About This Manual, Iii | Nikon 26317, S30 manual

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A9).

To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).

Introduction

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Nikon 26317, S30 manual About This Manual, Iii

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Iii About This Manual Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Other InformationIcon 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 Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesVii 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 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera BodyMonitor Lens with protective glass Camera BodyOperations Multi selector Battery-chamber Attaching the Camera Strap 17, 80, E54 Shooting ModeMonitor 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 Before opening the covers, hold Preparation 1 Insert the BatteriesInsert the batteries 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 Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery 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 Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A23 Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway A23 Shutter-release Button To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot AutofocusFlash Play Back Images Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing Images NErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Delete ImagesPress flexible button 2 or 3 to select the deletion method 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 EAdjusting Hue White Balance BAdjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationCAdjusting Vividness Saturation 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 Shooting ends Using the Smile TimerPress flexible button 3 YSmile 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 Small 2 megapixels 7240 Number of Images That Can Be SavedMedium 4 megapixels 3820 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 Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Using ViewNXPlayback Features Image is zoomed Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display For night scenes Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuADecorate2 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 Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Click Start Transfer When using WindowsTransfer images to the computer 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 Deleting movies Playing Back MoviesPress flexible button 2 AView Functions Available During Playback Adjusting volumePaused During playback General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Taking still pictures Setup MenuFormat memory Format card Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 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 Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O QSoften PicturesFAdd Starbursts Confirm the effect and press flexible WAdd a Fisheye EffectMAdd a Diorama Effect SSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Press flexible button 4 h HCrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Image Size E10 E11 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVSet the TV’s input to external video input If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E12 Print order option E31 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE13 Check printer settings Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E14 E15 Turn on the camera E16 Printing Individual ImagesPress flexible button 3 bCopies Select a paper size Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizePress flexible button 2 aStart print Printing begins To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Printing Multiple ImagesE18 Print selection Dpof printingE19 E20 Paper Size E21 E22 Playback MenuFavorites 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 E31 APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderPress flexible button 2 oSelect Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE32 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 E42 Date and TimeBrightness Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE43 E44 Electronic VROption Description Camera shake are reduced Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting a Memory Card E45 Hungarian LanguageE46 E47 Video ModeMenu Background Setup Menu Reset AllE48 Shooting Menu Others Option Default value Paper size E17, E18E49 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 E56 Camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or NikonAuthorized service representative 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 F22 SymbolsIndex 80, E42 F23 F24 Power switch/power-on lampNumber of exposures remaining Removing images from albums ..... 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