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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene - Highsensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Anti-shake Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
Introduction For Your Safety Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • • • • Introduction 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.
For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. 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.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction 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 Introduction CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................ii Introduction For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii Notices................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ...............................................................32 Macro Close-up Mode .....................................................................................33 Introduction Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode...............................................................................................................34 High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ...................................................
Table of Contents Voice Recordings ............................................................................................75 Making Voice Recordings ...............................................................................75 Changing the Sound Quality ..........................................................................76 Sound Quality .............................................................................................76 Playing Voice Recordings ....................................
Table of Contents Introduction A Delete ..................................................................................................109 D Protect ............................................................................................... 109 E Transfer Marking ................................................................................110 G Rotate Image .......................................................................................110 L Copy...........................................
About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: j This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. l This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. k This icon marks notes, information that should be read before 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.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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”.
Parts of the Camera Introduction Zoom control (c 24) See also: • t (wide): c 24 • v (tele): c 24 • j (thumbnail playback): c 50 • k (playback zoom): c 51 • l (help): c 11 m (one-touch portrait) button (c 48) u (D-Lighting) button (c 54) Built-in microphone (c 57, 68) Power-on lamp (c 22) Power switch (c 22) Speaker (c 57, 74) Shutter-release button (c 26) Self-timer lamp (c 32) AF-assist illuminator (LED; c 31, 37, 121) Lens (c 131, 144) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Built-in flash (c
Parts of the Camera Rotary multi selector (c 10) d (apply selection) button (c 10) • F anti-shake mode (c 47)/ electronic vibration reduction (c 55) • g (transfer picture) button (c 81, 83) H (self-timer) (c 32) F (macro close-up mode) (c 33) Monitor (c 6) m button (c 9, 95, 106) Introduction J (flash mode) (c 30) o (shooting/playback) button (c 8, 28) D (mode) button (c 8) Indicator lamp (c 16, 71, 75, 101)/Flash lamp (c 31) T (delete) button (c 28, 29, 57, 74) Battery-chamber/memory card slot cov
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction Shooting 2 20 A 21 qwz 19 fghijl f gh ij l 18 C D B A 17 FEdehi 1 G 5 3 4 p M F B M 8 W 9 10 10 H 11 q w g s C I+1.0 E 16 6 z A B C D 9999 15 MO 7 WY 12 13 14 1 Shooting mode* .................... 22, 34, 35, 47, 68, 75 12 2 Exposure lock ............................. 46 13 Date imprint .............................
The Monitor Playback 2006.10.10 12:00 18 17 16 E 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 M 3 wM h w N O D EP 13 12 14 I J K 11 Introduction 15 20 19 9999 9999 9 4 5 O N O N P 6 7 8 OK START 10 a b 1 Current folder .......................... 129 2 File number and type................ 129 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator .................................... 23 4 Battery level indicator ................. 22 14 Small picture .............................. 56 5 Volume indicator..............
Basic Operations The o (shooting/playback) Button Introduction Press o once in shooting mode to enter fullframe playback; press again to switch back to shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, press o for about a second to turn the camera on in playback mode (c 28). The D (mode) Button Press D during shooting or playback to display each mode-selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (c 10) to choose the desired mode.
Basic Operations The m Button • • • • • • L Shooting menu (c 94) K High-sensitivity menu (c 34) n Scene menu (c 35) F Anti-shake menu*1 (c 47) m One-touch portrait menu*2 (c 49) T Movie menu (c 69) • • • • • i J L w Z Playback menu (c 106) Calendar menu (c 62) List-by-date menu (c 62) Print menu (c 88) Setup menu*3 (c 112) Introduction Press m to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus.
Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector Introduction The rotary multi selector is made up of the outer ring, the rotating inner ring (between the outer ring and d button), and the d button. When selecting menus or pictures, you can either press the outer ring up, down, left, or right, or rotate the inner ring. When choosing from numerous menu items or pictures, it is recommended to rotate the inner ring for easy scrolling, and faster operation.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Keep the shutter-release button pressed to take pictures continuously. Introduction Press the zoom control to v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option. Exit • Use the rotary multi selector to show the previous or next menu option. • Press d to display the shooting menu or setup menu for the selected menu option. • To return to the original menu, press the zoom control to v (l) again. • Press m to return to shooting or playback mode.
First Steps The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter The COOL-STATION First Steps The supplied MV-15 (COOLPIX S7)/MV-14 (COOLPIX S8) COOL-STATION can be used to: • Charge the camera battery (when the camera is turned off) (c 16) • View pictures on a television (c 80) • Copy pictures to a computer (c 81) • Print pictures via direct USB connection (c 85) Camera connector USB connector (c 83, 86) Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION The multi connector should be fully inserted in the COOLSTATION camera connecto
The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter The AC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter 2 First Steps The supplied AC adapter can: • When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet. • When the camera is turned off, charge the battery in the camera (c 16). It can also be used to power the camera for playback, data transfer, or printing (recommended). Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter; failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (c 16). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. First Steps 2 Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the 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. Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch.
Charging the Battery Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Connect the COOL-STATION and AC adapter, and plug the power cable into an outlet. (c 13) The AC adapter power-on lamp will light. First Steps 2 Turn the camera off. If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera. You cannot charge the battery while the camera is turned on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION (c 12). The multi connector should be fully inserted.
Charging the Battery l Charging Without the COOL-STATION • Charging the battery is possible without using the COOL-STATION. Insert the battery into the camera, make sure that the camera is turned off, and connect the AC adapter to the multi connector of the camera directly (c 13). 2 4 First Steps 3 1 • The battery can also be charged using the optional MH-62 battery charger (c 128).
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. First Steps The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press d. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (c 10). 3 Choose [Yes] and press d. Date If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 6 Edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press d. Date D 01 M Y 09 2006 00 Edit the month ([M]) and press d. Date D 10 M Y 09 2006 00 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the year ([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press d after setting each item. The row for setting the order in which the date is displayed will blink. 9 Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed and press d.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (14 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 128). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back or delete pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards j Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be Card is not formatted formatted before use (c 123). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memFormat ory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to No keep before formatting the memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Format] and press d. The screen shown at right will be displayed.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. Proceed to step 4 when M is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 3 Press D. Use the rotary multi selector to choose L and press d.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode Internal memory/memory card Shooting mode M displayed in L (auto) mode M Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. O Pictures will be recorded to memory card. M 8 Image mode Choose from six options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is E Normal(3072 × 2304).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. M M 8 Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Electronic VR l Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Electronic VR (c 104) will be enabled in L (auto) M M mode according to shooting conditions and may be applied to blurred pictures when they are recorded (L is displayed in the monitor when shooting). Electronic VR can be set to [Off] in the [Electronic 8 VR] option of the shooting menu (c 94). • [Electronic VR] is enabled in [Night portrait] and [Party/indoor] scene modes.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again. M Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 8 2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot j During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the O (recording to memory card) or M (recording to internal memory) icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. 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 Full-Frame Playback Press o. The last picture taken will be displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures. Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated automatically (c 122). The rotating direction can be changed (c 110). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Press Description Enlarge view of picture currently Zoom condisplayed in monitor up to about trol to v (k) 10×. Display four, nine or sixteen picZoom con- ture thumbnails. (COOLPIX S8) trol to t Display four, nine, sixteen or (j) twenty-five picture thumbnails.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–7.5 m (1 ft.–24 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–4 m (1 ft.–13 ft.). The following flash modes are available: z Auto (default for L (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. A Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (c 31). B Off Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash j The B (Off) Indicator Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B). • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The W is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when W is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for selfportraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 Press H (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s] and press d.
Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). 1 Press L (macro mode). The macro close-up menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [ON] and press d. The macro close-up mode icon (F) is displayed.
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode High-sensitivity Shooting Mode High-sensitivity shooting mode offers the following features: • A higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed will be faster than in L (auto) mode. • Camera shake or blurred subjects will be avoided even in poorly-lit rooms, in sunset, or in night view scenes. • This mode is suited for shooting in dark places compared with shooting in anti-shake mode (c 47).
