User’s Manual
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Sport Continuous
Turn off in the event of malfunction
For Your Safety
Do not disassemble
Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling the battery
Iii
Use appropriate cables
Observe caution when using the flash
Handle moving parts with care
CD-ROMs
Interface Cables
Modifications
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
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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
133
Parts of the Camera
14 15 11 16 17
Shooting
Monitor
125
130
118
Playback
143
Current frame number
Ashooting mode Button
Basic Operations
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
C playback Button
Playback-mode Selection Menu
Basic Operations
Rotary Multi Selector
For Shooting
For Playback
Choose the option above
For the Menu Screen
Choose the option Right
Screen
D Button
Switching Between Tabs
Selected option
Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab
Attaching the Camera Strap
Help Displays
Release button
Exposure To shoot
Charging the Battery
Connect the power cable in the order
First Steps
Charging the Battery
Remove the battery and unplug the charger
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
Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Daylight Saving Time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Edit the date
Changing the Date and Time
Removing Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Write Protect Switch
Press the kbutton
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Vibration Reduction
Frame a Picture
Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down
Shutter speed Aperture
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Blink Warning
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Deleting Pictures
Press the c button
Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode
Options Available in Playback Mode
Pressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera
Viewing Pictures
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Flash
Press Xflash mode
Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor
Flash Mode Setting
Using the Flash
On Flash will fire when picture is shot
Flash Lamp
Press n self-timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button
Press p macro mode
Macro Mode
Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Using Exposure Compensation
Setting is applied
Exposure Compensation
Press oexposure compensation
Setting the Scene Mode
Shooting in Scene Mode
Image Mode
Press K, choose a scene and press the k button
Shooting in Scene Mode
Features
Smile indicator
Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes
Beach/snow
Party/indoor
Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame
Off
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
Shoot the first picture
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor
Suited for the Scenes
Shoot the second picture
Press the kbutton when shooting is Completed
Third icon from the top
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode
Press K, choose d Sport continuous
Press the dbutton and choose a continuous shooting type
Sport Continuous Menu
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode
Kbutton
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode
Press K, choose B High sensitivity and press
Mode
Functions Available in High Sensitivity Mode
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode
Exit smile mode by pressing the Abutton
Shooting in Smile Mode
Third icon from the top, and then press the kbutton
Press K, choose aSmile and press the k button
Functions Available in Smile Mode
Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features
Auto Off while in Smile Mode Standby Mode
Operation of the Shutter-Release Button
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Icons on the Thumbnails
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function
Editing Pictures
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Press the dbutton
Using Quick Retouch
Editing Pictures
Playback menu is displayed
Choose OK and press the kbutton
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Lighting copies can be recognized by the cicon
Displayed during playback
Refine copy composition
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Image Size
New picture, containing only the portion visible
Choose the desired copy size and press the k button
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Option
L640×480 Suitable for television playback M320×240
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo
Screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed
Deleting Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Press the kbutton to play voice memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode
Choose the desired date and press the k button
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Mode
Using List by Date Mode
List by Date Menu
Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching Auto Sort Mode
Rotary multi selector to select F
Then press the kbutton
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
Preparing a Favorite Folder
Setting Icons in Favorite Folder
Choose the favorite folder and press the dbutton
Choose an icon color, and press the kbutton
Button
Classifying Pictures for the Favorite Folder
Added picture will be in the favorite folder
See Removing Favorites A73 for more information
Removing Favorites
Choose a Favorite folder and press the k button
Button
Or K to select the favorite folder Switch to full-frame
Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode
Use Description
Playback Favorite folder
Favorite Pictures Playback Menu
Playback/Adding to Favorites
Recording Movies
Changing Movie Settings
Shooting Movies
Movies
DSelecting Movie Options
Movie Menu
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Maximum Movie Length
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
IAutofocus Mode
Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording
WElectronic VR
Use the zoom control gor fduring playback to adjust
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Press K, choose E Voice recording and press the kbutton
Making Voice Recordings
Press J or K to choose kon the operation
Panel, and press the kbutton to start Recording
Making Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
Playing Voice Recordings
Press J or K on the rotary multi selector to
Choose l
Deleting Sound Files
Operations During Playback
Playing Voice Recordings
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton
Copying Voice Recordings
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton
Copying starts
Connecting the Audio/Video Cable
Connecting to a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Installing the Software
Compatible Operating Systems
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
Turn on the camera
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Using a Card Reader
Using the Computer to Open Image/sound Files
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Check printer settings
Turn on the printer
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Pictures
Current print Total number of prints
Print menu is displayed
Print selection
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99
Paper Size
Connecting to Televisions
Print all images
Supported by the current printer will be displayed
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Press the dbutton in playback mode
Choose Select images and press the k button
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Date and photo information
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Deleting All Print Orders
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Image mode1 A100
Image Mode
100
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
101
Setting
Number of Exposures Remaining
Internal Memory card1
White Balance
Flash Mode
102
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M BWhite balance
Choose Measure
Preset Manual
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value
103
104
Metering
Metering Area
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M GMetering
Continuous
105
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M C Continuous
Camera returns to shooting mode
Interval Timer Shooting
106
30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images
107
ISO Sensitivity
108
Set to a Auto M d Shooting menu M E ISO sensitivity
Color Options
Setting
109
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome
AF-Area Mode
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M GAF area mode
110
Focus Lock
111
Smile mode A52
Face priority is selected for AF area mode A110
Shooting with Face Priority
112
Set to a / B M d Shooting menu M IAutofocus mode
Autofocus Mode
113
Choose how the camera focuses
Self-timer
Flash mode
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
114
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback Options The Playback Menu
115
Playback menu contains the following options
116
Selecting Pictures
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start
Slide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Delete
118
Delete selected or all pictures
119
Rotate Image
Rotate Counterclockwise
Rotate 90 clockwise
Copy
Press the c button Playback mode M d Playback menu M hCopy
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card
Setup menu contains the following options
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Monitor settings A128
121
Press J on the rotary multi selector
Displaying the Setup Menu
Press K or the kbutton
122
123
Select a format for menu display
Menu name
None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed
Press the d button M z setup menu A122 M c Welcome screen
Welcome Screen
124
Date
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton
Press K
Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone
Clock Battery
126
Home Time Zone
Time Zones A19
127
Change the settings for the options below
Monitor Settings
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M e Monitor settings
128
129
Photo Info
Date Imprint
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M f Date imprint
130
Date Imprint and Print Set
Vibration Reduction
131
Compensating Movies with Electronic VR
Motion Detection
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M U Motion detection
AF Assist
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination
Digital Zoom
133
Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
Canceling Standby Mode
Auto Off
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting a Memory Card
135
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M n Language
Video Mode
Press the d button M z Setup menu A122 M o Video mode
Language
137
Blink Warning
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
To shooting mode
138
Enlarge and display
139
Reset All
Shooting Menu
140
Firmware Version
Setup menu Date A125, Language A136, and Video mode A136
141
Others
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
142
143
File and Folder Names
144
Caring for the Camera
Battery
145
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
146
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
147
Storage
Error Messages
Display Problem Solution
148
Error Messages
Problem Solution
149
150
151
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
152
Troubleshooting
153
Electronically Controlled Cameras
154
155
156
Specifications
157
Nikon Coolpix S630 Digital Camera
158
Specifications
Battery Charger MH-65
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
159
160
Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
161
Built-in flash 30 Button sound
162
Li-ion rechargeable battery 16 List by date menu
Index
Landscape c 36 Language 136 Lens 4, 157 Lens cover
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