Digital Camera
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Turn off in the event of mal- function
For Your Safety
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Observe caution when han- dling the battery
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Use appropriate cables
Observe caution when using the flash
Handle moving parts with care
CD-ROMs
Modifications
Interface Cables
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Table of Contents
Anti-shake Mode
Table of Contents
One-Touch Portrait Mode
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
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About This Manual
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Lens cover Closed
Parts of the Camera
Shooting
Monitor
Playback
Monitor
Internal memory/memory card
Basic Operations
D mode Button
O shooting/playback Button
Shooting Modes
Displayed when there are one or more menu items
M Button
Basic Operations
Rotary Multi Selector
For the Mode-selection Menu
For the Menu Screen
Help Displays
COOL-STATION
COOL-STATION and AC Adapter
AC Adapter
Connecting the AC adapter
Plug the adapter
COOL-STATION and AC Adapter
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Turning 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 Time
Choose Yes and press d
Press d
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Edit the month M and press d
Daylight Saving Time
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Inserting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Press the power switch
Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode
Check 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 Mode
Available Functions in L Auto Mode
Auto Power Off in L Auto Mode Standby Mode
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Anti-shake Mode
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
Electronic VR
Frame a Picture
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Shutter-Release Button
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Focus Lock
Full-Frame Playback
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Press o
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Using the Flash
Press J flash mode
Flash menu is displayed
B Off Indicator
Using the Flash
AF-assist Illuminator
Flash Lamp
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press H self-timer
Press the shutter-release button fully
Press L macro mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro 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 Compensation
Assist Modes Four Options
Scene Modes Eleven Options
Enter scene mode by pressing D
Assist Modes
Taking Pictures in Assist Modes
Portrait Assist
Assist Modes
AF-Assist Illumination
Landscape Assist
Focusing at Infinity
Sports Assist
Sports Assist
Night Portrait Assist
Scene Modes
Enter scene mode by pressing
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
Frame the subject and take the picture
Features
Off1 Auto Other settings can be selected
Scene Modes
Night landscape
Fireworks show
Choose the direction and press d
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Panorama Assist
Take the second picture
Exposure Lock
Camera returns to step
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
Image Mode and Exposure Compensation in Anti-shake Mode
Press d F anti-shake
Press m one-touch portrait mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Frame a picture using the K guide
Yellow K guide is displayed
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Menu
Face-Priority AF
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Cancel thumb
Nail playback Screen playback Lighting
Tions of pictures Delete picture
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited
Press the shutter-release button
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Use 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
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Small pic. and press d
Choose the desired copy size and press d
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date
Choose a date and press d
Enter list-by-date mode by
Selecting a Date in List-by-Date Mode
Choose date and press d
Viewing Pictures by Date
Using Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode
Description Select date
Frame playback Date
Using Quick Playback Zoom
Calendar mode List-by-date mode
Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode Menus
Print Set and Transfer Marking
Full-Frame Playback
Pictmotion by muvee
Creating a Pictmotion Movie
Choose M and press d Choose All images and press d
Choose All images or Choose date and press d
Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie
Select 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 mode
Choose End and press d
Press d
Recording Movies
Changing Movie Settings
Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording
Recording Movies
Movie Menu
Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu
Selecting Movie Options
Movie Menu
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Time-Lapse Movies
Camera returns to shooting mode
Choose Time-lapse movieA and press
Choose the interval between shots
Stop-Motion Movies
Recording automatically ends when 1,800 pictures are taken
Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame
Press d to end recording
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
Auto-Focus Mode
Default Way and locks at this position during shooting
Movie File Names and Folder Names
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Display without deleting the movie
Operations During Recording
Making Voice Recordings
Changing the Sound Quality
Sound Quality
Choose the sound quality for the recording
Choose the desired file and press d
Playing Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Deleting Sound Files
Is paused
Option and press d
Copying Voice Recordings
Choose the copy option and press d
Copying starts
Connecting an A/V Cable
Connecting to a TV
Video Mode
Yellow White
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Installing PictureProject
Confirming USB Option
Connecting to a Computer
Setting the USB Option
Choose Interface and press d
Choose USB and press d
Transfer using the camera’s d E button
Transfer using PictureProject
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Turn the camera on after placing it
Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
Connecting the USB Cable
If the USB option is set to PTP
If the USB option is set to Mass storage
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures
ImageLink-compatible Printers
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Turn on the printer. Check printer settings
Set the USB option c 82 to PTP
Choose Copies and press d
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose number of copies up to 9 and press d
Choose Paper size and press d
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press m when a picture is displayed
Choose 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 complete
Paper Size
Monitor display returns to the print menu step
Press m in playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Current picture is shown at the center of the display
Print Set
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Deleting All Print Orders
Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint
Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer
Follow the procedures described in the printer manual
Removing the Dock Insert
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Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image Mode
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining
Image Mode
Normal2592
White Balance
Flash Mode
White bal. preset in the white balance
Preset White Balance
Menu, and press d
Choose Measure
Exp. +
Continuous
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Single
Interval Timer Photography
Choose interval between shots and press d
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Best Shot Selector BSS
Color Options
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Make 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 Settings
Flash mode
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Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback menu contains the following options
Print Set
Setting is enabled
Selecting Multiple Pictures
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Slide Show
Slide show begins
Press d to pause the slide show
Delete
More information on using this function
Protect
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Rotate Image
Transfer Marking
Rotate Counterclockwise
Rotate Clockwise
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Copy
File Names of Copied Pictures
Copies
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
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Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Menus
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Quick Startup
When Select an image is Selected
Welcome Screen
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Date
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose Y and press d
Press J
Choose the travel destination time zone and press d
Clock Battery
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Home Time Zone
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Time Zones c
GMT + Location
Monitor Settings
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Photo Info
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Date Imprint
Date Imprint
Date Imprint and Print Set
Date Counter
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Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
AF Assist
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Auto Off
Record Orientation
Choose whether or not to record the orientation
Pictures taken in tall orientation
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting a Memory Card
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Language
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television
Interface
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Reset All
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Setup menu
Shooting menu
Others
Firmware Version
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View the current camera firmware version
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
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Image File and Folder Names
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DS CN 000 1.J PG
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Caring for the Camera
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Battery
Caring for the Camera
AF-Assist Illuminator LED
Storage
Cleaning
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Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Troubleshooting
Shooting
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Selected for Continuous Image mode not available
Use tripod and self-timer
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Continuous, or option other than
Playback
Problem Cause/Solution File cannot be played back
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Set to a auto with red-eye
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Supported Standards
Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8 Digital Camera
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Specifications
PV-11 Dock Insert Coolpix S7
PV-10 Dock Insert Coolpix S8
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Specifications
EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8
EH-64 AC Adapter Coolpix S7/COOLPIX S8
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Symbols
Index
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Menu 76 Playing WAV Welcome screen
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