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Turn off in the event of malfunction
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Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Lens cover closed
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Opening the pin cover
Parts of the Camera
Shooting/playback button
Shooting
Monitor
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Electronic VR not available
Playback
Current frame number
E Mode Button
Basic Operations
CShooting/Playback Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Multi Selector
For Shooting
For Playback
For the Menu Screen
Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow
D Button
Press the multi selector K or
To proceed to the next set Or k to apply selection Options
Help Displays
Attaching the Camera Strap
Charging the Battery
Connect the power cable
Charge the battery
Battery is inserted 3. Charging is
Charging the Battery
Unplug the charger
Inserting the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Insert the battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Auto Power-Off Standby Mode
Turning On and Off the Camera
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Choose Yes and press k
Press k
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Select your home time zone a 96 and press k
Edit the date
Changing the date and time
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Check the battery level and number
Press e Use the multi selector to choose Aand press
Exposures remaining
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode
Available Functions in a Auto Mode
Electronic vibration Reduction
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Image Quality
Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation
When people’s faces front view are recognized
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Shutter speed Aperture
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
During Recording
Autofocus
Shutter-release Button
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Press c
Playback Mode
Power on by pressing c
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Press m flash mode
Flash menu is displayed
Using the Flash
W Off Indicator
Flash Mode Setting
Flash Lamp
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press nself-timer
Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s and press k
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Macro Mode
Press pmacro mode
Use the multi selector to choose on and press k
Press gi or fh to frame the picture
Use the multi selector to adjust exposure
Setting is applied
Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector oexposure Compensation
Shooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
Enter high-sensitivity shooting
Options that can be used in High-sensitivity Shooting
No faces are recognized the camera
Shooting in the Scene Mode
Setting the Scene Mode
Enter scene mode by pressing e
Menu screen, choose the desired
Features
Shooting in the Scene Mode
Scene Mode Settings
Icons Used for Descriptions
Off2
Other settings can be selected
Shooting in the Scene Mode
Fireworks show
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k
Press kwhen shooting is completed
Shoot the first picture
Shoot the second picture
Panorama Assist
Panorama Maker
More Information
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Press k Playback Switch to
Shooting mode To the last shooting mode selected
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Portion visible in the monitor Switch to
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken in Face Priority
Description Zoom
Editing Pictures
Picture Editing
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Choose D-Lightingwith the multi selector and press k
Choose OK and press k
Editing Pictures
Compensating Blurred Images After Shooting Electronic VR
Use the multi selector to choose OK and press k
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Refine copy composition
Press d Use the multi selector to choose Yes Press k
J1,024 × K640 × L320 × M160 ×
GResizing Pictures Small Picture
Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press k
Choose the desired copy size and press k
Playback menu is displayed
Viewing Pictures by Date
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
Choose the desired date and press k
Viewing Pictures by Date
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed
Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode
Calendar and List by Date Menus
Print Set
Recording Movies
Changing Movie Settings
Recording Movies
Selecting Movie Options
Movie Menu
Movie menu offers the options shown below
WElectronic VR
Movie Menu
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames
Time-lapse movieP
Time-Lapse Movies
Choose Time-lapse moviePand press k
Choose the interval between shots and press k
Press d
Time-Lapse Movie
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Connecting to a TV
Connecting an AV Cable
Video Mode
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix S202 Windows
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Power-on lamp will light up
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
Source device
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files
Image File Names and Folder Names
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Check printer settings
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Copies and press k
Choose the number of copies up to nine and press k
Choose Paper size and press k
When the print selection screen is displayed, press d
Printing Multiple Pictures
Choose Start print and press k
Printing starts
Print selection
Print all images
Dpof printing
Paper Size
Current print Total number of prints
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Deleting All Print Orders
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Date Imprint
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings a
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press d
Image Mode
Setting Internal memory Memory card1
Number of Exposures Remaining
TV screen
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Flash Mode
BWhite Balance
Preset Manual
Use the multi selector to choose bPreset
Manual in the White balance menu, and press k
Choose Measure
BSS Best Shot Selector
Continuous
Multi-shot
Interval Timer Photography
Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer
Power Source
Shooting in the Continuous menu, and press k
Auto default setting
Eiso Sensitivity
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome
AF Area Mode
Face priority default setting
Camera When shooting non-human subjects or when no
To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash
Focus Lock
Face Priority
Frame a picture
Restrictions apply to the following settings in a auto mode
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Flash mode
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback menu contains the following options
Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d
Selecting Multiple Pictures
Press the multi selector Jor K to choose
Desired picture
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Delete
Protect
FRotate image
Delete selected pictures or all pictures
Copy
Select a copy option and press k
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card
Memory contains no images. Message
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Displaying the Setup Menu
Menus
Welcome Screen
Displays a welcome screen Select an image
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k
Choose x and press k
Choose the travel destination time zone and press k
Clock Battery
Home Time Zone
Time Zones a
UTC + Location
EMonitor Settings
Photo Info
Auto info above
Same Auto info
Date Imprint
Date Imprint and Print Set
Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
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Electronic VR Icons in Playback Mode
Electronic VR for Movies
UDigital Zoom
Adjust settings for using digital zoom
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ISound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off
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LFormat Memory/mFormat Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
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Language
Video Mode
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Reset All
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Setup Menu
Others
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RFirmware Version
View the current camera firmware version
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
108
Damaged during closure
Image File and Folder Names
109
Pictures and movies are assigned file names as follows
Dscn 0001 .JPG
Caring for the Camera
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Battery
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
112
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Error Messages
113
Image mode setting 169 1920 or pictures
Error Messages
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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DSports scene mode or l Museum
119
Continuous
Shot 16 is selected for Continuous
Playback
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S202 Digital Camera
Specifications
× H × D Projections Weight
123
ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Battery Charger MH-63
Specifications
124
Supported Standards
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Symbols
AF area mode 82 Audio-in/Video-in jack 60 Auto flash
Auto power off 15, 102 AV cable AVI
Index
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Landscape c 35 Language 104 Lens 4
TV movie 55 USB cable 61, 62 Video Mode 60, 104 Vivid color
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Index
Zoom 22 Zoom button 5, 22
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