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1. Auto default setting White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions Best choice in most situations Can be used in most situations Preset manual Neutral colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions see Preset Manual 1193 for details Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting Cloudy Use when shooting under overcast skies Flash Use with the flash The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor At settings other than Auto the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor 6 m Flash Mode At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off 41130 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with settings like Auto and Incandescent for example to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Teee PRE Preset manual in the white balance menu and press the button fig Preset manual r DENCI The camera zooms in ine
2. S4 Ul4d pue S1a NdWOD sUOISIAa a 0 BulDaUUOD Connecting to a Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on Print all images the memory card are printed one at a time g e The menu shown at right will be displayed To UEprints print choose Start print and press the button e Choose Cancel and press the button to Cancel return to the print menu DPOF printing Print the pictures in the print order that was aS created using Print set 11187 oe mas e The menu shown at right will be displayed To P print choose Start print and press the SARDAR button View images e Choose Cancel and press the button to Cancel return to the print menu e To view the current print order choose View images and press the button To print pictures press the button again 5 Printing starts 48 ULd pue saazndwon suOIsIAa a o Hu 2BUUOD e Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when eR printing is complete To cancel before all copies have been printed press the button Cancel Current print total number of prints 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 8x10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed 86 The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital
3. C6 23 m Notes on Vibration Reduction e Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting e Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function images displayed in the camera s monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry e Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAelq Hunooys 119 snuaw dnias pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 120 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu amp Motion Detection Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 211111 gt w amp Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures Auto default setting When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them However motion detection does not function in the following situations e When the flash fires e When the ISO sensitivity 97 setting value is fixed or when Multi shot 16 A95 is chosen in auto shooting mode e When specific scene modes are used A136 to 41 e When subject tracking mode is selected Off Motion detection will not be applied When motion detection is enabled the current setting is displayed during shooting when Off
4. K Face Priority Q101 for more information f the camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera When shooting pictures of subjects other than E people or framing a subject with which no face is 18 recognized AF area mode will be set to Auto The camera chooses the focus area m Auto default setting Camera automatically selects the focus area one of nine containing the subject closest to the camera Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor es 3 Focus areas EJ Manual Choose the focus position from 99 areas in the screen Focus area This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame Press the rotary multi selector A V or to select one of 99 focus areas displayed in the monitor s focus area selection screen and shoot To end focus area selection and adjust the flash mode macro mode self timer and exposure compensation settings press the button To return to the focus area selection screen press the button again Selectable areas snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys 99 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Center Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame
5. Editing Pictures Using Quick Retouch Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Resizing Pictures Small Picture Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memo Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode Using List by Date Mode List by Date Menu Image Searching Auto Sort Mode Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Menu Table of Contents WR Movies Recording Movies The Movie Menu 4B Selecting Movie Options I Autofocus Mode Movie Playback Del ting Movie FSS 2c esc ccoxseceacrsspsovasteieis vices ni amp Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Deleting Sound Files COPYING Voice RECOFAIAGS irese iiia a EE A RR 75 Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures i Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set sssssssssssssssssssssssssseesssssseressseneesssssoesssssereessssteresssseeessssent MENU Shooting Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Image Mode WB W
6. Rotate the zoom control to W Ea When the Zoom out magnification ratio reaches 1x the display returns to full frame playback mode Zoom in Press the rotary multi selector A V lt or P to move the display area to other areas of the picture Return to full frame 5 Press to crop the current picture to contain only he portion visible in the monitor Move the display area Crop picture Switch to shooting Press the button or the shutter release button mode to return to the last shooting mode selected Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority Function When zooming in playback zoom on a picture taken using the face priority function 101 the picture will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor excluding pictures that were shot using Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 1195 e If more than one face was detected the picture will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor Press the rotary multi selector A Y lt or P to display other faces that were detected e When rotating the zoom control towards the T Q or W Ef direction to adjust the zoom ratio the center of the picture normal playback zoom display rather than the face is displayed at the center of the monitor Use this camera to edit pictures in camera and store them as separate files 111131 Editing function Description Easily create a copy with e
7. following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product e Before replacing the battery turn the product off If you are using the AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 supplied Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH 65 supplied 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 remove or Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins 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 break the battery insulation or casing For Your Safety A Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e D
8. 125 Default value M Normal 4000 Auto Matrix Single Auto Standard color Auto Single AF Default value Text None Auto info Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size LL183 84 Default Slide show LL1106 35 Monitor brightness boost L123 Off e Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number Q131 from the memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all pictures 11107 before selecting Reset all e The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all Shooting menu Preset manual data Q193 acquired for White balance Setup menu Date Q114 Language Q124 and Video mode Q124 Ver Firmware Version Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 211111 gt Ver Firmware version View the current camera firmware version COOL PIX 620 Ver X X snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys 129 Sd ON Jen1Uyde 130 Technical Notes Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 Battery charger Battery Charger MH 65 AC Adapter EH 62F connect as shown ACad F adapter T nsert the AC adapter cord into the groove deeply in the battery chamber before closing the battery chamber memory card slot cover If part of the cord runs out of the groove the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover i
9. asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Holographic seal Identifies this oa Niko Ai device as an authentic Nikon product PAIN uoyiN wo Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from prod
10. press the button Only the voice memo will be deleted m Notes on Voice Memos When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted both the pic deleted 1E0200 1620 Playback menu Ca on Protect amp Rotate image ba Small picture E Copy ure and its voice memo are Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached on it The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded e Voice memos cannot be attached to images shot using other cameras y2eqkejd uo a10jy 61 In the Wig list by date mode you can playback only the images taken on the same date In full frame playback mode just as with playback mode picture display can be enlarged pictures can be edited voice memos can be recorded or played back and movies can be played back When the MENU button is pressed the list by date menu is displayed and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion printing and protection Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 1 Display the playback mode selection menu by pressing the gt button in playback mode use the rotary multi selector to select and then press the button e Dates for which pictures exist will be List by date listed 2 Choose the desired date and press the EE button e Camera lists up to 29 dates If pictures exist for more
11. 320 x 240 pixels Voice memos cannot be attached to movies Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken by other cameras Voice memos that are attached to the picture using other cameras cannot be played back on this camera These options cannot be used with movies These options cannot be used with pictures taken when 16 9 1920 is applied in the Image mode setting Select picture that supports quick retouch D Lighting crop or small picture Pictures taken with another make or model of camera cannot be edited Other cameras may be unable to play back or transfer to a computer pictures edited with this camera The Video mode setting in setup menu has not been set correctly Memory card contains no pictures Replace memory card Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory CO 30 37 70 60 70 90 55 124 20 SaJON L2UYD L 143 SdION yen1Uyd2e 144 Troubleshooting Problem The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected Pictures to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera Cause Solution The picture you want to display is sorted in another folder Pictures or movies recorded by another camera and pictures copied using Copy on another camera cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode Pictures in the internal memory or memory card may not be displayed if ov
12. 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture is numbered 9999 no further pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted Q123 ora new memory card is inserted SA ON L2JUY2 L 131 SdION L2lUy2 L 132 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the following precautions when using or storing the device v 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 m Handle the lens and all moving 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 mM 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 f
13. Battery is cold 133 Pictures recorded before clock was set and Date not set 18 114 indicator blinks during shooting will have time stamp of i Date and time of 00 00 0000 00 00 movies and voice recordings will be recording are not dated 01 01 09 00 00 Set the correct date and time correct using Date in the setup menu Check camera clock regularly against more accurate 114 timepieces and reset as required No information Hide info is selected for Photo info of the Monitor 117 displayed in monitor settings option in the setup menu Date imprint not 18 114 available Date not appearing on pictures even when The date is not imprinted on movies or on pictures taken in y Ba 46 68 118 Date imprint is Panorama assist scene mode enabled Camera settings reset Bac up battery is exhausted all settings were restored to 115 heir default values ery temperature is high Turn off camera and allow Monitor turns off and ery to cool down before resuming use After the lamp the power on lamp blinks for three minutes the camera will turn off 17 blinks rapidly automatically but you can also press the power switch to urn it off manually Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras retailer or Nikon au power source as des already recorded wil Shooting Problem No picture taken when shutter release button is pressed Camera cannot focus Pictures are blurred Bright specks appear in picture
14. Choose and press the button to resume recording while recording is paused on the operation panel Press amp or W on the rotary multi selector Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a recording Start of recording is index number 01 other numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order each time the rotary multi selector is pressed up to index number 98 Create index The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the amp m button in shooting mode and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon 5 e The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed The default setting is 2 Scene auto selector Press PB choose amp Voice recording and press the button e The screen switches to the voice recording screen Press lt or P on the rotary multi selector to choose b Scene auto selector Playback 00 01 00 Press A or W to choose the desired sound file and press the button e The selected sound file will be played back e See Operations During Playback C174 for more information Playback 00 03 12 001 15 05 2009 17 30 sBulpsoday 210A 73 SBulpsor9y 2210A Playing Voice Recordings Opera
15. Ifthe camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on he face closest to the camera e Ifno face is recognized the camera will focus on the subject in he center of the frame e Motion detection 211120 is disabled e Digital zoom is not available 1 Slow sync with red eye reduction Other settings can be selected 2 Other settings can be selected X Party indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame e Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake When shooting under low lighting use of a tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction LL 119 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting s so S oof e oo a 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction Other settings can be selected 2 Other settings can be selected A For scene modes with use of a tripod is recommended Turn Vibration reduction Q119 to Off when using a tripod ne Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed automatically to reduce noise and therefore take a longer time to record 0 02 s Jo o of Je oF a U I ay 10 pains Buljooys 37 duads ay 104 payns Bunooys 38 Shooting in Scene Mode Beach snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields beaches or sunlit expanses
16. Metering When digital zoom is in effect Metering is set to Center weighted and the metered area is not displayed in the monitor Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center weighted is selected for Metering U L N a Active metering area f 18 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu O Continuous Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt l Continuous Change settings for Continuous and BSS Best Shot Selector Flash will be switched off when Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected Focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first image in each series El Single default setting One image is shot each time the shutter release button is pressed i Continuous While the shutter release button is held down pictures are taken at rate of up to about 1 0 frames per second fps when image mode is set to E Normal 4000 Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or ten shots have been taken with the shutter release button held down BSS BSS BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash with the camera zoomed in or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures The camera takes up to ten images while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest image image with the most detail in the series is automatically selected and saved l Multi shot 16 Ea
17. a 15 05 2009 E 2 than 29 dates all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others Others 56 y2eqkejd uo a10 e The first picture for that date will be displayed in full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W EE in full frame playback mode to return to the List by date screen 200 2009 15 00 v Notes on List by Date Mode e Only the most recent 9 000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode 62 Images taken without the date set will be treated as images taken on 01 01 09 Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the list by date screen To Select date Switch to full frame playback Delete pictures View list by date menu Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode aken on playback Press the confir and press aken on menu Press the MENU button to display the he selected date Rotate the rotary multi selector or press amp or W o select a date Press the button to display the first picture Rotate the zoom control to W E in full frame o return to the date selection screen button after selecting a date anda ion dialog will be displayed the button to delete al he selected date Press the gt button to display the p mode selection menu Press the button or the shutter re o return to the last shooting mode se
18. a lower ISO sensitivity setting Using a scene mode which has noise reduction ability Flash is off Flash window is blocked Subject is beyond flash range Adjust exposure compensation Raise the ISO sensitivity Subject is backlit Use Backlight or change the flash mode to fill flash Adjust exposure compensation ma 121 36 37 42 50 48 95 68 95 122 95 37 40 49 68 4 24 121 36 41 132 92 30 97 36 30 24 30 34 97 30 41 34 Problem Unexpected results occurred when flash is set to auto with red eye reduction Playback Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on picture Cannot record voice memo Cannot use Quick retouch D Lighting crop or small picture options Pictures not displayed on television Troubleshooting Cause Solution When auto with red eye reduction or fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction of the Night portrait scene mode is applied during shooting In Camera Red Eye Fix may in very rare cases be applied to areas not affected by red eye Set a flash mode other than auto with red eye reduction and select a scene mode other than Night portrait then shoot Cause Solution e File was overwritten or renamed by computer or another make or model of camera e Interval timer photography in progress Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or cropped copies smaller than
19. are subject to change without notice 147 Specifications Supported Standards 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 pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card e Exif version 2 2 This camera supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 2 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 SdION Jen1uyd2e 148 Symbols AEZAF L 47 Apply selection button 10 Auto mode 22 fil Auto sort mode 65 TD Delete button 28 29 61 70 74 4 Exposure compensation 34 4 Flash mode 30 Help 13 List by date mode 62 amp Macro mode 33 MENU Menu button 12 WR Movie mode 68 gt Playback button 9 28 gt Playback mode 28 Q Playback zoom 54 imi Scene mode 35 X Self timer 32 Setup menu 110 Shooting mode button 8 fz Smile mode 48 Subject tracking mode 50 T Tele 25 E Thumbnail Playback 52 53 W Wide 25 AVI 131 JPG 131 WAV 131 A AC adapter 130 AF a
20. created with editing functions are deleted Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original Even if the pictures that are marked for Print set 1187 or Protect 111107 are used for editing these settings will not be reflected on the edited copies 55 Editing Pictures Using Quick Retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced Retouched copies are stored as separate files 1 Choose the desired picture from full frame Q128 or thumbnail 1152 playback mode and press the MENU button e The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Quick retouch and press the button e The original version will be shown on the left and the h Deblaline amp Print set edited version will be shown on the right Bi Slide show ty Delete 3 Choose the extent of the setting using A or V aia of the rotary multi selector and press the button e Anew edited copy is created e To cancel Quick retouch press the MENU button a 2 eae oe Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the E icon displayed during playback yoeqhe g uo a0 Q More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information 56 Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting D Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of a pictur
21. displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option When the daylight saving time option is enabled is displayed at the top of the monitor To turn off the daylight saving time option press V e tina Italiano Svenska Dansk Magyar T rk e Deutsch Nederlands 4 Engish Norsk i a a S Espa ol Polski EAAnViKe Portugu s H Fran ais Pyckm StS Indonesia Suomi maine Date Set time and date London Casablanca 4 t London Casablanca i L Setting Display Language Date and Time 5 Edit the date Rotate the rotary multi selector or press or W to edit the highlighted item Press PB to move the highlight in the following order D day gt M month gt Y year hour gt minute gt DMY the order in which the day month and year are displayed Press to return to the previous item 6 Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press the button or gt e The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode g Changing the Date and Time Select Date from the Date Q114 in the setup menu A110 to change the current date and time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above Select Time zone from the Date in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving time settings 11114 sdais isul4 sdays 3sul4 20 Image sound and movie files are stored in the camera s internal memory
22. exposures remaining display will blink Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card 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 active focus area or focus indicator glows green e Subject is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow e No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g when the subject is standing in front of a white wall wearing a white shirt e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage 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 and use focus lock 100 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 AF assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator 21121 may light by pressing the shutter release button halfway or the flash 41130 may fire by pressing the shutter release button all the way down apow ony yoeqAejg pu
23. 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 even with the same image size setting 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 snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAelq Hunooys 91 snuaw dnias pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 92 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu WB White Balance Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt WB 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 of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural coloration 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 you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results AUTO PRE
24. folder on my computer and click OK Nikon Transfer will start To bypass this dialog int MacOSX Nik dia he future check Always use this program for this action on Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto Launch setting og when Nikon Transfer was first installed m Connecting the USB Cable e When co nnecting the USB cable be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle 738 Connecti jon may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading e Click the Start Transfer button in Nikon Transfer All pictures will be transferred to the computer at the Nikon Transfer default setting Nikon Transfer a fos x File Edt View Window Hele omens Sare seen Pammy Denton De e Pcs on Tr Seuce Enbedded Ho Fray Destraton Eeckup Destination ry Picturtonn Preferences Soarch Fer A A phatlein the quous Start Transfer button e The folder to which pictures are transferred to is automatically opened when transfer is complete at the Nikon Transfer default setting e If ViewNxX has been installed ViewNxX will start automatically and you can view the pictures transferred e For more informati
25. function 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 battery 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 SaJON L2lUYD L 133 Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts 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 the lens 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 clean Monitor 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 camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water then 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 chemic
26. operation The following operations are available To Description IW 15 80 m 0 4 amem Pausing a cm um During Volume playback indicator Rewind Rewind the movie when the button is pressed down Advance Advance the movie when the Q button is pressed down The following operations can be performed while playback is Rewind continues while the button is pressed Press the X button to pause playback paused a Press the button to rewind the movie by one frame Pause i i i i l m Press the K button to advance the movie by one frame Advance continues while the button is pressed Press the button to resume playback Press the button to return to full frame playback mode The rotary selector can also be rotated to advance or rewind the movie frame by frame Deleting Movie Files Press the f button when displayed in full frame playback mode C1128 or when selected in thumbnail C052 playback mode A confirmation dialog is displayed Select Yes and press the button to delete the movie or select No to exit without deleting the movie Erase 1 image Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built in microphone and played back over the built in speaker 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the amp om Se button in shooting mode and use the rotary multi selec
27. print orders for printing on DPOF compatible printers or in print shops Q148 When the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card If the memory card is removed from the camera you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode e The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print PEER set and press the button Quick retouch 2 Eh D Lighting E Slide show Delete 3 Choose Select images and press the Pula button Delete print set 49 ULd pue saayndwon suorsjaaja L 0 HuydauUOD 4 Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 and number of copies up to nine per picture Rotate the rotary multi selector or press or to choose the pictures and press or W to set the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W E to switch to 12 thumbnails display Press the button when setting is complete 87
28. remaining exhausted Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining will be displayed The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting 1191 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select f Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in Auto Mode Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of camera shake Shooting mode EB displayed in amp auto mode Motion detection icon Reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake Internal memory indicator Image mode Pictures will be recorded to internal memory The combination of image size and When a memory card is inserted Tis not image quality compression is displayed and pictures will be recorded to the displayed The default setting is lex memory card Normal 4 000x3 000 The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds Q117 If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power press the power switch or the shutter release button to reactivate it Q122 Monitor Brightness Boost If it is difficult to see the monitor display when shooting outdoors holding down the gt button while the power is on to switch monitor brightness to the maximum setting Hold down the gt button again to change back to the original brightness The icon will be displayed in
29. shooting ae ge information Press the button to return to POT Matton ull frame playback Display the playback mode selection menu Change playback mode and switch to List by Date mode or Auto sort playback mode Press the button or the shutter release button to change back to the last chosen shooting mode Switch to shooting mode Pressing the gt Button to Turn on the Camera When the camera is off holding down the gt button will turn the camera on in playback mode The lens will not extend Viewing Pictures e Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted Pictures that were shot using Face Priority 411101 will be rotated automatically when displayed in full frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face excluding pictures that were shot using Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 C1195 e Ifthe monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power press the power switch or the shutter release button to reactivate it 11122 Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode In shooting mode press the JJ button to delete the last picture shot Erase 1 image g Deleting Multiple Pictures Choose Delete Q107 from the Playback menu Q104 List by Date menu C1164 or Auto sort menu C1167 to delete multiple pictures apoy ony yeqhe q pue AydesHooyd JIseg 29 apow ony yoeqhejg pue AydesHojoud dIse
30. subjects m Notes on Autofocus Mode Autofocus mode will be automatically fixed at Single AF when Face priority is selected for AF area mode 1 99 e Changes made to the Autofocus mode setting of auto mode will not be applied to the Autofocus mode setting of the Subject tracking mode Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in auto mode Flash mode e Selecting Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 for Continuous changes the flash mode setting to off e Selecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous restores the original flash mode setting Self timer If self timer is on only one picture will be taken when the shutter is released regardless of settings selected for the Continuous setting e The last Continuous setting applied is restored when picture is taken or self timer is turned off Continuous If Multi shot 16 is chosen for Continuous amp J Normal 2592 will be chosen for Image mode and the setting for ISO sensitivity will be changed automatically according to the brightness e Selecting an option other than Multi shot 16 for Continuous restores the original setting for Image mode and ISO sensitivity White balance and Color options e White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options e Selecting Standard col
31. the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing the D gt button Functions Available in Auto Mode In auto mode macro mode Q33 and exposure compensation C1134 can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode C130 and selftimer Q732 Pressing the MENU button in auto mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu options C1189 Vibration Reduction When On default setting is chosen for Vibration reduction Q119 the camera effectively reduces camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting Motion Detection When Auto default setting is chosen for Motion detection option Q120 in the setup menu and the camera detects camera shake and subject movement the camera increases shutter speed to reduce blurring When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed the motion detection icon will glow green apow ony yoeqAe g pue AydesBoloug JIseg 23 apow ony yoeqhejg pue AydesHooud dIseg 24 1 Ready the camera e Hold the camera steadily in both hands e Keep your fingers hair strap and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator microphone and speaker ee ______ Jorm o gt 2 Frame the picture e Po
32. the way down Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures gt gt Press the shutter Press the shutter release button halfway release button the to set focus and rest of the way down exposure to shoot Attaching the Camera Strap sdais 45414 14 Charge the Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 supplied using the Battery Charger MH 65 supplied 1 Connect the power cable in the order of CHARGE 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward Q and press down until it locks into place CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts Charging is complete when the lamp stops blinking About 150 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery Charging the Battery reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status CHARGE lamp Description Blinks Battery charging On Battery fully charged e The battery is not inserted correctly Remove the battery and flat Flickers e Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger v Notes on the Battery Charger 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F before use The battery is faulty Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon authorized service represen
33. time to record Icons Used for Descriptions The following icons are used for descriptions in this section flash mode Q230 self timer 36 0232 amp macro mode Q233 Eg exposure compensation Q234 Shooting in Scene Mode amp Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion ina series of pictures With continuous shooting instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway While the shutter release button is held down pictures are taken at rate of up to about 1 0 frames per second fps when image mode is set to Normal 4000 Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or ten shots have been taken with the shutter release button held down The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode and the type of memory card used Motion detection Q120 is disabled AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist 121 setting s Jo J o Jm Other settings can be selected F Night portrait F Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night e The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera see Shooting with Face Priority A101 for more information e
34. to the audio in jack VIDEO AUDIO 3 Tune the television to the video channel See the documentation provided with your television for details 4 Hold down the P button to turn on the camera e The camera enters playback mode and pictures recorded to the internal memory or memory card will be displayed on the television e While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain off 1 connecting the Audio Video Cable When connecting the audio video cable be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the audio video cable When disconnecting the audio video cable do not pull the connector at an angle mM When Nothing Appears on the TV Be sure that the camera s video mode setting in the setup menu A110 gt Video mode Q124 conforms to the standard used by your television Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy transfer pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer software including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD For more information on installing the software refer to the Quick Start Guide Compatible Operating Systems Windows Preinstalled versions of 32 bit Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enter
35. 0 vi Notices 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 a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries 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 For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management For Your Safety WARNINGS Notices Introduction iesi naaa a a a ER A EAT 1 About This Manual Information and Precautions Parts of the Camera The Camera Body The Monitov Basic Operations he shooting mode Button he gt playback Button he Rotary Multi Selector he MENU Button witching Between Tabs elp Displays Pressing the Shutter Rele
36. 42 for more information s m Jo of Je of Ja w 1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected Off can be selected 2 Other settings can be selected 3 Changes to On when the camera selects close up scene mode amp Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly Portrait subjects exhibit smooth natural looking skin tones The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera see Shooting with Face Priority Q101 for more information If the camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera If no face is recognized the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame Digital zoom is not available s to Jol o Je of Ja w Other settings can be selected bal Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator 6 always lights green however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity e AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist A121 setting s Jo o Je oF Ja Other settings can be selected u 25 ay 104 payns Bunooys NR Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR are processed automatically to reduce noise and therefore take a longer
37. 49 ULd pue saazndwon suOIsIAa a o Hu2BUUOD 88 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting m date and photo information Choose Date and press the button to print the date M Date of recording on all pictures in the print order Choose Info and press the button to print shooting information shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order Choose Done and press the button to complete the print order Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the i f 150 2000 18 80 icon displayed with playback v Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the Print set menu shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF compatible Q148 printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used e Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer via the supplied USB cable for DPOF printing L186 Date and Info are reset each time the Print set menu is displayed Deleting All Print Orders Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press the button Print orders for all pictures will be deleted Note on the Print Set Date Option The date and time printed on the picture is the date and time recorded on the camera when the picture was taken The date and time printed using this option will not be affect
38. 69 102 H Help 13 Histogram 10 34 dentifier 131 mage copy 109 mage mode 90 91 mage size 90 nternal memory 20 nternal memory indicator 23 nterval Timer Shooting 96 SO sensitivity 31 97 L Lamp indicator 5 71 Landscape laal 36 Language 124 Lens 4 145 Lens cover 4 Li ion rechargeable battery 16 List by date menu 64 List by date mode 62 Lithium ion type battery 14 130 M acro mode 33 atrix 94 emory capacity 22 emory card 20 130 emory card slot 20 enus 112 etering 94 icrophone 4 onitor 6 134 onitor brightness 117 onitor brightness boost 23 onitor display settings 117 onitor settings 117 otion detection 23 120 ovie length 69 ovie menu 69 ovie mode 68 ovie playback 70 ovie recording 68 ovie settings 69 ulti shot 16 95 useum M 40 N Night landscape EM 39 Night portrait Ej 37 Nikon Transfer 77 78 Number of exposures remaining 22 91 O Optical zoom 25 Optional accessories 130 P Panorama assist Fd 41 46 Panorama Maker 77 80 Paper size 83 84 Party indoor X 37 PictBridge 81 148 Playback 28 52 53 54 61 70 73 Playback menu 104 Playback mode 28 Playback zoom 54 Playback mode selection menu 9 Portrait amp 36 Power 17 18 22 Power switch 17 18 22 Preset manual 93 Press halfway 13 Print 83 84 87 Print set 87 Print Set Date Option 88 Printer 81 Protect 107 Q Quick retouch 56 R Rechargeable battery 130 Red eye reduction 30 31 Re
39. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX S620 User s Manual Trademark Information icrosoft Wi acintosh oq gt he SD logo U All other trad provided wit their respecti ndows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc dobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc is a trademark of the SD Card Association ictBridge is a trademark e names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation h your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of ve holders Introduction First Steps re Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode SCENE Shooting Suited for the Scene akr Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode More on Playback aM 8 Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers MENU Shooting Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes 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 Th
40. Other settings can be selected U I y 104 pains Buljooys 41 duads ay 104 payns Bunooys 42 Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera Scene Auto Selector By simply framing a picture the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting When the camera is aimed at a subject in 2 scene auto selector mode the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes Auto mode L122 Portrait Q236 Landscape C1136 Night portrait 37 e Night landscape C1139 Close up Q239 Backlight Q41 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the P B button in shooting mode and use the rotary multi selector to choose amp Scene auto selector Q735 4 e Scene auto selector will be enabled TZAIE ob 11 Me LD EHe Scene auto selector 2 Frame the subject and take the picture e When the camera automatically selects a scene mode the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled IEJ Auto mode HEM Night landscape E Portrait FEW Close up FW Landscape Feld Backlight EH Night portrait e Press the shutter release button halfway to set focus and exposure e Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture Shooting in Scene Mode m Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select t
41. Py Center focus area is always used ex is Focus area Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode The following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame 2 Press the shutter release button halfway e Confirm that the focus area indicator is 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 snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot More Information 100 See Autofocus Q127 for more information Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera The face priority function will be enabled for the scenarios below e Face priority is selected for AF area mode C1199 When Scene auto selector 142 Portrait 1136 or Night portrait Q137 is chosen for scene mode e Smile mode C1148 1 Frame the picture e When the camera detects a face looking toward the camera that face will be framed by a yellow double 5 ex border a Be is When the camera detects more than one face operation varies depen
42. abilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake Set Vibration reduction Q119 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity Pictures taken when E0 is displayed may be slightly mottled When E0 is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures are recorded This will result in increased recording times m Note on Using the Flash When using the flash reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures To reduce these reflections set the flash mode to Off The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates the flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down e On Flash will fire when picture is shot e Blinks Flash is charging Wait a few seconds and try again e Off Flash will not fire when picture is shot If the battery is low the monitor display will turn off and remain off until the flash is fully charged The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode auto mode AUTO auto e Scene mode setting varies for different scene modes C1136 Z smile mode set to off when Blink Proof is on AUTO auto when Blink Proof is off B subject tracking mode off The flash mode setting applied in auto mode is st
43. all size 320 Approx 14 min 20 s All figures are approximate The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card This camera can record movies up to a maximum of 25 minutes in length Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card the movie length remaining displayed on the screen will be 25 minutes g More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information salAow D Autofocus Mode Set to Movie gt MENU Movie menu gt D gt Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Option Description BEsingle AF Camera focuses when shutter release button is pressed halfway and g locks at this position during shooting Focus will be locked at that COM Me onli position during shooting Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording use of Single AF is recommended amp 5 Full time AF 69 SalAow 70 In full frame playback mode C1128 movies are recognized by the movie mode icons To play a movie display it in full frame playback mode and press the button Use the zoom control T or W during playback to adjust the volume Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor Press the rotary multi selector lt or P to choose a control then press the button to perform the selected
44. als S 0 L2lUy2 L 134 Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use Check 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 naptha 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 Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities 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 Notes on the Monitor e The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction Images recorded using the product will not be affected e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative Notes on Smear When framing bright subjects vertical comet like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display This phenomenon known as smear does not indicate a malfunction In shooting modes other than multi shot 16
45. andloscant Ea UOKaSoSmt 3 Choose Measure BiSSStREAUl e To use the most recently measured value for preset manual choose Cancel and press the button The most recently measured value will be set for White Cancel Balance 4 Frame the reference object aaa Cancel Measure Reference object frame 5 Press the button to measure the white balance value The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set e No images are recorded Note on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected the flash will not fire when the button is pressed in step 5 Therefore the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys 93 snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 94 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Metering Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt J Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure amp Matrix default setting Camera sets exposure for entire frame Recommended in most situations ol Center weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame Classic meter for portraits preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure Can be used with focus lock Q100 to meter off center subjects m Note on
46. anorama photo with Panorama Maker e Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD e After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker Windows From the Start menu open All Programs gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 gt Panorama Maker 4 Macintosh Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu and double click the Panorama Maker 4 icon e For more information on using Panorama Maker refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information Users of PictBridge compatible 148 printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer The steps for printing are as follows Take the pictures Choose the pictures for printing using the print set option Print set L187 Connect to printer Q182 Print ER ata lime Print multiple pictures 184 Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable 49 ULd pue saayndwon suorsjaaja L 0 HudaUUOD M Notes on Power Source e When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use a fully charged battery to prevent the battery from draining unexpectedly Use the optional AC Adapter EH 62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaut
47. approx 45 MB or on removable memory cards available separately A130 If a memory card is inserted in the camera data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back deleted or transferred Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory or play back delete or transfer data from the internal memory 1 Confirm the power on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover Insert the memory card e Slide the memory card in correctly as shown on the right until it clicks into place e Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover after inserting the memory card mM Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Be sure to check the memory card is in the correct orientation Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards turn the camera off and confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are off Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and press the card in gently to partially eject the card The card can then be removed by hand SE Sy I Inserting Memory Cards m Formatting a Memory Card D If the message at the right
48. armful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 Nikon COOLPIX S620 C CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 420
49. ase Button n Halfway Al the Way Down Attaching the Camera Strap e eee J444 WD First Steps Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Setting Display Language Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards i Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Auto Mode ndicators Displayed in Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 3 Focus and Shoo Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Deleting Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode Taking Pictures with the Self Timer Macro Mode Exposure Compensation viii Table of Contents Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Setting the Scene Mode Features Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera SCEMEAUITOSEIGCTON AORE PE AAEE EA N EEE AE E E EEEN Taking Pictures in Food Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama I Automatic Shooting of Smiling FACES sssssssssesssssssssssssussssssusseseesussseessssseesusssessnsssees 48 Shooting in Smile Mode Notes on Blink Proof Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Mode gt More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
50. ases allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting W T d When the image size is small Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option 11121 in the setup menu A110 25 1 Press the shutter release button halfway e Camera automatically selects the focus area one of nine containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus area active focus area glows green Shutter speed Aperture e When digital zoom is in effect the focus area is not displayed When the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame the focus indicator 2116 will glow green e Press the shutter release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture e Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the camera is unable to focus the focus area or focus indicator blinks red Change the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again apow ony yoeqhejg pue AydesHoyoud dIseg 2 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down e The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory 26 Step 3 Focus and Shoot v During Recording While pictures are being recorded the number of
51. asions such as weddings 2s two seconds suited for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self timer is displayed Self timer If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway O0 e Focus and exposure will be set J F27 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down S The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The self timer lamp will blink The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released e When the shutter is released the self timer turns OFF e To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1ft 8in 1 Press 4 macro mode e The macro mode menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the button CF The macro mode icon 4 is displayed e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Macro mode j 3 Use the zoom control and frame the picture re Ge The closes
52. aw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys Shooting menu v a Image mode gt E b p gt White balance Metering ew Continuous ISO sensitivity e Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings 1110 e Press the MENU button to exit the shooting menu mM Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others Q103 89 snuaw dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 90 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image Mode Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Image mode Choose an image mode which is the combination of image size and image quality compression according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card The larger the image the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably grainy limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded Image size hare Image mode pixels Description Highest quality suitable for enlargements or High 4000 4 000x3 000 high quality prints The compression ratio is approximately 1 4 Normal 4000 D 4 000x3 000 default setting The best choice in most situations The Normal 3264 3 264x2 448 compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Normal 2592 2 592x1 944 Smaller size allows more pictures to be 3 Normal 2048 2 048x1 536 stored The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 S
53. ayback mode 28 49 may have closed their detected in it was prey s eyes saved e Select picture that supports quick 55 retouch D Lighting crop or small o Cannot edit selected Seng eTOR Image cannot be picture modified picture e These options cannot be used with movies fi Time out error while Choose memory card with faster 130 Cannot record movie recording movie write speed SaJON L21UYD L 137 Sd ON L2lUy2 L 138 Error Messages Display 9 Memory contains no images 9 No sound file i File contains no image data This file cannot be played back 9 All images are hidden i This image cannot be deleted 9 Travel destination is in the current time zone Lens error o Communications error System error oe On Printer error check printer status Rete O o To copy image or sound files from internal memory to memory card No pictures in the internal memory or memory card o pictures are ontained in the folder elected in the auto sort mode o pictures can be layed back in the uto sort mode There are no sound iles to be copied File not created with his camera The picture cannot be played back in a slide show Picture is protected Destination in same ime zone as home Lens error USB cable disconnected during printing Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry Printer error displayed S
54. c MENU SETAE 4D Isto EIG MENU L SETArE 4D Isto ecicc MENU LSE 4D LRE Rotate 90 Rotate 90 clockwise counterclockwise Press the button to set the orientation displayed and save the orientation data with the picture Playback Options The Playback Menu E Copy Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt G Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card 1 Use the rotary multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the button M Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card 1d Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory 2 Selecta copy option and press the button Cane end e Selectedimages Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen 211105 All images All images Copy all pictures v Notes on Copying Pictures JPEG AVI and WAV format files can be copied Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied If voice memos C1160 are attached to pictures selected for copying voice memos are copied with the pictures Sound files recorded using Voice Recording C1171 can be copied using the Copy sound files option Q975 Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied Edited copies have the same protection marking Q487 as the original but are not marked for printing 410107 Pictures or movies copied from th
55. cally in SSCN ascending order starting with 0001 FSCN Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five character identifier P_ plus a three digit sequence number for pictures shot using Panorama assist e g 101P_001 146 INTVL for interval timer photography e g 101 INTVL 1196 SOUND for voice recordings e g 101SOUND 10171 and NIKON for all other pictures 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 picture to which the voice memo is attached Files copied using Copy Selected images or Copy sound files gt Selected files are copied to the current folder where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory Copy gt All images and Copy sound files gt Copy all files copy 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 Q75 109 A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures if the current folder already contains 200 pictures a new folder named by adding one to the current folder name will be created the next time a picture is taken If the current folder is numbered
56. ch time the shutter release button is pressed all the way down 16 pictures are taken at about 30 frames per second and the camera arranges them in a single picture with image mode set to EJ Normal 2592 e Digital zoom is not available The setting for ISO sensitivity 1197 will be changed automatically according to the brightness ic Intvl timer shooting Camera takes images automatically at specified intervals 96 At settings other than Single the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor L116 m Note on Continuous Shooting The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode and the type of memory card used m Note on Best Shot Selector BSS is best suited for shooting stationary subjects However BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down snuaw dn 5 pue y22q ejd Bunooys 95 snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 96 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu m Note on Multi shot 16 If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured when shooting with the Multi shot 16 option vertical streaks of light may appear in the recorded images We recommend that youavoid capturing bright objects when shooting with the Multi shot 16 option Interval Timer Shooting Images are shot automatically at specified intervals Choose from 30 s 1 min 5
57. ck that connectors are clean 20 memory card Confirm that memory card is 20 This card cannot be read correctly inserted Card is not formatted Memory card has not Format card been formatted for use Choose Yes and press the button 21 Ta r to format memory card No in this camera Yes Choose smaller image mode 90 Delete pictures or sound files 28 70 iJ 74 107 Out of memory Memory cara is full Replace memory card 20 Remove memory card and use 20 internal memory Error Messages Error occurred while Format internal memory or memory 123 recording picture card Camera has run out of Replace memory card 20 ile numbers e Format internal memory or 123 memory card Choose a picture taken at an Image Image cannot be saved mode setting of 16 9 1920 and copies created at a size of 320 x 240 58 59 90 or smaller using the crop or small picture function cannot be used here is insufficient Delete pictures from destination 107 pace to save a copy Picture cannot be used or welcome screen e Replace memory card 20 amera has run out of k g e Format internal memory or 123 le numbers memory card Sound file cannotbe e Choose an image that was taken 60 saved he image file cannot using this camera have any voice memos Voice memos cannot be attached tached to it onto movies fi An image that has One or more subjects blinking subjects Ae results in pl
58. correctly as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber and insert the battery e Use the battery to push the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and fully insert the battery 2 When the battery is fully inserted the battery latch will lock it in place v Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check the battery is in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover and slide the cover latch to the gt position Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover To eject the battery open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1 The battery can then be removed by hand e Note that the battery may become hot during use observe due caution when removing the battery sdais isJl4 Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on Press the power switch again to turn off the camera When the camera turns off both the power on lamp and monitor will turn off e Wh
59. cture in its current tall portrait orientation first use the Rotate image option Q108 to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation Next enlarge the picture for cropping crop the picture and then rotate the cropped picture back to tall portrait orientation 2 Refine copy composition e Rotate the zoom control to T Q or W E to adjust lt the zoom ratio D e Press the rotary multi selector A V lt or P to scroll the f 2 picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor 3 Press the MENU button yoeqhejg uo a1 4 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes Y and press the button A Save this image a e Anew picture containing only the portion visible in the displayed monitor is created K N e To cancel creating a cropped copy choose No and No press the button 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 the small picture icon LA or Ed is displayed on the left of the screen in full frame playback mode More Information 58 See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a comp
60. ding upon the shooting mode as follows Faces framed by adouble Number of faces Shooting mode border to be recognized Auto mode Face priority The face closest to the camera Scene auto selector Portrait The other faces are framed Up to 12 or Night portrait scene modes by a single border The face closest to the Smile mode omea Upto3 The other faces are framed by a single border snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Bunooys 2 Press the shutter release button halfway e The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border The double border will glow green and focus will S be locked When the camera is unable to focus on a face the double border will blink Press the shutter release button halfway again and focus Mm Press the shutter release button all the way down to shoot 1o You do not need to press the shutter release button halfway in smile mode If the camera detects a smiling face the shutter is automatically released L148 101 snuaw dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys Shooting Options The Shooting Menu m Notes on Face Priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway e If no face is recognized when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes or smile mode th
61. e The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback To Rotate the rotary multi selector or press Choose pictures b A V 4 lt or P to choose pictures I Rotate the zoom control towards the W Esa direction to increase the number of humbnails from 4 gt 9 16 Calendar display W a n Calendar display move and choose the image according to the date A53 Rotate towards the T Q direction to return to thumbnail display Rotate the zoom control towards the T Q direction to decrease the number of Decrease number of h mbnails from 1694 icture thumbnails TQ pia ier P Rotate towards T Q again during 4 Increase the number of thumbnails displayed Calendar display displayed humbnails display to return to full frame playback Return to full frame 5 Press the button or the shutter release button to return to the last shooting mode A selected Switch to shooting mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails Print set icon Protect icon When print set 4187 and protected pictures Q107 are selected in thumbnail playback mode the icons shown at the right are displayed with them Movies are displayed as film frames Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort When thumbnails are displayed in the auto sort mode C1165 the icon representing the type of the pictures being played back will appear at the top right corner of the screen Calendar Di
