Reference Manual
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About This Manual
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Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Images
About the Manuals
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Handle the camera strap with care
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Do not disassemble
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Observe caution when handling the battery
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Basic Operations
Camera features
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode
Shooting Mode
Monitor
Playback Mode
Playback mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Using the Multi Selector
Playback Mode
Menu Screen
Using Menus the dButton
If Tabs are not Displayed
Attaching the Camera Strap
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Selecting Items
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
High Temperature Caution
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Keep the camera turned off
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Charge lamp
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Supply
Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
Removing Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Number of Exposures Remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Turn the Camera On
Turn the Camera On
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Flashes
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Daylight Saving Time
Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
To choose a shooting mode
Press the multi selector H or
Available Shooting Modes
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode
Hold the camera steadily in both hands
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Aperture
Focus and Shoot
Focus, the focus area that is selected glows green
Value
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Viewing Images
Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Play Back Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Delete Unwanted Images
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Shooting Features
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
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Auto Mode
A auto mode, the following options can be changed
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Sepia , and Cyanotype
Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
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Scene Mode and Features
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Camera focuses at the center of the frame
ENight portrait
JNight landscape
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
Flash mode Self-timer Exposure compensation
Food Use when taking pictures of food
Fireworks show
Press the multi selector J n to change auto release settings
Single The camera takes one image at a time
Stop shooting
Set Smile timer A48 to Off
Press the a button and select other shooting mode
Is locked
Self-timer Lamp
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Menu Options
J n, or K o when shooting
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
Flash mode Nself-timer Pmacro mode Oexposure compensation
Frame the subject and take a picture
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Effective Range of the Flash
Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Available Flash Modes
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Using the Self-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Focus and exposure will be set
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Default Settings
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
A42 Off Off2 A43 On2 A44 OA45
A50 A52 A53 A54 A40 Off Off2 A41 ZA41 A42
A42 Off Off2
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Number of Exposures Remaining
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode
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
Focused on, and single borders around the others
Face Detection
Camera detects more than one face, the double
Scene auto selector, Portrait
Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection
Face Detection
Skin Softening
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Playback Features
Some of the features available when playing back images
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Switching Between Playback Modes
Press the cbutton in full-frame or Thumbnail playback mode
Available Playback Modes
Miniature effect
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer
Viewing images on a TV
Compatible Operating Systems
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Windows
Using ViewNX
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Transferring Images to the Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Terminate the connection
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Start ViewNX
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording Movies
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode
When the Photo info option in Monitor settings
Press the bemovie-record button to start Movie recording
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Qvga 320×240
Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu
NHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480,
Selecting nHD 720p 1280×720
Operation during Movie Playback
Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Movie Playback
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
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Takes more time to charge the battery
Video mode
Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by
To check the image. The default setting is Off
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Use a tripod for the best results
Using Panorama Assist
Take the next picture
RIndicator
Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
Using Panorama Assist
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Favorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Removing Images from Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Viewing Images in an Album
Use the multi selector to select an album and then
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
List by Date Mode
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Editing Images Still Images
Editing Functions
Restrictions on Image Editing
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Editing Images Still Images
Original and Edited Images
Button
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Preview the result of the effects
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Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing Image Size
Check the results, and press the kbutton
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Press the dbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Enlarge the image for cropping A31 Refine copy composition
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Hold down the cbutton to turn on Camera
Printing Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Take pictures
Camera is automatically turned on
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
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Press the kbutton Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Images One by One
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
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Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
Current number of copies/total number of copies
Print selection
Press the kbutton when setting is complete
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Print all images Dpof printing
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Paper Size
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode
Preset Manual
Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Choose Measure
Continuous
Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector
Image mode is set to R 4320×3240
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ISO
ISO Sensitivity
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On the Aauto mode shooting screen M dbutton MColor options
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
AF Area Mode
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Using Subject Tracking
Register a subject
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Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Choose how the camera focuses
Smart Portrait Menu
Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Skin Softening
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On the smart portrait mode screen M dbutton MBlink proof
Blink Proof
Smart Portrait Menu
Choose Select images and press the k button
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Copies up to nine of each
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Playback Menu
Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode
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Print Date
Canceling Existing Print Order
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Slide show begins
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start
Choose End or Restart
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Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect
Protect
Selecting Images
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Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image
FRotate Image
Playing Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
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From the copy screen and press the kbutton
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Use the multi selector to select an option
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Select the desired movie option for recording movies
Movie Menu
Wind Noise Reduction
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Welcome Screen
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Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Time Zone and Date
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
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Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
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Time Zones
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Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Set the options below
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Info
Print Date and Print Order
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Press the d button Mz tab MPrint date
Electronic Vibration Reduction
Electronic VR
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Continuous is set to Single
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When Sports , Night portrait , Dusk/dawn , Night
Motion Detection
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
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Auto Off Settings
Sound Settings
When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function
Auto Off
Formatting a Memory Card
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Language
Video Mode
Press the d button Mz tab MVideo mode
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Using power supplied by the computer
Charge by Computer
Press the d button Mz tab MCharge by computer
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Charge Lamp
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Off default setting Blink warning is not enabled
Blink Warning
Press the d button Mz tab MBlink warning
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
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Reset All
Scene Mode
Basic Shooting Functions
Smart Portrait Menu
Setup Menu
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Movie Menu
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Reset all
Firmware Version
Others
Dscn 0001 .JPG
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
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E73
Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty
Display Cause/Solution
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Ink
Index
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Camera
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Cleaning
Storage
Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Select Show info
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
Use BSS
Selector or Close-up scene mode
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F12
Playback
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F14
Nikon Coolpix S2600 Digital Camera
Specifications
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Specifications
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Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Specifications
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Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
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JPG E69
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Night landscape j 42 Night portrait e 41 Nikon Transfer 2 70
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Sscn E69
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