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North Star S205 user manual

Models: S205

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A(Auto) Mode

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleFor Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with careInterface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Viii Table of Contents106 111125 134 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningDisposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions136 Parts of the CameraCamera Body Lens cover closedTripod socket Opening the connector coverUSB/audio/video output connector Parts of the CameraShooting MonitorCurrent frame number PlaybackAlbum icon Category iconAShooting Mode Button Basic OperationsCPlayback Button Menu Screen Multi SelectorShooting PlaybackTo highlight the tab Switching Between TabsDButton Press the multi selectorExposure To take picture Help DisplaysShutter-release Button Attaching the Camera StrapClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the batteryInserting the Battery Removing the BatteryPrepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P Charging the BatteryBe sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off Connecting the CablePlug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the BatteryCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SupplyTurning On and Off the Camera Power Saving Function Auto OffDaylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press the k buttonSetting Display Language, Date and Time Edit the date and timeChanging and Imprinting the Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Insert the memory cardMemory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory CardsNumber of Exposures Remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeBattery Level Press the k buttonElectronic Vibration Reduction Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Motion DetectionFrame the picture When taking pictures of subjects other than people, orFrame a Picture Ready the cameraDigital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a PicturePress the shutter-release button halfway a 11 to focus Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way downBlink Warning Screen Focus and ShootDuring Recording AutofocusPress the c playback button Playing Back Pictures Playback ModePlaying Back and Deleting Pictures Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Operations Available in Playback ModeDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Pressing the c Button to Turn On the CameraUsing the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress the multi selector mflash mode Flash Lamp Using the FlashShooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is Poor Flash Mode SettingTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Press the multi selector nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture Macro ModePress the multi selector p macro mode Macro Mode SettingPress the shutter-release button to take a Picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationUsing Exposure Compensation Press the multi selector oexposure compensationShooting-mode selection menu is displayed Selecting a Shooting ModePress the Abutton in shooting mode Be applied from the shooting menu a XScene modeDisplaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto ModeFollowing options can be set when shooting in a auto mode a Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslyAImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size Shooting Options The Shooting Menu a Auto ModeImage Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Aauto M d Shooting menu M BWhite balance BWhite Balance Adjusting HueFrame the reference object in the measuring window Preset ManualPress the k button to measure a value for preset manual Choose MeasureBSS Best Shot Selector ContinuousAauto M d Shooting menu M CContinuous 4000×3000Fixed range auto Auto default settingEiso Sensitivity Aauto M d Shooting menu M Eiso sensitivityFColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromeAauto M d Shooting menu M FColor options Focus area Selectable focus area GAF Area ModeAauto M d Shooting menu M GAF area mode Focus areas ManualCenter focus area is always displayed Focus area Focus LockMore Information CenterScene auto selector Smart portrait mode aFace Priority Frame a picture5 0 F IAutofocus Mode Aauto M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus modeChoose how the camera focuses Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsWhen Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion Copy Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeSelecting a Scene Mode Close-up Food MuseumNight portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeFrame the subject and take a picture Auto general shooting Portrait aFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene ModeOff Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesPortrait Use this mode for portraits Default setting can be modifiedOff2 SportsOff Default setting can be modified Default setting can be modified Beach/snowNight landscape Default setting can be modified Museum Fireworks show Panorama assist Shooting for a Panorama Take the next pictureOne third of the picture will be displayed as translucent Camera returns to step Press the kbutton when shooting is CompleteRIndicator Panorama MakerShutter is automatically released Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeCamera enters smart portrait mode Up to three faces can be recognized. When the cameraShooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Auto Power Off in Smile Timer ModeFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Blink proof Adjust Image mode aSmile timer Smart Portrait MenuSelect a subject Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking ModeFunctions Available in Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking ModeShooting in Subject Tracking Menu Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Print set icon Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayThumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackPress the multi selector H, I, J, or K List by Date ModeCalendar Display Following operations are available in calendar displayPictures Taken with Face Priority Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback-mode selection menu is displayed Selecting a Playback ModePress the c button in playback mode Camera enters the selected playback modePictures can be sorted by adding them to albums Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Pictures to Albums Select a favorite picture and press the k buttonSorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Pictures in an AlbumList of albums is displayed Removing Pictures