User’s Manual
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About This Manual
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
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Parts of the Camera
Opening Connector cover
Tripod socket 11 USB/audio/video output connector
CPlayback Button
AShooting Mode Button
Basic Operations
Attaching the Camera Strap
Shutter-release Button
Basic Operations
Exposure To take picture
Tapping
Operating the Touch Panel
Dragging
Tap the touch panel
Attaching the Stylus
Using the Stylus
Operating the Touch Panel
Attach the stylus to the strap as shown
Shooting Operation Controls
Information Display Setting
Touch shooting
Information display on
Shooting Other Indicators
Editing still pictures
Playback Operation Controls
Menu
Photo information on
Playback Information Display
Internal memory indicator
Current frame number
Album icon
Menu Screen
Tap J to return to the previous screen
Help Display
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off
Charging the Battery
Connecting the Cable
Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical Outlet
Charging the Battery
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Turning On and Off the Camera
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Tap the desired language
Tap Yes
Edit the date and time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Tap
Changing and Imprinting the Date and Time
Inserting Memory Cards
Be sure that the power-on lamp
Removing Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Formatting Memory Cards
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Tap Ain the monitor
Number of Exposures Remaining
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode
Motion Detection
Electronic Vibration Reduction
Frame a Picture
When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus and Shoot
Aperture Shutter speed Focus indicator
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Autofocus
During Recording
Touch Shutter
Blink Warning screen
Ashooting mode Playback Button
Playing Back Pictures Playback Mode
Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Press the c playback button
Deleting Pictures
Operations Available in Playback Mode
Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
Viewing Pictures
Tap rTouch shutter
Tap the touch shooting icon
Tap the desired subject to take a picture
Touch shooting menu is displayed in the monitor
Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter Touch Shutter
Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter
Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter Touch Shutter
Touch Shutter Function When Recording Movies
Touch Shooting Setting
Tap the touch shooting control
Tapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AE
Tap sTouch AF/AE
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Tapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AE
Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function
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Select a subject
Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking
Tap sSubject tracking
Functions That is available in Subject Tracking Mode
Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Flash
Tap the flash mode control
Tap the desired flash mode control
Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is Dim
Using the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Flash Lamp
Tap the self-timer control
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Tap 10s or 2s
Press the shutter-release button Rest of the way down
Tap the macro mode control
Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Tap o
Press the Abutton in shooting mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Tap the desired shooting mode control
Shooting mode-selection menu is displayed
Following options can be set when shooting in a auto mode a
Shooting Options Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Image Mode
Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size
Shooting Options Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
Shooting Options Shooting Menu a Auto Mode
Aauto M FShooting menu M White balance
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Tap Measure to measure a value for preset
Preset Manual
Frame the reference object in the measuring
Window
Using Exposure Compensation
Exposure Comp. Adjusting Brightness
Exposure Compensation Value
Aauto M FShooting menu M Exposure comp
Aauto M FShooting menu M Continuous
Continuous
BSS Best Shot Selector
Multi-shot
ISO Sensitivity
Auto default setting
Maximum value of ISO sensitivity is displayed
Aauto M FShooting menu M ISO sensitivity
Aauto MFShooting menu MAF area mode
AF Area Mode
Face priority default setting
Auto Focus area
Frame a picture
Smart portrait mode a
Face Priority
Aauto M FShooting menu M Autofocus mode
Autofocus Mode
Single AF default setting
Choose how the camera focuses
More Information
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Setting a Scene Mode
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Functions Available in Scene Mode
Tap the desired scene icon
Press the Abutton in shooting
Scene auto selector scene mode A59
Auto general shooting Portrait A62
Night portrait A63 Night landscape A65 Close-up A65
Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features
Off Night portrait
Sports
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft
Hue can be adjusted with the slider displayed at bottom
Fireworks show
Panorama assist
Off Default setting can be modified
Write a memo or draw pictures
Using the Draw Option
Memo is saved To cancel saving the memo, tap No
Shooting for a Panorama
Panorama assist scene mode a
Tap a direction icon
Take the first picture
RIndicator
Tap Hwhen shooting is complete
Panorama Maker
Camera returns to step
Camera enters smart portrait mode
Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Shutter is automatically released
Shooting ends
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Before saving the picture
Smile timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Display pictures that have been taken a
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode
Displayed at the center of the monitor
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken with Face Priority
Press the c button in playback mode
Selecting Playback Mode
Tap the desired playback mode control
FAuto sort mode
Adding Pictures to Albums
Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode
Tap h
Tap the desired album
Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode
List of albums is displayed
Viewing Pictures in an Album
Removing Pictures from Albums
Following operations are available in the album list screen
Using Favorite Pictures Mode
Favorite Pictures Menu
Tap K
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
Tap the desired folder
Tap the desired icon and color and tap
Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures
Adding Pictures to Albums
Favorites Picture Playback
Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode
Selection menu and tap F
Tap the desired category
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Menu
Using Auto Sort Mode
Use Description Delete pictures
Sorted to
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode
Selection menu and tap C
Tap the desired date
List by Date Menu
Using List by Date Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Following options are enabled in the playback menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Slide show Delete
Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order
Tap Fin playback mode
Tap Print set
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Tap Ito complete the print order and exit
Icon displayed with playback
Date Imprint
Canceling Existing Print Order
Slide show begins
Slide Show
Tap Start
Delete selected pictures or all pictures
Button Playback mode M FPlayback menu M cDelete
Delete Deleting Multiple Pictures
Tap Ito apply picture selection
Selecting Pictures
Tap the desired picture to select and tap again to deselect
Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Protect
Tap the desired option from the copy screen
Tap the desired copy option
Memory contains no images. Message
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Tap f
Rotate Image
Tap Ior J
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Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Tap E
Tap Wto record a voice memo
Deleting Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Tap Rto play the voice memo
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
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Editing Functions
Editing Functions
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Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original and Edited Pictures
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Picture Editing
UPaint Painting Pictures
Choose a size
Using the Paint Tools
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Write and Draw on Pictures
Add Decorations
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Add a Frame
Decoration type Decoration size
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Playback mode A75 and tap D
Select the desired picture in full-frame
Choose the degree of enhancement performed and tap
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Playback mode a 75 and tap D
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Select the degree of enhancement and tap
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Check the enhancement performance
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Tap P
PStretch Stretching Pictures
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OPerspective Control Adjusting a Sense of Perspective
Tap g
GSmall Picture Resizing Pictures
Tap the desired small copy size control and tap Tap Yes
New, small copy is created
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FColor Options Modifying Color Tones
Tap the desired color option control and tap
Refine copy composition
OCrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Tap G Tap Yes
Image Size
Selection menu and tap D
Recording Movies
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Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame
Recording Movies
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Recording Movies
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Movie Options
Movie Menu
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Movie menu offers the options shown below
Choose how the camera focuses with recording movies
Electronic VR
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Deleting Movie
Movie Playback
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Movie Playback
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a TV
Hold down the c button to turn on the camera
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Connecting the Audio/Video Cable
Connecting to a TV
Video Mode
Operations with TV Connection
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer
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Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer
Charging the Battery
Disconnecting the camera
Using a Card Reader
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Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually
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Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Image File Names and Folder Names
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Charging While Connecting to a Computer
Charge Lamp
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Take pictures
Connect to printer a Print pictures one at a
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
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Tap Copies
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Tap Paper size
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Printing Multiple Pictures
When the Print selection screen is displayed, tap F
Tap the desired paper size
Tap Start print
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Tap Print selection, Print all images, or Dpof printing
Pictures selected for printing can be
Recognized by the check mark y
Paper Size
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Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Tap Fto display the menu screen Tap the ztab
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Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Welcome screen
Welcome Screen
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zone
Date
Tap xTravel destination
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WHome Time Zone
Tap Cor Dto choose the travel destination time zone and tap
Imprinting Date on Pictures
Time zone selection screen is displayed
Time Zones
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Date Imprint Imprinting Date and Time
Monitor Settings
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Set the options below
Date Imprint and Print Set
Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Electronic VR
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Electronic VR for Movies
Motion Detection
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Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M AF assist
AF Assist
Enable or disable digital zoom
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Digital Zoom
Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Auto off
Canceling Standby Mode
Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Format memory/ Format card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Language
Video Mode
Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Video mode
Language
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Charge by Computer
Blink Warning
Use Description Rotate the zoom control to g
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
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Reset All
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Setup Menu
Movie Menu
Others
Firmware Version
Tap FM zSetup menu a 139 M Firmware version
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View the current camera firmware version
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
158
Storage
Cleaning
159
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
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Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
161
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards
162
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
163
Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Shooting
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Playback
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Nikon Coolpix S4000 Digital Camera
Specifications
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Specifications
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR
25 C 77 F
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Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
Index Drag Draw A67 Dscn Dusk/dawn i
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Landscape c 62 Language 151 Lens 4, 174 Lens cover
Number of exposures remaining 26
Portrait b
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Index WAV Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 29
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Index
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