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