Nikon Coolpix S700 User Manual
Nikon Coolpix S700 User Manual

Nikon Coolpix S700 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...
  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
  • Page 7: Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e (Mode) Button...8 The Rotary Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode... 33 Shooting in the High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode ...33 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 34 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...34 Setting the Scene Mode...34 Features ...35 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...40 c More on Playback...
  • Page 11 E Voice Recordings... 62 Making Voice Recordings...62 Playing Voice Recordings...64 Deleting Sound Files...65 Copying Voice Recordings...66 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 67 Connecting to a TV...67 Connecting to a Computer...68 Before Connecting the Camera...68 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ...69 Connecting to a Printer...72 Connecting the Camera and Printer...73 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...74...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 100 Displaying the Setup Menu... 101 a Menus ... 101 c Welcome Screen... 102 d Date... 103 e Monitor Settings ... 106 f Date Imprint... 107 g Vibration Reduction ... 109 h AF Assist ...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S700 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before shooting pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...
  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button... 24 Power switch... 20 Power-on lamp... 20, 111 Built-in flash ... 28 Self-timer lamp ... 30, 118 AF-assist illuminator...25, 109, 118 Speaker ... 50, 61, 64 Lens... 119, 129 Eyelet for camera strap ...11 Built-in microphone...
  • Page 17 Monitor...6 Rotary multi selector ...9 e (mode) button...8 Indicator lamp... 62 Flash lamp... 29 Zoom buttons... 23 (wide) ... 23 (tele) ... 23 (thumbnail playback) ... 43 (playback zoom)... 45 (help) ... 11 Tripod socket d button... 10, 34, 56, 81, 95 l (delete) button...
  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting Shooting mode* ...20, 33, 34, 55 Exposure lock... 41 Macro mode... 31 Zoom indicator... 23, 31 Focus indicator ...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 16 Time of recording... 16 Internal memory indicator... 26 Battery level indicator... 20 File number and type ... 116 Calendar guide/ list by date guide... 51, 52 Volume indicator... 50, 61 Voice memo recording guide ... 50 Voice memo playback guide ...
  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button The e (Mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Setup mode (A 100) Movie mode (A 55) Playback-mode Selection Menu Setup mode (A 100) Audio playback mode (A 64) Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode;...
  • Page 21: The Rotary Multi Selector

    The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu. * Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
  • Page 22: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when AF area mode there are more Distortion control previous menu...
  • Page 23: Help Displays

    Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Image mode Set image quality and size.
  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2.
  • Page 25 • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown .
  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
  • Page 29 Select your home time zone (A 105) and press Edit the date. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order. [D] (day) ➝ [M] (month) ➝ [Y] (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝...
  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
  • Page 31: Removing Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S700, be sure to format them with this camera (A 111).
  • Page 32: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on.
  • Page 33: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is L Normal (4,000 × 3,000). Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be shot using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30).
  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera clockwise so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.
  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom.
  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When a face looking toward the camera is recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. • Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green.
  • Page 37: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and either the C icon or the X icon (when a memory card is inserted in the camera) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed.
  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
  • Page 39 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Thumbnail wheel playback Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Pressing to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. If the camera is turned off in voice recording mode (A 62) or audio playback mode (A 64), the camera will be turned on in audio playback mode the next time.
  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.3-4.8 m (1-15 ft. 8.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3-2.4 m (1-7 ft. 10.5 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes are available.
  • Page 41 Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (B) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 109) [Off] when using a tripod. •...
  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self- portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 109) [Off] when using a tripod. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.
  • Page 43: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 6 cm (2.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.
  • Page 44: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure. •...
  • Page 45: B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

    High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in the High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 46: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn Setting the Scene Mode Enter scene mode by pressing e...
  • Page 47: Features

    Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority → A 92). •...
  • Page 48 Shooting in the Scene Mode e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority →...
  • Page 49 h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at the center of frame. Off* * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •...
  • Page 50 Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 31) will be turned [ON] and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
  • Page 51 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 24) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
  • Page 52: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Shooting in the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 53 Shoot the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Press k when shooting is completed.
  • Page 54: More Information

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 68) and use Panorama Maker (A 71) to join them in a single panorama. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 116) for more information.
  • Page 55: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Change number f (h) of pictures g (i)
  • Page 56: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback

    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback Rotating the rotary multi selector while in full-frame playback mode (A 26) will switch to thumbnail wheel playback mode. The thumbnail wheel is displayed at the right of the monitor. When rotation of the rotary multi selector is stopped, the thumbnail in the center will be selected and displayed at the left of the monitor.
  • Page 57: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.
  • Page 58: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S700 editing functions are not available for pictures shot with non-COOLPIX S700 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S700 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
  • Page 59: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 43) playback mode and press d.
  • Page 60: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 45) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.
  • Page 61: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.
  • Page 62: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    • When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted. • The COOLPIX S700 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX S700.
  • Page 63: Viewing Pictures By Date

    Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures shot on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back.
  • Page 64: Selecting A Date In List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode Enter list by date mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting C (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. Choose the desired date and press k.
  • Page 65: Using Calendar Mode And List By Date Mode

    Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Select date Select month f (h) (calendar mode g (i) only) Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture View calendar or list by date menu View playback- mode menu Switch to shooting...
  • Page 66: Calendar And List By Date Menus

    Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar and List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures shot on the specified date. D-Lighting* Print set Slide show Delete Protect Small pic.* * During full-frame playback mode only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 51, 52), options can be applied to all pictures shot on the same date, or all pictures shot on the same date can be deleted.
  • Page 67: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Be sure that you do not cover the built-in microphone (A 4) during recording. Enter movie mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.
  • Page 68: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu [Movie options], [Auto-focus mode] (A 58), and [Electronic VR] (A 58) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
  • Page 69 Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small size 320P D Small size 320 M Smaller size 160 N Time-lapse movie P O Stop-motion movie * Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows. All figures are approximate.
  • Page 70: Auto-Focus Mode

    The Movie Menu Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway (default setting) and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. B Full-time AF To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended.
  • Page 71: Time-Lapse Movies

    Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] from the movie menu and press k. Choose [Time-lapse movie P] and press k. Choose the interval between shots and press Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
  • Page 72: Stop-Motion Movies

    The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Shoot a number of still pictures, at no specified interval, and join them for recording as a movie. Use to create a movie that simulates claymation. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press k. Choose playback speed and press k.
  • Page 73: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. • The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie option (A 56) selected in shooting mode. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume.
  • Page 74: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Enter voice recording mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
  • Page 75 Operations During Recording Pause indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording Create index* End recording * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.
  • Page 76: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Enter audio playback mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 62) to display the select sound file screen.
  • Page 77: Deleting Sound Files

    Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Index Use the zoom buttons to adjust audio playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
  • Page 78: Copying Voice Recordings

    When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose [Yes] and press k. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S700 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with non-COOLPIX S700 digital cameras. [No sound file.] Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when E is selected (A 64, step 1), the message [No sound file.] will be displayed.
  • Page 79: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video/USB cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video/USB cable.
  • Page 80: Connecting To A Computer

    (A 70). Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.9) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the...
  • Page 81: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer

    Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select [Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer] and click [OK]. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check [Always use this program for this action.].
  • Page 82 Connecting to a Computer Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
  • Page 83 Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV- compatible audio player.
  • Page 84: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 132) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (A 74) Turn camera off and disconnect audio video/USB cable Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
  • Page 85: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied audio video/USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.
  • Page 86: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 73), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.
  • Page 87: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose [Start print] and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 73), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 88 Connecting to a Printer Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K, to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 89 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in [Print set] (A 78). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose [Start print] and press k. • Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.
  • Page 90: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 132). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
  • Page 91: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose [Date] and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose [Info] and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
  • Page 92: Connecting To A Imagelink-Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer See documentation provided with your printer for information on operating the printer. Attach the Dock Insert PV-17 (supplied) to the printer. Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. Print pictures. Follow the procedures described in the printer manual. Removing the Dock Insert Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift.
  • Page 93: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options. 1, 2 Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector) 2, 3 ISO sensitivity Control camera’s sensitivity to light.
  • Page 94: A Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures shot with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images.
  • Page 95 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
  • Page 96: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
  • Page 97: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
  • Page 98: C Continuous

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or Best Shot Selector (BSS). Flash will be switched off when [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. Single (default setting) One picture is shot each time shutter-release button is pressed.
  • Page 99 Interval Timer Photography Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the [Continuous] menu, and press k. Choose interval between shots and press k. Press d.
  • Page 100: E Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...
  • Page 101: F Color Options

    F Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
  • Page 102: G Af Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied [AF area mode] option. Face priority (default setting) The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face...
  • Page 103 Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Focus Lock To focus on an off-center subject when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode], use focus lock as described below. Position the subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 104 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], or the [Portrait] scene mode or [Night portrait] scene mode is selected during shooting, the face-priority function will be applied. The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera.
  • Page 105: Q Distortion Control

    Q Distortion Control Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame. Distortion at frame peripheries is corrected. Off (default setting) No distortion correction performed. Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) and high-sensitivity shooting modes.
  • Page 106 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Continuous Selecting [Multi-shot 16] for [Continuous] changes image mode setting to [L Normal (2592)]. If [Continuous] mode is restored to options other than [Multi-shot 16], the image mode setting will also be restored. White balance White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when [Black- and-white], [Sepia] or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color options].
  • Page 107: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
  • Page 108 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. • Playback menu: Print set (A 78), Delete (A 98), Protect (A 98), Copy (A 99) •...
  • Page 109: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Start] and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose [Frame intvl], select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing [Start].
  • Page 110: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 96). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.
  • Page 111: Copy

    h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from the copy screen using the rotary multi selector and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
  • Page 112: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
  • Page 113: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by pressing e. Then select F (use the rotary multi selector), and press k. Set up • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). •...
  • Page 114: Welcome Screen

