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  • Page 1 The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. D-Lighting technology is provided by o 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 Shooting Suited for the Scene - High- sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Anti-shake Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Wireless Transfer Mode Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Introduction 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 prod- uct will read them.
  • Page 5 • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the...
  • Page 6 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 compli- ance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care...

  • Page 7: Notices

    (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other coun- tries. Users who are unsure as to the...
  • Page 8 Notices FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health prob- lems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are abso- lutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio fre- quency energy (RF) in the micro- wave range while being used.
  • Page 9 Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro- vided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...ii For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices... v About This Manual...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...6 Attaching the Camera Strap ...6 The Monitor...8 Shooting ...8 Playback...9 Basic Operations ... 10 The o (shooting/playback) Button... 10 The D (mode) Button...
  • Page 11 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ...24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode...24 Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode ... 25 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...26 Using the Zoom... 26 Electronic VR ...27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ... 28 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents More on Playback ...52 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ... 52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom... 53 Editing Pictures... 54 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ... 55 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ... 56 Compensating Blurred Images: Electronic VR...57 H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...
  • Page 13 Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer ...95 Removing the Dock Insert... 95 Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus...96 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ... 96 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu...97 Z Image Mode ... 97 d White Balance... 99 I Exp. +/–...101 q Continuous...102 A Best Shot Selector (BSS) ...
  • Page 14 Settings for the Setup Utility...141 Transferring Pictures ... 143 Establishing a Wireless Connection... 143 Uploading Pictures to COOLPIX CONNECT ...145 Transferring Pictures to a Computer (PC Connection) ... 149 Transferring Pictures Not Yet Saved on a Computer - Easy Transfer ... 150 Transferring Pictures Taken on Selected Date - Shooting Date ...

  • Page 15: About This Manual

    About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S7c digital camera. This manual has been 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 16: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam- era 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 17 Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 gov- ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...
  • Page 18 • Access to a COOLPIX CONNECT web site (site for viewing pictures) is not limited to this Ser- vice. A page can be browsed by anyone after the page’s URL is provided to them or made public.
  • Page 19 Service. • You understand that (i) your right to use the Service may be terminated by Nikon and/or (ii) the materials you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Service may be deleted or removed by Nikon in the event you breach the foregoing, or any other terms and conditions that Nikon may require in connection with your use of the Service.

  • Page 20: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Zoom control (c 26) See also: • t (wide): c 26 • v (tele): c 26 • j (thumbnail playback): c 52 • k (playback zoom): c 53 • l (help): c 13 Shutter-release button (c 28) Power-on lamp (c 24) Built-in flash (c 32)
  • Page 21 Rotary multi selector (c 12) H (self-timer) (c 34) F (macro close-up mode) (c 35) m button Monitor (c 8) (c 11, 97, 108) Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c 16, 22) Battery latch (c 16, 17) Tripod socket Multi connector (c 19) Parts of the Camera J (flash mode) (c 32) d (apply selection) button (c 12)

  • Page 22: The Monitor

    The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting q w z q w z q w z fg h ijl fghijl fghijl C D B A C D B A C D B A FEdehi...

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback 2006.10.10 2006.10.10 2006.10.10 12:00 12:00 12:00 I J K I J K I J K Current folder ... 160 File number and type... 160 Internal memory/memory card indicator ... 25 Battery level indicator ... 24 Volume indicator... 59, 76 Voice memo recording guide...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The o (shooting/playback) Button The D (mode) Button Shooting Modes Wireless transfer mode (c 130) Setup mode (c 114) Playback Modes Setup mode (c 114) Voice playback mode (c 79) Press o once in shooting mode to enter full- frame playback;...

  • Page 25: The M Button

    The m Button Press m to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (c 12). • L Shooting menu (c 96) • K High-sensitivity menu (c 36) • n Scene menu (c 37) •...

  • Page 26: The Rotary Multi Selector

    Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector The rotary multi selector is made up of the outer ring, the rotating inner ring (between the outer ring and d button), and the d button. When selecting menus or pictures, you can either press the outer ring up, down, left, or right, or rotate the inner ring.

  • Page 27: Help Displays

    Help Displays Press the zoom control to v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option. • Use the rotary multi selector to show the previous or next menu option. • Press d to display the shooting menu or setup menu for the selected menu option.

  • Page 28: First Steps

    STATION camera connector as shown. Note on the Power Cord Supplied for the Camera (c 15) Only use the power cord for the EH-64 AC adapter supplied for the COOLPIX S7c. USB connector Audio / video connec- (c 85, 88)

  • Page 29: The Ac Adapter

    The AC Adapter The supplied EH-64 AC adapter can: • When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet. • When the camera is turned off, charge the battery in the camera (c 18). It can also be used to power the camera for playback, data transfer, or print- ing (recommended).

  • Page 30: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (c 18). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) termi- nals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

  • Page 31: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera 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 (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). •...

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the COOL-STATION and AC adapter, and plug the power cable into an outlet (c 15). The AC adapter power-on lamp will light. Turn the camera off. If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.
  • Page 33 Charging Without the COOL-STATION • Charging the battery is possible without using the COOL-STATION. Insert the battery into the camera, make sure that the camera is turned off, and connect the AC adapter to the multi connector of the camera directly (c 15). •...

  • Page 34: 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 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press d.
  • Page 35 Edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press d. Edit the month ([M]) and press d. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the year ([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press d after setting each item.

  • Page 36: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (14 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 159). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.

  • Page 37: Removing Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S7c, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 125).

  • Page 38: Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam- eras. Press the power switch.

  • Page 39: Indicators Displayed In L (Auto) Mode

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode Shooting mode M displayed in L (auto) mode Image mode Choose from six options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is E Normal(3072 ×...

  • Page 40: 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 so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 41: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR Electronic VR (c 106) will be enabled in L (auto) mode according to shooting conditions and may be applied to blurred pictures when they are recorded (L is displayed in the monitor when shooting). Electronic VR can be set to [Off] in the [Electronic VR] option of the shooting menu (c 96).

  • Page 42: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indica- tor blinks red.

  • Page 43: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the O (recording to memory card) or M (recording to internal memory) icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed.

  • Page 44: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press o. The last picture taken will be displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures. Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated auto- matically (c 124).

  • Page 45: Viewing Pictures

    Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Record/play voice memo D-Lighting Electronic VR Play back movies View playback menu View playback mode menu Switch to shooting mode Quick Playback Zoom Pressing the zoom control to v (k) during full-frame playback zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c 53).

  • Page 46: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–7.5 m (1 ft.–24 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–4 m (1 ft.–13 ft.). The following flash modes are available: Auto (default for L (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
  • Page 47 • Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. Red-Eye Reduction The COOLPIX S7c is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red-eye”...

  • Page 48: 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, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. Press H (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

  • Page 49: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). Press L (macro mode).

  • Page 50: Shooting Suited For The Scene - High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode

    Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode High-sensitivity Shooting Mode High-sensitivity shooting mode offers the following features: • A higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed will be faster than in L (auto) mode. • Camera shake or blurred subjects will be avoided even in poorly-lit rooms, in sunset, or in night view scenes.

  • Page 51: Assist Modes And Scene Modes

    Assist Modes and Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene” options. Camera settings are automatically opti- mized for the selected subject type. Assist Modes (Four Options) The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots. Portrait Use for portraits.

  • Page 52: Assist Modes

    Assist Modes Compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Taking Pictures in Assist Modes Enter scene mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting n (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Press m to display the scene menu. Choose an assist mode and press d.

  • Page 53: B Portrait Assist

    B Portrait Assist Use this mode for portraits in which the main sub- ject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. Portrait Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are dis- played in the monitor. Portrait left Compose shot with subject in left half of frame.

  • Page 54: E Landscape Assist

    Assist Modes E Landscape Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. Landscape Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed in the monitor. Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity. Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide.

  • Page 55: P Sports Assist

    P Sports Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. Sports Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed. When the image mode is E Normal(3072), camera takes 7 shots at about 1.4 frames per second.

  • Page 56: D Night Portrait Assist

    Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 39). • Electronic VR will be applied when shooting at slow shutter speeds (c 106).

  • Page 57: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Enter scene mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting n (use the rotary multi selec- tor), and then pressing d. Press m. Choose a scene mode and press d. Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Panorama assist].

  • Page 58: Features

    Scene Modes Features C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back- ground lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake in dark places. • Electronic VR (c 106) will be applied when flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, off, slow sync, or when shutter speed is slow.
  • Page 59 G Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night land- scapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 28) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 60 Scene Modes K Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c 28) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    F Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single pan- orama using PictureProject. Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results.
  • Page 62 Scene Modes Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it over- laps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Press the rotary multi selector J when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2.

  • Page 63: Anti-Shake Mode

    Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake Mode Anti-shake mode offers the following features: • This mode reduces effects of camera shake or blurred subjects, and pro- duces clear images. • [Electronic VR] (c 106) and [BSS] (best shot selector) are enabled. Elec- tronic VR compensates blurred images.

