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Nikon S2600 manual Start the installer, Download the software, Using ViewNX

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Using ViewNX 2

Using ViewNX 2

2Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.

•If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release).

•Click Next to display the installation window.

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3Start the installer.

•We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.

•Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.

4Download the software.

•When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.

•Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

5Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

•Windows: Click Yes.

•Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

•ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

-Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

-ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images

-Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

•Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode)

•QuickTime (Windows only)

6Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

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Nikon S2600 manual Start the installer, Download the software, Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive

Contents

Reference Manual DIGITAL CAMERATrademark Information General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting FeaturesPlayback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic OperationIntroduction Confirming the Package ContentsRead This First Other Information About This ManualRead This First Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important ImagesDisposing of Data Storage Devices About the ManualsNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Read This FirstTurn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyWARNINGS Do not disassembleFor Your Safety Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heatviii Observe caution when using the flashTurn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Use appropriate cablesNotices for Customers in the U.S.A IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSNotices Federal Communications Commission FCC RadioNotices RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPENotice for customers in Canada Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaTable of Contents Table of Contents xiii Table of ContentsTable of Contents Parts of the Camera camera featuresParts of the Camera and Basic Operation Basic OperationsParts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body Lens cover closed4, 5, 8 Parts of the Camerab e movie-record button..... 4, 5 c playback buttonCamera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Parts of the CameraCamera Controls Used in Playback Mode Parts of the CameraParts of the Camera The MonitorShooting Mode Playback Mode Parts of the CameraSwitching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Basic OperationsPlayback Mode Using the Multi SelectorBasic Operations Menu ScreenTabs Using Menus the dButtonC If Tabs are not Displayed Basic OperationsAttaching the Camera Strap Switching Between TabsC When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Selecting ItemsPage Playback Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparation ShootingRechargeable Li-ion Battery Preparation 1 Insert the Battery1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverB Note About the Battery Removing the BatteryB High Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp C Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerC AC Power Supply B Note About Charging AC AdapterB Inserting the Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card2 Insert the memory card B Formatting a Memory CardRemoving Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards B High Temperature CautionNumber of Exposures Remaining 1 Press the power switch to turn on the cameraStep 1 Turn the Camera On C Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffSetting Display Language, Date and Time 6 Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button C Changing the Language or the Date and Time SettingC The Clock Battery Daylight Saving Time2 Press the multi selector H or Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the Abutton to choose a shooting modeStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Auto mode1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands C Using a TripodStep 3 Frame a Picture 2 Frame the pictureC Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom focus, the focus area that is selected glows green Step 4 Focus and Shootvalue ApertureB Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies C When the Subject Is Close to the CameraStep 4 Focus and Shoot B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display Step 5 Play Back Images1 Press the cplayback button C Viewing ImagesImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen C Selecting Certain Types of Images for DeletionPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesAAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features In A auto mode, the following options can be changed Shooting Menu Options in AAuto ModeA Auto Mode 4320×3240color default setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white C Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySepia , and Cyanotype 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 and Features Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes4320×3240 eNight portraitScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes jNight landscape hSunsetiDusk/dawn Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes m Fireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes4320×3240 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesOPet portrait 1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to Set Smile timer A48 to OffSmart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces smile without pressing the shutter-release buttonSmart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces C Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeC Self-timer Lamp B Notes About Smart Portrait ModeIn smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsSmart Portrait Menu Options Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode1 Press the multi selector Hmflash mode Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 3 Frame the subject and take a pictureC Red-eye Reduction C The Flash Mode SettingAvailable Flash Modes Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose Using the Self-timer1 Press the multi selector Jnself-timer n10s or n2s and press the kbuttonB Note About Using the Flash Using Macro Modeto a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green C The Macro Mode Setting2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation1 Press the multi selector Koexposure compensation 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 ModeC Number of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image ModeC Image Mode Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsWhen Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype ISO sensitivity is set toFunctions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously When Multi-shot 16 is selected, MotionMotion detection is disabled 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 Focus Lock 2 Press the shutter-release button halfwayFeatures Playback Featuressome of the features available when playing back images PlaybackSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback ModesPlayback Features Available Playback ModesEasily create retouched copies in which contrast and Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Menuand Miniature effect 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 includedCompatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX WindowsUsing ViewNX 3 Start the installer6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation windowdisplayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK B Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer3 Terminate the connection Viewing Images2 Transfer images to the computer Start ViewNXIn playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Recording and Playing Back MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie-record