Assist Modes and Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene” options. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Portrait B E P D C I J G M N K O L F Z I Exit Assist Modes (Four Options) The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots. B Portrait Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.
Assist Modes Compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Taking Pictures in Assist Modes 1 Enter scene mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting n (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Choose an assist mode and press d. Scene Scene menu Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor Exit The framing assist menu is displayed.
Assist Modes B Portrait Assist Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. B Portrait Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are displayed in the monitor. N Portrait left O Portrait right Compose shot with subject in the right half of frame. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing guides. P Portrait close-up Compose shot with subject’s face in top half of frame.
Assist Modes E Landscape Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. E Landscape Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed in the monitor. S Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode 38 Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity. Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide. U Architecture Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infinity.
Assist Modes P Sports Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. P Sports While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps). Camera focuses continuously even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. Sport spectator As above, except that camera focuses at ranges of about 4.5 m (14.8 ft.
Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist QR Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 37). • Electronic VR will be applied when shooting at slow shutter speeds (c 104). C 1 2 3 Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode 40 A1 H Off2 F Off u Off3 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Enter scene mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting n (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Press m. 3 Choose a scene mode and press d. Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Panorama assist]. Scene menu H Beach/snow I Sunset J Dusk/dawn G Night landscape Close up Exit Scene modes 4 Frame the subject and take the picture.
Scene Modes Features C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake in dark places. • Electronic VR (c 104) will be applied when flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, off, slow sync, or when shutter speed is slow. C 1 2 H Off2 F Off u Auto Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes QR G Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 26) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. C 1 B H Off1 F Off u Off u Auto u Off Other settings can be selected. M Close up C 1 z1 H Off1 F On Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes K Fireworks show Q Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 26) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • [Exp +/-] cannot be applied.
Scene Modes F Panorama assist (c 45) Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using PictureProject. C 1 B1 H Off1 F Off1 u Auto Other settings can be selected. The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d.
Scene Modes 4 Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. FG G B M Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. 7 5 Press the rotary multi selector J when shooting is completed. FG B M The camera returns to step 2.
Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake Mode Anti-shake mode offers the following features: • This mode reduces effects of camera shake or blurred subjects, and produces clear images. • [Electronic VR] (c 104) and [BSS] (best shot selector) are enabled. Electronic VR compensates blurred images. BSS is on, camera takes shots to a maximum of ten, they are compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved (c 102).
One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press the m button when the camera is in L (auto) mode, high-sensitivity shooting mode, scene mode, movie mode, and anti-shake mode. The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. • Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash (c 31).
The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode and exposure compensation, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set. Z Image mode1 Choose an image size and quality (c 95). I Exp. +/– 2 Adjust exposure for very bright or very dark subjects (c 99). B Portrait effect1 Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (reduces vividness of skin tones), and [Softer] (soft effect).
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the zoom control to t (j) in full-frame playback (c 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Description c Choose pictures Use the rotary multi selector to choose pictures.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing the zoom control to v (k) during full-frame playback (c 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide in the lower right shows where the part of the picture is enlarged. The part of the picture displayed is changed by pressing the rotary multi selector GHIJ. With the zoom control in quick zoom playback, you can enlarge pictures in the desired magnification ratio.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S7/COOLPIX S8 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (c 129). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description Crop Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor. D-Lighting Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when N:u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 51) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 2 Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom in on the image. Refine copy composition. X4.0 Press the zoom control to v or t to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the rotary multi selector GHIJ to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.
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 Display the desired picture in full-frame (c 28) or thumbnail (c 50) playback and press i (m). The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be confirmed in the monitor. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [OK] and press d.
Editing Pictures Compensating Blurred Images: Electronic VR Vibration reduction is used to create a new image by compensating the blurred image. Created copies are stored as separated files. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback (c 28). When the X indicator is displayed, vibration reduction is not available. 2006.10.10 15:30 100NIKON 0004.JPG M E 4 2 3 N O 4 Press d (F) (electronic VR). Use the rotary multi selector to choose [OK] and press d.
Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. I 640×480 J 320×240 Suited to television playback. Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame (c 28) or thumbnail (c 50) playback mode and press m. The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with N:O in full-frame playback (c 28). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo will be recorded while the shutter-release button is held down. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the shutter-release button is released. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • During recording, y and P blink in the monitor display.
Viewing Pictures by Date Pictures taken on a specific date can be selected for viewing, deletion, printing, protection, and transfer. The date can be selected from a calendar or a list. Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode 1 2 Enter calendar mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting J (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Calendar Choose a date and press d. Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow.
Viewing Pictures by Date Selecting a Date in List-by-Date Mode 1 Enter list-by-date mode by pressing D, selecting L (use the rotary multi selector) in playback mode, and then pressing d. List by date Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. 2 Choose date and press d. Camera lists up to 30 dates. If pictures exist for more than 30 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others]. The first picture for that date will be displayed fullframe.
Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode To Press Select date Select month (calendar mode only) x Switch to fullframe playback d Delete picture T View calendar or list-by-date menu View playback mode menu Switch to shooting mode Description c Use the rotary multi selector to select a date. – Press to t (j) to view previous month, press to v (k) to view following month. – Display the first picture taken on the selected date.
Viewing Pictures by Date The following operations are available when in full-frame playback: To Press View other pictures Zoom in Switch to calendar/list-by-date mode playback v (k) t (j) Record/play voice memo D-Lighting i (m) Description c Use the rotary multi selector to choose and view other pictures. 28 A maximum of 10× zoom in is available after using Quick Playback Zoom. 51 Switch to the calendar or list-by-date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.
Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode Menus Press m in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Print set c 91 Slide show c 108 Delete c 109 Protect c 109 Transfer marking c 110 Rotate image* c 110 Small picture* c 56 * During full-frame playback only The procedure for selecting pictures in calendar or date list playback differs from that in full-frame playback.
Pictmotion by muvee Pictmotion* creates slide show movies with custom transitions and background music. It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera. * Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies. Creating a Pictmotion Movie This section describes the easiest way to create a Pictmotion movie. 1 Enter Pictmotion mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting P (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Choose M and press d. 3 Choose [All images] and press d.
Pictmotion by muvee Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Confirm] in the picture selection menu (c 63, step 3) and press d. The check box is selected (y). 2 Picture selection All images Choose date Confirm Choose [All images] or [Choose date] and press d. [All images]: Proceed to step 4 [Choose date]: Proceed to step 3 3 Select a date and press the shutterrelease button. Choose a date and press d to mark (y). Choose date 10.10.2006 3 09.10.2006 2 08.10.
Pictmotion by muvee j Notes on Pictmotion • Pictmotion supports both still pictures and movie files; note, however, that in the case of movies only a small portion selected from the first 60 seconds of each movie will be included. • If the current memory card holds 20 Pictmotion movies, no additional movies can be created until an existing movie has been deleted. • The pictures in a Pictmotion movie are automatically protected when the movie is saved (c 109).
Pictmotion by muvee Other Options for Pictmotion Movies Pressing m in the Pictmotion screen (c 63, step 2) displays the Pictmotion settings menu, while pressing it in the save confirmation dialog (c 63, step 4) displays the change settings menu. The following options are available.
Pictmotion by muvee Viewing Pictmotion Movies 1 2 3 Enter Pictmotion playback mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting P (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Pictmotion by muvee Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired Pictmotion movie and press d. Choose [Play] and press d. Pictmotion Playback starts. If [Loop] is selected, the movie will repeat automatically. To select or deselect [Loop], choose [Loop] and press d.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting S (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Movie Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording. y M A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.
The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. T Movie options c 70 Choose type of movie that will be recorded. Y Auto-focus mode c 73 Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. c Electronic VR c 73 Reduce effects of camera shake.
The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Maximum movie length/ frames* Option Description Q Internal memory (14 MB) Memory card (256 MB) Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. 12 sec. 3 min. 40 sec. Small size 320A u Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size. 25 sec. 7 min. 20 sec. S Small size 320 (default) Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second.
