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User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York ModificationsInterface Cables Tel Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 107 112 About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body 145 Opening the pin cover Attaching the Camera StrapParts of the Camera Tripod socket CPlayback Button AShooting Mode ButtonBasic Operations Shutter-release Button Dragging Operating the Touch PanelTapping About the Stylus Shooting Operation Controls Flash mode Self-timerWhite balance in Food scene Shooting Other Indicators Playback Operation Controls Playback Information Display Shooting Photo Information and Controls DisplayPlayback Shooting-mode Selection Menu Playback modePlayback-mode Selection Menu Menu Screen Proceed to the next set Selection Options Help Display Connect the power cable Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Charging the Battery AC Power Supply Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Tap Yes Setting Display Language, Date and TimeTap the desired language Tap C or D to select your home time zone A132 and tap g Tap C or D to choose the order in which Setting Display Language, Date and TimeEdit the date and time Tap g Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Check the battery level and the number Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press the Abutton Tap Ain the monitor Functions Available in AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Motion Detection Frame the picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Touch AF/AE Digital Zoom Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Shutter Aperture speed Autofocus Focus and ShootDuring Recording Blink Warning Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures Playback ModePlaying Back and Deleting Pictures Press the cbutton Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera Options Available in Playback ModePlaying Back and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Tap the flash mode control Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Tap the desired flash mode control Flash Mode Setting Using the FlashShooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled W Flash Lamp Self-timer menu is displayed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerTap the self-timer control Tap Yor Z Tap o Macro ModeTap the macro mode control Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture Image Mode Shooting in Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Tap the desired scene control Off Other settings can be selected FeaturesShooting in Scene Mode Icons Used for Descriptions Sports Beach/snow Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame Off Night landscape Museum Shooting in Scene Mode Press the Abutton in shooting Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Scene ModeFunctions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a Backlight a Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Shooting in Portrait/Night Portrait Scene ModeCamera enters portrait or night portrait scene mode Portrait one-touch zoom a 45 is available Amount of red or blue tint can be adjusted Taking Pictures in Food ModeUse this mode to take pictures of food Portrait One-Touch Zoom Press the shutter-release button to take Picture White Balance Setting in Food ModeFocus is locked when the shutter-release button is Release button is pressed the rest of the way down Draw pictures or write a memo Using the Draw OptionMemo is saved To cancel saving the memo, tap No Tap Take the first picture Taking Pictures for a PanoramaTap the direction Take the next picture Panorama Assist Tap Hwhen shooting is completeRIndicator Panorama Maker Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features Shooting in Smile ModeExit smile mode by pressing the Abutton Frame a picture Blink Proof Function Functions Available in Smile ModeShooting in Smile Mode Blink proof Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken in Face Priority Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing PicturesPicture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Tap G Tap Yes Creating a Cropped Copy CropRefine copy composition Editing Pictures Pictures Paint PicturesTap d Use the I, J, K, and Ltools to paint Write and Draw Pictures Using the Paint ToolsChoose a size Erase Paint Additions Frame the Picture Add DecorationsDecoration Decoration Size type Quick Retouch Tap P Tap qor rto adjust stretch effectsStretching Pictures Stretch Tap Tap Yes Tap yor zto adjust perspective control Tap Yes Adding a Sense of Perspective Perspective control Playback mode a 30 and tap D Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Change Color Tones Color Options Tap the desired color option control and tap Tap the control of the desired copy size Resizing Pictures Small PictureCopy is displayed with a gray frame Tap E Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Tap Wto record a voice memo Tap Rto listen to the voice memo Playing Voice MemosDeleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and Playback Tap the desired date Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date ModeSelecting a Date in List by Date Mode Dates for which pictures exist is listed Using List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode List by Date Menu Selection menu and tap F Image Searching in Auto Sort ModeDisplaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Tap the desired folder Categories and the Contents Mode Mode selection menu Switch to shooting Using Auto Sort ModeTap Fto display the auto sort menu Change playback Auto Sort Menu Print set 105 Delete 124 Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode Sorting/Playback Procedures Tap the desired icon and color and tap g Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures ModePreparing Favorites Folder Icons for Favorites Folder Favorites folders selection screen is displayed Sorting Pictures to a Favorites FolderTap the desired favorites folder Pictures are added to the selected favorites folder Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder List of favorites folders is displayed Dialog Using Favorite Pictures ModeRemoving Pictures from Favorites Removing, tap No Favorite Pictures Menu Favorites Picture Playback Adding to FavoritesAdding/Viewing Favorite Pictures Recording Movies Changing Movie SettingsRecording Movies Movie menu offers the options shown below Movie MenuMovie Options Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie Menu Electronic VRSet to DMovie MFMovie menu MElectronic VR Deleting Movie Files Movie PlaybackTap Ato change the information displayed in the monitor a Tap Record to start recording Making Voice RecordingsTap hto end recording Operations During Recording Making Voice Recordings Tap the desired file Playing Voice RecordingsVoice recording screen is displayed Playing Voice Recordings Deleting Sound FilesOperations During Playback Paused Tap F in the voice recording screen A86, , A88, step When a confirmation dialog is displayed, tap YesCopying Voice Recordings Tap the desired option Tune the television to the video channel Connecting to a TVHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Video Mode Connecting to a TVConnecting an AV Cable Operations with TV Connection Install the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Compatible Operating Systems Windows Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Turn on the camera Start Transfer button Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loadingDisconnect the camera when transfer is complete Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Using a Card ReaderUsing Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files Image File Names and Folder Names Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures Check printer settings Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Turn on the printer Tap Copies Printing Pictures One at a TimeTap Paper size Tap Start print When the print selection screen is displayed, tap DPrinting Multiple Pictures Printing starts Print selection Tap Print selection, Print all images or Dpof printing101 Print all images Paper Size Dpof printing Tap Print set Tap Fin playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Tap Select images Date Imprint Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDeleting All Print Orders Tap g to complete the print order and exit Tap the desired date, category, or favorites folder Proceed to once all print order settings have been appliedCreating a Print Order by Date, Category, or Folder 105 Tap the desired number of prints Print Set Shooting menu contains the following options Shooting Options The Shooting Menu107 Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 108 Image ModeShooting Options The Shooting Menu 109 Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Flash ModeSet to Aauto M FShooting menu M White balance Frame the reference object in the monitor Preset ManualTap Measure to measure a value for preset manual 111 Exposure Compensation Value Using Exposure CompensationExp.+ Set to Aauto M FShooting menu M Exp.+ 113 ContinuousBSS Best Shot Selector Camera returns to shooting mode Interval Timer PhotographyTap Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu Tap the desired interval between shots 115 Auto default settingISO sensitivity Set to Aauto M FShooting menu M ISO sensitivity 116 AF Area ModeSet to Aauto M FShooting menu M AF area mode Center 117 Focus Lock Face Priority Portrait 119 Distortion ControlSet to Aauto M FShooting menu M Distortion control Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in a auto modeFlash mode 120 121 Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following options Tap g to apply picture selection Selecting PicturesTap the desired picture to select and tap again to deselect 122 Tap Start Slide ShowSlide show begins 124 DeleteProtect Delete selected pictures or all pictures Tap the desired option from the copy screen Rotate ImageCopy 125 Memory contains no images. Message All images Setup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu127 Tap Fto display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Tap the ztab Electronic VR for Movies Welcome Screen129 Displays a welcome screen Select an image Tap xTravel destination Setting Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zoneDate 130 131 Clock BatteryTap C or D to choose the travel destination WHome Time Zone Time Zones 132UTC + Location Date Imprint Monitor Settings133 Motion Detection Tap FMz Setup menu A128 MMotion detectionWhen Continuous a 113 is set to Multi-shot 134 Digital Zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoomTap FM zSetup menu A128 M Digital zoom 135 Canceling Standby Mode Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Formatting a Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory 137 Language Video ModeBlink Warning 139 Reset AllOperating the Blink Warning Screen Pop-up Menu Smile Menu Scene Mode140 Movie Menu 141 Setup MenuOthers 142 Tap FM zSetup menu A128 M Firmware versionFirmware Version View the current camera firmware version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories143 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 144 Caring for the Camera 145 146 BatteryCaring for the Camera 147 CleaningStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Error Messages 148 149 Error Messages169 3584 or pictures 150 151 152 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Date imprint not Electronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingWhen Electronic VR is set to Auto 153 154 155 Image mode setting 156 To help information contained in Nikon Transfer 157Automatically Pictures from the internal memory 158 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera One EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery supplied SpecificationsPower sources 159 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Battery Charger MH-63 160 Supported Standards 161 Index SymbolsCList by date mode 68 FAuto sort mode 162 163 Landscape c 37 Language 138 Lens 4 164 Zoom control 4, 85 Tap Thumbnail playback 165 Index 166 Page YP9A0111