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... camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in this manual handy and refer to it to Know Your Digital Camera • Warranty 1 The included batteries are for trial use only. 2 The brush is used for cleaning the waterproof packing. • Accessories are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S30 digital camera...
... camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in this manual handy and refer to it to Know Your Digital Camera • Warranty 1 The included batteries are for trial use only. 2 The brush is used for cleaning the waterproof packing. • Accessories are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S30 digital camera...
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... the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to ensure that may be held liable for use with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Before Taking Important Pictures...
... the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to ensure that may be held liable for use with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Before Taking Important Pictures...
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...of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to... change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in a foreign country is prohibited. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by...
...of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to... change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in a foreign country is prohibited. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by...
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...Particular care should be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. Do not remain in contact with the camera or battery charger for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX S30. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to ...the skin for use in low-temperature burns. Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4) are on or in direct contact with metal objects such as a...
...Particular care should be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. Do not remain in contact with the camera or battery charger for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX S30. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to ...the skin for use in low-temperature burns. Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4) are on or in direct contact with metal objects such as a...
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To use in either the camera's internal memory (approximately 47 MB) or on the above cards. SanDisk TOSHIBA Panasonic SD ...a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDHC. 3 SDXC compliant. We cannot guarantee camera performance when using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. When using ... device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC compliant. Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of Shooting and Playback...
To use in either the camera's internal memory (approximately 47 MB) or on the above cards. SanDisk TOSHIBA Panasonic SD ...a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDHC. 3 SDXC compliant. We cannot guarantee camera performance when using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. When using ... device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC compliant. Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of Shooting and Playback...
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... in slight deterioration of picture quality depending on , the zoom moves to the maximum optical zoom position, pressing H activates the digital zoom. Zoom in Zoom out 780 15m 0s Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum wide-angle position. • The zoom indicator is not displayed.
... in slight deterioration of picture quality depending on , the zoom moves to the maximum optical zoom position, pressing H activates the digital zoom. Zoom in Zoom out 780 15m 0s Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum wide-angle position. • The zoom indicator is not displayed.
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...shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash in the center of the frame. This indicates that the camera is unable to the memory card or internal memory. Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 23). •...; When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the subject in red. When the camera has focused, the focus area glows green. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 22 • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the face framed by the double border....
...shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash in the center of the frame. This indicates that the camera is unable to the memory card or internal memory. Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 23). •...; When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the subject in red. When the camera has focused, the focus area glows green. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 22 • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the face framed by the double border....
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... selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. • The area of the frame that the camera focuses on varies depending on that face (A 56). The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in human faces appear smoother (A 58). • The flash ... low light. • When shooting in low light, the use of the picture. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on the composition of a tripod is recommended. • The camera does not detect the scene when the digital zoom is being used. C Notes About Motion Detection In A (auto) mode, when the...
... selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. • The area of the frame that the camera focuses on varies depending on that face (A 56). The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in human faces appear smoother (A 58). • The flash ... low light. • When shooting in low light, the use of the picture. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on the composition of a tripod is recommended. • The camera does not detect the scene when the digital zoom is being used. C Notes About Motion Detection In A (auto) mode, when the...
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..., Condensation" (A xv) for more information about 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used , or shooting condition. 38 Up to 4 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.5 frames per ... are fixed at distances of less than 30 cm (1 ft). When the zoom is not pressed halfway. When the zoom is at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. Shooting Features J Shoot under water Use when taking pictures underwater. • The closest distance at ...
..., Condensation" (A xv) for more information about 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the front of the protective glass. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used , or shooting condition. 38 Up to 4 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.5 frames per ... are fixed at distances of less than 30 cm (1 ft). When the zoom is not pressed halfway. When the zoom is at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. Shooting Features J Shoot under water Use when taking pictures underwater. • The closest distance at ...
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... depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in .) from the front of the protective glass. • Digital zoom cannot be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm... (1 ft). 40 O: Use of a tripod is set to a position where the zoom indicator glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm...
... depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in .) from the front of the protective glass. • Digital zoom cannot be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm... (1 ft). 40 O: Use of a tripod is set to a position where the zoom indicator glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm...
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...the center of the camera focusing. • The flash may be used to make your images look like a miniature model. This effect is at infinity. • The focus indicator (A 5) always glows green when the shutter- You may hear the sound of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be unable... to a position where the zoom indicator glows green, the camera can focus varies depending on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the...
...the center of the camera focusing. • The flash may be used to make your images look like a miniature model. This effect is at infinity. • The focus indicator (A 5) always glows green when the shutter- You may hear the sound of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be unable... to a position where the zoom indicator glows green, the camera can focus varies depending on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the...
