Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
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Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index...
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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
Page 5 Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
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
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. Notice for customers in Europe 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 A (Shooting Mode) Button...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The b (Movie-record) Button ...8 The Rotary Multi Selector...9...
Page 10 Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode... 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode ...22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures ...28 Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)...28 Deleting Pictures...28...
Page 11 More on Playback... 73 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode...73 Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information ...74 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...75 Calendar Display...77 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...78 Selecting a Playback Mode...79 Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ...80 Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode...80 Operations in Auto Sort Mode ...82 Auto Sort Menu ...82...
Page 12 Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ...110 Connecting to a TV... 110 Connecting to a Computer... 112 Before Connecting the Camera... 112 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ... 113 Charging While Connecting to a Computer ... 117 Connecting to a Printer...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S8000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures 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
Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery charger, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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 Lens cover closed Zoom control...25 f : wide...25 g : tele ...25 h : thumbnail playback... 75, 77 i : playback zoom ...78 j : help...11 Shutter-release button... 11, 26 Self-timer lamp ...33 AF-assist illuminator...
Page 17 Monitor ...6, 23 Rotary multi selector... 9 A (shooting mode) button ...8, 40 b (movie-record) button ...8, 104 Charge lamp ...15, 117 Flash lamp ...32 Speaker...95, 109 Tripod socket d button...10, 41, 86, 106, 125 l (delete) button... 28, 29, 95, 109 Cover latch...12, 20 13 14 Battery-chamber/...
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). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 131). Shooting 10 10 Shooting mode*...22, 55, 67, 70...
Page 19 Playback Date of recording ...18 Time of recording...18 Protect icon ...93 Volume indicator ...95, 109 Category icon in auto sort mode Battery level indicator ...22 Movie options ...109 Image mode ...42 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames ...28 (b) Movie length...109 The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed.
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button The c (Playback) Button The b (Movie-record) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 40).
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 apply selections. Press the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right or rotate it to select options, or press the k (apply selection) button. Shooting Rotate to select an item* Display n (self-timer)
Page 22: The D Button
Basic Operations The d Button Display the available menus in the current mode Display the movie menu (in shooting mode) Display the setup menu Displayed when previous menu items are available Choose a menu item and press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to display the set of options Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu...
Page 23: Help Displays
Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
Page 24: First Steps
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the cover latch to Y side ( 1 ) and open the cover ( 2 ).
Page 25: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ).
Page 26: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.
Page 27 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About four hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.
Page 28 Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S8000 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (A 112, 140). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65...
Page 29: Turning On And Off The Camera
Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.
Page 30: 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 (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.
Page 31 Edit the date and time. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item. Press to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) Press...
Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 149). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.
Page 33: Formatting Memory Cards
• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S8000 (A 138). The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock”...
Page 34: Basic Photography And Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures 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 (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.
Page 35: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.
Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture
Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Do not hold down the built-in flash. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, built-in flash, AF assist- illuminator and microphone. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
Page 37: Using The Zoom
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate Zoom out Zoom in the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame.
Page 38: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11). The camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.
Page 39: During Recording
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Page 40: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. The last picture taken will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to view previous or subsequent pictures (A 9).
Page 41: Displaying Shooting Information
Operations Available in Playback Mode See “More on Playback” (A 73) or “Editing Pictures” (A 97) for more information. Displaying Shooting Information Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the histogram and shooting information (A 74). Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode.
Page 42: Using The Flash
Using the Flash When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-5.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.- 18 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.9-3.7 m (2 ft. 11 in.-12 ft.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The following flash modes are available.
Page 43: Setting The Flash Mode
Setting the Flash Mode Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode). The flash mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press the k button. The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.
Page 44 Using the Flash The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. •...
Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
Page 46: Macro Mode
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). Press the rotary multi selector p (macro mode).
Page 47: Adjusting Brightness, Vividness, And Hue In A (Auto) Mode
Adjusting Brightness, Vividness, and Hue in A (Auto) Mode When taking a picture in A (auto) mode, brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted using the creative slider. o Brightness (Exp. +/–) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
Page 48 Adjusting Brightness, Vividness, and Hue in A (Auto) Mode Adjust brightness, vividness, or hue. • The slider is highlighted when o or G is selected and the k button is pressed in step 2, while z is highlighted when F is selected and the k button is pressed in step 2.
Page 49 Adjusting Brightness, Vividness, and Hue in A (Auto) Mode Brightness Adjustment (Exposure Compensation) Brightness of the entire image can be adjusted. • To make the picture brighter, move the slider in the “+” direction. • To make the picture darker, move the slider in the “–” direction.
