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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Using the Projector Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.
Read This First About This Manual Introduction If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A 15). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation” (A 1).
Read This First Introduction • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold. • In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. • Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
Read This First About the Manuals Introduction • No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice.
For Your Safety Introduction 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 • The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
Notices Notices 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 the State of California Introduction WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii About This Manual......
Table of Contents Shooting Features ............................................................................................................................ 37 Introduction G (Easy Auto Mode).......................................................................................................................... 38 Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings ............................................................................................ 38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ................
Table of Contents Using the Projector .......................................................................................................................... 79 Introduction Displaying Pictures with the Projector........................................................................................ 80 Projecting Pictures ............................................................................................................................................. 80 Projector Controls...................
Table of Contents Introduction xiv Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E23 Printing Pictures One by One............................................................................................................. E25 Printing Multiple Pictures ..................................................................................................................... E26 Projecting the Computer Display...................
Table of Contents Introduction Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E70 Auto Off .......................................................................................................................................................... E70 Format Memory/Format Card ........................................................................................................... E71 Language......
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation This chapter describes the parts of the camera and the information displayed on the camera’s monitor, and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera ............................................................2 The Camera Body ..............................................................................................................2 Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately) ......................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 6 7 8 9 10 16 15 14 12 13 Lens cover closed 11 2 1 Shutter-release button.................... 6, 7, 30 7 Lens 8 Flash......................................................................54 9 Infrared receiver (front)..................... 36, 81 2 Zoom control........................................ 6, 7, 29 f: Wide-angle.....................................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 8 9 10 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 Charge lamp.................................. 19, E 74 Flash lamp......................................................... 54 11 Monitor ..........................................................8, 26 2 Speaker ............................................. 94, E 55 12 3 b (e movie-record) button..... 6, 7, 90 4 Infrared receiver (rear) .......................
Parts of the Camera Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately) The remote control can be used for shooting (A 36). When the projector is in operation (A 80), the remote control can be used to change the projected still pictures and to play back movies. Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the insulating sheet by pulling it in the direction indicated.
Parts of the Camera Replacing the Remote Control Battery 2 3 Push the tab in the direction indicated above. While holding the tab in, grasp the edge of the battery holder with your fingernail and pull it straight out. Remove the used 3V CR2025 lithium battery. 4 5 Place a new 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the battery holder. Be sure that the “+” mark is facing up. Insert the battery holder into the remote control.
Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used When Shooting Control Name Shooting mode button Main function Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen). 26 Zoom control Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom in, and rotate to f (h) to zoom out. 29 Multi selector See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” for more information. 11, 12 Menu button Displays and hides the menu. 12, 50, 93, 98 When pressed halfway (i.e.
Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used When Playing Back or Projecting Pictures Control Name Multi selector See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” for more information. Apply selection button • Switches from picture thumbnail or zoomed picture display to full-frame display. • Adding and removing favorite pictures. • Plays back movies. A 70 23 33 94 11, 12 33 E 4, E5 94 Menu button Displays and hides the menu. 12, 71, 98 Delete button Deletes pictures.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Monitor settings (A 98) ➝ Photo info is set to Auto info).
Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 19 18 17 16 4 2 3 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 1 5 6 15/11/2011 12:00 9999. JPG 7 8 15 14 999/ 999 13 12 11 10 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 1m 0s 1m 0s 9 b 1 Date of recording ......................................... 24 10 Internal memory indicator......................32 2 Time of recording......................................... 24 11 Movie playback guide ...............................94 3 Voice memo icon .......................
Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.
Basic Operations Using the Multi Selector Operate by pressing the multi selector up (H), down (I), left (J), or right (K), or pressing the k button. Shooting Mode Display m (flash mode) (A 54) menu or move cursor up Flash mode Apply selection Display p (macro mode) (A 57) menu or move cursor down Playback Mode and Projecting Pictures Select previous picture or move the displayed area when the picture is magnified (A 33) 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Press the multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Projector settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection The selected menu is displayed.
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On .............................................................................................22 Setting Display Language, Date and Time (First Use Only) .............................24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ......................................................................................26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery Slide the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and open the cover (2). 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 1 Battery latch • Use the battery to lift the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).
Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and then remove the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle. B High Temperature Caution B Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 2 Charging the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback • If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
Preparation 2 Charging the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Charge lamp Description Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off. Flickers (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback B Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 24). • The monitor will turn on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 29㹫 s 1100 Number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator Description b* Battery level high B Battery level low.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button. Language Čeština Dansk Deutsch English Español Ελληνικά Multi selector 2 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. • To cancel without changing the setting, select No.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3. • When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. Back Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the setup menu (A 98).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 26 Press the multi selector H or I to choose a shooting mode. Easy auto mode • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. Select G Easy auto mode. Multi selector 3 Press the k button. • The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes G Easy auto mode A 38 By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting mode. b Scene mode A 39 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. • To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture.
Step 3 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. • Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. • The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle position when the camera is turned on. • A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback • When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area.
Step 4 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. • It may take some time for the picture to be saved depending on the current settings or the shooting conditions (F 11).
Step 5 Play Back Pictures 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera enters playback mode, and the last picture taken is displayed in full-frame playback mode. b (e movie-record) button Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback A (shooting mode) button 2 Multi selector To display the previous or next picture by pressing the multi selector. • Press H or J to view the previous picture. • Press I or K to view the next picture.
Step 5 Play Back Pictures Changing How Pictures Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how pictures are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i) (A 6). Playback Zoom g (i) 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 f (h) Picture is zoomed in • Pictures can be zoomed up to 10×.You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h)/ g (i). • To view a different area of the picture, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures 1 Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback • Current image: Delete the currently displayed fullframe picture. • Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A 35) for more information. • All images: Delete all pictures.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose a picture to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To undo the selection, press I to remove y. • Rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails. 2 Erase selected images Back Add y to all pictures to be deleted and press the k button to apply the selection.
Taking Pictures with the Remote Control (Available Separately) Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 36 Use the remote control ML-L5 (available separately; A 4) to take pictures. • Use a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera. Use of a tripod is recommended during shooting with the remote control. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take.
Shooting Features G (Easy Auto Mode) When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene. 29m 0s 1100 In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode (A 26, 27) Shooting Features • When the camera is pointed at a subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene from the list below.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M select a scene (A 26, 27) * The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is b (Portrait).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Scene Mode and Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A 65). • The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A 67). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is not available. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) e Night portrait O Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. • The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A 65). • The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A 67). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is not available. f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) i Dusk/dawn O Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A 8) always lights in green. j Night landscape O Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A 8) always lights in green. • Digital zoom is not available.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) u Food Use when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 57) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H and I. The selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • The active focus area can be moved by pressing the k button and then pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) n Black and white copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. • Use with macro mode (A 57) when shooting a subject at close distance. o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) O Pet portrait Shooting Features Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected for scene mode, select Single or Continuous. - Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to pictures during shooting. In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M select an effect (A 26, 27) * The icon of the special effect previously selected is displayed on the monitor. The default setting is D Soft. Select from the six effects listed below. Nostalgic sepia Shooting Features Type Description D Soft Softens the picture by adding a slight blur to the entire picture.
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) When human smiles are detected, the camera automatically releases the shutter without you having to press the shutter-release button (smile timer), helping you capture the natural smiles of your subjects. You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces.
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles. • See “Notes on Face Detection Function” (A 66) for more information. B Note on Using the Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately) When Smile timer is set to On in smart portrait mode and the camera detects a face, the remote control cannot be used.
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) are the flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 56), and exposure compensation (A 58). • See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A 49) for more information about functions that can be set using the d button. C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled.
Using A (Auto) Mode A (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and it allows you to customize a variety of settings to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture (A 51). 29m 0s 1100 In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A 26, 27) Shooting Features • You can set the active focus area by pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and setting AF area mode. The default setting is Face priority.
Using A (Auto) Mode Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, the following options can be changed. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode In the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab (A 12) Option Image mode Continuous ISO sensitivity A 61 E 37 Shooting Features White balance Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving pictures. The default setting is R 4320×3240.
Using A (Auto) Mode Option AF area mode Autofocus mode Description Allows you to select how the camera determines the focus area for autofocus, from Face priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or Subject tracking. When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), or K (o).
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired flash mode and press the k button. Shooting Features • See “Available Flash Modes” (A 55) for more information. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that caused by the use of flash. W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using 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. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON and press the k button. • The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. Shooting Features • To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default Settings The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. • See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes. Flash (A 54) G (easy auto) 1 Macro (A 57) Exposure compensation (A 58) U1 Off Off2 0.0 D (Special effects) W Off Off 0.0 F (Smart portrait) U3 Off4 Off5 0.0 A (auto) U Off Off 0.0 U (auto) or W (off) can be selected.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below. Flash (A 54) Shooting Features 1 2 3 4 Macro (A 57) Exposure compensation (A 58) b (A 40) V Off Off1 0.0 c (A 40) W 1 Off Off1 0.0 d (A 40) W1 Off1 Off1 0.0 e (A 41) V 2 Off Off1 0.0 f (A 41) V3 Off Off1 0.0 Z (A 41) U Off Off1 0.0 1 z (A 41) U Off Off 0.0 h (A 41) W1 Off Off1 0.0 i (A 42) W 1 Off Off1 0.
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) In the shooting screen M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting Image mode menu to select the combination of image size and 4320×3240P 4320×3240 compression rate that is used when saving pictures. 3264×2448 2592×1944 Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in 2048×1536 which pictures will be used and the capacity of the 1024×768 640×480 internal memory or memory card.
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) C Image Mode • Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 63) for more information. C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card.
Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode Setting Continuous (A 51) Blink proof (A 49) Smile timer (A 49) AF area mode (A 52) AF area mode (A 52) Image mode ISO sensitivity (A 51) Continuous Self-timer (A 56) ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 51) Print date Continuous (A 51) Blink proof (A 49) When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.
Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted function Motion detection Blink warning Digital zoom Setting Continuous (A 51) ISO sensitivity (A 51) Continuous (A 51) Continuous (A 51) AF area mode (A 52) Descriptions When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled. When a setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled. When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled.
Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes listed below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.
Face Detection B Notes on Face Detection Function • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera.
Skin Softening In the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the picture to soften facial skin tones before saving the picture. • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 40) or Night portrait (A 41) scene mode • Smart portrait mode Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved pictures by using Glamour retouch (A 71).
Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu (A 51) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame. 29m 0s 1100 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Shooting Features • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 3 1/250 F 3.
Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of pictures for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back pictures. 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.JPG Auto sort 4/ 4 4/ 4 Quick retouch D-Lighting Glamour retouch Filter effects Print order Slide show Protect Playback Features Auto sort 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.
Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of pictures you want to view. Available Playback Modes c Play A 32 All pictures are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. Favorite pictures E4 Only pictures added to albums are played back. Pictures should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A 7).
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) In the playback screen M d button M c tab, h tab, F tab, or C tab When viewing pictures in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab, h tab, F tab, or C tab (A 12). Item Description k Quick retouch E 12 I D-Lighting1 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release). • Click Next to display the installation window. 3 Start the installer.
Using ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer When transferring pictures to the computer from the camera, select the Interface setting (A 100) from the setup menu (A 98) and set the USB option to MTP/ PTP (default setting). 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB Cable UC-E6.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the “Source” panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 “Options” area (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer and turn the camera off, then disconnect the USB cable.
Using ViewNX 2 Retouching Photographs Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Movie editing functions include the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Playback Features Printing Images A dialog is displayed and images can be printed using a printer connected to the computer.
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Using the Projector The COOLPIX S1200pj is equipped with a built-in projector. The ability to project pictures and movies with simple operation makes for a convenient way of enjoying photos at gatherings of family and friends. Open the projector cover to project pictures and movies.
Using the Projector Displaying Pictures with the Projector Projecting Pictures 1 Place the camera. • Place the camera on a stable and level surface such as a table. • Point the projector window at a screen (available commercially) or flat white surface. • The projection distance between the camera and screen should be approximately 26 cm (11 in.) to 3.1 m (10 ft) (A 82). 2 Turn on the camera and open the projector cover.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector B Notes on Using the Projector • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the projector on page viii. • Be aware that the camera and battery will become hot when the projector is in operation. Allow the camera to cool before using it again when the projector has been used for an extended period of time. • When the battery is low, the camera automatically adjusts projection brightness to save power.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector C Auto Off with Projection When no operations are performed during projection, the camera ends projection to save power and enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp blinks. If another three minutes passes in standby mode, the camera turns off. • While the power-on lamp is blinking, press the buttons indicated below to resume projection in playback mode. - The power switch, shutter-release button, or c button • If the camera turns off, close the projector cover.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector Projector Controls When projecting images stored in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card inserted in the camera, the operations described in the table below can be performed with the camera or the remote control (available separately) (A 4). Control Name A Description Multi selector • Press the H, I, J, or K button to display the subsequent or previous picture. 11 Up, down, left, or • Press and hold the H, I, J, or K button to fast forward or rewind.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector Control Name Projector cover (Camera only) Using the Projector 84 Description • Open to project pictures with the built-in projector. • Close to stop projecting pictures with the built-in projector. * To properly protect the projector, turn off the power after closing the projector cover.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector Operations When Projecting Movies To play back a movie, select a movie in full-frame playback mode and press the k button on the camera or the apply selection button on the remote control (available separately). While the movie is playing back, the control panel is displayed at the top of the screen. Press the multi selector J or K on the camera or remote control to select an icon. The operations described below are available.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector b Projecting Slide Shows Project pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card as an automated slide show. The operations described below can be performed using the camera or the remote control (available separately) (A 4). 1 Turn on the camera, and open the projector cover. • Use favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode when you want to be more specific about which pictures to project. 2 Press the d button.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector 7 End or resume the slide show. • The screen shown on the right is displayed when the last frame has played or the slide show is paused. • To end the slide show, use J or K to select G and press the k (apply selection) button. You can also end the slide show by pressing the b button on the remote control while the slide show is being played back or is paused. • To resume the slide show, use J or K to select F and press the k (apply selection) button.
Basic Projector Settings When using the projector, if you press the d button to display the playback menu or setup menu on the monitor, the operations described in the table below can be performed (A 12). These operations can also be performed while the projector is not in use. Playback Menu Option a Print order b Slide show d Protect f Rotate image Description Select pictures stored on the memory card for printing and how many copies of each picture are printed.
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 1100 15s In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. Recording and Playing Back Movies 29m 0s 15/11/2011 15:30 0010.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Hue, white balance, and other settings are the same when recording movies as they are when taking pictures. 1 Recording and Playing Back Movies 90 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode. Movie options • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A 93).
Recording Movies B Recording Movies B Notes on Autofocus for Movie Recording When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A 31), the camera may not be able to focus properly on the subject. Follow the procedure below if you are trying to shoot this type of subject for movies. 1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording. 2.
Recording Movies B Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time Movie options (A 93) n HD 720p (1280×720) Internal memory (approx. 94 MB) 1 min 20 s 55 min 30 s 20 min 4 min 20 s 2 h 55 min p iFrame 540 (960×540) m VGA (640×480) Recording and Playing Back Movies 92 Memory card (4 GB)* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary depending on the make of memory card.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) In the shooting screen M d button M D tab (A 12) The following options can be adjusted. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Movie light Wind noise reduction Enhanced resolution Description A Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies: n HD 720p (1280×720), p iFrame 540 (960×540), m VGA (640×480). Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be recorded by selecting n HD 720p (1280×720).
Movie Playback 1 Press the c (playback) button in playback mode. 15/11/2011 15:30 0010. MOV • Press the multi selector to choose the desired movie. • In full-frame playback mode, movies are recognized by the movie options icon (A 90). 10s 2 Press the k button. • The movie is played back. Recording and Playing Back Movies Operation during Movie Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control.
Movie Playback Delete a Movie File To delete movies, press the l button (A 34) in full-frame playback mode (A 32) or thumbnail playback mode (A 33). Recording and Playing Back Movies B Note on Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1200pj cannot be played back.
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General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up 29m 0s 1100 Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Projector settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection General Camera Setup • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A 12) for information about using the camera’s menus. • See “The Setup Menu” (E 60) in Reference Section for more information.
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (Setup) tab (A 12) The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Projector settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select the picture displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo.
The Setup Menu A Print date E 66 Vibration reduction Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is On. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set this feature to Off. E 67 Motion detection When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring.
The Setup Menu Option Description General Camera Setup Auto off* E 70 Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory (only when a memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is deleted during formatting and cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer and save them before formatting. E 71 Language Choose the language used for camera monitor display.
E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ............................................................................................ E 2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................ E 4 Auto Sort Mode.......................................................................................................... E 7 List by Date Mode .....
Reference Section Using Panorama Assist Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top) M K M p Panorama assist (A 26, 27) 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode (A 44). • Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Using Panorama Assist 4 Take the next picture. • Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures has been taken to complete the scene. 5 29m 0s End 1099 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 2.
Favorite Pictures Mode You can sort your favorite pictures into nine albums (this option is not available for movies). Once they are added, you can choose to play back only favorite pictures by selecting favorite pictures mode. • Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a particular picture. • A single picture can be added to multiple albums. • Up to 200 pictures can be added to each album.
Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Pictures in an Album If you select h Favorite pictures mode using the procedure described in “Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback” (A 70), the album selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back pictures in the selected album. Favorite pictures Choose icon c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures • The following operations are available from the album selection screen.
Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums From the album selection screen (A 70, E 5), select an album and press the d button to change the album’s icon. • Select a color, press the k button, and select an icon and press the k button to change the icon. Choose icon Back Reference Section B Notes on Icons for Albums • Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.
Auto Sort Mode Pictures are automatically sorted in to categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. If you choose F Auto sort using the procedure described in “Switching Between Playback Modes” (A 70), the category selection screen is displayed. Select a category with the multi selector, and press the k button to play back pictures in the selected category.
Auto Sort Mode B Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999 pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures and movies that could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A 32) or list by date mode (E 9).
List by Date Mode If you select the C List by date using the procedure described in “Switching Between Playback Modes” (A 70), the shooting date selection screen is displayed. Select a category with the multi selector, and press the k button to play back pictures captured on the selected date. List by date 20/11/2011 3 15/11/2011 2 10/11/2011 1 05/11/2011 1 c button (Playback mode) M c button M C List by date mode • The first picture taken on the selected date is displayed.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S1200pj to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (E 80). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (E 12) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (E 13) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) C Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing function to use Quick retouch D-Lighting Filter effects The glamour retouch, small picture or crop functions can be used. The quick retouch, D-Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be used together. Glamour retouch An editing function other than glamour retouch can be used.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 32) or thumbnail playback mode (A 33) 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 (Still Pictures) I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 32) or thumbnail playback mode (A 33) and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose I DLighting and press the k button.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) s Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes Glamour retouch can be used to soften the skin tone of faces detected in a picture and make the faces look smaller with larger eyes. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 32) or thumbnail playback mode (A 33) and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) 4 Preview the result of the effects and press the k button. • Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to the center of the frame, are softened. • If more than one face was softened, press the multi selector J or K to display a different face. • To change the degree of effect, press the d to return to step 3. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created using the glamour retouch function can be recognized by the u icon displayed in playback mode.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) p Filter Effects: Digital Filters Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. Effects indicated below are available. New copies are stored as separate files. Type Color options Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect 1 Description Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. The available effects are Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype. Give the picture a soft look by blurring from the center outward.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) 4 Adjust the effect. • Color options: Press H or I to select the color tone, and press the k button. Color options Vivid color Select • Soft: Press H or I to select the size of the area to soften, and press the k button. Soft Normal Extent • Selective color: Press H or I to move the slider, select the color to keep, and press the k button. Selective color • Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen without making any changes.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for displaying on Web pages and using as e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as files with a compression ratio of approximately 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 32) or thumbnail playback mode (A 33) and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed.
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 33) 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 picture (A 32).
Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) C 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 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the picture during playback, and the small picture icon C is displayed at the left of the monitor. C More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (E 80) for more information.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Connect the camera to a television using the Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 (available separately) to play back pictures on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. • When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (F 18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print pictures.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer When transferring pictures to the printer from the camera, select the Interface setting (E 73) from the setup menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP (default setting). 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2011 NO. 4 4 Reference Section B If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (E 73) in the camera’ s setup menu to Off, then connect the camera again.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Pictures One by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E 23), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Print selection 15/11 2011 • 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 the Camera to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Print all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the menu shown at right is displayed, Print all images choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. Choose Cancel and press 0 0 4 prints the k button to return to the print menu. Start print Cancel DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E 46).
Projecting the Computer Display The PC-PJ Transfer software CD-ROM “PC-PJ Transfer” is included with the COOLPIX S1200pj. The “PC-PJ Transfer” allows you to use the camera’s built-in projector to project the computer display via a USB connection. Before Installing PC-PJ Transfer Before connecting the camera and the computer, install the software application using the included PC-PJ Transfer CD.
Projecting the Computer Display Installing the PC-PJ Transfer CD 1 Turn on the computer and insert the PC-PJ Transfer CD to the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: Follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation. • Mac OS: Double-click the CD-ROM (PC-PJ Transfer) icon on the desk top and click the PC-PJ Transfer Installer icon. 2 Confirm the language to be installed and click Next.
Projecting the Computer Display Projecting the Computer Display 1 Before entering projector mode, display the setup menu with the camera and set USB in the Interface option (E 73) to Projector. USB MTP/PTP Projector • To display the setup menu, select the z tab (A 12) in the menu screen. 2 3 Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera and open the projector cover. • The camera enters projector mode. The camera’s monitor remains off.
