DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual En
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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................36 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 37 Shooting in Scene Mode ...................................................................................................................37 Choosing a Scene Mode ...........................................................
Table of Contents D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 76 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................76 The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................77 D Selecting Movie Options...................
Table of Contents a Menus ............................................................................................................................................................. 118 c Welcome Screen....................................................................................................................................... 119 d Date .................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
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.
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 Lens cover closed 4 Zoom control..................................................27 f : Wide ....................................................27 g : Tele.......................................................27 1 h : Thumbnail playback..........57, 59 i : Playback zoom..............................60 j : Help .....................................................13 4 Built-in microphone............................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 Introduction 14 15 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 25 2 Rotary multi selector...................................10 10 17 18 Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter connection) ........................137 3 A (shooting mode) button .................... 8 11 k (apply selection) button................... 10 Charge lamp ............................................17, 84 Flash lamp .................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 123). Shooting 4 31 30 28 1 2 2 5 29 7 8 9 27 10 11 12 21 1600 1/250 26 25 24 23 22 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 3 Shooting mode*............ 24, 37, 51, 54, 76 Macro mode .............................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 5 1 15 14 13 18 17 16 2 3 4 6 15/11/2009 12:00 9999.JPG 12 11 999 10 9 999 7 999 999 9999 9999 a 8 1m0 0s 1m0 0s b 1 Date of recording .........................................20 9 Internal memory indicator ..................... 30 2 Time of recording.........................................20 10 Movie playback indicator........................ 78 3 Protect icon ...................................................113 11 List by date guide ......
Basic Operations The A (shooting mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to change to shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the “shooting-mode selection menu” and change the shooting mode. Shooting-mode Selection Menu Use the rotary multi selector (A 10) to select the following shooting modes. 1 2 3 4 5 Auto mode 1. A Auto mode (A 24) 2. x Scene mode (A 37)* 3. F Smart portrait mode (A 51) 4. s Subject tracking mode (A 54) 5.
Basic Operations The c (playback) Button Introduction • Press the c button in shooting mode to change to playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode to display the “playback-mode selection menu” and change the playback mode. • When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. Playback-mode Selection Menu Use the rotary multi selector (A 10) to select the following playback modes. 1 2 3 Play 1. c Playback mode (A 30) 2. F Auto sort mode (A 64) 3.
Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selections. Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 32) menu Rotate to select an item* Display n (self-timer) (A 34) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A 36) guide Apply selection Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A 35) menu * Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Basic Operations Menu Display Choose the option on the right*/ Proceed to the next screen (apply selection) Apply selection (advance display to the next screen) Choose the option below* Choose the option on the left*/ Return display to the previous screen Scene auto selector Introduction Choose the option above* Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit * Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Basic Operations The d button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode. • Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 11). • Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Exit Introduction Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Back Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 16). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. First Steps Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2). 2 Insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery B First Steps Turn the camera off (A 19) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. First Steps 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. 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.
Charging the Battery 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. First Steps • The camera’s charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. • About 4 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet. Charge lamp 5 Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Not charging.
Charging the Battery B Notes on Charging AC Adapter First Steps • Do not use the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P with any device that is not supported. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (A ii) thoroughly before using the EH-68P. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A 141) thoroughly before using the battery. • The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets.
Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera C First Steps Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn off the camera. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. • When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode (A 30).
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button. • For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 10). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) • Press J to return to the previous item. Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K. • The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 45 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 138). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card, and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a Memory Card B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card. B First Steps If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned Card is not formatted.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend. • Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed on the monitor.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of camera shake. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approx. 45 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card. Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 26 • When taking pictures in the portrait (vertical) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. • Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated. Zoom out Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in the g direction will trigger digital zoom.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode • The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 13). • Camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green. 1/250 F2.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode A (shooting mode) button • The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K, to view additional pictures (A 10). • Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal Rotary multi c (Playback) memory.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Thumbnail display/ Calendar display Use g (i) f (h) k Change playback mode c A 60 57, 59 10 61, 64 A Switch to shooting mode C Press the A button or the shutter-release button. 30 Pressing the c Button to Turn on the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5 to 4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to auto). The following flash modes are available. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 33).
Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A 125) in the setup menu (A 116) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 125) to Off in the setup menu (A 116) when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). • The macro mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the k button. • The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the exposure and press the k button. • When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting in Scene Mode Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 32), n = self-timer (A 34), p = macro mode (A 35), o = exposure compensation (A 36). Q x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 45) for more information. X U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.
Shooting in Scene Mode d Sports X W n Off p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. O e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. • If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
Shooting in Scene Mode Q f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 125) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. X V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.
Shooting in Scene Mode OQ i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • AF-assist illuminator (A 127) does not light. X W n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode Q k Close-up Shooting Suited for the Scene Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 35) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Shooting in Scene Mode O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • AF-assist illuminator (A 127) does not light. X W n Off p Off 0.0 o 0.0* o 0.
Shooting in Scene Mode Q p Panorama assist Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 49) for more information. m Shooting Suited for the Scene 44 W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and therefore may take more time to save.
Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
Shooting in Scene Mode B Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the expected scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A 37). C Focusing When Using Scene Auto Selector Mode • When using scene auto selector mode, if the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106).
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose u Food (A 37). • Macro mode (A 35) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose white balance.
Shooting in Scene Mode 4 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down. • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. 1/250 F2.7 Shooting Suited for the Scene B Note on Food Mode • Flash mode is disabled.
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 125) in the setup menu (A 116) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose p Panorama assist (A 37).
Shooting in Scene Mode 4 Shoot the second picture. • Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image. 5 End 12 End 8 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 2. Shooting Suited for the Scene B Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken.
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Using Smart Portrait Mode At the default setting, the camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically (smile timer function). The skin softening function makes a human subject’s skin appear smoother. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to choose F, and then press the k button. Smart portrait • Smart portrait mode is selected.
Using Smart Portrait Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 107) for more information about face priority. C Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer (Standby Mode) When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 128) will turn the camera off in the following situations if no operations are performed. • The camera is unable to detect any face.
Using Smart Portrait Mode Smile timer • On (default setting): Among the detected faces, if a smile is detected in the face that is framed by a double border, the camera automatically releases the shutter. • Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically using smile timer; the shutter is only released when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When smile timer is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (A 6).
Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a person’s face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking).
Subject Tracking Mode 3 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • If the camera focuses on the focus area framed by the double border when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border turns green and the focus is locked. 1/250 F2.7 • If the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.
Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Menu The subject tracking menu contains the following options. Press the d button in subject tracking mode to display the subject tracking menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. Image mode Allows you to set Image mode (A 96). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).
More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode. 1/ 10 The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback. To Use Description Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to choose pictures.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C Icons on the Thumbnails Print-set icon When pictures that are marked for Print set (A 92) or Protect (A 113) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Rotate the zoom control towards f (h) during playback mode when 16 thumbnails are displayed (A 57) to change to Calendar display. Move the cursor and choose the image according to the 3 date. Dates will be underlined in yellow if there are pictures taken on that date. The following operations can be performed while the Calendar is displayed. To Use Description Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to select a date.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 30) zooms in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on the monitor. • The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same date. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the list by date screen. To Use Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to select a date. Select date Switch to full-frame playback k Delete pictures l View list by date menu Change playback mode Description d c Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to operate the following menus to be applied to only the pictures taken on the specified date.
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them. If the F auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting.
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Types of Folders and their Content Categories Description Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 51) while smile timer was set to On. Y Portraits Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 24) using face priority (A 106). Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, and Backlight* scene modes (A 37). Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 52) while smile timer was set to Off. U Landscape Pictures taken using the Landscape* scene mode (A 37).