The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Charge the battery before shooting begins. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] and press d. Movie Movie options Auto-focus mode Electronic VR S Exit 2 Choose [Time-lapse movieA] and press d. Movie options Time-lapse movie Stop-motion movie Exit 3 Set interval time 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m Exit Press m. M The camera returns to shooting mode.
The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d. Movie options Time-lapse movie Stop-motion movie Exit 2 Press m. The camera returns to shooting mode. 3 Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame. The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through the lens. 4 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame. The second frame will be superimposed on the first frame.
The Movie Menu Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Z Single AF (default) a Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, it is recommended to use [Single AF].
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 28), movies are recognized by the T icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 2006.10.10 15:31 100NIKON 0010.MOV M E S Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the movie at twice the normal speed. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Enter voice recording mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting O (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Voice recording The length of recording that can be made will be displayed. Voice recording 001 10.10.06 10:30 N Max rec time 0 0 : 0 5 : 0 0 2 Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording.
Changing the Sound Quality Press m in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality options. Sound Quality Choose the sound quality for the recording. Maximum movie length* Option Description Internal memory Memory card 14 MB 256 MB O Normal Suited for longer recordings. 30 min. 36 sec. 5 hours N High (default) Record with high quality sound. Note that sound will not be heard while fast forwarding or rewinding. 11 min. 5 sec. 3 hours 14 min.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 2 Enter audio playback mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting q (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Choose the desired file and press d. The selected file will be played back. Audio playback Select sound file 001 10.10.06 10:30 N 002 003 Control icons File number Playback time Index number Progress indicator Audio playback 001 10.10.06 10:30 N 00:00:10/ 00:00:20 Index 0 1 10.10.06 11 : 0 5 N 15.10.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording at twice the normal speed. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector IJ to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 2 Press m in the select sound file screen (c 77, step 2). Use the rotary multi selector to choose the option and press d. Copy sound files MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press d.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the COOL-STATION to the TV using the supplied A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Yellow White 3 Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option in the setup menu (c 112) on the camera before connecting the camera to a computer or printer. 1 Display the setup menu by pressing D, selecting Z (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Choose [Interface] and press d. 3 Choose [USB] and press d.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 2 3 Turn off the camera. Connect the COOL-STATION to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera on after placing it in the COOL-STATION. At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of camera connection. 5 Transfer pictures. Transfer using PictureProject Click [Transfer] button in PictureProject Transfer.
Connecting to a Computer 6 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 143) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take pictures Select pictures for printing using [Print set] option (c 91). Connect to printer (c 86) Print multiple pictures (c 88) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable j Before Connecting the Camera Use a fully charged battery or the supplied EH-64 AC adapter to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while connected.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option (c 82) to [PTP]. USB PTP Mass storage Exit Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 4 5 Connect the COOL-STATION to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera on after placing it in the COOL-STATION. When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 86), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a picture and press d. v M The PictBridge menu is displayed. To choose a picture from a list of six thumbnails, press the zoom control to t (j). Or, press to v (k) to switch back to full-frame playback. Choose [Copies] and press d.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose [Start print] and press d. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 88 Printing 002/004 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press d.
Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press d. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. 4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press d. Paper size Default 3.5 x 5 in. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Select pictures and specify the number of prints for each picture. Proceed to step 5.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Check the selected pictures you wish to print and press d. To modify selection, press m to return to the previous screen. 004 prints 1 2 3 4 Back 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. Printing 002/004 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers To cancel before all copies have been printed, press d.
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 devices (c 143). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed. 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 [Date]: Print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Date Info [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct connection to a printer. Exit [Done]: Complete the print order and exit. Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. 2006.
