Nikon S2 User Manual

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viiiUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com-plex electronic circuitry.

90Technical NotesProblem SolutionPictures are out of focus• Camera can not focus on selected subject using autofo-cus. Use focus lock.• AF-assist il

91Technical NotesProblem SolutionCan not zoom in on picture• Picture is a movie.• Picture was created with small picture option.• Picture has been cr

92Technical Notes Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the back-ground and the su

93Technical NotesFile StorageThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256-megabyte

94Technical NotesPictures are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a fi ve-character identifi er: “P_” plus a three-digi

95Technical NotesSpecifi cationsType S2 digital cameraEffective pixels 5.1 millionf/-number f/3.0 – f/5.4Construction 12 elements in 10 groupsFocal len

96Technical Notes Self-timer Approximately 10 secondsBuilt-in fl ashRange (approx.) W: 0.3 – 2.5 m/1´– 8´2˝ T: 0.3 – 1.4 m/1´ – 4´7˝Sync method Sens

97Technical NotesWeight Approximately 110 g (3.9 oz), excluding power cableRated capacity 18–22 VARated output DC 4.8 V / 1.5 AOperating temperatur

98Technical NotesSymbols (auto) mode, 2, 14 (delete) button, 3, 17, 34, 40, 41, 44 (internal memory) indicator, 4, 14, 16 (memory card) indicator, 4,

99Technical NotesMOVIE menu, 36Multi connector, 3, 6, 8Multi connector cover, 3, 6, 8Multi selector, 3Museum, 30MV-12, see COOL-STATIONNNight landscap

1IntroductionIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S2 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pict

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2IntroductionParts of the CameraMemory card slot/Battery-chamber cover ( 7, 10, 11)Lens ( 84, 95) Auto ( 14)A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which

3Introduction (playback) button ( 17, 41, 65)Monitor ( 4, 14, 84, 95)Zoom ( / ) / button ( 15, 22, 41, 42)Indicator lamp ( 9) / Flash lamp ( 16)

4IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and play-back (actual display varies with current camera se

5Introduction 1 Shooting mode... 14, 22, 36 2 Exposure lock ... 32, 39, 62 3 Zoom indicator 1...

6IntroductionThe MV-12 COOL-STATIONPlace the camera in the supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION to:• Charge the camera battery ( 8)• View pictures on a televi

7First Steps Inserting the BatteryInserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the corr

8First StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.1 Connect the AC adapter to the MV-12 COOL-STAT

9First Steps4 Charge the batteryThe indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. During charging, battery st

Trademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademar

10First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memor

11First Steps4 Close the memory card slot cover/battery-chamber coverClose the cover () and slide it in the direction shown until it latches () Form

12First StepsTurning the Camera OnOpen the sliding lens cover. The camera will turn on and the power-on lamp will light. The power-on lamp shows came

13First Steps6HOME TIME ZONEHOME TIME ZONEHOME TIME ZONEBackBackConfirmConfirmBack ConfirmMadrid, Paris, BerlinSelect home time zone.5HOME TIME ZONEHO

14Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyThis section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for

15Basic PhotographyStep 2 — Frame the Picture1 Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Don’t Block the ShotTo avoid muffl ed sound or d

16Basic PhotographyStep 3 — Focus and Shoot1 FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will au

17Basic Photography2 View additional picturesPress the multi selector down or right to view pic-tures in the order recorded, up or left to view pic-tu

18More on PhotographyMore on Photography Using the FlashThe following fl ash modes are available:Mode How it works When to use it AUTOAutoFlash fi res

19More on Photography When Lighting Is PoorWhen lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly “gr

iSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:This icon marks tips, addi

20More on Photography2OFFOFFOFFOFFON:Confirm:Confirm:ConfirmSelf-timerHighlight ON.1Self-timerOFFONOFFOFFOFFDisplay self-timer menu.The self-timer la

21More on Photography Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distanc

22Scene ModeScene ModeScene mode offers a choice of twelve “scene” and four “assist” settings. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the se

23Scene ModeFraming Assist: , , , and These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to com-pose pictures with the help of

24Scene Mode Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode is used to frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while back-ground detail

25Scene ModeLANDSCAPE: No guides are displayed. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches.

26Scene Mode Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The options in the assist menu can be u

27Scene Mode Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance be-twee

28Scene ModeOther ScenesIn addition to the four “assist” modes described on the preceding pages, scene mode offers a selection of eleven “scenes,” eac

29Scene ModeOffOffOff Use tripod Hold camera steady *Hold camera steady Night landscapeSlow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscap

iiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using th

30Scene ModeHold camera steady Off *Use tripod OffOff * *— CopyProvides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such

31Scene Mode Voice recording ( 33)Create a digital audio recording.Off * *— Panorama assist ( 32)Use when taking a series of pic-tures that will lat

32Scene ModeAE-LAE-LAE-L101010Make selection (to return to step 3, press center of multi selector again). Pan direction displayed in white. Yel-low

33Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-it speaker.Making

34Voice RecordingsPlaying Voice RecordingsTo play voice recordings back, display the voice recording screen shown in Step 2 on the preceding page and

35Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsTo copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown i

36Movies Movie ModeThe camera can record the following types of movie. All movies have a frame rate of fi fteen frames per second; except in the case

37Movies5MOVIE OPTIONSMOVIE OPTIONSMOVIE OPTIONSExitExitExit ConfirmConfirmConfirmSmall size 320Smaller size 160Time-lapse movieTV movie 640TV movie 6

