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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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DIGITAL CAMERA
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Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Adjust to length shown if wearing around neck. The Lens Cap The lens cap can be opened ( ) and closed ( ) while still attached to the camera. To remove the cap, open it and then pull and twist the hinge while lifting upward as shown at right. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora
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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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• Batteries are prone to leakage when Use appropriate cables fully discharged. To avoid damage to When connecting cables to the input the product, be sure to remove the bat- and output jacks, use only the cables teries when no charge remains. provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- • Discontinue use immediately should you pose, to maintain compliance with notice any change in the batteries, such product regulations. as discoloration or deformation. Handle moving parts with care • If liqui
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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. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries 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
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera......................................................................................... 2 The Monitor..................................................................................................... 4 First Steps 6 Inserting the Batteries..................................................................................... 6
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Color Options ................................................................................................. 64 The Playback Menu ......................................................................................... 65 Slide Show...................................................................................................... 67 Delete............................................................................................................. 68 Protect................................
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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 circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMER
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S4 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. The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the cam era. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Microphone Power-on lamp Speaker ( 10, 12) ( 33, 36, 44) ( 33, 40, 44) Power switch ( 10) Shutter-release button ( 15) Lens ( 13, 83, 94) Zoom ( / ) / control ( 14, 21, 34, 40, 41, 42, 44) Eyelet for camera strap Built-in fl ash ( 17) Power cord channel Self-timer lamp ( 19) / cover for optional AF-assist illuminator AC adapter ( 81) (LED; 15, 79, 82, 94) Lens in storage position Mode selector ( 12, 21, 36) Scene ( 21) Choose from fi fteen “scene
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Introduction (monitor) button (menu) button (delete) button ( 13, 33) ( 21, 35, 36, 58, 65, 72) ( 16, 34, 40, 41, 44) Monitor ( 4, 12, (playback) button 13, 83, 94) ( 16, 41, 65) Flash lamp ( 15) Connector cover ( 45, 47, 52) Cable connector ( 45, 47, 52) Tripod socket Memory card slot cover ( 8, 9) Battery-chamber latch ( 7) Battery-chamber cover Memory card slot ( 7) ( 8) Multi selector • Menu navigation: Move cursor up. • Shooting ( ): Display fl ash mode menu ( 17). Press left,
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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 1 100 10 11 + + + 1.0 1 1.0 .0 A AUTO AUTO UTO 999 999 999 14 12 AUTO 13 18 17 16 15 Playback 1 19 100NIKON 100NIKON 100NIKON 01.01.2005 001.01.2005 1.01.2005 3 2 18 00:00 000:00 0:00 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 4 5 17 6 16 15 14 9 // 99999 9999 999 9999 99999 999 13 12 10 7 8 11 :Start ::Start S
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Introduction 1 Shooting mode.................. 12, 21, 36 12 Number of exposures 2 Exposure lock .................... 32, 39, 62 remaining................................ 12, 92 1 Movie length........................... 36, 38 3 Zoom indicator ............................ 14 2 13 Flash mode.................................... 17 4 Focus indicator ............................. 15 3 14 Exposure compensation................. 61 5 Battery level indicator ................... 12 15 Im
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First Steps First Steps Inserting the Batteries The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of purchase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 bat- tery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 batteries. Charge the batteries (EN-MH1-B2 batteries only) 1 If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to S
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First Steps Insert the batteries 2 2.1 Open the battery-chamber cover Press the battery-chamber latch and slide the cover in the direction shown () until it opens (). 2.2 Insert the batteries Insert the batteries as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. 2.3 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the cover () and slide it in the direction shown until it latches (). Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure the power-on lamp has gone out before
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First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 13.5 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on com- patible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 81). If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera’s internal memory. Formatting ( 78) affects inter- nal memory only. If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playba
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First Steps Close the memory card slot cover 3 Close the cover () and slide it in the direction shown until it latches (). Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S4, memory cards must be formatted using the Format card option in the camera setup menu ( 78). Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confi rm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the
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First Steps Turning the Camera On Press the power switch until the power-on lamp lights. The power-on lamp shows camera status as follows: Power-on lamp Camera status On On Blinks Auto power off (standby mode) Flickers Batteries exhausted ( 85) Off Off Basic Setup The fi rst time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows: DA D DA ATE TE TE 1 2 Set time and date? No Yes C Cancel Cancel ancel Confirm C Confirm
