Nikon 26317, S30 1, 2, 3

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Step 5 Delete Images

1Display the image you want to delete in the

monitor and then press flexible button 4 (n).

2Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select

the deletion method.

•n Erase this picture only: Only the current

image is deleted.

•o Erase selected pictures: Multiple images

can be selected and deleted (A27).

•To exit without deleting, press flexible button 1

(Q).

3Press flexible button 3 (R Yes).

•Deleted images cannot be recovered.

•To exit without deleting, press flexible button 4

(S No).

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Erase

Erase this picture only

Erase selected pictures

Yes

Erase 1 picture ?

Contents

Main Page i ii Introduction Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Page iv v Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY Before Taking Important Pictures vi About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction vii Disposing of Data Storage Devices viii For Your Safety WARNINGS ix x xi xii Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTIONS xiii xiv xv <Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Notes About Shockproof Performance xvi Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances xvii Before Using the Camera Underwater xviii Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater xix xx xxi Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation xxii Table of Contents Introduction................................................... ii Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations...................................................... 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9 Shooting Features..................................... 29 xxiii Playback Features....................................... 59 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 73 General Camera Setup.............................. 79 Reference Section................................. E1 xxiv Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Page The Camera Body Page Page The Monitor Shooting Mode Playback Mode C Using the Flexible Buttons 8 Selecting Items The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 2 3 Applicable Batteries B C Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 13 B Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 C 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 2 number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Number of Exposures Remaining C 20 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 C 21 Using the Zoom C 22 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 halfway (A23). 2 the way down (A23). The Shutter-release Button B C 25 Step 4 Play Back Images 1 button. 2 display. C 1 2 3 1 2 B Page Shooting Features 30 Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode C Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings 32 Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue when taking pictures. 1 c, or e. 2 Enter shooting mode M any flexible button M flexible button 1 (d Change colors) 3 4 C Page Decorate 1 2 B C Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings C Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page O 42 Change Sounds 1 y, and then press H. Enter shooting mode M any flexible button M flexible button 4 (u Change sounds) 2 3 44 Using the Flash Available Flash Modes C 45 Using the Self-timer 1 2 shutter-release button halfway. Enter shooting mode M any flexible button M press I M flexible button 2 (i Self-timer) 46 3 rest of the way down. C 47 Using the Smile Timer 1 timer). 2 3 4 Page Changing the Size Image Types (Image Size and Quality) Movie Types C Movie AF Default Settings Default settings for features that can be used with Choose a style are described below. Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Page Focusing Using Face Detection B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 Using Skin Softening B Playback Features 60 Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Page Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 1 2 3 Page 69 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 B 70 2 3 Viewing Images C Page Page Recording Movies 1 2 3 B C Playing Back Movies 1 2 3 B General Camera Setup 80 General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Enter shooting mode M any flexible button M press I two times M flexible button 1 (l Set up) E Reference Section E2 Reference Section Editing Still Images Editing Features E3 B C d Change Colors P Highlight Colors E5 A Decorate Press the multi selector J or K to select a frame, and then press flexible button 4 (O). B E6 Q Soften Pictures Press the multi selector J or K to select a guide size, and then press flexible button 4 (O). f Add Starbursts Confirm the effect and press flexible E7 W Add a Fisheye Effect Confirm the effect and press flexible M Add a Diorama Effect Confirm the effect and press flexible s Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image h Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 3 4 C Page 4 B E13 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) E14 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 B C Page Printing Individual Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 2 3 E19 4 selection), flexible button 3 (U Print all images), or flexible button 4 (g DPOF printing). E20 E21 5 C E22 The Playback Menu F Favorites 1 2 B 1 2 3 1 2 D Photo Albums 1 2 B m Slide Show 1 2 3 4 E28 5 6 7 B E29 G Choose by Date B E30 d Rotate Pictures B E31 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) 1 images). 2 copies (up to nine) of each. E32 3 and shooting information. B C h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) 1 2 Page 1 2 3 E36 E Exchange Messages 1 message). 2 Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 3 (E) E37 3 1 2 1 2 B Erase E41 The Setup Menu Welcome Screen E42 Date and Time Set the option below. Set the camera clock. Brightness E43 B C E44 Electronic VR B E45 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card B E46 Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. E47 Menu Background Video Mode E48 Reset All E49 E50 Battery Type Firmware Version E51 File and Folder Names E52 E53 Optional Accessories Accessories are not waterproof. E54 Error Messages E55 E56 E57 Page Technical Notes and Index F2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera B F3 B F4 B F5 Batteries B F6 B F7 Memory Cards F8 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. F9 Storage F10 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F11 F12 Shooting Issues F13 F14 Playback Issues F15 F16 F17 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S30 Digital Camera F18 F19 F20 B F21 Supported Standards F22 Index Symbols A B C F23 E F H I F24 N O P R