Using the Flexible Buttons, Playback mode

Using the Flexible Buttons

If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings.

In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.

Shooting mode

Flexible button 1

Flexible button 2

Flexible button 3

	Flexible button 4	780
	Flexible button 4	15m 0s
		15m 0s
		Playback mode

	Flexible button 1	1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0
	Flexible button 1
	Flexible button 2
	Flexible button 3
	Flexible button 4	4
		4

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

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Nikon 26317, S30 manual Using the Flexible Buttons, Shooting mode Flexible button, Playback mode

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Iii About This Manual Other Information IconReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced About the Manuals Disposing of Data Storage Devices ViiComply with copyright notices Do not use the camera in the presence of flammable gas For Your Safety Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling batteries Introduction Use appropriate cables Modifications Xii Interface Cables Xiii Following apply only to users in European countries Xiv Important Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Xvi camera or result in camera malfunction Xvii Before Using the Camera Underwater Xviii Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Xix Introduction BClearing the fogging Xxi Table of Contents Xxiii F10 XxivF17 F21 Camera Body MonitorParts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera Body OperationsLens with protective glass Multi selector Battery-chamber Attaching the Camera Strap Shooting Mode Monitor17, 80, E54 Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode60, E9 63, E39 Shooting mode Flexible button Using the Flexible ButtonsPlayback mode Flexible button Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Default setting Shooting modeSelecting Items Press Hor Ito display other To select an item, press Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Insert the batteriesBefore opening the covers, hold Applicable Batteries Battery TypeRemoving the Batteries Alkaline Batteries Insert a memory card Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInserting a Memory Card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Formatting a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory Cards Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Press the power switch to turn on the camera Press flexible button 4 O Use flexible buttons 2 to 4 to select the date format Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Turn the Camera On Battery level indicatorMonitor turns on Exhausted Standby mode Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters Frame a Picture When Using a TripodHold the camera steady Frame the picture Zoom Enabled Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway A23Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A23 Shutter-release Button Autofocus FlashTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Play Back Images Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing Images Delete Images Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the deletion methodNErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Press the multi selector Jor Kto Selecting which images you want to deletePage Change Colors Decorate Shooting Features Shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring AAuto Mode Single AF Changing AAuto Mode Settings Change Colors Adjust brightness, vividness, and huePress the multi selector Jor Kto select b Or e Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Ris displayed if you have adjusted any of the settings BAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation CAdjusting Vividness SaturationEAdjusting Hue White Balance Decorate Decorate SettingsSelect a frame, and then press flexible Button 4 O Frame the subject and take a picture Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Shooting Features Shooting Features PHighlight colors KPhotograph fireworks Press the multi selector Jor Kto select xor Change SoundsThen press H Button sound Standard sounds Sounds will not be heard Press flexible button 4 O to return to shooting Flash Mode Setting Using the FlashAvailable Flash Modes Flash Lamp Features Using the Self-timerPress flexible button 2 j10 s Mis displayed Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Using the Smile Timer Press flexible button 3 YSmileShooting ends When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeReleasing the Shutter Manually Autofocus A24 Image Types Image Size and Quality Changing the SizeSmaller size than D Large 10 megapixels Smaller size than E Medium 4 megapixels Movie Types Default setting Movie bitrate Approx Mbps Small 640×480Movie type Size pixels Description Large 720p 1280×720 Movie bitrate Approx .7 Mbps Number of Images That Can Be Saved Medium 4 megapixels 3820Small 2 megapixels 7240 Movie AF Default Settings Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously A38, Shoot at intervals Option Descriptions Take a series of picturesElectronic VR Intervals, or Photograph fireworks is Using Face Detection FocusingShoot at intervals A39 when using Take a series of pictures A38 Halfway Focus LockContinue holding down the shutter-release Button halfway and recompose the picture Using Skin Softening Using ViewNX Playback FeaturesPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display Image is zoomed Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu ADecorate2For night scenes FFavorites Available when a movie is displayed Playback FeaturesAlbum MSlide show Play back images, saved in the internal An automated slide show GChoose by date USB/audio/video output connector How to open the cover Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterPage Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Mac OS Start the installer Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveDownload the software QuickTime Windows only Connecting the USB Cable Transferring Images to the ComputerChoose how images will be copied to the computer When using Windows Transfer images to the computerClick Start Transfer Terminate the connection Viewing ImagesStart ViewNX Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Display the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start recording a movie Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingPage Functions Available with Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthLarge 720p 1280×720 Small 640 640×480 Playing Back Movies Press flexible button 2 AViewDeleting movies Functions Available During Playback Adjusting volumePaused During playback General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Taking still pictures Setup MenuFormat memory Format card Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintReference Section Editing Still Images Editing Features Original and Edited Images Restrictions on Image EditingAdd a diorama effect Decorate Small picture can be added PHighlight Colors DChange ColorsCyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome Section Press the multi selector Jor Kto select a DecorateFrame, and then press flexible button File and Folder Names E51 Reference Section QSoften Pictures FAdd StarburstsConfirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O WAdd a Fisheye Effect MAdd a Diorama EffectConfirm the effect and press flexible SSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image HCrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress flexible button 4 h Image Size E10 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Set the TV’s input to external video inputE11 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E12 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E13Print order option E31 Check printer settings Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E14 E15 Turn on the camera Printing Individual Images Press flexible button 3 bCopiesE16 Select a paper size Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizePress flexible button 2 aStart print Printing begins Printing Multiple Images E18To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Dpof printing E19Print selection E20 Paper Size E21 Playback Menu FavoritesE22 Press flexible button 2 uAdd to favorites Adding Images to AlbumsE23 Adding Images to Albums Press flexible button 3 rView favorites Playing Back Images in AlbumsPlay back the images in the selected album E24 Press flexible button 3 s Removing Images from AlbumsE25 Selected image is removed from the album Select an image and then press flexible button 4 O DPhoto AlbumsE26 Image Selection Screen E35 Up to 20 images can be selected E27 MSlide Show Slide show begins Press flexible button 2 AStartEnd the slide show or restart it E28 E29 GChoose by Date E30 DRotate PicturesRotate 90 degrees Counterclockwise Clockwise APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Press flexible button 2 oSelectE31 Canceling Existing Print Order E32Print Date Select the copy source and destination HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect the copy method E33 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed E34 E35 Image Selection Screen Leave a Message EExchange MessagesPress flexible button 2 ILeave a message Press and hold flexible button 2 b E37 Press flexible button 3 JLeave a reply Leave a ReplyPress flexible button 2 b E38 Press flexible button 4 KPlay recordings Play RecordingsErase Recordings E39 E40 Erase E41 Welcome Screen Date and Time BrightnessE42 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E43Print Date and Print Order E44 Electronic VROption Description Camera shake are reduced Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting a Memory Card E45 Language E46Hungarian Video Mode Menu BackgroundE47 Setup Menu Reset AllE48 Shooting Menu Option Default value Paper size E17, E18 E49Others Firmware Version Battery TypeE50 MLithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries E51 File and Folder Names E52 Battery Optional AccessoriesBattery charger E53 E54 Error MessagesFormat card? Yes Select a memory card with faster write speed E55 Camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon Authorized service representativeE56 E57 Button 3 RResume to resume printing Ink errorPaper Resume to resume printing E58 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the ProductDo Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Shock and Vibration Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureMaximum Depth Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Technical Notes and Index Batteries Set the Battery type setting A80, E50 to Coolpix Ni-MHSpare Batteries Charging Batteries Remaining Battery Charge Battery TerminalsCold Environment Usage Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and Storage Storage Power, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingCannot operate properly Camera is off Battery exhausted F10 F11 Characteristics of Digital Cameras Shooting IssuesF12 Ups F13 F14 Playback Issues F15 Using View favorites F16 F17 Specifications Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks F18 F19 F20 Specifications F21 Supported Standards Symbols IndexF22 80, E42 F23 F24 Power switch/power-on lampNumber of exposures remaining Removing images from albums ..... 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