38MoviesRecording Movies0h 0m 19s0h 0m 19s0h 0m 19sEnd recording. Recording will end automatically when movie has reached maximum length or memory is

39Movies8Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specifi ed interval until shut-ter-release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1800 fra

iii Observe proper precautions when han-dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improp-erly handled. Observe the following precautions wh

40MoviesViewing MoviesIn full-frame playback ( 17, 41), movies are indicated by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi select

41More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the CameraTo view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the button

42More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomUse the (T) button to zoom in on images displayed in full-frame playback ( 41). Playback zoom

43More on PlaybackEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingD-lighting can be used to create a copy of a picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightenin

44More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackA voice memo can be recorded and appended to any picture marked with a (voice memo recording gu

45More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on TVThe MV-12 COOL-STATION and EG-E5000 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to conne

46More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on a ComputerThe supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION, UC-E10 USB cable, and PictureProject software can be used to view pho

47More on PlaybackTo choose a USB option, highlight Interface in the setup menu ( 80) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in

48More on PlaybackTransferring PicturesIf PictureProject is installed, the PictureProject Transfer window will be dis-played in the computer monitor w

49More on PlaybackDisconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and discon-nect the USB cable once transfer

ivNotice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and f

50More on PlaybackPrinting PicturesPictures can be printed by any of the following methods:• Select pictures for printing using Print set (see below)

51More on Playback7PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONBackBackBack ConfirmConfirmConfirm04.20.200515:301/4Scroll through pictures. Current

52More on PlaybackPrinting Via Direct USB ConnectionWhen the camera is placed in the MV-12 COOL-STATION and connected to a PictBridge-compatible print

53More on Playback4 Print picturesPress the center of the multi selector to print the current picture or press the button to select multiple pictures

54More on PlaybackOption DescriptionStart printHighlight this option and press center of multi selector to print the selected picture. Message shown

55More on PlaybackPrinting Multiple PicturesTo print all pictures or multiple selected pictures, press the button. The menu shown at right will be

56More on Playback1PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONBackBackBack ConfirmConfirmConfirm04.20.200515:301/4Scroll through pictures. Current

57More on PlaybackPrinting the Current Print Order: DPOF PrintingTo print the current print order ( 50), select DPOF printing in the PictBridge menu

58The Shooting MenuMenu GuideThe Shooting MenuThe shooting menu contains the following options:Option DescriptionImage mode Choose image size and qual

59The Shooting Menu Image ModePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image fi les. The size of the fi les, and with it the number of imag

vNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulation

60The Shooting Menu White BalanceThe color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able t

61The Shooting Menu Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera by from –2.0 EV (under

62The Shooting Menu Interval Timer PhotographyTo display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CONTINUOUS menu and press th

63The Shooting Menu Best Shot Selector (BSS)The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situ-ations in which inadvertent ca

64The Shooting Menu SensitivitySensitivity (ISO equivalency) is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the

65The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:Option DescriptionPrint setSelect pictures for printing on DPOF-

66The Playback Menu1ExitExitBack ConfirmConfirmConfirmPROTECTPROTECTPROTECT04.20.200515:301/4ONOFFScroll through pictures. Current pic-ture shown at

67The Playback Menu Slide ShowThis option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture.1SL

68The Playback Menu DeleteThe delete menu contains the following options:Option Description Erase selected imagesSelect images for deletion ( 66).

69The Playback Menu Transfer MarkingThis option is used to mark pictures for transfer to any computer to which PictureProject has been installed ( 46

viTable of ContentsFor Your Safety ...iiIntroduction 1Parts

70The Playback Menu Small PictureSmall copies of pictures can be created in any of the following sizes:Option Description 640 × 480 Can be displayed

71The Playback Menu CopyThis option is only available when a memory card is inserted, when it can be used to copy pictures between internal memory and

72The Setup MenuThe Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options:Option DescriptionShooting menuScene menuMoviePlayback menuReturn to menu

73The Setup Menu Welcome ScreenChoose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.Option DescriptionDisable welcome(default)No welcome s

74The Setup Menu DateThis option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones.Option DescriptionDate Set camer

75The Setup Menu Time ZonesThe time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set.The camera supports the time zones listed below.

76The Setup Menu Monitor SettingsThe options in this menu control the information displayed in the monitor and monitor brightness.Option DescriptionPh

77The Setup Menu Date ImprintThis option is used to imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. It can not be used to imprint date inform

78The Setup Menu Sound SettingsThe options in this menu control the sound settings listed below.Option DescriptionButton soundIf On is selected, beep

79The Setup Menu Auto OffChoose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 m

viiMenu Guide 58The Shooting Menu... 58Image Mode ...

80The Setup Menu LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and messages ( 12). InterfaceAdjust settings for connection to a computer or video devi

81The Setup MenuOption DescriptionSound settingsButton sound OnShutter sound 1Start-up sound OffVolume NormalOption DescriptionAF-assist AutoInterface

82Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contac

83Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using th

84Technical NotesCleaning Lens: The lens is equipped with a protective glass cover. One key to preserving the condition of glass parts is to not touch

85Technical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold o

86Technical NotesError Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.D

87Technical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionIMAGE CANNOTBE SAVED or • Camera has run out of fi le numbers.• Not enough memory to copy picture using crop,

88Technical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionTRANSFER ERRORPictures can not be copied to computer.Restart transfer after check-ing that camera is connecte

89Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer o