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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S2600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) 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” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation” (A1).
Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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 Introduction A (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................................... 36 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings ....................................................................................................... 36 Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode..................................................................................... 37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .........................
Table of Contents The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 82 Reference Section ....................................................................................................................... E1 Introduction Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E2 Favorite Pictures Mode ...........................
Table of Contents Introduction h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ................................... E46 The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E47 Movie Options ............................................................................................................................................. E47 Autofocus Mode......................................................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera ............................................................2 The Camera Body ..............................................................................................................2 Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode ................................................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 9 Lens cover closed 8 1 Shutter-release button.................... 4, 5, 28 2 Zoom control........................................ 4, 5, 27 f: Wide-angle..................................... 4, 27 g: Telephoto..........................................4, 27 h: Thumbnail playback................ 5, 31 i: Playback zoom............................... 5, 31 j: Help..........
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 Charge lamp....................................17, E63 Flash lamp......................................................... 50 10 2 b (e movie-record) button..... 4, 5, 74 11 Tripod socket............................................F16 3 A (shooting mode) button ..................................................................4, 5, 8, 24 12 Speaker ........................................
Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Shooting mode button Main function Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen). 24 Zoom control Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom in, and rotate to f (h) to zoom out. 27 Multi selector See “Using the Multi Selector” for more information. 9, 10 Menu button Displays and hides the menu. 10, 36, 77, 82 When pressed halfway (i.e.
Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Multi selector Apply selection button See “Using the Multi Selector” for more information. • Switches from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full-frame display. • Adds and removes favorite pictures. • Plays back movies. A 66 21 31 79 9, 10 31 E4, E5 78 Menu button Displays and hides the menu. 10, 67, 82 Delete button Deletes images.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A82)).
Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 19 4 2 3 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation 1 5 6 15/05/2012 12:00 9999. JPG 18 17 16 7 8 15 14 999/ 999 13 10 12 1 Date of recording ......................................... 22 2 Time of recording......................................... 22 3 Voice memo icon .........................67, E44 4 Album icon in favorite pictures mode................ 66, E4 Category icon in auto sort mode................................ 66, E7 List by date 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.
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 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options 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 Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist The selected menu is displayed.
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On .............................................................................................20 Setting Display Language, Date and Time (First Use Only) .............................22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ......................................................................................24 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19. Battery latch • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.
Preparation 1 Insert 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. Push 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 Charge 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 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Charge lamp Description Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. Flashes quickly (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” (A22). • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 8m 0s 1350 Number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator Description b Battery level is high. B Battery level is 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.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. Date and time 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0 • When the settings are applied, the lens extends and the monitor display exits to shooting mode. OK? Yes No Daylight Saving Time C London Casablanca 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 (A82).
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 Press the multi selector H or I to choose a shooting mode. Auto mode • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Select A Auto mode. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 24 Multi selector 3 Press the k button. • The camera enters A (auto) mode and the A icon is displayed. • See “The Monitor” (A6) for more information about the shooting screen.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode A36 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A37) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. x Scene mode A39 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
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 26 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 Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera enters playback mode, and the last image captured is displayed in fullframe playback mode. b (e movie-record) button c (playback) button Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback A (shooting mode) button 2 Multi selector Use the multi selector to select an image to display. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG • Press H or J to view the previous image. • Press I or K to view the next image.
Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i) (A4). Playback Zoom g (i) 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 f (h) Display area guide Image is zoomed in • You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h)/g (i). Images can be zoomed up to 10×. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image 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 image currently displayed. • Erase selected images: Select multiple images and delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A33) for more information. • All images: Delete all images.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To undo the selection, press I to remove y. • Rotate the zoom control (A2) 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 images to be deleted and press the k button to apply the selection.
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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 images you want to take.
Shooting Features 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 (A37). 8m 0s 1350 On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A24-25) Shooting Features • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and setting AF area mode. The default setting is Face priority.
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 Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode On the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M d button Option Image mode Continuous ISO sensitivity A 57 E24 Shooting Features White balance Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is R 4320×3240.
