DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual 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.
Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark.
Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................32 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 33 Shooting in Scene Mode ...............................................
Table of Contents Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................67 Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................68 D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 70 Recording Movies ...............
Table of Contents Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 105 Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................105 b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................107 c Delete...................................................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S220/S225 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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction 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: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction 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.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction 8 9 7 Lens cover closed 10 1 Shutter-release button..............................24 4 Built-in flash......................................................28 5 Self-timer lamp...............................................30 6 Lens .........................................................133, 144 2 Zoom control ..................................................23 f : wide .......................................................
Parts of the Camera 1 Introduction 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Opening the pin cover 9 1 10 Indicator lamp................................................ 74 Flash lamp ........................................................ 29 11 9 12 13 14 15 Cable connector ........................... 79, 81, 85 10 Tripod socket 2 A (shooting mode) button..................... 8 3 c (playback) button........................... 8, 26 4 Multi selector.....................................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 118). Shooting 2 26 25 4 1 6 5 3 7 8 9 10 24 23 11 12 22 21 19 16 15 20 6 14 a 18 17 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 45, 70 14 Macro mode....................................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 15 14 17 16 2 4 3 5 6 15 05 2009 12:00 9999.JPG 13 12 999 10 9 11 999 7 8 a b 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Date of recording......................................... 16 Time of recording......................................... 16 Volume indicator.......................... 55, 73, 76 Category icon in auto sort mode1 ............................................ 60 Favorites folder icon in favorite pictures mode1 ...........................
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. The Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to change the shooting mode. 1 2 3 4 Auto mode 1. 2. 3. 4.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) guide Apply selection Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down For Playback 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). • Choose the z tab on the left to display the setup menu. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Exit Introduction Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the lower right 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 g (j) again. Back Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Connect the power cable. First Steps Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3. 2 3 1 2 Charge the battery.
Charging the Battery The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. CHARGE lamp Blinks On Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use. • The battery is faulty.
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 12). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Edit the date and time. Date Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. D M Y 01 01 2009 00 00 Edit Press J to return to the previous item. 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or press K. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. First Steps Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 129). 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.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 123). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (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 A is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press the A button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. When the camera recognizes a face looking toward the camera, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (default setting).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. Zoom out Zoom in A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When a face looking toward the camera is recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by the double border active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 1/125 F3.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining 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.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. A button Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press the A button or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures C Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Description A g (i) Rotate the zoom control to g to enlarge the picture up to 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode. 49 View thumbnails/ apply calendar display f (h) Rotate the zoom control to f to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails or to apply the calendar display.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.6-4.6 m (2-15 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.5 m (2-8 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 29). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. B Note on Using the Flash When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s and press the k button.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. Macro mode 3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press the k button. When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “–” side.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait j Night landscape f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist E Voice recording* * See “Voice Recordings” (A 74) for details.
Shooting in Scene Mode Features x 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)” (A 40) for more information. m 1 2 3 U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.02 The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. Can be changed to W. Other settings can be selected. Changed to On when the camera selects Close-up scene mode.
Shooting in Scene Mode c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.02 * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended for dark locations. m 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode OQ i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. • Motion detection (A 120) is not activated. W m n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode u Food Use when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A 41) for details. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 100). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired. X W n Off* p On o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0 * Other settings can be selected. l Museum Shooting Suited for the Scene 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.
Shooting in Scene Mode n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. o Backlight m m n Off* p Off * Other settings can be selected.
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.
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u (Food) (A 33). Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. Press the multi selector H or I to choose white balance. Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue.
Shooting in Scene Mode B Note on Food Mode Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 31) is fixed at ON. C White Balance Setting in Food Mode • Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects. • Changing white balance in food mode will not affect white balance in the shooting menu (A 95). • 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.
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 the best results. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) (A 33). Panorama assist 2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the k button. Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).
Shooting in Scene Mode 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. End Shooting Suited for the Scene B 14 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 (A 93) be adjusted until all pictures in the series have been taken.
Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face Shooting in Smile Mode The camera detects that a face recognized with face priority is smiling and shoots automatically. 1 2 Enter smile mode by pressing the A button in shooting mode and selecting a (press the multi selector H or I), and then pressing the k button. Smile Frame a picture. Point the camera at the subject. 18 Up to three faces can be detected.