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.
  • Page 115: Date

    d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See step 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 17) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from [Time zone] options.
  • Page 116 The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter (available separately from Nikon) is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. w (Home Time Zone) •...
  • Page 117 Time Zones (A 17) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 16, 103). GMT +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver...
  • Page 118: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is [3]. Photo Info The following display options are available.
  • Page 119: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 79). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures shot while this option is in effect.
  • Page 120 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.
  • Page 121: Vibration Reduction

    g Vibration Reduction Enable or disable vibration reduction for shooting still pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. On (default setting) Vibration reduction is enabled when shooting still pictures.
  • Page 122: Digital Zoom

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification, holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. Digital Zoom will not be activated. (Except when shooting a movie). Notes on Digital Zoom •...
  • Page 123: Auto Off

    • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S700, be sure to format them using this camera.
  • Page 124: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. p Reset All When [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.
  • Page 125 Scene Mode Option Scene menu (A 34) Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 56) Set interval time for Time-lapse movie (A 59) Playback speed for Stop-motion movie (A 60) Auto-focus mode (A 58) Electronic VR (A 58) Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 82) White balance (A 84) Continuous (A 86)
  • Page 126: Firmware Version

    Setup menu: [Date] (A 103), [Date counter] (A 108), [Language] (A 112), and [Video mode] (A 112) r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Default value Text Disable welcome Auto info Auto Default value Default COOLPIX S700 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version...
  • Page 127: Technical Notes

    AC adapter Audio video/USB cable Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S700. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications.
  • Page 128: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    (e.g. “101P_001”; A 40), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A 87), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 62), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.
  • Page 129: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 130: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 30, 109) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance.
  • Page 131: Cleaning

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Caring for the Camera...
  • Page 132: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Warning! Battery exhausted. Q (● blinks red) Warning!! Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
  • Page 133 • Memory card does not contain pictures or No sound file. sound file. File not created with File contains no image COOLPIX S700. data. This file cannot be played back. Problem Solution Format internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 134 Disable protection. Destination in same time zone as home. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Audio video/USB cable If Nikon Transfer displays disconnected during error, click [OK] to exit.
  • Page 135 Display Running out of ink or Printer error. Check printer error. printer status. Specified size of paper is Printer error: check not loaded in printer. paper Paper has jammed in the Printer error: paper printer. No paper is loaded in Printer error: out of printer.
  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply...
  • Page 137 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. [Image mode] not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed).
  • Page 139 Problem Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Camera does not shoot with [Multi-shot 16]. The camera makes a sound when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture.
  • Page 140 • Audio video/USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. • If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer.
  • Page 141: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S700 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor 1/1.72-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 12.43 million Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 7.9-23.7 mm (equivalent with 35 mm [135] format picture angle: 37-111 mm) f/-number f/2.8-5.4...
  • Page 142 Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish • One EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied) • AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon) Approx. 150 shots (EN-EL10) Approx. 89 × 54 × 23 mm (3.5 × 2.1 × 0.9 in.) (excluding projections) Approx.
  • Page 143: Battery Charger Mh

    (W × H × D) Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V DC, 740 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
  • Page 144: Supported Standards

    • ImageLink: The ImageLink standard allows pictures shot with a digital camera to be printed directly on a household printer, without using a computer.
  • Page 145: Index

    Index Symbols R 41 g (tele) 23 f (wide) 23 i Playback zoom 45, 48 h Thumbnail playback 43 k (apply selection) button 5, 9 E Audio playback mode 64 A Auto mode 20 B Calender mode 51 l (delete) button 5, 26, 27, 50, 61, 65 o (exposure compensation) 32 m Flash mode 28 j Help 11...
  • Page 146 Index Distortion control 93 D-Lighting 46, 47 Dock insert 80 DPOF 132 DPOF print 77 DSCN 116 Dusk/dawn i 37 Electronic VR 58 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 116 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 90 File names 116 Fill flash 28 Fireworks show m 39 Firmware version 114...
  • Page 147 Party/indoor f 36 Photo info 106 PictBridge 72, 132 Playback 26, 27, 43, 44, 45 Playback menu 95 Playback mode 26 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Playing voice recordings 64 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual (White balance) 85 Print 74, 75, 78 Print set 78...
  • Page 148 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan YP7H03800101(11) 6MA31311-01...

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