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Waterproofing The following are important notes about the camera's waterproofing. Before using the camera, please thoroughly read the information in “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (A xv). Waterproofing-related Messages The camera will display messages related to its waterproof capabilities when you select certain settings or perform certain operations. Read and follow the information displayed in the messages when they are displayed.
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S32 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation“ (A xv-xxi), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 8). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery, brush, or other small parts into their mouths. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.
Introduction • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Put the battery in a plastic bag before transporting it. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.
Notices Introduction Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
CAUTIONS Notice for Customers in Europe Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTIONS Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Introduction xiv This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*. This test does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions.
Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances Introduction The camera is equivalent to IEC/JIS waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and IEC/JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 10 m (33 ft) for up to 60 minutes.* This rating does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions.
Introduction • If a foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or the inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (such as the hinge, memory card slot, and connectors), remove it immediately with a blower. If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, remove it with the included brush. Do not use the included brush for anything other than cleaning the waterproof packing.
Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Introduction Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deeper than 10 m (33 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more. • Use the camera in the water temperature range 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) when using it underwater. Do not use the camera at hot springs. • Do not open or close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.
Introduction 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the camera with tap water, or immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign substances may have adhered to the camera. Foreign substances can cause the camera to malfunction; wash the camera thoroughly. 2.
Introduction 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances. • If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery.
Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation Introduction The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10°C – +40°C (14°F–104°F). When you use the camera in cold climate regions, observe the following precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use. • The performance of the batteries (number of pictures shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction ................................................... ii The Basics of Shooting and Playback .... 8 Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions............................. v For Your Safety ................................................. viii WARNINGS ................................................................ viii Notices..
Playback Features....................................... 56 Playback Zoom .................................................. 56 Thumbnail Playback ........................................ 57 Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)................................................ 58 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 60 Recording Movies ............................................. 60 Playing Back Movies ........................................ 63 General Camera Setup........................
Settings...................................................... E27 Introduction y Retouch ................................................... E27 h Copy............................................................... E27 d Rotate Pictures......................................... E30 s Small Picture ............................................. E31 a Print Order.............................................. E32 l Camera Settings .................................... E34 Welcome Screen........................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera 7 9 8 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 22 5 b (e movie-record) button .....................60 2 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 18 6 Eyelet for camera strap.......................................3 3 Flash............................................................................ 31 7 Speaker......................................................................
2 3 1 4 Parts of the Camera 5 6 12 11 1 Flexible buttons...................................... 6, 28, 58 2 Monitor ........................................................................ 4 3 Charge lamp.......................................................... 11 Flash lamp............................................................... 32 4 Multi selector H: telephoto ...................................................... 21 I: wide-angle ...................................................
Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Shooting Mode 10 7 Parts of the Camera 1 5 2 8 3 6 4 30s 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 1m 5m 9 10 10 11 12 999 29m 0s 19 18 17 9999 999 16 4 15 13 29m 0s 29m 0s 14 1 Flexible icons............................................................ 6 11 Image lock icon....................................................27 2 “Date not set” indicator....
Playback Mode 7 1 2 456 3 8 15/05/2014 15:30 9 10 11 9999 999 16 15 14 12 29m 0s 29m 0s 13 1 Flexible icons............................................................ 6 9 2 Date of recording ............................................... 14 10 Volume indicator.................................................64 3 Time of recording............................................... 14 11 Switch to full-frame ...........................................57 4 Message (reply)..................
Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.
Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button next to it. • When Q is displayed, press flexible button 1 to return to the previous screen. Shooting mode Playback mode Have fun with pic tures Flash Exchange messages Self-timer Pic ture play Parts of the Camera Flash mode/self-timer Grading • When the menu content continues on another page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed. Press the multi selector HI to display other pages.
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • The battery locks into place when inserted correctly. B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully slide it in (2). B Damage Caution Sliding the cover while it is open may damage the camera. The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. 2 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter. The Basics of Shooting and Playback If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Flashes quickly (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card The Basics of Shooting and Playback 12 1 Turn off the camera and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully slide it in (2). B Damage Caution Sliding the cover while it is open may damage the camera. Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera and select Format card in the camera settings menu.
