Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Trademark Information
General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features
Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation
Confirming the Package Contents
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Introduction
About This Manual
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Other Information
Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Images
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
About the Manuals
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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Turn off in the event of malfunction
For Your Safety
WARNINGS
Do not disassemble
For Your Safety
Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat
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Observe caution when using the flash
Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital
Use appropriate cables
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Notices
Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio
Notices
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE
Notice for customers in Canada
Notice for customers in the State of California
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Parts of the Camera
camera features
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Lens cover closed
4, 5, 8
Parts of the Camera
b e movie-record button..... 4, 5
c playback button
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Parts of the Camera
Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
Shooting Mode
Parts of the Camera
Playback Mode
Parts of the Camera
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Playback Mode
Using the Multi Selector
Basic Operations
Menu Screen
Tabs
Using Menus the dButton
C If Tabs are not Displayed
Basic Operations
Attaching the Camera Strap
Switching Between Tabs
C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Selecting Items
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Playback
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Preparation
Shooting
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Battery
B High Temperature Caution
B Note About the Battery
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Understanding the Charge Lamp
C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
C AC Power Supply
B Note About Charging AC Adapter
B Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
2 Insert the memory card
B Formatting a Memory Card
Removing Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
B High Temperature Caution
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Step 1 Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
C Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
6 Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting
C The Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
2 Press the multi selector H or
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
1 Press the Abutton
to choose a shooting mode
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Auto mode
1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands
C Using a Tripod
Step 3 Frame a Picture
2 Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
focus, the focus area that is selected glows green
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
value
Aperture
B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies
C When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Step 5 Play Back Images
1 Press the cplayback button
C Viewing Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Shooting Features
AAuto Mode
In A auto mode, the following options can be changed
Shooting Menu Options in AAuto Mode
A Auto Mode
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color default setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white
C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Sepia , and Cyanotype
setting, Auto , Manual , Center , or Subject tracking
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
C Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display
Scene Mode and Features
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
eNight portrait
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
4320×3240
jNight landscape
hSunset
iDusk/dawn
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
m Fireworks show
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
OPet portrait
4320×3240
1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to
Set Smile timer A48 to Off
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
smile without pressing the shutter-release button
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
C Self-timer Lamp
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode
In smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Menu Options
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
1 Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
3 Frame the subject and take a picture
C Red-eye Reduction
C The Flash Mode Setting
Available Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Using the Self-timer
1 Press the multi selector Jnself-timer
n10s or n2s and press the kbutton
B Note About Using the Flash
Using Macro Mode
to a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green
C The Macro Mode Setting
2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
1 Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation
3 Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Default Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
C Image Mode
C Number of Exposures Remaining
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype
ISO sensitivity is set to
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion
Motion detection is disabled
B Notes About Digital Zoom
Face Detection
B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection
Face Detection
B Notes About Face Detection Function
Skin Softening
Scene auto selector, Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 scene mode
B Notes About the Skin Softening Function
Focus Lock
2 Press the shutter-release button halfway
Features
Playback Features
some of the features available when playing back images
Playback
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Switching Between Playback Modes
Playback Features
Available Playback Modes
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and
Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
and Miniature effect
Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer
Connection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the included
Compatible Operating Systems
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Windows
Using ViewNX
3 Start the installer
6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window
displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
B Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
3 Terminate the connection
Viewing Images
2 Transfer images to the computer
Start ViewNX
In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie-record button
1 5 s
Recording and Playing Back Movies
When the Photo info option in Monitor settings
Recording Movies
1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode
B Recording Movies
B Note About Camera Temperature
Recording Movies
B Note About Autofocus for Movie Recording
B Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time
C Functions Available with Movie Recording
Recording Movies
nHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480, and
Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu
The following options can be adjusted
W QVGA 320×240
1 Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Movie Playback
Operation during Movie Playback
2 Press the kbutton
Movie Playback
Adjusting the Volume
Deleting a Movie File
Rotate the zoom control to g or f A5 during movie playback
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
The Button sound and Shutter sound settings are On
All data stored in the internal memory or on the
memory card is deleted during formatting and
