User’s Manual
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Turn off in the event of malfunction
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Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
Observe caution when handling the battery
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Use appropriate cables
Observe caution when using the flash
Handle moving parts with care
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Modifications
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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
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
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USB/audio/video output connector
Opening the connector cover
Parts of the Camera
Tripod socket
Shooting
Monitor
Album icon
Playback
Category icon
Current frame number
Basic Operations
AShooting Mode Button
CPlayback Button
Shooting
Multi Selector
Playback
Menu Screen
DButton
Switching Between Tabs
Press the multi selector
To highlight the tab
Shutter-release Button
Help Displays
Attaching the Camera Strap
Exposure To take picture
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off
Charging the Battery
Connecting the Cable
Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet
Charging the Battery
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Supply
Turning On and Off the Camera
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Choose Yes and press the k button
Daylight Saving Time
Edit the date and time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Changing and Imprinting the Date and Time
Removing Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Formatting Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Press the k button
Number of Exposures Remaining
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode
Motion Detection
Electronic Vibration Reduction
Frame a Picture
When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Press the shutter-release button halfway a 11 to focus
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Blink Warning Screen
Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Playing Back Pictures Playback Mode
Deleting Pictures
Press the c playback button
Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode
Operations Available in Playback Mode
Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
Viewing Pictures
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Flash
Press the multi selector mflash mode
Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled W or Lighting Is Poor
Using the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Flash Lamp
Press the multi selector nself-timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press the multi selector p macro mode
Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture
Using Exposure Compensation
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector oexposure compensation
Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture
Press the Abutton in shooting mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Be applied from the shooting menu a XScene mode
Shooting-mode selection menu is displayed
Following options can be set when shooting in a auto mode a
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu a Auto Mode
AImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size
Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
Aauto M d Shooting menu M BWhite balance
BWhite Balance Adjusting Hue
Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual
Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Frame the reference object in the measuring window
Aauto M d Shooting menu M CContinuous
Continuous
4000×3000
BSS Best Shot Selector
Eiso Sensitivity
Auto default setting
Aauto M d Shooting menu M Eiso sensitivity
Fixed range auto
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome
FColor Options
Aauto M d Shooting menu M FColor options
Aauto M d Shooting menu M GAF area mode
GAF Area Mode
Focus areas Manual
Focus area Selectable focus area
More Information
Focus Lock
Center
Center focus area is always displayed Focus area
Face Priority
Smart portrait mode a
Frame a picture
Scene auto selector
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Aauto M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus mode
IAutofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion
Selecting a Scene Mode
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Close-up Food Museum
Copy
Frame the subject and take a picture
Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode
Auto general shooting Portrait a
Night portrait a Night landscape a Close-up a
Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Portrait Use this mode for portraits
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features
Default setting can be modified
Off
Off2
Sports
Off Default setting can be modified
Default setting can be modified Beach/snow
Night landscape
Default setting can be modified Museum
Fireworks show
Panorama assist
Take the next picture
Shooting for a Panorama
One third of the picture will be displayed as translucent
RIndicator
Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete
Panorama Maker
Camera returns to step
Camera enters smart portrait mode
Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Up to three faces can be recognized. When the camera
Shutter is automatically released
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Shooting Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
Smile timer
Adjust Image mode a
Smart Portrait Menu
Blink proof
Select a subject
Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode
Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode
Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Mode
Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Print set icon
Calendar Display
List by Date Mode
Following operations are available in calendar display
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K
Pictures Taken with Face Priority
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Press the c button in playback mode
Selecting a Playback Mode
Camera enters the selected playback mode
Playback-mode selection menu is displayed
Adding Pictures to Albums
Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode
Select a favorite picture and press the k button
Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums
Viewing Pictures in an Album
Sorting Favorite Pictures Favorite Pictures Mode
List of albums is displayed
Removing Pictures from Albums
Change the icon assigned to an album Switch to another
Using Favorite Pictures Mode
Favorite Pictures Menu
Playback Album
Use the multi selector Jor K to choose an
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
Icon color and press the k button
Icon selection screen is displayed
Favorite Pictures Playback
Adding Pictures to Albums
Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures
Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
Categories and the Contents
All pictures sorted to that category Switch to another
Using Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Menu
Playback Selected folder
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Press the multi selector Hor I to select the desired date
Dates for which pictures exist are listed
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date
Using List by Date Mode
List by Date Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback Option Playback Menu
Following options are available in the playback menu
