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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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... display. Read this manual may be more A information is available elsewhere in this camera can be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. This icon marks notes, C information that monitor indicators can be helpful when using the camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in bold text. If... to store pictures to the pictures on removable memory cards. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera.
... display. Read this manual may be more A information is available elsewhere in this camera can be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. This icon marks notes, C information that monitor indicators can be helpful when using the camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in bold text. If... to store pictures to the pictures on removable memory cards. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera.
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.../ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on a trip), take a test shot to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for use of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and...
.../ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on a trip), take a test shot to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for use of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and...
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...illegal copies or to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by national and international copyright laws. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of paper money, coins, or securities which are to infringe copyright laws. Do not use of personal image data. The...coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for business use by the government is the user's responsibility. The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for example, pictures of empty sky).
...illegal copies or to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by national and international copyright laws. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of paper money, coins, or securities which are to infringe copyright laws. Do not use of personal image data. The...coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for business use by the government is the user's responsibility. The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for example, pictures of empty sky).
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... data cannot be written to, or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - No Yes To format the memory card, use . First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a Memory Card If the message at the...the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the camera or memory card: - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is not formatted. Remove the...
... data cannot be written to, or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - No Yes To format the memory card, use . First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a Memory Card If the message at the...the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the camera or memory card: - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is not formatted. Remove the...
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...the A button to display the shooting-mode selection menu. 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press the k button. • The camera enters A (auto) mode. Battery level low; Battery level indicator Battery Level Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. prepare to charge or replace the ... exposures remaining in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will be displayed. Cannot shoot...
...the A button to display the shooting-mode selection menu. 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press the k button. • The camera enters A (auto) mode. Battery level low; Battery level indicator Battery Level Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. prepare to charge or replace the ... exposures remaining in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will be displayed. Cannot shoot...
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... not be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 127) in slight deterioration of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is small • Digital zoom can be magnified up to 4× of f to zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is applied at the top... of the frame and the focus area will trigger digital zoom. Step 2 Frame a Picture Zoom out...
... not be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 127) in slight deterioration of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is small • Digital zoom can be magnified up to 4× of f to zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is applied at the top... of the frame and the focus area will trigger digital zoom. Step 2 Frame a Picture Zoom out...
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...red. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green. 13 1/250 F2.7 Shutter speed Aperture • When using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in focus, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and...• Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the camera is in the center of the way down. • The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the...
...red. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green. 13 1/250 F2.7 Shutter speed Aperture • When using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in focus, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and...• Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the camera is in the center of the way down. • The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the...
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... focuses on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. however, focus may take more information. Q: Indicates pictures shot in which... the main subject stands out clearly. • If the camera detects a face, it has selected. X V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other ...
... focuses on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. however, focus may take more information. Q: Indicates pictures shot in which... the main subject stands out clearly. • If the camera detects a face, it has selected. X V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other ...
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...of up to three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image (A 52). • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is released, or ten shots have been taken with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • If the... camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • The skin softening feature can make the subject's (...
...of up to three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image (A 52). • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is released, or ten shots have been taken with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • If the... camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • The skin softening feature can make the subject's (...
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... 106). • When the shooting mode icon is d or i (Close-up), just as when AF area mode (A 104) is set to Auto, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to A (auto) mode (A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A ...selector mode, if the camera detects a face, it has selected. • When W (off ) flash mode settings (A 32) can be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the Scene Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is applied, the...
... 106). • When the shooting mode icon is d or i (Close-up), just as when AF area mode (A 104) is set to Auto, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to A (auto) mode (A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A ...selector mode, if the camera detects a face, it has selected. • When W (off ) flash mode settings (A 32) can be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the Scene Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is applied, the...
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... • Exposure compensation (A 36) can be adjusted. • If Smile timer and Blink proof are performed. • The camera is unable to detect any face. • The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face. D More Information See "Autofocus" (A 29) for...Smart Portrait Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be used. • Digital zoom is not available. • Press the d button to display the F (smart portrait) menu and change the settings for Image mode, Skin ...
