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...AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. The SD ...logo is a trademark. PictBridge is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. ቢ ባ Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of the SD Card...
...AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. The SD ...logo is a trademark. PictBridge is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. ቢ ባ Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of the SD Card...
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...following symbols and conventions are used to the pictures on removable memory cards. This icon indicates that may be read before using the camera. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format...This icon marks notes, information that should be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions, information that should be helpful when using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that more information is inserted, all new pictures will apply only to store, delete, or view ...
...following symbols and conventions are used to the pictures on removable memory cards. This icon indicates that may be read before using the camera. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format...This icon marks notes, information that should be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions, information that should be helpful when using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that more information is inserted, all new pictures will apply only to store, delete, or view ...
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...off in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this could result in injury. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire...or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of malfunction ...
...off in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this could result in injury. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire...or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of malfunction ...
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...battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Particular care should be played back on an audio CD player could cause temporary visual impairment. Observe the ...ash Using the flash close to leakage when fully discharged. Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by Nikon for use can result in or expose to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in the person being burned,...
...battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Particular care should be played back on an audio CD player could cause temporary visual impairment. Observe the ...ash Using the flash close to leakage when fully discharged. Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by Nikon for use can result in or expose to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in the person being burned,...
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... of California to cause birth defects or other in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement COOLPIX S3 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any errors or omissions to the attention... the separation between the equip- Use the interface cables sold or provided by able protection against harmful interference Nikon for a Class B digital by one or more of the Nikon representative in your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. B Part 15 of the FCC rules. However, there...
... of California to cause birth defects or other in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement COOLPIX S3 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any errors or omissions to the attention... the separation between the equip- Use the interface cables sold or provided by able protection against harmful interference Nikon for a Class B digital by one or more of the Nikon representative in your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. B Part 15 of the FCC rules. However, there...
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...securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are circulated in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply... of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be collected separately. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices...
...securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are circulated in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply... of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be collected separately. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices...
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... MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter 6 First Steps 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery 8 Inserting Memory Cards 10 Turning the Camera On 12 Basic Setup ...12 Basic Photography 14 Step 1-Select Mode 14 Step 2-Frame the Picture 15 Step 3-Focus and Shoot 16 Step 4-View the... Other Scenes ...28 Voice Recordings 33 Movies 36 Movie Mode...36 Recording Movies 38 Viewing Movies 40 More on Playback 41 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 41 Viewing Pictures on TV 45 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 46 Printing Pictures 50 vi
... MV-11/MV-11B COOL-STATION 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter 6 First Steps 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery 8 Inserting Memory Cards 10 Turning the Camera On 12 Basic Setup ...12 Basic Photography 14 Step 1-Select Mode 14 Step 2-Frame the Picture 15 Step 3-Focus and Shoot 16 Step 4-View the... Other Scenes ...28 Voice Recordings 33 Movies 36 Movie Mode...36 Recording Movies 38 Viewing Movies 40 More on Playback 41 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 41 Viewing Pictures on TV 45 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 46 Printing Pictures 50 vi
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... 79 Language...80 Interface ...80 AF Assist ...80 Reset all ...80 Menus ...81 Firmware Version 81 Technical Notes 82 Optional Accessories 82 Caring for the Camera 83 Error Messages 86 Troubleshooting 89 Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint 92 Specifications 95 Index...98 vii
... 79 Language...80 Interface ...80 AF Assist ...80 Reset all ...80 Menus ...81 Firmware Version 81 Technical Notes 82 Optional Accessories 82 Caring for the Camera 83 Error Messages 86 Troubleshooting 89 Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint 92 Specifications 95 Index...98 vii
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... seal* could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to operate within the operational and safety requirements of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use with normal operation of this device as an authentic Nikon product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the...
... seal* could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to operate within the operational and safety requirements of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use with normal operation of this device as an authentic Nikon product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the...
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...Learning As part of a Nikon COOLPIX S3 digital camera. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For ...use the product will not be available from product malfunction. Nikon will read it where all those who use , and keep up-to-date with your Nikon digital camera. See the URL below for your purchase of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and ...
...Learning As part of a Nikon COOLPIX S3 digital camera. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For ...use the product will not be available from product malfunction. Nikon will read it where all those who use , and keep up-to-date with your Nikon digital camera. See the URL below for your purchase of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and ...
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A shooting menu offers control over seven shooting options. 2 Movie ( 36) Choose from sixteen "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Auto ( 14) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in flash ( Lens cover 18) Tripod socket Memory card slot ( 10)...Self-timer lamp ( 20) / AF-assist illuminator (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) Lens ( 84, 95) Lens cover closed Built-in which the majority of the Camera Speaker Power switch ( 12) ( 33, 40, 44) Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Shutter-release Microphone ( 33, 36, 44) button ( 16) Eyelet for creating...
A shooting menu offers control over seven shooting options. 2 Movie ( 36) Choose from sixteen "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Auto ( 14) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in flash ( Lens cover 18) Tripod socket Memory card slot ( 10)...Self-timer lamp ( 20) / AF-assist illuminator (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) Lens ( 84, 95) Lens cover closed Built-in which the majority of the Camera Speaker Power switch ( 12) ( 33, 40, 44) Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Shutter-release Microphone ( 33, 36, 44) button ( 16) Eyelet for creating...
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Introduction Monitor ( 4, 14, 84, 95) ( (playback) button ( 17, 41, 65) (menu) button 22, 35, 36, 58, 65, 72) Zoom ( / ) / button ( 15, 22, 41, 42) Indicator lamp ( 9) / Flash lamp ( 16) (delete) button ( 17, 34, 40, 41, 44) Multi selector • Menu navigation: Move cursor up. • Shooting ( ): Display flash mode menu ( 18). • Menu navigation: Cancel and return to make selection. 3 Press center ( ) to previous menu, or move cursor right, or make selection • Menu navigation: Display submenu, move cursor left. • Shooting ( ): Display self-timer mode...
Introduction Monitor ( 4, 14, 84, 95) ( (playback) button ( 17, 41, 65) (menu) button 22, 35, 36, 58, 65, 72) Zoom ( / ) / button ( 15, 22, 41, 42) Indicator lamp ( 9) / Flash lamp ( 16) (delete) button ( 17, 34, 40, 41, 44) Multi selector • Menu navigation: Move cursor up. • Shooting ( ): Display flash mode menu ( 18). • Menu navigation: Cancel and return to make selection. 3 Press center ( ) to previous menu, or move cursor right, or make selection • Menu navigation: Display submenu, move cursor left. • Shooting ( ): Display self-timer mode...
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Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 23 4 1 5 6 19 7 8 10 9 10 +1.0 11 AUTO 9999 18 17 16 14 12 AUTO 15 13 Playback 19 01.01.2005 18 00:00 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 3 17 16 15 14 4 5 6 9999/9999 9 13 12 10 7 :Start 11 8 4
Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 23 4 1 5 6 19 7 8 10 9 10 +1.0 11 AUTO 9999 18 17 16 14 12 AUTO 15 13 Playback 19 01.01.2005 18 00:00 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 3 17 16 15 14 4 5 6 9999/9999 9 13 12 10 7 :Start 11 8 4
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... 22, 36 2 Exposure lock 32, 39, 62 3 Zoom indicator1 15 4 Focus indicator2 16 5 Battery level indicator3 14 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16 7 Camera shake icon4 .......... 19, 28, 78 8 "Date not set" indicator5 13 9 Time zone indicator 74 10 Self-timer indicator 20 11 Date imprint/date counter 77...-up mode 21 20 White balance 60 21 Color option 64 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 1 Current folder 93-94 2 File number and type 93-94 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16, 41 4...
... 22, 36 2 Exposure lock 32, 39, 62 3 Zoom indicator1 15 4 Focus indicator2 16 5 Battery level indicator3 14 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16 7 Camera shake icon4 .......... 19, 28, 78 8 "Date not set" indicator5 13 9 Time zone indicator 74 10 Self-timer indicator 20 11 Date imprint/date counter 77...-up mode 21 20 White balance 60 21 Color option 64 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 1 Current folder 93-94 2 File number and type 93-94 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator 14, 16, 41 4...
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...the MV-11/MV-11B COOLSTATION to household power outlet) 6 Removing the Camera from the COOLSTATION Remove the camera as shown below . Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION Place the camera in the matching connector on the color of the camera body. The EH-63 AC Adapter The supplied EH-63 AC adapter ...can be connected directly to the camera or via direct USB connection ( 52) DC-IN connector ( 8) Camera connector ( 8) USB connector ( 47, 52) Audio/video connector (A/V out; 45) * An MV-11 or MV-11B is fully inserted in the COOL-...
...the MV-11/MV-11B COOLSTATION to household power outlet) 6 Removing the Camera from the COOLSTATION Remove the camera as shown below . Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION Place the camera in the matching connector on the color of the camera body. The EH-63 AC Adapter The supplied EH-63 AC adapter ...can be connected directly to the camera or via direct USB connection ( 52) DC-IN connector ( 8) Camera connector ( 8) USB connector ( 47, 52) Audio/video connector (A/V out; 45) * An MV-11 or MV-11B is fully inserted in the COOL-...
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First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ) until it opens (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ ... the battery-chamber cover. Check to be sure the battery is inserted. Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ) until it opens (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ ... the battery-chamber cover. Check to be sure the battery is inserted. Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
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The power lamp on the AC adapter will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Place the camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector on lamp is running low. 1 Connect the ... (ᕣ). First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is off Charging the Battery Check that the camera power-on the COOL-STATION. 8 The battery will light (ᕤ). 4 1 3 2 2 Turn the...
The power lamp on the AC adapter will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Place the camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector on lamp is running low. 1 Connect the ... (ᕣ). First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is off Charging the Battery Check that the camera power-on the COOL-STATION. 8 The battery will light (ᕤ). 4 1 3 2 2 Turn the...
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...MV-11B COOL-STATION, the EH-63 can also be sure the DC plug is shown as shown at right. Failure to the camera as follows: Indicator lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. Flickers Check that the battery may become hot during use another make or model of... lamp next to charge the battery. During charging, battery status is in the direction shown. About two hours are required to the camera. Note that camera is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement. On Battery fully charged. When connecting the adapter, be connected directly to observe this manual. ...
...MV-11B COOL-STATION, the EH-63 can also be sure the DC plug is shown as shown at right. Failure to the camera as follows: Indicator lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. Flickers Check that the battery may become hot during use another make or model of... lamp next to charge the battery. During charging, battery status is in the direction shown. About two hours are required to the camera. Note that camera is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement. On Battery fully charged. When connecting the adapter, be connected directly to observe this manual. ...
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...in the correct orientation. If a memory card is inserted, the card is unlocked. If the card is off Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off before internal memory can not be formatted or used for recording, playback, and deletion. To insert a memory card: 1 Confi...Open the memory card slot cover (ᕡ) and slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 82). For information on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. The memory card must be removed from , the...
...in the correct orientation. If a memory card is inserted, the card is unlocked. If the card is off Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off before internal memory can not be formatted or used for recording, playback, and deletion. To insert a memory card: 1 Confi...Open the memory card slot cover (ᕡ) and slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 82). For information on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. The memory card must be removed from , the...