Nikon S220 - S225 User Manual

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viiiTable of ContentsMacro Mode...

88Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k

89Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when pr

90Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Print set option in the playback menu is used to create d

91Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo info

92Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu contains the following opti

93Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusA Image ModeChoose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and im

94Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the approximate number

95Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

96Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig

97Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousChange settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash wi

ixTable of ContentsUsing Favorite Pictures Mode...

98Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusInterval Timer PhotographyPictures are taken automatically at specified interva

99Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusE ISO SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to l

100Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusG AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digi

101Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Focus LockTo focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF are

102Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusFace PriorityThe face-priority function is activated when Face priority (defau

103Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB Notes on Face-Priority• In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is p

104Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusFunctions that Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslyRestrictions apply to the follo

105Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options.Displaying the Playback MenuE

106Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting PicturesThe picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be dis

107Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowPlay back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory c

xTable of ContentsPlayback Options: The Playback Menu ... 105Display

108Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures.B Notes on Deletion• Once del

109Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Rotate ImageAfter shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displa

110Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus2 Select a copy option and press the k button.Selected images: Copy pictures s

111Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options.w Electronic VRA 113Specify the e

112Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuChoose z tab in the menu screen.1 Press the d button t

113Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusw Electronic VRChoose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when t

114Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusa MenusChoose the initial menus displayed.c Welcome ScreenYou can select the we

115Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.Se

116Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3 Press K.The time zone selection screen is displayed.4 Press J or K to choose

117Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differenc

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S220/S225 digital camera. This manual was written to help you

118Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse Monitor SettingsChoose whether or not to display information in the monitor,

119Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Date ImprintThe date and time of recording can be imprinted directly onto pic

120Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusU Motion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject move

121Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusu Digital ZoomAdjust settings for using digital zoom.B Notes on Digital Zoom• W

122Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusk Auto OffWhen the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operati

123Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusl Format Memory/m Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a

124Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageChoose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.o

125Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusOperating the Blink Warning ScreenWhen the camera detects any human subjects wi

126Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to th

127Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting MenuSetup MenuOption Default valueImage mode (A 93)i Normal (3648)Whit

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

128Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusOthers• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 130) from the

129Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved

130Technical NotesImage/Sound File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows.• Files are s

131Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing th

132Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesC The Battery• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not

133Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Ch

134Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

135Error MessagesTechnical NotesNOut of memory.Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size.• Delete pictures or sound files.• Insert new memory c

136Error MessagesTechnical NotesNImage cannot be modified.Cannot edit selected picture.Select picture that supports quick retouch, D-Lighting, crop, o

137Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Lens errorQLens error. Turn ca

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

138Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

139TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

140TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPictures are blurred. • Use flash.• Use ISO sensitivity>High ISO sensitivity auto in the shooting menu.• Use elect

141TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackRandomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image.Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high as

142TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCannot record or play back voice memos.• Voice memos cannot be appended to movies.• Voice memos cannot be attached to

143TroubleshootingTechnical NotesNikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected.• Camera is off.• Battery is exhausted.• USB cable is not corr

144Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX S220/S225 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 10.0 millionImage sensor1/2.33-in. C

145SpecificationsTechnical NotesISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto(auto gain from ISO 80 to 800

146SpecificationsTechnical Notes• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 opera

147SpecificationsTechnical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry

4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera Body43215610879Lens cover closed1 Shutter-release button...242Zoom control...

148Technical NotesIndexSymbolsA Auto mode 20a Smile mode 45C Scene mode 33D Movie mode 70z Setup menu 111C List by date mode 57F Auto sort mode 60h Fa

149IndexTechnical NotesDusk/dawn i 37EElectronic VR (movies) 72Electronic VR (still pictures) 113EN-EL10 12, 14Exposure compensation 32Extension 130Ey

150IndexTechnical NotesPin cover 5Playback 26, 27, 47, 49Playback menu 105Playback-mode selection menu 8Portrait b 34Power 16, 20Power switch 4, 20Pow

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5Parts of the CameraIntroduction867542131091112131415Opening the pin cover1Indicator lamp... 74Flash lamp

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

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback1The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode or the favorites folder currently selected in playback m

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

8IntroductionBasic OperationsThe A (Shooting Mode) ButtonThe Shooting-mode Selection MenuIn the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector t

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

10Basic OperationsIntroductionThe d ButtonPress the d button to display the menu for the selected mode.• Use the multi selector to navigate the menus

11Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysRotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a desc

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 StepsThe following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. 3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is complet

14First StepsInserting the BatteryInsert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera.• Charge the battery before the first use o

15Inserting the BatteryFirst StepsRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before op

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 Edit the date and time.Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.Press K to move the highlight i

iIntroductionFirst StepsABasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeCShooting Suited for the SceneaAutomatic Shooting of a Smiling FacecMore on Playback

18First StepsInserting Memory CardsImage, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secu

19Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsB Formatting Memory CardsIf the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 123)

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) ModeThe indicators and p

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 ModeUsing the ZoomUse the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control

24Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.When a face looking toward the camera is r

25Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remainin

26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 4 Playing Back and Deleting PicturesPlaying Back Pictures (Playback Mode)Press the c button.The last p

27Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeC Options Available in Playback ModeThe following options are avai

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 0.6-4.6 m (2-15 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. Wit

29Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommen

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

33Shooting Suited for the SceneShooting Suited for the SceneShooting in Scene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject

34Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneFeatures1The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it ha

35Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.1Fill flash with slow sync and

36Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene1The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other

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

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

38Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.O: For those scene modes with O

39Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selecte

40Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneShooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera(Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a pictur

41Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures in Food ModeUse this mode to take pictures of food.1 Press the A button in shooti

42Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneB Note on Food ModeFlash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 31) is fixed at ON.C White Balan

43Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneTaking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a

44Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene5 Press the k button when shooting is complete.The camera returns to step 2.B Panorama AssistFlas

45Automatic Shooting of a Smiling FaceAutomatic Shooting of a Smiling FaceShooting in Smile ModeThe camera detects that a face recognized with face pr

46Shooting in Smile ModeAutomatic Shooting of a Smiling FaceBlink Proof FunctionThe blink proof function is available in smile mode.Each time a pictur

More on Playback47More on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackRotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to

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

More on Playback48Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackC Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures Mode• When thumbnails are displa

More on Playback49Taking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current pictu

50More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse the COOLPIX S220/S225 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 130). The editing features

More on Playback51Editing PicturesQuick RetouchQuick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been

More on Playback52Editing PicturesEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and co

More on Playback53Editing PicturesCreating a Cropped Copy: CropCreate a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed wi

More on Playback54Editing PicturesResizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files wi

More on Playback55Voice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUse the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.Recording Voice Memos1 Di

More on Playback56Voice Memos: Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice MemosPictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in full-f

More on Playback57Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)In C list by date mode, playback of only pictures taken on a specified date is possible.

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

More on Playback58Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)Using List by Date ModeThe following operations are available in the list by date screen

More on Playback59Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)List by Date MenuPress the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus

60More on PlaybackImage Searching in Auto Sort ModePictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders during shooting. I

More on Playback61Image Searching in Auto Sort ModeCategories and the Contents* The pictures taken in Scene auto selector scene mode (A 40) are includ

More on Playback62Image Searching in Auto Sort ModeUsing Auto Sort ModeThe following operations are available in the category list screen.Auto Sort Me

More on Playback63Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel

More on Playback64Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)Preparing Favorites FolderChanging the display icons for favorites folders enables

More on Playback65Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)Sorting Pictures to a Favorites FolderPictures can be added to favorites folders a

More on Playback66Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)Viewing the Pictures in Favorites FolderPictures can be displayed by selecting the

More on Playback67Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)Using Favorite Pictures ModeThe following operations are available in the favorite

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

More on Playback68Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)Favorite Pictures MenuPress the d button in full-frame playback mode in favorite p

More on Playback69Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)C Adding/Viewing Favorite PicturesWhen pictures are added to a favorites folder, t

70MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.1 Enter

71MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie options and Electronic VR (A 72) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display

72The Movie MenuMoviesw Electronic VRChoose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.At settings other than Off, the ic

73MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 71). To play a movie, display it in full-

74Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsMaking Voice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the

75Making Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During Recording* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible

76Voice RecordingsPlaying Voice Recordings1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi select

77Playing Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During PlaybackRotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume.Playback controls appe

viiTable of ContentsFor Your Safety...

78Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsCopy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a me

79Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

80Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (t

81Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer1 Start the computer to wh

82Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.Click Start Tr

83Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersD Using a Card ReaderThe pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a

84Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A 147) printers can connect the camera direc

85Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer

86Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

87Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6 Choose Start print and press the k button.7 Printing starts.Monitor displa