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... use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in injury. Continued operation could result in their mouths. Keep out of reach of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an...
... use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in injury. Continued operation could result in their mouths. Keep out of reach of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an...
S8000 User's Manual
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...-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is prone to observe this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. Do not transport or store with wet hands. Failure to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in fire or electric shock. •...
...-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is prone to observe this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. Do not transport or store with wet hands. Failure to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in fire or electric shock. •...
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... person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Handle moving parts. Turn the power off when using the flash Using the flash close to your fingers or other moving parts with...less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in a hospital. Observe caution when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting ...entering the eyes or mouth. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
... person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Handle moving parts. Turn the power off when using the flash Using the flash close to your fingers or other moving parts with...less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in a hospital. Observe caution when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting ...entering the eyes or mouth. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
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...Wash hands after handling. Notices Notice for Customers in a particular installation. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by one or more of...comply with the instructions, may void the user's authority to radio communications. These limits are not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for your ...
...Wash hands after handling. Notices Notice for Customers in a particular installation. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by Nikon Corporation may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by one or more of...comply with the instructions, may void the user's authority to radio communications. These limits are not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for your ...
S8000 User's Manual
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... The Shutter-release Button...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Inserting the Battery ...12 Removing the Battery ...13 Charging the Battery ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 vii
... The Shutter-release Button...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Inserting the Battery ...12 Removing the Battery ...13 Charging the Battery ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 vii
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Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and ...
Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and ...
S8000 User's Manual
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... playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 79). • When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in...
... playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 79). • When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in...
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... Battery First Steps B Notes on the Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on lamp and the monitor have turned off (A 17) and be sure that the battery may become hot during use . • If the battery will not be removed by the arrow (1). Removing...
... Battery First Steps B Notes on the Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on lamp and the monitor have turned off (A 17) and be sure that the battery may become hot during use . • If the battery will not be removed by the arrow (1). Removing...
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... Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into the camera (A 12) and turn off .
... Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into the camera (A 12) and turn off .
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Charging the Battery The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off. When charging is plugged into an electrical outlet. About four hours are required to indicate that the battery is charging. Charge the battery indoors ...
Charging the Battery The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off. When charging is plugged into an electrical outlet. About four hours are required to indicate that the battery is charging. Charge the battery indoors ...
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... to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (A 112, 140). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be turned on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 147), before use only with this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the ...sure to read and follow the warnings for charging the battery inserted into the camera. D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S8000 to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with compatible devices.
... to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (A 112, 140). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be turned on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 147), before use only with this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the ...sure to read and follow the warnings for charging the battery inserted into the camera. D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S8000 to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with compatible devices.
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..., or b (movie-record) button • The time allowed to reactivate it. - If the camera is turned off in standby mode (the power-on . To turn off , both the power-on lamp will turn on lamp is turned off the camera, press the power switch again. First Steps C Power Saving Function (Auto Off) If... no operations are performed for a moment and the monitor will blink. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a while, the monitor will turn off automatically, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp and monitor will enter standby mode. • When the monitor has...
..., or b (movie-record) button • The time allowed to reactivate it. - If the camera is turned off in standby mode (the power-on . To turn off , both the power-on lamp will turn on lamp is turned off the camera, press the power switch again. First Steps C Power Saving Function (Auto Off) If... no operations are performed for a moment and the monitor will blink. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a while, the monitor will turn off automatically, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp and monitor will enter standby mode. • When the monitor has...
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... Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on using the rotary multi selector, see "The Rotary Multi Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button. When the daylight saving time ...option is enabled, W is selected, the date and time will turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will not be set. First Steps Setting Display Language, Date...
... Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on using the rotary multi selector, see "The Rotary Multi Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button. When the daylight saving time ...option is enabled, W is selected, the date and time will turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will not be set. First Steps Setting Display Language, Date...
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...card in the correct orientation shown at an angle (2). 20 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on the memory card and data recorded to store data in the internal memory, or play back... card slot cover. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. The card can be removed by hand. Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and...
...card in the correct orientation shown at an angle (2). 20 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on the memory card and data recorded to store data in the internal memory, or play back... card slot cover. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. The card can be removed by hand. Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and...
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... inserted into the COOLPIX S8000 (A 138). When this switch is in other data on , the memory card must be formatted before formatting the memory card. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory ... expose to water or strong physical shock. • Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Yes No • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Format card? Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not ...
... inserted into the COOLPIX S8000 (A 138). When this switch is in other data on , the memory card must be formatted before formatting the memory card. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory ... expose to water or strong physical shock. • Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Yes No • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Format card? Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not ...
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...and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-andshoot" mode recommended for a moment and the monitor will turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will also extend. The camera enters A (auto) mode. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. 8 ... the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 42). 22 Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press the A button to turn on the capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to display the shooting menu. Cannot take pictures.
...and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-andshoot" mode recommended for a moment and the monitor will turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will also extend. The camera enters A (auto) mode. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. 8 ... the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 42). 22 Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press the A button to turn on the capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to display the shooting menu. Cannot take pictures.
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...; 3240. • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting. 23 Image mode The combination of camera shake. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in standby mode to save power, press the following button... of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed for all shooting menu items (A 41) according to stabilize the camera during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 131). • When the monitor has...
...; 3240. • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting. 23 Image mode The combination of camera shake. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in standby mode to save power, press the following button... of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed for all shooting menu items (A 41) according to stabilize the camera during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 131). • When the monitor has...
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When taking pictures in flash is at or near the center of the frame. 8 24 Frame the picture so that the built-in portrait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the intended subject is above the lens. Built-in flash. Do not hold down the built-in -flash 2 Frame the picture. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, built-in both hands. Hold the camera steadily in flash, AF assistilluminator and microphone.
When taking pictures in flash is at or near the center of the frame. 8 24 Frame the picture so that the built-in portrait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the intended subject is above the lens. Built-in flash. Do not hold down the built-in -flash 2 Frame the picture. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, built-in both hands. Hold the camera steadily in flash, AF assistilluminator and microphone.
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... image mode (A 42) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is being applied. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to zoom in so that interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. Rotate the zoom control to g to indicate that...
... image mode (A 42) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is being applied. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to zoom in so that interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. Rotate the zoom control to g to indicate that...
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... button again to return to full-frame playback mode. 100NIKON 0004.JPG 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.5 +1.0 ISO 100 4/ 4 C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off in Playback Mode See "More on Playback" (A 73) or "Editing Pictures" (A 97) for playback display except pictures... taken with Continuous, BSS, Multishot 16, and Sport continuous setting (A 47). • When the monitor has turned off , holding down the c button will not extend. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures C ...
... button again to return to full-frame playback mode. 100NIKON 0004.JPG 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.5 +1.0 ISO 100 4/ 4 C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off in Playback Mode See "More on Playback" (A 73) or "Editing Pictures" (A 97) for playback display except pictures... taken with Continuous, BSS, Multishot 16, and Sport continuous setting (A 47). • When the monitor has turned off , holding down the c button will not extend. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures C ...