62. e Enhanced copies are stored as separate files 1 Choose the desired picture from full frame Q128 or thumbnail 1152 playback mode and press the MENU button e The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ef D Lighting and press the button e The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right 3 Choose OK and press the button Anew copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created To cancel D Lighting choose Cancel and press the button D Lighting copies can be recognized by the 4al icon displayed during playback 1 More Information See File and Folder Names 411131 for more information Playback menu C amp Quick retouch Eh D Lighting amp Print set ic Gi Slide show tv Delete ypeqhejg uo a10jy 57 Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when MEM amp is displayed with playback zoom 1154 enabled Cropped copies are stored as separate files 1 Enlarge the desired picture during full frame display 1128 by rotating the zoom control to the T Q direction To crop a picture displayed in tall portrait orientation zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation To crop the pi
63. e Aydeubojoug JIseg 27 apow ony yoeqhejg pue AydesHojoud dIseg 28 Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Press the gt button GQ button e The last picture shot will be displayed in full frame playback mode e Rotate the rotary multi selector or press A V lt or P to view additional pictures 41110 e Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory e Press the button or the shutter release button to return to shooting mode e When lis displayed pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed When memory card is inserted A is not Vents displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be i displayed Deleting Pictures 1 Press the f button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the button e To exit without deleting the picture choose No and press the button Done Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full frame playback mode Option Use Enlarge the view of the picture currently displayed in the monitor up to about 10x Press the button to return to full frame playback mode Playback zoom Thumbnail display ay images by 4 9 or 16 picture thumbnails Calendar display e calendar z 7 Display the histogram and the
64. e camera will focus on the subject in the center of he frame e The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions When the subject is not looking directly at the camera When faces take up too much or too little of the frame e The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including whether or not the subject is facing the camera e In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected 41127 he subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green Should this occur switch to auto mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject and use ocus lock Q100 e Images that were taken using face priority will be rotated and displayed automatically according o the orientation of the faces detected in full frame and thumbnail playback modes excluding pictures that were shot using Continuous BSS and Multi shot 16 1195 D Autofocus Mode Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt D gt Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses a Single AF default setting Camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Full time AF Camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed down halfway Use with moving
65. e displayed e AV edit the highlighted item e button apply the setting Time zone fit home time zone can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from time zone options When gt travel destination is selected the time difference Q116 between the home time zone ff is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded Useful when travelling Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Time Daie zone and press the button 15 05 2009 15 30 The time zone screen is displayed Date E Time zone hi 2 Choose Travel destination and press the Timezohe O button 15 05 2009 15 30 e The date and time displayed on the monitor changes Loncin Carelen according to the region currently selected a OSANA fe Travel destination 3 Press P Time zone e The time zone selection screen is displayed 15 05 2009 15 30 London Casablanca O f amp Home time zone 9J Travel destination Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu 4 Press lt or P to choose the travel destination gt 10 30 time zone EDT New York 4Toronto Lima Pressing in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect will display the icon on the top of the screen Daylight saving will be turned on and the time will advance by one hour Press W to turn it off Press the button to enter the travel destination time zone Time zone Wh
66. e internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated slide show 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start nog and press the button Pause i To change the interval between pictures choose Frame intvl select the desired interval time and press email the button before choosing Start To repeat the slide show automatically enable Loop and press the button before choosing Start The check mark W will be added to the loop option when enabled The slide show begins Press the rotary multi selector P while the slide show is in progress to view images in the order recorded hold down to fast forward or to view images in reverse order hold down to rewind Press the button to pause the slide show Choose End or Restart When the slide show ends or is paused choose End and press the button to return to the playback menu or choose Restart to play the slide show again Restart Frame intvl IS m Notes on Slide Show e Movies are not included in slide shows Slide shows play for a maximum of 30 minutes even when Loop is selected 11122 Playback Options The Playback Menu r Delete Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt f Delete Delete selected or all pictures Erase selected images Delete selected pictures see Selecting Pictures Q105 for more information Erase all imag
67. e internal memory or the memory card C1165 cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys Memory contains no images Message If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied the message Memory contains no images will be displayed Press the MENU button to display the copy option screen and copy the pictures stored in the camera s internal memory to the memory card 1 More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information 109 snua w dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 110 The setup menu contains the following options lol c Menus Choose how menus are displayed Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style Date imprint Imprint date on pictures Vibration reduction Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled Motion detection Adjust the motion detection setting to reduce the effects of camera sh subject movement when shooting still pictures AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom Sound settings Adjust sound settings Auto off Set time before camera enters standby mode Format memory Format card Format internal memory or memory card Language Choose language used for camera monito
68. e memory card Remove the battery Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter e Do not use a computer to format the memory card e Do not disassemble or modify e Do not drop bend or expose to water or strong physical shocks e Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects e Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card e Do not leave in direct sunlight closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures Do not expose to humidity dust or to corrosive gases 21 Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode This section describes how to take pictures in auto mode an automatic point and shoot mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on The lens will also extend Proceed to step 4 when Mell is displayed on the monitor 2 Press the f button 3 Usethe rotary multi selector to choose and press the button e The camera enters auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor apow ony yoeqhelg pue AydesBboyoud dIseg Battery Level Monitor Description NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged A Battery level low prepare to charge or replace the battery o Bae Cannot shoot Recharge or replace Number of exposures y with a fully charged battery
69. e or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information ISD ISO Sensitivity Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt ISM ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light The higher the sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting high sensitivity is often associated with noise randomly spaced brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image Auto default setting Sensitivity is ISO 100 in bright places in dark places the camera automatically raises sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 Fixed range auto Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 400 default setting or ISO 100 800 The camera will not raise sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of grain that appears in images 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 ISO Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value e When ISO sensitivity is locked Motion detection 120 does not function even when Auto is selected At settings other than Auto the current setting is displayed in the monitor 6 If Auto
70. e print menu press the MENU button PictBridge Copies Paper size Printing Cancel Current print total number of prints Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the button e To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu Paper size 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in 4 Choose Print selection Print all images or ay a DPOF printing and press the button Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 and number of copies up to nine per picture e Rotate the rotary multi selector or press dor to choose the pictures and press amp or W toset the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W a to switch to 12 thumbnails display Press the button when setting is complete The menu shown at right will be displayed To Print selection print choose Start print and press the n button prints e Choose Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu Seay Cancel
71. ed even if the camera s Date setting is changed from the setup menu after the pictures are taken Date Imprint The date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option Q118 in the setup menu Pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can also be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures Only the date and time of date imprint on the pictures will be printed even if Print set is enabled with the date selected in the print set screen Shooting Playback and Setup Menus The shooting menu of auto mode contains the following options Image mode C1190 Choose the image mode a combination of the image size and image quality compression to be used when recording WH White balance R92 Match white balance to the light source Metering R94 Choose how the camera meters exposure Q Continuous R95 Change settings for Continuous and BSS Best Shot Selector I0 ISO sensitivity 1197 Control the camera s sensitivity to light Color options A98 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded W AF area mode R99 Choose where the camera focuses Di Autofocus mode 102 Choose how the camera focuses The Image mode setting is also available from other shooting mode except the movie mode Displaying the Shooting Menu Set the camera to auto mode A22 Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu snu
72. elect a fo pictures Play back mode Check tha File canno press the MENU button Copy will be der containing the sorted he pictures using the playback mode or the list by date the correct copy option has been selected be viewed on this camera View file using the computer or any other devices which was used o create or edit this file Disable protection Turn camera off and then on again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Turn camera off and reconnect cable Turn camera off remove and reinsert battery and turn camera on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Check printer After solving the problem select Resume and press the button to resume printing 109 66 28 62 73 106 107 116 82 16 17 Error Messages On Specified size of paper Load the specified type of paper A A DU select Resume and press the Printer error check paper is not loaded in printer abs m button to resume printing Remove the jammed paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing y Load the specified type of paper On Q papers loaded in select Resume and press the button to resume printing On St as Check ink select Resume and press 7 Printer error check ink he button to resume printing On Replace ink select Resume and nk cartrid
73. en 0 and 10 C 32 to 50 F or 45 to 60 C 113 to 140 F the chargeable capacity may decrease The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature the camera may not turn on Be sure that the tery is fully charged and spare batteries are prepared before heading outside to take pictures in old weather Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a old battery that could not be used temporarily due to lowered performance may recover some of s h b c D ay charge Should the battery terminals become dirty the camera may not turn on due to poor contact Wipe e terminals off with a clean dry cloth before use a4 the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage Attach the included terminal cover to the battery and store it in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations While the battery is in storage charge it at least once every six months and then use the camera to run it flat again before storing it in a cool location Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used Left installed minute amounts of current flow even when unused and the battery may become excessively drained and no longer
74. en the camera is off holding down the gt button will turn the camera on in playback mode C1128 Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode If no operations are performed for about a minute default setting the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode If no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically the auto off function If the monitor is off in standby mode press the power switch or the shutter release button to reactivate it The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option Q122 in the setup menu A110 sdays 3sul4 18 A language selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the button e For information on using the rotary multi selector see The Rotary Multi Selector 10 3 Choose Yes and press the button e If No is selected the date and time will not be set 4 Press the rotary multi selector or P to select your home time zone Q116 and press the O button g Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect press the rotary multi selector in the time zone selection screen
75. erwritten on a computer Up to 999 images can be added to each folder in the auto sort mode If the desired folder already contains 999 pictures new pictures cannot be added Camera is off Battery is exhausted USB cable is not correctly connected Camera is not recognized by the computer Confirm that the operating system used is compatible with the camera Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically For more information on Nikon Transfer refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer Memory card contains no pictures Replace memory card Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations even for PictBridge compatible printers Use the printer to select page size e The page size selected using the camera is not compatible with the printer e A printer that automatically sets the paper size is being used 65 109 66 17 22 78 77 20 83 84 Nikon COOLPIX S620 Digital Camera PEI compact digital camera ESPEN 12 2 million Image sensor 1 233 in CCD total pixels approx 12 39 million 4x optical zoom NIKKOR lens 5 0 20 0mm equivalent with 35mm 135 format picture angle 28 112mm f number 2 7 58 Construction 7 elements in 6 groups Up to 4x equivalent with 35mm 135 format picture angle approx 448mm Vibration reduction Lens shift Contrast detect AF e W App
76. es Delete all pictures Notes on Deletion e Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Transfer important images to a computer before deletion e pictures marked with the icon are protected and cannot be deleted On Protect Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt n Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Select the picture and apply the setting in the picture selection screen see Selecting Pictures Q105 for more information Note however that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files 123 Protected pictures are recognized by the u icon in playback mode 7 53 snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Bunooys 107 snua w dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 108 Playback Options The Playback Menu amp Rotate Image Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt amp Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera s monitor after shooting Pictures can be rotated 90 clockwise or counterclockwise Pictures that were recorded in the portrait vertical orientation can be rotated up to 180 in either direction Select a picture in the picture selection screen 211105 and press the button to display the Rotate image screen Press the rotary multi selector or P to rotate the picture 90 Rotate image Rotate image Rotate image Peso b
77. ess and hold the button to record voice memo Recording ends after 20 seconds or when the button is released Do not touch the built in microphone during recording During recording REA and 4 blink in the monitor When recording ends the voice memo playback screen is displayed Follow step 3 of Playing Voice Memos 61 to playback the voice memo Press the MENU button before or after recording a voice memo to return to full frame playback yoeqhe g uo a0 g More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information 60 Voice Memos Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with 4 in full frame playback mode 1 Choose the desired picture from full frame C1128 and press the MENU button v e The playback menu is displayed en 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose amp Voice e The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed memo and press the button 3 Press the button to play voice memo e Playbac ends when the voice memo ends or the button is pressed again e Rotate adjust t e Press th memo he zoom control T or W during playback to he volume e MENU button before or after playing a voice o return to full frame playback Deleting Voice Memos Choose a pic ure with a voice memo and press the f button Use the rotary multi selector to choose 2 and
78. g 30 The flash has a range of about 0 5 to 8 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 26 ft when the camera is zoomed out all the way With maximum optical zoom applied the range is about 0 5 to 3 5 m 1 ft 8 in to 11 ft when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto The following flash modes are available AUT0 Auto 8 Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Auto with red eye reduction Reduces red eye in portraits 31 off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor Fill flash Flash fires when a picture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Slow sync Auto is combined with slow shutter speed Suitable for taking portrait images with the night landscape as the background Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press flash mode The flash mode menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press the button e The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the e Ifa setting is not applied by pressing the button top of the monitor AU will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the Photo info option 1 117 within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Using the Flash m Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled Use of a tripod is recommended to st
79. ge is empty press the button to resume printing On Paper has jammed in Printer error paper jam he printer Printer error out of paper the printer Printer error out of ink An error caused by the On image file has 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 SaJON L21UYD L 139 SdION L2lUy2 L 140 If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Refer to the page numbers in the right most column for more information Display Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause Solution ma e Camera is off 17 Battery is exhausted 22 Standby mode for saving power press the power switch 13 17 or the shutter release button Monitor is blank When flash lamp blinks red flash is charging Wait until 31 charging has finished Camera and computer are connected via USB cable 77 Camera and TV are connected via audio video cable 76 nterval timer photography in progress 96 Adjust monitor brightness 117 Monitor is hard to read Monitor is dirty Clean monitor 132 Use monitor brightness boost 23 Battery is exhausted 22 amera turns off Camerata o Camera has turned off automatically to save power 122 without warning