Page 50 Adjusting Brightness, Vividness, and Hue in A (Auto) Mode Vividness Adjustment (Saturation Adjustment) Vividness of the entire image can be adjusted. • Positioning the slider above the midpoint increases vividness while positioning it below the midpoint decreases vividness. • When z is highlighted (vividness adjustment is set to off), the midpoint vividness setting on the slider will be applied.
Page 51: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) In Other Shooting Modes
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) in Other Shooting Modes Exposure compensation is also used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker in the following shooting modes. • Scene mode (A 55) • Smart portrait mode (A 67) •...
Page 52: More On Shooting
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), and s (subject tracking) modes. Press the A button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to select a shooting mode and press the k button.
Page 53: Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other shooting modes.
Page 54: A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Page 55 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB 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).
Page 56: B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M 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 57: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Page 58: G Metering
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) G Metering A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) The camera sets exposure for the entire frame.
Page 59: C Continuous
C Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, and focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.
Page 60: E Iso Sensitivity
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Note on BSS BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down. Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 148) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images.
Page 61: G Af Area Mode
G AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the specified setting.
Page 62: More Information
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. Note on AF Area Mode There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously”...
Page 63: Face Priority
Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a human face, face recognition, which the camera automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, starts. The face priority function is activated in the following situations. • AF area mode (A 49) is set to Face priority •...
Page 64: I Autofocus Mode
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Notes on Face Priority • If the camera is unable to recognize any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto.
Page 65: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Flash mode Continuous (A 47) Image mode Continuous (A 47) White balance Hue (A 38) Metering Digital zoom (A 135) Continuous Self-timer (A 33) ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 47) AF area mode...
Page 66 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Restricted function Blink warning Continuous (A 47) Digital zoom Continuous (A 47) More Information See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 135) for more information. Setting When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, Blink warning is disabled.
Page 67: Shooting Suited To Scenes (Scene Mode)
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow j Night landscape k Close-up m Fireworks show n Copy Selecting a Scene Mode Press the A button in shooting...
Page 68: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector) scene mode, the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes: •...
Page 69 Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 55). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •...
Page 70: Selecting A Scene Mode To Take Pictures (Features)
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 56) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30);...
Page 71: Night Portrait O
e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience. • The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See “Face Priority”...
Page 72 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 73 k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 34) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to zoom position.
Page 74 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) u Food This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 34) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to zoom position.
Page 75 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 76 Shooting Suited to Scenes (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. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 65) for more information.
Page 77: Shooting For A Panorama
Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 133) to Off in setup menu (A 124) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting- mode selection menu and use the...
Page 78 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 42) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Page 79: Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting- mode selection menu, use the...
Page 80 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to recognize faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 52) for more information. Notes on Skin Softening •...
Page 81: Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu. Press the d button (A 10) in smart portrait mode (A 67) to display the smart portrait menu and use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to apply options. Image mode Adjust Image mode (A 42).
Page 82: Focusing On A Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Select the subject which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a person’s face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking).
Page 83 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink.
Page 84: Subject Tracking Menu
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Subject Tracking Menu The following options can be applied in the subject tracking menu. Press the d button (A 10) in subject tracking mode (A 70) to display the subject tracking menu and use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to apply settings. Image mode Adjust Image mode (A 42).
Page 85: More On Playback
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display pictures that have been taken (A 28). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Select pictures View thumbnails/ f (h) enable calendar display...
Page 86: Displaying The Histogram And Shooting Information
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Switch to shooting mode Viewing Pictures When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A 51) are displayed in full-frame playback mode, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the recognized face.
Page 87: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 73) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode). The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase the number of...
Page 88 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked using Print set (A 87) or Protect (A 93) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Mode When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 80), the picture’s category icon is displayed at right above the monitor.
Page 89: Calendar Display
Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 75), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display. Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.
Page 90: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 73) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations are available while picture display is enlarged.
Page 91: Selecting A Playback Mode
Selecting a Playback Mode Select a playback mode from c (playback), F (auto sort), and C (list by date) modes. Press the c button in playback mode. The playback-mode selection menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to select a playback mode and press the k button.
Page 92: Finding Pictures In Auto Sort Mode
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Z Smile U Landscape D Movie...
Page 93: Auto Sort Mode Categories
• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 96), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S8000 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Page 94: Operations In Auto Sort Mode
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. Select a category Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Auto Sort Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options.
Page 95: Viewing Pictures By Date (List By Date)
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu (A 85) is displayed and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection settings.
Page 96: Operations In List By Date Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode...
Page 97: List By Date Menu
List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. ➝A 99 Quick retouch* ➝A 100 D-Lighting* ➝A 101 Skin softening* ➝A 87 Print set ➝A 90 Slide show...
Page 98: Playback Options: Playback Menu
Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening Make facial skin tones softer.
Page 99: Print Set (Creating A Dpof Print Order)
a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”...
Page 100 Playback Options: Playback Menu Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
Page 101: Date Imprint
Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 164) printer that supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. •...
Page 102: Slide Show
Playback Options: Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M 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 the k button.
Page 103: Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)
c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Select pictures from the picture selection screen and delete them. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 92) for more information. Erase all images Delete all pictures.
Page 104: Selecting Pictures
Playback Options: Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following menu selections: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 87), Delete>Erase selected images (A 91), Protect (A 93), Rotate image (A 93), and Copy>Selected images (A 96) •...
Page 105: Protect
d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 92) for more information.
Page 106: E Voice Memos
Playback Options: Playback Menu E Voice Memos c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 73) or thumbnail playback mode (A 75) and press the d button.
Page 107: Playing Voice Memos
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S8000 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 108: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
Playback Options: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to select a destination option to which pictures are copied and press the k button.
Page 109: Editing Pictures
Editing Pictures Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S8000 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 150). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation Quick retouch (A 99) have been enhanced.
Page 110 Editing Functions Original and Edited Pictures • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original. •...
Page 111: Picture Editing
Picture Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 73) or thumbnail playback mode (A 75) and press the d button.
Page 112: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast
Picture Editing I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 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 in full-frame playback mode (A 73) or thumbnail playback mode (A 75) and press the d button.
Page 113: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera recognizes faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 73) or thumbnail playback mode (A 75) and press the d button.
Page 114: Small Picture: Resizing Pictures
Picture Editing g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available.
Page 115: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 78) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 73) to zoom in on the image.
Page 116: Movie Recording And Playback
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies High-definition movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone can be recorded. • The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 107). Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode.
Page 117 Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 149). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. •...
Page 118: Movie Menu
Recording Movies Movie Menu The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Movie options Select an option for movie recording. Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses during movie recording. Displaying the Movie Menu Press the d button in shooting mode.
Page 119: D Movie Options
D Movie Options Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie menu) (A 106) M D Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option x HD 720p (1280 ×...
Page 120: I Autofocus Mode
Recording Movies I Autofocus Mode Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie menu) (A 106) M I Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed. Camera focuses continuously.
Page 121: Movie Playback
* The rotary multi selector can also be rotated to advance or rewind the movie. Note on Playing Back Movies The COOLPIX S8000 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Deleting Movies...
Page 122: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play pictures or movies back on the television. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV for high-definition display. Turn off the camera.
Page 123: Video Mode
Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. The camera enters playback mode and pictures are displayed on the television. While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.
Page 124: Connecting To A Computer
Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging. • If the AC Adapter EH-62F (A 149) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S8000 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the...
Page 125: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The camera is automatically turned on and the power-on lamp will light.
Page 126 Connecting to a Computer Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S8000 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and Printers K S8000 screen.
Page 127: Disconnecting The Camera
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed. For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX (A 116). Disconnecting the camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
Page 128 Connecting to a Computer Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All Programs>ViewNX>ViewNX). Double-clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX. Macintosh Open Applications and double-click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Page 129: Charging While Connecting To A Computer
Charging While Connecting to a Computer When connecting the camera to a computer via the supplied USB cable while Auto (default setting) is selected for the Charge by computer option (A 140) in the setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
Page 130: Connecting To A Printer
• When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S8000 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapters as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
Page 131: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. The camera is automatically turned on. When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen ( 1 ) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen ( 2 ).
Page 132: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 119), follow the procedures described below to print a picture. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.
Page 133: Printing Multiple Pictures
Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 119), follow the procedures described below to print multiple pictures.
Page 134 Connecting to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using settings on the printer, choose Default in the paper size option. Choose Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
Page 135 Print all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start print. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.
Page 136: Basic Camera Setup
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings.
Page 137: Displaying The Setup Menu
Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Press the d button. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in scene mode, press the rotary multi selector (A 9) J to display the tabs.
Page 138: Menus
Setup Menu a Menus d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. w Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. x Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single screen. Set up Menus Welcome screen...
Page 139: Welcome Screen
c Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M c Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen.
Page 140: Date
Setup Menu d Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. •...
Page 141: Time Zone
Press K. The travel destination screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour.
Page 142 Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option. UTC +/– –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver...
Page 143: Monitor Settings
e Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
Page 144: Date Imprint (Imprinting Date And Time)
Setup Menu f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 89).
