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