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.... Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of children Particular care should be taken to...
.... Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of children Particular care should be taken to...
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...from one voltage to another or with wet hands. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is prone to observe these precautions could result in electric shock.... • Do not use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger • Keep dry. If you are using the AC adapter, be removed with plenty of the...
...from one voltage to another or with wet hands. Failure to leakage when fully discharged. Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is prone to observe these precautions could result in electric shock.... • Do not use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger • Keep dry. If you are using the AC adapter, be removed with plenty of the...
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...customers in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Europe This symbol indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. Do not dispose of waste management. Notices Notice for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only... for customers in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately.
...customers in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Europe This symbol indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. Do not dispose of waste management. Notices Notice for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only... for customers in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately.
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...mode Selection Menu...13 The Menu Screen...14 Help Display ...15 First Steps ...16 Charging the Battery ...16 Inserting the Battery ...18 Removing the Battery ...19 Turning On and Off the Camera...19 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 20 Inserting Memory Cards ...22 Removing Memory Cards......23 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 24 ...
...mode Selection Menu...13 The Menu Screen...14 Help Display ...15 First Steps ...16 Charging the Battery ...16 Inserting the Battery ...18 Removing the Battery ...19 Turning On and Off the Camera...19 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 20 Inserting Memory Cards ...22 Removing Memory Cards......23 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 24 ...
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... in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Additional information may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this Nikon digital camera are...
... in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Additional information may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this Nikon digital camera are...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction 1 2 3 4 Opening the pin cover 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 A (shooting mode) button 6 2 c (playback) button 6, 30 3 Indicator lamp 86 Flash lamp 33 4 Monitor 8 5 Tripod socket 6 Pin cover 91, 94, 98 7 Cable connector 91, 94, 98 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 18, 22 9 Battery latch 18, 19 10 Battery-chamber 18 11 Memory card slot 22 12 Power connector cover 143 Attaching the Camera Strap 5
Parts of the Camera Introduction 1 2 3 4 Opening the pin cover 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 A (shooting mode) button 6 2 c (playback) button 6, 30 3 Indicator lamp 86 Flash lamp 33 4 Monitor 8 5 Tripod socket 6 Pin cover 91, 94, 98 7 Cable connector 91, 94, 98 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 18, 22 9 Battery latch 18, 19 10 Battery-chamber 18 11 Memory card slot 22 12 Power connector cover 143 Attaching the Camera Strap 5
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...) The following monitor display shows the current settings applied from the shooting menu (A 107) and focus area. • The indicators displayed vary with current camera settings and shooting mode. 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 14 15 999 16 17 18 999 9999 19 1 00 1 00..........113 Time zone indicator 130 Blink proof 51 F 3 Macro mode 35 4 Zoom indicator 27, 35 11 Date imprint 133 Image mode 108 12 5 B Battery level indicator 24 s 6 Motion detection 134 r 7 Electronic VR icon 128 8 Y Distortion control 119 9 White balance mode 110 Movie options 83 13 Focus...
...) The following monitor display shows the current settings applied from the shooting menu (A 107) and focus area. • The indicators displayed vary with current camera settings and shooting mode. 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 14 15 999 16 17 18 999 9999 19 1 00 1 00..........113 Time zone indicator 130 Blink proof 51 F 3 Macro mode 35 4 Zoom indicator 27, 35 11 Date imprint 133 Image mode 108 12 5 B Battery level indicator 24 s 6 Motion detection 134 r 7 Electronic VR icon 128 8 Y Distortion control 119 9 White balance mode 110 Movie options 83 13 Focus...
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... retouch icon 60 P Stretch icon 61 6 O Perspective control icon............62 c D-Lighting icon 63 Color options icon 64 Small picture icon 65 p Voice memo icon 67 7 B Battery level indicator 24 Movie playback guide 85 8 Volume guide 85 Category icon in 9 auto sort mode2 71 Favorites folder icon in favorite pictures mode2 78...
... retouch icon 60 P Stretch icon 61 6 O Perspective control icon............62 c D-Lighting icon 63 Color options icon 64 Small picture icon 65 p Voice memo icon 67 7 B Battery level indicator 24 Movie playback guide 85 8 Volume guide 85 Category icon in 9 auto sort mode2 71 Favorites folder icon in favorite pictures mode2 78...
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... the charger is running low. 1 Connect the power cable. Insert the battery at an angle as shown 1, and set it in the battery charger 2. 1 2 CHARGE lamp starts blinking when 3 4 battery is complete when lamp stops blinking 4. Charging is inserted 3. First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).
... the charger is running low. 1 Connect the power cable. Insert the battery at an angle as shown 1, and set it in the battery charger 2. 1 2 CHARGE lamp starts blinking when 3 4 battery is complete when lamp stops blinking 4. Charging is inserted 3. First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).
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... follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 146), before using the battery. • If the battery is for the battery charger on the Battery • Be sure to your retailer or Nikon service representative. 3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when ... under any circumstances, use . • The battery is lying flat. • Charge the battery indoors with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. B Notes on page iii before using the battery charger. C AC Power Supply To power the camera continuously for an extended period, recharge it at...
... follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 146), before using the battery. • If the battery is for the battery charger on the Battery • Be sure to your retailer or Nikon service representative. 3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when ... under any circumstances, use . • The battery is lying flat. • Charge the battery indoors with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. B Notes on page iii before using the battery charger. C AC Power Supply To power the camera continuously for an extended period, recharge it at...
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... 1 and fully insert the battery 2. First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place. When the battery is running low (A 16). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover...
... 1 and fully insert the battery 2. First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place. When the battery is running low (A 16). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover...
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... be removed by the arrow 1. The time allowed to turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. Inserting the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on in playback mode (A 31). When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn the... C Auto Power Off in standby mode will turn off function). To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the setup menu (A 127). 19 The power-on the camera, press the power switch. If no operations are performed for a moment and the...
... be removed by the arrow 1. The time allowed to turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. Inserting the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on in playback mode (A 31). When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn the... C Auto Power Off in standby mode will turn off function). To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the setup menu (A 127). 19 The power-on the camera, press the power switch. If no operations are performed for a moment and the...
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...data from the internal memory. 1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or ... to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 143). If a memory card is in correctly until it clicks into place...
...data from the internal memory. 1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or ... to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 143). If a memory card is in correctly until it clicks into place...
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..., tap OK. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S230, be written to, or deleted from the memory card...8226; Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Format card? Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in the "lock" position, unlock it by ...hand. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is complete. •...
..., tap OK. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S230, be written to, or deleted from the memory card...8226; Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Format card? Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in the "lock" position, unlock it by ...hand. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is complete. •...
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...Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. 18 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of exposures remaining. The power-on lamp (green) will light for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to ...turn on. Auto mode 4 Check the battery level and the number of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 109). 24 ...
...Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. 18 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of exposures remaining. The power-on lamp (green) will light for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to ...turn on. Auto mode 4 Check the battery level and the number of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 109). 24 ...
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... the blink warning screen is displayed shortly after a picture is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are at different distances from the camera (e.g. D Flash If the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) • Several objects are included in... shutter-release button halfway to shooting mode. the sun is behind the subject and is in the following situations. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Did someone blink? • The portrait subject, whose eyes may fire by...
... the blink warning screen is displayed shortly after a picture is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are at different distances from the camera (e.g. D Flash If the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) • Several objects are included in... shutter-release button halfway to shooting mode. the sun is behind the subject and is in the following situations. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Did someone blink? • The portrait subject, whose eyes may fire by...
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... Using the Flash When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off ) when On is selected for Blink proof, U (auto) when Off is selected ... button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is required. in pictures. Wait a few seconds and try again. 33 The camera then analyzes the picture; Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode...
... Using the Flash When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off ) when On is selected for Blink proof, U (auto) when Off is selected ... button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is required. in pictures. Wait a few seconds and try again. 33 The camera then analyzes the picture; Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode...
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...being recorded. • The angle of view (field of frame. However, digital zoom (up to the normal shooting mode display. Movie 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to the camera or card. Camera focuses on Recording Movies When the movie has been fully recorded to the ...changed . Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or recording time reaches 25 minutes. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in shooting mode and tapping D. To ...
...being recorded. • The angle of view (field of frame. However, digital zoom (up to the normal shooting mode display. Movie 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to the camera or card. Camera focuses on Recording Movies When the movie has been fully recorded to the ...changed . Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or recording time reaches 25 minutes. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in shooting mode and tapping D. To ...
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... AC adapters as it will cause the camera to the Nikon website for creating panorama images, must be powered from the supplied Software Suite CD. Do not use a fully charged battery to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for the latest ... the supplied Nikon Transfer software. For more information on operating system compatibility. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S230 can be installed...
... AC adapters as it will cause the camera to the Nikon website for creating panorama images, must be powered from the supplied Software Suite CD. Do not use a fully charged battery to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for the latest ... the supplied Nikon Transfer software. For more information on operating system compatibility. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S230 can be installed...
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...memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to prevent the camera from a home electrical outlet. Do not use a fully charged battery to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of PictBridge-compatible (A 161...) printers can be powered from turning off unexpectedly. If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S230 can connect the camera directly...
...memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to prevent the camera from a home electrical outlet. Do not use a fully charged battery to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of PictBridge-compatible (A 161...) printers can be powered from turning off unexpectedly. If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S230 can connect the camera directly...