Nikon CoolPix S202 User Manual

viiiTable of ContentsB High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ... 33S

88Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowPlay back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory ca

89Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures.B Notes on Deletion• Once dele

90Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Select an o

91Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options. a MenusA 92Choose how menus are d

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuFirst, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selec

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc Welcome ScreenYou can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camer

94Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.Set

95Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3 Press K.The travel destination time zone menu is displayed.4 Choose the travel

96Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Time Zones (A 17)The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time dif

97Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse Monitor SettingsChoose whether or not to display information in the monitor, a

ixTable of ContentsConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers... 60Connecting to a TV

98Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Date ImprintThe date and time of recording can be imprinted directly onto pict

99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDate CounterPictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the

100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusw Electronic VRChoose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when s

101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusu Digital ZoomAdjust settings for using digital zoom.B Notes on Digital Zoom• A

102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusi Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings.k Auto OffWhen the camera i

103Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusl Format Memory/m Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a

104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageChoose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.o

105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to th

106Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSetup MenuOthers• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 109

107Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusr Firmware VersionView the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S202 Ver. X

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108Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOL

109Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesPictures and movies are assigned file names as follows.• Files are stored in folders named with a folder

110Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing th

111Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesC The Battery• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not

112Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Ch

113Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

114Error MessagesTechnical NotesPCard is not formatted. Format card?NoYesMemory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S202.Choose Yes and pre

115Error MessagesTechnical NotesNMemory contains no images.• No pictures in the internal memory or memory card.• Memory card does not contain pictures

116Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PRPrinter error: check printer

117Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S202 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjo

118TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

119TroubleshootingTechnical NotesDigital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.Digital zoom is not available in the follow

120TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackUnexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).If taking pictures with V (auto with red

121TroubleshootingTechnical NotesNikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected.• Camera is off.• Battery is exhausted.• USB cable is not corr

122Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX S202 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 8.0 millionImage sensor1/2.5-in. CCD; tot

123SpecificationsTechnical NotesISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto(auto gain from ISO 64 to 800

124SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measur

125Technical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure comp

126Technical NotesIndexSymbolsR 41A Auto mode 20B Calender mode 50c D-Lighting 46R Electronic vibration reduction 21B High sensitivity mode 33C List

127IndexTechnical NotesEEditing pictures 45Electronic VR (editing) 47Electronic VR (movies) 56Electronic VR (still pictures) 100EN-EL10 12, 14Error me

2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

128IndexTechnical NotesPlayback menu 86Playback zoom 44Playback-mode Selection menu 8Portrait b 35Power 16, 20Power switch 4, 20Power-on lamp 4, 20Pre

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No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera Body543216978Lens cover closed1 Self-timer lamp...302 Shutter-r

5Parts of the CameraIntroduction12348567911121314151610Opening the pin cover1 Flash lamp...292Zo

6Parts of the CameraIntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback*The icons displayed differ depending on the settings configured during shooting.1 Date of recording...

Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat

8IntroductionBasic OperationsThe c (Shooting/Playback) ButtonThe e (Mode) ButtonPress e during shooting to display the shooting-mode selection menu, o

9Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to

10Basic OperationsIntroductionThe d ButtonPress d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).Press

11Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysPress g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currentl

12First StepsFirst StepsCharging the BatteryThe camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).Charge the battery with the Battery Charg

13Charging the BatteryFirst Steps3 Unplug the charger.Remove the battery and unplug the charger.B Note on the Battery ChargerBe sure to read and follo

14First StepsInserting the BatteryInsert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63

15Inserting the BatteryFirst StepsRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off before removing the battery.To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/

16First StepsSetting Display Language, Date and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power

17Setting Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5 Select your home time zone (A 96) and press k.The Date menu is displayed.6 Edit the date.• Press

iIntroductionFirst StepsA Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB High-sensitivity Shooting ModeC Shooting Suited for the Scenec More on PlaybackD

18First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memor

19Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. O

20Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeThis section des

21Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode• The indicators tha

22Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and o

23Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeDigital Zoom and Image QualityWhen the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoo

24Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.When people’s faces (front view) are recog

25Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.The picture will be recor

26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press c.The last picture taken will be

27Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeC Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame playba

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety b

28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of 0.6-4.0 m (2.0-13.1 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way.

29Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB The W (Off) IndicatorNote the following when lighting is poor and the flash is Off (W): •

30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-p

31Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeMacro ModeMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash

32Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera

33High-sensitivity Shooting ModeHigh-sensitivity Shooting ModeShooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting ModeIn high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensiti

34Shooting Suited for the SceneShooting Suited for the SceneShooting in the Scene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected sub

35Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneFeatures* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings ca

36Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.1Slow sync w

37Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be sel

iiiFor Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the batteryThe battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions wh

38Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject a

39Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.O: For those scene modes wi

40Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.Taking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subj

41Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene3 Shoot the first picture.The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor.4 Shoot t

42Shooting in the Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneD Panorama MakerInstall Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures

43More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPress f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “

44More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the c

45More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse the COOLPIX S202 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 109). The editing features descr

46Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and co

47Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCompensating Blurred Images After Shooting: Electronic VRBlurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled, an

ivFor Your SafetyUse appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur

48Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (

49Editing PicturesMore on Playbackg Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files

50More on PlaybackViewing Pictures by DateIn calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame pl

51Viewing Pictures by DateMore on PlaybackSelecting a Date in List by Date Mode1 Enter list by date mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting C (

52Viewing Pictures by DateMore on PlaybackUsing Calendar Mode and List by Date ModeThe following operations are possible from the date selection scree

53Viewing Pictures by DateMore on PlaybackCalendar and List by Date MenusPress d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures t

54MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Movies are recorded without sound.1 Enter movie mode b

55MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie options and Electronic VR (A 56) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie m

56The Movie MenuMoviesC Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory

57The Movie MenuMoviesTime-Lapse MoviesRecord flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie options fr

vNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested

58The Movie MenuMoviesB Time-Lapse Movie• Flash mode (A 28), macro mode (A 31), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be adjusted after the first pi

59MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 55). To play a movie, display it in full-

60Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

61Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (t

62Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer1 Start the computer to wh

63Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.Click Start Tr

64Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersD Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera FilesNavigate to the folder o

65Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A 125) printers can connect the camera direc

66Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer

67Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

viNoticesNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ATTENTIONCet appareil numérique de la cla

68Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6 Choose Start print and press k.7 Printing starts.Monitor display returns t

69Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k.Prin

70Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when pr

71Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Print set option in the playback menu is used to create d

72Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo

73Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu c

74Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity MenuEnter A (auto) or high-se

75Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusA Image ModePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. T

76Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the approximate number

77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

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78Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig

79Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousChange settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash wi

80Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusInterval Timer PhotographyPictures are taken automatically at specified interva

81Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusE ISO SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to l

82Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusG AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digit

83Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Focus LockTo focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area

84Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusFace PriorityFace Priority will take effect when AF area mode is set to Face pr

85Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusRestrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in

86Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options.Displaying the Playback MenuDi

87Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting Multiple PicturesThe screen shown at right will be displayed in the m