Digital Camera

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

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Digital Camera Trademark Information Page Turn off in the event of mal- function For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when han- dling the battery For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables ModificationsTel Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Anti-shake Mode Table of ContentsOne-Touch Portrait Mode Viii Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 128 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the CameraLens cover Closed Parts of the Camera Shooting Monitor Monitor PlaybackInternal memory/memory card Basic Operations D mode ButtonO shooting/playback Button Shooting Modes M Button Displayed when there are one or more menu itemsBasic Operations For the Mode-selection Menu Rotary Multi SelectorFor the Menu Screen Help Displays COOL-STATION COOL-STATION and AC Adapter AC Adapter Connecting the AC adapterPlug the adapter COOL-STATION and AC Adapter Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery Removing the BatteryTurning On and Off the Camera Charging the Battery Charging Without the COOL-STATION Charging the Battery Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeChoose Yes and press d Press d Edit the month M and press d Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeDaylight Saving Time Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Press the power switch Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto ModeCheck the battery level and number Press D Use the rotary multi selector to choose Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in L Auto ModeAvailable Functions in L Auto Mode Auto Power Off in L Auto Mode Standby Mode Frame a Picture Using the ZoomReady the camera Frame the picture Anti-shake Mode High-sensitivity Shooting ModeElectronic VR Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shutter-Release Button During Recording Focus and ShootFocus Lock Full-Frame Playback Viewing and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press o Viewing and Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing Pictures Press J flash mode Using the FlashFlash menu is displayed B Off Indicator Using the FlashAF-assist Illuminator Flash Lamp Press H self-timer Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress the shutter-release button fully Press L macro mode Macro Close-up ModeMacro Close-up Mode Use the rotary multi selector to choose on and press d Menus for High-sensitivity Shooting High-sensitivity Shooting Mode Assist Modes and Scene Modes Image Mode and Exposure CompensationAssist Modes Four Options Scene Modes Eleven Options Assist Modes Enter scene mode by pressing DTaking Pictures in Assist Modes Assist Modes Portrait AssistAF-Assist Illumination Landscape Assist Focusing at Infinity Sports Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Scene Modes Enter scene mode by pressingTaking Pictures in Scene Modes Frame the subject and take the picture Off1 Auto Other settings can be selected FeaturesScene Modes Night landscape Fireworks show Choose the direction and press d Taking Pictures for a Panorama Panorama Assist Take the second pictureExposure Lock Camera returns to step Image Mode and Exposure Compensation in Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake ModePress d F anti-shake Press m one-touch portrait mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeFrame a picture using the K guide Yellow K guide is displayed One-Touch Portrait Menu Settings for One-Touch Portrait ModeFace-Priority AF Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Cancel thumbNail playback Screen playback Lighting Tions of pictures Delete picture Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Picture Editing Editing PicturesRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Press the shutter-release button Creating a Cropped Copy CropUse the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press d Editing Pictures Use the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press d Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Choose the desired image in full-frame playback c Compensating Blurred Images Electronic VR Small pic. and press d Resizing Pictures Small PictureChoose the desired copy size and press d Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Viewing Pictures by Date Selecting a Date in Calendar ModeChoose a date and press d Enter list-by-date mode by Selecting a Date in List-by-Date ModeChoose date and press d Viewing Pictures by Date Description Select date Using Calendar Mode and List-by-Date ModeFrame playback Date Using Quick Playback Zoom Calendar mode List-by-date mode Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode MenusPrint Set and Transfer Marking Full-Frame Playback Creating a Pictmotion Movie Pictmotion by muveeChoose M and press d Choose All images and press d Choose All images or Choose date and press d Creating a Custom Pictmotion MovieSelect a date and press the shutter- release button Select pictures and press the shutter- release button Deleting Pictmotion Movies PictureProject Windows only Other Options for Pictmotion Movies Viewing Pictmotion Movies Enter Pictmotion playback modeChoose End and press d Press d Recording Movies Changing Movie SettingsPress the shutter-release button fully to start recording Recording Movies Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu Movie Menu Selecting Movie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Time-Lapse Movies Camera returns to shooting modeChoose Time-lapse movieA and press Choose the interval between shots Stop-Motion Movies Recording automatically ends when 1,800 pictures are takenPress the shutter-release button to record the second frame Press d to end recording Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Auto-Focus ModeDefault Way and locks at this position during shooting Movie File Names and Folder Names Deleting Movie Files Movie PlaybackDisplay without deleting the movie Operations During Recording Making Voice Recordings Sound Quality Changing the Sound QualityChoose the sound quality for the recording Choose the desired file and press d Playing Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Operations During PlaybackDeleting Sound Files Is paused Option and press d Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press d Copying starts Connecting an A/V Cable Connecting to a TVVideo Mode Yellow White Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstalling PictureProject Confirming USB Option Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB OptionChoose Interface and press d Choose USB and press d Transfer using the camera’s d E button Transfer using PictureProjectTransferring Pictures to a Computer Turn the camera on after placing it Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete Connecting the USB CableIf the USB option is set to PTP If the USB option is set to Mass storage Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures ImageLink-compatible Printers Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn on the printer. Check printer settings Set the USB option c 82 to PTP Choose Copies and press d Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose number of copies up to 9 and press d Choose Paper size and press d Printing Multiple Pictures Press m when a picture is displayedChoose Start print and press d Printing starts Press d when setting is complete Check the selected pictures you wish to print and press d When printing is completePaper Size Monitor display returns to the print menu step Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Press m in playback modeCurrent picture is shown at the center of the display Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDeleting All Print Orders Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible PrinterFollow the procedures described in the printer manual Removing the Dock Insert BSS1 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Image ModeShooting Options The Shooting Menu Image Mode Image Mode and the Number of Exposures RemainingNormal2592 White Balance Flash Mode White bal. preset in the white balance Preset White BalanceMenu, and press d Choose Measure Exp. + 100 ContinuousSingle Choose interval between shots and press d Interval Timer Photography101 102 Best Shot Selector BSS 103 Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome Use this option to determine where the camera focuses AF Area Mode Restrictions apply to the following settings in L auto mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsFlash mode 105 106 Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following options Print Set Setting is enabledSelecting Multiple Pictures 107 Slide show begins Slide ShowPress d to pause the slide show Delete More information on using this functionProtect 109 Rotate Image Transfer MarkingRotate Counterclockwise Rotate Clockwise 111 CopyFile Names of Copied Pictures Copies Setup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu112 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup MenuMenus 113 Quick Startup When Select an image is SelectedWelcome Screen 114 Date Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose Y and press d Press J Choose the travel destination time zone and press d Clock Battery116 Home Time Zone Time Zones c 117GMT + Location 118 Monitor SettingsPhoto Info 119 Date ImprintDate Imprint Date Imprint and Print Set 120 Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAF Assist 121 Auto Off Record OrientationChoose whether or not to record the orientation Pictures taken in tall orientation Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting a Memory Card 123 Language Adjust settings for connection to a computer or televisionInterface 124 125 Reset All 126 Setup menuShooting menu Others 127 Firmware VersionView the current camera firmware version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories128 129 Image File and Folder NamesDS CN 000 1.J PG 130 131 Caring for the Camera 132 BatteryCaring for the Camera AF-Assist Illuminator LED Storage Cleaning133 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 134 Error Messages 135 Error Messages 136 137 Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting138 Electronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingShooting 139 Selected for Continuous Image mode not available Use tripod and self-timer140 Continuous, or option other than Playback Problem Cause/Solution File cannot be played back141 Set to a auto with red-eye 142 143 Supported Standards 144 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8 Digital Camera 145 Specifications PV-10 Dock Insert Coolpix S8 PV-11 Dock Insert Coolpix S7146 Specifications EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8EH-64 AC Adapter Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8 147 Index Symbols148 149 Menu 76 Playing WAV Welcome screen 150 151 Nikon Corporation

Nikon S7 manual Digital Camera

Models: S7

DIGITAL CAMERA