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North Star S205 user manual Basic Operations, AShooting Mode Button, CPlayback Button

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The A(Shooting Mode) Button

•Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35).

The c(Playback) Button

•Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 73).

•If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

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North Star S205 user manual Basic Operations, AShooting Mode Button, CPlayback Button

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with careIii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsModifications Interface CablesNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countriesTable of Contents Table of Contents Viii125 106111 134 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesInformation and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage DevicesParts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed 136Opening the connector cover USB/audio/video output connectorParts of the Camera Tripod socketMonitor ShootingPlayback Album iconCategory icon Current frame numberCPlayback Button AShooting Mode ButtonBasic Operations Multi Selector ShootingPlayback Menu ScreenSwitching Between Tabs DButtonPress the multi selector To highlight the tabHelp Displays Shutter-release ButtonAttaching the Camera Strap Exposure To take pictureInserting the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRemoving the Battery Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are offConnecting the Cable Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68PCharging the Battery Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outletAC Power Supply Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerPower Saving Function Auto Off Turning On and Off the CameraSetting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraChoose Yes and press the k button Daylight Saving TimeChanging and Imprinting the Date and Time Setting Display Language, Date and TimeEdit the date and time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Inserting Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Memory CardsTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Battery LevelPress the k button Number of Exposures RemainingTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Functions Available in AAuto ModeMotion Detection Electronic Vibration ReductionWhen taking pictures of subjects other than people, or Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the pictureUsing the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Press the shutter-release button halfway a 11 to focusFocus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Blink Warning ScreenPlaying Back Pictures Playback Mode Playing Back and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press the c playback buttonOperations Available in Playback Mode Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting ModePressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera Viewing PicturesPress the multi selector mflash mode Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Using the Flash Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is PoorFlash Mode Setting Flash LampFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress the multi selector nself-timer Macro Mode Press the multi selector p macro modeMacro Mode Setting Rotate the zoom control to frame the pictureAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Using Exposure CompensationPress the multi selector oexposure compensation Press the shutter-release button to take a PictureSelecting a Shooting Mode Press the Abutton in shooting modeBe applied from the shooting menu a XScene mode Shooting-mode selection menu is displayedShooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto Mode Following options can be set when shooting in a auto mode aCamera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Displaying the Shooting MenuImage Mode AImage Mode Image Quality/Image SizeShooting Options The Shooting Menu a Auto Mode Number of Exposures Remaining BWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Aauto M d Shooting menu M BWhite balancePreset Manual Press the k button to measure a value for preset manualChoose Measure Frame the reference object in the measuring windowContinuous Aauto M d Shooting menu M CContinuous4000×3000 BSS Best Shot SelectorAuto default setting Eiso SensitivityAauto M d Shooting menu M Eiso sensitivity Fixed range autoAauto M d Shooting menu M FColor options FColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome GAF Area Mode Aauto M d Shooting menu M GAF area modeFocus areas Manual Focus area Selectable focus areaFocus Lock More InformationCenter Center focus area is always displayed Focus areaSmart portrait mode a Face PriorityFrame a picture Scene auto selector5 0 F Choose how the camera focuses IAutofocus ModeAauto M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus mode When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslySome shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Selecting a Scene ModeClose-up Food Museum CopyShooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Frame the subject and take a pictureAuto general shooting Portrait a Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up aFocusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene ModeSelecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features Portrait Use this mode for portraitsDefault setting can be modified OffSports Off2Default setting can be modified Beach/snow Off Default setting can be modifiedNight landscape Default setting can be modified Museum Fireworks show Panorama assist One third of the picture will be displayed as translucent Shooting for a PanoramaTake the next picture Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete RIndicatorPanorama Maker Camera returns to stepShooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Camera enters smart portrait modeUp to three faces can be recognized. When the camera Shutter is automatically releasedFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Adjust Image mode a Smile timerSmart Portrait Menu Blink proofFocusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Select a subjectFocusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Functions Available in Subject Tracking ModeShooting in Subject Tracking Menu Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort ModeViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Print set iconList by Date Mode Calendar DisplayFollowing operations are available in calendar display Press the multi selector H, I, J, or KTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken with Face PrioritySelecting a Playback Mode Press the c button in playback modeCamera enters the selected playback mode Playback-mode selection menu is displayedSorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Pictures to AlbumsSelect a favorite picture and press the k button Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albumsList of albums is displayed Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures ModeViewing Pictures in an Album Removing Pictures from Albums Using Favorite Pictures Mode Change the icon assigned to an album Switch to anotherFavorite Pictures Menu Playback AlbumChanging Icons Assigned to Albums Use the multi selector Jor K to choose anIcon color and press the k button Icon selection screen is displayedAdding/Viewing Favorite Pictures Adding Pictures to AlbumsFavorite Pictures Playback Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort ModeCategories and the Contents Using Auto Sort Mode All pictures sorted to that category Switch to anotherAuto Sort Menu Playback Selected folderSelecting a Date in List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by Date List by DatePress the multi selector Hor I to select the desired date Dates for which pictures exist are listedUsing List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by Date List by DateList by Date Menu Playback Option Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuFollowing options are available in the playback menu Quick retouch 100Press the d button in playback mode APrint Set Creating a Dpof Print OrderChoose Select images and press the k ButtonChoose pictures up to 99 and the number Copies up to nine of eachChoose whether or not to print shooting date Photo informationFavorite pictures mode Auto sort mode List by date modeCanceling Existing Print Order Date ImprintButton Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide show BSlide ShowSlide show begins End the slide show or restart itDelete selected pictures or all pictures Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M cDeleteCDelete Deleting Multiple Pictures Press the k button to finalize selection Setup menu Welcome screenSelect an image aSelecting Pictures Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtect Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate imageProtect FRotate ImagePress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo EVoice MemosRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Press the k button to play the voice memoDeleting Voice Memos Voice memo playback screen is displayedHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Use the multi selector to select an optionFrom the copy screen and press the kbutton Select a copy option and press the k buttonEditing Functions Restrictions on Picture EditingEditing Functions Original and Edited PicturesPicture Editing KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Choose OK and press the k button101 Picture EditingESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Check the enhancement performance102 Screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed103 Button Copy is displayed with a gray frame GSmall Picture Resizing PicturesNew, smaller copy is created ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress the d button Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k buttonRecording Movies 106107 Recording MoviesRecording Movies Functions Available with Movie RecordingMovie Menu DMovie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length109 Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeWElectronic VR Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback Movie PlaybackDeleting Movie Movie PlaybackConnecting to a TV Tune the television to the video channelHold down the c button to turn on the camera 111Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems WindowsConnecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 113Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer 114Windows Source device Start TransferDisconnecting the camera Charging the BatteryUsing a Card Reader 115116 Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX ManuallyViewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker117 Charging While Connecting to a ComputerCharge Lamp 118 Printing Pictures Connecting to a Printer119 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printerPrinting Pictures One at a Time 121Printing Multiple Pictures Printing beginsUse the multi selector to choose Paper size Choose the desired paper size and press123 Print selectionDpof printing Paper sizePrint all images 125 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options Displaying the Setup Menu Setup MenuPress the d button to display the menu screen Press the multi selector a 9 JMenus Press H or I to select the ztabPress K or the k button 127128 Button M zSetup menu A126 M cWelcome screenCWelcome Screen Date Selecting Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the k button 129Press K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zoneWHome Time Zone Imprinting the Date on Pictures131 Time ZonesEMonitor Settings Button M zSetup menu A126 M eMonitor settingsPhoto Info 132Button M zSetup menu A126 M fDate imprint FDate Imprint Imprinting Date and Time133 Date Imprint and Print SetButton M zSetup menu A126 M wElectronic VR Electronic VR for MoviesButton M zSetup menu A126 M UMotion detection UAuto default settingA auto mode, when Multi-shot 16 a 41 is enabled UMotion DetectionEnable or disable digital zoom Button M zSetup menu A126 M hAF assistButton M zSetup menu A126 M uDigital zoom HAF AssistISound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsCanceling Standby Mode KAuto OffLFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card 138OVideo Mode Button M zSetup menu A126 M nLanguageButton M zSetup menu A126 M oVideo mode LanguageButton M zSetup menu M VCharge by computer VCharge by ComputerButton M zSetup menu A126 M dBlink warning DBlink WarningOperating the Blink Warning Screen 142Option Use Description Subject blinked, press H, I, J or K with displayPReset All 143Setup Menu 144Subject Tracking Menu Movie MenuRFirmware Version 145Others View the current camera firmware versionMaximizing Camera Life and Performance 146Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery147 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage Optional Accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10149 Audio/Video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards150 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cardsDscn 0001 .JPG Image/Sound File and Folder Names151 Error Messages 1522232 Error Messages153 154 155 156 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply157 Hide info is selected for Photo infoTroubleshooting Even when Date imprint is Support Date imprintElectronically Controlled Cameras 158Use BSS When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or159 160 161 162 Auto is selected for the Charge by computerSpecifications Shooting mode Picture163 Nikon Coolpix S205 Digital CameraSpecifications 164Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 SpecificationsCharging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR 165Supported Standards 166Symbols Index167 AVI168 169 170 Index Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 25Page YP0F0111