| Nikon S2600

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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference ManualTrademark Information Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting FeaturesGeneral Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic OperationIntroduction Confirming the Package ContentsRead This First Other Information About This ManualRead This First Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important ImagesNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction About the ManualsDisposing of Data Storage Devices Read This FirstWARNINGS For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleDo not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat For Your SafetyTurn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Observe caution when using the flashviii Use appropriate cablesNotices IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSNotices for Customers in the U.S.A Federal Communications Commission FCC RadioNotice for customers in Canada RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPENotices Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaTable of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents xiiiTable of Contents Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation camera featuresParts of the Camera Basic OperationsThe Camera Body Parts of the CameraParts of the Camera and Basic Operation Lens cover closedb e movie-record button..... 4, 5 Parts of the Camera4, 5, 8 c playback buttonParts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting ModeParts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Playback ModeParts of the Camera The MonitorShooting Mode Parts of the Camera Playback ModeBasic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Using the Multi SelectorPlayback Mode Menu ScreenC If Tabs are not Displayed Using Menus the dButtonTabs Basic OperationsC When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsAttaching the Camera Strap Selecting ItemsPage Preparation Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPlayback Shooting1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverB Note About the Battery Removing the BatteryB High Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery C AC Power Supply C Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp B Note About Charging AC Adapter2 Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardB Inserting the Memory Card B Formatting a Memory CardApproved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards B High Temperature CautionNumber of Exposures Remaining 1 Press the power switch to turn on the cameraStep 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off C Power Saving Function Auto OffSetting Display Language, Date and Time C The Clock Battery C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting6 Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Daylight Saving Time1 Press the Abutton Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode2 Press the multi selector H or to choose a shooting modeAvailable Shooting Modes C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting ModeStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode Auto modeStep 3 Frame a Picture C Using a Tripod1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands 2 Frame the pictureC Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom value Step 4 Focus and Shootfocus, the focus area that is selected glows green ApertureStep 4 Focus and Shoot C When the Subject Is Close to the CameraB Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus1 Press the cplayback button Step 5 Play Back Images2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display C Viewing ImagesImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesAAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features A Auto Mode Shooting Menu Options in AAuto ModeIn A auto mode, the following options can be changed 4320×3240Sepia , and Cyanotype C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneouslycolor default setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white setting, Auto , Manual , Center , or Subject trackingC Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display Changing Scene Mode SettingsScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode and Features4320×3240 eNight portraitScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes iDusk/dawn hSunsetjNight landscape Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes m Fireworks show4320×3240 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesOPet portrait Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces Set Smile timer A48 to Off1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release buttonC Self-timer Lamp C Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeSmart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces B Notes About Smart Portrait ModeSmart Portrait Menu Options Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsIn smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesFunctions Available for Each Shooting Mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash Flash Modes1 Press the multi selector Hmflash mode 3 Frame the subject and take a pictureAvailable Flash Modes C The Flash Mode SettingC Red-eye Reduction Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector1 Press the multi selector Jnself-timer Using the Self-timer2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose n10s or n2s and press the kbuttonto a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green Using Macro ModeB Note About Using the Flash C The Macro Mode Setting1 Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a compensation value 3 Press the kbutton to apply the compensation valueDefault Settings C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorChanging the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and QualityC Number of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image ModeC Image Mode When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsFunctions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ISO sensitivity is set toMotion detection is disabled When Multi-shot 16 is selected, MotionFunctions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously B Notes About Digital ZoomFace Detection B Notes About Face Detection Function B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face DetectionFace Detection B Notes About the Skin Softening Function Skin SofteningScene auto selector, Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 scene mode 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus Locksome of the features available when playing back images Playback FeaturesFeatures PlaybackPlayback Features Switching Between Playback ModesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modesand Miniature effect Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuEasily create retouched copies in which contrast and Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions ofConnection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or PrinterInstalling ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive 3 Start the installerUsing ViewNX Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation windowWhen using Windows B Connecting the USB Cabledisplayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer2 Transfer images to the computer Viewing Images3 Terminate the connection Start ViewNXYou can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie-record button Recording and Playing Back MoviesIn playback mode, press the k button to play a movie 1 5 sRecording Movies When the Photo info option in Monitor settingsRecording and Playing Back Movies 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting modeRecording Movies B Note About Camera TemperatureB Recording Movies B Note About Autofocus for Movie RecordingRecording Movies B Movie Options and Maximum Recording TimeC Functions Available with Movie Recording The following options can be adjusted Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenunHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480, and W QVGA 320×240Operation during Movie Playback Movie Playback1 Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode 2 Press the kbuttonDeleting a Movie File Adjusting the VolumeMovie Playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f