80. h mode Q130 is set to off the setting can be changed 2 Selecta subject T e Frame the subject in the center of the border and press oa W the button The subject is selected and will be framed by a yellow double border When the camera is unable to focus on the subject Q the single border will glow red Change the G composition and try again 5 e Once the selected subject is not visible on the monitor So 3 the double border will disappear and the selection will z be cancelled Select the subject again e Q wn E 8 3 Press the shutter release button halfway Z e The camera focuses on the focus area framed by the e amp double border The double border will glow green and a focus will be locked 3 e When the camera is unable to focus the double border z will blink Press the shutter release button halfway again 20 a to focus e a oO 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down e The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory 50 Subject Tracking Mode v Subject Tracking Mode e Adjust flash mode and exposure compensation settings before choosing the subject If any setting is adjusted after selection of the subject the selection of the subject will be cancelled Deleting pictures adjusting zoom or image mode settings 2190 will also cancel the selection of the subject In some situations such as when the subject i
81. he desired scene mode Should this occur switch to auto mode A22 or choose the desired scene mode manually 2135 Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode AUTO auto default setting and off flash mode settings C1130 can be applied e When AUTO auto is applied the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected e When off is applied the flash does not fire regardless of shooting conditions Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode e Digital zoom is not available e The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be used 4110 33 e The AF area mode setting 1199 is set to Auto in EM close up mode U I BY 10 pains Buljooys 43 duads ay 104 payns Bunooys 44 Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the button in shooting mode and use the rotary multi selector to choose TI Food Q235 Macro mode Q33 will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus Press the rotary multi selector amp or W to nE choose white balance SN a Press amp to increase the amount of red or W to increase H Rd the amount of blue T fm 13 Frame the picture EHe e The closest distance at which the camera can focus FQ varies depe
82. he exposure compensation to side When the subject is too bright adjust the exposure n compensation to side Exposure compensation Exposure compensation can be set to values between 2 0 and 2 0 EV If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Histogram 3 The setting is applied e The value is displayed with the I icon in the monitor 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 and reapplied the next time auto mode is selected Using Exposure Compensation e The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects for example sunlit expanses of water sand or snow or when the background is much brighter than the main subject e Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects for example a swath of dark green leaves or when the background is much darker than the main subject g Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image e The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right and decrea
83. hen there are one or more menu options to follow The selected option Displayed when there are previous menu options Canter Press the button or the Press the button or the rotary multi selector to rotary multi selector to proceed to the next set of apply selection options Switching Between Tabs Set up iz menu fe White balance Metering B gt Y BENG Continuous Monitor settings SO sensitivity Date imprint Press the rotary multi selector to highlight the selector A or W to choose displayed tab Welcome screen Press the rotary multi The chosen menu is another tab and press either the button or P Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to T when is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option To return to the original menu rotate the zoom control to T again WB White balance For accurate color reproduction choose a setting that matches the light source uopnponu Pressing the Shutter Release Button Halfway All the Way Down The camera features a two stage shutter release button To set focus and exposure press the shutter release button halfway stopping when you feel resistance Focus and exposure lock while the shutter release button is held in this position To release the shutter and take a picture press the shutter release button the rest of
84. hite Balance Metering Gy Continuous I 0 ISO Sensitivity Color Options H AF Area Mode D Autofocus Mode Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Table of Contents Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Ey Slide Show ff Delete On Protect amp Rotate Image 110 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu fal Menus l Welcome Screen Date IOl Monitor Settings Date Imprint W Vibration Reduction amp Motion Detection EID AF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings Auto Of M L Format Memory Format Card ts Language A Video Mode X Blink Warning Reset Al i l AAEE aE A E Technical Notes Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards File and Folder Names Caring for the Camera Cleaning Storage Error Messages Troubleshooting Specifications Supported Standards Index Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S620 digital camera This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it where all those who use the product will read it Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used T O ag g c S Notations e A Secure Digital SD memory card is referred to as a Mem
85. icture e The picture taken will be displayed in 1 3 of the monitor 1 2505 F27 Shooting in Scene Mode 4 Shoot the second picture Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture e Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image 5 Press the button when shooting is completed e The camera returns to step 2 v Panorama Assist Flash mode self timer macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken Pictures cannot be deleted nor can zoom or image mode setting A90 be adjusted until the series is finalized The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function A122 during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer time is recommended EN AE AF L exposure lock Indicator AEZAF L is displayed to indicate that white balance exposure and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same focus exposure and white balance settings g Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD Transfer pictures to a computer C1177 and use Panorama Maker C1180 to join them in a single panorama g More Information See File and Folder Names 221131 for more information U I ay 10 pains Buljooys 47 Automa
86. ields Strong static charges 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 mM 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 mM Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source 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 Caring for the Camera The Battery Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance If possible carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance Charge indoors at an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 C 41 to 95 F When the battery temperature is betwe
87. ile the travel destination time zone is selected the 15 05 2009 10 30 EDT New York icon will A displayed i the monitor when the Toronto Lima camera is in shooting mode Home time zone J Travel destination snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys m The Clock Battery The camera s internal clock uses a different battery from the camera s battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or the AC adapter is connected and provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging ff Home Time Zone e To switch to the home time zone choose Home time zone in step 2 and press the button To change the home time zone choose ft Home time zone in step 2 and perform the steps for Travel destination to set the home time zone Daylight Saving Time When daylight saving time starts or ends turn the daylight saving time option on or off from the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 115 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu g Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below For time differences UTC Location 11 idway Samoa 10 Hawaii Tahiti 9 Alaska Anchorage 3 PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver 7 ST MDT Denver Phoenix 6 CST CDT Chicago Houston Mexico City 5 EST EDT New York Toronto Lima 4 Caracas Manaus 3 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo E2 Fernando de Noronha 1 Azores 0 London Casablanca snuaw dnias pue y2eqkejd Bu
88. ill decrease illumination effects e Changing white balance in food mode will not affect White balance in the shooting menu 192 e The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time food mode is selected 45 3uads ay 104 payns Bunooys 46 Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Use a tripod for best results Set Vibration reduction Q119 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the amp eee button in shooting mode and use the rotary multi selector to choose H Panorama assist Q135 4 The D icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined Use the rotary multi selector to choose the direction and press the button Decide how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama right left J up ZS or down 7 The yellow panorama direction icon DP will move to the direction pressed and press the button to choose the direction A white panorama direction icon I will be displayed in the chosen direction Apply flash mode Q130 self timer C1132 macro mode 33 and exposure compensation Q234 settings with this step if necessary Press the button again to reselect the direction Shoot the first p
89. ion C118 114 e Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations When Panorama assist is selected for scene mode Movie mode Date Imprint and Print Set When printing from DPOF compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted on them using options in the Print set option 1187 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu W Vibration Reduction Press the MENU button gt Setup menu Q111 gt W Vibration reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting On default setting Vibration reduction is enabled when shooting still pictures and recording movies Camera detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake When camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake If camera is panned vertically vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake Off Vibration reduction is not enabled When vibration reduction is enabled the current setting is displayed during shooting when Off is selected an icon for the current setting is not displayed
90. ion could result in overheating or in damage to the camera g Printing Pictures In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection for images recorded in the memory card the following options are also available for printing pictures Insert a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the Print set L187 option in the playback menu 81 48 ULd pue saazndwon suOIsIAa a 0 Hu 2BUUOD Connecting to a Printer 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 supplied USB cable 4 Turnon the camera e When connected correctly the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor Then the print selection screen will be displayed PictBridge m Connecting the USB Cable When connecting the USB cable be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly Q182 print pictures by following the procedure be
91. is displayed when the camera is turned Card is not formatted on the memory card must be formatted before use Note that Format card formatting 1123 permanently deletes all data on the memory card Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to No keep before formatting the memory card EE Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the button When the confirmation dialog is displayed choose Format and press the button to start formatting e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover until formatting is complete When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time be sure to format them Q123 with this camera sdays isJl4 m The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch When this switch is in the lock position data cannot be written to or deleted from the memory card If the switch is in the lock position unlock it by sliding the switch to the write position to record or delete pictures or to format the memory card Teow Write protect switch Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards Donot 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 Eject th
92. is 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 AC adapter unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the battery A Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire 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 AN Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the
93. is selected an icon for the current setting is not displayed CL16 23 The motion detection icon will glow green when the camera detects any vibration and increases the shutter speed m Notes on Motion Detection Motion detection may be unable to completely reduce the camera shake and subject movement in some situations e Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark e The pictures taken may become somewhat grainy Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the MENU button gt Setup menu Q111 gt EID AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination Auto default setting Off AF assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit The illuminator has a range of about 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in at the maximum telephoto position However note that for some scene modes AF assist illumination turns off automatically C1136 to 41 even if Auto is set Disable this function The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor Digital Zoom Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 11111 gt Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom On default setting Off vV When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and hold the zoom control at T Q triggers digital zoom A25 Digital zo
94. is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 100 the EO icon will be displayed Q31 If Fixed range auto is selected 8 the maximum value for ISO sensitivity will be displayed snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAeIq Hunooys 97 snuaw dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 98 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Color Options Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome X Standard color default setting Use for pictures exhibiting natural color G Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect G Black and white Record pictures in black and white Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones G Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan blue monochrome amp Pastel Change to a pastel shade At settings other than Standard color the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor C116 Monitor color tones also change depending upon the setting Shooting Options The Shooting Menu E AF Area Mode Set to Auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt EH AF area mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses When digital zoom is in effect the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option 19 Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera see Shooting with 9am ai rae
95. kejd Bunooys 112 Set up Welcome screen Y Date Monitor settings Date imprint Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu l Welcome Screen Press the MENU button gt setup menu 211111 gt l Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen Choose a picture in the picture selection screen LL 105 and press the button As the selected picture is stored in the camera the picture will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted Pictures taken at an Image mode setting Q190 of 16 9 1920 and copies created at a size of 320 x 240 or smaller using the crop Q58 or small picture C59 function cannot be used snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAelq Hunooys 113 snua w dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 114 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Date Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 1111 gt Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones Date Set camera clock to current date and time Use the following controls to set the date and time 7 4 gt highlight a different item day month year hour minute and the order in which day month and year ar
96. le mode 48 On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them the Did someone blink screen will appear on the monitor The face of the human subject that may have closed his her eyes is framed by a yellow border You can check the picture taken and determine if you need to take the picture again Off default setting Blink warning doesn t take effect snuaw dn 5 pue y2eq ejd Bunooys m Note on Blink warning Blink warning does not take place when Continuous is set to Continuous BSS Multi shot 16 or Intvl timer shooting 125 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink Screen When the camera detects a blinking human subject the Did someone blink screen will appear on the monitor The following operations can be performed in the Did someone blink screen If no operations are performed for a few seconds the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode Did someone blink screen To Description Enlarge and display Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to the detected face TQ Return to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W EJ f the camera detects more than one human subject blinking press lt or during playback zoom to display other faces Select the face to be displayed Delete the picture Press the T button taken U The camera returns Pre
97. lected Choose Yes pictures ist by date ayback ease button y2eq ejd uo a10jyy 63 yoeqhe g uo a0 64 Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode List by Date Menu Press the MENU button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date Quick retouch C0156 D Lighting 57 Print set C0187 Slide show R106 Delete R107 Protect R107 Rotate image R108 Small picture R59 Voice memo Chico During full frame playback only When the MENU button is pressed in the list by date screen 1162 options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted To apply options to individual pictures or to select individual pictures for deletion display a picture full frame and press the MENU button m Note on Print set When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates will be displayed Choose Yes to add the new print marking to the existing marking Choose No to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added the Too many images selected Remove print marking for other dates confirmation dialog will be displayed Choose Yes to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking Pictures and mo
98. low 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the button e Rotate the zoom control to W EF to display 12 thumbnails or to T Q to switch back to full frame playback Choose Copies and press the button Choose the number of copies up to nine and press the button Choose Paper size and press the button Choose the desired paper size and press the button e To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu Connecting to a Printer Print selection 15 05 2009 NO 32 PictBridge Start print Copies gt Paper size Copies PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size gt Paper size 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in S43 ULg pue S1a NdWOD sUOIsIAa a 0 HuyDaUUOD 48 ULd pue saazndwon sUOIsIAa a 0 Hu 2BUUOD 84 Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the button 7 Printing starts e Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete e To cancel before all copies have been printed press the button Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly Q182 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 When the print selection screen is displayed press the MENU button e The print menu is displayed Use the rotary multi selector to choose Paper size and press the button e To exit th