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu background setting screen are displayed. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. • Select d Year/Month/Day, e Month/ Day/Year, or f Day/Month/Year. Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 5 Set the date and time, and press flexible button 4 (O). Date and time 6 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). 15/05/2014 15:30 OK? The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, D M Y h m Y, h, and m). 15 / 05 / 2014 16 : 30 • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
7 Use JK to select the background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and press flexible button 4 (O). Menu background • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P). 8 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 16 9 Confirm the waterproofing-related message and press K. Do not open the covers by • There are six message screens. locations, as foreign matter Confirm the message on the screen shown at right and press flexible button 4 (O).
C Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language, Date and time, and Menu background settings in the l camera settings menu (A 65). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the l camera settings menu by selecting Date and time. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the clock moves back one hour.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Display Description F The battery level is high. G The battery level is low. Battery exhausted. The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery.
C The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations performed No operations performed 3 min 1100 20m 0s Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about three minutes. • While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations: ➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c (shooting/playback mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button The Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters standby mode.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. 1100 20m 0s C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.
Using the Zoom When you press the multi selector HI, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in closer to the subject: Press H (telephoto) • To zoom out and view a larger area: Press I (wide-angle) When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. • A zoom indicator is displayed in the monitor when the multi selector HI is pressed.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 22 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 4) glows green. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus.
The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button. c (shooting/ playback mode) button • If you press and hold down the c (shooting/playback mode) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down JK to scroll through the images quickly. • To return to shooting mode, press the c (shooting/ playback mode) button or shutter-release button.
Step 5 Delete Images 1 Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flexible button 3 (n). 15/05/2014 15:30 4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the deletion method. • Select n Erase this picture only, o Erase selected pictures (A 26), or k Erase all pictures. • To exit without deleting, press flexible button 1 (Q). 3 Erase Erase this pic ture only Erase selec ted pic tures Erase all pic tures Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). Erase selec ted pic tures • The selected image is indicated by a check mark. • A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexible button 2 (S). • Press flexible button 3 (P) to remove all check marks.
Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion (A 25) and formatting (A 65, E40). 1 Press and hold down flexible buttons 1 and 4 at the same time while in shooting mode or playback mode. 15/05/2014 15:30 2 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • Image lock is set. Enable image lock? Yes No • When image lock is set, C is displayed in the monitor.
Shooting Features Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Flexible button Option A Point and shoot Shooting Features 28 A Sets the shooting mode to A Point and shoot. 30 Flash Allows you to set the flash mode. 31 Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. You can also set the smile timer.
Flexible button l Settings Option Description A Change sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. 47 Choose a size Allows you to set the size of photos (still images) and movies. 49 Camera settings Allows you to change a number of general settings.
A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera automatically selects the optimum scene when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera. • The area of the frame that the camera focuses on varies depending on the composition of the image. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 53).
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. y Flash off x Always fire flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the flash mode. • Select w Auto flash, y Flash off, or x Always fire flash.
C The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. • Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken. If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 2 (j 10 s). • When Y Smile timer is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (A 35).
3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to b Off. • To stop the countdown, press the shutterrelease button again. Shooting Features 34 1/250 F 3.
Using the Smile Timer When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes the skin tones of human faces smoother. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer). Self-timer 10 s O ff 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face.
B Notes About Smile Timer Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (A 53). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting. C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) When a style (shooting scenes and effects) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. The expected effect may not be achieved depending on the subject. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Use the multi selector JK to select the desired style (shooting scene and effect) and press flexible button 4 (O). Shoot close -ups • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
Tips and Notes D Shoot night scenes • When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captures a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. • Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. • The angle of view (i.e.
O Shoot at intervals J Shoot under water • When Shoot under water is set, the waterproofing-related messages are displayed. Confirm each message and press the multi selector K to display the next message. Press flexible button 4 (O) to skip the messages and change to the shooting screen. • See “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (A xv-xxi) for more information about using the camera underwater. • The flash is set to y Flash off, but the setting can be changed (A 31).
I Take a series of pictures • The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per second (fps) (when Choose a size > Photo size is set to D Large (13 megapixels)). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current photo size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
L Mirror • You can take images that are vertically or horizontally symmetrical over the center of the frame. • Press flexible button 2 (c Top ➝ bottom) or flexible button 3 (b Left ➝ right) to set the flip direction. When c Top ➝ bottom is selected, the top half of the screen is flipped over the bottom half, and the image is composited and displayed. When b Left ➝ right is selected, the left half of the screen is flipped over the right half.
H Add a cartoon effect • Performs tone compensation and makes the image appear like a cartoon. • After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. • The flash setting is fixed at w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed(A 31). • The self-timer can be set, but Y Smile timer is not available (A 33, 35). Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed in the monitor.
Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking images. Nine different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A 49). 1 Decorate • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). • You can press flexible button 3 (c) to remove the frame. 2 Frame the subject and take a picture.
Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking images. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. See A 46 for details on each effect. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) 1 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the setting. • Select b Brighter/darker, c More vivid/less vivid, or P Highlight colors.
3 Press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). 4 Frame the subject and take a picture. C Notes About Change Colors Brighter/darker 1100 20m 0s Shooting Features • The setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R.
b Brighter/Darker (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. • Use J to move the cursor to the left to make the overall image darker. Use K to move the cursor to the right to make it brighter. Brighter/darker Cursor c More Vivid/Less Vivid (Saturation) Shooting Features You can adjust the overall vividness of the image. • Use J to move the cursor to the left to make the overall image more dull. Use K to move the cursor to the right to make it more vivid.
Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked. When using Take a series of pictures (A 40) or when recording movies, the shutter sound is not heard.
2 Use the multi selector JK to select the type of sound. • • • • • 3 y: Set the standard sounds. z: Sounds are not heard. Press flexible button 3 (A) to play the selected sound. To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). The screen displayed when y Pick a shutter sound was selected in step 1 is shown here as an example, but the procedure is the same if you select x Pick a button sound. Press flexible button 4 (O). • The sound is set.
Choose a Size Set the size of photos (still images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A 18). • Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same photo size setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Choose a style (A 37) Self-timer Choose a style (A 37) When Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Choose a style (A 37) When any option in Choose a style is enabled, Smile timer cannot be used. Highlight colors (A 46) When Highlight colors is enabled, Smile timer cannot be used.
Restricted function Electronic VR Option Choose a style (A 37) Smile timer (A 35) When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Choose a style (A 37) When Shoot night scenes, Shoot under water, Shoot backlit scenes, Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes and settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes and settings listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • A Point and shoot (A 30) • Smile timer (A 35) B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when A Point and shoot is enabled and the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway. 1/250 F 3.3 1/250 F 3.3 • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Pressing the multi selector H in full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms in on the image. 15/05/2014 15:30 H I Displayed area guide 4 Image is displayed full-frame. Image is zoomed in. Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by pressing HI. • To view a different area of the image, press flexible button 3 (G) to lock the zoom ratio and press HIJK. If you want to change the zoom ratio, press flexible button 3 (H) and then change the zoom ratio as desired.
Thumbnail Playback Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 15/05/2014 15:30 I H 7 Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback • While using thumbnail playback mode, press JK to select an image, and the selected image is magnified and displayed at the center of the screen. Select an image and press H, and the selected image is displayed in the full-frame playback mode.
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A 6) and display the corresponding menu. Playback menu V Have fun with pictures Playback Features Z View 58 Option Description A Exchange messages1 Allows you to add voice messages to your images. E2 Picture play1 Allows you to edit your images using a variety of functions. E7 Grading Allows you to add grade marks to your images.
Playback menu n Erase 1 2 A Erase this picture only Allows you to delete only the image currently displayed (A 25). A 25 Erase selected pictures Allows you to select multiple images and delete them (A 26). A 26 Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all images (A 25). A 25 Retouch Allows you to copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image. E27 Print order Allows you to specify the image to be printed and the number of copies to be printed.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the movie frame size (A 50) can be set to H Small (640) or C Small (old-fashioned). 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 1100 20m 0s Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
B Maximum Movie Length B Notes About Saving Movies After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or to the memory card.
B Recording and Playing Back Movies 62 Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (u10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.
Playing Back Movies Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired movie and press flexible button 2 (Z). 15/05/2014 15:30 • Movies can be identified by the movie recording time indicator (A 5). 10s 3 Press flexible button 4 (G View movie). • You can play movies.
Functions Available During Playback You can use the flexible buttons to perform the following operations. Paused Recording and Playing Back Movies 5s During playback Volume indicator Function Icon Description Advance B Hold down the button to advance the movie. Rewind C Hold down the button to rewind the movie. Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused. Pause End E Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the button for continuous advancing.
General Camera Setup Camera Settings Menu Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E34 Date and time Allows you to set the camera clock. E35 Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor.
Description A Reset all Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. E44 Firmware version View the current camera firmware version.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 1 3 Open the cover. Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 68 E45 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio (stereo) plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 69 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data.
Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 1 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Your Imaging Toolbox Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ 2 3 4 Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 70 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub. 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Click Start Transfer. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
3 Terminate the connection. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pictures E Exchange Messages................................................................................ E2 V Picture Play ................................................................................................ E7 A Grading ..................................................................................................... E16 View G View by Date .............................
E Exchange Messages Voice messages can be recorded and attached to images. • You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message 1 Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings Reference Section 2 Press flexible button 2 (I Leave a message). • You cannot select this option if the image already has a message attached to it.
3 Press flexible button 2 (q). • Recording starts. You can record for up to about 20 seconds. • Do not touch the microphone. • Press flexible button 2 (q) again to stop recording. 20s • If battery power runs out, recording stops automatically. • The message is saved when you press flexible button 4 (O) in step 4. You can re-record the message as long as you do not press flexible button 4. • Press flexible button 3 (A) to play back the message.
Leave a Reply 1 Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings 2 Press flexible button 3 (J Leave a reply). • You cannot select this option if the image does not have a message attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message” (E2) Reference Section 3 Record Leave a message Leave a reply Press flexible button 2 (q). • Once recording starts, the operations are the same as explained in “Leave a Message” (E2).
Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings). • The camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback. • Use the multi selector HI during playback to adjust playback volume. • If battery power runs out, playback stops automatically. 10s Erase Recordings 1 Press flexible button 4 (L Erase recordings).
2 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • Only the recording is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted.
V Picture Play Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files (except for Rotate pictures). • Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Editing • An image can be edited up to ten times (there is no restriction on the number of times Rotate pictures can be applied). • Images with an image size of 160 × 120 or smaller cannot be edited using Picture play.
D Make Photo Albums Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select D M flexible button 4 (O) Display images similarly to a photo album. Five different photo album designs are available. The created album is saved as a separate image of 13 megapixels (4160 × 3120) in size. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. 2 Press flexible button 2 (S). Reference Section • A check mark is displayed.
3 Press flexible button 4 (O). 4 Use JK to select the desired photo album design and press flexible button 4 (O). Make photo albums Choose an album design B Reference Section • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have been displayed, the camera returns to Have fun with pictures menu. • To cancel before the photo album has been created, press flexible button 1 (S). Notes About Make Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected.
W Add a Fisheye Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select W M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured using Shoot close-ups in the shooting menu. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). Add a fisheye effec t • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
Q Soften Pictures Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select Q M flexible button 4 (O) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available. Use the multi selector JK to select the area to be blurred and press flexible button 4 (O). Soften pic tures • To add a slight blur to the entire image, press k. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
M Add a Diorama Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select M M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject at the center of the image. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
d Change Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select d M flexible button 4 (O) Adjust image colors. Use the multi selector JK to select the desired setting and press flexible button 4 (O). 1 2 3 4 Reference Section • The following image color settings are available. 1 Vivid color (default setting): Use to achieve a vivid, photoprint effect. 2 Black-and-white: Save images in black-andwhite.
P Highlight Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select P M flexible button 4 (O) Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Use the multi selector JK to select a color and press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
A Decorate Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select A M flexible button 4 (O) Add a frame around your images. Nine different frames are available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as described below. • When the original image is 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200).