button 1 5 sRecording and Playing Back Movies When the Photo info option in Monitor settingsRecording Movies 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting modeB Recording Movies B Note About Camera TemperatureRecording Movies B Note About Autofocus for Movie RecordingRecording Movies B Movie Options and Maximum Recording TimeC Functions Available with Movie Recording nHD 720p 1280×720, mVGA 640×480, and Changing Movie Recording Settings The Movie MenuThe following options can be adjusted W QVGA 320×2401 Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode Movie PlaybackOperation during Movie Playback 2 Press the kbuttonMovie Playback Adjusting the VolumeDeleting a Movie File 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 OnThe Setup Menu All data stored in the internal memory or on thememory card is deleted during formatting and Menu E Reference SectionShooting Additional Information1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction Using Panorama AssistReference Section in which images will be joined and press the kbuttonC RIndicator 4 Press the kbutton when shooting is completeUsing Panorama Assist B Notes About Panorama Assist1 Select a favorite image in full-frame playback Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums 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 Categories When viewing images in full-frame playback modeAuto Sort Mode 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 ModeB Notes About Image Editing Editing Images Still ImagesEditing Functions Miniature effectC Original and Edited Images Editing Images Still ImagesC Restrictions on Image Editing k button kQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationI D-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK and press the kbuttonEditing Images Still Images 2 Preview the result of the effectsB Notes About Glamour Retouch C More InformationEditing Images Still Images 2 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonpFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects 2 Choose Yes and press the kbutton gSmall Picture Reducing Image Size3 Check the results, and press the kbutton The 640×480, 320×240, and 160×120 sizes are available3 Press the dbutton aCrop Creating a Cropped Copy1 Enlarge the image for cropping A31 2 Refine copy composition 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton3 Tune the television to the video channel Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV 4 Hold down the cbutton to turn on the cameraC Printing Images Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintB Notes About Power Source Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a Printer3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable 1 Turn off the camerapress the kbutton Printing Images One by OneChoose Copies and press the kbutton 4 Choose Paper size and press the kbutton6 Choose Start print and press the k button 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the dbuttonPrinting Multiple Images 7 Printing begins3 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintTo cancel printing before all copies have been printed 5 Printing beginsC Paper Size press the k buttonB Notes About White Balance White Balance Adjusting HueThe Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode B Note About Preset Manual Preset Manual5 Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual 3 Choose Measurethe monitor A6 Enable continuous shooting or BSS best shot selectorContinuous Image mode is set to R 4320×3240B Note About Multi-shot B Notes About Continuous ShootingB Note About BSS The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeB ISO ISO SensitivityB Notes About ISO sensitivity selected color option Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or save images in monochrome 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 Mode2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture Using Subject Tracking1 Register a subject B Notes About Subject Tracking ModeC Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses The Shooting Menu for A Auto ModeSkin Softening Smile TimerSmart Portrait Menu Blink Proof 1 Choose Select images and press the k button The Playback MenuaPrint Order Creating a DPOF Print Order copies up to nine of eachPrint order 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo informationThe Playback Menu Done Date InfoB Notes About Print Order The Playback MenuC Print Date C Canceling Existing Print OrderB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information The Playback Menu2 The slide show begins bSlide Show1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and 3 Choose End or Restartd Protect 1 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the Follow the procedures described below to choose the imagesSelecting Images desired imagefRotate Image Playing Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos The Playback Menu Deleting Voice MemosB Notes About Voice Memos C More Informationfrom the copy screen and press the kbutton hCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card1 Use the multi selector to select an option 2 Select a copy option and press the kbuttonSelect the desired movie option for recording movies The Movie MenuMovie Options The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any optionsThe Movie Menu Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed moviesWind Noise Reduction Y OnWelcome Screen The Setup Menu1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the kbutton Time Zone and DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone 2 Choose xTravel destination and press the kbuttonC wHome Time Zone 3 Press K4 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone C Daylight Saving TimeUTC + C Time ZonesThe Setup Menu LocationSet the options below Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Shooting modeinfo The Setup MenuC Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeB Notes About Print Date C Electronic Vibration Reduction Electronic VRB Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction Continuous is set to SingleMotion Detection B Notes About Motion DetectionDigital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist The Setup MenuB Note About Sound Settings Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings C When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving FunctionFormatting a Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory cardChoose one of 28 languages for display of camera menus and messages LanguageVideo Mode The Setup MenuB Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCharge by Computer The Setup MenuC Charge Lamp The Setup MenuThe Setup Menu Blink WarningB Note About Blink Warning may have blinked in an image captured using face detectionOperating the Blink Warning Screen Shooting Menu Reset AllBasic Shooting Functions Scene ModeMovie Menu Setup MenuSmart Portrait Menu The Setup MenuFirmware Version Reset allShooting menu Preset manual data E25 acquired for White balance OthersImage/Sound File and Folder Names DSCN 0001 .JPGOptional Accessories Error Messages Error Messages P 4224×2376Error Messages Error Messages Technical Notes and Index SpecificationsTroubleshooting Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceThe Camera B Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Technical Notes and IndexMaximizing Camera Life and Performance B Notes on the MonitorThe Battery Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceMaximizing Camera Life and Performance Charging AC AdapterMemory Cards Cleaning StorageTroubleshooting Display, Settings and Power SupplySelect Show info TroubleshootingHide info is selected for Photo info When camera is in playback mode, press the Electronically Controlled CamerasShooting resuming use. After the lamp flashes for threeTroubleshooting selector or Close-up scene modeUse BSS Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and whenWhen Scene auto selector, Portrait When Continuous is set to Multi-shotWhen AF area mode is set to Subject Night portrait, or Pet portrait sceneAuto with red-eye reduction and try flashred-eye reduction Use eSkin softening for GlamourP 4224×2376 PlaybackTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Digital CameraSpecifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19B Specifications Supported Standards Symbols IndexPage Page Page Page YP2A0211 6MM24311-02