99. m cannot be used while recording movies SaJON JeN1UYyIaL 141 Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used Image mode not available No sound when shutter is released AF assist illuminator does not light Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Pictures are too dark underexposed SalON Jen1Uyd2a Pictures are too bright overexposed 142 Cause Solution e Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Scene auto selector Portrait or Night portrait is selected for scene mode When subject tracking mode is selected When smile mode is selected When Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous Before movie recording begins digital zoom of up to 2x can be applied while movies are being recorded Off is selected for Shutter sound of the Sound settings option in the setup menu Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous in shooting menu When Sports or Museum is selected in scene mode The Blink proof setting is set to On for smile mode WR mode is selected Do not block the speaker Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu AF assist illuminator turns off automatically in some scene modes The subject is dark so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high Noise can be reduced by e Use flash Specifying
100. min or 10 min 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Intvl f TEAS 7 Continuous timer shooting in the continuous mode menu E Single and press the button i Continuous BiS BSS Ay Multi shot 16 J Intvi timer shooting 2 Choose the interval taken between each shot See en a and press the button The maximum amount of frames that can be taken amin during Interval Timer Shooting differs according to the ae interval taken between each shot 30 s 600 images 1 min 300 images 5 min 60 images 10 min 30 images 3 Press the MENU button e The camera returns to shooting mode 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to shot the first picture and initiate er interval timer shooting e Monitor turns off and the power on lamp blinks between shots E 19 The monitor turns back on automatically right before the next image is shot 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down a second time to end recording e Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full or when the maximum amount of frames have been recorded Shooting Options The Shooting Menu m Notes on Interval Timer Shooting e To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording use a fully charged battery e Use the optional AC Adapter EH 62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets Do not under any circumstances use another mak
101. move the existing print marking and leave only the new marking If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added the Too many images selected Remove print marking from other images confirmation dialog will be displayed Choose Yes to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking yoeqhejg uo a10jy 67 To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built in microphone select shooting mode and follow the steps below 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the button in shooting mode use the rotary multi selector to select and then press the button Exposure count display shows the maximum total length of movie that can be recorded 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording Camera focuses on the subject in center of the frame A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining To end recording press the shutter release button all the way down again Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes full or recording time reaches 25 minutes v Shooting Movies Macro mode Q933 is enabled Flash mode A30 self timer Q32 and exposure compensation Q134 are disabled e Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begin
102. nding on the zoom position At the zoom a position wide angle position before the 2 icon H EJ where the amp 4 icon and zoom display glow green the A camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm 1 2 in m s from the lens At the wide most zoom position the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in from the lens As pictures are easily affected by camera shake check the Vibration reduction Q119 setting and hold the camera steadily AF area mode is set to Manual C1199 Press the button to move the focus area Press the rotary multi selector A W lt or P to move the focus area to the desired position Press the button again to lock the selected focus area Self timer L132 and exposure compensation Q434 settings can be adjusted while the focus area is locked Shooting in Scene Mode 4 Press the shutter release button to take the picture o Focus is locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and a picture is cd taken when the shutter release button is pressed the rest of the way down 1P30 P27 When the camera is unable to focus the focus area blinks red Change the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again U I ay 10 pains Buljooys m Note on Food Mode Flash mode is disabled Macro mode setting Q933 is changed to ON White Balance Setting in Food Mode e Increasing the amount of red or blue w
103. nhanced contrast and richer Quick retouch Q156 oler Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the picture D Lighting Q157 Crop picture Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor Crop Q158 Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web Small picture 59 pages or as e mail attachments Notes on Picture Editing Pictures taken at an Image mode Q190 setting of Ef 16 9 1920 cannot be edited e This camera s editing functions cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of camera e Ifa copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer e Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card Restrictions on Picture Editing yoeqhejdq uo aso 2nd editing 1st editing D Lighting Small picture Quick retouch Vv D Lighting Vv Crop Small picture e Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function e Quick retouch or D Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists g Original Pictures and Edited Copies e Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted The original pictures are not deleted if copies
104. nooys 116 19 not listed below set the camera clock using Date UTC 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Location Madrid Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Ankara Moscow Nairobi Riyadh uwait Manama Abu Dhabi Dubai slamabad Karachi lew Delhi Colombo Dhaka Bangkok Jakarta Beijing Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo Seoul Sydney Guam New Caledonia Auckland Fiji Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu IO Monitor Settings Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 11111 gt IDI Monitor settings Change the settings for the options below Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 When monitor brightness boost Q23 is activated the monitor brightness is set to 5 and cannot be changed Photo Info The following display options are available See The Monitor C116 for information on indicators in the monitor During Shooting During Playback IW 18 80 Show info The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Show info above After a few seconds display will be the same as Hide info 160 200 16 80 Auto info default setting Framing grid In auto mode a framing grid is The current settings or operation Auto info displayed
105. o not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flames Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock 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 product or cause overheating or fire iii For Your Safety 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 supplied 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 you
106. of water e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Other settings can be selected Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator 6 always lights green however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity e AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist A121 setting s o o o e a Other settings can be selected i Dusk dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator 6 always lights green however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity e AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist A121 setting Other settings can be selected A For scene modes with A use of a tripod is recommended Turn Vibration reduction Q119 to Off when using a tripod nr Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed automatically to reduce noise and therefore take a longer time to record Shooting in Scene Mode Night landscape Use this mode to capture night landscapes Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes Camera focuses at infinity When the
107. om will not be activated except when shooting a movie Notes on Digital Zoom e When digital zoom is in effect AF area mode is set to Center Q99 e Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations When Scene auto selector Portrait or Night portrait is selected for scene mode When subject tracking mode is selected When smile mode is selected When Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous Q195 Before movie recording begins digital zoom of up to 2x can be applied while movies are being recorded When digital zoom is in effect Metering is set to Center weighted snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAelq Bunooys 121 snua w dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 122 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 211111 gt Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings Button sound Turn button sound On default setting or Off A beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject and three times when error is detected Start up sound will also play when the camera is turned on Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On default setting or Off 2 Auto Off Press the MENU button gt Setup menu C1111 amp Auto off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time the monitor will turn off and the camera enters standby mode Q117 to reduce drain on the bat
108. on on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX refer to the help information contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete e Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable S43 ULg pue S1a NdWOD sUOISIAa a 0 BulIaUUOD 79 49 ULd pue Sia NdWOD sUOISIAa a o Hu2BUUOD 80 Connecting to a Computer Using a Card Reader Pictures stored on amemory card that is inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer e Ifthe memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB or is SDHC compliant the intended device must support these features of the memory card e Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device default setting of Nikon Transfer See step 5 of Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Q379 e Totransfer pictures stored in the camera s internal memory to the computer the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera Q75 109 Using the Computer to Open Image sound Files e Navigate to the folder to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system e Sound files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker e Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode Q46 to create a single p
109. or Vivid color or Pastel for Color options restores the last White balance applied Autofocus mode Autofocus mode is automatically set to Single AF and cannot be adjusted when Face priority is selected for AF area mode The last Autofocus mode setting applied is restored when any setting other than Face priority is selected for AF area mode snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAejq Bunooys 103 snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 104 The playback menu contains the following options PS Quick retouch R56 Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced Eh D Lighting 1157 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures A Printset 1187 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each By Slide show M106 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show Delete 1107 Delete selected or all pictures On Protect 11107 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion fl Rotate image R108 Change the orientation of an existing picture fa Small picture Q59 Create a small copy of the current picture amp Voice memo R60 Record and play voice memo El Copy 109 Copy files between memory card and internal memory Displaying the Playback Menu Enter the playback mode by pressing the gt button Q28 Display the playback menu by pressing the MENU button 8 e Use the rotary multi selector to choose and a
110. or movie smear has no effect on the images that are recorded When using the multi shot 16 shooting and movie modes however we recommend that you avoid shooting bright objects Sa ON JeN1UYyIaL 135 SAJON Je21UY2 L 136 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor as well as the solutions for dealing with them Prepare to charge or change battery 14 16 tid Battery exhausted Battery exhausted Charge or replace battery 14 16 Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use After five seconds this message will disappear the monitor will turn off Battery temperature is and the power on lamp will blink 17 Battery temperature high high rapidly After the lamp blinks for three minutes the camera will turn off automatically but you can also press the power switch to turn it off manually ire Camera cannot focus ies 26 27 blinks red Je Use focus lock 100 Camera cannot Wait until message clears from Please wait for the perform other g HA P display automatically when 27 68 camera to finish operations until iia A ree recording is complete recording recording is complete P Write protect switch is Slide the write protect switch to Memory card is write n lock position write position 21 protected P i P e Use an approved card 130 This card cannot be used Error accessing e Che
111. or onthe rotary multi selector in the voice recording screen step 3 of L173 choose GOPY and press the button Playback 01 48 32 2 Choosea copy option and press the button iE M Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card A gt M 1d Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choosea copy option and press the button et Selected files proceed to step 4 Selected files gt Copy all files proceed to step 5 Copyvallifiles 4 Choose the data to be copied e Press the rotary multi selector P to select the file 3 Press the rotary multi selector B again to cancel the 15 05 2009 18 30 selection py 29 05 2009 16 40 Multiple files can be selected 03 06 2009 08 00 Press the button when setting is complete 26 05 2009 13 00 5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed choose Yes and press the K button e Copying starts v Note on Copying Sound Files This camera may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other cameras sBulpsoray 2210A 75 s4a ULd pue S a NdWOD suOISIAa a o Hu 2BUUOD 76 Connecting to Televi s Computers and Printers Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable to play back pictures on the television 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable e Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack on the TV and the white plug
112. ored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time auto mode is selected Red eye Reduction This camera uses Advanced Red eye Reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash reducing the red eye effect The camera then analyzes the picture if red eye is detected the affected area will be processed to further reduce red eye before the picture is saved Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter release button being pressed and the picture being shot this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly Advanced red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations In extremely rare instances areas not subject to red eye may be affected by advanced red eye reduction processing in these cases choose another mode and try again apow ony yoeqAe g pue Aydesboloug JIseg 31 apow ony yoeqhejg pue AydesHojoud dIseg 32 The camera is equipped with a ten second and two second timer for self portraits When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended Turn Vibration reduction 1119 to Off when using a tripod 1 Press X self timer e The self timer menu is displayed 2 Usethe rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the button 10s ten seconds suited for important occ
113. ority and Smiling Face Detection Features When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode the face is automatically recognized and that smiling face will be detected e Under some shooting conditions face priority will not take effect and smiling faces cannot be detected e See Shooting with Face Priority 241101 for more information about face priority 48 Shooting in Smile Mode Notes on Blink Proof The blink proof function can be used in smile mode The camera takes two pictures and chooses an image in which the subjects eyes are open One or more subjects may have closed their eyes The message on the right will be displayed for a few seconds when the camera detects someone blinking in the picture taken e To turn blink proof on or off press the MENU button in smile mode to display the smile mode menu and choose Blink proof to change the setting e The setting for blink proof can be previewed in the monitor C16 Operation of the Shutter Release Button Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter release button e When a face is detected the focus is locked to the detected face and the shutter is released e Ifno face is detected the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame Functions Available in Smile Mode e Flash mode is disabled when Blink proof is set to On Flash mode L130 will be changed to AUTO auto when Blink proof is se
114. ort mo de e Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than this camera cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode 66 Auto Sort Mode The following operations are possible fro Image Searching Auto Sort Mode m the auto sort folder list screen T Rotate the rotary multi selector or press Select the folder A VY 4 or P to select the folder Switch to full frame Press the button to display the first picture playback in the selected folder Press tl he T button after selecting pictures rom the folder and a confirmation dialog will Deleting pictures be displayed all pic Choose Yes and press the button to delete ures from the folder Change playback he gt button to display the playback mode selection menu pi Switch to shooting ee mode Auto Sort Menu Display the menu below by pressing the auto sort mode Quick retouch 1156 D Lighting 57 Print set 1137 Slide show 11106 Delete 107 m Note on Print set he button or the shutter release button to return to the last shooting mode selected MENU button in the full frame playback of Protect R107 Rotate image 0108 Small picture A59 Voice memo L160 When print marking already exists for pictures in categories other than the type specified a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images will be displayed Choose Yes to add the new print marking to the existing marking Choose No to re
115. ory card e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold text Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera s internal memory or on removable memory cards If a memory card is inserted all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store pictures to or delete or view pictures uopnponu uolpnpo yu 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
116. pply settings L110 e To exit the playback menu press the MENU button Playback menu MEL Quick retouch 150 2000 18280 ih D Lighting amp Print set Gi Slide show Delete Playback Options The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen as shown at right will be displayed with the following menus Playback menu Select images in Print set 1187 Erase selected images in Delete 11107 Protect Q107 Rotate image Q108 Selected images in Copy Q109 e Setup menu Welcome screen Q113 Follow the procedure described below to select pictures 1 Rotate the rotary multi selector or press or Erase selected images gt to choose the desired picture ee Al Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 Rotate the zoom control to T Q to switch to full frame playback or W E to switch to 12 thumbnails display 2 Press A or W to select ON or OFF or the number of copies e When ON is selected a check mark is displayed in the current picture Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures 3 Press the button to apply picture selection snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys 105 snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 106 Playback Options The Playback Menu E Slide Show Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU Playback menu gt El Slide show Playback pictures stored in th
117. prise Ultimate editions Service Pack 1 Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 4 11 10 5 5 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility m Notes on Power Source e When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e Use the optional AC Adapter EH 62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera S4 Ul4d pue SiaJNdWOD suosia 0 BuydaUUOD 77 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed 2 Turn off the camera 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable 4 Turn Wh pic int 48 ULd pue Sia NdWOD sUOIsIAa a 0 Bupoauuoy Wh Windows Vista Transfer Nikon Transfer will start To bypass this dialog Windows XP on the camera The power on lamp will light en the AutoPlay dialog is displayed click Copy tures to a folder on my computer using Nikon he future check Always do this for this device en the action selection dialog is displayed click Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a