A Grading Grade images by using A Excellent or B Good. You can use View graded pictures to play back only the images that have grade marks. Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (A Grading) Grade Pictures 1 Press flexible button 2 (A Grade pictures). Grading Grade pic tures View graded pic tures Remove all grades Reference Section 2 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and press flexible button 2 (A) or flexible button 3 (B).
Changing or Removing Grades from Individual Images 1 In step 2 (E16) of “Grade Pictures”, select the image with the grade you want to change or remove. 15/05/2014 15:30 • Grade marks A or B are added to graded images. 15 2 Change or remove the grade. • Press flexible button 2 (A) or flexible button 3 (B) to change the current grade to the selected grade. • Press flexible button 2 (a) or flexible button 3 (b) to remove the grade of the selected image.
View Graded Pictures 1 Press flexible button 3 (B View graded pictures). Grading Grade pic tures View graded pic tures Remove all grades 2 Press flexible button 2 (A Excellent) or flexible button 3 (B Good). • Only images with the grade mark you selected are displayed. View graded pic tures Excellent Good Reference Section 3 Use the multi selector JK to view images. • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail playback mode.
Remove All Grades 1 Press flexible button 4 (S Remove all grades). Grading Grade pic tures View graded pic tures Remove all grades 2 Press flexible button 2 (a Excellent) or flexible button 3 (b Good). Remove all grades Excellent Good Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • The selected grade mark is removed from all images. Reference Section 3 Remove all grades? Yes No B Notes About Graded Images When an image is graded, it is protected from accidental deletion.
G View by Date Play back images by selecting the shooting date from the calendar. Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (G View by date) 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the desired date and press flexible button 4 (O). 2014 0 5 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 4 • Images are selected based on the selected date. The first image captured on that date is displayed.
m Slide Show Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Background music is played during playback. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme (E25). Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (m Slide show) Choose Pictures 1 Press flexible button 3 (o Choose pictures). • To play back all images ➝ step 3.
3 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Star t Choose pic tures Choose a theme • To pause playback, press flexible button 4 (D). To exit, press flexible button 1 (Q). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image. Press and hold K or J to fast forward or rewind. • Press HI during playback to adjust the volume of the background music. 4 End the slide show or restart it.
Pick a Series 1 Press flexible button 2 (o Choose pictures). • The first image in the folder where images captured using Shoot at intervals are saved is displayed. 2 Press flexible button 3 (n Pick a speed). Choose pic tures Pick a speed Choose pic tures Nex t series Previous series Reference Section 3 Use flexible button 2 (K Next series) or flexible button 3 (J Previous series) to select the folder and press flexible button 4 (O).
5 Press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a series Choose pic tures Pick a speed 6 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins.
Choose a Theme 1 Press flexible button 4 (n Choose a theme). Slide show Star t Choose pic tures Choose a theme 2 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. • You can select o Animated (default setting), o Pop art, or p Classic. Choose a theme Animated Pop ar t Classic Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Reference Section 3 Slide show Star t Choose pic tures Choose a theme B Notes About Slide Show The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes.
G View Movie Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 4 (G View movie) Play back movies (A 63). Available when a movie is displayed.
y Retouch Copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image. Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (y Retouch) h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Press flexible button 2 (h Copy). Retouch Copy Rotate pic tures Small pic ture Use flexible button 2 (k Camera to card) or flexible button 3 (l Card to camera) to select the copy source and destination.
3 Use flexible button 2 (j Selected images) or flexible button 3 (i All images) to select the copy method. Camera to card • When i All images is selected, proceed to step 7. All images 4 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. 5 Press flexible button 2 (S). Reference Section • The selected image is indicated by a check mark. • A check mark is displayed or removed each time you press flexible button 2 (S). • Press flexible button 3 (P) to remove all check marks.