Quick retouch 100
APrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order
Press the d button in playback mode
Choose Select images and press the k
Button
Copies up to nine of each
Choose pictures up to 99 and the number
Choose whether or not to print shooting date
Photo information
List by date mode
Favorite pictures mode Auto sort mode
Date Imprint
Canceling Existing Print Order
BSlide Show
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M bSlide show
Slide show begins
End the slide show or restart it
CDelete Deleting Multiple Pictures
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M cDelete
Delete selected pictures or all pictures
Selecting Pictures
Setup menu Welcome screenSelect an image a
Press the k button to finalize selection
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M fRotate image
Button Playback mode M d Playback menu M dProtect
Protect
FRotate Image
Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memos
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo
Press the k button to play the voice memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Voice memo playback screen is displayed
Use the multi selector to select an option
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
From the copy screen and press the kbutton
Select a copy option and press the k button
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Editing Functions
Original and Edited Pictures
Editing Functions
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Picture Editing
Choose OK and press the k button
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Picture Editing
Check the enhancement performance
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
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Screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed
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New, smaller copy is created
GSmall Picture Resizing Pictures
Button Copy is displayed with a gray frame
Refine copy composition
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Press the d button
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button
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Recording Movies
Recording Movies
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Recording Movies
Functions Available with Movie Recording
DMovie Options
Movie Menu
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
WElectronic VR
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
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Movie Playback
Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback
Deleting Movie
Movie Playback
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a TV
Hold down the c button to turn on the camera
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Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
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Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer
Windows
Source device Start Transfer
Charging the Battery
Disconnecting the camera
Using a Card Reader
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Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually
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Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Charge Lamp
Charging While Connecting to a Computer
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Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Check printer settings
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
Printing begins
Printing Multiple Pictures
Use the multi selector to choose Paper size
Choose the desired paper size and press
Print selection
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Print all images
Paper size
Dpof printing
Setup menu contains the following options
Setup Menu
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Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Press the d button to display the menu screen
Press the multi selector a 9 J
Press H or I to select the ztab
Menus
Press K or the k button
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CWelcome Screen
Button M zSetup menu A126 M cWelcome screen
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Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Choose xTravel destination and press the k button
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Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
Press K
WHome Time Zone
Imprinting the Date on Pictures
Time Zones
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Button M zSetup menu A126 M eMonitor settings
EMonitor Settings
Photo Info
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FDate Imprint Imprinting Date and Time
Button M zSetup menu A126 M fDate imprint
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Date Imprint and Print Set
Electronic VR for Movies
Button M zSetup menu A126 M wElectronic VR
UAuto default setting
Button M zSetup menu A126 M UMotion detection
A auto mode, when Multi-shot 16 a 41 is enabled
UMotion Detection
Button M zSetup menu A126 M hAF assist
Enable or disable digital zoom
Button M zSetup menu A126 M uDigital zoom
HAF Assist
Adjust the following sound settings
ISound Settings
Canceling Standby Mode
KAuto Off
Formatting the Internal Memory
LFormat Memory/mFormat Card
Formatting a Memory Card
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Button M zSetup menu A126 M nLanguage
OVideo Mode
Button M zSetup menu A126 M oVideo mode
Language
VCharge by Computer
Button M zSetup menu M VCharge by computer
DBlink Warning
Button M zSetup menu A126 M dBlink warning
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Option Use Description
Subject blinked, press H, I, J or K with display
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PReset All
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Setup Menu
Subject Tracking Menu
Movie Menu
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RFirmware Version
Others
View the current camera firmware version
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
147
Battery
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Optional Accessories
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Audio/Video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
150
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards
151
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Dscn 0001 .JPG
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Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
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Hide info is selected for Photo info
Even when Date imprint is Support Date imprint
Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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159
When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or
Use BSS
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Auto is selected for the Charge by computer
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Shooting mode Picture
Specifications
163
Nikon Coolpix S205 Digital Camera
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Specifications
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR
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Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
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AVI
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Index Welcome screen White balance Zoom control 4, 25
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