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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be
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Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • HDMI, logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licen
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
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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 equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of Do not use the camera or malfunction Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flamma
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For Your Safety Observe caution when Observe the following handling the battery precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the • Keep dry. Failure to observe this following precautions when handling precaution could result in fire or the battery for use in this product: electric shock. • Before replacing the battery, turn • Dust on or near the metal parts of the product off. If you are using the the plug should be rem
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Handle moving parts with care Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by Be car
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Notices • Consult the dealer or an Notice for Customers in the experienced radio/television U.S.A. technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CAUTIONS Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are Modifications designed to provide reasonable The FCC requires the user to be protection against harmful notified that any chang
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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. • F
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii Notices ..................................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................
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Table of Contents More on Playback.............................................................................................................................. 73 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................73 Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information..................................................................74 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...............................................
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Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ..........................................................110 Connecting to a TV........................................................................................................................... 110 Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 112 Before Connecting the Camera...........................................................
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S8000 digital camera. This manual was 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. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, This icon marks tips, additional inform
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Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning 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.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informat
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Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying o
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 13 2 45 6 Built-in flash raised 8 7 Lens cover closed Zoom control..................................................25 Power switch/power-on lamp 4 f : wide.....................................................25 .......................................................................17, 137 g : tele .......................................................25 1 5 Microphone (stereo)........................94, 104 h : thumbnail playback...........75, 7
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Introduction Parts of the Camera 12 34 5 6 15 16 71 8 9 101 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23 Battery-chamber/ 11 memory card slot cover....................12, 20 2 Rotary multi selector..................................... 9 12 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 3 A (shooting mode) button .............8, 40 13 Eyelet for camera strap............................. 11 4 b (movie-record) button ...............8, 104 14
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 131). Shooting 5 4 1 2 3 6 1 10 0 2 2 33 7 32 8 91011 31 29 28 30 12 27 26 + +1 1.0 .0 13 25 1 1600 600 1 1//250 250 F3 F3..5 5 9999 99 24 14 23 17 16 15 9999 99 1 1m m00s 00s 9999 9999 1 1m m00s 00s 22 21 20 19 18
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 5 1 2 3 4 1 155/05/20 /05/20 1 10 0 1 12:00 2:00 6 19 99999. 999. J JP P G G 17 18 16 15 14 7 13 8 9999/ 99/ 999 999 12 11 10 999/ 999/ 999 999 1 1m00s m00s 9 9999/9999 9999/9999 1 1m00s m00s a b 1 Date of recording .........................................18 10 Internal memory indicator ..................... 28 2 Time of recording.........................................18 11 Movie playback indicator..................... 109 3 Protect icon........
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Introduction Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 40). The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 79). • When the camera is off, holding down the c button wi