  • Page 64: One-Touch Portrait Mode

    One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press the m button when the camera is in L (auto) mode, high-sensitivity shooting mode, scene mode, movie mode, and anti-shake mode. The following features are automatically activated: •...

  • Page 65: The One-Touch Portrait Menu

    The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. In addition to image mode and exposure compensation, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set. Image mode Choose an image size and quality (c 97). Exp.

  • Page 66: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the zoom control to t (j) in full-frame playback (c 30) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following opera- tions can be performed while thumbnails are dis- played: Press Choose pictures...

  • Page 67: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing the zoom control to v (k) during full-frame playback (c 30) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the moni- tor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide in the lower right shows where the part of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 68: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S7c editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX S7c digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S7c is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 69: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when N:u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 53) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom in on the image. Refine copy composition.

  • Page 70: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and con- trast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Display the desired picture in full-frame (c 30) or thumbnail (c 52) playback and press i (m).

  • Page 71: Compensating Blurred Images: Electronic Vr

    Compensating Blurred Images: Electronic VR Vibration reduction is used to create a new image by compensating the blurred image. Created copies are stored as separated files. Choose the desired image in full-frame playback (c 30). When the X indicator is displayed, vibration reduc- tion is not available.

  • Page 72: H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures H 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. I 640×480 Suited to television playback. J 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 73: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with N:O in full-frame playback (c 30). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo will be recorded while the shutter-release button is held down. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the shutter-release button is released.

  • Page 74: Viewing Pictures By Date

    Viewing Pictures by Date Pictures taken on a specific date can be selected for viewing, deletion, print- ing, protection, and transfer. The date can be selected from a calendar or a list. Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode Enter calendar mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting J (use the rotary multi selec- tor), and then pressing d.
  • Page 75 Selecting a Date in List-by-Date Mode Enter list-by-date pressing D, selecting L (use the rotary multi selector) in playback mode, and then press- ing d. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. Choose date and press d. Camera lists up to 30 dates. If pictures exist for more than 30 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others].
  • Page 76 Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode Select date Select month (cal- endar mode only) Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View calendar or list-by-date menu View playback mode menu Switch to shoot- ing mode Notes on Calendar Mode and List-by-date Mode •...
  • Page 77 The following operations are available when in full-frame playback: Press View other pic- tures Zoom in Switch to calen- dar/list-by-date mode playback Record/play voice memo i (m) D-Lighting Electronic VR View movie Delete picture View calendar or list-by-date menu View playback mode menu Switch to shoot- ing mode...
  • Page 78 Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar Mode and List-by-Date Mode Menus Press m in either mode to display the following menus for only the pic- tures taken on the specified date. Print set Slide show Delete Protect Transfer marking Rotate image* Small picture* * During full-frame playback only The procedure for selecting pictures in calendar or date list playback differs...

  • Page 79: Pictmotion By Muvee

    Pictmotion by muvee Pictmotion* creates slide show movies with custom transitions and back- ground music. It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera. * Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies. Creating a Pictmotion Movie This section describes the easiest way to create a Pictmotion movie. Enter Pictmotion mode by press- ing D in playback mode, selecting P (use the rotary...

  • Page 80: Release Button

    Pictmotion by muvee Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Confirm] in the picture selection menu (c 65, step 3) and press d. The check box is selected (y). Choose [All images] or [Choose date] and press d. [All images]: Proceed to step 4 [Choose date]: Proceed to step 3 Select a date and press the shutter-...
  • Page 81 Notes on Pictmotion • Pictmotion supports both still pictures and movie files; note, however, that in the case of movies only a small portion selected from the first 60 seconds of each movie will be included. • If the current memory card holds 20 Pictmotion movies, no additional movies can be cre- ated until an existing movie has been deleted.
  • Page 82 Pictmotion by muvee Other Options for Pictmotion Movies Pressing m in the Pictmotion screen (c 65, step 2) displays the Pictmotion settings menu, while pressing it in the save confirmation dialog (c 65, step 4) displays the change settings menu. The following options are available. Pictmotion settings Background music Exit...
  • Page 83 Viewing Pictmotion Movies Enter Pictmotion playback mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting P (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired Pictmotion movie and press Choose [Play] and press d. Playback starts.

  • Page 84: Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing D in shooting mode, selecting S (use the rotary multi selec- tor), and then pressing d. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

  • Page 85: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. Movie options Choose type of movie that will be recorded. Auto-focus mode Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. Electronic VR Reduce effects of camera shake. c 72 c 75 c 75...

  • Page 86: Selecting Movie Options

    The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option Movies are recorded at 30 frames per TV movie second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pix- 640A els in size. Movies are recorded at 30 frames per Small size second.

  • Page 87: Time-Lapse Movies

    Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Charge the battery before shooting begins. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] and press d. Choose [Time-lapse movieA] and press Choose the interval between shots and press d. Press m.

  • Page 88: Stop-Motion Movies

    The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d. Press m. The camera returns to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame. The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through the lens. Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame.

  • Page 89: Auto-Focus Mode

    Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Z Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed half- (default) way and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release but- ton is not pressed halfway. a Full-time AF To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, it is recommended to use [Single AF].

  • Page 90: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 30), movies are recog- nized by the T icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume.

  • Page 91: 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 D in shooting mode, selecting O (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

  • Page 92: Changing The Sound Quality

    Changing the Sound Quality Press m in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality options. Sound Quality Choose the sound quality for the recording. Option Suited for longer recordings. Normal Record with high quality High sound. Note that sound will (default) not be heard while fast for- warding or rewinding.

  • Page 93: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Enter audio playback mode by pressing D in playback mode, selecting q (use the rotary multi selector), and then press- ing d. Choose the desired file and press d. The selected file will be played back. Control icons File number Playback time Index number...
  • Page 94 Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Press to t (j) to lower volume, or to v (k) to raise volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording at twice the normal speed.

  • Page 95: Copying Voice Recordings

    A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose [Yes] and press d. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S7c may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other make of cam- era. Copy sound files Exit Camera to card...

  • Page 96: Connecting To Televisions, Computers, And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the COOL-STATION to the TV using the supplied A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. • You can play back pictures on a computer transferred via wireless LAN. See “Wireless Transfer Mode” (c 130) for more information. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be...

  • Page 98: Setting The Usb Option

    Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option in the setup menu (c 114) on the camera before con- necting the camera to a computer or printer. Display the setup menu by pressing D, selecting Z (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

  • Page 99: Transferring Pictures To A Computer

    Transferring Pictures to a Computer Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. Turn off the camera. Connect the COOL-STATION to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera on after placing it in the COOL-STATION. At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Trans- fer is launched immediately with recognition of cam- era connection.
  • Page 100 Connecting to a Computer Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 101: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 177) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. • To print pictures directly from the camera, configure the printer connected to the computer as a profile device for wireless transfer mode (c 130). You can also use the optional PD-10 wireless printer adapter in wireless transfer mode (c 158).

  • Page 102: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Set the USB option (c 84) to [PTP]. Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the COOL-STATION to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera on after placing it in the COOL-STATION.

  • Page 103: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 88), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the rotary multi selector to choose a picture and press d. The PictBridge menu is displayed. To choose a picture from a list of six thumbnails, press the zoom control to t (j).

  • Page 104: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose [Start print] and press d. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 88), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 105 Choose the desired paper size and press To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press d. Print selection Select pictures and specify the number of prints for each picture. Proceed to step 5.
  • Page 106 Connecting to a Printer Check the selected pictures you wish to print and press d. To modify selection, press m to return to the previ- ous screen. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the cur-...

  • Page 107: 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 (c 177). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed. 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 108 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. [Date]: Print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 109: Connecting To A Imagelink-Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer See documentation provided with your printer for information on how to operate the printer. Attach the supplied PV-11 dock insert to the printer. Set the USB option (c 84) to [PTP]. Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert.

  • Page 110: 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. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Exp. +/– Adjust exposure for very bright or very dark subjects. Continuous Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence.

  • Page 111: Displaying The Shooting Menu And High-Sensitivity Menu

    • To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press m. Z Image Mode Pictures taken 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 112: Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pic- tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).

  • Page 113: White Balance

    d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

  • Page 114: Preset White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used 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 115: I Exp

    I Exp. +/– Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in incre- ments of EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 8).

  • Page 116: Continuous

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

  • Page 117: Interval Timer Photography

    z Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous menu, and press d.

  • Page 118: A Best Shot Selector (Bss)

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Best Shot Selector (BSS) The “best shot selector” is recommended from situ- ations in which inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. At [On] and [Exposure BSS] settings, the flash auto- matically turns off and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the first picture in each series.

  • Page 119: W Iso Sensitivity

    W 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 taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 120: Af Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Manual Press the rotary multi selector GHIJ to select from 99 focus areas in the frame.

  • Page 121: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L (auto) mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16], or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected, or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].

  • Page 122: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. 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 123: Print Set

    Selecting Multiple Pictures Follow the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 93), deletion (c 111), protection from deletion (c 111), transfer (c 112), rotate (c 112), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 113), or for the welcome screen (c 116).

  • Page 124: Slide Show

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automated “slide show”. Display the slide show menu; use the rotary multi selector to choose [Start] and press d. To change the interval between pictures, choose [Frame intvl], select the desired interval time, and press d before choosing [Start].

  • Page 125: A Delete

    A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic- tures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem- ory card will be deleted. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (c 109).

  • Page 126: E Transfer Marking

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu E Transfer Marking Change transfer marking (E) for existing pictures. When the camera is connected to a computer with PictureProject installed via the supplied USB cable, pressing d transfers only the pictures marked with a E icon (c 85, 155). At the default setting, all pictures are marked for transfer.

  • Page 127: L Copy

    L Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. First, select from the following options. Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Then, select the desired copy option. Choose [Selected images] (c 109) to copy specific pictures in the internal memory or memory card.

  • Page 128: 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. Quick startup Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

  • Page 129: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the mode-selection menu by pressing D. Then select Z (use the rotary multi selector), press d. Set up • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (c 12) • To exit the setup menu, press m. R Menus Choose whether the initial menus displayed for the shooting menu (c 96), high-sensitivity (c 97),...

  • Page 130: H Quick Startup

    To set the welcome screen, [Quick startup] must be set to [Off]. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation (default) Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 131: W Date

    W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See “Setting Display Language, Date, and Time” (c 20-21) for more informa- tion. Time zone Useful when travelling. When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 119) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are displayed.
  • Page 132 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Choose the travel destination time zone and press d. The setting is enabled. Press m to return to shooting or playback mode. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 133 Time Zones (c 20) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (c 20, 117).

  • Page 134: Z Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z 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. Photo Info The following display options are available.

  • Page 135: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 168). Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 136 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken 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.

  • Page 137: Af Assist

    u AF Assist If [Auto] is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. To disable this function, choose [Off]. When set to [Off], the camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.

  • Page 138: I Record Orientation

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu I Record Orientation Choose whether or not to record the orientation of pictures taken in “tall” orientation. Choose [Auto] to record the picture’s orientation detected by the camera’s sensor. The taken picture will be automatically rotated when played back on the camera monitor or with PictureProject.

  • Page 139: M Format Memory/O Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC charger, or remove the battery or memory card during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S7c, for- mat them with [Format]. Repeated recording and deleting of pictures without regular for- matting reduces memory card performance.

  • Page 140: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default) Spanish French Indonesian Italian Dutch Norwegian k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television.

  • Page 141: Reset All

    n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Pop-up menu Flash mode (c 32) Self-timer (c 34) Macro close-up (c 35) Scene mode Scene mode (c 37) Portrait assist (c 39) Landscape assist (c 40) Sports assist (c 41) Night portrait assist (c 42) One-touch portrait menu...
  • Page 142 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting menu Image mode (c 97) White balance (c 99) Exposure compensation (c 101) Continuous (c 102) BSS (c 104) ISO sensitivity (c 105) Color options (c 105) AF area mode (c 106) Electronic VR (c 106) Setup menu Menus (c 115) Quick startup (c 116)

  • Page 143: B Firmware Version

    [Video mode] (c 126) will remain unaffected even if [Reset all] is performed. B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. The 12-digit number displayed below the firmware version is the camera’s MAC address. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu COOLPIX S7c Ver. X.X MAC address XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Back MAC address...

  • Page 144: Wireless Transfer Mode

    Wireless Transfer Mode What is Wireless Transfer Mode? COOLPIX S7c is equipped with a wireless transfer mode, which is based on the IEEE 802.11b/g standard. This section describes how the wireless transfer mode works using the wireless LAN communication feature, and also describes the configuration necessary for wireless transfer mode.
  • Page 145 • If Internet connection is possible from the home wireless LAN (Infrastructure mode), you can use the COOLPIX CONNECT service. However, if the home wireless LAN uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet, the COOLPIX CONNECT service is not available.

  • Page 146: The Features Available In The Wireless Transfer Mode

    The Features Available in the Wireless Transfer Mode The features below are available in the COOLPIX S7c’s wireless transfer mode. Wireless LAN Select SSID mobilepoint HOTSPOT2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5...
  • Page 147 The Features Available in the Wireless Transfer Mode Requirements • Internet-capable wireless LAN (c 134) • Wireless LAN-capable computer with the Setup Utility. • Home wireless LAN (Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure mode) • Wireless LAN-capable computer with the Setup Utility. •...

  • Page 148: For Connection Via Home Wireless Lan

    For Connection via Home Wireless LAN Connect to a home wireless LAN wirelessly and make necessary configura- tions for connecting to COOLPIX CONNECT (via home wireless LAN), con- necting to a computer wirelessly, and for wireless printing. Configuration Procedure This section gives a brief description about the procedure for creating a wire- less connection.
  • Page 149 Configure wireless LAN settings between the cam- era and computer. Set profile name and icon. Configure wireless printing. Configure COOLPIX CONNECT. Configuration completed. Disconnect the computer and camera. For Connection via Home Wireless LAN Create Infra- Create Profile structure (Access...

  • Page 150: Configuring The Camera

    For Connection via Home Wireless LAN Configuring the Camera This section describes the “Configuration Procedure” (c 134) in detail. • To display more information on each step, click [Help]. To cancel configur- ing a profile device, click [Cancel]. Prepare a wireless LAN-capable computer. Install the Setup Utility to the computer.
  • Page 151 Windows: Start the computer and select [Start] > [All programs] > [Wireless Camera Setup Utility] > [Wireless Camera Setup Utility]. Macintosh: Start the computer and open [Applications] > [Nikon Software] > [Wireless Camera Setup Utility] folder. Then double-click the [NkWire- lessSetup] icon.
  • Page 152 For Connection via Home Wireless LAN Choose the connection method. Available profile types (see the list below) for your wireless LAN will be displayed on screen. Select the desired profile type and click [Next]. When selecting [Create an Ad-hoc (Camera to Com- puter) network profile], proceed to step 11 (c 139).
  • Page 153 Enter network settings. Enter the settings for connecting the camera and com- puter via a wireless network. When selecting [Create an Infrastructure (Access Point) network profile] or [Create Infrastructure (Access Point) and Ad-hoc (Camera to Computer) net- work profiles] in step 8, select a network name from the [Network Name (SSID)] list.
  • Page 154 If no printers are connected to the computer, click [Next] without selecting a printer. Configure COOLPIX CONNECT. If using COOLPIX CONNECT, enter the profile name for COOLPIX CONNECT. • Check [Create a COOLPIX CONNECT Profile] and enter a profile name (up to 16 single byte alphanu- merical characters) and click [Next].

  • Page 155: Settings For The Setup Utility

    Settings for the Setup Utility When configuring a profile using the Setup Utility, refer to the description for each item listed below. Settings are the same for Windows and Macintosh. Settings Network name Enter the network ID for the computer. Choose a value dis- (SSID)* played.

  • Page 156: Port Number

    IP Address Wireless LAN Channels Wireless LAN channels for the COOLPIX S7c are from 1 to 11. Make sure that the channel for your computer’s wireless LAN device is set to a channel between 1 and 11 (inclusive). MAC Address Filtering When MAC address filtering is enabled, only devices with an authorized MAC address can access the wireless LAN.

  • Page 157: Transferring Pictures

    Choose the desired transfer or printing method and press d. When selecting [COOLPIX CONNECT], see “Upload- ing Pictures to COOLPIX CONNECT” (c 145). When selecting [Wireless Printing], see “Printing Pic- tures (Wireless Printing)” (c 158). When selecting other options, see “Transferring Pic- tures to a Computer (PC Connection)”...
  • Page 158 Transferring Pictures When Transfer is Complete The message shown at right is displayed when the transfer is complete. • To repeat the transfer, press d. • To exit wireless transfer mode, press D and choose another mode, or turn off the camera. Wireless Transfer LED The wireless transfer LED (c 6) is located on the side of the camera (inside the antenna).

  • Page 159: Uploading Pictures To Coolpix Connect

    Uploading Pictures to COOLPIX CONNECT To use COOLPIX CONNECT, perform the following procedures. Choose [COOLPIX CONNECT] in step 3 of “Establishing a Wireless Connection” (c 143) and press d. Enter your e-mail address correctly. Choose [Input] in the sender information entry screen and press d.
  • Page 160 Transferring Pictures Choose [All images] or [Choose date] and press d. When choosing [All images], select the desired pic- tures (up to 30) and press d to mark. Then press the shutter-release button to apply selection. When choosing [Choose date], select the shooting date and press d to mark.
  • Page 161 Choose recipient e-mail address and press the shutter-release button. Choose e-mail address and press d to mark. Choose [New] and press d to add recipients. Enter e- mail address correctly in the address screen and press the shutter-release button. For information on how to enter characters, see “Entering Characters on the Camera”...
  • Page 162 Transferring Pictures Entering Characters on the Camera When using COOLPIX CONNECT service, you can set profiles with the camera, without using the Setup Utility. From the camera you can enter characters for information such as the e-mail address (up to 64) and its (sender) name (up to 16), user ID and password.

  • Page 163: Transferring Pictures To A Computer (Pc Connection)

    Transferring Pictures to a Computer (PC Connection) The following transfer method can be selected in step 3 of “Establishing a Wireless Connection” (c 143): • Highlight an option and press d. The message “Connecting to (profile name)” will be displayed while the camera connects. •...

  • Page 164: Transferring Pictures Not Yet Saved On A Computer - Easy Transfer

    When transfer is complete, press d to return to the SSID selection menu. To end wireless transfer mode, see “When Transfer is Complete” (c 144). Function selection menu COOLPIX CONNECT Easy Transfer (PM) Easy Trans. (no PM) Shooting date Selected Images...

  • Page 165: Transferring Pictures Taken On Selected Date - Shooting Date

    Note on Transferring Pictures with [Shooting Date] Pictures taken without the date and time set (c 20, 117) cannot be chosen for transfer with [Shooting date]. Transferring Pictures Function selection menu COOLPIX CONNECT Easy Transfer (PM) Easy Trans. (no PM) Shooting date Selected Images Shooting date 1 0 .

  • Page 166: Transferring Selected Pictures - Selected Images

    Note on the n icon The n icon displayed in step 2 will disappear once transfer is complete (picture selection is cleared each time transfer is completed). Function selection menu COOLPIX CONNECT Easy Transfer (PM) Easy Trans. (no PM) Shooting date...

  • Page 167: Immediately Transferring Pictures Taken - Shoot & Transfer

    Immediately Transferring Pictures Taken - Shoot & Transfer Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Shoot & Transfer] in step 3 of “Establish- ing a Wireless Connection” (c 143) and press d. When multiple computers are set as profiles for the infrastructure network, the profile selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 168 Transferring Pictures Changing Settings for Shoot and Transfer Press m in the shooting screen (for shoot and transfer) and the shoot and transfer menu will be displayed. Confirm Transfer Off (default) Save Images Off (default) Image Mode White Balance Exp. +/– ISO Sensitivity Color Options AF Area Mode...

  • Page 169: Transferring Pictures Marked With The Transfer Icon - Marked Images

    Transferring Pictures Marked with the Transfer Icon - Marked Images Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Marked images] in step 3 of “Establish- ing a Wireless Connection” (c 143) and press d. Transfer pictures. Pictures marked with the g (transfer) icon (c 112) will be transferred.

  • Page 170: Transferring Pictures Using A Computer - Pc Mode

    Transferring Pictures Transferring Pictures Using a Computer - PC Mode Use the rotary multi selector to choose [PC mode] in step 3 of “Establishing a Wireless Connection” (c 143) and press When multiple computers are set as profiles for the infrastructure network, the profile selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 171 Message Displayed During Transfer The message shown at right is displayed in the monitor during picture transfer. The antenna icon indicates signal strength (5-levels). The icon changes to red when outside the network area. When signal strength is poor, remove any obstacles between the camera antenna and computer (or access point).

  • Page 172: Printing Pictures (Wireless Printing)

    Transferring Pictures Printing Pictures (Wireless Printing) After selecting a profile or selecting [Function selec- tion menu] > [Wireless Printing], press d. The wire- less printing menu is displayed. To select multiple pictures and print, perform the same procedures as for direct printing (c 90). Switching the Printer When using multiple printers, the printer can be switched by using the Setup Utility.

  • Page 173: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable bat- Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery tery Battery charger MH-62 battery charger AC adapter EH-64 AC adapter Cradle MV-15 COOL-STATION ImageLink-compati- PV-11 dock insert ble printer adapter USB cable UC-E10 USB cable A/V cable EG-E5000 audio/video cable...

  • Page 174: Image File And Folder Names

    (e.g., “101P_001”; c 47), “INTVL” for inter- val timer photography (e.g., “101INTVL”; c 103), “SOUND” or “SOUNE” for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”; c 77), 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 175 • Files copied using [Copy] > [Selected images] or [Copy sound files] > [Selected files] are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. [Copy] > [All images] and [Copy sound files] > [Selected files] copy all folders from the source medium;...

