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Nikon S4200 Using ViewNX, Installing ViewNX, Compatible Operating Systems, Windows, Macintosh

Models: S4200 Nikon COOLPIX S4200

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Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images.

Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox	ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

•An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

•Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1)

•Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)

•Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

•Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

1Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

Playback Features

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Nikon Nikon COOLPIX S4200 manual Using ViewNX, Installing ViewNX, Compatible Operating Systems, Windows, Macintosh

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsOther Information SymbolAbout This Manual IiiBefore Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningDisposing of Data Storage Devices About the ManualsNever place the strap around the neck An infant or child Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with careVii Observe caution when handling the batteryViii Interface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Xii Table of ContentsXiii 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 closedParts of the Camera Under the connector coverDragging and Dropping Operating the Touch PanelTapping DraggingAttach the stylus to the strap as shown Using the StylusAttaching the Stylus Operating the Touch PanelShooting Mode Information Indicators Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch PanelIndicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode Operation ControlsPlayback Mode Information Display 15/05/2012 Playback Mode Operation ControlsPlayback mode selection Menu Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Shooting mode selection Menu Playback modeDuring Shooting Using Menus dTabDuring 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-EL19High 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 offUnderstanding 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 CardPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsNumber 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 TimeAuto mode is used in this example. Tap a Auto mode Select a Shooting ModePress the Abutton in shooting mode Tap the desired shooting mode iconAvailable Shooting Modes Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Auto mode A38Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steadily in both handsDigital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a PictureIf 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 ShutterSelecting Types of Images for Playback Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Viewing ImagesPlay Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail PlaybackTap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog Delete Unwanted ImagesSelecting 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 changedContinue holding down the shutter Switch to a auto mode A38Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Press the shutter-release button halfwayOptimized for the selected scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging the Scene Mode Settings Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help DisplayFood Landscape, k Close-up Sunset, i Dusk/dawn More blue Adjusting Scene EffectScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene effect Adjustment sliderScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night portrait Dusk/dawn SunsetNight landscape Fireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Others OPet portraitShooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsEffects can be applied to images during shooting Following six effects are availableEnd 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 LampSmart 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 SettingsEffective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesTap the desired flash mode icon Frame the subject and take a pictureRed-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 halfwayPress 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 oAutofocus Macro Mode SettingPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationTap Cor Dto change the exposure Compensation valueFlash mode Self-timer Macro mode Exposure Default SettingsA55 A57 A59 A61 Flash mode Self-timerImage Mode Settings Image Size and Quality AChanging the Image Size Image ModeNumber 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 FeaturesAvailable Playback Modes Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackTap an album, category or shooting date Switching Between Playback ModesPress the cbutton in playback mode Tap the desired playback mode iconPlaying Back images by Rating Setting the Picture RatingControl, iFilter effects, jGlamour retouch, Small picture Retouch, ID-Lighting,PStretch, OPerspectiveConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating SystemsFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNXChoose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the ComputerStart ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connectionRecording 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 isRecording Movies Recording MoviesFunctions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Recording TimeSelecting NHD 720p 1280×720 Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuFollowing menu options can be adjusted Setting is y VGA 640×480Operations during Movie Playback Select the desired movie in playback mode A32 and tap RAdjusting the Volume Movie PlaybackGeneral 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 AutoSetup Menu E29 E11E12 E27Memo is saved Using the Draw OptionSet the shooting mode to ADraw To return to the original display sizeUse a tripod for the best results Using Panorama AssistSet the shooting mode to UPanorama assist Take the next pictureMore Information Using Panorama AssistRIndicator Panorama Creation with Panorama MakerTap the desired album Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums Tap hViewing 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 displayedAuto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort ModeE10 Auto Sort ModeE11 List by Date ModeCbutton playback mode Mc button MCList by date Are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen Editing Images Still ImagesEditing Functions E12Original and Edited Images E13Editing Images Still Images Restrictions on Image EditingE14 PaintUse the I, J, K, and Ltools to paint ImagesErase Paint Tool Additions Using the Paint ToolsE15 Write and Draw on imagesDecoration type E16Add Decorations Add a FrameE17 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 ImagesE20 OPerspective Control Adjusting a Sense of PerspectiveBottom of the screen to adjust perspective Control Tap Tap yor z, or tap or drag the slider atE21 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 tapE23 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 tapNew, cropped copy is created OCrop Creating a Cropped CopyTap G Tap Yes E25Cropping 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 cameraE28 Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVVideo Mode Operations with TV ConnectionTake pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE29 Printing imagesCamera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printerTap Paper size Printing Images One by OneTap B or C to choose the desired image Tap CopiesE32 When the image selection screen is displayed, tap FPrinting Multiple Images Printing beginsE33 Tap the desired paper sizeTap Print selection, Print all images, or Dpof printing Dpof printing E34Paper Size Print all imagesE35 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 pictureShooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter E37Register a subject SFocusing on a Moving Subject Subject TrackingTouch shutter default setting to Subject tracking Ssubject tracking is enabled only in a auto modeE39 Touch Shooting SettingTap the subject on which the camera focuses RTapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AEE40 E41 Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE FunctionISO Xiso SensitivityE42 E43 Enable continuous shooting or BSS Best Shot SelectorContinuous E45 for more information WWhite Balance Adjusting HueE44 Option Description SAutoLens extends to the zoom position for measurement Preset ManualTap Measure to measure a new white balance value E45E46 E47 Enable skin softeningSmart Portrait Menu ESkin SofteningSmart Portrait Menu ASmile TimerBlink Proof E48E49 Playback MenuBSlide Show Tap StartEnd End slide show Slide show beginsE50 Playback MenuTap oOn Cbutton playback mode MTap the dtab MdProtectProtect Protecting One ImageE52 Protecting Multiple ImagesTap the desired images to be protected Removing Protection from ImagesTap 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 ImageE54 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 JE58 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 optionMemory contains no images. Message E61E62 NMovie AF ModeMovie Menu Movie OptionsMovie Menu Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording moviesYWind Noise Reduction E63E64 CWelcome ScreenTap xTravel destination DTime Zone and DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zoneDaylight Saving Time Tap Eor Fto choose the travel destination time zone and tapE66 WHome Time ZoneTime Zones E67Set the options below EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info E68As in Auto info E69Print Date and Print Order Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MCPrint dateCPrint Date Imprinting Date and Time E70Continuous is set to Single Electronic VRE71 Electronic Vibration ReductionA45, Night landscape A46, Museum A47 When Sports A44, Night portrait A44, Dusk/dawnMotion Detection E72E73 Enable or disable digital zoomHAF Assist UDigital ZoomE74 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 offE76 MFormat Memory/Format CardLFormatting the Internal Memory MFormatting a Memory CardLanguage OVideo ModeTap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MnLanguage Tap the dtab MTap z Setup menu MoVideo modeE78 VCharge by ComputerComplete E79Charge Lamp E80 DBlink WarningFace that blinked Mode Pressed to return to shooting modeOperating the Blink Warning Screen E81Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi communication indicatorEye-Fi Upload E82E83 PReset AllMovie Menu Smart Portrait ModeSetup Menu E84Others Reset allRFirmware Version E85Dscn 0001 .JPG File and Folder NamesE86 E87 Optional AccessoriesE88 Error MessagesG4608×2592 E89E90 Error MessagesE91 Lens is not working properly Lens errorPrinter error out No paper is loaded in printer Printer error fileE92 Index SpecificationsCleaning and Storage TroubleshootingCamera Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance BatteryMemory Cards Charging AC AdapterDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning and StorageCleaning StorageDisplay, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingSupport Print date Auto info is selected for Photo info in MonitorPrint date not Shooting TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode Electronically Controlled CamerasOff is selected for Sound settingsShutter Portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode isImage mode not When Continuous is set to Multi-shotF10 F11 PlaybackF12 Focus-area selection Monitor SpecificationsF13 Nikon Coolpix S4200 Digital CameraStill images* Approx shots SpecificationsF14 F15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69PF16 Supported StandardsF17 SymbolsAuto mode 22, 26, 38 C Scene mode IndexDpof print E34 Drag Drag and drop Draw a 47, E2 F18Index Qvga E62 F19Index Sports d F20F21 F22 Page YP2B0111

Using ViewNX 2

Your Imaging Toolbox

ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Macintosh