IAutofocus Mode, Choose how the camera focuses

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

IAutofocus Mode

A(auto) M d (Shooting menu) M IAutofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

ASingle AF (default setting)

The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

BFull-time AF

The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.

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BNote on the Autofocus Mode Setting for Subject Tracking Mode

Autofocus mode can be set for subject tracking mode. The default setting in subject tracking mode is Full-time AF. Autofocus mode can be set independently for both subject tracking mode

48and A (auto) mode.

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Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 106 111125 134 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed 136 Opening the connector cover USB/audio/video output connectorParts of the Camera Tripod socket Monitor Shooting Playback Album iconCategory icon Current frame number AShooting Mode Button Basic OperationsCPlayback Button Multi Selector ShootingPlayback Menu Screen Switching Between Tabs DButtonPress the multi selector To highlight the tab Help Displays Shutter-release ButtonAttaching the Camera Strap Exposure To take picture Inserting the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging the Battery Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are offConnecting the Cable Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P Charging the Battery Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet AC Power Supply Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning On and Off the Camera Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraChoose Yes and press the k button Daylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date and Time Edit the date and timeChanging and Imprinting the Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Inserting Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Battery LevelPress the k button Number of Exposures Remaining Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Functions Available in AAuto ModeMotion Detection Electronic Vibration Reduction When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Using the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus 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 focus Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Blink Warning Screen Playing Back Pictures Playback Mode Playing Back and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press the c playback button Operations Available in Playback Mode Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting ModePressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress the multi selector mflash mode Using the Flash Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is PoorFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press the multi selector nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Macro Mode Press the multi selector p macro modeMacro Mode Setting Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Using Exposure CompensationPress the multi selector oexposure compensation Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture Selecting a Shooting Mode Press the Abutton in shooting modeBe applied from the shooting menu a XScene mode Shooting-mode selection menu is displayed Shooting 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 Menu AImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size Shooting Options The Shooting Menu a Auto ModeImage Mode Number of Exposures Remaining BWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Aauto M d Shooting menu M BWhite balance Preset Manual Press the k button to measure a value for preset manualChoose Measure Frame the reference object in the measuring window Continuous Aauto M d Shooting menu M CContinuous4000×3000 BSS Best Shot Selector Auto default setting Eiso SensitivityAauto M d Shooting menu M Eiso sensitivity Fixed range auto FColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromeAauto M d Shooting menu M FColor options GAF Area Mode Aauto M d Shooting menu M GAF area modeFocus areas Manual Focus area Selectable focus area Focus Lock More InformationCenter Center focus area is always displayed Focus area Smart portrait mode a Face PriorityFrame a picture Scene auto selector 5 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 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Selecting a Scene ModeClose-up Food Museum Copy Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Frame the subject and take a pictureAuto general shooting Portrait a Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features Portrait Use this mode for portraitsDefault setting can be modified Off Sports Off2 Default setting can be modified Beach/snow Off Default setting can be modified Night 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 Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete RIndicatorPanorama Maker Camera returns to step Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Camera enters smart portrait modeUp to three faces can be recognized. When the camera Shutter is automatically released Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Auto Power Off in Smile Timer ModeFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Adjust Image mode a Smile timerSmart Portrait Menu Blink proof Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Select a subject Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode Shooting 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 icon List by Date Mode Calendar DisplayFollowing operations are available in calendar display Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken with Face Priority Selecting a Playback Mode Press the c button in playback modeCamera enters the selected playback mode Playback-mode selection menu is displayed Sorting 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 albums Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Pictures in an AlbumList of albums is displayed Removing Pictures from Albums Using Favorite Pictures Mode Change the icon assigned to an album Switch to anotherFavorite Pictures Menu Playback Album Changing Icons Assigned to Albums Use the multi selector Jor K to choose anIcon color and press the k button Icon selection screen is displayed Adding Pictures to Albums Favorite Pictures PlaybackAdding/Viewing Favorite Pictures Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents Using Auto Sort Mode All pictures sorted to that category Switch to anotherAuto Sort Menu Playback Selected folder Selecting 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 listed Using List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date List by Date Menu Playback Option Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuFollowing options are available in the playback menu Quick retouch 100 Press the d button in playback mode APrint Set Creating a Dpof Print OrderChoose Select images and press the k Button Choose pictures up to 99 and the number Copies up to nine of eachChoose whether or not to print shooting date Photo information Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode List by date mode Canceling Existing Print Order Date Imprint Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide show BSlide ShowSlide show begins End the slide show or restart it Button 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 Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtect Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate imageProtect FRotate Image EVoice Memos Recording Voice MemosPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo Playing Voice Memos Press the k button to play the voice memoDeleting Voice Memos Voice memo playback screen is displayed HCopy 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 button Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing Functions Original and Edited Pictures Picture Editing KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Choose OK and press the k button101 Picture Editing ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Check the enhancement performance102 Screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed 103 GSmall Picture Resizing Pictures New, smaller copy is createdButton Copy is displayed with a gray frame ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress the d button Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button Recording Movies 106 107 Recording MoviesRecording Movies Functions Available with Movie Recording Movie Menu DMovie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode WElectronic VR109 Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback Movie PlaybackDeleting Movie Movie Playback Connecting to a TV Tune the television to the video channelHold down the c button to turn on the camera 111 Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Windows Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 113 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer 114Windows Source device Start Transfer Disconnecting the camera Charging the BatteryUsing a Card Reader 115 116 Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX ManuallyViewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Charging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp117 118 Connecting to a Printer 119Printing Pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Printing Pictures One at a Time 121 Printing Multiple Pictures Printing beginsUse the multi selector to choose Paper size Choose the desired paper size and press 123 Print selection Paper size Print all imagesDpof printing Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options125 Displaying the Setup Menu Setup MenuPress the d button to display the menu screen Press the multi selector a 9 J Menus Press H or I to select the ztabPress K or the k button 127 Button M zSetup menu A126 M cWelcome screen CWelcome Screen128 Date Selecting Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the k button 129 Press K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zoneWHome Time Zone Imprinting the Date on Pictures 131 Time Zones EMonitor Settings Button M zSetup menu A126 M eMonitor settingsPhoto Info 132 Button M zSetup menu A126 M fDate imprint FDate Imprint Imprinting Date and Time133 Date Imprint and Print Set Button M zSetup menu A126 M wElectronic VR Electronic VR for Movies Button M zSetup menu A126 M UMotion detection UAuto default settingA auto mode, when Multi-shot 16 a 41 is enabled UMotion Detection Enable or disable digital zoom Button M zSetup menu A126 M hAF assistButton M zSetup menu A126 M uDigital zoom HAF Assist ISound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsCanceling Standby Mode KAuto Off LFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card 138 OVideo Mode Button M zSetup menu A126 M nLanguageButton M zSetup menu A126 M oVideo mode Language Button M zSetup menu M VCharge by computer VCharge by Computer Button M zSetup menu A126 M dBlink warning DBlink Warning Operating the Blink Warning Screen 142Option Use Description Subject blinked, press H, I, J or K with display PReset All 143 Setup Menu 144Subject Tracking Menu Movie Menu RFirmware Version 145Others View the current camera firmware version Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 146 Battery 147Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning StorageDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Optional Accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10149 Audio/Video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards150 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Image/Sound File and Folder Names 151Dscn 0001 .JPG Error Messages 152 Error Messages 1532232 154 155 156 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply157 Hide info is selected for Photo info Troubleshooting Even when Date imprint is Support Date imprintElectronically Controlled Cameras 158 When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or 159Use BSS 160 161 162 Auto is selected for the Charge by computer Specifications Shooting mode Picture163 Nikon Coolpix S205 Digital Camera Specifications 164 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 SpecificationsCharging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR 165 Supported Standards 166 Symbols Index167 AVI 168 169 170 Index Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 25Page YP0F0111