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Nikon S2600 manual Shooting Features

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Shooting Features

Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to take.

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Contents

DIGITAL CAMERA Reference ManualTrademark Information Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting FeaturesPlayback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and IndexConfirming the Package Contents Read This FirstIntroduction About This Manual Read This FirstOther Information Before Taking Important Images Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningRead This First About the ManualsNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage DevicesDo not disassemble For Your SafetyWARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashTurn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital viiiFederal Communications Commission FCC Radio IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSNotices Notices for Customers in the U.S.ANotice for customers in the State of California RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPENotice for customers in Canada NoticesTable of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents xiiiTable of Contents Basic Operations camera featuresParts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the CameraLens cover closed Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Basic Operationc playback button Parts of the Camerab e movie-record button..... 4, 5 4, 5Parts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Shooting ModeParts of the Camera Camera Controls Used in Playback ModeThe Monitor Shooting ModeParts of the Camera Parts of the Camera Playback ModeBasic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeMenu Screen Using the Multi SelectorBasic Operations Playback ModeBasic Operations Using Menus the dButtonC If Tabs are not Displayed TabsSelecting Items Switching Between TabsC When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Attaching the Camera StrapPage Shooting Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparation Playback3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the Battery1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryRemoving the Battery B Note About the BatteryB High Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery B Note About Charging AC Adapter C Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerC AC Power Supply Understanding the Charge LampB Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card2 Insert the memory card B Inserting the Memory CardB High Temperature Caution Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera Step 1 Turn the Camera OnNumber of Exposures Remaining Turning the Camera On and Off C Power Saving Function Auto OffSetting Display Language, Date and Time Daylight Saving Time C Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingC The Clock Battery 6 Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k buttonto choose a shooting mode Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the Abutton 2 Press the multi selector H orAuto mode C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode2 Frame the picture C Using a TripodStep 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steadily in both handsUsing the Zoom Digital ZoomC Digital Zoom and Interpolation Aperture Step 4 Focus and Shootvalue focus, the focus area that is selected glows greenB Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus C When the Subject Is Close to the CameraStep 4 Focus and Shoot B Note on Recording Images and Saving MoviesC Viewing Images Step 5 Play Back Images1 Press the cplayback button 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to displayChanging How Images Are Displayed Playback ZoomImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesChanging AAuto Mode Settings Shooting FeaturesAAuto Mode 4320×3240 Shooting Menu Options in AAuto ModeA Auto Mode In A auto mode, the following options can be changedsetting, Auto , Manual , Center , or Subject tracking C Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySepia , and Cyanotype color default setting, Vivid color , Black-and-whiteChanging Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesC Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode Help Display Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode and FeatureseNight portrait Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes4320×3240 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes hSunsetiDusk/dawn jNight landscapeScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes m Fireworks showScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes OPet portrait4320×3240 smile without pressing the shutter-release button Set Smile timer A48 to OffSmart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces 1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject toB Notes About Smart Portrait Mode C Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeC Self-timer Lamp Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesSmart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsSmart Portrait Menu Options In smart portrait mode, the following options can be changedFunctions Available for Each Shooting Mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector3 Frame the subject and take a picture Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 1 Press the multi selector Hmflash modeFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C The Flash Mode SettingAvailable Flash Modes C Red-eye Reductionn10s or n2s and press the kbutton Using the Self-timer1 Press the multi selector Jnself-timer 2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito chooseC The Macro Mode Setting Using Macro Modeto a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green B Note About Using the Flash3 Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation1 Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation 2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a 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 QualityChanging the Image Size Image Mode C Image ModeC Number of Exposures Remaining ISO sensitivity is set to Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsWhen Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype Functions That Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslyB Notes About Digital Zoom When Multi-shot 16 is selected, MotionMotion detection is disabled Functions That Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslyFace 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 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus LockPlayback Playback Featuressome of the features available when playing back images FeaturesAvailable Playback Modes Switching Between Playback ModesPlayback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackEnhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Menuand Miniature effect Easily create retouched copies in which contrast andConnection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or PrinterWindows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating SystemsClick Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window 3 Start the installer6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNXTransferring Images to the Computer B Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OKStart ViewNX Viewing Images2 Transfer images to the computer 3 Terminate the connection1 5 s Recording and Playing Back MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie-record button In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode When the Photo info option in Monitor settingsRecording Movies Recording and Playing Back MoviesB 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 W QVGA 320×240 Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuThe following options can be adjusted nHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480, and2 Press the kbutton Movie PlaybackOperation during Movie Playback 1 Press the cplayback button to enter playback modeRotate the zoom control to g or f A5 during movie playback Adjusting the VolumeDeleting a Movie File Movie PlaybackPage General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup MenuThe Button sound and Shutter sound settings are On The Setup MenuAll data stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is deleted during formatting andThe Setup Menu Additional Information E Reference SectionShooting Menuin which images will be joined and press the kbutton Using Panorama AssistReference Section 1 Use the multi selector to choose the directionB Notes About Panorama Assist 4 Press the kbutton when shooting is completeUsing Panorama Assist C RIndicatormode or in thumbnail playback mode and press the kbutton Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums 1 Select a favorite image in full-frame playbackViewing 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 kbutton to play back images in the selected category When viewing images in full-frame playback modeAuto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode CategoriesB Notes About Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort ModeB Notes About List by Date Mode List by Date ModeMiniature effect Editing Images Still ImagesEditing Functions B Notes About Image EditingEditing Images Still Images C Restrictions on Image EditingC Original and Edited Images Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK and press the kbutton kQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationI D-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast k buttonC More Information 2 Preview the result of the effectsB Notes About Glamour Retouch Editing Images Still Images2 Adjust the effect and press the kbutton pFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsEditing Images Still Images The 640×480, 320×240, and 160×120 sizes are available gSmall Picture Reducing Image Size3 Check the results, and press the kbutton 2 Choose Yes and press the kbutton4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton aCrop Creating a Cropped Copy1 Enlarge the image for cropping A31 2 Refine copy composition 3 Press the dbutton4 Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV 3 Tune the television to the video channelConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print B Notes About Power SourceC Printing Images 1 Turn off the camera Connecting the Camera to a Printer3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print4 Choose Paper size and press the kbutton Printing Images One by OneChoose Copies and press the kbutton press the kbutton7 Printing begins 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the dbuttonPrinting Multiple Images 6 Choose Start print and press the k buttonConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonpress the k button 5 Printing beginsC Paper Size To cancel printing before all copies have been printedWhite Balance Adjusting Hue The Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeB Notes About White Balance 3 Choose Measure Preset Manual5 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual B Note About Preset ManualImage mode is set to R 4320×3240 Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selectorContinuous the monitor A6The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode B Notes About Continuous ShootingB Note About BSS B Note About Multi-shotISO Sensitivity B Notes About ISO sensitivityB ISO B Note About Color Options Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or save images in monochrome selected color optionThe Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode AF Area ModeThe Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode B Notes About AF Area ModeB Notes About Subject Tracking Mode Using Subject Tracking1 Register a subject 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a pictureThe Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses C Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingSmile Timer Smart Portrait MenuSkin Softening Blink Proof copies up to nine of each The Playback MenuaPrint Order Creating a DPOF Print Order 1 Choose Select images and press the k buttonDone Date Info 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo informationThe Playback Menu Print orderThe Playback Menu B Notes About Print OrderThe Playback Menu C Canceling Existing Print OrderB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information C Print Date3 Choose End or Restart bSlide Show1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and 2 The slide show beginsd Protect desired image Follow the procedures described below to choose the imagesSelecting Images 1 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose thefRotate Image EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos C More Information Deleting Voice MemosB Notes About Voice Memos The Playback Menu2 Select a copy option and press the kbutton hCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the kbuttonThe frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options The Movie MenuMovie Options Select the desired movie option for recording moviesY On Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed moviesWind Noise Reduction The Movie MenuThe Setup Menu Welcome Screen2 Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Time Zone and DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the kbuttonC Daylight Saving Time 3 Press K4 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone C wHome Time ZoneLocation C Time ZonesThe Setup Menu UTC +Shooting mode Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Set the options belowThe Setup Menu infoPrint Date Imprinting Date and Time B Notes About Print DateC Print Date and Print Order Continuous is set to Single Electronic VRB Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction C Electronic Vibration ReductionB Notes About Motion Detection Motion DetectionThe Setup Menu Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist Digital ZoomC When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings B Note About Sound SettingsUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory CardThe Setup Menu LanguageVideo Mode Choose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messagesThe Setup Menu B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCharge by Computer B Notes About Charging with Connection to a ComputerThe Setup Menu C Charge Lampmay have blinked in an image captured using face detection Blink WarningB Note About Blink Warning The Setup MenuOperating the Blink Warning Screen Scene Mode Reset AllBasic Shooting Functions Shooting MenuThe Setup Menu Setup MenuSmart Portrait Menu Movie MenuOthers Reset allShooting menu Preset manual data E25 acquired for White balance Firmware VersionDSCN 0001 .JPG Image/Sound File and Folder NamesOptional Accessories Error Messages P 4224×2376 Error MessagesError Messages Error Messages Maximizing Camera Life and Performance SpecificationsTroubleshooting Technical Notes and IndexB Keep Dry Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceThe Camera Technical Notes and IndexB Notes on the Monitor Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance The BatteryCharging AC Adapter Memory CardsMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Storage CleaningDisplay, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Hide info is selected for Photo infoSelect Show info resuming use. After the lamp flashes for three Electronically Controlled CamerasShooting When camera is in playback mode, press theContinuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when selector or Close-up scene modeUse BSS TroubleshootingNight portrait, or Pet portrait scene When Continuous is set to Multi-shotWhen AF area mode is set to Subject When Scene auto selector, PortraitUse eSkin softening for Glamour flashred-eye reduction Auto with red-eye reduction and tryPlayback TroubleshootingP 4224×2376 Troubleshooting Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Digital Camera SpecificationsSpecifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 B SpecificationsCharging AC Adapter EH-69P Supported Standards Index SymbolsPage Page Page Page 6MM24311-02 YP2A0211