Page 145: Vibration Reduction
g Vibration Reduction d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M g Vibration reduction Select the vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.
Page 146: U Motion Detection
Setup Menu U Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Page 147: Af Assist
h AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.
Page 148: Sound Settings
Setup Menu i Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.
Page 149: Auto Off
k Auto Off d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode (A 17) to save power.
Page 150: Format Memory/M Format Card
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S8000. Format memory All images will...
Page 151: Language
n Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian H TV Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M H TV settings Adjust settings for connection to a television.
Page 152: Charge By Computer
Setup Menu V Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M V Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A 117). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
Page 153: Blink Warning
d Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M d Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face priority (A 51) when shooting in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 49) is selected for AF area mode option).
Page 154 Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Enlarge the detected face that blinked Switch to full-frame...
Page 155: Reset All
p Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 125) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 30) Self-timer (A 33) Macro mode (A 34) Creative slider adjustment (A 35) Exposure compensation (A 39)
Page 156 Setup Menu Subject Tracking Menu Option Autofocus mode (A 72) Face priority tracking (A 72) Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 107) Autofocus mode (A 108) Setup Menu Option Menus (A 126) Welcome screen (A 127) Photo info (A 131) Brightness (A 131) Date imprint (A 132) Vibration reduction (A 133)
Page 157: Firmware Version
• Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (A 150) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 91) before selecting Reset all. •...
Page 158: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 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 159: The Battery
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use. • When charging the COOLPIX S8000 using the Charging AC adapter EH-68P or a computer, the charge capacity may decrease at ambient temperatures 45 °C to 60 °C (113 °F to 140 °F).
Page 160: Cleaning
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other Lens stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the...
Page 161: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F AC adapter Be sure that the AC adapter cord has been properly aligned in AC adapter and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 162: Image/Sound File And Folder Names
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included) and movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Quick retouch copies, D-Lighting copies and Skin...
Page 163: 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) Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Battery temperature is Battery temperature high.
Page 164 Be sure to select No and make Memory card has not copies of any pictures which been formatted for use need to be kept before in COOLPIX S8000. formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card.
Page 165 Display Time out error while recording movie on the Cannot record movie. memory card. No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. Memory contains no images. No pictures are contained in the category selected in auto sort mode. File contains no image data.
Page 166 Error Messages Display Lens error Communications error System error Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check ink Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Turn camera off and then on again.
Page 167: 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. Display, Settings, and Power Supply Problem • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the power •...
Page 168 Troubleshooting Problem Date not imprinted on pictures even when Date imprint is enabled. Camera settings reset. Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Page 169 Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode. Camera cannot focus. Pictures are blurred. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used.
Page 170 Troubleshooting Problem 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). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).
Page 171 Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S8000 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to a size of 320 ×...
Page 172 • The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S8000 and pictures copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Page 173: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S8000 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.2 million Image sensor Lens 10× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.4-54.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30-300mm Focal length lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.5–5.6...
Page 174 Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (A auto mode) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output HDMI output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life* Dimensions (W ×...
Page 175 • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
Page 176: Supported Standards
Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.
Page 177: Index
Index Symbols R 66 g (Tele) 25 f (Wide) 25 i Playback zoom 78 h Thumbnail playback 75 A Auto mode 22 C Scene mode 55 F Smart portrait mode 67 s Subject tracking mode 70 c Playback mode 28 F Auto sort mode 80 C List by date mode 83 z Setup menu 124...
Page 178 Index Date imprint 132 Daylight 44 Daylight saving time 18, 129 Delete 28, 91, 95, 109 Digital zoom 25, 135 Direct print 118 D-Lighting 100 DPOF 164 DPOF print 123 DSCN 150 Dusk/dawn i 60 EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) 14 EN-EL12 12, 14 Exposure compensation 35, 39 Extension 150 Eyelet for camera strap 5...
Page 179 Monitor display settings 131 Monitor settings 131 Motion detection 23, 134 Movie length 107 Movie menu 106 Movie playback 109 Movie recording 104 Movie settings 106 Movie shooting button 8 Multi-shot 16 47 Museum l 62 Night landscape j 60 Night portrait e 59 Nikon Transfer 113 Number of exposures remaining 22, 43...
Page 180 Index SSCN 150 Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 72 Subject tracking mode 70 Sunset h 60 Tele 25 Television 110 Thumbnail display 75 Thumbnail playback 75 Time difference 130 Time zone 128, 130 Tripod socket 5 TV 110 TV settings 139 USB cable 14, 112, 113, 119 VGA 107 Vibration reduction 23, 133...
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