B Notes About Copy • Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • The Grade pictures (E16) and Print order (E32) settings configured for images are not copied. C Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images When the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed.
d Rotate Pictures Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. 1 Press flexible button 3 (d Rotate pictures). Retouch Copy Rotate pic tures Small pic ture 2 Press flexible button 2 (e) or flexible button 3 (f). Rotate pic tures • The image is rotated 90 degrees. Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 4 (O).
s Small Picture Create a small copy of images. 1 Press flexible button 4 (s Small picture). Retouch Copy Rotate pic tures Small pic ture 2 Use flexible button 2 (D) or flexible button 3 (E) to select the desired copy size and press flexible button 4 (O). Small pic ture 1024×768 B Reference Section • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of about 1:16. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
a Print Order Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (a Print order) If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (E47). 1 Press flexible button 2 (o Select images).
3 Use flexible button 2 or flexible button 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Date: Print the shooting date on all images in the print order. • Info: Print shutter speed and aperture value on all images in the print order. • Date and Info turn on and off each time you press the corresponding flexible button. • Lastly, press flexible button 4 (O) to complete the print order.
l Camera Settings Welcome Screen Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 2 (I Welcome screen) Select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description h Off Does not display the welcome screen. i On (default setting) Displays an animated welcome screen. How often you use the camera and how many images you have taken with the camera affect the displayed characters.
Date and Time Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 3 (J Date and time) Set the camera clock. Option j Date format Description Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year. E35 Reference Section • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and Date and time m). D M Y h m • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
Brightness Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 4 (K Brightness) Select from five settings. The default setting is 3. • Use the multi selector JK to select the desired brightness and press flexible button 4 (O).
Print Date Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 2 (L Print date) The shooting date can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E33). 15.05.2014 Option L Date b Off (default setting) Date is not imprinted on images. Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
Electronic VR Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 3 (M Electronic VR) Select whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting. Option M Auto b Off (default setting) B Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting.
AF Assist Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 (r AF assist) Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.7 m (5 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.
Format Memory/Format Card Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 2 (O Format memory/ N Format card) Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting.
Language Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 3 (P Language) Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Menu Background Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 4 (Q Menu background) E41 Reference Section Select one of five background designs to be used for a menu screen or thumbnail playback mode.
Video Mode Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 2 (R Video mode) Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting.
Charge by Computer Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 3 (g Charge by computer) Option Description u Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A 67), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. b Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Reset All Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 4 (S Reset all) When flexible button 3 (R Reset) is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Date and time or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 25) before selecting Reset all.
Connecting the Camera to a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
2 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Hold down the c (shooting/playback mode) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor does not turn on. B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that the camera’s Video mode (E42) setting in the camera settings menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
4 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 B 2 Print selec tion If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (E43), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be printed and press flexible button 4 (O). 2 Press flexible button 3 (b Copies). Print selec tion Pic tBridge 1 prints Star t print Copies Paper size Reference Section 3 Use HI to select the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press flexible button 4 (O).
4 Press flexible button 4 (c Paper size). Pic tBridge 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size 5 Use JK to select the paper size and press flexible button 4 (O). Paper size • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 6 Press flexible button 2 (a Start print). Pic tBridge 4 prints Reference Section • Printing starts.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press flexible button 3 (p). 2 Press the multi selector I and press flexible button 2 (c Paper size). Reference Section 3 Print menu • To exit the print menu, press flexible button 1 (Q). Paper size Use JK to select the paper size and press flexible button 4 (O). Paper size • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
4 Press H, and then press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the print method. Print menu • Select o Print selection, k Print all images, or g DPOF printing. Print all images Print selec tion DPOF printing Print selection Star t print Cancel E53 Reference Section Select images (up to 99) and the number Print selec tion of copies (up to nine) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images and use flexible button 2 (X) or flexible button 3 (Y) to specify the number of copies to be printed.
Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, press flexible button 2 (a Start print) to start printing. Print all images 4 prints Star t print DPOF printing Reference Section Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E32). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, press flexible button 2 (a Start print) to start printing.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. A Cause/Solution – Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used. An error occurred while accessing the memory card. • Use an approved card. • Check that the terminals are clean. • Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted.
Display A Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E40 The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E40 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 25 No further pictures can be graded. 200 images have already been graded. Remove some grades. E17, E19 Image cannot be modified.
Display A Cause/Solution E48 System error An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 8, 18 Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, press flexible button 3 (R Resume) to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper.
File Names Images, movies, or messages are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Reference Section Original still images and movies DSCN Message DSCA Message (reply) DSCB Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture, and photo albums FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still images .JPG Movies .MOV Messages .
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Accessories are not waterproof. Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest information.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................................F5 Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................................F6 Memory Cards ...........................................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (A xv-xxi) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. Additionally, do not touch or apply force to the lens.
B Prevent Water From Seeping Inside the Camera If the inside of the camera becomes wet, this could result in camera malfunction and the camera may not be repairable. To prevent water seeping (water submersion) accidents, be sure to observe the following cautions when using the camera.
B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
The Battery F5 Technical Notes and Index • Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) before use. • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
• After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag and store it in a cool place. • A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL19 battery. • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Memory Cards F7 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F23) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Technical Notes and Index 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).
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index – 8, 18, E59 The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Problem A Cause/Solution • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and then try turning it on again. • The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable. 19 • The camera is off. • The battery is exhausted.
Problem A Cause/Solution Print date not available. Date and time in the camera settings menu has not been set. 14, 65, E35 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled. The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images captured using Take a series of pictures. 65, E37 The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 14, 17 Cannot select Format memory or Format card. You cannot format while image lock is set. Remove image lock.
Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode. A Cause/Solution • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. 67, 70, E45, E48 10 • When the camera is in playback mode, press the c (shooting/playback mode) button or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the c (shooting/playback mode) button or the shutter-release button. • The battery is exhausted.
Problem A Cause/Solution Flash does not fire. • The flash mode is set to y Flash off. • Choose a style is set to a function that disables the flash. 31 38 Digital zoom cannot be used. When Choose a style is set to Shoot night scenes, Shoot under water, Shoot backlit scenes, Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect, digital zoom cannot be used. 38, 39, 40, 42 No sound when shutter is released.
Problem A Cause/Solution Saving images takes time. It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, such as when shooting in a dark environment • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting • When Choose a style is set to Shoot night scenes, Take a series of pictures, Shoot backlit scenes, Add a neon effect, or Add a cartoon effect A ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe appears in the monitor or images.
Problem Cannot edit image. Cannot rotate image. Cannot delete image. Technical Notes and Index Images are not displayed on TV. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. F16 A Cause/Solution • Some images cannot be edited. Images that have already been edited may not be edited again. • There is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card. • This camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras.
Cause/Solution A The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu. Set the Charge by computer option to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer. 65, E43 Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S32 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 13.2 million Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom /3.1-in. type CMOS; approx. 14.17 million total pixels Focal length 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30–90 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.3–5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Voice messages: WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.
I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output) Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Power sources • One Recharge
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) Approx. 14.5 g (0.5 oz) Charging AC Adapter EH-70P Rated input Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Technical Notes and Index B AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.07–0.044 A DC 5.0 V, 550 mA 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
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Index Symbols B A Point and shoot.......................................... 30 c Playback mode........................................... 24 l Camera settings menu............................. 65 b (e movie-record) button ............. 1, 60 c (shooting/playback mode) button ............................................................................. 2, 24 .JPG.................................................................... E58 .MOV.................................................................
D Date and time .......................... 14, 65, E35 Date format.......................................... 15, E35 Daylight saving time ...................... 15, E35 Decorate (playback mode).................. E15 Decorate (shooting mode) ............... 28, 43 Delete....................................................................... 25 Digital zoom.......................................................... 21 Direct print .......................................... 68, E47 DPOF print..................
Lens................................................................ 1, F18 M Make photo albums .................................. E8 Memory card........................................ 12, F23 Memory card slot ......................................... 2, 12 Menu background.................. 16, 65, E41 Microphone (stereo) ........................................... 1 Mirror L ......................................................... 37, 41 Monitor....................................................
Shoot at intervals O ............................... 37, 39 Shoot backlit scenes E ...................... 37, 40 Shoot close-ups H ................................. 37, 38 Shoot night scenes D.......................... 37, 38 Shoot under water J........................... 37, 39 Shooting............................................... 18, 20, 22 Shooting/playback mode button..... 2, 24 Shutter sound...................................................... 47 Shutter speed........................................
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