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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scenes d Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) B High Sensitivity Shooting Mode a Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety 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. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied).
For Your Safety 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. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. 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 CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents C Shooting Suited for the Scenes.............................................................................................. 35 Shooting in Scene Mode ...................................................................................................................35 Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35 Features............................................................
Table of Contents Preparing a Favorite Folder............................................................................................................................71 Classifying Pictures for the Favorite Folder ..........................................................................................72 Viewing the Pictures in the Favorite Folder (Favorites Playback Mode) ............................73 Removing Favorites...................................................................................
Table of Contents G AF-Area Mode............................................................................................................................................. 110 I Autofocus Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 113 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously.................................................................... 114 Playback Options: The Playback Menu .....................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S630 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
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 was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 Lens cover closed 7 Zoom control..................................................25 f : Wide ....................................................25 g : Tele.......................................................25 1 h : Thumbnail playback.......... 54, 55 i : Playback zoom..............................56 j : Help .....................................................13 5 Built-in flash.....................................................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 Introduction 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 11 13 10 12 16 17 18 1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23 10 Power connector cover..........................142 2 Rotary multi selector ..................................10 11 k (apply selection) button ...................10 3 A (shooting mode) button .....................8 12 c (playback) button............................9, 28 Indicator lamp ................................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A128). Shooting 26 4 25 1 5 2 6 3 7 8 24 23 9 10 22 11 21 20 12 1600 1/250 19 18 F3.5 15 14 999 9999 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Shooting mode*............ 22, 35, 50, 52, 77 Macro mode ...................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 5 1 16 15 18 17 2 3 4 6 15/05/2009 12:00 9999.JPG 14 7 13 12 10 11 9 8 999 999 9999 9999 a 1m00s 1m00s b 1 Date of recording..........................................18 9 Internal memory indicator ..................... 28 2 Time of recording .........................................18 10 Add to favorites guide............................... 72 3 Protect icon ...................................................118 11 Movie playback indicator .......
Basic Operations The A (shooting mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to change to shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu. Shooting-mode Selection Menu The rotary multi selector can be used in the shooting-mode selection menu to change the shooting mode. To exit the shooting-mode selection menu, choose a shooting mode and press the k button or press the A button again. 1 2 3 4 Auto mode 1. A Auto mode (A22) 2.
Basic Operations The c (playback) Button Introduction • Press the c button in shooting mode to change to playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu. • When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode (A28). Playback-mode Selection Menu The rotary multi selector can be used in the playback-mode selection menu to change the playback mode.
Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A30) menu Choose options* Display n (self-timer) (A32) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A34) guide Apply selection Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A33) menu * Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Basic Operations For the Menu Screen Choose the option above* Scene auto selector Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit Introduction Choose the option on the right*/ Proceed to the next screen (apply selection) Apply selection (advance display to the next screen) Choose the option below* Choose the option on the left*/ Return display to the previous screen * Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the chosen mode. • Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A11). • Choose the z tab on the left to display the setup menu. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Exit Introduction Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Back Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied). Connect the power cable in the order of 1-2. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward 1, and press down until it locks into place 2. First Steps 1 • CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts. • Charging is complete when the lamp stops blinking. • About 150 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.
Charging the Battery The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. CHARGE lamp Blinks On Battery fully charged. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use. • The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery.
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange 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.
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. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button. • For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A10). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Edit the date. 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K. • The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. Date D 01 M 01 00 Y 2009 00 Edit First Steps • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 44 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A142). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a Memory Card B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card. B First Steps If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned Card is not formatted.
Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “pointand-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will extend. • Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed on the monitor.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of camera shake. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card. Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is L Normal (4,000×3,000).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker. • 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 24 2 Frame the picture. • When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated. Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom zoom zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in the g direction will trigger digital zoom.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode • When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. 1/250 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture • When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. 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 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode A button • The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K, to view additional pictures (A10). • Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to shooting mode.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Thumbnail display/ Calendar display Use g (i) f (h) k Change playback mode c A Switch to shooting mode C A 56 Display images by 9, 16 or 25 picture thumbnails or the calendar. 54 Add the picture currently displayed to favorite pictures.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.6 to 5.5 m (2 to 18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.6 to 3.5 m (2 to 11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The flash can reach up to distances of about 0.6 to 11 m (2 to 36 ft.) for wide, and about 0.6 to 7.5 m (2 to 24 ft.) for tele during high sensitivity shooting mode (A50). The following flash modes are available. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A131) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A131) to Off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). • The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2ft.). 1 Press p (macro mode). • The macro mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the k button. • The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the exposure and press the k button. • When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.
