right is displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing Choose Cancel and press waits the button to return to the print menu Print all images DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option 68836 e When the menu shown at right is displayed OD prints choose Start print and press the button to start printing Choose Cancel and press Start print the button to return to the print menu E Cancel DPOF printing e To view the current print order choose View images and press the button To print images press the button again D T oO D 3 A mD wn D A fe 3 5 Printing begins e The monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete e To cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the button Current number of copies total number of copies Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper size for the current printer 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8
34. file number in memory Copy gt All images copies all folders from the source medium file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium 68646 A single folder can hold up to 200 files if the current folder already contains 200 files a new folder named by adding one to the current folder name will be created the next time a file is stored If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 files or a file is numbered 9999 no further files can be stored until the internal memory or memory card is formatted 68860 or a new memory card is inserted UO DIS BIUTIOJOY 6869 Rechargeable battery Charging AC Adapter Battery charger AC adapter USB cable UO DIS BIUDIIJOY Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Battery Charger MH 66 Charging time when no charge remains Approx 1 h 50 min AC Adapter EH 62G connect as shown Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery chamber memory card slot cover If part of the cord runs out of the grooves the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed USB Cable UC E6 Audio video cable Audio Video Cable EG CP14 1 Included with the camera at the time of purchase gt Mii 2 When using in other countries use a plug adapter avai
35. in Movie options shooting mode e The icon for the selected movie option is displayed The default setting is 20 HD 720p 1280x720 1177 Maximum movie length shown in the illustrations may differ from the actual display 2 Press the P movie record button to start movie recording e The camera focuses at the center of the frame Focus areas are not displayed during recording When 20 HD 720p 1280x720 is selected for Movie options monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16 9 with movie recording the area indicated on the right is recorded When the Photo info option in Monitor settings C182 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto info a frame indicating the area captured in the recorded movie can be displayed before recording starts The approximate remaining movie recording time is displayed during recording I is displayed when saving movies to the camera s internal memory Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie recording time has elapsed SalAOW Deg Bulkelg pue Bulpsoray 3 Press the P movie record button again to end recording v Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is
36. is approximately EM 3264x2448 1 8 2272x1704 Smaller size than EM or Gi allows more images to be stored The 1600 1200 compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to full screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4 3 940x490 or distribution by e mail The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 E 4224x2376 Images with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 The total number of pixels recorded and the number of pixels recorded horizontally and vertically Example 4320x3240 Approx 14 megapixels 4320 x 3240 pixels The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes A6 7 57 s n e 4 Bunooys 58 Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode e Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes e There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Q59 for more information Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image due to JPEG compression In addition this number may vary depending on the make of memory card even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity Internal memory Memory card a a r
37. on COOLPIX S2600 View file using a computer or the devices used to create or edit this file o images available for a slide show 65640 mage is protected Disable protection Sa Destination in same time zone as home 67850 The lens is not working properly Turn camera off and then on again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative An error occurred during communication with printer 6819 Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable An error occurred in camera s internal circuitry Turn camera off remove and reinsert battery and turn camera on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative 14 21 An error occurred with the printer Check printer After solving the problem select Resume and press the button to resume printing Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer Load the specified paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing Paper has jammed in the printer Remove the jammed paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing No paper is loaded in printer Load the specified paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing An error occurred with the ink Check ink select Resume and press the button to resume printing 6 73 uolDas adualayay Error Messages Display Cause Solution aa Running out of ink or ink cartridg
38. options AF area mode Autofocus mode uoljejado dISseg pue eJatueD ay Jo syed uoljeJadQ dISeg pue esawe ay Jo sed 10 Basic Operations Using Menus the MENU Button If you press the MENU button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed the menu for the current mode is displayed Once the menu is displayed you can change various settings Shooting mode P 8m s isso hooting menu Image mode Tabs White balance Y Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode tab Displays the settings that can be changed or the current shooting mode Q124 Depending on the current shooting mode the tab icon that is displayed will be different ab Displays the settings that deal with movie recording tab Displays the setup menu where you can change a number of general settings If Tabs are not Displayed If you press the MENU button and the screen that allows you to change the image mode is displayed press the multi selector lt to display the tabs Playback mode 15 05 2012 15 30 a 0004 JPG Tabs D Lighting Glamour retouch Filter effects Print order Slide show Protect tab Displays the settings that can be changed for the current playback mode A66 Depending on the current playback mode the tab icon that is displayed will be different Y tab Displays the setup menu where you can
39. presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A 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 A Do not remain in contact with the camera battery charger or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns A Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak overheat or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product e Before replacing the battery turn he product off If you are using the Charging AC Adapter AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 included Charge he battery by using a camera that supports battery charging To perform this operation use either Charging AC Adapter EH 69P included or the Charge by computer function The Battery Charger MH 66 available separately is also available to charge the battery without using a camera e When inserting the battery do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards e Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remo
40. record button Auto Off Settings The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations e When a menu is displayed three minutes e During slide show playback up to 30 minutes e When the AC adapter EH 62G is connected 30 minutes uolDas adualayay 65859 U01295 aduaIajay The Setup Menu Format Memory Format Card Press the MENU button gt tab gt Format memory Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Data that has been deleted cannot be restored Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting Formatting the Internal Memory FOE To format the internal memory remove the memory AU e deleted f card from the camera The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu Format Formatting a Memory Card Format card When the memory card is inserted in the camera the eyes je deleted f Format card option is displayed in the setup menu Format v Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards e Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings 6886 to the default setting displayed as number e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting e The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device int
41. record or play back voice memos Cannot edit images Images not displayed on television Album icon restored to default settings or images added to album not displayed in favorite pictures mode Troubleshooting Cause Solution e File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX 52600 cannot be played back Images captured with cameras other than COOLPIX 52600 may not be enlarged Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 x 240 or smaller Voice memos cannot be attached to movies Voice memos cannot be attached to images captured with other cameras Voice memos attached to images using another camera cannot be played back on this camera These options cannot be used with movies These options cannot be used with images captured at an Image mode setting of fi 4224x2376 Select images that support editing functions Camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras Select correct Video mode Memory card contains no images Replace the memory card Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory Data in the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer O13 Xapu pue sajon e21UY2 L x pu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Troubleshooting Problem The recorded images are not displayed i
42. 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 images of empty sky Be sure to also replace any images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting C1182 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uoppnponu uopnponu vi For Your S
43. skin tones The preview screen is displayed To exit the Glamour retouch setting screen without saving any changes press lt Glamour retouch 2 Preview the result of the effects ENE feet Preview Skin tones in up to 12 faces in the order of that closest to the center of the frame are softened If more than one face was softened press the multi selector lt or P to display a different face To change the degree of effect press the MENU button and return to step 1 When the button is pressed a new edited copy is created Copies created with the glamour retouch option can be recognized by the amp icon displayed in playback mode iW Notes About Glamour Retouch e The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the direction in which the faces are looking or the brightness of the faces in the image e Ifo faces are detected in the image a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information D T oO lt D gt A mD wn D A fe 3 658 73 Editing Images Still Images Q Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt QFi Iter effects Type Description Give the image a soft look by blurring from the center outward In Soft images captured with face detecti
44. thus take pictures of darker subjects Additionally even with subjects of similar brightness pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement ISO sensitivity can be reduced When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto default setting the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically If Auto is selected and the ISO sensitivity is raised automatically the icon is displayed in the shooting screen L116 Continuous sainjea4 Bunooys Auto Mode Option Allows you to change the color tones of images at the Color options ime of shooting The available settings are Standard color default setting Vivid color Black and white Sepia and Cyanotype Allows you to select how the camera determines the AF area mode focus area for autofocus from Face priority default setting Auto Manual Center or Subject tracking When Single AF default setting is selected the camera ocuses only while the shutter release button is pressed halfway When Full time AF is selected the camera ocuses even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera ocusing Autofocus mode saunyea4 Bunooys Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 38 There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled 11159 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type Scene modes shown as below are available On t
45. used when On is selected Ablink was detected in the If the camera saved an image picture just taken in which the subject s eyes may have been closed the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds On OFF Off default setting Turns the blink warning off The current blink proof setting is indicated by an icon when shooting A6 No icon is displayed when Off is selected uolDas adualayay 65635 See Editing Images Still Images 68810 for information about image editing features amp Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt amp Print order When printing images stored on the memory card using any of the following methods the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders for printing on DPOF compatible devices Inserting the memory card into a DPOF compatible 18 printer s card slot e Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab e Connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible 18 printer 68818 A print order can also be created for images stored in the internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera z 1 Choose Select images and press the ee T button selectimages __ a lete print ord 3 e In favorite pictures auto sort or list by date mode the Delete print order Ha screen shown on the right is not displayed Procee
46. v Formatting a Memory Card e The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting e To format a memory card insert the memory card into the camera press the MENU button and select Format card Q184 from the setup menu C1182 mM Note About Memory Cards Refer to the documentation included with the memory card as well as Memory Cards G5 in Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the card and then remove the card Pull the memory card straight out of the camera do not pull it at an angle v High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including still images and movies can be saved in either the camera s internal memory approximately 39 MB or on a memory card To use the camera s internal memory for shooting or playback first remov
47. without saving the copy press the MENU button e Copies created with the filter effects option can be recognized by the icon displayed in playback mode Pm Small Picture Reducing Image Size Press the gt button playback mode gt select an image gt MENU button gt Fa Small picture Ps D T 1 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the moe 3 desired copy size and press the button TET Y e The 640x480 320x240 and 160x120 sizes are ee 2 available 3 2 Choose Yes and press the button e Anew smaller copy is created compression ratio of Create small picture file approximately 1 16 e The copy is displayed with a black frame More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information 6815 uoldas aduaIajay Editing Images Still Images 4 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when MAM 8 is displayed with playback zoom Q131 enabled Cropped copies are stored as separate files 1 Enlarge the image for cropping Q431 2 Refine copy composition A e Rotate the zoom control to T Q or W E to adjust the zoom ratio WW Press the multi selector A W lt or P to scroll the image until only the portion you want to copy is visible MENU TAS BAO in the monitor 3 Press the MENU button a PNA gt 4 Use the multi
48. 064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notices for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that his product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e 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 e 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 e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Table of Contents Introduction ii Read This First Confirming the Package Contents About This Manual Information and Precautions For Your Safety WARNINGS NOTICE Sirna na an N A Aa a a O pond foasthdesniaeestpustebansaoastoste
49. 1 at the center of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated to T Q except images that were captured using Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 C137 65626 In the shooting modes as shown below the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image Scene auto selector Portrait 1140 or Night portrait 1141 scene mode e Smart portrait mode Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch Q167 s n e 4 Bunooys v Notes About the Skin Softening Function e More time than usual may be required to save an image when shooting with skin softening function e In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than faces may be modified If the desired results are not produced switch the camera to other shooting mode or set Skin softening to Off in smart portrait mode and shoot again e The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the Scene auto selector Portrait or Night portrait is selected in the scene mode 63 s n e 4 Buooys 64 Use focus lock to focus on off center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode To focus on off center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu Q437 in auto mode use focus lock as described below 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame
50. 159 for more information 65829 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode AF Area Mode On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt AF area mode Use this option to de Option 18 Face priority default setting im Auto U01295 9U 1 4J Y 65630 ermine how the camera selects the Description focus area for autofocus When the camera detects a human ace it focuses on that face See Face Detection 41161 for more information If more than one face is detected the camera focuses on the ace closest to the camera When aking pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is detected the AF area mode setting switches to Auto and the camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to th The camera automatically selects the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the camera and focus on it Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area up to nine areas selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor Focus area ocus area up to nine e camera and focus on it a a Ka zar Bm OS f 1350 Focus area The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Option Description Select one of 99 focus are
51. 4 yoeqhe d 70 Using ViewNX 2 2 3 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is not available in the European release Click Next to display the installation window Typical Installation Recommended Start the installer e We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNxX 2 e Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window Download the software When the Software Download screen is displayed click I agree Begin download e Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed e Windows Click Yes e Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed e ViewNxX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2 For viewing editing and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor For basic editing of transferred movies e Panorama Maker 6 for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode e QuickTime Windows only Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM from the CD ROM drive Using
52. 42 Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files 68860 Protec ed images are recognized by the a icon 17 uolDdas adualayay 6841 The Playback Menu Selecting Images The image selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following operations e Print order gt Select images 6 636 e Protect 48641 e Rotate image 69643 e Copy gt Selected images 69646 e Welcome screen gt Select an image 4849 Delete gt Erase selected images Q133 Protect Follow the procedures described below to choose the images 1 Press the multi selector lt or P to choose the desired image e Rotate the zoom control L112 to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W I to switch back to 12 thumbnail display e Only one image can be selected at a time for Rotate image and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 2 Press Aor V to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies e When an image is selected a check mark amp is displayed with the image Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images uoldas aduaIajay 3 Press the button to finalize selection Protect When Selected images is selected a confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor 65842 The Playback Menu amp Rotate Image Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt
53. Black and white copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in print e The camera focuses at the center of the frame e Use with macro mode Q153 when shooting a subject at close distance iB Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject throwing features or details into shadow The flash fires automatically to ill in illuminate shadows e The camera focuses at the center of the frame ON Panorama assist Takes a series of images that you can join together into a panorama on a computer Select the direction in which to add images to the panorama by pressing the multi selector A W or P and then press the button After taking the first image take the additional shots needed while checking how each image will connect to the next To finish shooting press the button Transfer the images to a computer and use Panorama Maker 6 A70 to join them into a single panorama See Using Panorama Assist 6882 for more information Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with A Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portraits of pets dogs or cats When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter pet portrait auto release On the screen displayed when Pet portrait is selected for scene mode select Single or Continuous Single The c
54. C1166 for more information Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to W Ef and T Q ANH n Playback Zoom 15705 2012 15 30 a T 0004 PG Q Pa Ww Displ id ay play area guide KEET J Image is displayed Image is zoomed in full frame You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to W T Q Images can be zoomed up to 10x To view a different area of the image press the multi selector A V dob If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection 41161 or pet detection L145 the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting except for images captured with Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 Q37 If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured press A V dor to display a different face To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces change the zoom ratio and then press A V or Pe You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by pressing the MENU button 68816 Press the button to return to full frame playback mode ypeqhe q pue Huljooys 104 sdais dIseg Image Thumbnail Display Calendar Display 15 05 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 7 8 910111213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 293031
55. Home Time Zone e To switch to the home time zone choose ft Home time zone in step 2 and press the button e To change the home time zone choose ft Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4 Daylight Saving Time When daylight saving time starts or ends turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 Imprinting the Date on Images Enable the Print date option 68855 in the setup menu after the date and time have been set When the Print date option is enabled images will be recorded with shooting date imprinted on them 69651 The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below For time zone not listed below set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option UTC 11 10 uOl Das 9U 1 4J Y 65852 Location UTC Midway Samoa 1 Hawaii Tahiti 2 Alaska Anchorage 3 PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle 4 Vancouver MST MDT Denver Phoenix 5 CST CDT Chicago Houston i 5 5 Mexico City EST EDT New York Toronto A 6 Lima Caracas 7 Manaus 8 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo 9 Fernando de Noronha 10 Azores 11 London Casablanca 12 Location Madrid Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Ankara Moscow Nairobi Riyadh Kuwait Manama Abu Dhabi Dubai Islamabad Karachi New Delhi Colombo Dhaka Bangkok Jakarta Beijing Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo Seoul Sydney Guam New C
56. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX S2600 Reference Manual Trademark Information Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index uopnponu Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S2600 digital camera Before using the camera please read the information in For Your Safety Qvi and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual After reading please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera a Q D COOLPIX S2600 Came
57. Travel destination is selected the local time is automatically calculated and he shooting date and time of the selected region are recorded with the images e If you exit without setting the date and time will flash when the shooting screen is displayed Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time 182 The Clock Battery e The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera s main battery e The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging e If the backup battery becomes exhausted the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Set the date and time again See Setting Display Language Date and Time step 2 122 for more information Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images e Set the date and time before shooting e You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu C1182 e You can use the ViewNX 2 software C1169 to print the shooting date in images that were captured without using the Print date option ypeqhe q pue Huljooys 104 sdais dIseg 23 ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs dIseg 24 Press the button e The shooting mode selection menu which allows you t
58. X The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode Displays an image selected for the welcome screen When the image selection screen is displayed select an image 6 42 and press button e As the selected image is stored by the camera it will be displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted Images captured at an Image mode Q157 setting of fi 4224x2376 and copies created at a size of 320 x 240 or smaller using the small picture 68815 or crop 68816 function cannot be used Select an image uolas aduaJajay 6849 uoldas aduaIajay The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the MENU button gt tab gt Time zone and date Set the camera clock Option Date and time Date format Time zone Description Set camera clock to current date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the displayed screen Select a field Press lt or P the highlight switches between D M Y hour and minute Edit the highlighted field Press A or V Apply the settings Select the minute field and press the button Date and time D 15 Select the order in which the day month and year are displayed from Year Month Day Month Day Year and Day Month Year ft Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from time zone options When Travel destination gt is selected local t
59. a detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected The self timer cannot be used with this feature Smile timer 69834 When On is selected the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken Of the two Blink proof shots one in which the subject s eyes are open is saved Flash cannot be used when On is selected The default setting is Off The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector A 4 Y W 4 or P E when shooting flash mode X self timer B macro mode exposure compensation Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode as shown below e See Default Settings Q155 for information about each mode s default settings Functions Auto mode Fashmo so yo Setimer 52 7y 1 Macro 53 Exposure compensation e 1 Varies by the scene See Default Settings Q55 for more information 2 Varies by the smart portrait menu setting See Default Settings C1155 for more information saunjyea4 Bunooys 49 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash Flash Modes The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions 1 Press the multi selector A flash mode 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the Lum ewo desired flash mode and press the but
60. a memory card one by one in an automated slide show 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and See press the button toe e To change the interval between images choose Frame intvl select the desired interval time and press the button before choosing Start e To repeat the slide show automatically choose Loop and press the button before choosing Start The check mark will be added to the loop option when enabled 2 The slide show begins While the slide show is in progress press the multi selector P to display the subsequent image or to display the previous image Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind To end or pause slide show press the button 3 Choose End or Restart e The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused Highlight EJ and press to return to Step 1 or select EJ to restart the show uoldas adualajay m Notes About Slide Show e Only the first frame of movies 21178 included in a slide show is displayed e The maximum playback time is about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled 68859 6640 The Playback Menu On Protect Press t he gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt On Protect Protec selected images from accidental deletion Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen See Selecting Images 686
61. a selection Media e Internal memory approx 39 MB e SD SDHC SDXC memory card File system DCF Exif 2 3 and DPOF compliant Still images JPEG Sound files Voice Memo WAV Movies AVI Motion JPEG compliant 14M high image quality 4320 x 3240 14M 4320 x 3240 8M 3264 x 2448 4M 2272 x 1704 2M 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 16 9 4224 x 2376 xapul pue saioy jertuyra L File formats O15 x pu pue sa ON Je21Uy2 L Specifications e ISO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 e Auto auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600 e Fixed range auto ISO 80 to 400 80 to 800 Metering 256 segment matrix center weighted digital zoom less than 2x spot digital zoom 2x or more Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 3 EV Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter i Speed 1 2000 1 s 4s when scene mode is set to Fireworks show Electronically controlled ND filter 2 6 AV selection i Range 2 steps f 3 2 and f 8 W Selftimer Can be selected from 10 and 2 second durations Range approx W 0 5 to 4 5 m 1 ft 8 in to 14 ft ISO sensitivity Auto T 0 5 to 2 2 m 1 ft 8 in to 7 ft 2 in Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Hi Speed USB Data Transfer Protocol MTP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL WOterminal YY Audio video output digital 1 0 USB Arabic C
62. aduaIajay The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode ISO Sensitivity On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt ISO sensitivity The higher the sensitivity the less light is needed to expose an image allowing capturing darker subjects Additionally even with subjects of similar brightness pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced e Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects shooting without the flash shooting while using the zoom etc images may contain noise Option Description Sensitivity is ISO 80 when there is sufficient lighting the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim Auto default setting Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity from ISO 80 400 default setting or ISO 80 800 The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range Specify the maximum ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of grain that appears in images Fixed range auto 80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Sensitivity is locked at the specified value The current ISO sensitivity setting is indicated by an icon when shooting He e If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 80 the icon will be displayed C116 e When Fixed range auto is sel
63. afety 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 A Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter unplug the Charging 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 A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging 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 A Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the
64. aken at sunset or at night X Party indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting amp Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water e The camera focuses at the center of the frame Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes The camera focuses at the center of the frame To take images continuously hold down the shutter release button Up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0 9 frames per second fps when image mode is set to nl 4320x3240 The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing During continuous shooting focus exposure and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition The camera detects a human face and focuses on it 2161 The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin softening function Q263 If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Digital zoom is not available The camera focuses at the center of the frame Hold the camera steadily when shooting in dark surroundings Use of a tripod is recommended sainjea4y Bunooys 41 saunyea4 Buoys 4 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes B Snow
65. aledonia Auckland Fiji The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the MENU button gt tab gt Monitor settings Set the options below Option Description Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting Phoneante and playback mode On default setting Image is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is captured and the monitor display returns to shooting mode Off Image is not displayed after it is captured Image review Choose from five settings for monitor brightness The default Brightness setting is 3 Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor See The Monitor L116 for information on indicators displayed in the monitor Shooting mode Playback mode 15 05 2012 15 30 Show info uolDdas adualayay 113501 Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above If no operations are performed for a few seconds the display will be the same as Hide info Information will be displayed again when the next operation is performed Auto info default setting Hide info 65653 The Setup Menu Framing grid auto info Movie frame auto info UO Dag 9U 1 4J Y 65654 Shooting mode 113501 In addition to information shown with Auto info a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture The grid is not displayed when r
66. amera takes one image at a time Continuous default setting When focus is acquired on the detected face 3 images can be captured Continuous shooting speed about 0 7 fps when the image mode setting is J 4320x3240 2 icon is displayed in the monitor during shooting when Continuous is selected A double border focus area is displayed around the detected face and it turns green when the focus is acquired Up to five faces can be detected When the camera detects more than one face the double border is displayed around the largest face and single borders are displayed around the others When no pet faces are detected the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when no pet faces are detected When Continuous is selected up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0 7 fps while the shutter release button is held down when the image mode setting is 4320x3240 Press the multi selector to change auto release settings Pet portrait auto release default setting The camera automatically releases the shutter when it focuses on the detected face While Pet portrait auto release is selected the E icon is displayed in the shooting screen OFF The shutter is released only when the shutter release button is pressed Digital zoom is not available AF assist illuminator Q183 68858 does not light up Button and shutter sounds A83
67. an Image mode setting C1157 of IM 640x480 may be difficult to read Choose 2 1600x1200 or larger when using the Print date option e The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu s Time zone and date item C1122 6650 Print Date and Print Order If using a DPOF compatible printer that supports the printing of shooting date and photo information it is possible to use the Print order option 36 to print such information even on images that were not captured using the Print date option 65655 U01295 aduaIajay The Setup Menu Electronic VR Press the MENU button gt tab gt Electronic VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR vibration reduction which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting Option Description When taking still images electronic vibration reduction is enabled when L116 is displayed in the monitor and all of the conditions below are met e Flash mode is set to Off or Slow sync e A slow shutter speed is used e Continuous is set to Single e The subject is dark When recording movies electronic vibration reduction is enabled at all times Auto OFF Off default setting Electronic vibration reduction is disabled m Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction e The effectiveness of electronic vibration reduction decreases as camera shake increases e The image captured using electronic vibration reduction may be somewhat grainy
68. as in the Focus area monitor This option is suited to situations in which the intended a subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame a Press the multi selector A V lt or at Jp P to move the focus area to the position where you want to focus EJ Manual and then shoot e Before making any of the settings below press the button to cancel the focus area selection Flash mode Macro mode self timer or exposure compensation When the settings are complete press the button again to reactivate the focus area selection Selectable focus area The camera focuses on the subject at a the center of the frame The center focus area is always displayed Center Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects Register the subject sa on which the camera will focus The focus area will automatically move to rq track the subject See Using Subject Era Tracking 68832 for more information Mi stae A wn w x oO w U012 5 adualayay Subject tracking m Notes About AF Area Mode e When digital zoom is in effect focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting e Autofocus may not perform as expected Q29 e There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1159 for more information 65631
69. ating the zoom control to T Q at the maximum optical zoom position triggers digital zoom feature Q027 The default setting is On Allows you to turn various camera sounds on and off The Button sound and Shutter sound settings are On by default e When using certain shooting modes or settings the operation sound is disabled Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power The default setting is 1 min dnjas erawied jesauay 83 dnjas essed jesauay 84 The Setup Menu Option Format memory Format card Language Video mode Charge by computer Blink warning Reset all Firmware version oo Allows you to format the internal memory only when a memory card is not inserted or the memory card when a memory card is inserted All data stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is deleted during formatting and cannot be restored Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting Choose the language used for camera monitor display Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television Select from NTSC and PAL 65660 69661 6661 When set to Auto default setting you can charge the camera s battery by connecting the camera to a computer provided that the computer is able to supply power e When charging by computer it takes more time to charge the battery than when using the Charging AC Adapter EH
70. ay 76 Recording Movies m Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time Movie options Internal memory 2 77 approx 39 MB Memory card 4 GB 720p HD 720p 1280x720 15 min All figures are approximate The maximum recording time may vary depending on the make of memory card 1 e HD 720p 1280x720 cannot be selected when saving movies to the camera s internal memory 2 The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for onger recording The maximum recording time that can be recorded for a single movie is displayed during recording Functions Available with Movie Recording e The exposure compensation white balance and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording When macro mode is enabled movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded Confirm settings before starting movie recording e The self timer Q152 can be used When the movie record button is pressed after the self timer is enabled the camera starts movie recording after the specified two or ten seconds e The flash will not fire e When Electronic VR C1183 in the setup menu is set to Auto electronic vibration reduction is enabled and camera shake is reduced e Press the MENU button to select the amp movie tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting movie r
71. ay 31 Time zone 82 69650 68652 Tripod socket 3 amp 16 U USB cable 68 68819 USB audio video output connector 3 68 69617 68619 Vv VGA 77 69647 Video mode 84 65861 Video in jack audio in jack 68817 ViewNX 2 69 Vivid color 38 68629 Voice memo 67 68644 Volume 79 6844 WwW WAV 6869 Welcome screen 82 6849 6 22 Time zone and date 22 82 68650 White balance 37 68624 Wide angle 27 Wind noise reduction 6 77 6848 Z Zoom control 2 4 5 27 79 Zoom in 27 Zoom out 27 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION YP2A02 11 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MM2431 1 02
72. ay cause the camera to heat up or malfunction Printing Images In addition to printing images transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection the following options are also available for printing images e Inserting a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory card using the Print order option in the playback menu 68836 6878 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Turnonthe printer e Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable e Be sure that connectors are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable 4 The camera is automatically turned on e When properly connected the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera monitor followed by the Print selection screen uolDas 2U 1 4 Y PictBridge v If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable Set Charge by computer 4862 in the camera s setup menu to Off then connect the camera again 65819 Connecting the Camera to a Pr
73. button to play back images captured on the selected date 15 05 2012 I e The first image captured on the selected date is TOTANA displayed PFW 05 05 2012 1 e The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed MENU button You can select one of the following functions in the list by date menu Q167 and apply it to all images captured on the selected date print order slide show protect T button Deletes all images captured on the selected date e When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode press the MENU button to select a feature from the list by date menu 67 e Calendar display 4131 is not available in list by date mode v Notes About List by Date Mode e Up to 29 dates can be selected If images exist for more than 29 dates all images saved earlier than most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others e Up to 9 000 of the most recently recorded images can be displayed in list by date mode e Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2012 F9 U0 2 5 9U 1 4 Y Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S2600 to edit images in camera and store them as separate files 69869 The editing functions described below are available Editing function Quick retouch 68812 D Lighting 69812 Glamour retouch 69813 Filter effects 68614 Small picture 68815 Cr
74. cture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects s Slow sync Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting The Flash Mode Setting e The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode See Default Settings Q155 and Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Q49 for more information e Some flash settings cannot be used with other functions See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1159 for more information e The flash mode setting applied in auto mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Red eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red eye reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix If the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area will be processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the following when shooting e More time than usual is required to save images e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations In extremely rare instances areas not subject to red eye may be affected by red eye reduction processing in these cases choose another flash mode and try again sainjea4 Burooyus 51 saunyea4 Buoys 52 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi S
75. d Motion detection Blink warning Digital zoom m Notes About Digital Zoom e Digital zoom cannot be used with some settings and shooting modes 68858 e When digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses at the center of the frame When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it When the camera detects more than one face the double border focus area is displayed around the face that is focused on and single borders around the others Number of faces that Focus area Shooting mode can be detected double border When AF area mode Q138 is set to Face priority 4 630 in auto mode The face closest to the camera Up to 12 Scene auto selector Portrait 1140 or Night portrait 1141 in scene mode Q139 The face closest to the Smart portrait mode 11146 center of the frame e When using auto mode if you press the shutter release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it the camera selects the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the camera e When Scene auto selector is selected the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects e Ifno faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait
76. d to a the step 2 amp 2 Choose images up to 99 and the number of Eee ae copies up to nine of each e Press the multi selector lt or P to select images and press or W to specify the number of copies to be printed e Image selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark amp icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled e Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W EF to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Press the button when setting is complete 656 36 The Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date rae and photo information I Choose Date and press the button to print the shooting date on all images in the print order e Choose Info and press the button to print shutter speed and aperture value information on all images in the print order Choose Done and press the button to complete the print order and exit Images selected for printing are recognized by the icon displayed with playback 15 05 2012 15 30 a U012 5 2U 1 4 Y 65637 uoldas aduaIajay The Playback Menu m Notes About Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected
77. disconnecting the cable do not pull the connector at an angle VIDEO AUDIO Yellow White uolas adualajay 3 Tune the television to the video channel e See the documentation provided with your television for details 4 Hold down the F button to turn on the camera e The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the television e While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain off vV Video Mode Be sure that the camera s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television Specify the Video mode option 49861 in the setup menu C1182 69817 Users of PictBridge compatible 18 printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer Follow the procedures below to print images Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option 69836 Connect to printer 68619 Print images one by one 6820 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect USB cable Print multiple images 68621 U01295 9U 1 4J Y v Notes About Power Source e When connecting the camera to a printer use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e If the AC Adapter EH 62G available separately is used COOLPIX S2600 can be powered from a home electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they m
78. e L39 mages captured in Night landscape Sunset Dusk dawn and Fireworks show scene modes A139 mages captured in auto mode with the macro mode Dusk to dawn Close ups setting C153 mages captured in Close up scene mode 39 Pet portrait mages captured in Pet portrait scene mode L39 WR Movie ovies 74 i Retouched copies Copies created using editing functions 68810 All other images that cannot be defined by the categories Otherscenes described above Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode 1140 are also sorted to the appropriate categories U01295 9U 1 4J Y Auto Sort Mode m Notes About Auto Sort Mode e Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode If 999 images or movies have already been sorted to a specific category new images and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode Display images and movies that could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode R230 or list by date mode 6969 e Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card or vice versa 3646 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode e Images or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S2600 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode Press the gt button playback mode gt gt button gt List by date Select a date with the multi selector and press the fee
79. e and photo information is used e Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected included USB cable for DPOF printing 68823 e Note that Date and Info settings are reset when the Print order op e The date printed is that saved when the image was captured Changing the camera s date using the Time zone and date option in the setup menu after an image has been captured has no effect on the date printed on the image Canceling Existing Print Order nter which supports printing directly to a printer via the ion is displayed Select Delete print order in step 1 of Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order 3836 and press the button to remove print marking from all images and cancel the print order Print Date When date and time of recording are imprinted on images using the Print date option 3855 in the setup menu images are recorded with shooting date and time imprinted on the image when they are captured Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date on images Only the date and time imprinted on images using the print date option will be printed even if the date print option is enabled in the Print order menu uolDdas adualayay 65839 The Playback Menu El Slide Show Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt Al Slide show Play back images stored in the internal memory or on
80. e camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer mon e In this manual images are sometimes omitted from that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown onitor display sa e Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual display itor appear in bold ples so ay differ from ac ual iii uopnponu Read This First 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 e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http Avww 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 Visit the site below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon dig
81. e camera when shooting in the following situations e When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode C151 is set to Off e When zooming in on the subject Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom e Rotate the zoom control to T to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame e Rotate the zoom control to W to zoom out thus increasing the area visible in the frame e The zoom position is set at the maximum wide angle position when the camera is turned on e A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated Zoom out Zoomin Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and holding the zoom control at T triggers digital zoom The subject is magnified up to 4x the maximum optical zoom ratio T WT T aero m W e Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled e The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of image quality according to the image mode A57 and digital zoom magnification Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond d when taking still images When zoom is increased beyond the dh position interp
82. e is empty Replace ink cartridge select Resume and press the button to resume printing Printer error out of ink An error caused by the image file occurred Select Cancel and press the button to cancel printing Printer error file corrupt See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information U01295 9U 1 4J Y 65874 x I RO Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance s ssss0 2 Merny Cares sis fsstststsesaisiciesszeatsbsetscatessastadetdplett tues eseade baa esasecaseseeahecaseel O5 Clean EE EE E E A A E amp 6 a e AEA A AA OEE TEE T ERT amp 6 Troubleshooting sssssssssssscsossescscscscsosossececsscscscsesososssoe amp 7 Specifications cccsscscsscsssssssssssssssssssessssssssssesasesesseses O15 Supported Standards cecssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssnssssssssssesassssesesssessassssee 18 NO E E A AEE 19 Xapu pue sajON Jed1UYda x pu pue sa ON Je21Uy2 L Technical Notes and Index To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in For Your Safety QAvi when using or storing the device The Camera mM Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity mM Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration v Handle the Lens and All Mo
83. e multi selector lt or P to choose a control The operations described below are available Volume During indicator playback To Description Rewind Hold down the button to rewind movie Advance Hold down the button to advance movie Press the button to pause playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at top in the monitor Press the X button to rewind the movie one frame Hold down the button for continuous frame by frame Pause rewinding Press the X button to advance the movie one frame Hold down the button for continuous frame by frame advancing Press the button to resume playback End Press the button to return to full frame playback mode Movie Playback Adjusting the Volume Rotate the zoom control to T or W C015 during movie playback Deleting a Movie File To delete a movie select the desired movie in full frame playback mode Q230 or thumbnail playback mode A231 and press the J button 4132 m Note About Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S2600 cannot be played back S JAOW JPeg Hukejd pue Buip1o Y 79 80 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the setup menu Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist e See Using Menus the MENU B
84. e other than 0 0 AN on is applied the value is displayed with the Z indicator in 11350 he monitor 4 Press the shutter release button to take a picture e To exit without altering exposure return to step 1 change the value to 0 0 and press he button Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in auto mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default Settings The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below e See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes Self timer Exposure 52 Seay Auto mode Me 0 0 Smart portrait 1 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On 2 Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off 3 The setting cannot be changed The setting applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off except the self timer setting sainjea4 Bunooyus 55 saunyea4 Bunooys Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below A Exposure amo o 00 zc e o w io aco of 00 e of 00 n 10 ofo o 0 0 AA 04 lof f fF 0 0 ecu wn Jo Jo 00 ace wm lor Jo 00 20 of 00 a of 00 na ofr 00 wi jo fof fn 00 Nae
85. e the memory card Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used Eicon If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the device supports 2 GB cards SDHC compliant If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device SD be sure that the device is compliant with the SDHC standard GIS SDXC compliant If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device S be sure that the device is compliant with the SDXC XC SDXC memory card SanDisk TOSHIBA Panasonic 48 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB N w Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers ypeghe q pue Bunooys 104 sdais 21Seg ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs dIseg 20 Press the power switch to turn on the camera Ifyou are turning the camera on for the first time see Setting Display Language Date and Time 22 e The lens extends and the monitor turns on Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator
86. ecording Q277 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu On the shooting screen gt MENU button gt tab 110 The following options can be adjusted Movie Autofocus mode AF Wind noise reduction OFF tem a The following movie types are available 720e HD 720p 1280x720 VGA VGA 640x480 and Movie options WGA QVGA 320x240 6847 Movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 can be recorded by selecting 2 HD 720p 1280x720 Select between AF S Single AF default setting which locks focus when movie recording starts and F F Full time AF which focuses continuously during movie recording When AF F Full time AF is selected the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie If you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded select AF S Autofocus mode 6648 Single AF Wind noise Set On or Off default setting to select whether wind gt Pies A 69648 reduction noise is reduced when recording movies SalAO ye Hulkejd pue Hulpsozay 77 SalAo Deg Hukejd pue Bulpsoray 78 1 Press the DJ playback button to enter playback mode e Press the multi selector to choose the desired movie e Movies are indicated by the movie options icon 176 2 Press the button e The movie is played back Operation during Movie Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the Gam Pausing monitor Press th
87. ecording movies om 05 w C350 In addition to information shown with Auto info a frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies It is not displayed while recording movies Playback mode 15 05 2012 15 30 0004 JPG The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info The Setup Menu Print Date Imprinting Date and Time Press the MENU button gt tab gt Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing 68839 Option Description Date Date is imprinted on the images EG Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the images OFF Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on images The current print date setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting A6 When Off is selected no icon is displayed uolDas adualayay m Notes About Print Date e Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured e The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations When using Panorama assist scene mode When recording movies e Dates imprinted at
88. ected W and the maximum value of ISO sensitivity is displayed m Notes About ISO sensitivity e There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1159 for more information e Motion detection 69657 does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto M iso 3200 When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 the available Image mode settings are limited to BY 1600x1200 and M 640x480 is displayed next to the ISO sensitivity indicator in the bottom left of the monitor 108200 6628 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Color Options On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Option Description X Standard color default setting Use for images exhibiting natural color Gi Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect Black and white Save images in black and white Sepia Save images in sepia tones G Cyanotype Save images in cyan blue monochrome At settings other than Standard color the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor C116 Color tones in shooting display change according to the selected color option uolDas adualayay vV Note About Color Options There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1
89. ects 67 68614 Fireworks show 3 44 Firmware version 84 6868 Fisheye 67 68614 Fixed range auto 68628 6 20 Flash 50 Flash lamp 50 Flash mode 50 51 Flash off 51 Focus 28 38 68830 Focus area 28 Focus indicator 6 28 Focus lock 64 Folder names 68869 Food f 43 Format 18 84 660 Format memory 84 68660 Format memory card 18 84 6860 FSCN 68869 Full frame playback 30 Full time AF 38 77 68633 6948 G Glamour retouch 67 68613 H HD 720p 77 68647 Help 39 l dentifier 68669 mage mode 57 58 mage review 6953 mprinting date and time 23 69639 07655 nternal memory 19 SO sensitivity 37 68628 J JPG 6869 L Landscape ll 40 Language 84 69861 Lens 2 15 Lens cover 2 List by date menu 67 6869 List by date mode 66 6889 M acro mode 53 emory card 18 19 emory card slot 3 18 iniature effect 67 68814 onitor 3 6 amp 6 onitor settings 82 68653 otion detection 83 68657 ovie length 74 76 ovie menu 77 amp 47 ovie options 77 amp 47 ovie playback 78 ovie recording 74 ulti selector 3 4 5 9 ulti shot 16 37 68826 useum Mi 43 N ight landscape BY 42 ight portrait Bl 41 ikon Transfer 2 70 72 umber of exposures remaining 20 58 0 Optional accessories 68870 P Panorama assist I 44 6882 Panorama Maker 6 44 6883 Paper size 68820 68621 Party indoor amp 41 Pet portrait auto release 45 Pet portrait Y 45 Photo info 68653 PictBridge
90. edeutbeteesbeeter 9 Using Menus the MENU Button Attaching the Camera Strap If you want to start using the camera right away see Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Q913 uoljesado dseg pue eJaWeD ay Jo SULd uoiesado diseg pue esOWeD 3y JO Sed Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation The Camera Body 12 3 4 Lens cover closed fa Shutter release button Zoom control W Wide angl T Telephoto fa Thumbnail playbac Q Playback zoom Help Power switch power on lamp 4 POS Mix sisctrenssnie Self timer lamp AF assist illuminator Gg Lens Built in Microphone 74 044 8 Lens COVER sssssssssssvesstssstsrsers 9 Eyelet for camera strap Parts of the Camera 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 USB audio video output connector Charge lamp Flash lamp ORISSAN PONN 16 68 68817 819 2 movie record button 4 5 74 11 Tripod SOCK esssssssesssensetnsesneesnssees amp 6 a shooting mode button A Speaker ssecstscsrierssevsresiesmsrvseivsineees 78 44 PERPE ents L NEIN OOA ANE 4 5 8 24 Gannector over g gt playback button 4 5 8 30 66 a3 AAD 16 68 68817 68819 5 Multi SAI CtOM resoni 9 14 Battery chamber 6 apply selection Dutton n 5 9 memory card slot COVER e
91. ee minutes the camera will turn off automatically Monitor turns off and the power on lamp flashes rapidly pialy Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when he camera is used in a hot area this is not a malfunction Camera becomes hot Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded will not be affected Shooting Problem Cause Solution When camera is in playback mode press the button shutter release button or No image captured when movie record button shutter release button is When menus are displayed press the MENU pressed button Battery is exhausted When flash lamp flashes flash is charging Xapu pue sajoON Je21UY2 L x pu pue sa ON Je21Uy2 L Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus Images are blurred
92. eeseesesee 14 15 i delete button 4 5 32 79 69845 15 Battery chamMbeEr sssssssssssssssssssesesssrssourostassese 4 8 MENU button 4 5 10 36 67 77 82 16 Memory Card SlOt esecssssseseeeensneseee 8 Bi Monito Sate cessis caret ecnsentaatandersnntectione 6 24 Battery IAC nininini 4 uoljejado dIseg pue esawe ay Jo syed uol eJadQ dISeg pue esawe ay Jo sed Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Shooting mode Zoom control Multi selector Shutter release button Movie record button Changes the shooting mode displays the shooting mode selection screen Zooms in and out rotate to T Q to zoom in and rotate to W Ef to zoom 27 out See Using the Multi Selector for more information When pressed halfway i e if you stop pressing when you feel resistance Sets focus and exposure When pressed all the way Releases the shutter Starts and stops movie recording Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Conia e Changes the playback mode displays the playback mode selection screen Playback button When the camera is turned off press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode When displaying images rotate to T to magnify the image and rotate Zoom control to W Ei to display image thumbnails or the calendar e Adjust the volume See Using the Multi Selector for more
93. efor o 00 efor for 00 ac jo w or fv a 00 moc for o fo was Oe o_o 1 SATO Auto or Off can be selected When 4AlI0 Auto is selected the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected 2 Cannot be modified 3 Cannot be modified Fixed to the fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction 4 Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used gt Self timer is disabled Pet portrait auto release Q145 can be turned on or off Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled Q259 On the shooting screen gt MENU button gt Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting ee menu to select the combination of image size and me ewan compression ratio that is used when saving images Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in 4 Zx which images will be used and the capacity of the F 640x480 internal memory or memory card The higher the a ee image mode setting the larger the size at which it can be printed but limiting the number of images that can be recorded Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Option Description Higher quality than F suitable for enlargements or high quality 4320x3240 prints The compression ratio is approximately 1 4 IA 4320x3240 default setting s n e 4 Burjooys Best choice in most situations The compression ratio
94. elect one of the available shooting modes 41124 e Ifyou press the gt playback button while the playback screen is displayed the playback mode selection menu is displayed from which you can select one of the available playback modes C1166 Basic Operations Using the Multi Selector Operate by pressing the multi selector up A down W left lt q or right gt or pressing the button Shooting Mode Display flash mode menu Q50 or am a move cursor up P 4 A Display 4 exposure LN compensation guide Display self timer lt gt 0K z Q54 menu R252 G J Y Apply selection 1 Display macro mode menu Q53 or move cursor down Playback Mode Select previous image or 15 08 2012 15 80 move the displayed area cies WA A when the image is magnified aN 31 Aolo INE Va Add image to album A66 i Select next image or move the 664 remove image from album C66 6 85 or play back displayed area when the image movies LLl78 is magnified C1131 When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified this button switches the camera to full frame display Menu Screen Move cursor up Move cursor right or go Move cursor left or AN to next screen apply return to the LG OK a selection previous screen G J Apply selection go to Shooting menu l the next screen A Image mode a Move cursor down Continuous ISO sensitivity Color
95. elector Using the Self timer The camera is equipped with a self timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter release button The self timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter release button When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended 1 2 Press the multi selector 4 X self timer Press the multi selector A or W to choose 10s or S 2s and press the button 810s ten seconds Use on important occasions such as weddings 2s two seconds Use to prevent camera shake If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode Bs Pet portrait auto release is displayed C1145 The self timer settings 10s and amp 2s cannot be used Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway Ow e Focus and exposure will be set Ag e waso F32 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The self timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down About one second before the shutter is released the lamp stops flashing and glows gt xl steadily MD wile When t
96. enbstons ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode The Monitor Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Using the Multi Selector Using Menus the MENU Button Attaching the Camera Strap Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback ssssscssssssscecsssesccecsssecccesnsssecssnsescecsssescecsnseessenseeses 1 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards ep 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Setting Display Language Date and Time ep 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom ep 4 Focus and Shoot ep 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Wn Wn Wn Wn Shooting FEATULES iine eii e EEE eE Ei AEE EEE E ES eia 35 xi uolpnpo1 u Table of Contents Auto Mode Changing Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu Options in Auto Mode Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode and Features Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Menu Options oes Features That
97. er albums A voice memo cannot be attached to this file e Voice memos cannot be attached to movies e Select an image captured with COOLPIX 2600 One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the image was captured Check the image in playback mode Cannot edit selected image e Select images that support editing function e Movies cannot be edited Time out error while recording movie Choose memory card with faster write speed No images in the internal memory or memory card e To play back images stored in internal memory remove memory card from the camera To copy the images saved in the camera s internal memory to the memory card press the MENU button to select Copy in the playback menu The image has not been added to album e Add the image to album e Choose the album that the image was added No images are contained in the category selected in auto sort mode Select the category containing the sorted images Display File contains no image data This file cannot be played back All images are hidden This image cannot be deleted Travel destination is in the current time zone Lens error Communications error System error Printer error check printer status Printer error check paper Printer error paper jam Printer error out of paper Printer error check ink Error Messages Cause Solution Ww File not created with COOLPIX S2600 File cannot be viewed
98. era from functioning Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them off with a clean dry cloth before use e If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it before removing it for storage The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations e Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used When inserted minute amounts of current flow even when unused and the battery may become excessively drained and no longer function Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life e Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage e After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger put the battery in the battery case and store it in a cool place e A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that the battery needs to be replaced Purchase a new EN EL19 battery e Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Charging AC Adapter e The Charging AC Adapter EH 69P is for use on
99. es That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode e The multi selector A V WW and P amp can be used to set the corresponding features See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Q49 for more information e When using shooting mode press the MENU button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode See Shooting Features Q135 for information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting mode 25 ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs dIseg 26 1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands e Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator microphone and speaker e When taking pictures in portrait tall orientation turn the camera so that the built in flash is above the lens 2 Frame the picture Shooting mode icon e When the camera detects a face that face will be cal _ framed by a yellow double border focus area default a a setting es Up to 12 faces can be detected If more than one face is detected the face closest to the camera will be framed by a double border and the others by a single border When taking pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is detected a focus area will not be displayed Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize th
100. es is automatically selected and saved best shot selector Each time the shutter release button is pressed camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them ina By Multi shot 16 single image e Image mode is fixed at SH 2560 x 1920 e Digital zoom is not available At settings other than Single the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor C16 UO Das 9U 1 4J Y 658 26 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode m Notes About Continuous Shooting When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected flash is disabled Focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series e The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition e There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1159 for more information m Note About BSS BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter release button is held down m Note About Multi shot 16 Smear 3 visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights when shooting with Multi shot 16 enabled is recommended uolDas adualayay 65627 U01295
101. flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card 74 k Recording Movies m Recording Movies e Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies 1119 Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used e When Electronic VR C1183 is set to Auto in the setup menu the angle of view the area captured in the recorded movie is smaller than when taking still images e Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins e Rotate the zoom control during recording to enable digital zoom Subjects can be magnified up to 4x the optical zoom ratio applied before movie recording began e There is some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used When recording ends digital zoom turns off e In some cases movie recordings may capture the sounds of the camera such as the sounds produced by the zoom control operation the movement of the lens during autofocus or the aperture control when the brightness changes e Smear 3 visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies Avoiding bright objects such as the sun reflections of the sun and electric lights when recording movies is recommended e When recording or playing back movies colored stripes interference patterns or moir may appear on subjects that have a regular repeating grid such as pattern of wea
102. ge mode Number of exposures remaining still images EEJ internal memory indicato 5 6 1011 1213 1 a_i 7D gt 720 p 720 p VEA VGA 14 o ET Ma c tn Bu waso ma moi mame eT 20 Cit je 3 19 18 mog T9991 17 19 Aperture value EJ shutter speed on 21 Focus area auto s 28 38 68830 22 Focus area for manual or center Focus area face detection pet ete ction cece 28 38 45 46 68830 g Focus area subject tracking E 50 sensitivity Eg Exposure compensation value kaiaka 54 Color OPTIONS wsssnnssnnstnneen 38 6829 EJ White balance mode E Skin softening Continuous shooting iod E Blink proof EQ Self timer indicator 33 Smile ti Eisenia Ej Pet portrait auto release 45 52 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode E 4 1 23 mja Tan cy a5 19 9999 JPG DI as 18 16 7 M 15 amp T RIESE See OK 12 Date of recording Time of recording a VOICE MEMO CON woeesssssssssssseeee 67 44 Album icon in avorite pictures MOde 66 6884 Category icon in auto sort mode List by date icon Battery level indicator Protect POM ccscccsecsessscsrssusnerscn Print order ICOM ceeesssssessssnseenseenel mage mode Movie options Tha wts 14 n w
103. he shooting screen gt shooting mode button gt second icon from the top gt P gt select a scene 1124 25 The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed The default setting is amp Scene auto selector a Scene auto Z Portrait Landscape amp Sports selector C1140 40 40 41 Night portrait X Party indoor amp Beach 8 Snow 41 041 41 A42 Sunset ii Dusk dawn amp a landscape B Close up 42 1142 142 43 TI Food useum Fireworks show O Black and white 43 0143 144 copy QAM i Backlighting ON Panorama assist 4 Pet portrait 44 1144 45 Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control C112 to T to view a description of that scene To return to the original screen rotate the zoom control to T again Changing Scene Mode Settings e Depending on the scene the multi selector A V WW 4 and P can be used to set the corresponding features See H a A55 for more information e Features that can be set using the MENU button Image mode the combination of image size and image quality Q257 saunyea4 Buoys 39 s n e 4 Bunooys Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode and Features 2 Scene auto selector The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown be
104. he shutter is released the self timer AI XN will be set to OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again 1 250 F32 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode the camera can focus on objects as close as 10 cm 4 in from the front of the lens This feature is useful when taking close up pictures of flowers and other small subjects 1 Press the multi selector V macro mode 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose ON and press the button e The macro mode icon is displayed e Ifthe setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled Macro mode 3 Rotate the zoom control to set the zoom ratio HE z to a position where and the zoom indicator D glow green e How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio When the zoom ratio is set to a position where and the zoom indicator glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as 30 cm 1 ft from the lens When the zoom is at the maximum wide angle position at the position where 2 is displayed the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm 4 in from the lens m Note About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in Note About Autofocus When using macro mode in
105. hem from the computer before you connect the camera to it Connecting the camera and other USB powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer which could damage the camera or memory card Printing images without using a computer 6618 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer you can print images without using a computer Connection method Connect the camera directly to the printer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC E6 ViewNxX 2 is an all in one software package which enables you to transfer view edit and share images Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD ROM Your Imaging Toolbox Sis ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 e An Internet connection is required Compatible Operating Systems Windows e Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 e Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 e Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Macintosh e Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8 10 7 2 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Mac OS When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed double click the Welcome icon saunyeay yeqhe d 69 saunqea
106. hinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese One Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 included AC Adapter EH 62G available separately Approx 2 h 10 min when using Charging AC Adapter EH 69P and when no charge remains Still images Approx 220 shots Movies Approx 1 h 35 min HD 720p 1280x720 the maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording 1 4 ISO 1222 Approx 93 8 x 58 4 x 19 5 mm 3 7 x 2 3 x 0 8 in excluding projections O16 Specifications Weight Approx 121 g 4 3 oz with battery and SD memory card Operating environment Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA standards for measuring the life of camera batteries Measured at 23 2 C 73 4 F zoom adjusted with each shot flash fired with every other shot image mode set to J 4320x3240 Battery life
107. ile every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the ikon representative in your area address provided separately 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 e 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 e 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
108. ime 68852 is automatically calculated and date and time in the selected region are recorded with images Useful when traveling Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone nee and press the T button 15 05 2012 15 30 2 Choose gt Travel destination and press the button e The date and time displayed in the monitor changes London Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone Time zone London Casablanca according to the region currently selected l 15 05 2012 15 30 65650 gt Travel destination The Setup Menu 3 Press e The time zone selection screen is displayed Time zone London Casablanca I 15 05 2012 15 30 Travel destination 4 Press lt or P to choose the travel destination Sn time zone EDT eae ee New York e Press ina time zone where daylight saving is in Serta effect to enable the daylight saving time function and Lima automatically advance the time by one hour The icon will be displayed at the top of the monitor Press to disable the daylight saving time function e Press the button to choose the travel destination Time zone time zone R a N EDT New York e While the travel destination time zone is selected the Toronto Lima icon will be displayed in the monitor when the 15 05 2012 10 30 f Home time zone Travel destination camera is in shooting mode uolDas adualayay f
109. in appearance Electronic vibration reduction does not function under the following conditions or in the following shooting modes When slow sync with red eye reduction 1141 is used When exposure exceeds a certain length of time When ISO sensitivity 68828 is set to any setting other than Auto When Blink proof 68635 in smart portrait mode is set to On In the following scene modes Sports 1141 Night portrait Q141 Dusk dawn 1142 Night landscape Q742 Museum C1143 Fireworks show C1144 Backlighting 144 The angle of view the area captured in the recorded movie during movie recording is smaller when electronic vibration reduction is enabled Electronic Vibration Reduction When Electronic VR in the setup menu is set to Auto and flash mode Q250 is set to Off or 6 Slow sync the 66 icon may be displayed in the monitor When shooting conditions are likely to be affected by camera shake while Gis displayed the camera reduces the effects of camera shake on images before recording them 65856 The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the MENU button gt tab gt Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images Option Description When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring However motion de
110. inter Direct Print Printing Images One by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer 68819 follow the procedure described below to print an image 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the button e Rotate the zoom control to W EJ to switch to 12 thumbnail display and to T Q to switch back to full frame playback 2 Choose Copies and press the X button 3 Choose the number of copies up to nine and press the O button uoldas aduaIajay 4 Choose Paper size and press the button 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the button e To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu amp 20 Print selection a a E i PictBridge 1001 prints Start print Paper size Copies PictBridge prints Start print Copies Papersze O o o Paper size 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in Letter Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 6 Choose Start print and press the button PictBridge prints Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins e Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete e To cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the button Printing Mcancel Current number of copies total number of copies Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera t
111. it Menu Option Skin softening 68834 Smile timer 69634 Blink proof 4835 Movie Menu Option Movie options 68647 Autofocus mode 68848 Wind noise reduction 6648 Setup Menu Option Welcome screen 68649 Photo info 68653 Image review 68653 Brightness 68653 Print date 68655 Electronic VR 68856 Motion detection 69657 AF assist 68658 Digital zoom 69858 Button sound 69859 Shutter sound 68659 Auto off 68659 Charge by computer 68862 Blink warning 4864 The Setup Menu Default value Normal Default value When inserting a memory card 7208 HD 720p 1280x720 When using the internal memory YGA VGA 640x480 Single AF Off Default value None Auto info On 3 UO DIS BIUTIIJOY 6867 The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size 68820 6821 Frame interval for slide show 48840 Default 35 e Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number 48869 from memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all images C1132 before selecting Reset all e The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all Shooting menu Preset manual data 4825 acquired for White balance Setup menu Image selected for Welcome screen 6 649 Time zone and date 69650 Language 6 661 and Video mode 61 Firmware Version Press the MENU button gt
112. ital 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 NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the ae mron camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or a Holographic seal Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Before Taking Important Images Before taking images 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 Read This First About the Manuals e No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e Wh
113. lable commercially as necessary For more information about plug adapters consult your travel agency 6870 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor as well as the solutions for dealing with them Display Cause Solution Clock not set flashes Set date and time Battery exhausted Charge or replace the battery Battery temperature is high Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use After five seconds the monitor will turn off A temperature and the power on lamp will flash rapidly After the lamps flash for three minutes the camera will turn off automatically Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera The camera will turn The camera has become hot off to prevent The camera turns off automatically Leave the camera off overheating until it has cooled and then turn it on again Camera cannot focus AF flashes red e Refocus e Use focus lock Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete Wait until message clears from display automatically Please wait for the camera to finish recoreing when recording is complete Memory card is Write protect switch is in lock position write protected Slide write protect switch to write position This card cannot be Error accessing memory card used e Use approved card This card cannot be Check that connectors are clean read e Confirm that
114. low when the shot is framed E Portrait EW Landscape EW Night portrait FEM Night landscape EN Close up EW Backlighting EE amp Other scenes When the camera selects a scene mode the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled The area of the frame that the camera focuses on AF area depends on the composition of the picture When the camera detects a human face it focuses on that face A61 Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode Should this occur switch to auto mode Q124 or select the desired scene mode manually 1139 Digital zoom is not available amp Portrait Use this mode for portraits e The camera detects a human face and focuses on it 21161 e The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin softening function Q263 e If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame e Digital zoom is not available Ml Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway focus areas or the focus indicator Q6 always glows green 40 Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with A amp Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of still images Night portrait p Use this mode for portraits t
115. ly with compatible devices Do not use with another make or model of device e The EH 69P is compatible with AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz electrical outlets When using in other countries use a plug adapter available commercially as necessary For more information about plug adapters consult your travel agency e Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH 69P or USB AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Memory Cards e Use only Secure Digital memory cards See Approved Memory Cards C1119 for more information about memory cards e Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card e Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards e When you use memory cards that have been used with other devices for the first time be sure to format them with this camera We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera e Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card e If the message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory card must be formatted If there is data that you do not want to delete select No Copy the necessary date to a computer etc If you want to for
116. m Dr 999 9991 10 mogo 9991 imosi 9 19999 99991 E 1m Os 11 a b a Current frame number total number of frames b Movie i 10 Internal Memory iNdiCator ssss 30 11 Movie playback guide oes 78 A Add to album guide sssssssv 1 41111 1 6x64 13 Volume indicator 14 D Lighting icon A Quick retouch icon 16 Filter effects ICON uvvsusv11111 Small picture ICOn wees a Glamour retouch icon ss 67 68813 19 File number and type vssusvs 1 1 65869 uoljejado dIseg pue eJatueD ay Jo syed uoiesado diseg pue esOWeD 3y JO Sed Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation Shooting mode which is used for taking pictures and playback mode which is used for viewing pictures While using shooting mode press the P gt playback button to switch to playback mode while using playback mode press the shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode e While using playback mode you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter release button or the P movie record button Shooting mode Playback mode a a 15 05 2012 15 30 a ai 0004P S Eja 5 B A tussol Shooting mode selection Playback mode selection menu menu e Ifyou press the shooting mode button while the shooting screen is displayed the shooting mode selection menu is displayed from which you can s
117. mat the card select Yes The confirmation dialog will be displayed To start formatting press the button e Do not perform the following during formatting while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card or during data transfer to a computer Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover to remove insert the battery or memory card Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter e Do not format the memory card using a computer Os Xapu pue sajoN Je21UY2 L x pu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Avoid touching the lens with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges If this fails clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Lens Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains Monitor f clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Use a blower to remove dust dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the
118. may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity DC 3 7 V 700 mAh Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions Approx 31 5 x 39 5 x 6 mm 1 3 x 1 6 x 0 3 in excluding WxHxD projections Weight Approx 14 5 g 0 5 oz excluding battery case Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 068 0 042 A Rated output DC 5 0 V 550 mA Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions Approx 55 x 22 x 54 mm 2 2 x 0 9 x 2 2 in excluding plug WxHxD adapter For Argentina Approx 55 x 59 x 63 mm 2 2 x 2 4 x 2 5 in For Korea Approx 55 x 59 x 66 5 mm 2 2 x 2 4 x 2 7 in Weight Approx 55 g 2 0 oz excluding plug adapter For Argentina and Korea Approx 80 g 2 9 oz m Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice amp 17 Xx pu pue s 0 Je21UY2 L x pu pue s 0 Je21Uy2 L Specifications Supported Standards e DCF Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera e DPOF Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders stored o
119. mbnail playback mode e The screen used to select a playback mode the playback mode selection menu is displayed saunqea4 yoeqhe d 2 Use the multi selector A or W to select a playback mode and press the button e Ifyou select Play the playback screen is displayed e When an option other than Play is selected the album category or shooting date selection screen is displayed e To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes press the gt button Favorite pictures 3 Select an album a category or a shooting R z date and press the button Ore a BN e For J Favorite Pictures Mode see 6884 g Jos 06 For M Auto Sort Mode see 6887 f e For List by Date Mode see 689 07 o8 oa e Repeat the procedure from step 1 to select an album category or shooting date again Favorite pictures mode 66 When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the MENU button When using favorite pictures 9 auto sort or list by date 8 mode the menu for the current playback mode is displayed Kani 1 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and F Quick retouch saturation have been enhanced Ba Dichting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of EF Glamour Make facial skin tone softer and make faces look smaller retouch with larger eyes Apply a variety of effects
120. memory card is correctly inserted Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX Card is not 52600 it Fofmet Formatting deletes all data stored on the memory card Vee Be sure to select No and make copies of any images you es 7 No wish to keep before formatting the memory card Select Yes and press the button to format the memory card Memory card is full e Choose smaller image size Out of memory e Delete images e Insert new memory card e Remove memory card and use internal memory 65671 uolas aduasajay Error Messages Display Image cannot be saved Album is full No further pictures can be added Sound file cannot be saved A blink was detected in the picture just taken Image cannot be modified Cannot record movie UOl Dag 9U 1 4J Y Memory contains no images 65872 Cause Solution Error occurred while saving image Format internal memory or memory card Camera has run out of file numbers Insert anew memory card or format internal memory or memory card Image cannot be used for welcome screen The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen e Images captured at an Image mode setting of fi 4224x2376 e Images reduced to 320 x 240 size or smaller with cropping or small picture editing Insufficient space to save a copy Delete images from destination 200 images have already been added to album Remove some images from album e Add to oth
121. mode the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame saunjyea4 Bunooys 61 saunyea4 Bunooys 62 Face Detection m Notes About Face Detection Function e 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 may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame e When the frame includes more than one face the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking e In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green C1129 Should this occur switch to auto mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center Try refocusing on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject 4164 v Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection e When images in which a face was detected during shooting are played back the images will be automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected except images captured using Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 Q137 69626 e In full frame playback mode the image will be enlarged with the face detected during shooting Q3
122. more information 14 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have urned off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and then remove the battery Pull he battery straight out of the camera do not pull it at an angle v High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card m Note About the Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section The Battery amp 4 before use ypeqhe q pue Bunooys 104 sdais 21Seg 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH 69P e Ifa 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 l or region in which the camera was purchased The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea 2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera and then connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to e Keep the camera tur
123. n auto sort mode Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer Images to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera amp 14 Cause Solution ma e The desired image was sorted to a category 66 6887 other than the category currently displayed Images recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX 2600 and images copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode Images recorded in internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer Up to 999 images or movie files can be added to each category If the desired category already contains 999 images new images or movies cannot be added 66 O88 65646 Camera is off Battery is exhausted USB cable is not properly connected Camera is not recognized by the computer Confirm system requirements Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically For more information on Nikon Transfer 2 refer to help information contained in ViewNxX 2 With some PictBridge compatible printers the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu Set the Charge by computer option to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer 68 68861 e Memory card co
124. n is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 m 6 ft 2 in at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in at the maximum telephoto position Note that for some scene modes such as Museum Q143 or Pet portrait Q45 scene mode or focus areas the AF assist illuminator may not light even when Auto is selected Auto default setting AF assist illuminator does not light up The camera may be unable to focus under dim lighting Off Digital Zoom Press the MENU button gt tab gt Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom Option Description When the camera is Zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating the zoom control to T Q triggers digital zoom C127 Digital zoom will not be activated except during movie recording On default setting Off m Notes About Digital Zoom e When digital zoom is used the camera focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the AF area mode setting e Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Continuous is set to Multi shot 16 48826 in auto mode When AF area mode 4630 is set to Subject tracking in auto mode When Scene auto selector Portrait Night portrait or Pet portrait scene mode is selected When smart portrait mode is selected 65858 The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the MENU button gt tab g
125. n memory cards e Exif version 2 3 This camera supports Exchangeable image file format Exif version 2 3 for digital still cameras a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif compliant printers e PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer 6 18 Symbols Auto mode 20 24 36 im Scene mode 39 E Smart portrait mode 46 gt Playback mode 30 66 Favorite pictures mode 66 6884 Auto sort 66 6887 3 List by date 66 6869 Setup menu 82 T Telephoto 2 27 W Wide angle 2 27 Q Playback zoom 2 31 E Thumbnail playback 2 31 Help 2 39 movie record button 3 4 5 74 Shooting mode button 3 4 5 8 24 gt Playback button 3 4 5 8 30 Apply selection button 3 5 9 MENU Menu button 3 4 5 10 37 67 77 82 I Delete button 3 4 5 32 79 0645 Flash mode 50 X Self timer 52 Macro mode 53 4 Exposure compensation 54 AEAF L 663 A AC adapter 17 68870 Adding favorite pictures 6864 Advanced red eye reduction 51 AF area mode 38 68830 AF assist 83 69658 Album 686 Aperture value 28 Audio video cable 68 68817 68670 Auto flash 51 Auto mode 36 Auto off 83 68659 Auto sort menu 67 6887 Auto sort mode 66 6887 Autofoc
126. n or Press A V lt or P to edit the date and time and press the button e Select a field Press PB or the highlight switches between D M Y hour and minute e Edit the value Press amp or V e Confirm the settings Select the minute field and press the button or P Language e tina Dansk Deutsch C Espa ol A Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time London Casablanca i ij 1 Date format YMD _Year Month Day Month Day Year pimwy Day Month Year Date and time Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Press A or W to choose Yes and press the Ropes res button 15 05 2012 15 30 e When the settings are applied the lens extends and the monitor display exits to shooting mode OK Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect press amp to enable the A daylight saving time function while setting the region in Lontion step 3 i Casablanca e When the daylight saving time function is enabled is displayed at the top of the monitor To turn off the daylight saving time function press W i Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting e You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the setup menu A82 e When the daylight saving time function is enabled in Time zone in Time zone and date in the setup menu the camera clock moves forward one hour and when it is disabled it moves back one hour When
127. nd the last image captured is displayed in full frame playback mode movie record button gt playback button Gi shooting mode button Multi selector 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to PERERA display 0004 JPG Press amp or to view the previous image Press W or P to view the next image To scroll quickly through images press and hold the multi selector A 4 V or P To play back images that are saved in the internal memory remove the memory card IN is displayed in the current frame number total number of frames area To return to shooting mode press the button the shutter release button or the CM movie record button Current frame number total number of frames Viewing Images e Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory e If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection 41161 or pet detection 1445 these images will be rotated and displayed automatically in full frame playback mode based on the orientation of the faces detected except for images captured with Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 C1137 e The orientation of images can be changed using Rotate image 167 in the playback menu Selecting Types of Images for Playback e See Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu C1167 for more information e See Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
128. ndicator QJ6 will glow green If the focus area or the focus indicator flashes red when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again 2 Press the shutter release button all the way i e press the button the rest of the way down e The shutter is released and the image will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory e If you press the shutter release button with too much force the camera may shake causing images to be blurred Press the button gently 28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot v Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card m Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green e Subject is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark e No contrast bet
129. ned off e When connecting the cable be sure that the camera 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 Charge lamp ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs dIseg er Electrical Q outlet e The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging e About 2 hours and 10 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery e When the battery has been completely charged the charge lamp turns off e See Understanding the Charge Lamp A17 for more information 3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable e When the camera is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH 69P the camera cannot be turned on 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly green Battery charging Battery not charging When charging is complete the charge lamp or stops flashing green and turns off e 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 e The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected or here is a problem with the battery Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again or change the battery Flashes quickl
130. ng white balance 3 Choose Measure Preset manual e To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual choose Cancel and press the button Cancel Ps T oO D 3 A mD wn D A A fe 3 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window Preset manual Measure Measuring window 5 Press the button to measure a value for preset manual e The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set No image is saved vV Note About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual When shooting using the flash set White balance to Auto or Flash 69625 The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode Continuous On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector Option Description El Single One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is default setting pressed While the shutter release button is held down up to 8 pictures O Continuous are taken at a rate of about 0 9 frames per second fps when Image mode is set to J 4320x3240 The best shot selector is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in or in other situations in BSS BSS which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images When BSS is on the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest image in the seri
131. ng the Power Source or Memory Card Do not remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry amp 2 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance m Notes on the Monitor e Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device e White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor This phenomenon known as smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction Smear may also take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting It does not appear in images recorded with the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi shot 16 selected for Continuous When shooting in these modes we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such as the sun reflected sunlight and electric lights e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the mo
132. nitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative Xapu pue sajoN Je21UY2 L x pu pue sa ON Je21Uy2 L Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Battery e Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance Whenever possible carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions e Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F e Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F before use e When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S2600 using the Charging AC Adapter EH 69P or a computer the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F e Note that the battery may become hot during use wait for the battery to cool before charging Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally e On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the cam
133. nk If no operations are performed within a few seconds the camera automatically returns to shooting mode Option Enlarge the detected face that blinked Switch to full frame playback If the camera detects that more than one human subject blinked press lt or gt with display zoomed in to switch to another face Select the face to be displayed Delete the image Press the button or the shutter release Switch to shooting mode button uolas aduaJajay 6665 U01295 9U 1 4J Y The Setup Menu Reset All Press the MENU button gt tab gt Reset all When Reset is selected the camera s settings will be restored to their default values Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode Q250 Self timer C1152 Macro mode R153 Exposure compensation Q154 Shooting Menu Option Image mode 257 White balance 48824 Continuous 426 ISO sensitivity 69628 Color options 68829 AF area mode 69830 Autofocus mode 65833 Scene Mode Option Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection menu Q239 Hue adjustment in Food mode Q743 Continuous in pet portrait mode 11145 Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode 11145 65866 Default value Auto Off Off 0 0 Default value EA 4320x3240 Auto Single Auto Standard color Face priority Single AF Default value Scene auto selector Center Continuous Smart Portra
134. nserted into the camera is not charged when the Off f camera is connected to a computer m Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer e The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer even if the printer complies with the PictBridge standard When Auto is selected for Charge by computer it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer v Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer e The battery cannot be charged nor can data be transferred when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera s display language and date and time have been set A22 If the camera s clock battery Q123 has been exhausted the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer In this case use the Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Q116 to charge the battery and then set the camera s date and time e If the camera is turned off charging will also stop e Ifa computer enters sleep mode while charging charging will stop and the camera may be turned off e When disconnecting the camera from a computer turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable e It takes abou
135. ntains no images Replace he memory card e Remove the memory card to print images rom the internal memory Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations even when printing from a PictBridge compatible printer e The printer does not support the paper size specified by the camera The printer automatically selects the paper size 68 69820 67621 Nikon COOLPIX 2600 Digital Camera TYE Compact digital camera Effective piels 140 milion Image sensor 1 23 in type CCD total pixels approx 14 48 million 5x optical zoom NIKKOR lens 4 6 23 0mm angle of view equivalent to that of 26 130 mm lens in 35mm 135 format f number 3 2 6 5 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Up to 4x angle of view equivalent to that of approx 520 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Focal length Electronic VR Contrast detect AF e W Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in to 0 T Approx 80 cm 2 ft 8 in to e Macro mode Approx 10 cm 4 in wide angle position to Focus range from lens Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection center manual with 99 focus areas subject tracking 6 7 cm 2 7 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD and 5 level brightness adjustment Frame coverage Approx 97 horizontal and 97 vertical compared to actual shooting mode image Frame coverage Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical compared to playback mode actual image Focus are
136. o select the desired shooting mode is displayed Press the multi selector A or Y to choose a shooting mode auto mode is used in this example Select amp Auto mode Multi selector Press the button The camera enters auto mode and the eB icon is displayed See The Monitor 116 for more information about the shooting screen The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes a Auto mode C036 Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu Q37 to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture at Scene mode C39 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene When using scene auto selector the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene e To select a scene first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press the multi selector PB Select the desired scene by pressing A V dor P and then press the button E Smart portrait Q46 When the camera detects a smiling face you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter release button Smile timer The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother yoeghe q pue Bunooys 104 sdais 21Seg Featur
137. o the printer 68819 follow the procedure described below to print multiple images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the MENU button uolDdas adualayay 2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size TEE and press the button Print selection e To exit the print menu press the MENU button Pnntall mages DPOF printing Paper size 69621 uoldas aduaIajay Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size button e To specify paper size using printer settings choose asin Default in the paper size menu 100x150 mm 4 Choose Print selection Print all images or 4x6 in 8x10 in Letter Print menu DPOF printing and press the button Print selection Choose images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each 65622 Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Press the multi selector lt or P to select images and press A or W to specify the number of copies for each Image selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark 2 and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W E to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Press the O button when setting is complete When the menu shown at right is
138. o this camera be sure to format it with this camera 65860 Language The Setup Menu Press the MENU button gt tab gt Language Choose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messages e tina Czech Portugu s PT Dansk Danish Pycckn Deutsch German Rom n English default setting Suomi Espa ol Spanish Svenska EAAnvIk Greek Ti ng Vi t Fran ais French T rk e Indonesia ndonesian Ykpa HcbKa Italiano talian aS Magyar Hungarian Rio Nederlands Dutch P Epa Norsk Norwegian sta Polski Polish anemia Portugu s BR Brazilian Portuguese fimt Video Mode Portuguese Russian Romanian Finnish Swedish Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Arabic Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Dp oO Korean T Z Thai a M m i n Hindi D a 6 5 Press the MENU button gt tab gt Video mode Adjust settings necessary for connection to a television Select from NTSC and PAL 67661 U01295 aduaJajay The Setup Menu Charge by Computer Press the MENU button gt tab gt Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer Auto default setting The battery i
139. of the frame and single borders are displayed around the other faces e Ifthe camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling Smile timer Q48 is activated and the shutter is automatically released Each time the shutter is released the camera again initiates face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting saunyea4 Bunooys 2 Stop shooting e To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces perform the followings Turn the camera off Set Smile timer C1148 to Off Press the button and select other shooting mode 46 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces m Notes About Smart Portrait Mode e Digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles e See Notes About Face Detection Function 21162 for more information Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On the auto off function C1183 is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situatio ns indicated below persists and no other operations are performed e The camera does not detect any faces e The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile Self timer Lamp The self timer lamp flashes when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face and it flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released Releasing the Shutter Manually Pictures can also be taken by p
140. olation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied 24 moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting wo TT i ao Small image size e Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option C1183 in the setup menu C1182 yoeqhe q pue Huljooys 104 sdais dIseg 27 1 Press the shutter release button halfway i e press the button slightly until you feel resistance e When you press the shutter release button halfway the camera sets focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway e When a face is detected it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area When the subject is in focus the double border turns green Shutter speed Aperture value e When a face is not detected camera automatically selects the focus area up to nine containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in o focus the focus area that is selected glows green ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs d1seg Shutter speed Aperture value When digital zoom is used the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame Once focus has been acquired the focus i
141. on Q61 or pet detection C145 selected areas around faces will be blurred Keep one specified color in the image and change the other colors Selective color i to black and white Produce star like rays of light that radiate outward from bright Cross screen objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights This effect is suitable for night scenes Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens This Fisheye A effect is well suited for images captured in macro mode Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode Miniature effect This effect is well suited for images captured from a high vantage UOl Dag 9U 1 4J Y 656 14 point with the main subject at the center of the image Press the multi selector A or W to select the Filter effects type of the effects and press the button sot oo e When Cross screen Fisheye or Miniature effect is selective color selected proceed to step 3 Fisheye Miniature effect Adjust the effect and press the button When using Soft Press A or to select the size of the area to soften When using Selective color Press A or W to select the color to keep Press to return to the Filter effects selection screen without making any changes Example Soft Editing Images Still Images 3 Check the results and press the button TN Sw ATs Preview e Anew edited copy is created e Press to select a previous screen e To exit
142. on using Panorama Maker 6 refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 6 More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information UO DIS BIUdIIJ9Y You can sort your favorite pictures into nine albums this option is not available for movies Once they are added you can choose to play back only favorite pictures by selecting favorite pictures mode e Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a particular picture e A single picture can be added to multiple albums e Up to 200 pictures can be added to each album Adding Images to Albums 1 Select a favorite image in full frame playback 15 05 2012 15 30 a mode or in thumbnail playback mode and press the button e In favorite pictures mode images cannot be added to albums 2 Press the multi selector to choose a desired Favorite pictures a album and press the button r o j l ait Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Images in an Album Press the gt button playback mode gt gt button gt EJ Favorite pictures Use the multi selector to select an album and then 7 press the button to play back images in the selected 0 eao 03 AY on AE AE xh 04 0s 06 QS 07 08 ag e The following operations are available from the album selection screen MENU button
143. op 69816 UOI DIS BIUTIIJ9Y Description Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the image Make facial skin tone softer and make faces look smaller with larger eyes Apply a variety of effects using digital filter The available effects are Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye and Miniature effect Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e mail attachments Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor v Notes About Image Editing model of digital cameras 2813 mages captured at an Image mode setting of fff 4224x2376 Q157 cannot be edited The COOLPIX S2600 editing functions are not available for images captured with another make or f no face is detected in an image a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch option Edited copies created with COOLPIX S2600 may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card to store the edited copies 6870 Editing Images Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is fur
144. ot available when using favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode 67 saunqea4 yoeqhe d 68 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV computer or printer e Before connecting the camera to an external device make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document USB audio video output connector a How to open the connector cover Viewing images on a TV 69817 You can view the camera s images and movies on a TV Connection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Audio Video Cable EG CP14 to the TV s input jacks Viewing and organizing images on a computer A69 If you transfer images to a computer you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images 2 LJ and movies _ Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC E6 e Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNx 2 Installer CD ROM For information about using the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD ROM and transferring images to a computer see page 71 If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected disconnect t
145. pecifications or settings do not support power supply to the camera uolDas adualayay 6863 The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the MENU button gt tab gt Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection Q61 in the following modes auto mode when Face priority 6630 is selected for AF area mode option e Scene auto selector Q140 Portrait 1140 or Night portrait 114 selected for the scene mode Option Description the Did someone blink screen is displayed in the mo the shutter was released is framed by a yellow border S another image should be captured See Operating the Blink Warning Screen 68865 for m information Off default setting Blink warning is not enabled U01295 9U 1 4J Y m Note About Blink Warning When the camera detects that one or more human subj may have blinked in an image captured using face detection Jis ects nitor The face of the human subject that may have blinked when hould this occur check the image and determine whether or not ore The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 65864 The Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor the operations described below are available Did someone bli
146. playback screen is displayed See Playing Voice Memos for more information e Press the multi selector before or after recording a voice memo to return to the playback menu Press he MENU button to exit the playback menu REC So uoldas aduaIajay Playing Voice Memos Press the button to play the voice memo e Press the button again to stop playback e Rotate the zoom control to T or W during playback to adjust playback volume e Press the multi selector before or after playing back a voice memo to return to the playback menu Press the MENU button to exit the playback menu C844 The Playback Menu Deleting Voice Memos In voice memo playback screen press the f button Press the multi selector A or W to choose Yes and press the button Only the voice memo will be deleted U01295 adualayay m Notes About Voice Memos e When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted both the image and its voice memo are deleted e Voice memos attached to protected images cannot be deleted e Ifa voice memo already exists for the current image it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded e The COOLPIX S2600 is not able to record a voice memo for images captured with another make or model of digital camera More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information O45 uoldas aduaIajay The Playback Menu Ei Cop
147. press the button M Notes About Deleting Images e Once deleted images cannot be recovered Transfer important images to a computer or other media before deleting them Protected images cannot be deleted Q267 Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode In shooting mode press the f button to delete the last image that was saved Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector lt d or P to choose an Erase selected images image to be deleted and then press A to display amp aim e To undo the selection press W to remove 2 rei EM Vows Rotate the zoom control C12 to T Q to switch back A A to full frame playback or W 3 to display thumbnails 2 Add toall images to be deleted and press the button to apply the selection e A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the onscreen instructions for more operations Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion When using favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode you can select images for deletion from an album category or shooting date C1166 ypeghe q pue Huljooys 104 sdais JIseg 33 34 Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode By referring to this information you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings
148. ra Strap Rechargeable Li ion Battery Digital Camera EN EL19 with battery case Charging AC Adapter USB Cable UC E6 Audio Video Cable EG CP14 EH 69P ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD e Warranty A plug adapter is included only in countries or regions where required and its shape varies with country or region of purchase L116 NOTE A memory card is not included with the camera Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away see Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Q113 To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations see Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 1 Other Information e Symbols and Conventions uoppnponu To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual Symbol Description V 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 QA amp These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information amp amp Reference Section amp Technical Notes and Index e SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to a manual e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as s memory cards he default setting in this e The names of menu items displayed in th
149. rama Assist 4 Press the button when shooting is complete e The camera returns to step 1 vV Notes About Panorama Assist e Flash mode self timer macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken Images cannot be deleted nor can zoom or Image mode setting Q257 be adjusted after the first picture has been taken e Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function 68859 initiates standby mode during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended AEAMFHL Indicator In Panorama assist scene mode exposure white balance and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series When the first picture is taken AE APHL is displayed to indicate that exposure white balance and focus are locked uolDdas adualayay Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 6 e Transfer images to a computer C1171 and use Panorama Maker 6 to join them in a single panorama e Panorama Maker 6 can be installed on a computer using the included ViewNxX 2 Installer CD 169 e After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 6 Windows Choose Start menu gt All Programs gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 6 gt Panorama Maker 6 Mac OS X Open Applications and double click the Panorama Maker 6 icon e For more information
150. ressing the shutter release button If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame sainjea4 Bunooys 47 saiunyea4 Buoys 48 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings e Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 21149 Flash mode C1150 self timer C1152 and exposure compensation Q154 e See Smart Portrait Menu Options 11148 for more information about functions that can be set using the MENU button Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously C1159 for more information Smart Portrait Menu Options In smart portrait mode the following options can be ey changed an Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof OFF On the smart portrait mode shooting screen gt MENU button Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images If you change the image mode setting the new setting is applied to all shooting modes Image mode Allows you to set the skin softening effect The camera softens facial skin tones by applying the skin softening function before saving images You can select the amount of effect that is applied The default setting is Normal Skin softening 65834 When On default setting is selected the camer
151. ric shock uolpnpo1 u vii uopnponu viii For Your Safety e Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands Failure o observe this precaution could esult in electric shock e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC o AC inverters Failure to observe his precaution could damage the A 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 A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A 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 product or cause overheating or fire A 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 A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should
152. ring on images even when Print date is enabled Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on Camera settings reset Cause Solution e Camera is off e Battery is exhausted e Standby mode for saving power Press the power switch shutter release button amp button gt button or movie record button e When flash lamp flashes wait until flash has charged e Camera and computer are connected via USB cable e Camera and TV are connected via audio video cable e Adjust monitor brightness e Monitor is dirty Clean monitor e If camera clock has not been set Date not set indicator flashes with shooting and movie recording Images and movies recorded before clock is set are dated 00 00 0000 00 00 or 01 01 2012 00 00 respectively Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu e Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show info Camera clock has not been set e The current shooting mode is one that does not support Print date e The date cannot be imprinted on movies Clock battery is exhausted all settings were restored to their default values Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution m Battery temperature is high Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use After the lamp flashes for thr
153. s is locked when the movie record button is pressed to start recording Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent AF S Single AF default setting Camera focuses continuously during movie recording Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording use of Single AF is recommended AF F Full time AF Wind Noise Reduction On the shooting screen gt MENU button gt 4 tab gt Wind noise reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording normal speed movies Option Description Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the S On microphone Suitable for recording in strong winds During playback not only wind noise but other sounds may also become difficult to hear OFF Off default setting Wind noise is not reduced When the wind noise reduction setting is enabled the current setting is displayed during shooting A6 When Off is selected an icon for the current setting is not displayed 0848 Welcome Screen Press the MENU button gt tab gt Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Option Description None default The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying setting the welcome screen COOLPI
154. screen gt MENU button gt Skin softening Enable skin softening Option High 44 Normal default setting Low OFF off The current setting can be confirmed by the indicator displayed in the monitor with shooting CH6 No indicator is displayed when Off is selected The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode Description When the shutter is released the camera detects one or more human faces up to three and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image You can select the amount of effect that is applied Turns skin softening off Smile Timer On the smart portrait mode screen gt MENU button gt Smile timer The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected Option On default setting OFF off The current smile timer setting is indicated by an icon when shooting A6 No icon is displayed when Off is selected Description Enables smile timer Turns the smile timer off 656 34 Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof On the smart portrait mode screen gt MENU button gt Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken Of the two shots one in which the subject s eyes are open is saved Option Description Enables blink warning Flash cannot be
155. se a tripod for the best results On the shooting screen gt shooting mode button gt second icon from the top gt gt gt O Panorama assist The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed The default setting is Scene auto selector 1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction in which images will be joined and press the O button e Panorama direction icons are displayed Select the direction in which images will be joined in he completed panorama right left lt up ZS or down 7 e The yellow panorama direction icon is displayed for the current direction and he direction is fixed when is pressed The icon changes to the white fixed direction D icon e If necessary apply flash mode C1150 self timer 1152 macro mode Q453 and exposure compensation Q154 settings with this step Press the button again to choose a different direction Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture e The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame e One third of the image will be displayed as translucent UOI DIS BIUDIIJ9Y N 3 Take the next picture Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image and press the shutter release button Repeat this process until the necessary number of picture has been taken to complete the scene gat OK End 1849 Using Pano
156. selector to choose Yes and press the button SOULS displayed e A cropped copy is created Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced the image size pixels of the cropped copy is also reduced When the size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 a black frame is displayed around the image during playback and the small picture icon amp is displayed at the left of the monitor Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation Use the Rotate image option 68 43 to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation After cropping the image rotate the cropped image back to tall orientation The image displayed in tall orientation can be cropped by zooming in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear The cropped image is displayed in landscape orientation More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 68869 for more information 16 Connect the camera to a television using the included audio video cable to play back images on a television 1 Turn off the camera x 2 Connect the camera to the TV e Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack and the white plug to the audio in jack on the TV e When connecting the audio video cable be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera When
157. sing MENU button Shooting Menu Options in Auto Mode Q937 Auto Mode Shooting Menu Options in Auto Mode In auto mode the following options can be Shooting menu changed a White balance AUTO Continuous ISO sensitivity AUTO Color options X AF area mode 19 Autofocus mode AF S On the Auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button Option Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images The default setting is IJ 4320x3240 This setting is applied to other shooting modes Image mode Allows you to adjust the colors in the image to suit the light source which can make colors appear as they do to the eye Although Auto default setting can be used under most types of lighting white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image e Set the flash to Off when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash White balance Allows you to select from continuous settings of Single Continuous BSS Q243 or Multi shot 16 The default setting is Single i e only one image is captured at a time In Continuous while the shutter release button is held down up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0 9 frames per second fps when image mode is set to nl 4320x3240 Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to shoot in lower light conditions and
158. sly adjusts focus even when the shutter release button is not held down halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing Macro mode A153 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector A and V The selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off The active focus area can be moved by pressing the button and then pressing the multi selector A V orb Lit 5 Before making any of the settings below press the button to cancel the focus area selection ti G Hue Op Self timer Ca Exposure compensation 113501 The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter release button is not held down halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing The camera focuses at the center of the frame The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter release button is held all the way down and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved best shot selector sainjea4y Bunooys 43 saiunyea4 Buoys 44 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework e The camera focuses at infinity e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus indicator C116 always glows green Gd
159. ssscesssesscesereceesssess 14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ssessssssscscssssesecssseessssescesssecessnseessnseescesseeesssnees 18 Shooting Ste pli munmithe Camera OMen areira eee atA Aea E LEE E EEEa EAEE ersten rene rere 20 Setting Display Language Date and Time First Use Only ssssccssseseessees 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ssssssssesssssssserssesssreussesennessoresessreee 1 24 Step 3 Frame a Picture 26 Step 4iFocuis and Shoot corae eera eree E A AAE A E E EN 28 Playback aae Aerle E a orureecss nenervecren seria nein nrrares Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ypeqhe q pue Huljooys 104 sdais Iseg Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and fully insert the battery When the battery is properly inserted the battery latch will lock it in place mM Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs d1Sseg 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Charge the battery before first use or when it is running low See page 16 for
160. t Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings Option Description Select On default setting or Off When On is selected a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject and three times when an error is detected Start up sound will also play when the camera is turned on Button sound Select On default setting or Off No sound is played with shutter release when some features such as continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector are enabled or recording movies even if On is selected Shutter sound m Note About Sound Settings In Pet portrait scene mode button and shutter sounds are disabled Auto Off Press the MENU button gt tab gt Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode Q121 to save power In this option set the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode 30 s 1 min default setting 5 min and 30 min can be selected When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function e Power on lamp flashes in standby mode e Camera turns off after three minutes passes in standby mode e To reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is flashing press any of the following buttons Power switch shutter release button button gt button or movie
161. t 2 hours 10 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging e When the camera is connected to a computer an application installed on the computer such as ikon Transfer 2 may start If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery exit the application e The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging e Depending upon computer specifications settings and power supply and allocation it may be impossible to charge the battery inserted into the camera via computer connection 65862 The Setup Menu Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly Battery charging green Battery not charging off When the charge lamp changes from slow flashing green to off while the power on lamp is lit charging is complete e 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 e A USB cable is not correctly connected or the battery is faulty Flashes quickly Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery green e Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power Reboot the computer e The battery cannot be charged because the computer s s
162. tection does not function in the following situations When the flash fires In auto mode when Multi shot 16 49826 is enabled When ISO sensitivity 28 is set to Fixed range auto or ISO sensitivity is fixed at a particular value in auto mode When AF area mode 4 30 is set to Subject tracking in auto mode When Sports Night portrait Dusk dawn Night landscape Museum Fireworks show Backlighting or Pet portrait scene mode is enabled When recording movies amp Auto default setting OFF off Motion detection is not enabled The current motion detection setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting L116 The motion detection icon turns green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed When Off is selected no icon is displayed uolDas adualayay m Notes About Motion Detection e Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake in some situations e Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark e The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat grainy in appearance 65657 U01295 9U 1 4J Y The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the MENU button gt tab gt AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit Option Description AF assist illuminatio
163. the auto mode you can focus without pressing the shutter release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode Q138 in the shooting menu 1 37 to Full time AF When using other shooting modes Full time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on You may hear the sound of the camera focusing The Macro Mode Setting e Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 1149 for more information e The macro mode setting applied in auto mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off sainjea4y Bunooyus 53 s n e 4 Buoys Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker 1 Press the multi selector 4 exposure compensation 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select a Exposure compensation value compensation guide e To make the image brighter apply positive exposure compensation e To make the image darker apply negative exposure compensation posure compensation Exposure compensation value 3 Press the button to apply the T compensation value e Ifyou do not press the button within a few seconds E he menu will disappear le e When an exposure compensation valu
164. ther modified with another editing function check the following restrictions Editing function used Editing function to use The glamour retouch small picture or crop functions can be used The quick retouch D Lighting and filter effects functions cannot be used together Quick retouch D Lighting Filter effects Glamour retouch An editing function other than glamour retouch can be used Small picture Another editing function cannot be used Crop e Copies created with an editing function cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them e When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function use the small picture or crop function after other editing function has been applied e Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function s skin softening effect can be applied to images captured with the skin softening function 68834 Original and Edited Images e Copies created with editing functions are not deleted when the original images are deleted and the original images are not deleted when copies created with editing functions are deleted e Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original e Print order 68836 and protect settings 6841 of the original image are not applied to edited copies uolDas adualayay UOl Das 9U 1 4 Y Editing Images Still Images Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the gt
165. ther than A37 above is selected the image mode setting is automatically changed to A 1600x1200 when ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 When Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype is selected the White balance setting is fixed at Auto When using the self timer the continuous Continuous Self timer 152 setting is fixed to Single When Multi shot 16 is selected the ISO Image mode y Color options White balance oss saunjyea4 Bunooys ISO sensitivity connnuous sensitivity setting is automatically specified A37 i according to the brightness Digital zoom When the digital zoom is in effect focus area is AF area mode A83 fixed at Center Cont When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is ontinuous R Secon 137 selected electronic vibration reduction is Electronic VR disabled ISO sensitivity When a setting other than Auto is selected A37 electronic vibration reduction is disabled 59 saunjyea4 Bunooys Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted nicer Continuous When Multi shot 16 is selected Motion 37 detection is not enabled ISO sensitivity When a setting other than Auto is selected 37 Motion detection is disabled Continuous When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is 37 selected Blink warning is disabled Continuous When Multi shot 16 is selected digital zoom is 37 not available AF area mode When Subject tracking is selected digital zoom 38 is disable
166. tically To reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is flashing press any of the following buttons Power switch shutter release button shooting mode button gt playback button or CH movie record button Flashes ae 7 Ww No operations No performed operations performed EETTTTTTE gt eccccccce gt Sd 3 min i J e Camera enters standby Camera turns off mode e The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option C1183 in the setup menu 1182 e By default the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting mode or playback mode e When the AC Adapter EH 62G available separately is used the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes ypeqhe q pue Huljooys 104 sdais Iseg 21 yoeqhed pue Burjooys 104 sdays dIseg 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language Date and Time A language selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on 1 Press the multi selector A or to choose the desired language and press the button Multi selector Press A or W to choose Yes and press the X button Press lt or P to select your home time zone and press the button e For information about Daylight Saving Time see page 23 Press the A or W to choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press the butto
167. ton E e See Available Flash Modes Q51 for more 5 a information If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled When AU10 Auto is applied is only displayed for a few seconds regardless of Photo info settings al a 69653 3 Frame the subject and take a picture e The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway On The flash will fire when you press the shutter release button all the way down Flashes Flash charging Wait a few seconds and try again Off Flash will not fire when picture is taken e Ifthe battery is low the monitor will turn off and remain off while the flash charges saunyea4 Bunooys Effective Range of the Flash When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto the flash has a range of 0 5 4 5 m 1 ft 8 in 14 ft at the maximum wide angle zoom position and a range of 0 5 2 2 m 1 ft 8 in 7 ft 2 in at the maximum 50 telephoto zoom position Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes SATO Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim EZO Auto with red eye reduction Suited to pictures of people This option reduces the red eye phenomenon that caused by the use of flash off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting Fill flash Flash fires whenever a pi
168. unications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmfu 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help uolpnpo1 u oe Nikon COOLPIX S2600 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 uopnponu Notices Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known o the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road elville New York 11747 3
169. us 38 53 77 68633 69648 Autofocus mode 38 77 68833 6648 AVI 68869 B Backlighting 4 44 Battery 14 16 23 68870 Battery chamber 3 Battery charger 17 68870 Battery latch 3 14 Battery level 20 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 3 14 18 Beach 41 Best shot selector 43 68826 Black and white copy Ld 44 Black and white 68829 Blink proof 48 68835 Blink warning 84 68864 68665 Brightness 68653 BSS 37 43 69626 Built in microphone 2 Button sound 83 68659 C Calendar Display 31 Charge by computer 84 68862 Charge lamp 3 17 6863 Charging AC Adapter 16 68870 Close up 43 Cloudy 68824 Color options 38 68629 Compression ratio 57 O19 Xapu pue sajoN e21UY2 L x pu pue Sa ON Je21Uy2 L Index Connector cover 3 Continuous 37 6826 Copying pictures 67 68646 Crop 31 68816 Cross screen 67 68614 Cyanotype 38 68829 D Date and time 22 68650 Date format 22 68650 Daylight 68824 Daylight saving time 23 82 68651 Delete 32 79 68645 Digital zoom 27 83 69658 Direct print 68 69618 D Lighting 67 69612 DPOF 18 DPOF printing 68623 DSCN 68869 Dusk dawn ia 42 E EH 69P ii 16 Electronic VR 83 68656 EN EL19 ii 14 16 68670 Exposure compensation 54 Extension 68869 Eyelet for camera strap 2 F Face detection 61 Face priority 38 68630 Favorite pictures menu 67 6885 Favorite pictures mode 66 6864 Filenames 68869 Fill flash 51 Filter eff
170. using digital filter The available Q Filter effects effects are Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye and Miniature effect When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed and how many copies of Print order each image are printed g View images stored in the internal memory or on D Slide show ages stored weet LS memory card in an automatic slide show On Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion 3 Specifies the orientation in which saved images are e amp Rotate image displayed with playback Create a small copy of the current image This feature is Fa Small picture useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e mail attachments saunyeay yoeqhe d Record voice memos using the camera s built in amp Voice memo microphone and attach them to images Voice memo can also be played back and deleted EI Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory The selected image is edited and the copy is saved with a different file name Images captured at an image mode setting of fi 4224x2376 69810 or movies cannot be edited Once an image has been edited some editing functions may become unavailable 68811 When using list by date mode press the MENU button from the list of dates screen 389 to apply the same function to all images captured on the selected date 3 This function is n
171. utton C210 for information about using the camera s menus e See The Setup Menu 68849 in Reference Section for more information dnjas esawed jeJauay 81 dnjas esawie gt jesauay 82 General Camera Setup Press the MENU button gt setup tab Q210 The following settings menu by selecting the tab can be changed in the setup ee Welco n Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on Select COOLPIX to Welcome screen display the COOLPIX logo Select Select an image to use an image captured with the camera as the welcome screen Allows you to set settings related to the camera s date and time The Time zone setting allows you to specify the time zone where the camera is mainly used and whether or not Time zone and daylight saving time is in effect When the travel date destination is selected the camera automatically ca culates the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone ff and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination Al ows you to select the kind of information that is displayed during shooting mode and playback mode If you select Framing grid auto info a grid is displayed Monitor settings when shooting to help you frame the shot The default SE ting is Auto info
172. ve in cloths or windows in a building depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio This phenomenon occurs when the subject s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid and it does not indicate a malfunction m Note About Autofocus for Movie Recording When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus 41129 the camera may not be able to focus properly on the subject Follow the procedure below if you are trying to shoot this type of subject for movies 1 Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to AF S Single AF default setting before starting movie recording 2 Frame a different subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject in the center of the frame press the F movie record button to start recording and modify the composition m Note About Camera Temperature e The camera temperature may increase significantly when used for an extended period of time for movie recording etc or when used in places with high ambient temperature e If the camera becomes extremely hot while recording a movie the camera automatically terminates recording after 30 seconds The camera monitor displays the number of seconds 430s remaining until automatic termination is activated Five seconds after movie recording is terminated the camera urns off Wait until the internal temperature decreases before using it again salAow Jeg Bulkejg pue Hulpsozay 75 SalAOW Deg Bulkelg pue Hulpsor
173. ve or break the battery insulation or casing e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Put the battery in the battery case before transporting it Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins For Your Safety e 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 e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery such as discoloration or deformation e If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water A Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Dust on or near the metal parts of he plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could esult in fire e Do not handle the plug or go near he Charging AC Adapter during ightning storms Failure to observe his precaution could result in electric shock e Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the USB cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to eat or flames 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 elect
174. ving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth v Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs v Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry m Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature m Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecti
175. ween the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage e Regular geometric patterns e g window blinds or windows on a skyscraper e Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject in auto mode and use focus lock Q164 When using focus lock be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject m Note About Face Detection See Face Detection Q161 for more information When the Subject Is Close to the Camera If the camera cannot focus try shooting with macro mode L153 or the Close up scene mode 43 AF assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator Q483 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the flash C1150 may fire when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot If you are concerned that you might miss a shot press the shutter release button all the way without first pressing it halfway ypeghe q pue buljooys 104 sdais dIseg 29 ypeqhe d pue Buljooys 104 sdajs dIseg 30 1 Press the D playback button e The camera enters playback mode a
176. wing Images in an Album Removing Images from Albums Changing Icons Assigned to Albums Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Editing Images Still Images Editing Functions Ls Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast EF Glamour Retouch Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes Q Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Pm Small Picture Reducing Image Size Crop Creating a Cropped COPY sssen Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Images One by One Printing Multiple Images The Shooting Menu for Auto Mode White Balance Adjusting Hue Continuous ISO Sensitivi Color Options AF Area Mode Autofocus Mode Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Smile Timer Blink Proof The Playback Menu amp Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Ey Slide Show On Protect amp Rotate Image amp Voice Memo uoppnponu xiii uopnponu xiv Table of Contents E Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card The Movie Menu Movie Options Autofocus Mode Wind Noise Reduction The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Monitor Settings Print Date Imprinting Date and Time Electronic VR Motion Detection AF Assist Digital
177. x10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu 6 23 U01295 9U 1 4J Y e See Changing the Image Size Image Mode Q157 for information about Image mode White Balance Adjusting Hue On the auto mode shooting screen gt MENU button gt White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural colors choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting Although the default setting Auto can be used under most types of lighting the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results Option Description AUTO Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting default setting conditions Best choice in most situations Neutral colored object used as reference to set white balance PRE Preset manual under unusual lighting conditions See Preset Manual for more information 68825
178. y green v Note About Charging AC Adapter Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page vii and the section Charging AC Adapter amp 5 before use Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger e Connecting the COOLPIX S2600 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 Q68 68862 e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH 66 available separately 68870 AC Power Supply e You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH 62G available separately 68870 to power the camera e Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH 62G Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera ypeghe q pue buljooys 104 sdais dIseg yoeqhe q pue Buljoous 104 sdays dIseg 18 1 Be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover 2 Insert the memory card e Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place m Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover
179. y Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the gt button playback mode gt MENU button gt EX Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card T Use the multi selector to select an option a from the copy screen and press the button f cameratocard i i Card e Camera to card Copy images from internal memory TEC to memory card Card to camera Copy images from memory card to internal memory 2 Selecta copy option and press the button e Selected images Copy images selected from the image f selectedimages selection screen 68842 Allimages All images Copy all images Camera to card a v Notes About Copying Images e JPEG AVI and WAV format files can be copied Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied If voice memos 68844 are attached to images selected for copying voice memos are copied with the images Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer When copying images selected for a Print order 6836 the print marking is not copied However Protect 68841 settings are copied with images Images or movies copied from the internal memory or a memory card cannot be displayed in auto sort mode 4887 When images added to albums 484 are copied the copies are not automatically added to the same albums as the original images Memory contains no images Message

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