Reference Manual
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About This Manual
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Before Taking Important Images
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
About the Manuals
Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
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Observe caution when handling the battery
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Interface Cables
Modifications
Following apply only to users in European countries
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Camera features
Basic Operations
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Playback mode
Menu Screen
Using the Multi Selector
Playback Mode
Basic Operations
If Tabs are not Displayed
Using Menus the dButton
Selecting Items
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Charge lamp
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Keep the camera turned off
AC Power Supply
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Formatting a Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Number of Exposures Remaining
Flashes
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the Camera On
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Press the multi selector H or
Select a Shooting Mode
To choose a shooting mode
Press the Abutton
Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Frame the picture
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Value
Focus and Shoot
Focus, the focus area that is selected glows green
Aperture
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Viewing Images
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Play Back Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
A auto mode, the following options can be changed
Auto Mode
4320×3240
Sepia , and Cyanotype
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
A44 A45
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene Mode and Features
ENight portrait
Camera focuses at the center of the frame
IDusk/dawn
HSunset
JNight landscape
Food Use when taking pictures of food
Flash mode Self-timer Exposure compensation
Fireworks show
Single The camera takes one image at a time
Press the multi selector J n to change auto release settings
Is locked
Set Smile timer A48 to Off
Press the a button and select other shooting mode
Stop shooting
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Self-timer Lamp
Smart Portrait Menu Options
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed
Flash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensation
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
J n, or K o when shooting
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Frame the subject and take a picture
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Red-eye Reduction
Focus and exposure will be set
Using the Self-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Macro Mode Setting
Using Macro Mode
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
Default Settings
A42 Off Off2
A50 A52 A53 A54 A40 Off Off2 A41 ZA41 A42
A42 Off Off2 A43 On2 A44 OA45
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
ISO sensitivity is set to
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
When Black-and-white,Sepia, or Cyanotype
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Motion detection is disabled
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Scene auto selector, Portrait
Face Detection
Camera detects more than one face, the double
Focused on, and single borders around the others
Face Detection
Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection
Skin Softening
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus Lock
Some of the features available when playing back images
Playback Features
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
Press the cbutton in full-frame or Thumbnail playback mode
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Miniature effect
Viewing images on a TV
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer
Windows
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Press the bemovie-record button to start Movie recording
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode
When the Photo info option in Monitor settings
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time
Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720
Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu
NHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480,
Qvga 320×240
Movie Playback
Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Operation during Movie Playback
Rotate the zoom control to g or f A5 during movie playback
Adjusting the Volume
Deleting a Movie File
Movie Playback
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General Camera Setup
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
To check the image. The default setting is Off
Video mode
Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by
Takes more time to charge the battery
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E10
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E18
Take the next picture
Using Panorama Assist
Use a tripod for the best results
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
Using Panorama Assist
RIndicator
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Favorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums
Use the multi selector to select an album and then
Favorite Pictures Mode
Viewing Images in an Album
Removing Images from Albums
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode
List by Date Mode
Editing Functions
Editing Images Still Images
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Original and Edited Images
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Editing Images Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
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KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Button
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Preview the result of the effects
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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E15
GSmall Picture Reducing Image Size
Check the results, and press the kbutton
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Enlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy composition
Press the dbutton
Hold down the cbutton to turn on Camera
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Images
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Images One by One
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Press the kbutton Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Current number of copies/total number of copies
Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
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Press the kbutton when setting is complete
Print selection
Paper Size
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Print all images Dpof printing
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
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Choose Measure
Preset Manual
Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode
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Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector
Image mode is set to R 4320×3240
Continuous
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E28
ISO Sensitivity
ISO
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor options
Color Options
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E30
AF Area Mode
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Register a subject
Using Subject Tracking
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Choose how the camera focuses
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Skin Softening
Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proof
Blink Proof
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Copies up to nine of each
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Choose Select images and press the k button
Playback Menu
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E38
Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode
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Canceling Existing Print Order
Print Date
Choose End or Restart
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start
Slide show begins
Protect
Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect
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E42
Selecting Images
FRotate Image
Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image
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EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Use the multi selector to select an option
From the copy screen and press the kbutton
Select the desired movie option for recording movies
Movie Menu
Movie Options
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E48
Wind Noise Reduction
Movie Menu
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Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
Press K
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Time Zones
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Set the options below
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
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Info
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Press the d button Mz tab MPrint date
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Print Date and Print Order
Continuous is set to Single
Electronic VR
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Electronic Vibration Reduction
Motion Detection
When Sports , Night portrait , Dusk/dawn , Night
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E58
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Auto Off
Sound Settings
When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function
Auto Off Settings
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
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Video Mode
Press the d button Mz tab MVideo mode
Language
Press the d button Mz tab MCharge by computer
Using power supplied by the computer
Charge by Computer
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Charge Lamp
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Press the d button Mz tab MBlink warning
Off default setting Blink warning is not enabled
Blink Warning
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E65
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Basic Shooting Functions
Reset All
Scene Mode
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Movie Menu
Setup Menu
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Smart Portrait Menu
Others
Reset all
Firmware Version
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Dscn 0001 .JPG
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
4224×2376
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Ink
Display Cause/Solution
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Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty
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Specifications
Troubleshooting
Index
Camera
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
Memory Cards
Charging AC Adapter
Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Troubleshooting
Select Show info
Shooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
F10
Selector or Close-up scene mode
Use BSS
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F12
F13
Playback
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F15
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2600 Digital Camera
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Specifications
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
F18
Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
F19
JPG E69
F20
Night landscape j 42 Night portrait e 41 Nikon Transfer 2 70
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Sscn E69
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