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Nikon S2600 manual Basic Operations, Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations

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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.

While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A(shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.

•While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.

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•If you press the A (shooting mode) button while the shooting screen is displayed, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes (A24).

•If you press the c (playback) button while the playback screen is displayed, the

playback-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (A66).

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Nikon S2600 manual Basic Operations, Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Contents

Reference Manual DIGITAL CAMERATrademark Information Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic OperationConfirming the Package Contents Read This FirstIntroduction About This Manual Read This FirstOther Information Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important ImagesAbout the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionDisposing of Data Storage Devices Read This FirstFor Your Safety WARNINGSTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleFor Your Safety Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heatObserve caution when using the flash Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospitalviii Use appropriate cablesIMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NoticesNotices for Customers in the U.S.A Federal Communications Commission FCC RadioRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE Notice for customers in CanadaNotices Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaTable of Contents Table of Contents xiii Table of ContentsTable of Contents camera features Parts of the Camera and Basic OperationParts of the Camera Basic OperationsParts of the Camera The Camera BodyParts of the Camera and Basic Operation Lens cover closedParts of the Camera b e movie-record button..... 4, 54, 5, 8 c playback buttonCamera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Parts of the CameraCamera Controls Used in Playback Mode Parts of the CameraThe Monitor Shooting ModeParts of the Camera Playback Mode Parts of the CameraSwitching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Basic OperationsUsing the Multi Selector Basic OperationsPlayback Mode Menu ScreenUsing Menus the dButton C If Tabs are not DisplayedTabs Basic OperationsSwitching Between Tabs C When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesAttaching the Camera Strap Selecting ItemsPage Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback PreparationPlayback ShootingPreparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRechargeable Li-ion Battery 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRemoving the Battery B High Temperature CautionB Note About the Battery Preparation 2 Charge the Battery C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger C AC Power SupplyUnderstanding the Charge Lamp B Note About Charging AC AdapterPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 2 Insert the memory cardB Inserting the Memory Card B Formatting a Memory CardInternal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards B High Temperature Caution1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera Step 1 Turn the Camera OnNumber of Exposures Remaining C Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffSetting Display Language, Date and Time C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting C The Clock Battery6 Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Daylight Saving TimeStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the Abutton2 Press the multi selector H or to choose a shooting modeC Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Available Shooting ModesStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode Auto modeC Using a Tripod Step 3 Frame a Picture1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands 2 Frame the pictureUsing the Zoom Digital ZoomC Digital Zoom and Interpolation Step 4 Focus and Shoot valuefocus, the focus area that is selected glows green ApertureC When the Subject Is Close to the Camera Step 4 Focus and ShootB Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies B Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusStep 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the cplayback button2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display C Viewing ImagesChanging How Images Are Displayed Playback ZoomImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen C Selecting Certain Types of Images for DeletionPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesChanging AAuto Mode Settings Shooting FeaturesAAuto Mode Shooting Menu Options in AAuto Mode A Auto ModeIn A auto mode, the following options can be changed 4320×3240C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Sepia , and Cyanotypecolor default setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white setting, Auto , Manual , Center , or Subject trackingChanging Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesC Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display Scene Mode and Features Scene Mode Shooting Suited to SceneseNight portrait Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes4320×3240 hSunset iDusk/dawnjNight landscape Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes m Fireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes OPet portrait4320×3240 Set Smile timer A48 to Off Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release buttonC Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode C Self-timer LampSmart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces B Notes About Smart Portrait ModeChanging Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Menu OptionsIn smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Functions Available for Each Shooting ModeUsing the Flash Flash Modes Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector1 Press the multi selector Hmflash mode 3 Frame the subject and take a pictureC The Flash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesC Red-eye Reduction Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorUsing the Self-timer 1 Press the multi selector Jnself-timer2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose n10s or n2s and press the kbuttonUsing Macro Mode to a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow greenB Note About Using the Flash C The Macro Mode SettingAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation 1 Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a compensation value 3 Press the kbutton to apply the compensation valueDefault Settings Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyImage Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image ModeChanging the Image Size Image Mode C Image ModeC Number of Exposures Remaining Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions When Black-and-white, Sepia, or CyanotypeFunctions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ISO sensitivity is set toWhen Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Motion detection is disabledFunctions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously B Notes About Digital ZoomFace Detection B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Face DetectionB Notes About Face Detection Function Skin Softening Scene auto selector, Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 scene modeB Notes About the Skin Softening Function Focus Lock 2 Press the shutter-release button halfwayPlayback Features some of the features available when playing back imagesFeatures PlaybackSwitching Between Playback Modes Playback FeaturesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback ModesFunctions Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu and Miniature effectEasily create retouched copies in which contrast and Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions ofConnecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer Connection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the includedUsing ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows3 Start the installer 6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveUsing ViewNX Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation windowB Connecting the USB Cable When using Windowsdisplayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the ComputerViewing Images 2 Transfer images to the computer3 Terminate the connection Start ViewNXRecording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie-record buttonIn playback mode, press the k button to play a movie 1 5 sWhen the Photo info option in Monitor settings Recording MoviesRecording and Playing Back Movies 