The Setup Menu
Menu
E Reference Section
Shooting
Additional Information
1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction
Using Panorama Assist
Reference Section
in which images will be joined and press the kbutton
C RIndicator
4 Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
Using Panorama Assist
B Notes About Panorama Assist
1 Select a favorite image in full-frame playback
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
mode or in thumbnail playback mode and press the kbutton
Viewing Images in an Album
Removing Images from Albums
B Note About Deleting Images in Favorite Pictures Mode
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
B Notes About Icons for Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode
Auto Sort Mode
kbutton to play back images in the selected category
Auto Sort Mode
B Notes About Auto Sort Mode
List by Date Mode
B Notes About List by Date Mode
B Notes About Image Editing
Editing Images Still Images
Editing Functions
Miniature effect
Editing Images Still Images
C Restrictions on Image Editing
C Original and Edited Images
k button
kQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
I D-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK and press the kbutton
Editing Images Still Images
2 Preview the result of the effects
B Notes About Glamour Retouch
C More Information
2 Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
pFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Editing Images Still Images
2 Choose Yes and press the kbutton
gSmall Picture Reducing Image Size
3 Check the results, and press the kbutton
The 640×480, 320×240, and 160×120 sizes are available
3 Press the dbutton
aCrop Creating a Cropped Copy
1 Enlarge the image for cropping A31 2 Refine copy composition
4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton
3 Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV
4 Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
B Notes About Power Source
C Printing Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable
1 Turn off the camera
press the kbutton
Printing Images One by One
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
4 Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
6 Choose Start print and press the k button
1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the dbutton
Printing Multiple Images
7 Printing begins
3 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed
5 Printing begins
C Paper Size
press the k button
White Balance Adjusting Hue
The Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
B Notes About White Balance
B Note About Preset Manual
Preset Manual
5 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
3 Choose Measure
the monitor A6
Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector
Continuous
Image mode is set to R 4320×3240
B Note About Multi-shot
B Notes About Continuous Shooting
B Note About BSS
The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode
ISO Sensitivity
B Notes About ISO sensitivity
B ISO
selected color option
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
B Note About Color Options
AF Area Mode
The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode
B Notes About AF Area Mode
The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode
2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture
Using Subject Tracking
1 Register a subject
B Notes About Subject Tracking Mode
C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses
The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode
Smile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Blink Proof
1 Choose Select images and press the k button
The Playback Menu
aPrint Order Creating a DPOF Print Order
copies up to nine of each
Print order
3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information
The Playback Menu
Done Date Info
B Notes About Print Order
The Playback Menu
C Print Date
C Canceling Existing Print Order
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information
The Playback Menu
2 The slide show begins
bSlide Show
1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and
3 Choose End or Restart
d Protect
1 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the
Follow the procedures described below to choose the images
Selecting Images
desired image
fRotate Image
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
The Playback Menu
Deleting Voice Memos
B Notes About Voice Memos
C More Information
from the copy screen and press the kbutton
hCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
1 Use the multi selector to select an option
2 Select a copy option and press the kbutton
Select the desired movie option for recording movies
The Movie Menu
Movie Options
The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options
The Movie Menu
Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed movies
Wind Noise Reduction
Y On
Welcome Screen
The Setup Menu
1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the kbutton
Time Zone and Date
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
2 Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
C wHome Time Zone
3 Press K
4 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
C Daylight Saving Time
UTC +
C Time Zones
The Setup Menu
Location
Set the options below
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Shooting mode
info
The Setup Menu
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
B Notes About Print Date
C Print Date and Print Order
C Electronic Vibration Reduction
Electronic VR
B Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction
Continuous is set to Single
Motion Detection
B Notes About Motion Detection
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
The Setup Menu
B Note About Sound Settings
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
C When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function
Formatting a Memory Card
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card
Choose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messages
Language
Video Mode
The Setup Menu
B Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer
B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Charge by Computer
The Setup Menu
C Charge Lamp
The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu
Blink Warning
B Note About Blink Warning
may have blinked in an image captured using face detection
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Shooting Menu
Reset All
Basic Shooting Functions
Scene Mode
Movie Menu
Setup Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
The Setup Menu
Firmware Version
Reset all
Shooting menu Preset manual data E25 acquired for White balance
Others
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
DSCN 0001 .JPG
Optional Accessories
Error Messages
Error Messages
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Error Messages
Error Messages
Technical Notes and Index
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
The Camera
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Technical Notes and Index
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
B Notes on the Monitor
The Battery
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Cleaning
Storage
Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Select Show info
When camera is in playback mode, press the
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
resuming use. After the lamp flashes for three
Troubleshooting
selector or Close-up scene mode
Use BSS
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when
When Scene auto selector, Portrait
When Continuous is set to Multi-shot
When AF area mode is set to Subject
Night portrait, or Pet portrait scene
Auto with red-eye reduction and try
flash
red-eye reduction
Use eSkin softening for Glamour
Playback
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Digital Camera
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
B Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Supported Standards
Symbols
Index
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YP2A0211
6MM24311-02