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Auto Sort Mode The following operations are possible from the auto sort folder list screen. To Use Description A Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H,I,J or K to select the folder. Select the folder Switch to full-frame playback k Deleting pictures l Change playback mode c 10 Press the k button to display the first picture 31 in the selected folder. Press the l button after selecting pictures from the folder, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame playback (A 30) or thumbnail playback (A 57) and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. • The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed. 3 Press and hold the k button to record voice memo.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame playback (A 30) or thumbnail playback (A 57) and press the d button. 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.JPG • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. • The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S640 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 139). Editing function Quick retouch (A 71) D-Lighting (A 72) Skin softening (A 73) Small picture (A 74) Crop (A 75) C Description Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Makes the subject’s skin appear smoother.
Editing Pictures D Original Pictures and Edited Copies • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original. • Even if the pictures that are marked for print set (A 92) or protect (A 113) are used for editing, these settings will not be reflected on the edited copies.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose I DLighting and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Making Skin Appear Smoother: Skin Softening Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken, to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose e Skin softening and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120 1 Description Suitable for television playback. Suitable for displaying on web pages. Suitable for e-mail attachments. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 60) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame display (A 30) by rotating the zoom control to the g (i) direction. • To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to select D, and then press the k button. Movie • The amount of available recording time is shown in the monitor (A 77).
The Movie Menu Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 77) settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Selecting Movie Options Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 30), movies are recognized by the movie options (A 77) icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/11/2009 15:30 0010. AAVI VI 10s Use the zoom control g or f during playback to adjust the volume. Rotating the rotary multi selector enables fastforwarding/rewinding. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack. Yellow White 3 Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, ViewNX for viewing transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The camera automatically turns on. The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Source device Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default settings, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
Connecting to a Computer C Using a Card Reader The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. • If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • Insert a memory card into the card reader or similar device, and refer to the steps 4 and 5 to transfer pictures.
Connecting to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer When connecting the camera to a computer via the supplied USB cable while Auto (default setting) is selected for the Charge by computer option (A 131) in the setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. See “Before Connecting the Camera” (A 80) and “Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer” (A 81) for more information on connecting the camera to a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 The camera automatically turns on. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen (2) will be displayed. 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2009 NO.
Connecting to a Printer B If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (A 131) in the camera’s setup menu to Off, then connect the camera again. B Connecting the 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.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 86), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button. Print selection 15/11 2009 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, or to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 86), print pictures by following the procedure below.
Connecting 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. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 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.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. Print all images 018 prints Start print Cancel Exit Print the pictures in the print order that was created using Print set (A 92). • The menu shown at right will be displayed.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible printers or in print shops (A 157). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done • Choose Date and press the k button to print the date Date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Info • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture) on all Exit pictures in the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order. 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set If more than 99 pictures are selected as a result of adding the current settings, the screen shown at right will be displayed. • If Yes is selected, the previous settings are deleted and only the current settings remain. • If Cancel is selected, the current settings are deleted and only the previous settings remain. Print set Too many images selected.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 24), the shooting menu contains the following options. A Image mode A 96 Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality (compression)) to be used when recording. Also available when using other shooting modes (except movie mode). B White balance A 98 Match white balance to the light source. G Metering A 100 Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy”, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Setting Internal memory (approx.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance”.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). 1 2 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Flash will be switched off when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. U Single (default setting) One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 143) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended. E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF-Area Mode Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Choose how the focus area is determined. When using digital zoom, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option. a Face priority Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (“Shooting with Face Priority” ➝ A 106).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The focus area is always positioned at the center of the screen. 