... • Exposure compensation (A 36) can be adjusted. • If Smile timer and Blink proof are performed. • The camera is unable to detect any face. • The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face. D More Information See "Autofocus" (A 29) for...Smart Portrait Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be used. • Digital zoom is not available. • Press the d button to display the F (smart portrait) menu and change the settings for Image mode, Skin ...
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..., the subject may not be tracked properly depending on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is a large amount of the way down to register or track a subject, or the camera may track a different subject. Focusing on factors such as the subject's size and brightness. • In...the double border when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border turns green and the focus is locked. • If the camera is unable to focus, the double border will be canceled. • During certain conditions, such as when the subject is moving quickly, when...
..., the subject may not be tracked properly depending on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is a large amount of the way down to register or track a subject, or the camera may track a different subject. Focusing on factors such as the subject's size and brightness. • In...the double border when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border turns green and the focus is locked. • If the camera is unable to focus, the double border will be canceled. • During certain conditions, such as when the subject is moving quickly, when...
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... applied or changed in the movie menu (A 77). Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins, but up to 2× digital zoom can be adjusted once movie recording begins. Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting ...• Macro mode settings cannot be applied while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be changed while movies are being recorded. Turning the...
... applied or changed in the movie menu (A 77). Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins, but up to 2× digital zoom can be adjusted once movie recording begins. Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting ...• Macro mode settings cannot be applied while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be changed while movies are being recorded. Turning the...
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...unexpectedly. • Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge the COOLPIX S640 using the Print set : A 92) Connect to printer (A 86) Print Pictures One at a Time (A 88) Print multiple pictures (A 89) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable B Notes on Power Source • When ... option (Print set (A 92) option in damage to the camera. Take the pictures Choose the pictures for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot. • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab. For printing using these methods, specify the pictures...
...unexpectedly. • Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge the COOLPIX S640 using the Print set : A 92) Connect to printer (A 86) Print Pictures One at a Time (A 88) Print multiple pictures (A 89) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable B Notes on Power Source • When ... option (Print set (A 92) option in damage to the camera. Take the pictures Choose the pictures for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot. • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab. For printing using these methods, specify the pictures...
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...Print Set The Print set option in print shops (A 157). Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 2 Use the rotary multi selector to create digital "print orders" for pictures on DPOF-compatible printers or in the playback menu is complete. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for ...compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to set and press the k button. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for printing can be recognized by date or Auto sort mode ➝ step 4 3 Choose Select ...
...Print Set The Print set option in print shops (A 157). Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 2 Use the rotary multi selector to create digital "print orders" for pictures on DPOF-compatible printers or in the playback menu is complete. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for ...compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to set and press the k button. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for printing can be recognized by date or Auto sort mode ➝ step 4 3 Choose Select ...
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... default setting, Auto, can be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Can be previewed in the monitor. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the selected option can be used in most types...
... default setting, Auto, can be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Can be previewed in the monitor. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the selected option can be used in most types...
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...on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is known as Metering. Recommended in center of frame. Can be used with focus lock (A 105) to meter off-center subjects. Active metering area 13 100 q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame ...but assigns greatest weight to subject in most situations. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Classic meter for Metering. D Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in...
...on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is known as Metering. Recommended in center of frame. Can be used with focus lock (A 105) to meter off-center subjects. Active metering area 13 100 q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame ...but assigns greatest weight to subject in most situations. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Classic meter for Metering. D Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in...
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.... 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Internal memory (approx. 45 MB), SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) Sound files: WAV •...size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12.2 million 1/2.33-in .) to 800) CCD; Specifications 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% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Internal memory (approx. 45 MB), SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) Sound files: WAV •...size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12.2 million 1/2.33-in .) to 800) CCD; Specifications 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...
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Specifications 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 pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version...
Specifications 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 pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version...