from Albums Playback Album Using Favorite Pictures ModeChange the icon assigned to an album Switch to another Favorite Pictures MenuIcon selection screen is displayed Changing Icons Assigned to AlbumsUse the multi selector Jor K to choose an Icon color and press the k buttonAdding Pictures to Albums Favorite Pictures PlaybackAdding/Viewing Favorite Pictures Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Finding Pictures in Auto Sort ModeCategories and the Contents Playback Selected folder Using Auto Sort ModeAll pictures sorted to that category Switch to another Auto Sort MenuDates for which pictures exist are listed Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date List by Date Press the multi selector Hor I to select the desired dateViewing Pictures by Date List by Date Using List by Date ModeList by Date Menu Quick retouch 100 Playback Option Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Following options are available in the playback menuButton Press the d button in playback modeAPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Choose Select images and press the kPhoto information Choose pictures up to 99 and the numberCopies up to nine of each Choose whether or not to print shooting dateList by date mode Favorite pictures mode Auto sort modeDate Imprint Canceling Existing Print OrderEnd the slide show or restart it Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide showBSlide Show Slide show beginsButton Playback mode M d Playback menu M cDelete CDelete Deleting Multiple PicturesDelete selected pictures or all pictures Setup menu Welcome screenSelect an image a Selecting PicturesPress the k button to finalize selection FRotate Image Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtectButton Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate image ProtectEVoice Memos Recording Voice MemosPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo Voice memo playback screen is displayed Playing Voice MemosPress the k button to play the voice memo Deleting Voice MemosSelect a copy option and press the k button HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the multi selector to select an option From the copy screen and press the kbuttonRestrictions on Picture Editing Editing FunctionsOriginal and Edited Pictures Editing FunctionsKQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Picture EditingPicture Editing ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastChoose OK and press the k button 101Screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesCheck the enhancement performance 102103 GSmall Picture Resizing Pictures New, smaller copy is createdButton Copy is displayed with a gray frame Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Press the d button106 Recording MoviesFunctions Available with Movie Recording 107Recording Movies Recording MoviesMovie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie MenuDMovie Options Movie menu offers the options shown belowChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode WElectronic VR109 Movie Playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playbackMovie Playback Deleting Movie111 Connecting to a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the c button to turn on the cameraCompatible Operating Systems Windows Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software113 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a ComputerSource device Start Transfer Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer114 Windows115 Disconnecting the cameraCharging the Battery Using a Card ReaderPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker 116Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help InformationCharging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp117 118 Connecting to a Printer 119Printing Pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settings121 Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose the desired paper size and press Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting begins Use the multi selector to choose Paper sizePrint selection 123Paper size Print all imagesDpof printing Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options125 Press the multi selector a 9 J Displaying the Setup MenuSetup Menu Press the d button to display the menu screen127 MenusPress H or I to select the ztab Press K or the k buttonButton M zSetup menu A126 M cWelcome screen CWelcome Screen128 129 DateSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the k buttonImprinting the Date on Pictures Press KPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone WHome Time ZoneTime Zones 131132 EMonitor SettingsButton M zSetup menu A126 M eMonitor settings Photo InfoDate Imprint and Print Set Button M zSetup menu A126 M fDate imprintFDate Imprint Imprinting Date and Time 133Electronic VR for Movies Button M zSetup menu A126 M wElectronic VRUMotion Detection Button M zSetup menu A126 M UMotion detectionUAuto default setting A auto mode, when Multi-shot 16 a 41 is enabledHAF Assist Enable or disable digital zoomButton M zSetup menu A126 M hAF assist Button M zSetup menu A126 M uDigital zoomKAuto Off ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Canceling Standby Mode138 LFormat Memory/mFormat CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory CardLanguage OVideo ModeButton M zSetup menu A126 M nLanguage Button M zSetup menu A126 M oVideo modeVCharge by Computer Button M zSetup menu M VCharge by computerDBlink Warning Button M zSetup menu A126 M dBlink warningSubject blinked, press H, I, J or K with display Operating the Blink Warning Screen142 Option Use Description143 PReset AllMovie Menu Setup Menu144 Subject Tracking MenuView the current camera firmware version RFirmware Version145 Others146 Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceBattery 147Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning StorageDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Audio/Video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Optional AccessoriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 149Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 150Image/Sound File and Folder Names 151Dscn 0001 .JPG 152 Error MessagesError Messages 1532232 154 155 156 Hide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 157158 TroubleshootingEven when Date imprint is Support Date imprint Electronically Controlled CamerasWhen Scene auto selector, Portrait, or 159Use BSS 160 161 Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 162Nikon Coolpix S205 Digital Camera SpecificationsShooting mode Picture 163164 Specifications165 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR166 Supported StandardsAVI SymbolsIndex 167168 169 Index Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 25 170Page YP0F0111