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