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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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DIGITAL CAMERA
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Water Resistance Read the following warnings before using the camera. Damage or malfunc- tion resulting from failure to observe the following precautions is not covered under warranty. The accessories provided with the camera are not water-resistant. Important: Read Before Use The COOLPIX S2 is not waterproof, and should never be immersed in water. It is water and dust tight, giving it water resistance equivalent to IEC 60529 IPX4 (“splash proof”). Its enclosures are intended for use indoo
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Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to fi nd the information you Introduction need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information First Steps that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. Basic Photography This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. More on Photography This icon marks tips, additional informa- tion that may be helpful when using the camera. Scene Mode This icon indicates that
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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 equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to pre
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Observe proper precautions when han- Handle moving parts with care dling batteries Care should be taken to prevent fi ngers Batteries may leak or explode if impr op- or other objects from being pinched in erly handled. Observe the following the sliding lens cover or other moving precautions when handling batteries for parts. use in this product: CD-ROMs Before replacing the battery, turn the The CD-ROMs supplied with this device product off. If you are using an AC should not be pla
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Notices No part of the manuals included with Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, trans- damages resulting from the use of this mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval product. system, or translated into any language While every effort has been made to in any form, by any means, without ensure that the information in these Nikon’s prior written permission. manuals is accurate and complete, we Nikon reserves the right to change the would appreciate
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Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res- quirements of the Canadian Interference pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement Causing Equipment Regulations. sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ..............................................................................................ii Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera....................................................................................... 2 The Monitor................................................................................................... 4 The MV-12 COOL-STATION............................................................................ 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter ..........
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Menu Guide 58 The Shooting Menu..................................................................................... 58 Image Mode ............................................................................................... 59 White Balance............................................................................................. 60 Exposure Compensation.............................................................................. 61 Continuous...............................................
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Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com- plex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circu
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S2 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normal
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Self-timer lamp ( 20) / Speaker ( 33, 40, 44) AF-assist illuminator Microphone Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) ( 33, 36, 44) Shutter-release button ( 16) Eyelet for Lens ( 84, camera 95) strap Memory card slot/ Battery- Sliding lens cover closed chamber cover ( 7, 10, 11) Sliding lens cover ( 12) Built-in fl ash ( 18) Memory card slot ( 10−11) Battery chamber ( 7) Movie ( 36) Battery latch ( 7) Choose from four movie modes. Scene ( 2
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Introduction Zoom ( / ) / button (menu) button (playback) ( 22, 35, 36, 58, ( 15, 22, 41, 42) button ( 17, 65, 72) 41, 65) Indicator lamp ( 9) / Flash lamp ( 16) Monitor ( 4, 14, 84, 95) (delete) button ( 17, 34, 40, 41, 44) Tripod socket Multi connector ( 6, 8) Multi connector cover ( 6, 8) Multi selector Menu navigation: Move cursor up. Shooting ( ): Display fl ash mode menu ( 18). Menu navigation: Cancel and re- Press center ( ) turn to previous menu, or move to make selec-
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Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and play- back (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 2 3 4 6 1 5 19 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 + + 1.0 1 1.0 .0 AUTO A AUTO UTO 999 999 999 14 12 AUTO 13 18 17 16 15 Playback 1 19 100NIKON 100NIKON 100NIKON 0 01.01.2005 01.01.2005 1.01.2005 3 2 18 00:00 00:00 00:00 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 4 5 17 6 16 15 14 9 / / 9999 9999 9999 9999 9 9999 999 13 12 10 7 8 11 :ST :ST :STA AR
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Introduction 1 Shooting mode.................. 14, 22, 36 12 Number of exposures 2 Exposure lock .................... 32, 39, 62 remaining................................ 14, 93 1 Movie length........................... 36, 38 3 Zoom indicator ............................ 15 2 13 Flash mode.................................... 18 4 Focus indicator ............................. 16 3 14 Exposure compensation................. 61 5 Battery level indicator ................... 14 15 Im
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Introduction The MV-12 COOL-STATION Place the camera in the supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION to: Charge the camera battery ( 8) View pictures on a television ( 45) Copy pictures to a computer ( 47) DC-IN connector Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 52) ( 8) USB connector ( 47, 52) Audio / video Camera connector ( 8) connector (A / V out; 45) The MV-12 COOL-STATION is not water-resistant. Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION Removing the Camera from the COOL- Open the multi conn
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First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover 1 Slide the cover in the direction shown () until it opens (). Insert the battery 2 Insert the battery as shown in the label at the en- trance to the battery chamber. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damag
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First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low. Connect the AC adapter to the MV-12 COOL-STATION 1 After connecting the AC adapter power cord to the AC inlet (), insert the DC plug into the COOL-STATION’s DC-IN connector () and then plug the power cord into a household AC power outlet (). The power lamp on the AC adapter will light (). 4 1 3 2 Turn the camera off 2 Charging the Battery Check that the camera power-on lamp is off.
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First Steps Charge the battery 4 The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. During charging, battery status is shown as follows: Indicator lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. Check that camera is correctly inserted in COOL-STATION. If cam- Flickers era is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement. About two hours are required to charge a fully depleted battery. Remove the camera from the COOL-STATION 5 Wh
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First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compat- ible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 82). If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera’s internal memory. Formatting ( 79) affects inter- nal memory only. If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback
