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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
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Notice for customers in Canada
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Lens cover closed
Opening the pin cover
The Monitor
Shooting
Playback
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Basic Operations
Playback-mode Selection Menu
The c (Shooting/Playback) Button
The e (Mode) Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
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Basic Operations
The d Button
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First Steps
Charging the Battery
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Charging the Battery
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Inserting the Battery
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Removing the Battery
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
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year are displayed and press k or press K.
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chamber/memory card slot cover.
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Inserting Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select
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(Auto) Mode
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
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Digital Zoom and Image Quality
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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the way down.
The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.
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displayed in the monitor.
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to select Yes and press
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
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Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
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flash mode and press k.
Using the Flash
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
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compensation).
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Shooting in the Scene Mode
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Features
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results.
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Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k (A34).
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The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor.
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The camera returns to step 2.
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More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken in Face Priority
Editing Pictures
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More on Playback
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(A26) or thumbnail (A43) playback mode and press d.
The playback menu will be shown.
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The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.
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mode (A26) and press k.
Blurring compensation can only be applied to pictures marked with S.
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zoom in on the image.
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g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
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Viewing Pictures by Date
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
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Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
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Viewing Pictures by Date
Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode
The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.
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Calendar and List by Date Menus
Recording Movies
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The Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
The Movie Menu
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w Electronic VR
Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.
Time-Lapse Movies
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Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Connecting to a TV
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Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S202 Windows
Macintosh
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For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
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Connecting to a Printer
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Connecting the Camera and Printer
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
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picture and press k.
Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.
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Printing Multiple Pictures
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DPOF printing and press k.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
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to nine) of each.
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date and photo information.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options.
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
A Image Mode
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B White Balance
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E ISO Sensitivity
F Color Options
G AF Area Mode
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yCenter Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d.
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A9). To exit the playback menu, press d.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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c Delete
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d Protect
f Rotate image
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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the multi selector and press k.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options.
Displaying the Setup Menu
a Menus
c Welcome Screen
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
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d Date
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
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The travel destination time zone menu is displayed.
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UTC +/ Location UTC +/ Location
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e Monitor Settings
Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness.
Photo Info
f Date Imprint
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6).
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Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.
w Electronic VR
Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting still pictures.
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u Digital Zoom
Adjust settings for using digital zoom.
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i Sound Settings
k Auto Off
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l Format Memory/m Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
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n Language
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
o Video Mode
Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.
p Reset All
Setup Menu
Others
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
Image File and Folder Names
Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
Storage
Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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Playback
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S202 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Battery Charger MH-63
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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