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... Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
... Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The A (shooting mode) Button...8 The c (playback) Button ...9 The Rotary Multi Selector...10 The d ... Language, Date and Time 20 Inserting Memory Cards ...22 Removing Memory Cards...22 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 24 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 25 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...26 Using the Zoom...27 ...
Table of Contents For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The A (shooting mode) Button...8 The c (playback) Button ...9 The Rotary Multi Selector...10 The d ... Language, Date and Time 20 Inserting Memory Cards ...22 Removing Memory Cards...22 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 24 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 25 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...26 Using the Zoom...27 ...
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...The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. This icon marks notes, C information that should be helpful when using the camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to the camera. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your ...Illustrations and text displays shown in the Quick Start Guide. Screen Samples In this manual may be read it easier to find the information you enjoy taking pictures with this camera can be more A information is referred to as a "memory card". •...
...The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. This icon marks notes, C information that should be helpful when using the camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to the camera. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your ...Illustrations and text displays shown in the Quick Start Guide. Screen Samples In this manual may be read it easier to find the information you enjoy taking pictures with this camera can be more A information is referred to as a "memory card". •...
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... be held liable for any form, by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the attention of the camera or result in your area (address provided separately). 2 Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked...
... be held liable for any form, by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the attention of the camera or result in your area (address provided separately). 2 Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked...
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...not set" indicator 120, 144 11 Travel destination indicator 120 12 Date imprint 124 13 Image mode 96 Movie options 77 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 123). Parts ...52 19 Shutter speed 28 20 ISO sensitivity 33, 102 21 Exposure compensation value 36 22 Focus area 28, 104 23 Focus area (for manual, center).........104 24 Focus area (Face Priority 51, 104 25 Focus area (Subject Tracking mode 54 26 Center-weighted metering area ......100 ...
...not set" indicator 120, 144 11 Travel destination indicator 120 12 Date imprint 124 13 Image mode 96 Movie options 77 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 123). Parts ...52 19 Shutter speed 28 20 ISO sensitivity 33, 102 21 Exposure compensation value 36 22 Focus area 28, 104 23 Focus area (for manual, center).........104 24 Focus area (Face Priority 51, 104 25 Focus area (Subject Tracking mode 54 26 Center-weighted metering area ......100 ...
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Introduction Menu Display Basic Operations Choose the option above* Choose the option on the Choose the option on the Rotary Multi Selector In this manual, up, down, left */ right*/ Proceed to the next screen (apply selection) Return display to Apply selection the previous screen (advance display to the next screen) ...
Introduction Menu Display Basic Operations Choose the option above* Choose the option on the Choose the option on the Rotary Multi Selector In this manual, up, down, left */ right*/ Proceed to the next screen (apply selection) Return display to Apply selection the previous screen (advance display to the next screen) ...
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... options to follow Displayed when there are previous menu options Shooting menu Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode AF area mode Face priority Auto Manual Center Exit Select an item, then press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to proceed to the next set of the monitor to display...
... options to follow Displayed when there are previous menu options Shooting menu Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode AF area mode Face priority Auto Manual Center Exit Select an item, then press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to proceed to the next set of the monitor to display...
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...mode (A 35) will be sure that Vibration reduction (A 125) is enabled and hold the camera steadily. X W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Press the k button to Manual. See "Taking Pictures in this mode when taking pictures of food. l Museum Use indoors ...where flash photography is prohibited (for more time to Manual. X W* n Off* p On o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. u Food Q Use this scene mode are easily affected by camera shake, be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to choose the focus area in which ...
...mode (A 35) will be sure that Vibration reduction (A 125) is enabled and hold the camera steadily. X W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Press the k button to Manual. See "Taking Pictures in this mode when taking pictures of food. l Museum Use indoors ...where flash photography is prohibited (for more time to Manual. X W* n Off* p On o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. u Food Q Use this scene mode are easily affected by camera shake, be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to choose the focus area in which ...
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...Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for...Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) is set to Auto, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up ), just as when AF area mode (A 104) is applied, the flash does ... closest to A (auto) mode (A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A 37). Should this occur, switch to the camera.
...Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for...Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) is set to Auto, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up ), just as when AF area mode (A 104) is applied, the flash does ... closest to A (auto) mode (A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A 37). Should this occur, switch to the camera.
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...rotary multi selector or press H, I to increase the amount of blue. 3 Frame the picture. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus. 2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose white balance. • Press H to increase the amount of ...(A 34) and exposure compensation (A 36) settings can be turned on Food and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in .) from the...; Macro mode (A 35) will be adjusted while the focus area is set to Manual (A 104).
...rotary multi selector or press H, I to increase the amount of blue. 3 Frame the picture. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus. 2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose white balance. • Press H to increase the amount of ...(A 34) and exposure compensation (A 36) settings can be turned on Food and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in .) from the...; Macro mode (A 35) will be adjusted while the focus area is set to Manual (A 104).
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... actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 105). Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode (A 104) to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the center of the frame. • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way ... subject. Subject Tracking Mode 3 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. C Usable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is not displayed, the camera focuses on the focus area framed by the double border when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border turns green...
... actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 105). Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode (A 104) to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the center of the frame. • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way ... subject. Subject Tracking Mode 3 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. C Usable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is not displayed, the camera focuses on the focus area framed by the double border when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border turns green...
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...camera (A 115). D Image File Names and Folder Names See "File and Folder Names" (A 139) for more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX Help from the Help menu. D Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually... Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All Programs>ViewNX...
...camera (A 115). D Image File Names and Folder Names See "File and Folder Names" (A 139) for more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX Help from the Help menu. D Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually... Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All Programs>ViewNX...
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...result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 99) for direct sunlight. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is able to adapt ... 32). b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used under incandescent lighting. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that Cannot be used as "white balance". g Flash Use with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment...
...result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 99) for direct sunlight. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is able to adapt ... 32). b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used under incandescent lighting. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that Cannot be used as "white balance". g Flash Use with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment...
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... Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose Measure. • To use the rotary multi selector to set White balance to b Preset manual, then press the k button. • The camera zooms in. When shooting with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). 1 Place a...make images shot under a lamp with the flash, set for when the flash fires. C Note on Preset Manual The camera cannot measure a white balance value for White Balance. Preset manual Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Cancel Measure Exit Reference object frame 5 Press the k button to Auto or Flash...
... Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose Measure. • To use the rotary multi selector to set White balance to b Preset manual, then press the k button. • The camera zooms in. When shooting with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). 1 Place a...make images shot under a lamp with the flash, set for when the flash fires. C Note on Preset Manual The camera cannot measure a white balance value for White Balance. Preset manual Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Cancel Measure Exit Reference object frame 5 Press the k button to Auto or Flash...
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... Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF-Area Mode Set to activate the focus area. When using digital zoom, the camera will be displayed in the monitor (up to nine areas). 13 Focus areas x Manual Choose the focus area from 99 areas in such a way that a face cannot be detected, the AF... area mode becomes Auto, and 13 the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest...
... Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF-Area Mode Set to activate the focus area. When using digital zoom, the camera will be displayed in the monitor (up to nine areas). 13 Focus areas x Manual Choose the focus area from 99 areas in such a way that a face cannot be detected, the AF... area mode becomes Auto, and 13 the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest...
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Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 105). • Images that were taken using face priority will focus on the ...face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, the camera will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientation of the faces detected, in full-frame and thumbnail playback modes (excluding pictures ...
Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 105). • Images that were taken using face priority will focus on the ...face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, the camera will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientation of the faces detected, in full-frame and thumbnail playback modes (excluding pictures ...
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...COOLPIX S640 Ver.X.X Back Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 136 To reset file numbering to "0001", delete all pictures (A 113) before selecting Reset all. • The following items remain unaffected when the camera is reset with Reset all also clears the current file number (A 139) from the lowest number available. Shooting menu: Preset manual... data (A 99) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Date (A 120), Language (A 130), and Video mode (A 130) r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware ...
...COOLPIX S640 Ver.X.X Back Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 136 To reset file numbering to "0001", delete all pictures (A 113) before selecting Reset all. • The following items remain unaffected when the camera is reset with Reset all also clears the current file number (A 139) from the lowest number available. Shooting menu: Preset manual... data (A 99) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Date (A 120), Language (A 130), and Video mode (A 130) r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware ...
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... Messages The following table lists the error messages and other operations until message clears from display automatically when - Solution Set clock. Turn off manually. P Battery temperature high Q (blinks red) P Please wait for dealing with them. P This card cannot be used. Prepare to ... allow battery to is in the monitor, as well as the solutions for the camera to charge or change battery. Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 28, 29 105 Camera cannot perform other warnings displayed in "lock" position. Technical Notes 144 Display O (blinks) B ...
... Messages The following table lists the error messages and other operations until message clears from display automatically when - Solution Set clock. Turn off manually. P Battery temperature high Q (blinks red) P Please wait for dealing with them. P This card cannot be used. Prepare to ... allow battery to is in the monitor, as well as the solutions for the camera to charge or change battery. Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 28, 29 105 Camera cannot perform other warnings displayed in "lock" position. Technical Notes 144 Display O (blinks) B ...
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... • The battery is not charged when the camera is turned off 19 blinks rapidly. Turn off camera, and allow Monitor turns off manually. Technical Notes 149 After the the power-on lamp lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn it may be impossible to charge the battery... inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to ...
... • The battery is not charged when the camera is turned off 19 blinks rapidly. Turn off camera, and allow Monitor turns off manually. Technical Notes 149 After the the power-on lamp lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn it may be impossible to charge the battery... inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to ...
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...Nikon COOLPIX S640 Digital Camera Technical Notes Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from ISO 100 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to ∞ (wide-end zoom position) Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), manual... (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12.2 million 1/2.33-in .) to 800) CCD; approx. 12.39 million total pixels 5× optical zoom, ...
...Nikon COOLPIX S640 Digital Camera Technical Notes Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from ISO 100 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to ∞ (wide-end zoom position) Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), manual... (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12.2 million 1/2.33-in .) to 800) CCD; approx. 12.39 million total pixels 5× optical zoom, ...