A (Auto) Mode Option Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Description Allows you to change the color tones of images at the time of shooting. The available settings are Standard color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype. Allows you to select how the camera determines the focus area for autofocus, from Face priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or Subject tracking.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene modes shown as below are available. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M select a scene (A24-25) * The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Scene Mode and Features x Scene auto selector The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown below when the shot is framed. e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes • When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of still images. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. • To take images continuously, hold down the shutter-release button. Up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R 4320×3240. • The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. h Sunset O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. i Dusk/dawn Shooting Features 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 (A6) always glows green.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A53) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The active focus area can be moved by pressing the k button and then pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K. Before making any of the settings below, press the k button to cancel the focus-area selection.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) m Fireworks show O Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • The camera focuses at infinity. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A6) always glows green. n Black and white copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in print. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. • Use with macro mode (A53) when shooting a subject at close distance.
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 image at a time.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When human smiles are detected, the camera automatically releases the shutter without you having to press the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait (A24-25) 1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release button.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles. • See “Notes About Face Detection Function” (A62) for more information. C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A83) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A49): Flash mode (A50), self-timer (A52), and exposure compensation (A54). • See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A48) 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.
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) when shooting.
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” (A51) 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 self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 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 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector 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 images 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. Exposure compensation guide • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) 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 (A50) 1 2 3 Self-timer (A52) Macro (A53) Exposure compensation (A54) A (Auto mode) U Off Off 0.0 F (Smart portrait) U1 Off2 Off3 0.0 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below. Flash (A50) Shooting Features 1 2 3 4 5 Macro (A53) Exposure compensation (A54) x (A40) U1 Off Off2 0.0 b (A40) V Off Off2 0.0 c (A40) W2 Off Off2 0.0 d (A41) W 2 Off2 Off2 0.0 e (A41) V3 Off Off2 0.0 f (A41) V4 Off Off2 0.0 2 Z (A41) U Off Off 0.0 z (A42) U Off Off2 0.0 h (A42) W 2 Off Off2 0.0 i (A42) W2 Off Off2 0.
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) On the shooting screen M d button 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 ratio that is used when saving images. 3264×2448 2272×1704 Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in 1600×1200 which images will be used and the capacity of the 640×480 4224×2376 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 “Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A59) for more information. C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card.
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted function Motion detection Blink warning Digital zoom Setting Continuous (A37) ISO sensitivity (A37) Continuous (A37) Continuous (A37) AF area mode (A38) Descriptions When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled. When a setting other than Auto is selected, Motion detection is disabled. When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.
Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.
Face Detection B Notes About 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 as shown below, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector, Portrait (A40) or Night portrait (A41) scene mode • Smart portrait mode Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A67).
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 (A37) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame. 8m 0s 1350 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 images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG Auto sort 4/ 4 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes c Play A30 All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. Favorite pictures E4 Only images added to albums are played back. Images should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A5).
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu for the current playback mode is displayed. Item 2 3 A k Quick retouch1 E12 I D-Lighting1 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images.
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 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (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, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 8m 0s 1350 15s In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 20s 4s Recording and Playing Back Movies 15/05/2012 15:30 0 0 1 0 .
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 still images. 1 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) (A77). * Maximum movie length shown in the illustrations may differ from the actual display.
Recording Movies B Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • When Electronic VR (A83) is set to Auto in the setup menu, the angle of view (the area captured in the recorded movie) is smaller than when taking still images. • Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins.
Recording Movies B Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time Movie options (A77) n HD 720p (1280×720) Internal memory (approx. 39 MB) –1 15 min m VGA (640×480) W QVGA (320×240) Memory card (4 GB)2 25 s 45 min 1 min 32 s 2 h 45 min All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary depending on the make of memory card. 1 n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected when saving movies to the camera’s internal memory.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) On the shooting screen M d button M D tab (A10) The following options can be adjusted. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Item Description A E47 Autofocus mode Select between A Single AF (default setting), which locks focus when movie recording starts, and B Fulltime AF which focuses continuously during movie recording.
Movie Playback 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. 15/05/2012 15:30 0 0 1 0 . AV I • Press the multi selector to choose the desired movie. • Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A76). 20s 2 Press the k button. • The movie is played back. 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. The operations described below are available.
Movie Playback Adjusting the Volume Rotate the zoom control to g or f (A5) during movie playback. Deleting a Movie File To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback mode (A31) and press the l button (A32). Recording and Playing Back Movies B Note About Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S2600 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 • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A10) for information about using the camera’s menus. • See “The Setup Menu” (E49) in Reference Section for more information.
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A10) The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo.
The Setup Menu Option Description A E56 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 r indicator glows green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed. The default setting is Auto. • When using certain shooting modes or settings, motion is not detected. In this case the r indicator is not displayed.
The Setup Menu Description A 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 images to a computer and save them before formatting. E60 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 ............................................................................................. E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E4 Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................... E7 List by Date Mode .....
Reference Section Using Panorama Assist Use a tripod for the best results. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M U Panorama assist * The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector). 1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction in which images will be joined and press the k button. Reference Section • Panorama direction icons are displayed.
Using Panorama Assist 4 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 1. 8m 0s End B 1347 Notes About Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A57) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
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 Images in an Album Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures Use the multi selector to select an album and then Favorite pictures press the k button to play back images in the selected album. • The following operations are available from the album selection screen. Choose icon - d button: Changes the albums icon (their colors and shapes) (E6). - l button: Deletes all images in the selected album.
Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums From the album selection screen (A66, E5), 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 About Icons for Albums • Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted in to categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort mode Select a category with the multi selector, and press the Portraits k button to play back images in the selected category. • The following operation is available while the category selection screen is displayed. - l button: Deletes all images in the selected Other scenes category.
Auto Sort Mode B Notes About Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999 images or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new images and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. Display images and movies that could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A30) or list by date mode (E9).
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date Select a date with the multi selector, and press the k List by date button to play back images captured on the selected 20/05/2012 3 date. 15/05/2012 2 • The first image captured on the selected date is 10/05/2012 1 displayed. 05/05/2012 10 • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed.
Editing Images (Still Images) Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S2600 to edit images in-camera and store them as separate files (E69). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (E12) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (E12) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.
Editing Images (Still Images) C Restrictions on Image 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 Glamour retouch The glamour retouch, small picture or crop functions can be used. The quick retouch, D-Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be used together. An editing function other than glamour retouch can be used.
Editing Images (Still Images) k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M k Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the degree of enhancement performed and press the k button. • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press the d button.
Editing Images (Still Images) s Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M s Glamour retouch 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose All or Skin softening and press the k button. Glamour retouch • All: Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller, and make eyes look larger. • Skin softening: Soften facial skin tones • The preview screen is displayed.
Editing Images (Still Images) p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M p Filter effects Type Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect Reference Section 1 Description Give the image a soft look by blurring from the center outward. In images captured with face detection (A61) or pet detection (A45) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
Editing Images (Still Images) 3 Check the results, and press the k button. Preview • A new, edited copy is created. • Press J to select a previous screen. • To exit without saving the copy, press the d button. Back • Copies created with the filter effects option can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode. Save 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Editing Images (Still Images) a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 2 Enlarge the image for cropping (A31). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the image until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Connect the camera to a television using the included audio/video cable to play back images 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 (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 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. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. Reference Section 4 The camera is automatically turned on.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Images One by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E19), follow the procedure described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/05 2012 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 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 (Direct Print) 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 (Direct Print) Print all images One copy each of all images 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 images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E36).
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A57) for information about Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
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 On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description Reference Section 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 8 pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to R 4320×3240.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • 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 On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M ISO sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Color Options On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option n Standard color (default setting) Description Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) AF Area Mode On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description Reference Section a Face priority (default setting) When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A61) for more information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the 8m 0s face closest to the camera.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Option x Manual Description Select one of 99 focus areas in the Focus area 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 On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button 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. If the camera detects a human face, it automatically registers the human face and begins tracking that face. 1 Register a subject.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Autofocus Mode On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M d button 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.
Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A57) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening On the smart portrait mode screen M d button M Skin softening Enable skin softening. Option Description S High When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to R Normal (default setting) soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can Q Low select the amount of effect that is applied.
Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof On the smart portrait mode screen M d button M Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Option Description y On Enables blink warning. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds.
The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (E10) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M a Print order When printing images stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F18) printer’s card slot.
The Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Print order • Choose Date and press the k button to print the Done shooting date on all images in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter Date Info speed and aperture value information on all images in the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order and exit. Images selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
The Playback Menu B Notes About Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, or category, or captured on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to mark the selected images for printing without changing the marking of other images.
The Playback Menu B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F18) 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 (E23).
The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M b Slide show Play back images 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. Slide show • To change the interval between images, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press Start the k button before choosing Start.
The Playback Menu d Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See “Selecting Images” (E42). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E60). Protected images are recognized by the s icon (A7).
The Playback Menu Selecting Images The image selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following operations: • Print order>Select images (E36) • Protect (E41) • Rotate image (E43) • Copy>Selected images (E46) • Welcome screen>Select an image (E49) • Delete>Erase selected images (A33) Protect Back Follow the procedures described below to choose the images. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired image.
The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded images are displayed with playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. Select an image in the image selection screen (E42).
The Playback Menu E Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for images. • 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 About Voice Memos • When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the image and its voice memo are deleted. • Voice memos attached to protected images cannot be deleted.
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M h Copy Copy images 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. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
The Movie Menu Movie Options On the shooting screen M d button M D tab M Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. Option n HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting*) m VGA (640×480) W QVGA (320×240) Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen TV. Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Image size: 320 × 240 pixels * When recording in the internal memory, the default setting is m VGA (640×480).
The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode On the shooting screen M d button M D tab M Autofocus mode Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed movies. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the 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 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 an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image selection screen is displayed, select an image (E42) and press k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Description Reference Section 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 05 2012 • 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.
The Setup Menu 3 Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Time zone London, Casablanca 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 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 Press the 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): Image is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is captured and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. Off: Image is not displayed after it is captured. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.
The Setup Menu Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 8m 0s Framing grid+auto info 1350 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/ 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) Press the d button M z tab M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E39). 15.05.2012 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on the images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the images. k Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
The Setup Menu Electronic VR Press the d button M z tab M Electronic VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting. Option Description w Auto When taking still images, electronic vibration reduction is enabled when R (A6) is displayed in the monitor and all of the conditions below are met. • Flash mode is set to Off or Slow sync. • A slow shutter speed is used. • Continuous is set to Single. • The subject is dark.
The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z tab M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. 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 Press the 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 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the 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 Press the 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 images to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
The Setup Menu Language Press the d button M z tab M Language Choose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
The Setup Menu Charge by Computer Press the d button M z tab M Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable. Option Description Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
The Setup Menu C Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. When the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. Flashes quickly (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 Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the 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 (A61) in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E30) is selected for AF area mode option). • Scene auto selector (A40), Portrait (A40), or Night portrait (A41) is selected for the scene mode.
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. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? 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 Press the d button M z tab M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Auto Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Off Macro mode (A53) Off Exposure compensation (A54) 0.
The Setup Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Normal Skin softening (E34) Smile timer (E34) On Blink proof (E35) Off Movie Menu Option Default value When inserting a memory card: n HD 720p (1280×720) When using the internal memory: m VGA (640×480) Movie options (E47) Autofocus mode (E48) Single AF Wind noise reduction (E48) Off Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E49) Default value None Auto info Image review (E53) On Brightness (E53) 3 Print date (E55) Off Electronic VR (E56)
The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (E20, E21) Default Frame interval for slide show (E40) 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E69) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images (A32) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Images, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 0 0 0 1 .J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images (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 images .JPG Movies .AVI Voice memos .
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL191 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Reference Section 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.
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 A Cause/Solution O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E50 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn off and the power-on lamp will flash rapidly.
Error Messages Display Image cannot be saved. Album is full. No further pictures can be added. A Cause/Solution Error occurred while saving image. Format internal memory or memory card. Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card, or format internal memory or memory card. Image cannot be used for welcome screen. The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen.
Error Messages Display File contains no image data. A Cause/Solution File not created with COOLPIX S2600. File cannot be viewed on COOLPIX S2600. View file using a computer or the devices used to create or edit this file. – No images available for a slide show. E40 This image cannot be deleted. Image is protected. Disable protection. E41 Travel destination is in the current time zone. Destination in same time zone as home. E50 Lens error The lens is not working properly.
Error Messages Display Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt Cause/Solution Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty. Replace ink cartridge, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* An error caused by the image file occurred. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing. A – – * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance .................. F2 Memory Cards................................................................................................................F5 Cleaning...........................................................................................................................F6 Storage .............................................................................................................................F6 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” (Avi) when using or storing the device. The Camera 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 B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Battery Technical Notes and Index • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Charging AC Adapter • 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 Cleaning Lens Avoid touching the lens with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
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 flashes, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/ video cable. 21 20 21 Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp flashes rapidly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp flashes for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera. 21 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 Problem Camera cannot focus. Images are blurred. 39, 43, 53 • Use flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable electronic vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use BSS. 50 37, E28 83, E56, E57 37, 43, E26 52 • Use tripod and self-timer. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Technical Notes and Index Optical zoom cannot be used. F10 29 83, E58 21 Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor.
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 Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 in A (auto) mode. - When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking in A (auto) mode. - When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - When shooting in smart portrait mode. 83, E58 37, E26 38, E31 40, 41, 45 46 Image mode not available.
Troubleshooting Problem Images are too dark (underexposed). Images are too bright (overexposed). 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). Adjust exposure compensation.
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 S2600 cannot be played back. – 78 Cannot zoom in on image. • Images captured with cameras other than COOLPIX S2600 may not be enlarged. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.
Troubleshooting Problem The recorded images are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. A Cause/Solution • The desired image was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Images recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S2600 and images copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Images recorded in internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S2600 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. 39 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF, Exif 2.
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 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) 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 Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Approx. 121 g (4.3 oz) (with battery and SD memory card) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols A AC adapter 17, E70 Adding favorite pictures E4 Advanced red-eye reduction 51 AF area mode 38, E30 AF assist 83, E58 Album E6 Aperture value 28 Audio/video cable 68, E17, E70 Auto flash 51 Auto mode 36 Auto off 83, E59 Auto sort menu 67, E7 Auto sort mode 66, E7 Autofocus 38, 53, 77, E33, E48 Autofocus mode 38, 77, E33, E48 AVI E69 B Backlighting o 44 Battery 14, 16, 23, E70 Battery chamber 3 Battery charger 17, E70 Battery latch 3, 14 Battery level 20 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cove
Index Connector cover 3 Continuous 37, E26 Copying pictures 67, E46 Crop 31, E16 Cross screen 67, E14 Cyanotype 38, E29 D Date and time 22, E50 Date format 22, E50 Daylight E24 Daylight saving time 23, 82, E51 Delete 32, 79, E45 Digital zoom 27, 83, E58 Direct print 68, E18 D-Lighting 67, E12 DPOF F18 DPOF printing E23 DSCN E69 Dusk/dawn i 42 E Technical Notes and Index EH-69P ii, 16 Electronic VR 83, E56 EN-EL19 ii, 14, 16, E70 Exposure compensation 54 Extension E69 Eyelet for camera strap 2 F Face det
Index M Macro mode 53 Memory card 18, 19 Memory card slot 3, 18 Miniature effect 67, E14 Monitor 3, 6, F6 Monitor settings 82, E53 Motion detection 83, E57 Movie length 74, 76 Movie menu 77, E47 Movie options 77, E47 Movie playback 78 Movie recording 74 Multi selector 3, 4, 5, 9 Multi-shot 16 37, E26 Museum l 43 Power switch 2, 20, 21 Power-on lamp 2, 20, 21 Preset manual E25 Print 67, 68, E20, E21 Print date 23, 82, E37, E39, E55 Print order 67, E36 Printer 68, E18 Protect settings 67, E41 Q Quick retou
Index Slide show 67, E40 Slow sync 51 Small picture 67, E15 Smart portrait menu 48, E34 Smart portrait mode 46 Smile timer 48, E34 Snow z 42 Soft 67, E14 Sound settings 83, E59 Speaker 3 Sports d 41 SSCN E69 Standard color 38, E29 Strap ii, 11 Subject tracking 38, E31, E32 Sunset h 42 T Technical Notes and Index Telephoto 27 Televisions 68, E17 Thumbnail display 31 Time zone 82, E50, E52 Time zone and date 22, 82, E50 Tripod socket 3, F16 U USB cable 68, E19 USB/audio/video output connector 3, 68, E17,
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