Shooting Suited for the Scenes Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist E Voice recording* * See “Voice Recordings” (A81).
Shooting in Scene Mode Features x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A42) for more information. X U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.02 1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. W (Off ) can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. 3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.
Shooting in Scene Mode OQ e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A112) for more information). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting in Scene Mode O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. X W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. OQ i Dusk/dawn Shooting Suited for the Scenes Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity.
Shooting in Scene Mode k Close-up X U* n Off* p On o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.) u Food Use this mode to take pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A44) for more information. • AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired (A110).
Shooting in Scene Mode l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A105) is used when shooting. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A131) setting and hold the camera steadily. • Motion detection (A132) is disabled.
Shooting in Scene Mode o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Motion detection (A132) is disabled. X X n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. p Panorama assist m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.
Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
Shooting in Scene Mode B Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to auto mode (A22) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A35). C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) flash mode settings (A30) can be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose u Food (A35). Food • Macro mode (A33) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. Shooting Suited for the Scenes 2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose white balance.
Shooting in Scene Mode 4 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down. • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. 1/250 F3.5 Shooting Suited for the Scenes B Note on Food Mode Flash mode is disabled.
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A131) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose p Panorama assist (A35).
Shooting in Scene Mode 4 Shoot the second picture. • Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image. 5 End 14 End 11 Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/4,000 to 1/15 s. • The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 640 to 3200.
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Sport Continuous Menu In the sport continuous menu, you can select the continuous shooting type and the image mode setting. Press the d button in sport continuous mode to display the sport continuous menu, and use the rotary multi selector to change the settings. Sport continuous Choose the sport continuous type. • k Continuous H (default setting) : Approx. 11 frames per second • l Continuous M : Approx. 5.5 frames per second • m Continuous L : Approx. 3.
High Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode In high sensitivity mode, ISO sensitivity is increased when shooting with the camera zoomed in or under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of the scene without using the flash, or enable the flash to reach distances further than other shooting modes (A30). • The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/1500 to 1/4 s.
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode B Notes on High Sensitivity Mode • This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A131) Off when using a tripod. • Pictures taken in this mode may appear grainy as ISO sensitivity has been set to a high value.
Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces Shooting in Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face using face priority and releases the shutter automatically. 1 2 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to choose the third icon from the top, and then press the k button. Sport continuous Press K, choose a Smile and press the k button. • The shooting mode will be changed to smile mode. Smile 3 Frame the picture.
Shooting in Smile Mode Notes on Blink Proof The blink proof function can be used in smile mode. The camera takes two pictures and chooses an image in One or more subjects may have which the subjects’ eyes are open. closed their eyes. • The message on the right will be displayed for a few seconds when the camera detects someone blinking in the picture taken. • To turn blink proof on or off, press the d button in smile mode to display the smile mode menu and choose Blink proof to change the setting.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode. 1/ 10 The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C Icons on the Thumbnails Print-set icon When print set (A97) and protected pictures (A118) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on the monitor. • The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
Editing Pictures Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A143). Editing function Quick retouch (A58) D-Lighting (A59) Crop (A60) Small picture (A61) C Description Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop picture. Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Editing Pictures Using Quick Retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A54) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button. • The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.
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 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A54) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose I DLighting and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A56) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame display (A28) by rotating the zoom control to the g (i) direction. • To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Editing Pictures 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. Option l 640×480 m 320×240 Description Suitable for television playback. Suitable for displaying on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A54) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame playback (A28) and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. • The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in full-frame playback mode. 1 Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) and press the d button. 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG • The playback menu is displayed. 4 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. • The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same date. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, movies can be played back, and sorting of images into a favorite folder can be done.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the list by date screen. To Use Select date Description A Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to select a date. 10 Switch to full-frame playback k Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback to return to the date selection screen.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them. If the F auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting.
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Types of Folders and their Content Categories Description a Smile Pictures taken in the smile mode (A52) are displayed. D Portraits Pictures taken with face priority (A112) of the A (auto) mode (A22) or with Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor or Backlight* of scene mode (A35) are displayed. U Landscape Pictures taken using the scene mode Landscape* are displayed.
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Auto Sort Mode The following operations are possible from the auto sort folder list screen. To Use Select the folder Switch to full-frame playback k Deleting pictures l Change playback mode c A Switch to shooting mode Description A Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to select the folder. 10 Press the k button to display the first picture in the selected folder.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder Pictures can be added to the favorite folder sorted by each event such as travel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorite folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder Preparing a Favorite Folder Changing the display icons for the favorite folders will make it easier to know what pictures are in each folder. The icons can be changed again after adding the pictures to the folders. 1 Display the playback-mode selection menu by pressing the c button in playback mode, use the rotary multi selector to select h, and then press the k button. Favorite pictures • Favorite folders will be displayed.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder Classifying Pictures for the Favorite Folder Pictures can be added to favorite folders and sorted. Adding the pictures will enable for easier and faster searching. 1 Playback the pictures in the playback mode (A28), the list by date mode (A64) or auto sort mode (A67). 2 Select your favorite picture and press the k button. 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG • Select full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder Viewing the Pictures in the Favorite Folder (Favorites Playback Mode) In favorite pictures playback mode the favorite folder with the pictures can be chosen and displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged, the thumbnail playback can be done, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded or played back.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode The following operations are possible from the favorite folder display screen. To Description A Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to select the favorite folder. 10 k Press the k button to display the first picture in the favorite folder. 29 l Press the l button after selecting pictures from the favorite folder, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder Favorite Pictures Playback Menu Press d in favorite pictures playback mode to display the following menus.
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder C Playback/Adding to Favorites Adding to favorites does not copy the original picture data and move it. The file name will be added to the favorite folder. Favorite pictures playback uses the file name from that favorite folder and playbacks the picture from there. Deleting a picture (A28, 63, 69, 118) while in playback will delete the original picture that has been added to favorites, so be careful while deleting pictures.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to select D, and then press the k button. Movie • Exposure count display shows the maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Selecting Movie Options Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu I Autofocus Mode Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option ASingle AF (default setting) BFull-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Focus will be locked at that position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A28), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2009 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Use the zoom control g or f during playback to adjust the volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording. 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 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon. Scene auto selector • The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector). 2 Press K, choose E Voice recording and press the k button.
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Record Recording indicator Progress indicator 01: 56: 52 01 Time remaining Index number Operation panel To Voice Recordings 82 Press Description Move the cursor on the operation panel Press J or K on the rotary multi selector. m : Press the k button to end recording. r : Press the k button to pause recording. Choose k and press the k button to resume recording while recording is paused. Create index* Press H or I on the rotary multi selector.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon. Scene auto selector • The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector). 2 Press K, choose E Voice recording and press the k button. • The screen switches to the voice recording screen. Voice recording 3 Press J or K on the rotary multi selector to choose l.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Playback indicator Progress indicator Index File number Playback 00: 00: 41 02 001 15/05/2009 17:30 002 15/05/2009 18:30 003 26/05/2009 13:00 Playback time Volume indicator Index number Date and time of recording Operation panel Use the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording.
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 J or K on the rotary multi selector in the voice recording screen (step 3 of A83), choose s and press the k button. Choose a copy option and press the k button. Playback 01: 48: 32 001 15/05/2009 17:30 002 15/05/2009 18:30 003 26/05/2009 13:00 Copy sound files • q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video 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 3 White Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • The power-on lamp will light. • Windows Vista: When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. • Click the Start Transfer button in Nikon Transfer. All pictures will be transferred to the computer (at the Nikon Transfer default setting). S630 S630 • The folder to which pictures are transferred to is automatically opened when transfer is complete (at the Nikon Transfer default setting). • If ViewNX has been installed, ViewNX will start automatically and you can view the pictures transferred.
Connecting to a Computer D Using a Card Reader Pictures stored on a memory card that is inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. • If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. • Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A160) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2009 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A92), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button. Print selection 15/05 2009 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, or to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 7 Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. Exit Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and 10 Print selection number of copies (up to nine per picture).
Connecting to a Printer Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. Print all images 018 prints Start print Cancel Exit DPOF printing Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Print the pictures in the print order that was created using Print set (A97).
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 printers or in print shops (A160). 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 • Choose Date and press the k button to print the date Date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Info • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures Exit in the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of auto mode and the high sensitivity menu of high sensitivity mode contain the following options. A B G C E F G I Image mode1 A100 Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality (compression)) to be used when recording. White balance A102 Match white balance to the light source. Metering A104 Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (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. Internal memory (approx.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Flash will be switched off when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. U Single (default setting) One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Note on Best Shot Selector BSS is best suited for shooting stationary subjects. However, BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. B Note on Multi-shot 16 If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured when shooting with the Multi-shot 16 option, vertical streaks of light may appear in the recorded images.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording. • Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when the maximum amount of frames have been recorded. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B Notes on Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in 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 F Color Options Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. u Pastel Change to a pastel shade.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF-Area Mode Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option. z Face priority (default setting) The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A112) for more information).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Center focus area is always used. 15 Focus area D Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. The following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame. 15 1/250 F3.5 3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera. The face priority function will be enabled for the scenarios below. • Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A110) • When Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A36) or Night portrait (A37) is chosen for scene mode • Smile mode (A52) 1 Frame the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Notes on Face Priority • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes or smile mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode and B (high sensitivity) mode. Flash mode • Selecting Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 for Continuous changes the flash mode setting to W (off ). • Selecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous restores the original flash mode setting.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. k A58 Quick retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I A59 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a A97 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A117 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Select images in Print set (A97) Erase selected images in Delete (A118) Protect (A118) Rotate image (A119) Selected images in Copy (A120) • Setup menu: Welcome screen (A124) Erase selected images Back Follow the procedure described below to select pictures. 1 Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K to choose the desired picture.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Playback pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. Slide show Pause • To change the interval between pictures, choose Start Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press Frame intvl the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (see “Selecting Pictures” (A116) for more information). Erase all images Delete all pictures. C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A116), and press the k button to display the Rotate image screen.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. • q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. • r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a c d e f g U h u k l/m n o d p r Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus i Menus A123 Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen A124 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date A125 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A128 Adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings. Date imprint A130 Imprint date on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose the z tab in the menu screen. 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen. 2 Press J on the rotary multi selector. • Tab will be selectable. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 122 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. 4 Press K or the k button. • The setup menu options will be selectable. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A10).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Press the d button M z (setup menu) (A122) M a Menus Select a format for menu display. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Exit Icons All menu options can be displayed in a single page.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (setup menu) (A122) M c Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A116), and press the k button.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the following controls to set the date and time.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. • Pressing H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect will display the W icon on the top of the screen. Daylight saving will be turned on and the time will advance by one hour. Press I to turn it off. • Press the k button to enter the travel destination time zone. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones (A19) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M e Monitor settings Change the settings for the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode (A129). Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A6) for information on indicators in the monitor. During Shooting During Playback 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 4 15 Auto info (default setting) 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Show info above. After a few seconds, display will be the same as Hide info. Hide info 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M f Date imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A98). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M g Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for taking still images. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.5 m (approx. 11 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.5 m (approx. 8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l/m Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M l Format memory/ m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M d Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face priority (A112) in any mode other than smile mode (A50). On (default setting) When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink? screen will appear on the monitor.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen When the camera detects a blinking human subject, the Did someone blink? screen will appear on the monitor. The following operations can be performed in the Did someone blink? screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A122) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A30) Default value Auto Self-timer (A32) OFF Macro mode (A33) OFF Exposure compensation (A34) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A100) Default value I Normal (4000) White balance (A102) Auto Metering (A104) Matrix Continuous (A105) Single ISO sensitivity (A108) Fixed range auto (A108) Auto ISO 64-200 Color options (A109) Standard color AF area mode (A110) Face priority Autofocus mode (A113) Single AF Setup Menu Option Text Welcome screen (A124) None Photo info (A128) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Image review (A128) Brightness (A128) Date i
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Others Option Paper size (A93, 94) Slide show (A117) Default value Default 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A143) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A118) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Insert the AC adapter cord into the groove deeply in the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the groove, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B 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 C The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. 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. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
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.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check 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.
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 O (blinks) B N Battery exhausted. Problem Clock not set. Solution Set clock. P Please wait for the camera to finish recording. N Memory card is write protected. 14, 16 Battery exhausted. 14, 16 Camera cannot focus. Charge or replace battery. Write-protect switch is Slide the write-protect switch to in “lock” position. “write” position.
Error Messages Display Problem Error occurred while recording picture. Solution A Format internal memory or memory card. 135 • Replace memory card. Camera has run out of • Format internal memory or file numbers. memory card. P Image cannot be saved. Choose a picture taken at an Image mode setting of 16:9, and copies Picture cannot be used created at a size of 320 × 240 or for welcome screen. smaller using the crop or small picture function, cannot be used. There is insufficient space to save a copy.
Error Messages Display Solution A To copy image or sound files from internal memory to memory card, press the d button. Copy will be displayed. 120 No pictures are contained in the folder Select a folder containing the sorted selected in the auto pictures. sort mode. 68 Problem No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. N Memory contains no images. No pictures can be played back in the auto sort mode. Play back the pictures using the playback mode or the list by date mode.
Error Messages Display PR Printer error: check printer status. Problem Printer error. Solution A Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing. * – Load the specified type of paper, PR Specified size of paper select Resume and press the k Printer error: check paper is not loaded in printer. button to resume printing. * – Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. Technical Notes 152 Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch or the shutter-release button.
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night Digital zoom cannot be portrait is selected for scene mode used. - When smile mode is selected - When Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous - Before movie recording begins (digital zoom of up to 2× can be applied while movies are being recorded) Image mode not available.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution When V (auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction” of the Night portrait Unexpected results scene mode is applied during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye occurred when flash is Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by set to auto with red-eye red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V (auto with red-eye reduction. reduction) and select a scene mode other than Night portrait, then shoot.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A • The picture you want to display is sorted in another folder. • Pictures or movies recorded by another camera, and pictures copied using Copy on another camera cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode. • Pictures in the internal memory or memory card may not be displayed if overwritten on a computer. • Up to 999 images can be added to each folder in the auto sort mode. If the desired folder already contains 999 pictures, new pictures cannot be added.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S630 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Approx. 97 % horizontal and 97 % vertical Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical Internal memory (approx. 44 MB), SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.
Specifications • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (73 (±4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to I Normal (4000).
Specifications 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.
Index Symbols AV cable 86, 142 R 47 k Apply selection button 10 A Auto mode 22 F Auto sort mode 67 l Delete button 28, 29, 63, 80, 84 o Exposure compensation 34 h Favorite pictures 70 m Flash mode 30 j Help 13 B High sensitivity mode 50 C List by date mode 64 p Macro mode 33 d Menu button 12 D Movie mode 77 c Playback button 9, 28 c Playback mode 28 i Playback zoom 56 C Scene mode 35 n Self timer 32 z Setup menu 121 A Shooting mode button 8 a Smile mode 52 d Sport continuous mode 48 g Tele 25 h Thumbnail
Index E EN-EL12 14 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 143 Eyelet for camera strap 5 F Face priority 110 Favorite pictures menu 75 Favorite pictures mode 73 File name 143 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show m 40 Firmware version 141 Fixed range auto 108 Flash lamp 31 Flash mode 30, 31 Flash off 30 Focus 26, 79, 110 Focus indicator 6, 26 Focus lock 111 Folder name 143 Food u 39, 44 Format 21, 135 Format the internal memory 135 Formatting 21, 135 FSCN 143 Full-frame playback 28, 29 Full-time AF 79, 113 H Help 13 H
Index PictBridge 91, 160 Playback 28, 54, 55, 56, 63, 80, 83 Playback menu 115 Playback mode 28 Playback zoom 56 Playback-mode selection menu 9 Portrait b 36 Power 17, 18, 22 Power switch 17, 18, 22 Preset manual 103 Press halfway 13 Print 93, 94, 97 Print set 97 Print Set Date Option 98 Printer 91 Protect 118 Small size 78 Smile mode 52 Sound files copy 85 Sound files playback 83 Sound settings 134 Speaker 5 Sport continuous mode 48 SSCN 143 Strap 13 Sunset h 38 T Quick retouch 58 Tele 25 Television 86
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