Digital Camera
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 Do not disassemble
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of mal- function
Handle the camera strap with care
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when han- dling the battery
 Handle moving parts with care
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
CD-ROMs
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Modifications
Interface Cables
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 One-Touch Portrait Mode
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 About This Manual
 Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
 Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
 Lens cover Closed
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
 Parts of the Camera
 Monitor
Shooting
 Internal memory/memory card
Playback
Monitor
 O shooting/playback Button
D mode Button
Basic Operations
Shooting Modes
 Basic Operations
Displayed when there are one or more menu items
M Button
 For the Menu Screen
Rotary Multi Selector
For the Mode-selection Menu
 Help Displays
 COOL-STATION and AC Adapter
COOL-STATION
 Plug the adapter
Connecting the AC adapter
AC Adapter
COOL-STATION and AC Adapter
 Insert the battery
Inserting the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
 Turning On and Off the Camera
Removing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
 Charging the Battery
 Charging the Battery
Charging Without the COOL-STATION
 Choose Yes and press d
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Press d
 Daylight Saving Time
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Edit the month M and press d
 Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
 Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
 Check the battery level and number
Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode
Press the power switch
Press D Use the rotary multi selector to choose
 Available Functions in L Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in L Auto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode
Auto Power Off in L Auto Mode Standby Mode
 Ready the camera
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
 Electronic VR
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
Anti-shake Mode
Frame a Picture
 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Shutter-Release Button
 Focus Lock
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
 Deleting Pictures
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Full-Frame Playback
Press o
 Viewing Pictures
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
 Flash menu is displayed
Using the Flash
Press J flash mode
 AF-assist Illuminator
Using the Flash
B Off Indicator
Flash Lamp
 Press the shutter-release button fully
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press H self-timer
 Macro Close-up Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Press L macro mode
Use the rotary multi selector to choose on and press d
 High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
Menus for High-sensitivity Shooting
 Assist Modes Four Options
Image Mode and Exposure Compensation
Assist Modes and Scene Modes
Scene Modes Eleven Options
 Taking Pictures in Assist Modes
Enter scene mode by pressing D
Assist Modes
 AF-Assist Illumination
Portrait Assist
Assist Modes
 Focusing at Infinity
Landscape Assist
 Sports Assist
Sports Assist
 Night Portrait Assist
 Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
Enter scene mode by pressing
Scene Modes
Frame the subject and take the picture
 Scene Modes
Features
Off1 Auto Other settings can be selected
 Night landscape
 Fireworks show
 Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Choose the direction and press d
 Exposure Lock
Take the second picture
Panorama Assist
Camera returns to step
 Press d F anti-shake
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
Image Mode and Exposure Compensation in Anti-shake Mode
 Frame a picture using the K guide
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Press m one-touch portrait mode
Yellow K guide is displayed
 Face-Priority AF
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Menu
 Nail playback Screen playback Lighting
Cancel thumb
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Tions of pictures Delete picture
 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
 Restrictions on Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited
 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press d
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press the shutter-release button
Editing Pictures
 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Use the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press d
 Compensating Blurred Images Electronic VR
Choose the desired image in full-frame playback c
 Choose the desired copy size and press d
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Small pic. and press d
 Playing Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
 Choose a date and press d
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date
 Choose date and press d
Selecting a Date in List-by-Date Mode
Enter list-by-date mode by
Viewing Pictures by Date
 Frame playback Date
Using Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode
Description Select date
 Using Quick Playback Zoom
 Print Set and Transfer Marking
Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode Menus
Calendar mode List-by-date mode
Full-Frame Playback
 Choose M and press d Choose All images and press d
Pictmotion by muvee
Creating a Pictmotion Movie
 Select a date and press the shutter- release button
Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie
Choose All images or Choose date and press d
Select pictures and press the shutter- release button
 PictureProject Windows only
Deleting Pictmotion Movies
 Other Options for Pictmotion Movies
 Choose End and press d
Enter Pictmotion playback mode
Viewing Pictmotion Movies
Press d
 Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording
Changing Movie Settings
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
 Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu
Movie Menu
 Movie menu offers the options shown below
Selecting Movie Options
Movie Menu
 Choose Time-lapse movieA and press
Camera returns to shooting mode
Time-Lapse Movies
Choose the interval between shots
 Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame
Recording automatically ends when 1,800 pictures are taken
Stop-Motion Movies
Press d to end recording
 Default Way and locks at this position during shooting
Auto-Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
Movie File Names and Folder Names
 Display without deleting the movie
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
 Making Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
 Choose the sound quality for the recording
Changing the Sound Quality
Sound Quality
 Playing Voice Recordings
Choose the desired file and press d
 Deleting Sound Files
Operations During Playback
Playing Voice Recordings
Is paused
 Choose the copy option and press d
Copying Voice Recordings
Option and press d
Copying starts
 Video Mode
Connecting to a TV
Connecting an A/V Cable
Yellow White
 Installing PictureProject
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Confirming USB Option
 Choose Interface and press d
Setting the USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Choose USB and press d
 Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Transfer using PictureProject
Transfer using the camera’s d E button
Turn the camera on after placing it
 If the USB option is set to PTP
Connecting the USB Cable
Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
If the USB option is set to Mass storage
 Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Before Connecting the Camera
ImageLink-compatible Printers
 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Set the USB option c 82 to PTP
 Choose number of copies up to 9 and press d
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Copies and press d
Choose Paper size and press d
 Choose Start print and press d
Press m when a picture is displayed
Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing starts
 Press d when setting is complete
 Paper Size
When printing is complete
Check the selected pictures you wish to print and press d
Monitor display returns to the print menu step
 Current picture is shown at the center of the display
Press m in playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
 Deleting All Print Orders
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Print Set
Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint
 Follow the procedures described in the printer manual
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer
Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift
Removing the Dock Insert
 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
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 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image Mode
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
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Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining
Image Mode
 Flash Mode
White Balance
 Menu, and press d
Preset White Balance
White bal. preset in the white balance
Choose Measure
 Exp. +
 Single
Continuous
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Interval Timer Photography
Choose interval between shots and press d
 Best Shot Selector BSS
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 Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome
Color Options
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 AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses
 Flash mode
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L auto mode
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 Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback Options The Playback Menu
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Playback menu contains the following options
 Selecting Multiple Pictures
Setting is enabled
Print Set
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 Press d to pause the slide show
Slide Show
Slide show begins
 Protect
More information on using this function
Delete
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 Rotate Counterclockwise
Transfer Marking
Rotate Image
Rotate Clockwise
 File Names of Copied Pictures
Copy
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Copies
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Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
 Menus
Displaying the Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
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 Welcome Screen
When Select an image is Selected
Quick Startup
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 Choose Y and press d
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Press J
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Clock Battery
Choose the travel destination time zone and press d
Home Time Zone
 GMT + Location
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Time Zones c
 Photo Info
Monitor Settings
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 Date Imprint
Date Imprint
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Date Imprint and Print Set
 Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Date Counter
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 AF Assist
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
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 Choose whether or not to record the orientation
Record Orientation
Auto Off
Pictures taken in tall orientation
 Formatting a Memory Card
Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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 Interface
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television
Language
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 Reset All
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 Shooting menu
Setup menu
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Others
 View the current camera firmware version
Firmware Version
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Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
 DS CN 000 1.J PG
Image File and Folder Names
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 Caring for the Camera
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 Caring for the Camera
Battery
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AF-Assist Illuminator LED
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Cleaning
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
 Error Messages
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 Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
 Shooting
Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Use tripod and self-timer
Selected for Continuous Image mode not available
Continuous, or option other than
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Problem Cause/Solution File cannot be played back
Playback
Set to a auto with red-eye
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 Supported Standards
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 Nikon Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8 Digital Camera
Specifications
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 Specifications
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PV-11 Dock Insert Coolpix S7
PV-10 Dock Insert Coolpix S8
 EH-64 AC Adapter Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8
EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8
Specifications
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Symbols
Index
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Menu 76 Playing WAV Welcome screen
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