User’s Manual
Trademark Information
Sport Continuous
Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Do not disassemble
Observe caution when handling the battery
For Your Safety
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CD-ROMs
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
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Modifications
Interface Cables
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
133
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
14 15 11 16 17
130
Monitor
Shooting
125
Current frame number
Playback
118
143
Basic Operations
Ashooting mode Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Playback-mode Selection Menu
C playback Button
Basic Operations
For Shooting
Rotary Multi Selector
For Playback
Screen
For the Menu Screen
Choose the option above
Choose the option Right
Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab
Switching Between Tabs
D Button
Selected option
Exposure To shoot
Help Displays
Attaching the Camera Strap
Release button
Connect the power cable in the order
Charging the Battery
First Steps
Charging the Battery
Remove the battery and unplug the charger
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Insert the battery
Turning On and Off the Camera
Removing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode
Daylight Saving Time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Edit the date
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
Write Protect Switch
Press the kbutton
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Vibration Reduction
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Frame the picture
Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Shutter speed Aperture
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down
Blink Warning
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Autofocus
Press the c button
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Options Available in Playback Mode
Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode
Pressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera
Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor
Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Press Xflash mode
Flash Lamp
Using the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
On Flash will fire when picture is shot
Press the shutter-release button
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press n self-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Macro Mode Setting
Macro Mode
Press p macro mode
Macro Mode
Press oexposure compensation
Setting is applied
Using Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
Press K, choose a scene and press the k button
Shooting in Scene Mode
Setting the Scene Mode
Image Mode
Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes
Features
Shooting in Scene Mode
Smile indicator
Off
Party/indoor
Beach/snow
Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame
Other settings can be selected
Shooting in Scene Mode
Museum
Other settings can be selected
Scene auto selector will be enabled
Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode
Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of food
Taking Pictures in Food Mode
Press the shutter-release button to take the picture
White Balance Setting in Food Mode
Suited for the Scenes
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Shoot the first picture
Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor
Shoot the second picture
Press the kbutton when shooting is Completed
Press the dbutton and choose a continuous shooting type
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode
Third icon from the top
Press K, choose d Sport continuous
Sport Continuous Menu
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode
Mode
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode
Kbutton
Press K, choose B High sensitivity and press
Functions Available in High Sensitivity Mode
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode
Press K, choose aSmile and press the k button
Shooting in Smile Mode
Exit smile mode by pressing the Abutton
Third icon from the top, and then press the kbutton
Operation of the Shutter-Release Button
Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features
Functions Available in Smile Mode
Auto Off while in Smile Mode Standby Mode
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Display
Icons on the Thumbnails
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Playback menu is displayed
Using Quick Retouch
Press the dbutton
Editing Pictures
Displayed during playback
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Choose OK and press the kbutton
Lighting copies can be recognized by the cicon
New picture, containing only the portion visible
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Refine copy composition
Image Size
L640×480 Suitable for television playback M320×240
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Choose the desired copy size and press the k button
Option
Screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Press the kbutton to play voice memos
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Choose the desired date and press the k button
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode
Using List by Date Mode
List by Date Menu
Then press the kbutton
Image Searching Auto Sort Mode
Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode
Rotary multi selector to select F
Image Searching Auto Sort Mode
Types of Folders and their Content
Auto Sort Menu
Auto Sort Mode
Steps for classifying/playback
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder
Choose an icon color, and press the kbutton
Setting Icons in Favorite Folder
Preparing a Favorite Folder
Choose the favorite folder and press the dbutton
See Removing Favorites A73 for more information
Classifying Pictures for the Favorite Folder
Button
Added picture will be in the favorite folder
Choose a Favorite folder and press the k button
Removing Favorites
Button
Playback Favorite folder
Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode
Or K to select the favorite folder Switch to full-frame
Use Description
Favorite Pictures Playback Menu
Playback/Adding to Favorites
Movies
Changing Movie Settings
Recording Movies
Shooting Movies
Maximum Movie Length
Movie Menu
DSelecting Movie Options
Movie menu offers the options shown below
WElectronic VR
IAutofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording
Movie Playback
Use the zoom control gor fduring playback to adjust
Deleting Movie Files
Panel, and press the kbutton to start Recording
Making Voice Recordings
Press K, choose E Voice recording and press the kbutton
Press J or K to choose kon the operation
Making Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
Press J or K on the rotary multi selector to
Playing Voice Recordings
Choose l
Operations During Playback
Deleting Sound Files
Playing Voice Recordings
Copying starts
Copying Voice Recordings
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a TV
Connecting the Audio/Video Cable
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Compatible Operating Systems
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing the Software
Turn on the camera
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Using the Computer to Open Image/sound Files
Using a Card Reader
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Check printer settings
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Print menu is displayed
Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing starts
Current print Total number of prints
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Print selection
Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99
Supported by the current printer will be displayed
Connecting to Televisions
Paper Size
Print all images
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Press the dbutton in playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Choose Select images and press the k button
Deleting All Print Orders
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
Date and photo information
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Image mode1 A100
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
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Image Mode
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Internal Memory card1
Setting
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Number of Exposures Remaining
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M BWhite balance
Flash Mode
White Balance
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Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M GMetering
Metering
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Metering Area
105
Continuous
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M C Continuous
30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images
Interval Timer Shooting
Camera returns to shooting mode
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ISO Sensitivity
Set to a Auto M d Shooting menu M E ISO sensitivity
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome
Setting
Color Options
109
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M GAF area mode
AF-Area Mode
110
Focus Lock
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Face priority is selected for AF area mode A110
Smile mode A52
Shooting with Face Priority
Choose how the camera focuses
Autofocus Mode
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus mode
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Flash mode
Self-timer
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Playback menu contains the following options
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
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Selecting Pictures
Choose End or Restart
Slide Show
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start
Slide show begins
Delete selected or all pictures
Delete
Protect
118
Rotate 90 clockwise
Rotate Image
119
Rotate Counterclockwise
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card
Press the c button Playback mode M d Playback menu M hCopy
Copy
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
121
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Monitor settings A128
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Displaying the Setup Menu
Press J on the rotary multi selector
Press K or the kbutton
Select a format for menu display
123
Menu name
124
Press the d button M z setup menu A122 M c Welcome screen
None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed
Welcome Screen
Press K
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton
Home Time Zone
Clock Battery
Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone
126
Time Zones A19
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Monitor Settings
Change the settings for the options below
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M e Monitor settings
129
Photo Info
Date Imprint and Print Set
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M f Date imprint
Date Imprint
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Vibration Reduction
Compensating Movies with Electronic VR
Motion Detection
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M U Motion detection
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Enable or disable AF-assist illumination
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Auto Off
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Canceling Standby Mode
135
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
Language
Video Mode
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M n Language
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M o Video mode
137
Blink Warning
Enlarge and display
To shooting mode
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
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Reset All
Shooting Menu
140
Others
Setup menu Date A125, Language A136, and Video mode A136
Firmware Version
141
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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File and Folder Names
144
Caring for the Camera
145
Battery
Caring for the Camera
146
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
147
Storage
Display Problem Solution
Error Messages
148
Problem Solution
Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution
153
Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 Digital Camera
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Specifications
159
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Battery Charger MH-65
Specifications
160
Supported Standards
Built-in flash 30 Button sound
Symbols
Index
161
Landscape c 36 Language 136 Lens 4, 157 Lens cover
Li-ion rechargeable battery 16 List by date menu
162
Index
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