Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX SQ digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX SQ. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the prod- uct.

Symbols and conventions are used in this manual:

Cautions: information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera.

Tips: additional information you may find helpful when using your cam- era.

Notes: information that you should read before using your camera.

Indication that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography

More on Playback

Movies

The Shooting Menu

The Playback Menu

The Setup Menu

Technical Notes

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Nikon Coolpix SQ Introduction, Symbols and conventions are used in this manual

Contents

Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Removing memory cards Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Keep out of reach of children For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Contents Printing Pictures Dpof Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryContents Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manual Before You Begin Camera Playback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures Manual Mode Movie Mode Mode DialAuto Mode Scene Mode Ton the rest of the way Multi SelectorShutter-release Button Ton halfway COOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC Adapter Card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery First Steps Alternative Power Sources Remove the batteryBattery is partially ejected Removing the Battery Place the camera on the COOL-STATION Charging the BatteryPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Spare battery charge lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsPower-on lamp Meaning First Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Check label for correct orientation Inserting the Memory CardConfirm that the camera is off Insert the memory card Approved Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Turn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor Auto Power Off Button Turning the Camera off Basic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Basic Photography Select ModeSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Image size Shooting modeSelect Mode Flash mode Hold the camera steadily in both hands Adjust the lens angleFrame the picture Ready the camera Use the zoom buttons Frame your subject Status Meaning Focus area indicatorFocus and Shoot Focus During Recording Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorTake the picture Focus and Shoot AF-Assist illuminator Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusQuick Deletion or memo record Recompose the picture Check the focus area indicatorFocus on subject Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Press the buttonView pictures in the monitor Button is also used to turn on the camera Image File and Folder Names Highlight Yes Following flash modes are available Using the FlashDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Close-Ups Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up Mode Picture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Press shutter-release once Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Exposure Compensation Lector or to display menuChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Choose scene. Current selection Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes By icon in the monitor Noise Reduction Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeScene Modes Party/Indoor Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available Portrait Landscape SportsBeach/Snow Night Landscape SunsetDusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Close UpMuseum Scene Modes More on Photography CopyBack Light Panorama Assist Middle of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight With the previous picture Scene Modes Panorama Assist More on Photography For more information on When icon is displayedQuick Deletion/Memo Record Press Yes Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Press More on Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Press Description Yes to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoNo to Turn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the camera off Connect the video cable Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Windows 2000 Professional To select the USB optionHighlight USB Viewing Pictures on a Computer USB Hub Windows 98 Second Edition SEMac OS 9 9.0 Selecting Pictures for Transfer CCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring Pictures My Computer, click with the right mouse button on Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Drag the untitled camera volume to the Trash Highlight picture Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPrinting Pictures Dpof Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Box next to item Press Button to completeLight Info and press the multi Selector Check will appear Print Set Printing Pictures Dpof Date Movies Recording MoviesLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Movies Press Description Viewing MoviesMulti selector is used to play back movies Shooting Menu Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityShooting menu contains the following options White Balance Highlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menu White Balance Menu Operation Guide Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size Image QualityImage Size Option 64-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx16-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White Balance Option Description Preset White Balance Matrix Mode When to Use ItWeighted Metering Multi-Shot Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous Continuous or Best Shot Selector Best Shot Selector Manual AF Area Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus Mode Delete Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modePlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menu Slide Show Slide ShowPress the multi selector to start a slide show Playback Menu Press Description Delete menu contains the following op- tions Delete Deleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Complete operation ProtectYou can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion Larger than the original Small PictureHighlight a picture Small Picture Selecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferIcon CF Card Format Auto Off Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu Welcome Screen Setup Menu Screen, press the Menu button To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played On the Welcome Screen Auto Off VolumeBrightness Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values Video ModeReset All Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesBattery charger Monitor hood Caring for your Camera and Battery Body CleaningLens Monitor Technical Notes Batteries Storage Display Problem Solution Error Messages Cool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution Electronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting 105 106 Coolpix SQ Specifications Specifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Exposure compensation Auto modeMacro close-up/self-timer Technical Auto power Off QuickTime Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Noise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures 103 Spare battery107 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation