Main
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Introduction
Read This First
Confirming the Package Contents
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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
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About the Manuals
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
vii
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTIONS
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<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation
Notes About Shockproof Performance
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Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances
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Before Using the Camera Underwater
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Notes About Using the Camera Underwater
Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater
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Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations...................................................... 1
The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9
Shooting Features..................................... 29
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Playback Features....................................... 59
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 73
General Camera Setup.............................. 79
Reference Section................................. E1
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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
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The Camera Body
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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
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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
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Decorate
1
2
B
C
Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Changing Scene Mode Settings
C
Characteristics of Each Scene
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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
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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.
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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)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
1
2
3
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69
Transferring Images to the Computer
1
B
70
2
3
Viewing Images
C
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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
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4
B
E13
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
E14
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
1 2
B
C
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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).
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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
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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
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2
3
E36
E Exchange Messages
1
message).
2
Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 3 (E)
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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
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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
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F19
F20
B
F21
Supported Standards
F22
Index
Symbols
A
B
C
F23
E
F
H
I
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N
O
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