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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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... or view pictures. 1 Screen Samples In this manual, images are indicated in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. If a memory card is inserted, all those who use , to prevent damage ... before use the product will apply only to the camera. Read this camera can be more A information is referred to find the information you for your Nikon digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as the...
... or view pictures. 1 Screen Samples In this manual, images are indicated in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. If a memory card is inserted, all those who use , to prevent damage ... before use the product will apply only to the camera. Read this camera can be more A information is referred to find the information you for your Nikon digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as the...
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...in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically 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...result from product malfunction. Nikon will not be available from the use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. See the ...
...in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically 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...result from product malfunction. Nikon will not be available from the use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. See the ...
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... private information (for business use by a company. Do not use of empty sky). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or...
... private information (for business use by a company. Do not use of empty sky). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or...
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... transfer to corrosive gases. 23 Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to the camera or memory card: - Turn off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until ..., dust, or to a computer. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a Memory Card If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory card. When the confirmation dialog is not formatted. Be sure to format the memory card. Remove the battery - Note ...
... transfer to corrosive gases. 23 Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to the camera or memory card: - Turn off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until ..., dust, or to a computer. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a Memory Card If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory card. When the confirmation dialog is not formatted. Be sure to format the memory card. Remove the battery - Note ...
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...-charged battery. 13 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining will be stored depends on the remaining capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the monitor. 2 Press the A button to display the shooting-mode selection menu. 3 Use the rotary... recommended for first-time users of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A 97). 24 The lens will turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will also extend. • Proceed to charge or replace...
...-charged battery. 13 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining will be stored depends on the remaining capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the monitor. 2 Press the A button to display the shooting-mode selection menu. 3 Use the rotary... recommended for first-time users of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A 97). 24 The lens will turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will also extend. • Proceed to charge or replace...
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... indicator is applied at the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in on the center of g to have a wider view. When using digital zoom, the camera will focus on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to zoom in the g direction will not be magnified up to the right...
... indicator is applied at the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in on the center of g to have a wider view. When using digital zoom, the camera will focus on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to zoom in the g direction will not be magnified up to the right...
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...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... remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the camera is unable to the camera. When the subject is not displayed. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. 2 Press the shutter...
...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... remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the camera is unable to the camera. When the subject is not displayed. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. 2 Press the shutter...
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...), p = macro mode (A 35), o = exposure compensation (A 36). Q: Indicates pictures shot in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; X U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.02 1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it focuses on the face...
...), p = macro mode (A 35), o = exposure compensation (A 36). Q: Indicates pictures shot in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; X U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.02 1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it focuses on the face...
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...scene mode. Flash is recommended when using a tripod. 39 With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the face (Shooting with red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can make the subject's (up to about 0.8 frames per second (fps)... 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 held down , pictures are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. ...
...scene mode. Flash is recommended when using a tripod. 39 With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the face (Shooting with red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can make the subject's (up to about 0.8 frames per second (fps)... 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 held down , pictures are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. ...
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...flash mode setting for the Scene Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) 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 37). C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • The macro mode button on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • When the shooting mode ...
...flash mode setting for the Scene Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) 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 37). C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • The macro mode button on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • When the shooting mode ...
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... display the F (smart portrait) menu and change the settings for more information about face priority. Flash mode (A 32) will turn the camera off function (A 128) will be used. • Digital zoom is unable to detect a smiling face. The effect of this feature can be set Image mode (A 96). Changes made to the...
... display the F (smart portrait) menu and change the settings for more information about face priority. Flash mode (A 32) will turn the camera off function (A 128) will be used. • Digital zoom is unable to detect a smiling face. The effect of this feature can be set Image mode (A 96). Changes made to the...
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... settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer (A 34) and macro mode (A 35) cannot be able to register or track a subject, or the camera may not be used. • Press the d button to focus, the double border will be canceled. • During certain conditions, such as the actual..., and use focus lock (A 105). Additionally, the subject may not be tracked properly depending on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is unable to display the s (subject tracking) menu and change the settings for Image mode, Autofocus mode, or Face priority tracking (A 56...
... settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer (A 34) and macro mode (A 35) cannot be able to register or track a subject, or the camera may not be used. • Press the d button to focus, the double border will be canceled. • During certain conditions, such as the actual..., and use focus lock (A 105). Additionally, the subject may not be tracked properly depending on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is unable to display the s (subject tracking) menu and change the settings for Image mode, Autofocus mode, or Face priority tracking (A 56...
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...Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies... D, and then press the k button. • The amount of available recording time is enabled. Turning the camera off or removing the memory card while movies are being recorded. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be applied or changed in the movie...
...Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies... D, and then press the k button. • The amount of available recording time is enabled. Turning the camera off or removing the memory card while movies are being recorded. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be applied or changed in the movie...
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...8226; Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge the COOLPIX S640 using the print set option (Print set (A 92) option in...to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using the Print set : ... Print multiple pictures (A 89) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable B Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use another make ... pictures transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera-to the camera. For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the...
...8226; Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge the COOLPIX S640 using the print set option (Print set (A 92) option in...to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using the Print set : ... Print multiple pictures (A 89) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable B Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use another make ... pictures transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera-to the camera. For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the...
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...selection 1 1 3 number of copies for each. • Pictures selected for printing can be printed from the camera, you have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. When viewing pictures by List by the Back ..., or f (h) to switch to 12 thumbnails display. • Press the k button when setting is complete. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be recognized by date or Auto sort mode ➝ step 4 3 ...Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on the memory card.
...selection 1 1 3 number of copies for each. • Pictures selected for printing can be printed from the camera, you have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. When viewing pictures by List by the Back ..., or f (h) to switch to 12 thumbnails display. • Press the k button when setting is complete. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be recognized by date or Auto sort mode ➝ step 4 3 ...Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on the memory card.
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... white whether seen in the monitor. d Incandescent Use under overcast skies. g Flash Use with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the selected option can be used under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 99) for direct sunlight. b Preset manual Neutral...
... white whether seen in the monitor. d Incandescent Use under overcast skies. g Flash Use with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the selected option can be used under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 99) for direct sunlight. b Preset manual Neutral...
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...lock (A 105) to determine the exposure is known as Metering. B Note on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is not displayed in center of frame. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to Center-weighted, and the metered area is set to ...subject in the monitor. Active metering area 13 100 G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for portraits; Classic meter for entire frame. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Set to A (...
...lock (A 105) to determine the exposure is known as Metering. B Note on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is not displayed in center of frame. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to Center-weighted, and the metered area is set to ...subject in the monitor. Active metering area 13 100 G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for portraits; Classic meter for entire frame. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Set to A (...
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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 lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12...
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 lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) 154 Compact digital camera 12...
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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...