Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery	16
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery	18
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card	20

Shooting
Step 1 Turn the Camera On	22
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase)
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode	26
Step 3 Frame a Picture	28
Step 4 Focus and Shoot	30

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Playback
Step 5 Play Back Images	32
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images	34

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Nikon Nikon COOLPIX S4200 manual Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents About This Manual SymbolIii Other Information Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices About the Manuals Do not disassemble Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child 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 F13 F16F17 Xvi Camera features Parts of the CameraOperating the Touch Panel Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed AF-assist illuminator 89, E73 Lens Parts of the Camera Under the connector cover Tapping Operating the Touch PanelDragging Dragging and Dropping Attaching the Stylus Using the StylusOperating the Touch Panel Attach the stylus to the strap as shown 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 Shooting mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode selection Menu Playback mode Playback mode selection Menu During Shooting Using Menus dTab During Playback Attaching the Camera Strap Pressing the Shutter-release ButtonPage Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryKeep the camera turned off Charge lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SupplyUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Formatting Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Press the power switch to turn on the camera Turn the Camera OnNumber of Exposures Remaining Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date and Time Clock Battery Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Press the Abutton in shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeTap the desired shooting mode icon Auto mode is used in this example. Tap a Auto mode Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeAuto mode A38 Available Shooting Modes Frame a Picture Using a TripodHold the camera steadily in both hands Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation When a face is not detected Focus and ShootIf you press the shutter-release button with too much Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus When the Subject Is Close to the CameraTouch Shutter AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesViewing Images Selecting Types of Images for Playback Playback Zoom Changing How Images Are DisplayedThumbnail Playback Play Back Images Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog Delete Unwanted Images Tap an image to display y Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenDelete Unwanted Images Selecting Certain Types of Images for DeletionPage Shooting Features Using AAuto Mode Adjusting the a Auto Mode SettingsSubject is in focus, the focus area active focus Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Using a Auto ModeA auto mode, the following options can be changed Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Switch to a auto mode A38Press the shutter-release button halfway Continue holding down the shutter Changing the Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesDisplaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display Optimized for the selected scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Adjusting Scene EffectScene effect Adjustment slider Food Landscape, k Close-up Sunset, i Dusk/dawn More blue Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night portrait Dusk/dawn Sunset Night landscape Fireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Others OPet portrait Effects can be applied to images during shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsFollowing six effects are available Shooting Set Smile timer to Off Press the a button and select other shooting modeEnd shooting Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesSelf-timer Lamp Releasing the Shutter Manually Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Menu OptionsSmart portrait mode, the following options can be Changed Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Basic Shooting Settings Tap the desired flash mode icon Using the Flash Flash ModesFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesRed-eye Reduction Tap the self-timer icon Tap Yor Z Using the Self-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Yten seconds Use on important occasions, such as Weddings Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Position where Fand the zoom indicator Glow green Using Macro ModeTap o Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to Autofocus Macro Mode Setting Tap Cor Dto change the exposure Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationCompensation value Press the shutter-release button to take a picture 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 AChanging the Image Size Image Mode Image ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions When Multi-shot 16 is selected, MotionFunctions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Option Description Face Detection Scene auto selector, PortraitCamera 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 Press the cbutton in playback mode Switching Between Playback ModesTap the desired playback mode icon Tap an album, category or shooting date 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 Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software When using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Transfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Shooting modeTurn on the camera and be sure that it is Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording Movies Recording Movies Functions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time Following menu options can be adjusted Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuSetting is y VGA 640×480 Selecting NHD 720p 1280×720 Adjusting the Volume Select the desired movie in playback mode A32 and tap RMovie Playback Operations during Movie Playback General Camera Setup Setup Menu Following menu options can be changedAuto info E72 Detection Images Default setting is Auto E71 When shooting. The default setting is Off UMotionFocus. The default setting is Auto Scene mode that is selected Setup Menu E12 E11E27 E29 Set the shooting mode to ADraw Using the Draw OptionTo return to the original display size Memo is saved Set the shooting mode to UPanorama assist Using Panorama AssistTake the next picture Use a tripod for the best results RIndicator Using Panorama AssistPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker More Information Adding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures ModeTap h Tap the desired album Favorite Pictures Mode Cbutton playback mode Mc button MhFavorite picturesViewing Images in an Album Removing Images from Albums Tap K in the album selection screen E6 Changing Icons Assigned to AlbumsAlbum icon and icon color selection screen is displayed Album selection screen is displayed Auto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort Mode E10 Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Cbutton playback mode Mc button MCList by dateE11 Editing Functions Editing Images Still ImagesE12 Are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen Editing Images Still Images E13Restrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited Images Use the I, J, K, and Ltools to paint PaintImages E14 E15 Using the Paint ToolsWrite and Draw on images Erase Paint Tool Additions Add Decorations E16Add a Frame Decoration type KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Choose the degree of enhancement and tapE17 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E18New, edited copy is created Cbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MTap MRetouch MPStretch Bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect TapPStretch Stretching Images Tap qor r, or tap or drag the slider at Bottom of the screen to adjust perspective Control Tap OPerspective Control Adjusting a Sense of PerspectiveTap yor z, or tap or drag the slider at E20 IFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Tap the icon of the desired effectE21 E22 Tap Yes in the confirmation dialogColor options Select the color and tap Check the results of the effect and tap Tap All or Skin softening Preview the result of the effectE23 E24 GSmall Picture Reducing Image SizeTap the desired small copy size control and tap L640×480, m320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available Tap G Tap Yes OCrop Creating a Cropped CopyE25 New, cropped copy is created E26 Image SizeCropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation Tune the television to the video channel Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera E27 Video Mode Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVOperations with TV Connection E28 E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting images Take pictures Turn off the camera Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Tap B or C to choose the desired image Printing Images One by OneTap Copies Tap Paper size Printing Multiple Images When the image selection screen is displayed, tap FPrinting begins E32 Tap the desired paper size Tap Print selection, Print all images, or Dpof printingE33 Paper Size E34Print all images Dpof printing Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode RTouch ShootingE35 QTapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter Touch Shutter Shooting Menu for a Auto ModeTap the desired subject to take a picture E36 Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter E37 Touch shutter default setting to Subject tracking SFocusing on a Moving Subject Subject TrackingSsubject tracking is enabled only in a auto mode Register a subject E39 Touch Shooting Setting RTapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AE E40Tap the subject on which the camera focuses E41 Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function Xiso Sensitivity E42ISO Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot Selector ContinuousE43 E44 WWhite Balance Adjusting HueOption Description SAuto E45 for more information Tap Measure to measure a new white balance value Preset ManualE45 Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement E46 Smart Portrait Menu Enable skin softeningESkin Softening E47 Blink Proof ASmile TimerE48 Smart Portrait Menu BSlide Show Playback MenuTap Start E49 E50 Slide show beginsPlayback Menu End End slide show Protect Cbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MdProtectProtecting One Image Tap oOn Tap the desired images to be protected Protecting Multiple ImagesRemoving Protection from Images E52 APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Cbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MaPrint orderCreating a Print Order for One Image Tap the desired number of copies up to nine and tap E54 Monitor display switches to the print order setting screen Creating a Print Order for Multiple ImagesE55 Canceling Print Order E56Print Date E57 FRotate ImageImage To exit without rotating image, tap J Rotate 90 degrees Clockwise Counterclockwise EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosE58 Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosE59 Tap the desired option from the copy screen HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardTap the desired copy option Tap the images to be copied Memory contains no images. Message E61 Movie Menu NMovie AF ModeMovie Options E62 YWind Noise Reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording moviesE63 Movie Menu E64 CWelcome Screen Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone DTime Zone and DateTap Time zone Tap xTravel destination E66 Tap Eor Fto choose the travel destination time zone and tapWHome Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Time Zones E67 Photo Info EMonitor SettingsE68 Set the options below As in Auto info E69 CPrint Date Imprinting Date and Time Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MCPrint dateE70 Print Date and Print Order E71 Electronic VRElectronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to Single Motion Detection When Sports A44, Night portrait A44, Dusk/dawnE72 A45, Night landscape A46, Museum A47 HAF Assist Enable or disable digital zoomUDigital Zoom E73 ISound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsE74 Auto Off Settings When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving FunctionTap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MkAuto off KAuto Off LFormatting the Internal Memory MFormat Memory/Format CardMFormatting a Memory Card E76 Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MnLanguage OVideo ModeTap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MoVideo mode Language E78 VCharge by Computer E79 Charge LampComplete E80 DBlink Warning Operating the Blink Warning Screen Mode Pressed to return to shooting modeE81 Face that blinked Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi communication indicatorE82 Supported Eye-Fi Cards E83 PReset All Setup Menu Smart Portrait ModeE84 Movie Menu RFirmware Version Reset allE85 Others File and Folder Names E86Dscn 0001 .JPG E87 Optional Accessories E88 Error Messages G4608×2592 E89 E90 Error Messages Printer error out No paper is loaded in printer Lens is not working properly Lens errorPrinter error file E91 E92 Cleaning and Storage SpecificationsTroubleshooting Index Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC Adapter Cleaning Cleaning and StorageStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting Auto info is selected for Photo info in Monitor Print date notSupport Print date Selector or Close-up scene mode TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Image mode not Portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode isWhen Continuous is set to Multi-shot Off is selected for Sound settingsShutter F10 F11 Playback F12 F13 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S4200 Digital Camera Focus-area selection Monitor Specifications F14Still images* Approx shots Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F15 F16 Supported Standards Auto mode 22, 26, 38 C Scene mode SymbolsIndex F17 F18 IndexDpof print E34 Drag Drag and drop Draw a 47, E2 Qvga E62 F19 Index Sports d F20 F21 F22 Page YP2B0111