  • Page 176: 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 177: The Battery

    The AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; c 6, 123) used in the 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 (c 18).

  • Page 178: 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 service representative.

  • Page 179: 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 S (blinks) Clock not set. Battery running low. Warning! Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus.
  • Page 180 Error Messages Display Out of memory M or O Image cannot be saved M or O Sound file cannot be saved M or O Image has already been modified. D-Lighting cannot be used. Cannot record movie. Memory contains no images No sound file.
  • Page 181 Wait until message has cleared from display and camera has zoomed all the way out. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Turn camera off and remove obstruction. • Picture is considerably blurred •...
  • Page 182 Turn camera off, remove camera’s internal cir- and reinsert battery, and cuitry. turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Running out of ink or Check printer. After printer error. checking the ink or solv- ing the problem, select [Resume] and press d to resume printing.

  • Page 183: Wireless Transfer Mode

    Wireless Transfer Mode Display Transfer error Error during image trans- fer. Profile not regis- No profile devices are tered. Set up profile. configured for wireless transfer. Battery exhausted. Battery ran out during Transfer terminated. image transfer. Failed to connect to Selected profile cannot (SSID/profile device) be used.
  • Page 184 Error Messages Display Connection error. User information incorrect Mailbox is full Service not available Cannot use COOLPIX Problem Wireless connection to Check signal strength. the profile was termi- Move the camera closer nated. to the profile device or remove obstruction between the camera and device.

  • Page 185: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply...
  • Page 186 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon 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 187 Problem Pictures are blurred Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used 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...
  • Page 188 Camera may be unable to create Pictmo- tion movies using pictures recorded with other cameras. Other cameras may be unable to play Pictmotion movies cre- ated with COOLPIX S7c. 32, 46 42, 50 – – 76, 54...
  • Page 189 PictureProject to transfer pic- tures. Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX S7c. d cannot be used to transfer pictures from internal memory when [Mass stor- age] is selected for [USB] or if memory card is locked.

  • Page 190: Wireless Transfer

    Troubleshooting Wireless Transfer Problem The camera is not detected by the Wireless Camera Setup Util- ity. SSID is not displayed. Connection to the access point or server failed. Wireless transfer was terminated during image transfer, and trans- fer failed. Pictmotion movies were not wire- lessly transferred.

  • Page 191: 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 192: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S7c Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image size (pixels) Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Center, manual (99 focus area) AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2...
  • Page 193 Supported Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, languages Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery • EH-64 AC adapter (supplied) (supplied) Specifications...
  • Page 194 Specifications Charging time Battery life Dimensions Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal. Number of shots may differ depending on conditions such as the interval between shots, menu display time or image playback time.
  • Page 195 Approximate weight 17 g (0.6 oz), excluding terminal cover 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. Specifications...

  • Page 196: Index

    Close up (M) 45 Close-up 35, 45 Color options 105, 107 Computer 82–86, 126 copying pictures to 82–85 Confirm Transfer 154 Continuous 102, 107 COOLPIX CONNECT 130, 145 COOL-STATION 14 Copy 113 Copy (O) 46 Crop 55 Cyanotype 105 Date 20–21, 117, 121...
  • Page 197 Date imprint 121 Daylight saving time 117 DCF 177 DC-IN connector 14 Delete 111 Design rule for Camera File System 177 Digital Print Order Format 93–94, 177 D-Lighting 56 Dock insert 95 DPOF 177 DSCN 160 Dusk/dawn (J) 44 Easy Transfer 150 Electronic VR 57, 75, 106 E-mail 97 Entering characters 148...
  • Page 198 Index Pictmotion 72 small size 72 smaller size 72 Stop-motion movie 72 Time-lapse movie 72 TV movie 72 Movies 70, 76 deleting 76 playback 76 recording 70 Multi connector 7 Museum (N) 45 Night landscape (G) 45 Night portrait (D) 37 One-touch portrait mode 50 menu 51 taking pictures 50...
  • Page 199 USB 126 cable 85, 88 connection 83–84, 126 Video mode 126 Voice Memos 59 Voice recordings Copying 81 making 77 menu 78 Playing 79 WAV 160 Welcome screen 114 White balance 99, 107 preset 100 Wireless Camera Setup Utility 131 Wireless LED 6 Wireless Printer Adapter PD-10 158 Wireless Printing 158...
  • Page 200 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. Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8331, Japan...

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