Smart Portrait Menu, ESkin Softening, E47

The Smart Portrait Menu

•See “AChanging the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A64) for information about

A Image mode.

•See “Touch shooting” in “The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)” for information about q/r Touch shooting (E35).

eSkin Softening

On the smart portrait mode screen MTap the dtab MeSkin softening

Enable skin softening.

	Option	Description
	SHigh	When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or
		more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to
	RNormal (default setting)	more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to
		soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can
	QLow	soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can
	QLow	select the amount of effect that is applied.

	kOff	Turns skin softening off.

The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing images for shooting.

Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.

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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Other Information SymbolAbout This Manual Iii Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices About the Manuals Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Vii Observe caution when handling the battery Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xii Table of Contents Xiii Xiv F17 F13F16 Xvi Operating the Touch Panel Camera featuresParts of the Camera AF-assist illuminator 89, E73 Lens Parts of the CameraCamera Body Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Under the connector cover Dragging and Dropping Operating the Touch PanelTapping Dragging Attach the stylus to the strap as shown Using the StylusAttaching the Stylus Operating the Touch Panel Shooting Mode Information Indicators Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode Operation Controls Playback Mode Information Display 15/05/2012 Playback Mode Operation Controls Playback mode selection Menu Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Shooting mode selection Menu Playback mode During Shooting Using Menus dTab During Playback Attaching the Camera Strap Pressing the Shutter-release ButtonPage Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 High Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Charge lamp Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryPrepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Keep the camera turned off Understanding the Charge Lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerAC Power Supply Formatting Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraTurn the Camera On Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Setting the Display Language, Date and Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Auto mode is used in this example. Tap a Auto mode Select a Shooting ModePress the Abutton in shooting mode Tap the desired shooting mode icon Available Shooting Modes Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Auto mode A38 Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steadily in both hands Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture If you press the shutter-release button with too much When a face is not detectedFocus and Shoot AF-assist Illuminator and Flash When the Subject Is Close to the CameraSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Touch Shutter Selecting Types of Images for Playback Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Viewing Images Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Playback Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog Delete Unwanted Images Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenTap an image to display y Delete Unwanted ImagesPage Shooting Features Subject is in focus, the focus area active focus Using AAuto ModeAdjusting the a Auto Mode Settings Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Using a Auto ModeOptions Available in the Auto Shooting Menu A auto mode, the following options can be changed Continue holding down the shutter Switch to a auto mode A38Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Press the shutter-release button halfway Optimized for the selected scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging the Scene Mode Settings Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display Food Landscape, k Close-up Sunset, i Dusk/dawn More blue Adjusting Scene EffectScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene effect Adjustment slider Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night portrait Dusk/dawn Sunset Night landscape Fireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Others OPet portrait Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsEffects can be applied to images during shooting Following six effects are available End shooting Set Smile timer to OffPress the a button and select other shooting mode Releasing the Shutter Manually Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode Self-timer Lamp Smart portrait mode, the following options can be Changed Changing the Smart Portrait Mode SettingsSmart Portrait Menu Options Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Basic Shooting Settings Effective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesTap the desired flash mode icon Frame the subject and take a picture Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingAvailable Flash Modes Yten seconds Use on important occasions, such as Weddings Using the Self-timerTap the self-timer icon Tap Yor Z Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to Using Macro ModePosition where Fand the zoom indicator Glow green Tap o Autofocus Macro Mode Setting Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationTap Cor Dto change the exposure Compensation value Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode Exposure Default Settings A55 A57 A59 A61 Flash mode Self-timer Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality AChanging the Image Size Image Mode Number of Exposures Remaining AChanging the Image Size Image ModeImage Mode Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsWhen Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Option Description Camera Face DetectionScene auto selector, Portrait Face Detection Skin Softening Some of the features available when playing back images Playback Features Available Playback Modes Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Tap an album, category or shooting date Switching Between Playback ModesPress the cbutton in playback mode Tap the desired playback mode icon Playing Back images by Rating Setting the Picture Rating Control, iFilter effects, jGlamour retouch, Small picture Retouch, ID-Lighting,PStretch, OPerspective Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection Recording and Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Shooting modeRecording Movies Turn on the camera and be sure that it is Recording Movies Recording Movies Functions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time Selecting NHD 720p 1280×720 Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuFollowing menu options can be adjusted Setting is y VGA 640×480 Operations during Movie Playback Select the desired movie in playback mode A32 and tap RAdjusting the Volume Movie Playback General Camera Setup Auto info Setup MenuFollowing menu options can be changed Scene mode that is selected E71 When shooting. The default setting is Off UMotionE72 Detection Images Default setting is Auto Focus. The default setting is Auto Setup Menu E29 E11E12 E27 Memo is saved Using the Draw OptionSet the shooting mode to ADraw To return to the original display size Use a tripod for the best results Using Panorama AssistSet the shooting mode to UPanorama assist Take the next picture More Information Using Panorama AssistRIndicator Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Tap the desired album Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums Tap h Viewing Images in an Album Favorite Pictures ModeCbutton playback mode Mc button MhFavorite pictures Removing Images from Albums Album selection screen is displayed Changing Icons Assigned to AlbumsTap K in the album selection screen E6 Album icon and icon color selection screen is displayed Auto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort Mode E10 Auto Sort Mode E11 List by Date ModeCbutton playback mode Mc button MCList by date Are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen Editing Images Still ImagesEditing Functions E12 Original and Edited Images E13Editing Images Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing E14 PaintUse the I, J, K, and Ltools to paint Images Erase Paint Tool Additions Using the Paint ToolsE15 Write and Draw on images Decoration type E16Add Decorations Add a Frame E17 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationChoose the degree of enhancement and tap New, edited copy is created Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE18 Tap qor r, or tap or drag the slider at Bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect TapCbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MTap MRetouch MPStretch PStretch Stretching Images E20 OPerspective Control Adjusting a Sense of PerspectiveBottom of the screen to adjust perspective Control Tap Tap yor z, or tap or drag the slider at E21 IFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsTap the icon of the desired effect Check the results of the effect and tap Tap Yes in the confirmation dialogE22 Color options Select the color and tap E23 Tap All or Skin softeningPreview the result of the effect L640×480, m320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available GSmall Picture Reducing Image SizeE24 Tap the desired small copy size control and tap New, cropped copy is created OCrop Creating a Cropped CopyTap G Tap Yes E25 Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation E26Image Size E27 Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera E28 Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVVideo Mode Operations with TV Connection Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE29 Printing images Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Tap Paper size Printing Images One by OneTap B or C to choose the desired image Tap Copies E32 When the image selection screen is displayed, tap FPrinting Multiple Images Printing begins E33 Tap the desired paper sizeTap Print selection, Print all images, or Dpof printing Dpof printing E34Paper Size Print all images E35 Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeRTouch Shooting E36 Shooting Menu for a Auto ModeQTapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter Touch Shutter Tap the desired subject to take a picture Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter E37 Register a subject SFocusing on a Moving Subject Subject TrackingTouch shutter default setting to Subject tracking Ssubject tracking is enabled only in a auto mode E39 Touch Shooting Setting Tap the subject on which the camera focuses RTapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AEE40 E41 Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function ISO Xiso SensitivityE42 E43 Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot SelectorContinuous E45 for more information WWhite Balance Adjusting HueE44 Option Description SAuto Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement Preset ManualTap Measure to measure a new white balance value E45 E46 E47 Enable skin softeningSmart Portrait Menu ESkin Softening Smart Portrait Menu ASmile TimerBlink Proof E48 E49 Playback MenuBSlide Show Tap Start End End slide show Slide show beginsE50 Playback Menu Tap oOn Cbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MdProtectProtect Protecting One Image E52 Protecting Multiple ImagesTap the desired images to be protected Removing Protection from Images Tap the desired number of copies up to nine and tap Cbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MaPrint orderAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Creating a Print Order for One Image E54 E55 Monitor display switches to the print order setting screenCreating a Print Order for Multiple Images Print Date Canceling Print OrderE56 Rotate 90 degrees Clockwise Counterclockwise FRotate ImageE57 Image To exit without rotating image, tap J E58 EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos E59 Playing Voice MemosDeleting Voice Memos Tap the images to be copied HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardTap the desired option from the copy screen Tap the desired copy option Memory contains no images. Message E61 E62 NMovie AF ModeMovie Menu Movie Options Movie Menu Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording moviesYWind Noise Reduction E63 E64 CWelcome Screen Tap xTravel destination DTime Zone and DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zone Daylight Saving Time Tap Eor Fto choose the travel destination time zone and tapE66 WHome Time Zone Time Zones E67 Set the options below EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info E68 As in Auto info E69 Print Date and Print Order Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MCPrint dateCPrint Date Imprinting Date and Time E70 Continuous is set to Single Electronic VRE71 Electronic Vibration Reduction A45, Night landscape A46, Museum A47 When Sports A44, Night portrait A44, Dusk/dawnMotion Detection E72 E73 Enable or disable digital zoomHAF Assist UDigital Zoom E74 ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings KAuto Off When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving FunctionAuto Off Settings Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MkAuto off E76 MFormat Memory/Format CardLFormatting the Internal Memory MFormatting a Memory Card Language OVideo ModeTap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MnLanguage Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MoVideo mode E78 VCharge by Computer Complete E79Charge Lamp E80 DBlink Warning Face that blinked Mode Pressed to return to shooting modeOperating the Blink Warning Screen E81 Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi communication indicatorEye-Fi Upload E82 E83 PReset All Movie Menu Smart Portrait ModeSetup Menu E84 Others Reset allRFirmware Version E85 Dscn 0001 .JPG File and Folder NamesE86 E87 Optional Accessories E88 Error Messages G4608×2592 E89 E90 Error Messages E91 Lens is not working properly Lens errorPrinter error out No paper is loaded in printer Printer error file E92 Index SpecificationsCleaning and Storage Troubleshooting Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC Adapter Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning and StorageCleaning Storage Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting Support Print date Auto info is selected for Photo info in MonitorPrint date not Shooting TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode Electronically Controlled Cameras Off is selected for Sound settingsShutter Portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode isImage mode not When Continuous is set to Multi-shot F10 F11 Playback F12 Focus-area selection Monitor SpecificationsF13 Nikon Coolpix S4200 Digital Camera Still images* Approx shots SpecificationsF14 F15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F16 Supported Standards F17 SymbolsAuto mode 22, 26, 38 C Scene mode Index Dpof print E34 Drag Drag and drop Draw a 47, E2 F18Index Qvga E62 F19 Index Sports d F20 F21 F22 Page YP2B0111

Nikon Nikon COOLPIX S4200 Smart Portrait Menu, ESkin Softening, E47, Enable skin softening

Models: S4200 Nikon COOLPIX S4200

The Smart Portrait Menu

A Image mode.

eSkin Softening

Enable skin softening.

Option

Description

SHigh

E47