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer See documentation provided with your printer for information on how to operate the printer. 1 2 Attach the supplied PV-11 dock insert (COOLPIX S7)/PV-10 dock insert (COOLPIX S8) to the printer. Set the USB option (c 82) to [PTP]. Exit 3 4 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. Print pictures. Follow the procedures described in the printer manual.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options. Z Image mode c 95 Choose image size and quality. d White balance1 c 97 Match white balance to the light source. I Exp. +/– c 99 Adjust exposure for very bright or very dark subjects. q Continuous1 c 100 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. A BSS1 c 102 Use the “best shot selector” to choose the sharpest picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Enter L (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting the L (auto) or K (high-sensitivity), and then pressing d. Press m to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. Shooting Shooting menu Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous BSS Exit B • Use the rotary multi selector (c 10) to choose and apply settings. • To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press m.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results. e White balance Auto White bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 2 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [White bal. preset] in the white balance menu, and press d. The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Exp. +/– Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6). Exp. +/- 0.3 0 0.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. r Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit Single One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu z Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous menu, and press d. Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit 2 Set interval time 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m Exit Press m.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Best Shot Selector (BSS) BSS On The “best shot selector” is recommended from situOff ations in which inadvertent camera movement can Exposure BSS result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. Exit At [On] and [Exposure BSS] settings, the flash automatically turns off and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the first picture in each series.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu W ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera 50 reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less 100 light needed to make an exposure. Although a high 200 400 ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in Exit action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. AF area mode Center Manual Exit n Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. m Manual Press the rotary multi selector GHIJ to select from 99 focus areas in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus area selection screen is displayed. To end focus area selection and adjust the flash, macro close-up, and selftimer settings, press d.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L (auto) mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16], or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected, or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. w Print set c 107 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. z Slide show c 108 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. A Delete c 109 Delete all or selected pictures. D Protect c 109 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. E Transfer marking c 110 Mark existing pictures to transfer to a computer.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures Follow the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 91), deletion (c 109), protection from deletion (c 109), transfer (c 110), rotate (c 110), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 111), or for the welcome screen (c 114). When pictures are selected, the screen at right is displayed. The process for protecting multiple pictures is shown here as example.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automated “slide show”. Slide show Pause Start Frame intvl Loop Exit 1 Display the slide show menu; use the rotary multi selector to choose [Start] and press d. To change the interval between pictures, choose [Frame intvl], select the desired interval time, and press d before choosing [Start].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. B Delete Erase selected images Erase all images Exit Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (c 107). C Erase all images Delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu E Transfer Marking Change transfer marking (E) for existing pictures. When the camera is connected to a computer with PictureProject installed via the supplied USB cable, pressing d transfers only the pictures marked with a E icon (c 83). At the default setting, all pictures are marked for transfer. E Transfer marking All on All off Select image(s) Exit All on Mark all images for transfer. All off F Remove transfer marking from all images.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. First, select from the following options. Exit MNO Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. ONM Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Then, select the desired copy option. Choose [Selected images] (c 107) to copy specific pictures in the internal memory or memory card. To copy all pictures, choose [All images].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. R Menus c 113 Choose how menus are displayed. H Quick startup c 114 Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. V Welcome screen c 114 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. W Date c 115 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Z Monitor settings c 118 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint c 119 Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the mode-selection menu by pressing D. Then select Z (use the rotary multi selector), press d. Set up Set up Menus Quick startup Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (c 10) • To exit the setup menu, press m.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu H Quick Startup Quick startup Choose [On] to disable the welcome screen and start-up sound. The camera will be ready for shooting as soon as it is turned on. Set to [Off] when enabling the welcome screen. V Welcome Screen On Off Exit Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. To set the welcome screen, [Quick startup] must be set to [Off].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date 10.10.2006 15:30 Date Time zone Exit Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See “Setting Display Language, Date, and Time” (c 18-19) for more information. Time zone Useful when travelling. When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 117) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are displayed.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press d. New city time zone The setting is enabled. Press m to return to shooting or playback mode. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. EST:New York Toronto, Lima Back Time zone 01.10.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Time Zones (c 18) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (c 18, 115).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings Monitor settings Photo info Brightness Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. 4 Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Exit Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (c 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 137). f Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter Exit Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. f Date counter 5 15.10.2006 Number of days Exit Press d to display the stored dates option. Press d to display the display option. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u AF Assist AF assist Auto If [Auto] is selected, AF-assist illumination will be Off used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some modes, AF-assist illumination Exit turns off automatically. To disable this function, choose [Off]. When set to [Off], the camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu I Record Orientation Record orientation Auto Choose whether or not to record the orientation of Off pictures taken in “tall” orientation. Choose [Auto] to record the picture’s orientation detected by the camera’s sensor. The taken picture Exit will be automatically rotated when played back on the camera monitor or with PictureProject. When [Off] is selected, the picture will be displayed in the same orientation as it was taken.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory If no memory card is inserted, this option is labeled [Format memory] and formats internal memory. Remove the memory card from the camera to format the internal memory. Format memory WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format Exit Formatting a Memory Card If a memory card is inserted, the option is labeled [Format card] and formats the memory card.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default) Finnish Spanish Swedish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Reset all Reset all settings to default values No Reset Exit Pop-up menu Flash mode (c 30) Auto Self-timer (c 32) Off Macro close-up (c 33) Off Scene mode Scene mode (c 35) Portrait assist (c 37) Landscape assist (c 38) Sports assist (c 39) Night portrait assist (c 40) Portrait Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Portrait effect (c 49) Normal Movie menu Movie options (c 70) A
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting menu Image mode (c 95) White balance (c 97) Exposure compensation (c 99) Continuous (c 100) BSS (c 102) Normal(3072) Auto 0 Single Off ISO sensitivity (c 103) Auto Color options (c 103) Standard color AF area mode (c 104) Center Electronic VR (c 104) Auto Setup menu Menus (c 113) Quick startup (c 114) Text On Welcome screen (c 114) Animation Photo info (c 118) Auto info Brightness (c 118) Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Date imprint (c 119) A
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S8 Ver. X.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery charger MH-62 battery charger AC adapter EH-64 AC adapter Cradle MV-15 COOL-STATION: COOLPIX S7 MV-14 COOL-STATION: COOLPIX S8 ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 dock insert: COOLPIX S7 PV-10 dock insert: COOLPIX S8 USB cable UC-E10 USB cable A/V cable EG-E5000 audio/video cable Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COO
Image File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names as follows: DSCN0001.
Image File and Folder Names • Pictmotion movies (c 63) are stored under the “NKSS” folder in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by “PRJCT” (e.g., “101PRJCT”). Each folder contains the picture and sound files for a single Pictmotion movie. • Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. j Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. j 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 j The AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; c 4, 121) used in the AFassist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: k The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary (c 13). 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.
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.
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 S (blinks) Problem c Set clock. 115 Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 12 Warning! Battery exhausted w Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12 p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution c Out of memory M or O Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. 95 • Delete pictures or 21, 74, sound files. 78 20 • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card 21 and use internal memory. Image cannot be saved M or O Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 123 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 20 Cannot edit selected picture.
Error Messages Display File contains no image data r Problem File not created with COOLPIX S7/ COOLPIX S8. Solution c View file on computer or other device. – This file cannot be played back. All images are hidden Date and time are not set for pictures to be displayed by calendar mode or list-by-date mode. – – Pictmotion cannot be created. Error occurred when creating Pictmotion movie. Start creating Pictmotion movie from the beginning. 63 Pictmotion cannot be played back.
Error Messages Solution c Cannot reduce blur. Display Image cannot be enhanced by vibration reduction. Problem • Picture is considerably blurred • Shutter speed too slow • Picture was taken with a different camera, with Multi-shot 16, or with date imprint • Picture was taken immediately after the camera was turned on or reactivated from standby mode 55 This image has been retouched. Cannot retouch to reduce blur. Image cannot be compensated using vibration reduction.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution c • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • Flash lamp blinks red: wait until flash has charged. • USB cable is connected.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution c Date not appearing on pictures even when [Date imprint] is enabled Problem Date does not appear on movies or on pictures taken using P, N, F, [Continuous], or when option other than [Off] is selected for [BSS]. 39, 43, 45, 68, 100, 102 Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes 140 Cause/Solution Use flash. Use anti-shake mode. Use A. Use tripod and self-timer. c Pictures are blurred • • • • Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. 31 Flash does not fire Flash is off.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Subject is backlit. Select L ([Back light] scene mode) or use fill flash. c Pictures are too dark (underexposed) • • • • • Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Adjust exposure compensation. Unexpected results when flash set to A (auto with red-eye reduction) In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by red-eye.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes 142 Cause/Solution c Custom Pictmotion background music tracks are not listed Memory card contains no background tracks. If background tracks were deleted when memory card was formatted, copy tracks to card again. 66 Pictures not displayed on television • Choose correct video mode. • A/V cable and USB cable are both connected to the COOL-STATION: disconnect USB cable.
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.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S7/COOLPIX S8 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 7.1 million CCD 1/2.5-in. Image size (pixels) Lens • • • • • CCD; total pixels: 7.41 million 3,072 × 2,304 [High(3072A)/Normal(3072)] 2,592 × 1,944 [Normal(2592)] 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)] 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)] 640 × 480 [TV screen(640)] 3× Zoom-Nikkor ED lens Focal length F=5.8–17.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 35–105mm) f/-number F2.8–F5.
Specifications Range Shutter Speed Aperture Range W: 0.0 to +15.9 EV T: +1.6 to +17.6 EV Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 2–1/500 s Electronically controlled ND filter selection 2 steps (f/2.8 and f/7.9 [W]) ISO sensitivity ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain to ISO 50–800 equivalent) Self-timer 10 seconds, 3 seconds Built-in flash Range W: 0.3–7.5 m / 12 in.–24 ft. 6 in. T: 0.3–4.0 m / 12 in.–13 ft.
Specifications MV-15 COOL-STATION (COOLPIX S7) Interface USB I/O terminals DC in, digital terminal (USB), audio-video out, camera connector Operating temperature 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) Approximate dimensions 111.5 × 28 × 50.5 mm/4.4 × 1.1 × 2.0 in. (W × H × D, excluding projections) Approximate weight 52 g (1.
Specifications EH-64 AC Adapter (COOLPIX S7/COOLPIX S8) Rated input 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A Rated capacity 18–22 VA Rated output DC 4.8 V/1.5 A Operating temperature 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) Approximate dimensions 41 × 23.5 × 79 mm /1.6 × 0.9 × 3.1 in. (W × H × D, excluding projections) Length of cord Approximately 1.7 m (5 ft. 7 in.) Approximate weight 110 g (3.
Index Symbols F Anti-shake mode 47 F Anti-shake mode/electronic vibration mode 5, 47, 55 d Apply selection button 5 L Auto mode 22–29 J Calendar mode 58 T Delete button 9, 28, 51 i D-Lighting button 4, 54 l Help 11 K High-sensitivity shooting mode 34 L List-by-date mode 59 m Menu button 9 D Mode button 5, 8 T Movie mode 8, 9, 68, 69 m One-touch portrait button 4, 48 P Pictmotion mode 63 i Playback mode 8, 9, 29 k Playback zoom 51, 53 n Scene mode 9, 35–40 o Shooting/playback button 9, 28, 53 j Thumbnail pla
Index Delete 109 Design rule for Camera File System 143 Digital Print Order Format 91–92, 143 D-Lighting 54 Dock insert 93 DPOF 143 DSCN 129 Dusk/dawn (J) 42 E Electronic VR 55, 73, 104 E-mail 95 Error messages 134–137 Exif version 2.
Index recording 68 Multi connector 5 Museum (N) 43 N Night landscape (G) 43 Night portrait (D) 35 O One-touch portrait mode 48 menu 49 taking pictures 48 P Panorama 45–46 Panorama assist (F) 45 Party/indoor (C) 42 PictBridge 85–91, 143 Pictmotion by muvee 63 Playback 28, 50–56 menu 106–111 thumbnail 50 zoom 51 Playback menu 106–111 Portrait (B) 37 Power switch 4 Power-on lamp 4, 22 Print set 91, 106 Print size 96 Protect 109 Q Quick startup 114 Technical Notes R Record orientation 122 Red-eye reduction
Index White balance 97, 105 preset 98 Z Zoom 24 control 4 indicator 6 playback 51 Technical Notes 151
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