13 Focus area B Notes on AF Area Mode This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 109) Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a face, the face is automatically detected and the camera focuses on the face. The face priority function will be enabled for scenarios such as the following. • Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A 104) • When Scene auto selector (A 45), Portrait (A 38) or Night portrait (A 39) is chosen for scene mode • When using smart portrait mode (A 51) 1 Frame the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Notes on Face Priority Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Autofocus Mode Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. A Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. k Quick retouch A 71 Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I D-Lighting A 72 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. e Skin softening A 73 Make the subject’s skin appear smoother. a Print set A 92 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Select images in Print set (A 92) Erase selected images in Delete (A 113) Protect (A 113) Rotate image (A 114) Selected images in Copy (A 115) • Setup menu: Select an image in Welcome screen (A 119) Erase selected images Back Follow the procedure described below to select pictures.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. Slide show Pause • To change the interval between pictures, choose Start Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press Frame intvl the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (see “Selecting Pictures” (A 111) for more information). Erase all images Delete all pictures. B Notes on Deletion d Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 111), and press the k button to display the Rotate image screen.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. • 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. • All images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 111).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a c d e f g U Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus h u i k l/m n o V d 116 Menus A 118 Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen A 119 Select the welcome screen that is displayed when the camera is turned on. Date A 120 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A 123 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. Date imprint A 124 Imprint date on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p r Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. A 134 A 136 Displaying the Setup Menu Choose the z tab in the menu screen. 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen. • When using A (auto) mode, smart portrait mode, subject tracking mode, playback mode, and movie mode 2 Press J on the rotary multi selector. • For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 10).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press K or the k button. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Exit • The setup menu options will be selectable. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 10). • To exit the setup menu, press the d button, or press J and select another tab. a Menus Press the d button M z (setup menu) (A 117) M a Menus Choose how menus are displayed.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (setup menu) (A 117) M c Welcome screen Select the welcome screen that is displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 111), and press the k button.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M d Date Set the camera’s internal clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time. • Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press J or K. • Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I, or rotate the rotary multi selector.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Time zone 15/11/2009 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. B - 04:00 Back Time zone 15/11/2009 11:30 EDT:New York Toronto, Lima Home time zone Travel destination Exit Backup Battery The camera’s internal clock uses a backup battery that is independent from the camera’s battery.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A 21) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M e Monitor settings Change the settings for the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 94). 15.11.2009 Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus The date is imprinted in pictures. Date and time The date and time are imprinted in pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M g Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Set vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. On (default setting) Off Vibration reduction is disabled.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l/m Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M l Format memory/ m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu V Charge by Computer Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M V 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 (A 84). 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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M d Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority (A 106) in the following shooting modes.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations can be performed when the Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen. Did someone blink? Exit To Enlarge and display the detected face Return to full-frame playback Use g (i) f (h) Rotate the zoom control to f (h). l Press the l button. k The camera returns to shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Default value Flash mode (A 32) Auto Self-timer (A 34) OFF Macro mode (A 35) OFF Exposure compensation (A 36) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Image mode (A 96) I Normal (4000) White balance (A 98) Auto Metering (A 100) Matrix Continuous (A 101) Single ISO sensitivity (A 102) Auto Color options (A 103) Standard color AF area mode (A 104) Auto Autofocus mode (A 108) Single AF Setup Menu Default value Text Welcome screen (A 119) None Photo info (A 123) Auto info Brightness (A 123) 3 Date imprint (A 124) Off Vibration reduction (A 125) On Motion detect
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (A 88, 89) Default Slide show (A 112) 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 139) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 113) before selecting Reset all. • The following items remain unaffected when the camera is reset with Reset all.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR)1 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Insert the AC adapter cord into the groove deeply in the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the groove, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Quick Retouch, D-Lighting, and Skin softening copies (voice memo attachment included) DSCN Extension (signifies the file type) Still pictures Movies Voice memos .JPG .AVI .
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Camera C The Battery Technical Notes • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
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 Solution A Technical Notes Clock not set. Set clock. 120 B Battery is running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 14, 16 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 14, 16 P Battery temperature high Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes N Out of memory. Problem Solution • Choose smaller image mode. • Delete unnecessary images. Memory card is full. • Replace memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. Error occurred while Format internal memory or recording picture. memory card. Camera has run out of file numbers. P Image cannot be saved. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Replace the memory card, or format the internal memory/ memory card.