Projecting the Computer Display 5 Start PC-PJ Transfer installed on the computer. • Windows: Choose Start menu > All Programs > PC-PJ Transfer > PC-PJ Transfer. • Mac OS: Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > PC-PJ Transfer folders in that order, and then double-click the PC-PJ Transfer icon. Clicking the PCPJ Transfer icon on the Dock will also start PC-PJ Transfer. • Projection of the computer display begins and is displayed on the computer display.
Projecting PowerPoint Presentations Save Microsoft PowerPoint® files in JPEG format, copy them to the memory card, and use the camera to project them. 1 In PowerPoint, save a PowerPoint file with a different name in JPEG format. • A new folder with the same name as the renamed file is created, and a JPEG file for each slide of the PowerPoint document is saved in the new folder. • Be sure to use PowerPoint to save the file with a new name.
Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except movies recorded using p iFrame 540 (960×540) (E 58)). 1 2 Play back the desired movie and pause playback (A 94). Press the multi selector J or K to choose L on the control panel, and press the k button. • The movie edit screen is displayed. 1m30s 3 Press H or I to choose M (Choose start point) on the control panel.
Editing Movies 6 Select Yes and press the k button. • The edited movie is saved. • To exit without saving, select No. Save OK? Yes No Reference Section B Notes on Movie Editing • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. To trim another area of the movie, select and edit the original movie. • Movies are trimmed in one-second intervals, therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie may differ slightly from the selected start and end points.
Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 61) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening In the smart portrait mode screen M d button M F tab M Skin softening Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the picture to soften facial skin tones before saving the picture. The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default setting), and Low.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 61) for information about Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the light source when shooting.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Continuous In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description U Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 18 pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.8 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to R 4320×3240.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) B Notes on Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ISO Sensitivity In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M ISO sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an picture, allowing capturing darker subjects. Also, a higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject taken under the same brightness.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) AF Area Mode In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description w Auto The camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera and focus on it. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Option x Manual Description Select one of 99 focus areas displayed Focus area in the monitor. 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 multi selector H, I, J, or K to move the focus area to the position where you want to focus, and then shoot. • Before making any of the settings Selectable focus area below, press the k button to cancel the focus-area selection.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Using Subject Tracking In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M AF area mode M Subject tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. When a subject is registered, the camera automatically moves the focus area to track the subject. 1 Register a subject. • When the white border is displayed at the center of the screen, align the subject with the border and press the k button.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Autofocus Mode In the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
The Playback Menu See “Editing Pictures (Still Pictures)” (E 10) for information about k Quick retouch, I D-Lighting, s Glamour retouch, p Filter effects and g Small picture. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M a Print order When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.
The Playback Menu 3 Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection 1 1 3 • Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the Back check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for pictures, the selection is canceled.
The Playback Menu B Notes on Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the selected album, or category, or taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to mark the selected pictures for printing without changing the marking of other pictures.
The Playback Menu B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (F 18) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the included USB cable, for DPOF printing (E 28).
The Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (playback mode) M d button M 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. • See “Slide Show Options” (E 51) for more information. • To repeat the slide show automatically, choose Loop and press the k button before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.
The Playback Menu Slide Show Options Choose Effects, Frame intvl, or Background music in step 1 under “b Slide Show” (E 50) to change each setting. Effects Select from Classic (default setting), Zoom, Fade in, Selective color, Random flow, or Frosted glass. Background music Select from Up-tempo, Moderate tempo, Slow tempo, or None (default setting). Frame intvl Specify the length of time a picture is displayed. Default setting is 3 s.
The Playback Menu d Protect c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (E 53). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E 71). Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 9).
The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following operations: • Print order>Select images (E 46) • Protect (E 52) • Rotate image (E 54) • Copy>Selected images (E 57) • Welcome screen>Select an image (E 60) • Delete>Erase selected images (A 35) Protect Back Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture.
The Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded pictures are displayed with playback. Still pictures can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (E 53).
The Playback Menu E Voice Memo c button (playback mode) M select a picture M d button M Playback menu M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • When playing back an image with no voice memo attached, the screen changes to the recording screen. When playing back an image with a voice memo attached (indicated by the p icon in full-frame), the screen changes to the voice memo playback screen.
The Playback Menu Deleting Voice Memos In voice memo playback screen, press the l button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted. File will be deleted. OK? Yes No Reference Section B Notes on Voice Memos • When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted. • Voice memos cannot be deleted from protected images.
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. Copy • q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. • r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
The Movie Menu Movie Options In the shooting screen M d button M D tab M Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option n HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) p iFrame 540 (960×540) m VGA (640×480) Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. • Movie bit rate: 9.0 Mbps Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. A format supported by Apple Inc.
The Movie Menu Movie Light In the shooting screen M d button M D tab M Movie light Enable or disable the movie light, which is used to illuminate dimly lit subjects when recording movies. Option Description On Movie light will light during movie recording. Off (default setting) Movie light does not light. Wind Noise Reduction In the shooting screen M d button M D tab M Wind noise reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording normal speed movies.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z tab M Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option Description None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays a picture selected for the welcome screen.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Description Date and time Set camera clock to current date and Date and time time. Use the multi selector to set the date D M Y and time in the displayed screen. 15 11 2011 • Select a field: Press J or K (the 15 30 highlight switches between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). Edit • Edit the highlighted field: Press H or I. • Apply the settings: Select the minute field and press the k button.
The Setup Menu 3 Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Time zone London, Casablanca 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 :3 0 Home time zone Travel destination 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. • Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the daylight saving time function and automatically advance the time by one hour. The W icon will be displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
The Setup Menu C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z tab M Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Description 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. Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken. Brightness* Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
The Setup Menu Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.JPG 29m 0s Framing grid+auto info 4/ 1100 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info. The current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info.
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z tab M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E 49). 15.11.2011 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on the pictures. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the pictures. k Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction d button M z tab M Vibration reduction Select the vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with telephoto zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
The Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z tab M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Option Description U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations. • When the flash fires.
The Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z tab M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Option Description Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 4.5 m (14 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
The Setup Menu Sound Settings d button M z tab M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
The Setup Menu Language d button M z tab M Language Choose one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
The Setup Menu Interface d button M z tab M Interface Adjust settings necessary for connection to computer or television. Option Description USB Select the communication method used when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • MTP/PTP(default setting): Select when transferring pictures from the camera to the computer (A 75), or when connecting the camera to the printer (A 72, E 23). • Projector: Select when using the built-in projector to project the computer display.
The Setup Menu B Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer • The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera’ s display language and date and time have been set (A 24). If the camera’s clock battery (A 25) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or pictures can be transferred with connection to a computer.
The Setup Menu Blink Warning d button M z tab M Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection (A 65) in the following modes. • When G (easy auto) mode is selected. • Portrait (A 40), or Night portrait (A 41) is selected for the scene mode. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E 42) is selected for AF area mode option).
The Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. Did someone blink? If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Exit Option Enlarge the detected face that blinked Switch to full-frame playback Use g (i) f (h) Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
The Setup Menu Reset All d button M z tab M Reset all When Yes is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A 54) Auto Self-timer (A 56) Off Macro mode (A 57) Off Exposure compensation (A 58) 0.
The Setup Menu Movie Menu Option Movie options (E 58) Default value n HD 720p (1280×720) Autofocus mode (E 58) Single AF Movie light (E 59) Off Wind noise reduction (E 59) On Enhanced resolution (E 59) Auto Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (E 60) None Photo info (E 64) Auto info Image review (E 64) On Brightness (E 64) 3 Power saving (E 65) Off Reference Section Print date (E 66) Off Vibration reduction (E 67) On Motion detection (E 68) Auto AF assist (E 69) Auto
The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (E 25, E 26) Default Slide show effects (E 51) Classic Back ground music for slide show (E 51) None Frame interval for slide show (E 51) 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E 80) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 34) before selecting Reset all.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included) and movies DSCN Small copies (voice memo attachment included) SSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still pictures .JPG Movies .MOV Voice memos .
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-652 AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
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 Description A Solution Reference Section O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 61 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 16, 18 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display P This card cannot be used. P This card cannot be read. P Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No u Out of memory. N Album is full. No further pictures can be added. Solution Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. • Check that connectors are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S1200pj. Formatting deletes all data stored on the memory card.
Error Messages Display Description A Solution u A blink was detected in the picture just taken. One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the picture was taken. Check the picture in playback mode. N Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected picture. • Be sure that the picture meets editing requirements. • Movies cannot be edited. u Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie. Choose memory card with faster write speed.
Error Messages Display Description A Solution Destination in same time zone as home. – E 61 Lens error Q Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 22 P Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. E 23 System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on.
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Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ................. F 2 Memory Cards...............................................................................................................F 4 Cleaning..........................................................................................................................F 5 Storage ............................................................................................................................F 5 Troubleshooting............
Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A vi) 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.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance C The Battery C Charging AC Adapter Information • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device. • The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Memory Cards Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A 21) for more information about memory cards. • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. • We recommend using the camera to format memory cards that have never been used with the camera.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Lens Avoid touching the lens/projector window 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/projector window with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
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. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem A Cause/Solution • Confirm all connections. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. • When charging by connecting the camera to a computer, battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power. Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/ video cable. • The monitor turns off, while the projector is in operation. 23 22 23 Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera. 23 Camera becomes hot. The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area; this is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem A Cause/Solution • When camera is in playback mode, press the A button, shutter-release button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 6, 10 • The subject is too close to the camera. Try shooting with macro mode or in G (easy auto) mode or Close-up scene mode. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well.
Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. A Cause/Solution • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom is not available in the following situations. - When Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, or Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - When shooting in smart portrait mode. - When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16. - When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking in auto mode 99, E 69 40, 41, 45 47 51, E 39 52, E 43 Technical Notes and Index Image mode not available.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too dark (underexposed). A Cause/Solution • • • • • • The flash mode is set to W (off). Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Increase ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode or set the flash mode setting to X (fill flash). 55 28 54 58 51, E 41 44, 55 Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).
Troubleshooting Playback Problem A Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. File cannot be played back. • Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1200pj cannot be played back. • Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX S1200pj may not be enlarged. Cannot zoom in on picture. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1200pj and pictures copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures recorded in internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer. • Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be added to each category.
Troubleshooting Problem Cannot select paper size with camera. Projected pictures are not sharp. • Projector window is dirty. • The camera is placed too far or too close to the screen. Adjust the distance between the camera and the screen. • The picture is out of focus. Adjust the focus with the projector focus dial.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor File system File formats Image size (pixels) • Internal memory (approx. 94 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: MOV (video: H.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 200, 80 to 400) 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.
Specifications Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Power sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) Approx.
Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32× 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.5 oz) (excluding terminal cover) Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068–0.042 A Rated output DC 5.
Index Symbols A AC adapter E81 Adding favorite pictures E4 Advanced red-eye reduction 55 AF area mode 52, E42 AF assist 99, E69 Album E6 Aperture value 30 Apply selection button 4, 36, 83 Audio/video cable 72, E21, E81 Auto flash 55 Auto mode 50 Auto off 88, 100, E70 Auto sort mode 70, E7 Autofocus 52, 57, 93, E45, E58 Autofocus mode 52, 93, E45, E58 B Backlighting o 44 Battery 16, 18, 25, E81 Battery chamber 3 Battery charger 19 Battery latch 3, 16 Battery level 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Index Cross screen E16 Cyanotype E16 D Date and time 24, E61 Date format 24, E61 Daylight E37 Daylight saving time 25, 98, E62 Delete 34, 95, E56 Digital zoom 29, 99, E69 D-Lighting 71, E13 Dock Connector Cable 2 DPOF F18 DPOF printing E28 DSCN E80 Dusk/dawn i 42 E Easy auto mode 38 EH-69P ii, 18 EN-EL12 ii, 16, 18, E81 Enhanced resolution 93, E59 Exposure compensation 58 Extension E80 Eyelet for camera strap 2 F Technical Notes and Index Face detection 65 Face priority E42 Favorite pictures mode 70, E4
Index Monitor 3, 8, F5 Monitor settings 88, 98, E64 Motion detection 99, E68 MOV E80 Movie editing E34 Movie light 93, E59 Movie menu 93, E58 Movie options 93, E58 Movie playback 94 Movie recording 90 Multi selector 3, 6, 7, 11 Multi-shot 16 E39 Museum l 43 Q N Quick retouch 71, E12 Night landscape j 42 Night portrait e 41 Nikon Transfer 2 74 Number of exposures remaining 22, 62 R O Optional accessories E81 P Rechargeable battery E81 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 16, 18, E81 Recording movies 90 Red-ey
Index Skin softening 49, 67, E36 Slide show 71, 86, 88, E50 Slow sync 55 Small picture 71, E18 Smart portrait menu 49, E36 Smart portrait mode 47 Smile timer 49, E36 Snow z 41 Soft E16 Sound settings 99, E70 Speaker 3 Special effects mode 46 Sports d 40 SSCN E80 Strap 5 Subject tracking mode E44 Sunset h 41 T Telephoto 29 Televisions 72, E21 Time zone 98, E61, E63 Time zone and date 24, 98, E61 Tripod socket 3, F17 U Technical Notes and Index USB 100, E73 USB cable 72, E23 USB/audio/video output connecto
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