A5 during movie playbackPage General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup MenuThe Button sound and Shutter sound settings are On The Setup MenuThe Setup Menu All data stored in the internal memory or on thememory card is deleted during formatting and Shooting E Reference SectionMenu Additional InformationReference Section Using Panorama Assist1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction in which images will be joined and press the kbuttonUsing Panorama Assist 4 Press the kbutton when shooting is completeC RIndicator B Notes About Panorama AssistAdding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures Mode1 Select a favorite image in full-frame playback mode or in thumbnail playback mode and press the kbuttonB Note About Deleting Images in Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Images in an AlbumRemoving Images from Albums Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to AlbumsB Notes About Icons for Albums Auto Sort Mode When viewing images in full-frame playback modeAuto Sort Mode Categories kbutton to play back images in the selected categoryB Notes About Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort ModeB Notes About List by Date Mode List by Date ModeEditing Functions Editing Images Still ImagesB Notes About Image Editing Miniature effectC Original and Edited Images Editing Images Still ImagesC Restrictions on Image Editing I D-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast kQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturationk button Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK and press the kbuttonB Notes About Glamour Retouch 2 Preview the result of the effectsEditing Images Still Images C More InformationEditing Images Still Images 2 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonpFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects 3 Check the results, and press the kbutton gSmall Picture Reducing Image Size2 Choose Yes and press the kbutton The 640×480, 320×240, and 160×120 sizes are available1 Enlarge the image for cropping A31 2 Refine copy composition aCrop Creating a Cropped Copy3 Press the dbutton 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Hold down the cbutton to turn on the cameraC Printing Images Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintB Notes About Power Source 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 1 Turn off the cameraChoose Copies and press the kbutton Printing Images One by Onepress the kbutton 4 Choose Paper size and press the kbuttonPrinting Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the dbutton6 Choose Start print and press the k button 7 Printing beginsConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonC Paper Size 5 Printing beginsTo cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the k buttonB Notes About White Balance White Balance Adjusting HueThe Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode 5 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual Preset ManualB Note About Preset Manual 3 Choose MeasureContinuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selectorthe monitor A6 Image mode is set to R 4320×3240B Note About BSS B Notes About Continuous ShootingB Note About Multi-shot The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeB ISO ISO SensitivityB Notes About ISO sensitivity Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Color Optionsselected color option B Note About Color OptionsThe Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode AF Area ModeThe Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode B Notes About AF Area Mode1 Register a subject Using Subject Tracking2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture B Notes About Subject Tracking ModeChoose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeC Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeSkin Softening Smile TimerSmart Portrait Menu Blink Proof aPrint Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The Playback Menu1 Choose Select images and press the k button copies up to nine of eachThe Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo informationPrint order Done Date InfoThe Playback Menu B Notes About Print OrderB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information C Canceling Existing Print OrderC Print Date The Playback Menu1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and bSlide Show2 The slide show begins 3 Choose End or Restartd Protect Selecting Images Follow the procedures described below to choose the images1 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired imagefRotate Image Playing Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos B Notes About Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosThe Playback Menu C More Information1 Use the multi selector to select an option hCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Cardfrom the copy screen and press the kbutton 2 Select a copy option and press the kbuttonMovie Options The Movie MenuSelect the desired movie option for recording movies The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any optionsWind Noise Reduction Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed moviesThe Movie Menu Y OnThe Setup Menu Welcome ScreenSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Time Zone and Date1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the kbutton 2 Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton4 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone 3 Press KC wHome Time Zone C Daylight Saving TimeThe Setup Menu C Time ZonesUTC + LocationPhoto Info Monitor SettingsSet the options below Shooting modeThe Setup Menu infoC Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeB Notes About Print Date B Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction Electronic VRC Electronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to SingleB Notes About Motion Detection Motion DetectionAF Assist Enable or disable digital zoomDigital Zoom The Setup MenuAdjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsB Note About Sound Settings C When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving FunctionFormatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting a Memory Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory cardVideo Mode LanguageChoose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messages The Setup MenuCharge by Computer B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a PrinterB Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer The Setup MenuThe Setup Menu C Charge LampB Note About Blink Warning Blink WarningThe Setup Menu may have blinked in an image captured using face detectionOperating the Blink Warning Screen Basic Shooting Functions Reset AllShooting Menu Scene ModeSmart Portrait Menu Setup MenuMovie Menu The Setup MenuShooting menu Preset manual data E25 acquired for White balance Reset allFirmware Version OthersDSCN 0001 .JPG Image/Sound File and Folder NamesOptional Accessories Error Messages P 4224×2376 Error MessagesError Messages Error Messages Troubleshooting SpecificationsTechnical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance B Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureThe Camera Technical Notes and IndexB Notes on the Monitor Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance The BatteryMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Charging AC AdapterMemory Cards Storage CleaningDisplay, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingSelect Show info TroubleshootingHide info is selected for Photo info Shooting Electronically Controlled CamerasWhen camera is in playback mode, press the resuming use. After the lamp flashes for threeUse BSS selector or Close-up scene modeTroubleshooting Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and whenWhen AF area mode is set to Subject When Continuous is set to Multi-shotWhen Scene auto selector, Portrait Night portrait, or Pet portrait scenered-eye reduction flashAuto with red-eye reduction and try Use eSkin softening for GlamourP 4224×2376 PlaybackTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Digital Camera SpecificationsSpecifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19B Specifications Supported Standards Index SymbolsPage Page Page Page 6MM24311-02 YP2A0211

Nikon S2600 manual

Models: S2600