Error Messages Display Problem No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. N Memory contains no images. Solution No pictures are contained in the Select a folder containing the folder selected in the sorted pictures. auto sort mode. No pictures can be played back in the auto sort mode. N File contains no image data. File not created with this camera. P This file cannot be played back. 64 Play back the pictures using the playback mode or the list by date 65 mode.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A System error Q Turn camera off, remove and Error has occurred in reinsert battery, and turn camera camera’s internal on. If error persists, contact retailer 14, 19 circuitry. or Nikon-authorized service representative. PR Printer error: check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing. * – PR Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Camera turns off without warning. Technical Notes Date and time of recording are not correct. Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored Camera settings reset. 121 to their default values. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow Monitor turns off, and battery to cool down before resuming use. After the the power-on lamp lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off 19 blinks rapidly. automatically, but you can also press the power switch to turn it off manually.
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). A Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. 76 • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution When V (auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction” of the Night Unexpected results portrait scene mode is applied during shooting, Inoccurred when flash is Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied set to auto with redto areas not affected by red-eye. Set a flash mode other eye reduction. than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and select a scene mode other than Night portrait, then shoot.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures not displayed on television. The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. A 130 22 64 115 – 65 19 24 81 – 80 83 131 Technical Notes The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. Cause/Solution • The Video mode setting in setup menu has not been set correctly.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S640 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 Technical Notes Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12.2 million 1/2.33-in. CCD; approx. 12.
Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminal Power sources Charging time Battery life* Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity [W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft.
Specifications • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (73 (±4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to I Normal (4000).
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols Technical Notes 158 R 50 k Apply selection button 10 A Auto mode 24 F Auto sort mode 64 l Delete button 30, 31, 68, 78 o Exposure compensation 36 m Flash mode 32 j Help 13 C List by date mode 61 p Macro mode 35 d Menu button 12 D Movie mode 76 c Playback button 9, 30 c Playback mode 30 i Playback zoom 60 C Scene mode 37 n Self timer 34 z Setup menu 116 A Shooting mode button 8 a Smart portrait mode 51 s Subject tracking mode 54 g Tele 27 h Thumbnail Playback 57, 59 f Wide 27 .AVI 139 .
Index Delete 30, 68, 78, 113 Digital zoom 27, 127 D-Lighting 72 DPOF 157 DPOF print 91 DSCN 139 Dusk/dawn i 41 Image copy 115 Image mode 96, 97 Image size 96 Internal memory 22 Internal memory indicator 25 ISO sensitivity 33, 102 E Lamp indicator 5 Landscape c 38 Language 130 Lens 4, 154 Lens cover 4 Li-ion rechargeable battery 14 List by date menu 63 List by date mode 61 Lithium-ion type battery 16, 137 EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) 16 EN-EL12 16 Exposure compensation 36 Extension 139 Eyelet for camera strap 5 F
Index Night portrait e 39 Nikon Transfer 80, 81 Number of exposures remaining 24, 97 O Optical zoom 27 Optional accessories 137 P Technical Notes Panorama assist p 44, 49 Panorama Maker 80, 83 Paper size 88, 89 Party/indoor f 40 PictBridge 85, 157 Playback 30, 57, 59, 60, 68, 78 Playback menu 110 Playback mode 30 Playback zoom 60 Playback-mode selection menu 9 Portrait b 38 Power 19, 20, 24 Power switch 19, 20, 24 Preset manual 99 Press halfway 13 Print 88, 89, 92 Print set 92 Print Set Date Option 93,
Index U USB cable 81, 86, 137 V Vibration reduction 25, 125 Video mode 130 ViewNX 82 Vivid color 103 Voice memo 67 Volume 68, 78 W Welcome screen 119 White balance 98 Wide 27 Z Zoom control 27 Technical Notes 161
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