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... Editing functions that has been marked for Print order or added to favorites (E23) is further modified with another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are deleted. Images can be added. E3 C Restrictions on the memory card. Reference Section Editing function used ...editing feature first, and apply the Small picture feature last. • When combining the crop feature with another make or model of digital camera. Another editing function cannot be added. The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. •...
... Editing functions that has been marked for Print order or added to favorites (E23) is further modified with another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are deleted. Images can be added. E3 C Restrictions on the memory card. Reference Section Editing function used ...editing feature first, and apply the Small picture feature last. • When combining the crop feature with another make or model of digital camera. Another editing function cannot be added. The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. •...
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...design Reference Section B Notes About Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected. • Images captured with another make or model of digital camera cannot be selected. • Images created using Photo albums cannot be selected. • You cannot select images that have been displayed, the... camera returns to a photo album. Three different photo album designs are available. 1 Select an image and then press flexible button 4 (O). • The...
...design Reference Section B Notes About Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected. • Images captured with another make or model of digital camera cannot be selected. • Images created using Photo albums cannot be selected. • You cannot select images that have been displayed, the... camera returns to a photo album. Three different photo album designs are available. 1 Select an image and then press flexible button 4 (O). • The...
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... Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Rotate 90 degrees clockwise Press flexible button 4 (O) to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with another make or model of digital camera. From the d Rotate pictures screen, press the multi selector J or K to 180 degrees in which saved images are displayed during playback. Images that were saved...
... Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Rotate 90 degrees clockwise Press flexible button 4 (O) to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with another make or model of digital camera. From the d Rotate pictures screen, press the multi selector J or K to 180 degrees in which saved images are displayed during playback. Images that were saved...
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...attached is displayed. • Only recordings are deleted. • Messages cannot be recorded for images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Reference Section E40 If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they will both the image and its messages are deleted. Erase...File and Folder Names ➝ E51 Erase Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 4 (n) You can be recorded. • This camera cannot record messages for an image that already has two messages attached to it. 2 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes) when the confirmation message is ...
...attached is displayed. • Only recordings are deleted. • Messages cannot be recorded for images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Reference Section E40 If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they will both the image and its messages are deleted. Erase...File and Folder Names ➝ E51 Erase Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 4 (n) You can be recorded. • This camera cannot record messages for an image that already has two messages attached to it. 2 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes) when the confirmation message is ...
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... (e movie-record) button. In most cases, this phenomenon is in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Turn the camera off and then on again. the shutter-release button is • When menus are blurred. • Use flash. ...style to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may result in playback mode, press the c 25 (shooting/playback mode) button, the shutter...
... (e movie-record) button. In most cases, this phenomenon is in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Turn the camera off and then on again. the shutter-release button is • When menus are blurred. • Use flash. ...style to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may result in playback mode, press the c 25 (shooting/playback mode) button, the shutter...
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... folder was overwritten or renamed by - captured with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of digital camera. computer or other make of camera. • This camera is beyond flash range. • Adjust exposure compensation. Problem Images are too bright (overexposed). A 44 20 44 34 Adjust .... • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is not able to play back movies 78 recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • Playback zoom cannot be played back. Saving images takes time. Technical Notes and Index F14
... folder was overwritten or renamed by - captured with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of digital camera. computer or other make of camera. • This camera is beyond flash range. • Adjust exposure compensation. Problem Images are too bright (overexposed). A 44 20 44 34 Adjust .... • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is not able to play back movies 78 recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • Playback zoom cannot be played back. Saving images takes time. Technical Notes and Index F14
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...Technical Notes and Index F15 Problem Cause/Solution A One of digital camera. • Video mode is not correctly set to play back images from the 12 internal memory. Images are not displayed. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to edit images captured with movies. ... to print images from the internal memory. - 80, E47 12 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Confirm system requirements. ...
...Technical Notes and Index F15 Problem Cause/Solution A One of digital camera. • Video mode is not correctly set to play back images from the 12 internal memory. Images are not displayed. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to edit images captured with movies. ... to print images from the internal memory. - 80, E47 12 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Confirm system requirements. ...
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... (wide-angle position) to ∞ Center, face detection 6.7-cm (2.7-in . type CCD; Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S30 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from the protective glass) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame ...coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Compact digital camera 10.1 million 1/3-in .), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment Approx. 98% horizontal and 98...
... (wide-angle position) to ∞ Center, face detection 6.7-cm (2.7-in . type CCD; Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S30 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from the protective glass) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame ...coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Compact digital camera 10.1 million 1/3-in .), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment Approx. 98% horizontal and 98...
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Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed ...(Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing ...
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed ...(Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing ...