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Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4200 digital camera. After reading, please keep this manual. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avi) ... only in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of purchase (A18). COOLPIX S4200 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (with battery case) Stylus TP-1 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P* USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 • Warranty ViewNX...
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4200 digital camera. After reading, please keep this manual. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avi) ... only in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of purchase (A18). COOLPIX S4200 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (with battery case) Stylus TP-1 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P* USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 • Warranty ViewNX...
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...trip), take a test shot to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this device as ...updated information is functioning normally. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with the...
...trip), take a test shot to ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this device as ...updated information is functioning normally. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with the...
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... of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this could result in explosion or fire. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this equipment. vi Continued operation could result in injury. Repairs should be taken to prevent infants from putting... them. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use . After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Parts of an infant or child. The consequences that should be ...
... of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this could result in explosion or fire. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this equipment. vi Continued operation could result in injury. Repairs should be taken to prevent infants from putting... them. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use . After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Parts of an infant or child. The consequences that should be ...
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... only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included). To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use in this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend...service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with a dry cloth. Charge the battery by computer function. Failure to observe this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. Observe the...
... only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included). To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use in this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend...service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with a dry cloth. Charge the battery by computer function. Failure to observe this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. Observe the...
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... in electric shock. • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with DCto-AC inverters. viii Do not operate the flash with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from... prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with this device should not be taken to avoid injury caused by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or...
... in electric shock. • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with DCto-AC inverters. viii Do not operate the flash with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from... prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with this device should not be taken to avoid injury caused by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or...
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... with Canadian ICES-003. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. The following apply only to users in European countries: x • This product is designated for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK... OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B...
... with Canadian ICES-003. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. The following apply only to users in European countries: x • This product is designated for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK... OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B...
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...) ...11 Pressing the Shutter-release Button ...13 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery...16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Internal Memory and Memory Cards ...21 Approved Memory Cards ...21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...22 Turning...
...) ...11 Pressing the Shutter-release Button ...13 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery...16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Internal Memory and Memory Cards ...21 Approved Memory Cards ...21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...22 Turning...
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... U Motion Detection ...E72 h AF Assist ...E73 u Digital Zoom ...E73 i Sound Settings ...E74 k Auto Off ...E75 l/m Format Memory/Format Card E76 n Language ...E77 o Video Mode ...E77 V Charge by Computer ...E78 d Blink Warning...E80 b Eye-Fi Upload...E82 p Reset All...E83 r Firmware Version ...E85 File and Folder Names...E86 Optional Accessories ...E87 Error...
... U Motion Detection ...E72 h AF Assist ...E73 u Digital Zoom ...E73 i Sound Settings ...E74 k Auto Off ...E75 l/m Format Memory/Format Card E76 n Language ...E77 o Video Mode ...E77 V Charge by Computer ...E78 d Blink Warning...E80 b Eye-Fi Upload...E82 p Reset All...E83 r Firmware Version ...E85 File and Folder Names...E86 Optional Accessories ...E87 Error...
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Introduction Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index...F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera ...F2 The Battery...F3 Charging AC Adapter...F4 Memory Cards ...F4 Cleaning and Storage ...F5 Cleaning ...F5 Storage ...F5 Troubleshooting...F6 Specifications ...F13 Supported Standards ...F16 Index ...F17 xv
Introduction Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index...F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera ...F2 The Battery...F3 Charging AC Adapter...F4 Memory Cards ...F4 Cleaning and Storage ...F5 Cleaning ...F5 Storage ...F5 Troubleshooting...F6 Specifications ...F13 Supported Standards ...F16 Index ...F17 xv
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Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 2 3 4 5 Under the connector cover 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Monitor/touch panel 6 2 b (e movie-record) button 82 3 Charge lamp 19, E79 Flash lamp 55 4 A (shooting mode) button.......... 10, 26 5 c (playback) button 10, 32, 73 6 USB/audio/video output connector 18, 76, E27, E30 7 Tripod socket 8 Speaker 86, E59 9 Connector cover 18, 76, E27, E30 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 16, 20 11 Memory card slot 20 12 Battery chamber 16 13 Battery latch 16, 17 3
Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 2 3 4 5 Under the connector cover 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Monitor/touch panel 6 2 b (e movie-record) button 82 3 Charge lamp 19, E79 Flash lamp 55 4 A (shooting mode) button.......... 10, 26 5 c (playback) button 10, 32, 73 6 USB/audio/video output connector 18, 76, E27, E30 7 Tripod socket 8 Speaker 86, E59 9 Connector cover 18, 76, E27, E30 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 16, 20 11 Memory card slot 20 12 Battery chamber 16 13 Battery latch 16, 17 3
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase) ...24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...30 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images ...32 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 34 15
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase) ...24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...30 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images ...32 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 34 15
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...; When the battery is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Charge the battery before first use or when it is in place. See page 18 for Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery...
...; When the battery is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Charge the battery before first use or when it is in place. See page 18 for Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery...
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...in Argentina and Korea. 2 Make sure the battery is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH-69P, the camera cannot be turned on the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of 1 to 3. ...• Keep the camera turned off . • See "Understanding the Charge Lamp" (A19) for more information. 3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. • When the camera is installed in the camera, and...
...in Argentina and Korea. 2 Make sure the battery is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH-69P, the camera cannot be turned on the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of 1 to 3. ...• Keep the camera turned off . • See "Understanding the Charge Lamp" (A19) for more information. 3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. • When the camera is installed in the camera, and...
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... precaution could result in overheating or in damage to charging. C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S4200 to read and follow the warnings for Shooting and Playback B Note About Charging AC Adapter Be sure to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A76, ...model of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is used, COOLPIX S4200 can also be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback. • Do not, under...
... precaution could result in overheating or in damage to charging. C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S4200 to read and follow the warnings for Shooting and Playback B Note About Charging AC Adapter Be sure to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A76, ...model of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is used, COOLPIX S4200 can also be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback. • Do not, under...
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The battery level is high. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. Number of Exposures Remaining Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining. • C is displayed when no memory card is inserted ... exposures remaining depends on . 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to charge or replace the battery. Prepare to turn on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size...
The battery level is high. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. Number of Exposures Remaining Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining. • C is displayed when no memory card is inserted ... exposures remaining depends on . 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to charge or replace the battery. Prepare to turn on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size...
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.... C The Clock Battery • The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera's main battery. • The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days... of backup power after about ten hours of charging. • If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on the daylight saving time...
.... C The Clock Battery • The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera's main battery. • The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days... of backup power after about ten hours of charging. • If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on the daylight saving time...
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Flashing: The flash is charging. Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery is low, the monitor will fire when you tap any other ...
Flashing: The flash is charging. Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery is low, the monitor will fire when you tap any other ...
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... their default values. Select from NTSC and PAL. E80 Set whether or not to enable the function for camera monitor display. Allows you can charge the camera's battery by computer d Blink warning b Eye-Fi upload p Reset all r Firmware version Description Choose the language used for sending ... eyes, the camera displays the message Did someone blink?, allowing you to check the image. The Setup Menu Option n Language o Video mode V Charge by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is Disable. E77 When set to Auto (default setting), you to reset the camera...
... their default values. Select from NTSC and PAL. E80 Set whether or not to enable the function for camera monitor display. Allows you can charge the camera's battery by computer d Blink warning b Eye-Fi upload p Reset all r Firmware version Description Choose the language used for sending ... eyes, the camera displays the message Did someone blink?, allowing you to check the image. The Setup Menu Option n Language o Video mode V Charge by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is Disable. E77 When set to Auto (default setting), you to reset the camera...
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... images (E32) When printing is complete, turn the camera off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4200 can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to a printer. C Printing images Images saved on a memory ...can be powered from an electrical outlet. Follow the procedures below to the memory card using a computer. E29 Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off and disconnect the USB cable Reference Section B Notes About Power Source • When connecting ...
... images (E32) When printing is complete, turn the camera off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4200 can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to a printer. C Printing images Images saved on a memory ...can be powered from an electrical outlet. Follow the procedures below to the memory card using a computer. E29 Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off and disconnect the USB cable Reference Section B Notes About Power Source • When connecting ...
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Set the Charge by computer option (E78) in the camera monitor, followed by the image selection screen (2). 1 2 15 / 05 / 2012 4/ 4 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed ...
Set the Charge by computer option (E78) in the camera monitor, followed by the image selection screen (2). 1 2 15 / 05 / 2012 4/ 4 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed ...
