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...water Use a dry cloth to remove spray or other documentation provided with the camera are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. PictBridge is a trademark...Apical Limited. All other trade names mentioned in water. The accessories provided with your Nikon product are not water-resistant. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of the SD ...a trademark. Damage or malfunction resulting from any direction. Important: Read Before Use The COOLPIX S2 is not covered under warranty. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc...
...water Use a dry cloth to remove spray or other documentation provided with the camera are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. PictBridge is a trademark...Apical Limited. All other trade names mentioned in water. The accessories provided with your Nikon product are not water-resistant. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of the SD ...a trademark. Damage or malfunction resulting from any direction. Important: Read Before Use The COOLPIX S2 is not covered under warranty. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc...
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... cards. This icon marks tips, additional information that more information is inserted, all new pictures will be helpful when using the camera. Memory Cards Pictures taken with this manual or in this camera can be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using the... camera. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography More on Photography Scene Mode Voice Recordings Movies More on the memory card. This icon indicates that may...
... cards. This icon marks tips, additional information that more information is inserted, all new pictures will be helpful when using the camera. Memory Cards Pictures taken with this manual or in this camera can be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using the... camera. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography More on Photography Scene Mode Voice Recordings Movies More on the memory card. This icon indicates that may...
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... the precautions listed in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug with this Nikon product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use could result in injury. Handle ...the camera strap with a dry cloth. Keep these precautions could result in fire. • Do not handle the ...
... the precautions listed in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug with this Nikon product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use could result in injury. Handle ...the camera strap with a dry cloth. Keep these precautions could result in fire. • Do not handle the ...
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... monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by Nikon for use only the cables provided or sold by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger (available separately).... • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to maintain compliance with liquid...
... monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by Nikon for use only the cables provided or sold by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger (available separately).... • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to maintain compliance with liquid...
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... refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory card or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Be sure to property when physically destroying data storage devices. Care should ...any pictures selected for the welcome screen ( 73). Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data storage ...
... refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory card or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Be sure to property when physically destroying data storage devices. Care should ...any pictures selected for the welcome screen ( 73). Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data storage ...
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... Monitor 4 The MV-12 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
... Monitor 4 The MV-12 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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... use with normal operation of 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. viii Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. ቢ ባ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to...
... use with normal operation of 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. viii Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. ቢ ባ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to...
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... it. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon COOLPIX S2 digital camera. See the URL below for your purchase of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice 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 users in your Nikon digital camera. Introduction Introduction Thank you enjoy taking pictures with the latest product information, tips, answers to ongoing product support and education,...
... it. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon COOLPIX S2 digital camera. See the URL below for your purchase of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice 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 users in your Nikon digital camera. Introduction Introduction Thank you enjoy taking pictures with the latest product information, tips, answers to ongoing product support and education,...
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... the rest. Mode indicators Auto ( 14) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of the Camera Speaker Self-timer lamp ( 20) / Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Microphone ( ( 33, 36, 44) 33, 40, 44) AF-assist illuminator (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) ...Shutter-release button ( 16) Eyelet for creating audio recordings ( 33). An additional voice recording mode is available for camera strap Lens ( 84, 95) Introduction Memory card slot/ Batterychamber cover ( 7, 10, 11) Sliding lens cover closed Sliding lens cover ( 12) Built-in flash ( 18...
... the rest. Mode indicators Auto ( 14) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of the Camera Speaker Self-timer lamp ( 20) / Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Microphone ( ( 33, 36, 44) 33, 40, 44) AF-assist illuminator (LED; 16, 80, 83, 95) ...Shutter-release button ( 16) Eyelet for creating audio recordings ( 33). An additional voice recording mode is available for camera strap Lens ( 84, 95) Introduction Memory card slot/ Batterychamber cover ( 7, 10, 11) Sliding lens cover closed Sliding lens cover ( 12) Built-in flash ( 18...
