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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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... 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 the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter ... the precautions listed in the presence of flammable gas Do not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to avoid burns. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in this equipment. ii WARNINGS Turn off in explosion or fire. The consequences that...
... 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 the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter ... the precautions listed in the presence of flammable gas Do not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to avoid burns. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in this equipment. ii WARNINGS Turn off in explosion or fire. The consequences that...
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... the battery, turn the product off. Failure to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it to a Nikonauthorized...
... the battery, turn the product off. Failure to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it to a Nikonauthorized...
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...CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with this precaution could result in a hospital. Follow the instructions of the hospital. Handle moving parts. ...The electromagnetic waves given out by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using while in burns or fire. CD-ROMs ...
...CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with this precaution could result in a hospital. Follow the instructions of the hospital. Handle moving parts. ...The electromagnetic waves given out by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using while in burns or fire. CD-ROMs ...
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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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...Suited for the Scene 37 Shooting in Scene Mode ...37 Choosing a Scene Mode ...37 Features ...38 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 45 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...47 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...49 F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait ...52 s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode 54 Subject Tracking Mode ...54 Subject Tracking Menu ...56 c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing 57 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 57 Calendar Display...59 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 60 Viewing Pictures by Date (List by ...
...Suited for the Scene 37 Shooting in Scene Mode ...37 Choosing a Scene Mode ...37 Features ...38 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 45 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...47 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...49 F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait ...52 s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode 54 Subject Tracking Mode ...54 Subject Tracking Menu ...56 c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing 57 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 57 Calendar Display...59 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 60 Viewing Pictures by Date (List by ...
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... Computers and Printers 79 Connecting to a TV...79 Connecting to a Computer...80 Before Connecting the Camera...80 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 81 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 84 Connecting to a Printer...85 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...86 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...88 Printing Multiple Pictures ...89 Creating a... Options: The Playback Menu 110 Displaying the Playback Menu...110 b Slide Show...112 c Delete...113 d Protect ...113 f Rotate Image...114 h Copy...115 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 116 Displaying the Setup Menu...117 ix
... Computers and Printers 79 Connecting to a TV...79 Connecting to a Computer...80 Before Connecting the Camera...80 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 81 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 84 Connecting to a Printer...85 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...86 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...88 Printing Multiple Pictures ...89 Creating a... Options: The Playback Menu 110 Displaying the Playback Menu...110 b Slide Show...112 c Delete...113 d Protect ...113 f Rotate Image...114 h Copy...115 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 116 Displaying the Setup Menu...117 ix
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......118 c Welcome Screen...119 d Date ...120 e Monitor Settings ...123 f Date Imprint ...124 g Vibration Reduction...125 U Motion Detection...126 h AF Assist...127 u Digital Zoom ...127 i Sound Settings...128 k Auto Off ...128 l/m Format Memory/Format Card 129 n Language...130 o Video Mode ...130 V Charge by Computer ...131 d...Technical Notes...137 Optional Accessories ...137 Approved Memory Cards ...138 File and Folder Names...139 Caring for the Camera ...140 Cleaning ...142 Storage ...143 Error Messages...144 Troubleshooting...148 Specifications ...154 Supported Standards ...157 Index ...158 x
......118 c Welcome Screen...119 d Date ...120 e Monitor Settings ...123 f Date Imprint ...124 g Vibration Reduction...125 U Motion Detection...126 h AF Assist...127 u Digital Zoom ...127 i Sound Settings...128 k Auto Off ...128 l/m Format Memory/Format Card 129 n Language...130 o Video Mode ...130 V Charge by Computer ...131 d...Technical Notes...137 Optional Accessories ...137 Approved Memory Cards ...138 File and Folder Names...139 Caring for the Camera ...140 Cleaning ...142 Storage ...143 Error Messages...144 Troubleshooting...148 Specifications ...154 Supported Standards ...157 Index ...158 x
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... in bold text. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. Read this manual or in this manual thoroughly before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to , or delete, or view pictures....delete, playback, and format operations will read before use the product will apply only to the camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. If a memory card is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide.
... in bold text. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. Read this manual or in this manual thoroughly before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to , or delete, or view pictures....delete, playback, and format operations will read before use the product will apply only to the camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. If a memory card is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide.
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... for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Before Taking Important...
... for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Before Taking Important...
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...issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data... storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use this product for example, pictures of...
...issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in possession of material that deleting images or formatting data... storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use this product for example, pictures of...
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 67 Introduction 9 8 Lens cover closed Zoom control 27 f : Wide 27 1 g : Tele 27 h : Thumbnail playback..........57, 59 i : Playback zoom 60 j : Help 13 2 Shutter-release button 13, 28 3 Power switch/Power-on lamp 19, 128 4 Built-in microphone 67, 76 5 Built-in flash 32 6 Self-timer lamp 34 AF-assist illuminator 127 7 Speaker 67, 78 8 Lens 142, 154 9 Lens cover 4
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 67 Introduction 9 8 Lens cover closed Zoom control 27 f : Wide 27 1 g : Tele 27 h : Thumbnail playback..........57, 59 i : Playback zoom 60 j : Help 13 2 Shutter-release button 13, 28 3 Power switch/Power-on lamp 19, 128 4 Built-in microphone 67, 76 5 Built-in flash 32 6 Self-timer lamp 34 AF-assist illuminator 127 7 Speaker 67, 78 8 Lens 142, 154 9 Lens cover 4
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1 23 4 Parts of the Camera Introduction 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 1 Monitor 6, 25 2 Rotary multi selector 10 3 A (shooting mode) button 8 4 Charge lamp 17, 84 Flash lamp 33 5 Tripod socket 6 d ... slot cover 14, 22 16 17 18 10 Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter connection 137 11 k (apply selection) button 10 12 Eyelet for camera strap 13 13 c (playback) button 9, 30 14 Cable connector 79, 81, 86 15 Connector cover 79, 81, 86 16 Battery latch 14, 15 17 Battery...
1 23 4 Parts of the Camera Introduction 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 1 Monitor 6, 25 2 Rotary multi selector 10 3 A (shooting mode) button 8 4 Charge lamp 17, 84 Flash lamp 33 5 Tripod socket 6 d ... slot cover 14, 22 16 17 18 10 Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter connection 137 11 k (apply selection) button 10 12 Eyelet for camera strap 13 13 c (playback) button 9, 30 14 Cable connector 79, 81, 86 15 Connector cover 79, 81, 86 16 Battery latch 14, 15 17 Battery...
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... 22 Focus area 28, 104 23 Focus area (for details. The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 31 30 2 29 28 27 4 1 23 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 26 25 24 23 22 1600 1/250 F2.7 999 19 17 15... 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).
... 22 Focus area 28, 104 23 Focus area (for details. The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 31 30 2 29 28 27 4 1 23 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 26 25 24 23 22 1600 1/250 F2.7 999 19 17 15... 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).
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 15 14 13 5 1 23 4 15/11/2009 12:00 6 18 9999.JPG 17 16 12 7 11 999 999 10 9 999 999 9999 9999 a 8 ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 15 14 13 5 1 23 4 15/11/2009 12:00 6 18 9999.JPG 17 16 12 7 11 999 999 10 9 999 999 9999 9999 a 8 ...
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Introduction Basic Operations The c (playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to change the playback mode. • When the camera is displayed, press the c button to return to select the following playback modes. 1 Play 1. C List by date mode (A 61) While the playback-...mode selection menu is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode to display the "playback-mode selection menu" and change to playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode. Playback-mode...
Introduction Basic Operations The c (playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to change the playback mode. • When the camera is displayed, press the c button to return to select the following playback modes. 1 Play 1. C List by date mode (A 61) While the playback-...mode selection menu is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode to display the "playback-mode selection menu" and change to playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode. Playback-mode...
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...to shoot. Press the shutter- Exit Back Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Attaching the Camera Strap 13 Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is displayed at the bottom of the ... matches the light source. Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is held in this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures. To set focus and rest of the way down exposure. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter...
...to shoot. Press the shutter- Exit Back Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Attaching the Camera Strap 13 Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is displayed at the bottom of the ... matches the light source. Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is held in this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures. To set focus and rest of the way down exposure. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter...
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First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place. When the battery ... indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). Battery latch BInserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place. When the battery ... indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). Battery latch BInserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
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... before returning it to read and follow the warnings and cautions of the section "Caring for the Camera" thoroughly before using the battery. • If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months ...
... before returning it to read and follow the warnings and cautions of the section "Caring for the Camera" thoroughly before using the battery. • If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months ...
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... supplied in place. Do not use force when connecting the cable to step 2. B Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on lamp and the monitor are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could... damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that the power-on the Charging AC Adapter. ...
... supplied in place. Do not use force when connecting the cable to step 2. B Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on lamp and the monitor are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could... damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that the power-on the Charging AC Adapter. ...
