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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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... at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting". • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used to store pictures...
... at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting". • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used to store pictures...
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... for use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to -date with normal operation of this electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by 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...
... for use of this Nikon digital camera are designed to -date with normal operation of this electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by 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...
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... replace any pictures selected for the purpose of personal image data. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for example, pictures of empty sky). The copying or reproduction of stamps issued... when a minimum of Data Storage Devices Please note 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. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by...
... replace any pictures selected for the purpose of personal image data. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for example, pictures of empty sky). The copying or reproduction of stamps issued... when a minimum of Data Storage Devices Please note 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. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by...
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...8226; Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Format 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. Eject ...; Do not affix labels or stickers to choose Yes and press the k button. Note that has been used in another device into this camera. Failure to observe this switch is in damage to keep before use. Remove the battery - First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a ...
...8226; Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Format 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. Eject ...; Do not affix labels or stickers to choose Yes and press the k button. Note that has been used in another device into this camera. Failure to observe this switch is in damage to keep before use. Remove the battery - First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting a ...
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... on the remaining capacity of 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. Auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of the internal memory or memory card and ...97). 24 Cannot shoot. Description Battery fully charged. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in the monitor. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery....
... on the remaining capacity of 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. Auto mode 4 Check the battery level and number of the internal memory or memory card and ...97). 24 Cannot shoot. Description Battery fully charged. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in the monitor. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery....
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...27 Step 2 Frame a Picture Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is small • Digital zoom can be displayed. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of...option (A 127) in the g direction will focus on the subject. When using digital zoom, the camera will trigger digital zoom. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is rotated. The position of V moves to the right as interpolation to magnify...
...27 Step 2 Frame a Picture Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is small • Digital zoom can be displayed. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of...option (A 127) in the g direction will focus on the subject. When using digital zoom, the camera will trigger digital zoom. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is rotated. The position of V moves to the right as interpolation to magnify...
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...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...; 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 not displayed. When the subject is in the center of the way down. • The shutter will be released and the picture will...
...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...; 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 not displayed. When the subject is in the center of the way down. • The shutter will be released and the picture will...
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...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 pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus ...may take more information. See "Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)" (A 45) for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. X V* n ...
...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 pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus ...may take more information. See "Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)" (A 45) for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. X V* n ...
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.... 2 Other settings can make the subject's (up to about 0.8 frames per second (fps) when image mode is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots ... in a series of pictures. X W n Off p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is recommended when using a tripod. 39 Flash is used . O: Indicates a tripod is not available. With continuous shooting, instantaneous...
.... 2 Other settings can make the subject's (up to about 0.8 frames per second (fps) when image mode is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots ... in a series of pictures. X W n Off p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is recommended when using a tripod. 39 Flash is used . O: Indicates a tripod is not available. With continuous shooting, instantaneous...
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...10141; A 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 37...). C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the...
...10141; A 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 37...). C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be applied. • When U (auto) is applied, the...
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...use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D More Information See "Autofocus" (A 29) for the current setting is released, the camera detects up to 3 faces and processes the image to make the faces appear smoother, then records the image. Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (... 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 the current setting is...
...use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D More Information See "Autofocus" (A 29) for the current setting is released, the camera detects up to 3 faces and processes the image to make the faces appear smoother, then records the image. Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (... 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 the current setting is...
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...Additionally, the subject may track a different subject. Subject Tracking Mode 3 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • If the camera focuses on another subject positioned at the center of the frame. • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take.... • Press the d button to focus, the double border will be tracked properly depending on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is registered, the subject will blink. Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode (A 104) to Manual or Center...
...Additionally, the subject may track a different subject. Subject Tracking Mode 3 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • If the camera focuses on another subject positioned at the center of the frame. • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take.... • Press the d button to focus, the double border will be tracked properly depending on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is registered, the subject will blink. Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode (A 104) to Manual or Center...
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...• Macro mode (A 35) is shown in the movie menu (A 77). Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are being recorded. Turning the camera off or removing the memory card while movies are being recorded. Regardless Movie of ...steps below. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to the camera or card. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. C Changing Movie Settings 76 Movie ...
...• Macro mode (A 35) is shown in the movie menu (A 77). Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are being recorded. Turning the camera off or removing the memory card while movies are being recorded. Regardless Movie of ...steps below. 1 Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to the camera or card. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. C Changing Movie Settings 76 Movie ...
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... for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot. • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab. printer connection for images recorded in the memory card, the following options are as follows. Failure to observe this precaution could result in... printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to charge the COOLPIX S640 using a computer. Do not, under any circumstances, use a fully charged battery to prevent the power from turning off and...
... for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot. • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab. printer connection for images recorded in the memory card, the following options are as follows. Failure to observe this precaution could result in... printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to charge the COOLPIX S640 using a computer. Do not, under any circumstances, use a fully charged battery to prevent the power from turning off and...
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...Computers and Printers 2 Use the rotary multi selector to 12 thumbnails display. • Press the k button when setting is complete. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to ...; The playback menu is displayed. Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for pictures on DPOF-compatible printers or in print shops (A 157). If the memory card is removed from the printer according ...
...Computers and Printers 2 Use the rotary multi selector to 12 thumbnails display. • Press the k button when setting is complete. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to ...; The playback menu is displayed. Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for pictures on DPOF-compatible printers or in print shops (A 157). If the memory card is removed from the printer according ...
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... whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 99) for direct sunlight. c Daylight White balance adjusted for details. Digital cameras can be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Can be previewed in the monitor. a Auto (default setting...
... whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 99) for direct sunlight. c Daylight White balance adjusted for details. Digital cameras can be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Functions that matches the light source before shooting. Can be previewed in the monitor. a Auto (default setting...
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...letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. B Note on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is set to determine the exposure is known as Metering. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to meter off-center subjects. G Matrix (...default setting) Camera sets exposure for portraits; Choose how the camera meters exposure. Active metering area 13 100 Can be used ...
...letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. B Note on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is set to determine the exposure is known as Metering. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to meter off-center subjects. G Matrix (...default setting) Camera sets exposure for portraits; Choose how the camera meters exposure. Active metering area 13 100 Can be used ...
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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 ISO 100 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to... 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 12.2 million 1/2.33-in ., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with 99 focus areas, center 2.7-in . approx. 12.39 million...
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 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to... 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 12.2 million 1/2.33-in ., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with 99 focus areas, center 2.7-in . approx. 12.39 million...
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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...