118. r display Video mode Adjust settings necessary for connection to TV Blink warning Choose whether or not to detect blinking human subjects when shoo pictures using face priority 1101 Reset all Restore camera settings to default values Firmware version Display camera firmware version 112 113 0114 117 118 119 0120 ake and 121 121 1122 122 123 0124 0124 s ing 0127 129 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose the tab in the menu screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the Seong z menu screen a sfe v White balance AUTO ew Metering Continuous SO sensitivity 2 Press on the rotary multi selector A e Tab will be selectable 3 Press A or W to select the tab 4 Press P or the button Stn e The setup menu options will be selectable Menus gt e Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply Welcome SON settings C10 Y Monitor settings To exit the setup menu press the MENU button or lt d Date imprint to select the shooting or playback tabs snuaw dn 5 pue y2eq ejd Hunooys 111 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu hw Menus Press the MENU button gt setup menu 211111 gt f Menus Select a format for menu display Text default setting Menus are displayed in list format Icons All menu options can be displayed in a single page snua dnjas pue y2eq
119. r 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 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 disca
120. r subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject 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 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 Notice for Customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause h
121. ransfer important pictures to a computer before formatting e Donotturn the camera off disconnect the AC adapter or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting e The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera be sure to format them with this camera snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAelq Hunooys 123 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu ws Language Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 211111 gt ks Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages e tina Czech Polski Polish Dansk Danish Portugu s Portuguese Deutsch German Pycckn Russian English default setting Suomi Finnish Espa ol Spanish Svenska Swedish EAAnvika Greek T rk e Turkish Fran ais French aF Arabic Indonesia Indonesian Hitik Simplified Chinese Italiano Italian pR Traditional Chinese Magyar Hungarian Ba Japanese Nederlands Dutch ae Korean Norsk Norwegian miwailne Thai Ml Video Mode Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 11111 gt Video mode Adjust settings for connection to TV Choose from NTSC or PAL snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 124 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu l Blink Warning Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 02111 gt amp Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face priority 1101 in any mode other than smi
122. rding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen C1113 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uopnponu The Camera Body uonnponu Lens cover closed a CONTO lonann Playback zoom a Help vs es release button Power switch Power on Hmp Self timer eae AF assist illuminator A ul fy il f z G a 17773 D o pec WD 5 Built in flaSh ssssssssssesesvrossrersssesersosrerreenarierean 3 6 SD GARE iinesinnonnnmannnnn 007013 LENS ve 134 145 8 Lens cover 9 Built in microphone 60 68 71 2 Rotary multi selector 3 shooting mode button Indicator lamp Flash lamp 5 Tripod socket 6 MENU DUttON conser 12 89 104 111 T delete button 28 29 61 70 74 8 Cover kit a ssaszssssdeassesshansictssantnceadsatouss 16 20 Battery chamber Memory Card slot COVED secessee 16 20 Parts of the Camera ey N apply selection button gt playback button Eyelet for camera strap Cable COMME CHM cesses CONNECTOT COVET cecsssssse
123. rea mode 99 AF assist 121 Aperture 26 Audio video cable 76 130 Audio video in jack 76 Auto 30 Auto mode 22 Auto off 122 Auto sort mode 65 Autofocus 33 51 69 102 Autofocus mode 51 69 102 AV cable 76 130 B Backlight 3 41 Battery 14 16 115 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 14 130 Battery latch 16 Battery level indicator 22 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 16 20 Beach snow 4 38 Best shot selector 95 Blink reduction 49 Blink warning 125 126 BSS 95 Built in flash 30 Button sound 122 C Cable connector 76 77 81 Calendar display 53 Center weighted 94 Charger 14 130 Close up 8 39 Color options 98 Compression ratio 90 Computer 77 Connector cover 5 Continuous 95 Copy Gi 40 Crop 58 D Date 18 114 Date imprint 118 Daylight saving time 18 115 Delete 28 61 70 74 107 Digital zoom 25 121 D Lighting 57 DPOF 148 DPOF print 86 DSCN 131 Dusk dawn ida 38 E EN EL12 14 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 131 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Sa ON Jen1UYyd a 149 SdION L2lUy2 L 150 Index F Face priority 99 File name 131 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show Firmware version 129 Fixed range auto 97 Flash lamp 31 Flash mode 30 31 Flash off 30 Focus 26 69 99 Focus indicator 6 26 Focus lock 100 Folder name 131 Food Tf 39 44 Format 21 123 Format the internal memory 123 Formatting 21 123 FSCN 131 Full frame playback 28 29 Full time AF
124. ression ratio of 1 16 The following sizes are available Option Description L 640x480 Suitable for television playback La 320x240 Suitable for displaying on web pages Ll 160x120 Suitable for e mail attachments 1 Choose the desired picture from full frame 1128 or thumbnail Q152 playback mode and press the MENU button e The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Fa Small picture and press the button Playback menu on Protect amp Rotate image Ma Small picture gt Bl amp Voice memo El Copy 3 Choose the desired copy size and press the Small picture button m 640x480 gt Cm 320x240 Ci 160x120 4 Choose Yes and press the button Anew smaller copy is created Create small picture file e To cancel creating a small copy choose No and press the button Q More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information ypeqhejg uo a10yy 59 Use the camera s built in microphone to record voice memos for pictures Recording Voice Memos 1 Choose the desired picture from full frame playback Q128 and press the MENU button e The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Playback menu amp Voice memo and press the button 7 Protect amp Rotate image e The screen for recording a voice memo will be Fa Small picture displayed 3 Pr
125. rox 50 cm 1 ft 8 in to T Approx 60 cm 2 ft to ee e Macro mode Approx 2 cm 0 8 in to when the zoom is zoomed out Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection manual with 99 focus areas center 2 7 in approx 230k dot wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment equipped with monitor brightness boost function Focal length Focus range from lens Focus area selection Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage playback mode Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Media Internal memory approx 45 MB SD Secure Digital memory cards File system DCF Exif 2 2 and DPOF compliant Compressed JPEG Baseline compliant Movies AVI Sound files WAV 4000x3000 High 4000 Normal 4000 3264x2448 Normal 3264 2592x1944 Normal 2592 2048x1536 Normal 2048 1024x768 PC screen 1024 640x480 TV screen 640 1920x1080 16 9 1920 ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 Auto auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600 Fixed range auto ISO 100 to 400 100 to 800 File formats etsy ie Hna SdION Je21UY2 L 145 SdION Jen1Uyde 146 Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range ISO 100 Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self timer Built in flash Range approx ISO sensitivity Auto Flash control Interface Data tran
126. s e Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins but up to 2x digital zoom can be applied while movies are being recorded SalAow mM Note on Recording Movies When the movie has been fully recorded to the internal memory or memory card the monitor display will revert to the normal shooting mode display Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded Turning the camera off or removing the memory card while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card g Changing Movie Settings 68 Movie options and Autofocus mode settings can be changed in the movie menu C1169 Movie options and Autofocus mode Q169 settings can be changed in the movie menu Press the MENU button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings WR Selecting Movie Options Set to MR Movie gt MENU Movie menu gt 4 Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below Option Image size and frame rate Image size 640 x 480 pixels TV movie 640 default setting Frame rate 30 frames per second Image size 320 x 240 pixels El Small size 320 Frame rate 30 frames per second Maximum Movie Length 4 Internal memory Memory card Option approx 45 MB 512 MB TV movie 640 default setting Approx 5 min 30 s j Sm
127. s e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 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 BJ Normal 4000 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity DC 3 7 V 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions Wx Hx D Approx 32 x 43 8 x 7 9mm 1 3 x 1 7 x 0 3 in Weight Approx 22 5 g 0 8 oz excluding terminal cover Battery Charger MH 65 Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 08 0 05 A Rated capacity 8 12 VA Rated output DC 4 2 V 0 7 A Applicable batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 Charging time Approx 150 minutes when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions Approx 58 x 27 5 x 80 mm 2 3 x 1 1 x 3 1 in WxHxD excluding power cable Length of power cable Approx 1 8 m 6 ft Weight Approx 70 g 2 5 oz excluding power cable SaJON L21UYD L m Specifications e Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain e The appearance of this product and its specifications
128. s closed USB cable USB Cable UC E6 A V cable Audio Video Cable EG CP14 Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera e All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used regardless of speed SanDisk 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB2 TOSHIBA 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB2 8 GB2 16 GB Panasonic 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB4 Lexar 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 1 Ifthe memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports 2 GB cards 2 Sw SOHCcompliant If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports SDHC Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on approved cards Pictures movies voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG I l Identifier not shown on camera monitor Extension signifies the file type Original still pictures voice Still pictures JPG memo attachment DSCN Movies AVI included movies voice recordings Voice memos Voice recordings WAN Cropped copies voice memo attachment included Small copies voice memo attachment included Quick Retouch and D Lighting copies voice memo attachment included RSCN File number assigned automati
129. s moving rapidly the camera may be unable to track the selected subject e In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected Q127 the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green Should this occur switch to auto mode and set AF area mode Q199 to Manual or Center refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject and use focus lock 211100 Usable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode e Digital zoom is not available e Flash mode C1130 and exposure compensation Q734 settings can be adjusted e When the MENU button is pressed in subject tracking mode the Image mode L190 and Autofocus mode 1102 menus are displayed Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes except those available from the movie mode Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting in the auto shooting mode The default autofocus mode setting in subject tracking mode is Full time AF The autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off pow upea p fqns ul p fqns Burow e uo Bulsnd04 51 yoeqhe g uo a10yy 52 More on Playback Rotate the zoom control to W Ef in full frame 101 playback mode 1128 to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mod
130. s shot using lash Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used n 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 hen turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your horized service representative Note that disconnecting the cribed 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 not be affected Cause Solution When camera is in playback mode press the button When menus are displayed press the MENU button Battery is exhausted When flash lamp blinks red flash is charging The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto Turn camera off and then on again Use flash Use vibration reduction and motion detection Use B Best Shot Selector Use a tripod to stabilize the camera use with the self timer for best results Flash is reflecting off particles in air Turn flash off e Flash is off Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected e The Blink proof setting is set to On for smile mode M mode is selected Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous in shooting menu Optical zoo
131. s shows the number of pixels The shooting information displayed includes the folder name file name shooting mode used shutter speed aperture exposure compensation ISO sensitivity and the current file number P will be displayed for shooting mode Press the button again to return to full frame playback 10 For the Menu Screen Choose the option above Choose the option on the right Choose the option _f Q Proceed to the next screen on the left Kaa apply selection Return display to the Apply selection previous screen advance display to the next screen Choose the option below Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector Note on the Rotary Multi Selector In this manual up down left and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with A V dandb Basic Operations Scene auto selector Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity uopnponu uolpnpo yu 12 Basic Operations The MENU Button Press the MENU button to display the menu for the chosen mode e Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus 11 e Choose the tab on the left to display the setup menu e Press the MENU button again to exit the menu Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Upper tab Display the menus for the current mode used Lower tab Displays the setup menu Displayed w
132. sed halfway the focus area or focus indicator 6 always lights green however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity e Motion detection 211120 is disabled e AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist A121 setting Ld Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame e Use macro mode A133 to focus at short ranges e Colored text and drawings may not show up well Other settings can be selected A For scene modes with A use of a tripod is recommended Turn Vibration reduction Q119 to Off when using a tripod nr Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed automatically to reduce noise and therefore take a longer time to record Shooting in Scene Mode i Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject throwing features or details in shadow The flash fires automatically to fill in illuminate shadows e The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame e Motion detection C1120 is disabled Other settings can be selected H Panorama assist y Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software See Taking Pictures for a Panorama C46 for more information s o o e o ay
133. set all 127 Rotary multi selector 18 Rotate image 108 RSCN 131 S Scene auto selector amp 36 42 Scene mode 35 36 Self timer 32 Self timer lamp 32 48 Setup menu 110 hooting 22 24 26 hooting info 10 hooting menu 89 hooting with Face Priority 101 hooting mode selection menu 8 hutter button 13 26 hutter sound 122 hutter speed 26 ingle 95 ingle AF 69 102 ide show 106 Slow sync 30 Small picture 59 Small size 69 Smile mode 48 Sound files copy 75 Sound files playback 73 Sound settings 122 Speaker 4 Sports amp 37 SSCN 131 NN NANNANNANNANNY Index Strap 13 Subject tracking mode 50 Sunset 2 38 I Tele 25 Television 76 Thumbnail display 52 Time difference 116 Time zone 114 116 Tripod socket 5 TV Movie 69 U USB cable 78 82 130 V Vibration reduction 23 119 Video mode 124 Voice memo 60 Voice recording 71 Volume 61 70 74 WwW Welcome screen 113 White balance 92 Wide 25 Z Zoom control 25 SaJON L2UYD L 151 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 Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan FX9A01 11 2009 Nikon Corporation 6MM66711 01
134. sfer protocol Video output I O terminal Supported languages Power sources Battery life Dimensions WxHxD Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity 224 segment matrix center weighted Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 3 EV W 1 to 15 5 EV T 1 2 to 17 7 EV Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter e 1500 1 s when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto 1500 8 5 when ISO sensitivity is locked 4s Fireworks show scene mode Electronically controlled ND filter 2 AV selection 2 steps f 2 7 and f 5 4 W Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration W 0 5 to 8 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 26 ft T 0 5 to 3 5 m 1 ft 8 in to 11 ft TTL auto flas Hi Speed USB MTP PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Audio video output digital I O Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish with monitor preflashes One Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 supplied AC Adapter EH 62F optional Approx 250 shots EN EL12 Approx 90 x 53 x 23 mm 3 5 x 2 1 x 0 9 in excluding projections Approx 120 g 4 2 oz without battery and SD memory card 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Less than 85 no condensation Specification
135. shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator 6 always lights green however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity gs 2802 soy AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist 121 setting s o o e of a w Other settings can be selected W Close up NR Tas Photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range e Macro mode 0033 wi ill be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position At the zoom position wide angle position before the 2 icon where the amp 4 icon and zoom display glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm 1 2 in from the lens At the wide most zoom position the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in from the lens AF area mode is set to Manual Press the button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired 11199 The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway As pictures are easily affected by camera shake check the Vibration reduction 11119 setting and hold the camera steadily o w e o a oo Other settings can be selected Note that when shooting with the flash the flash may be unable to light the entire
136. sing it shifts tone distribution to the left Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash Shooting Suited for the Scene Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type The following scene modes are available ireworks show See Voice Recordings Q971 amp Sports 2 Scene auto selector Night portrait Sunset TI Food i Backlight i Dusk dawn iM Museum F Panorama assist Setting the Scene Mode 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the amp om REI button in shooting mode and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon e The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed The default setting is X Scene auto selector Scene auto selector 2 Press B choose a scene and press the button Beach snow 3 Frame the subject and take the picture W250 F2 Image Mode Image mode 190 settings can be changed in the scene mode by pressing the MENU button Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes except for the movie mode uUadS ay 104 payns unooys 35 Shooting in Scene Mode Features 2 Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode See Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera Scene Auto Selector C
137. sition the main subject near the center of the monitor Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom Rotate in the direction of T to zoom in on the subject Or rotate in the direction of W to have a wider view A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated Zoomout Zoomin Digital Zoom When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom magnification rotating the zoom control in the T direction will trigger digital zoom The subject can be magnified up to 4x of the maximum optical zoom ratio Focus will be on the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when digital zoom is in effect l1 Optical Digital zoom zoom apow ony yoeqAe g pue Aydesbojoug JIseg T W T WE T d Wi 4 Optical zoom up to 4x 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 picture quality according to the image mode Q290 and digital zoom magnification Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond d When zoom is increased beyond the dh position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied The position of 4 moves to the right as image size decre
138. smile Pictures taken in the smile mode 11148 are displayed Pictures taken with face priority 211101 of the auto mode Portraits A22 or with Portrait Night portrait Party indoor or Backlight of scene mode Q235 are disp ayed lial Landscape Pictures taken using the scene mode Landscape are displayed ya Pictures taken using the scene modes Night landscape Sunset Brees ball Dusk dawn and Fireworks show are displayed Y Closeups Pictures taken using the scene mode Close up or with the macro s p A33 of the auto mode are displayed TI Food Pictures taken using the scene mode Food 1144 are displayed WR Movie Movies recorded using the movie mode 68 are displayed gt Pictures created using Quick retouch Q156 D Lighting Q257 K Retouched copies Crop Q58 or Small picture 1159 are displayed Other scenes All pictures that are not included in the other folders are displayed The pictures taken using the Scene auto selector Q136 are included yoeqhe g uo a0 m Notes when using the Auto Sort Mode Up to 999 images can be add led per folder in the auto sort mode A newly shot picture movie whose folder already contains 999 images cannot be registered nor displayed in the auto sort mode Display the picture movie using the normal playback mode 1128 or the list by date mode 62 e Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card C1168 cannot be displayed in the auto s
139. splay Rotate the zoom control towards W Ef during playback mode when 16 thumbnails are displayed SUM TUW ThE Sa 1152 to change to Calendar display RE ga 6789 Move the cursor and choose the image according to the A a wena TE date Dates will be underlined in yellow if there are 3 BEE pictures taken on that date The following operations can be performed while the Calendar is displayed ae Oe eee Seleetdate Rotate the rotary multi selector or press A V lt q or P to select a date Return to full frame Changes to the full frame playback for the first playback photo taken for the chosen date Return to thumbnail siaa T Q Rotate the zoom control to T Q m Notes on Calendar Display Images taken without the date set will be treated as images taken on 01 01 09 e MENU and f buttons are disabled while the Calendar is displayed Note on List by Date Mode Use list by date mode C1162 to playback images of the same date Playback menu C1164 operations can also be performed for the images of the chosen date ypeqhejg uo dow 53 yoeqhe g uo soy 54 Rotating the zoom control to T Q during full frame playback mode A28 zooms in on the current picture enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on the monitor e The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged i Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to T Q up to about 10x
140. ss the button or the shutter release button to shooting mode snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 126 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Reset All Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 2111 gt H Reset all When Reset is selected the camera s settings will be restored to their default values Pop up Menu Option Default value Flash mode 30 Auto Self timer Q132 OFF Macro mode 33 OFF Exposure compensation 134 0 0 Shooting in the Scene Mode Option Default value Scene setting for shooting mode 135 Scene auto selector White balance setting in food mode Q144 Center Smile Menu Option Default value Blink proof 1149 On Subject Tracking Menu Option Default value Autofocus mode LL 51 Full time AF Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options LL169 TV movie 640 Autofocus mode L69 Single AF snuaw dnjas pue ydeqAejq Hunooys 127 snua w dnias pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 128 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Image mode 190 White balance 92 Metering Q194 Continuous L95 ISO sensitivity 197 Color options LL198 AF area mode 199 Autofocus mode L102 Setup Menu Option Menus 1112 Welcome screen 1113 Photo info 117 Brightness 117 Date imprint Q118 Vibration reduction 119 Motion detection L120 AF assist Q121 Digital zoom 1121 Button sound 1122 Shutter sound L122 Auto off 122 Blink warning
141. ssseeeeeiees Power CONNECtOr COVEL eeesesssseeseeeee Battery CHAMDEL essssessssssessseseeenseee 16 emory card slot Battery latch uopnponu uonnponu Parts of the Camera The Monitor after a few seconds 117 Shooting 27 j 26 10 The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback actual display varies with current camera settings The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off AFO AE AF L gt 6 Im 5 o Ge ii 25 0 EG 24 RRD 23 Gu Gin Ga Ge G8 55 21 B i m1000 1250 F27 MH 19 Shooting mode 22 35 50 48 68 acro mode Zoom indicato FOCUS TIC C RON nuiiesiuniirniiiii AE AF L indicator Flash mode Battery level indicator Vibration reduction ico otion detection icon 23 120 Monitor brightness boost indicator Date not set indicator Time zone indicator EH Date imprint Image mode Movie options El seESeaeEE on 2 Bn Gm Gr 13 PC TV 6 9 EA za 12m apg Mo m moo 14 ral EEERIEEBERES l 00 1m0 a b a Number of exposures remaining still pictures b Movie length nternal memory indicato Aperture Focus area Focus area Face Priorit
142. sssseneenee 131 1 The icons for auto sorting playback folder selected in playback will appear 2 Differs according to the selected option uopnponu uonnponu The amp shooting mode Button e Press the I button in playback mode to change to Me VASCENE shooting mode a e Press the button in shooting mode to display the A shooting mode selection menu Shooting mode Selection Menu The rotary multi selector can be used in the shooting mode selection menu to change the shooting mode To exit the shooting mode selection menu choose a shooting mode and press the button or press the button again 1 Auto mode M22 2 Scene mode QA35 3 E Smile mode 11148 4 Subject tracking mode A250 5 Movie mode C1168 u BWN The icon displayed will differ according to the last chosen mode Basic Operations The gt playback Button He WASCENE ce ZE Press the gt button in shooting mode to change to playback mode Press the button in playback mode to display the playback mode selection menu e When the camera is off holding down the gt button will turn the camera on in playback mode 28 e Press and hold down the gt button while the camera is on to turn up the monitor brightness to the maximum level Press and hold down the gt button again to return to the original level of brightness When the gt b
143. subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in TI Food Use this mode to take pictures of food See Taking Pictures in Food Mode Q44 for more information AF area mode is set to Manual Press the button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired C1199 U I ay 10 pains Buljooys oO of et o m Other settings can be selected A For scene modes with A use of a tripod is recommended Turn Vibration reduction Q119 to Off when using a tripod nr Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed automatically to reduce noise and therefore take a longer time to record 39 3uads ay 104 payns Bunooys 40 Shooting in Scene Mode 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 e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame BSS Best Shot Selector C1195 is used when shooting e As pictures are easily affected by camera shake check the Vibration reduction C1119 setting and hold the camera steadily AF assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist 11121 setting s Jo Je ayo Other settings can be selected Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pres
144. t distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position At the zoom position wide angle position before the s icon where the 4 icon and zoom display glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm 1 2 in from the lens At the wide most zoom position the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm 0 8 in from the lens Macro Mode e If macro mode is turned ON in the scene modes indicated below Autofocus mode C1102 will be automatically set to Full time AF Beach snow Close up the macro mode setting is fixed at ON Food the macro mode setting is fixed at ON Museum Copy Panorama assist In Full time AF the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway The Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in auto mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time auto mode is selected apow ony yoeqhejq pue AydesHojoud dIseg 33 apow ony yoeqhejg pue AydesHooud dIseg 34 Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker 1 Press exposure compensation e The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the exposure and press the button When the subject is too dark adjust t
145. t to Off other settings can be selected e Exposure compensation C1134 settings can be changed e Digital zoom is not available e Press the MENU button to display the menu for smile mode and change the settings for Image mode M190 Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes except hose available from the movie mode sade 4 Burjius Jo Bunooys deWo ny Auto Off while in Smile Mode Standby Mode The auto off function 122 will be activated and the camera will turn off if no operations are performed in any of the following situations in smile mode e The camera is unable to detect any face e The camera has detected one or more faces but is unable to detect a smiling face More Information See Autofocus Q127 for more information 49 Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects Select a subject to be focused on The focus area will automatically move and follow the subject 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the amp gt gE button in shooting mode use the rotary multi selector to choose 4 If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the double border is not displayed the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and then press the button 4 Subjecttracking e A white border is displayed in the center of the frame The flas
146. tative for inspection sdays 45414 The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 Do not use with incompatible batteries e Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of For Your Sa using the battery charger m Notes on the Battery e Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of For Your Sa using the battery e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for The Battery Q133 of the section Caring for the Camera thoroughly before using the battery e Ifthe battery will not be used for an extended period recharge it at and run it flat before returning it to storage Note on AC Power Supply ety Mii thoroughly be ety Aii thoroughly be least once every six mont To power the camera continuously for extended periods use the AC Adapter EH 62F available separately from Nikon Q130 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera ore ore a 15 sdays 3Sul4 16 Insert a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 supplied into the camera e Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low C1114 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover 2 Insert the battery e Confirm that the positive and negative terminals are oriented
147. teries The power on lamp blinks in standby mode If no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed from 30 s 1 min default setting 5 min and 30 min Canceling Standby Mode Cancel standby mode and reactivate the monitor by pressing the power switch or the shutter release button Notes on Auto Off Regardless of the option selected the monitor will remain on as follows e When 30s or 1 min is selected for Auto off and menus are displayed three minutes e Slideshow playback maximum of 30 minutes e AC adapter is connected 30 minutes Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu M L Format Memory Format Card Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 11111 gt M Format memory Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Beie the piles Memory FOTELON To format the internal memory remove the memory All images will card from the camera The Format memory option be deleted OK appears in the setup menu Format Formatting a Memory Card Fonnatcard When the memory card is inserted in the camera the All images will Format card option appears in the setup menu be deleted OK Format v Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Be sure to t
148. tic Shooting of Smiling Faces The camera detects a smiling face using face priority and releases the shutter automatically 1 Display the shooting mode selection menu by pressing the button in shooting mode use the rotary multi selector to choose i and then press the button 2 Frame the picture Point the camera at the subject When the camera detects a face looking toward the camera the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border and when focus is locked the double border will turn green fora moment Up to three faces can be detected When more than one face is detected the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders The shutter is automatically released If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the shutter is automatically released When the camera detects a face the self timer lamp C114 blinks Immediately after the shutter is released with detection of a smiling face the self timer lamp flickers When the shutter is released automatic shooting with which the camera detects a smiling face and releases the shutter automatically will be performed repeatedly At the default setting blink proof is enabled 49 sade 4 ujus Jo Buooys 2neWOoNY Ww 4 Exit smile mode by pressing the button lee JASCENE e Switch to another shooting mode Face Pri
149. tions During Playback Playback MANASE Playback time Playback indicator oo M Volume indicator Progress indicator Spm Index number Index Date and time of recording File number J Operation panel Use the zoom control T W to adjust playback volume Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording Press the rotary multi selector lt or P to choose a control then press the button to perform the selected operation The following operations are available To Description Rewind EE Rewind the voice recording when the button is pressed down AIEE Advance the voice recording when the button is pressed down Skip to previous Press the button to skip to the previous index index Skip to next 5 gt index m ress the button to skip to the next index Press the button to pause playback Pause Press the button to resume playback while playback is paused End Te Press the button to end playback Deleting Sound Files Press the f button during playback or choose a sound pn Delete file in the voice recording screen and press the W File will be deleted OK button to display the confirmation dialog To delete the file choose Yes and press the button To cancel deletion choose No Yes Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card This option is available only when a memory card is inserted 1 Press d
150. to help frame pictures other guide is displayed as in Auto info current settings or operation guide is above displayed for a few seconds as in Auto info above In other shooting modes the current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info above Hide info snuaw dnjas pue y2eq ejd Hunooys 117 snua w dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 118 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu I Date Imprint Press the MENU button gt Setup menu 11111 gt I Date imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time 188 Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on pictures Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect At settings other than Off the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting Q26 m Date Imprint e Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted e Dates imprinted at an Image mode 190 setting of fJ TV screen 640 may be difficult to read Choose if PC screen 1024 or larger when using date imprint e The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu s Date opt
151. tor to choose a scene icon 4 Scene auto selector e The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed The default setting is 2 Scene auto selector 2 Press P gt choose amp Voice recording and press the button e The length of recording that can be made will be displayed 3 Press lt or P to choose Gon the operation panel and press the button to start recording 02 00 00 e The indicator lamp lights during recording e Ifno operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins the camera s power saving function is enabled and the monitor turns off Press any button to light up the monitor See Operations During Recording Q72 for more information 4 Press or P to choose ll on the operation panel and press the button to stop recording sBulpsoray 210A e Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full or after 120 minutes of recording on the memory card g More Information See File and Folder Names Q131 for more information 71 SBulps0r9y 2210A 72 Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Record URIA Time remaining Recording indicator 5 Progress indicator mma Index number To Description Press or P on the rotary multi selector Move the cursor HM Press the button to end recording Il Press the button to pause recording
152. uct malfunction About the Manuals No part of the manuals 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 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps o
153. uited to display on computer monitor The PC screen 1024 1 024x768 compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Suited to full screen display on a television TV screen 640 640x480 or distribution by e mail or the web The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16 9 can be 16 9 1920 1 920x1 080 taken The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes 6 7 Image Mode Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes except those available from the movie mode Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB 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 differ depending on the make of memory card even if the capacity for the memory card is the same Internal i memory Memory card zetting approx 512 MB 45 MB mamaw 7 Normal 4000 150 E Normal 3264 220 Normal 2592 340 Normal 2048 550 PC screen 1024 159 TV screen 640 16 9 1920 800 Print size cm in 34 x 25 13 x 10 34 x 25 13 x 10 28 x 21 11 x8 22 x 16 85 x 6 5 17x 13 7x5 9x 7 35 x 2 5 5x4 2x15 16 x 9 65 x 3 5 1 If the number of
154. utton is used to change the brightness level to the maximum level the i icon will be displayed on the monitor Playback mode Selection Menu The rotary multi selector can be used in the playback mode selection menu to change the playback mode To exit the playback mode selection menu choose a playback mode and press 1 2 3 n eY m m he button or press the gt button again 1 Playback mode Q28 2 ffi Auto sort mode Q165 3 Mi List by date mode 11162 uopnponu uolpnpo yu Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes select menu options and to apply selection For Shooting Display flash mode A230 menu Yeas options Ocerin A Der Display self timer A exposure compensation Q232 menu C134 guide Apply selection Flash mode Display macro mode 1133 menu Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down For Playback potas Display histogram and g shooting information SK except for movies Choose the previous picture 100NIKON 0004 JPG Choose the next picture 1 Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector 2 Agraph showing tone distribution The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axi
155. vies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them If the Bil auto sort mode is selected you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting lial Landscape FA Dusk to dawn amp Close ups WR Movie i Retouched copies Other scenes In full frame playback mode just as with the normal playback mode picture displays can be enlarged the thumbnail calendar playback can be done pictures can be edited and voice memos can be recorded Also all images sorted in the same folder can be deleted at the same time and print set and protect can be set at the same time Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode 1 Display the playback mode selection menu by pressing the gt button in playback mode use the rotary multi selector to select and then press the button e The auto sort folder list screen appears See Types of Folders and their Content Q66 for more information about the sort folders The pictures in the folder are displayed 2 Choose a folder and press the button Portraits e Pictures in the selected folder will be displayed in full frame playback e The icon of the folder being played back currently will be displayed in the top right of the screen yoeqhejdq uo aso Image Searching Auto Sort Mode Types of Folders and their Content Categories Description Kz
156. y Focus area Subject Tracking mode sesesssseeeseee 50 Shutter speed SO sensitivity Exposure compensation value EX Color options EZ White balance mode E Continuous shooting mode EJ Selftimer indicator PYA Blink proof Differs according to the current shooting mode Refer to the sections on each mode for details Parts of the Camera ui ie 23 4 5 05 2000 eam m76 O JPG Sa 8 par rel eee 0 H77 8 Playback 1 18 OJP 16 17 15 63 14 _ Ya D a a 137 12 7 11 Date of recording s ssssssssssessssssssrsresresssens 18 Time of recording ssssssssssessessesstssonsessssesse 18 Protect igONmsuninsninnnsnisi 107 Volume INICATOF ns eesesesenceensee Auto sort folder icon Battery level indicator onitor brightness boost indicator 23 SE SEBEGES mage MOE seia 90 ovie option EEEE E Petree 70 a Current frame number total number of frames uses 28 b Movie length esses 70 9 10 juogg9 99 1m00s 000 000 1m00s a b g Internal memory indicator sssssss 1 28 11 Movie playback indicator esc 70 12 List by date gUide s ssssssssssssssssssesssosssssssesses 62 13 Print order TCM ssssnsssecsnssnsconteisinosioenbin 87 14 Small picture g D Lighting icon 16 Quick retouch icon Voice MEMO indicator sssssvsv1v 11111 1 61 g File number and type eessesc

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