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting modeB Note About Camera Temperature Recording MoviesB Recording Movies B Note About Autofocus for Movie RecordingB Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time C Functions Available with Movie RecordingRecording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie Menu The following options can be adjustednHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480, and W QVGA 320×240Movie Playback Operation during Movie Playback1 Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode 2 Press the kbuttonAdjusting the Volume Deleting a Movie FileMovie Playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f A5 during movie playbackPage General Camera Setup The Setup Menu General Camera SetupThe Setup Menu The Button sound and Shutter sound settings are OnAll data stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is deleted during formatting andThe Setup Menu E Reference Section ShootingMenu Additional InformationUsing Panorama Assist Reference Section1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction in which images will be joined and press the kbutton4 Press the kbutton when shooting is complete Using Panorama AssistC RIndicator B Notes About Panorama AssistFavorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to Albums1 Select a favorite image in full-frame playback mode or in thumbnail playback mode and press the kbuttonViewing Images in an Album Removing Images from AlbumsB Note About Deleting Images in Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums B Notes About Icons for AlbumsFavorite Pictures Mode When viewing images in full-frame playback mode Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories kbutton to play back images in the selected categoryAuto Sort Mode B Notes About Auto Sort ModeList by Date Mode B Notes About List by Date ModeEditing Images Still Images Editing FunctionsB Notes About Image Editing Miniature effectEditing Images Still Images C Restrictions on Image EditingC Original and Edited Images kQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation I D-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrastk button Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK and press the kbutton2 Preview the result of the effects B Notes About Glamour RetouchEditing Images Still Images C More Information2 Adjust the effect and press the kbutton pFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsEditing Images Still Images gSmall Picture Reducing Image Size 3 Check the results, and press the kbutton2 Choose Yes and press the kbutton The 640×480, 320×240, and 160×120 sizes are availableaCrop Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Enlarge the image for cropping A31 2 Refine copy composition3 Press the dbutton 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbuttonConnecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Hold down the cbutton to turn on the cameraConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print B Notes About Power SourceC Printing Images Connecting the Camera to a Printer 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cableConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 1 Turn off the cameraPrinting Images One by One Choose Copies and press the kbuttonpress the kbutton 4 Choose Paper size and press the kbutton1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the dbutton Printing Multiple Images6 Choose Start print and press the k button 7 Printing begins3 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print5 Printing begins C Paper SizeTo cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the k buttonWhite Balance Adjusting Hue The Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeB Notes About White Balance Preset Manual 5 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manualB Note About Preset Manual 3 Choose MeasureEnable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selector Continuousthe monitor A6 Image mode is set to R 4320×3240B Notes About Continuous Shooting B Note About BSSB Note About Multi-shot The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeISO Sensitivity B Notes About ISO sensitivityB ISO Color Options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochromeselected color option B Note About Color OptionsAF Area Mode The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeB Notes About AF Area Mode The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeUsing Subject Tracking 1 Register a subject2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture B Notes About Subject Tracking ModeAutofocus Mode Choose how the camera focusesC Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeSmile Timer Smart Portrait MenuSkin Softening Blink Proof The Playback Menu aPrint Order Creating a DPOF Print Order1 Choose Select images and press the k button copies up to nine of each3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information The Playback MenuPrint order Done Date InfoB Notes About Print Order The Playback MenuC Canceling Existing Print Order B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo InformationC Print Date The Playback MenubSlide Show 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and2 The slide show begins 3 Choose End or Restartd Protect Follow the procedures described below to choose the images Selecting Images1 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired imagefRotate Image EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos B Notes About Voice MemosThe Playback Menu C More InformationhCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 1 Use the multi selector to select an optionfrom the copy screen and press the kbutton 2 Select a copy option and press the kbuttonThe Movie Menu Movie OptionsSelect the desired movie option for recording movies The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any optionsSelect the autofocus method used when recording normal speed movies Wind Noise ReductionThe Movie Menu Y OnWelcome Screen The Setup MenuTime Zone and Date Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the kbutton 2 Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton3 Press K 4 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zoneC wHome Time Zone C Daylight Saving TimeC Time Zones The Setup MenuUTC + LocationMonitor Settings Photo InfoSet the options below Shooting modeinfo The Setup MenuPrint Date Imprinting Date and Time B Notes About Print DateC Print Date and Print Order Electronic VR B Notes About Electronic Vibration ReductionC Electronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to SingleMotion Detection B Notes About Motion DetectionEnable or disable digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom The Setup MenuSound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsB Note About Sound Settings C When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving FunctionFormat Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory cardLanguage Video ModeChoose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messages The Setup MenuB Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer Charge by ComputerB Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer The Setup MenuC Charge Lamp The Setup MenuBlink Warning B Note About Blink WarningThe Setup Menu may have blinked in an image captured using face detectionOperating the Blink Warning Screen Reset All Basic Shooting FunctionsShooting Menu Scene ModeSetup Menu Smart Portrait MenuMovie Menu The Setup MenuReset all Shooting menu Preset manual data E25 acquired for White balanceFirmware Version OthersImage/Sound File and Folder Names DSCN 0001 .JPGOptional Accessories Error Messages Error Messages P 4224×2376Error Messages Error Messages Specifications TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceB Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceThe Camera Technical Notes and IndexMaximizing Camera Life and Performance B Notes on the MonitorThe Battery Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceCharging AC Adapter Memory CardsMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning StorageTroubleshooting Display, Settings and Power SupplyTroubleshooting Hide info is selected for Photo infoSelect Show info Electronically Controlled Cameras ShootingWhen camera is in playback mode, press the resuming use. After the lamp flashes for threeselector or Close-up scene mode Use BSSTroubleshooting Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and whenWhen Continuous is set to Multi-shot When AF area mode is set to SubjectWhen Scene auto selector, Portrait Night portrait, or Pet portrait sceneflash red-eye reductionAuto with red-eye reduction and try Use eSkin softening for GlamourPlayback TroubleshootingP 4224×2376 Troubleshooting Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Digital CameraSpecifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 B SpecificationsCharging AC Adapter EH-69P Supported Standards Symbols IndexPage Page Page Page YP2A0211 6MM24311-02