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