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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 999 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 999 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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... COOL-STATION as shown below , making sure that the connector is fully inserted in the supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION to: • Charge the camera battery ( 8) • View pictures on the COOL-STATION. Power lamp DC plug (connects to DC-IN connector) AC inlet AC plug Power cord... (connects to household power outlet) 6 Make sure the cover is not waterresistant. Introduction The MV-12 COOL-STATION Place the camera in the matching connector on a television ( 45) • Copy pictures to a computer ( 47) • Print pictures via the MV-12 COOL-STATION...
... COOL-STATION as shown below , making sure that the connector is fully inserted in the supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION to: • Charge the camera battery ( 8) • View pictures on the COOL-STATION. Power lamp DC plug (connects to DC-IN connector) AC inlet AC plug Power cord... (connects to household power outlet) 6 Make sure the cover is not waterresistant. Introduction The MV-12 COOL-STATION Place the camera in the matching connector on a television ( 45) • Copy pictures to a computer ( 47) • Print pictures via the MV-12 COOL-STATION...
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...Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Close the cover (ᕡ) and slide it in place. First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ...;) until it latches (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ If the Camera Is Wet Dry the camera with a cloth to the battery chamber. Check to be ...
...Close the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Close the cover (ᕡ) and slide it in place. First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ...;) until it latches (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ If the Camera Is Wet Dry the camera with a cloth to the battery chamber. Check to be ...
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... battery before first use or when the battery is off Charging the Battery Check that the camera power-on the COOL-STATION. The power lamp on the AC adapter will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Open the multi connector cover and place the... camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector...
... battery before first use or when the battery is off Charging the Battery Check that the camera power-on the COOL-STATION. The power lamp on the AC adapter will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Open the multi connector cover and place the... camera in the COOL-STATION with the monitor facing forwards and the connector fully inserted in the matching connector...
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... battery can be sure the DC plug is in COOL-STATION. When connecting the adapter, be used to power the camera or to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. Flickers Check that the multi connector cover is correctly inserted in the correct...status is tightly closed . 9 To eject the battery, slide the battery latch in damage to charge a fully depleted battery. 5 Remove the camera from the COOL-STATION When charging is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement. observe due caution when removing the battery. EN-EL8 Batteries Before using...
... battery can be sure the DC plug is in COOL-STATION. When connecting the adapter, be used to power the camera or to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. Flickers Check that the multi connector cover is correctly inserted in the correct...status is tightly closed . 9 To eject the battery, slide the battery latch in damage to charge a fully depleted battery. 5 Remove the camera from the COOL-STATION When charging is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement. observe due caution when removing the battery. EN-EL8 Batteries Before using...
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... First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are recorded to record, delete, or view pictures. If no memory card is off Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off ( 12) before internal memory can be formatted or used for recording, playback, and deletion. Formatting ( 79) affects internal memory only. The ... inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 82). If a memory card is inserted, the ...
... First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are recorded to record, delete, or view pictures. If no memory card is off Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off ( 12) before internal memory can be formatted or used for recording, playback, and deletion. Formatting ( 79) affects internal memory only. The ... inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the camera's internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 82). If a memory card is inserted, the ...
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... terminals first until it latches (ᕢ) ᕡ ᕢ Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S2, memory cards must be formatted using the Format card option in the camera setup menu ( 79). Before inserting the card, make sure that the power-on lamp is in the correct orientation...
... terminals first until it latches (ᕢ) ᕡ ᕢ Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S2, memory cards must be formatted using the Format card option in the camera setup menu ( 79). Before inserting the card, make sure that the power-on lamp is in the correct orientation...
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...Power off when the poweron lamp is turned on lamp will be restored by mode, further reducing the drain on the battery ( 79). 12 The camera will turn off , close the sliding lens cover. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on... can be displayed. TIME ZONE menu displayed. † † See "The Setup Menu: Date" ( 74) for information on lamp has gone out. Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off altogether and the camera will turn on and the power-on , a language-selection dialog will light. First Steps Turning the...
...Power off when the poweron lamp is turned on lamp will be restored by mode, further reducing the drain on the battery ( 79). 12 The camera will turn off , close the sliding lens cover. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on... can be displayed. TIME ZONE menu displayed. † † See "The Setup Menu: Date" ( 74) for information on lamp has gone out. Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off altogether and the camera will turn on and the power-on , a language-selection dialog will light. First Steps Turning the...