Shooting in Smile Mode Blink Proof Function The blink proof function is available in smile mode. Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutive shots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject’s eyes are open takes priority and is saved. • If the camera detects that it has saved a picture in which the subject’s eyes may have closed, the warning shown at right is displayed for a few One or more subjects may have closed their eyes. seconds.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. To Use 1/ 10 A Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures Mode • When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 60), the category icon of the pictures will appear at the right top of the screen. • When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 63), the favorite pictures icon will appear at the right top of the screen.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations are available while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom in Zoom out Use g (i) f (h) View other areas of picture Crop picture k d A – Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h).
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S220/S225 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 130). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (A 51) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (A 52) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Pictures Quick Retouch Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch option are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button.
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 picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 49) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. 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.
Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suited to e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. Playback menu Protect Rotate image Small picture Voice memo Copy The screen for recording voice memos is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Display the desired picture in fullframe playback mode (A 26) and press the d button. 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 4 2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. Playback menu Protect Rotate image Small picture Voice memo Copy The screen for playing voice memos is displayed.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In C list by date mode, playback of only pictures taken on a specified date is possible. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded and played back, movies can be played back, and still pictures can be added to favorites folders.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. Description A Select date Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. 9 Switch to fullframe playback k Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders during shooting. If F auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting.
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents Folder name Description Pictures taken in smile mode (A 45) are displayed. D Portraits Pictures taken with Face Priority (A 102) in A (auto) mode (A 20) or those taken in Portrait*, Night Portrait*, Party/ indoor, or Backlight* scene mode (A 33) are displayed. U Landscape Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 33) are displayed.
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. To Select the folder name Switch to full-frame playback k Delete picture l Change playback mode c A More on Playback Switch to shooting mode A Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the folder. 9 Press the k button to display the first picture in the selected folder. 26 Press the l button after selecting a category, and a confirmation dialogue will be displayed.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Preparing Favorites Folder Changing the display icons for favorites folders enables you to see which pictures have been added to a favorites folder. The icons can be changed again after pictures have been added to the folders. 1 Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to choose h, and then press the k button. Favorite pictures A list of favorite folders is displayed.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder Pictures can be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding the pictures enables easier and faster searching. 1 Playback the pictures in playback mode (A 26), list by date mode (A 57), or auto sort mode (A 60). 2 Select your favorite picture and press the k button. 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG Select full-frame playback mode and press the k button. The favorites folders selection screen is displayed.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder Pictures can be displayed by selecting the favorites folder to which they were added in h favorite pictures mode. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged or pictures can be displayed in thumbnails, edited, or voice memos can be recorded or played back.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen. To Use Select favorites folder Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change the icon for favorites folder A Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture in the favorites folder. 26 l Press the l button after selecting a favorites folder, and a confirmation dialogue will be displayed.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode in favorite pictures mode to display the following menus.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 130). Only the file names of pictures are added to favorites folders. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the favorites folder are played back.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing the A button in shooting mode and selecting D (press the multi selector H or I), and then pressing the k button. Movie The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
The Movie Menu Movie options and Electronic VR (A 72) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Movie Options Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu w Electronic VR Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies. Option w On Description Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes. k Off (default setting) Disable electronic VR. At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 9).
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 71). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2009 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon. Scene auto selector The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Record Recording indicator 01:36:22 01 Time remaining Index number Progress indicator Controls display To Use Description Select a control in the controls display Press the multi selector J or K. m : press the k button to end recording. r : press the k button to pause playback. Select k while paused and press the k button to resume recording. Create index* During recording, press the multi selector H or I to create index.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 2 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon. Scene auto selector Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J, or K to select E, and then press the k button. The voice recording screen is displayed. Voice recording 3 Press the multi selector J or K to select l.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Index Progress indicator File number Playback 00:25:31 03 001 15/05/2009 17:30 002 15/05/2009 18:30 003 26/05/2009 13:00 Playback time Index number Date and time of recording Controls display Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the bottom of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select s in the voice recording screen (A 76, step 3) and press the k button. Use the multi selector to choose the option and press the k button. 00:34:18 Playback 01 001 15/05/2009 17:30 002 15/05/2009 18:30 003 26/05/2009 13:00 Copy sound files q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack. Yellow 3 White Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer 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 Install the Software Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers The power-on lamp will light up.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 82 Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which the pictures were transferred opens automatically when transfer ends. If ViewNX has been installed, ViewNX will start automatically and transferred pictures can be viewed.
Connecting to a Computer D Using a Card Reader D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 147) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2009 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Print selection 15/05 2009 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen (step 1) when printing is complete. Printing 002 / 004 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 90). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. 0 1 0 prints Start print View images Cancel Exit 10 View images Back 5 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 147). 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.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print order. Exit Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options. A Image mode* A 93 Choose image size and quality. B A 95 White balance Match white balance to the light source. C A 97 Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). E A 99 ISO sensitivity Control camera’s sensitivity to light. F A 99 Color options Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C 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 pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source.
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 (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the k button. The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U V Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose an interval of 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu and press the k button. Continuous Single Continuous BSS Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit 2 Choose interval between shots and press the k button.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. z Face priority (default setting) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When the camera recognizes a face looking toward the camera, the camera will focus on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 102) for more information.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. Center focus area is always displayed. 18 Focus area D Focus Lock 18 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area is green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 1/125 F3.1 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority The face-priority function is activated when Face priority (default setting) is selected for AF area mode (A 100), when shooting in Scene auto selector (A 34), Portrait (A 34), or Night portrait (A 35) scene mode, or when shooting in smile mode (A 45). The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera. 1 Frame a picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Notes on Face-Priority Q Distortion Control Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Q Distortion control Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame. On Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus • In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash mode is automatically fixed at W (Off) when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting. Selecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous setting restores the last flash mode setting applied.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. k Quick retouch A 51 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I A 52 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a A 90 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 107 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 90) Delete>Erase selected images (A 108) Protect (A 108) Rotate image (A 109) Copy>Selected images (A 109) • Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 114) Erase selected images Back Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 106). Erase all images Delete all pictures. B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. 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 (A 106).
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 106). All images: Camera to card Selected images All images Copy all pictures. Exit Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other formats cannot be copied.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. w Electronic VR A 113 Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. a Menus A 114 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 114 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 115 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. A 118 Adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose z tab in the menu screen. 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit 2 Press the multi selector J. Tab will be selectable. Shooting menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit 3 Press H or I to select the z tab.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu w Electronic VR Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Auto When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced. • The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode. • The shutter speed is slow. • The Continuous setting is set to Single.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Set up Electronic VR Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M d 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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. Time zone The time zone selection screen is displayed. 05/15/2009 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor, and the time is advanced one hour.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M e Monitor settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M f Date imprint The date and time of recording can be imprinted directly onto pictures, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 91). 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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects the camera shake or subject movement, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M u Digital zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g triggers digital zoom (A 23). Off Digital zoom will not be activated (except when shooting a movie).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the camera will enter standby mode (A 15) to save power. Once the camera has entered standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink, and if no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the camera detects any human subjects with closed eyes, the blink warning screen is displayed and then, the screen shown at right will appear. The following operations are available in the blink warning screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 30) Off Macro mode (A 31) Off Exposure compensation (A 32) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 93) Default value i Normal (3648) White balance (A 95) Auto Continuous (A 97) Single Intvl timer shooting (A 98) 30 s ISO sensitivity (A 99) Auto Color options (A 99) Standard color AF area mode (A 100) Distortion control (A 103) Face priority Off Setup Menu Default value Menus (A 114) Text Welcome screen (A 114) None Photo info (A 118) Image review (A 118) Brightness (A 118) Date imprint (A 119) Motion detection (A 12
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Others Option Paper size (A 86, 87) Slide show (A 107) Default value Default 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 130) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 108) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adapter EH-62D 1 2 3 AC adapter Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 .
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B 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.
Caring for the Camera C Technical Notes 132 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).
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens 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.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem A Technical Notes Clock not set. Set clock. 115 B Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 12 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display N Out of memory. P Image cannot be saved. Problem Memory card is full. Error occurred while recording picture. Camera has run out of file numbers. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. P Sound file cannot be saved. N One or more subjects may have closed their eyes. Camera has run out of file numbers. Recorded a picture in which one or more subjects may have closed their eyes when picture was taken. A 93 Check the picture in playback mode.
Error Messages Display Problem A Cannot edit selected picture. Select picture that supports quick retouch, D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. 50 N Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie. Choose memory card with faster write speed. 129 N Memory contains no images. No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. To copy picture from internal memory to memory card, press the d button. The copy option screen will be displayed. Technical Notes N No sound file.
Error Messages Display Lens error Q Problem Lens error. P USB cable disconnected Communications error during data transfer to printer. System error Error has occurred in Q camera’s internal circuitry. Printer error. PR Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. PR Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer. PR Printer error: out of paper No paper is loaded in printer. PR Ink error.
Troubleshooting 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 Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Technical Notes 138 Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Date not appearing on Date does not appear on movies, on pictures taken pictures even when using d (Sports scene mode), l (Museum scene Date imprint is enabled. mode), p (Panorama assist scene mode), when Blink proof is set to On in smile mode, when the Continuous setting is set to Continuous or BSS, or when Electronic VR is set to Auto. A 35, 38, 39, 46, 70, 97, 113 Camera settings reset.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are blurred. Technical Notes 140 Cause/Solution A • Use flash. • Use ISO sensitivity>High ISO sensitivity auto in the shooting menu. • Use electronic vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use BSS. • Use tripod and self-timer. 28 99 113, 120 97 30 Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. 29 Flash does not fire. • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high as the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by: • Using flash. • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. • Using a scene mode which has noise reduction ability. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). • • • • • Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A Cannot record or play back voice memos. • Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. • Voice memos cannot be attached to images taken with other cameras. Voice memos that are attached to the image using other cameras cannot be played back on this camera. 73 56 Cannot use quick retouch, D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options. • These options cannot be used with movies.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. • • • • • Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. • Check the compatible operating systems. 20 20 81 – – Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Memory card contains no pictures.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S220/S225 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.0 million Image sensor 1/2.33-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.34 million Lens 3× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm) f/-number f/3.1-5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800), High ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 80 to 1600) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: 0.3 to 14.7 EV [T]: 2.1 to 16.
Specifications • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 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 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to i Normal (3648).
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. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols A Auto mode 20 a Smile mode 45 C Scene mode 33 D Movie mode 70 z Setup menu 111 C List by date mode 57 F Auto sort mode 60 h Favorite pictures mode 63 g (Tele) 4, 23 f (Wide) 4, 23 i Playback zoom 4, 49 h Thumbnail playback 4, 47 j Help 4, 11 k Apply selection button 5, 9 l Delete button 5, 26, 27, 56, 73, 77 c Playback mode 5, 8, 26 n Self timer 30 m Flash mode 28 p Macro mode 31 d Menu button 5 A (shooting mode) button 5, 8 o Exposure compensation 32 R 44 Technical Notes A AC adapter 129 AF
Index ISO sensitivity 99 E L Electronic VR (movies) 72 Electronic VR (still pictures) 113 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 130 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Landscape c 35 Language 124 Lens 4, 144 Li-ion rechargeable battery 12, 14 List by date menu 59 List by date mode 57 F M Face priority 100 Favorite pictures menu 68 Favorite pictures mode 67 File names 130 Fill flash 28 Fireworks show m 38 Firmware version 128 Flash 28, 29 Flash lamp 5, 29 Flash off 28 Fluorescent 95 Focus 24, 100 Fo
Index Pin cover 5 Playback 26, 27, 47, 49 Playback menu 105 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Portrait b 34 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 96 Print 86, 87, 90 Print set 90, 91 Print Set (Date) 91 Printer 84 Protect 108 R Rechargeable battery 129 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14 Recording movies 70 Red-eye reduction 28, 29 Reset all 126 Rotate image 109 S Technical Notes 150 Scene auto selector x 34, 40 Scene mode 33, 34 Self-timer 30 Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Sepia 99 Setu
DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual 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.