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Nikon Coolpix S640 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • 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 Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

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

  • Page 7: Notices

    Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 8: Notice For Customers In Canada

    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 ...9 The Rotary Multi Selector...10 The d button ...12...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Exposure Compensation ...36 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 37 Shooting in Scene Mode ...37 Choosing a Scene Mode ...37 Features ...38 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) ...45 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...47 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...49 F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ...
  • Page 11 D Movies ... 76 Recording Movies ...76 The Movie Menu...77 D Selecting Movie Options...77 I Autofocus Mode ...77 Movie Playback ...78 Deleting Movie Files...78 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 79 Connecting to a TV...79 Connecting to a Computer...80 Before Connecting the Camera...80 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...81 Charging While Connecting to a Computer ...84...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents a Menus ... 118 c Welcome Screen... 119 d Date ... 120 e Monitor Settings ... 123 f Date Imprint ... 124 g Vibration Reduction... 125 U Motion Detection... 126 h AF Assist... 127 u Digital Zoom ... 127 i Sound Settings...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 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

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

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Zoom control...27 : Wide ...27 : Tele...27 : Thumbnail playback...57, 59 : Playback zoom...60 : Help ...13 Shutter-release button... 13, 28 Power switch/Power-on lamp ... 19, 128 Built-in microphone...67, 76 Built-in flash...32 Self-timer lamp...34 AF-assist illuminator...127...
  • Page 17 Monitor ...6, 25 Rotary multi selector...10 A (shooting mode) button ... 8 Charge lamp ...17, 84 Flash lamp ...33 Tripod socket d button... 12, 95, 110, 117 l (delete) button...30, 31, 68, 78 Cover latch...14, 22 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover...14, 22 12 13 9 10 Power connector cover (for optional...

  • 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 and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 123). Shooting 23 22 Shooting mode*...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ...20 Time of recording...20 Protect icon ...113 Volume indicator ...68, 78 Auto sort folder icon ...64 Battery level indicator ...24 Image mode ...96 Movie option ...78 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames ...30 (b) Movie length...78 1 The icons for auto sorting playback folder selected in playback will appear.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The A (shooting mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Use the rotary multi selector (A 10) to select the following shooting modes. Auto mode While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the A button to continue shooting without changing the shooting mode. •...

  • Page 21: The C (Playback) Button

    The c (playback) Button Playback-mode Selection Menu Use the rotary multi selector (A 10) to select the following playback modes. Play While the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, press the c button to return to the current playback mode without changing the mode. •...

  • Page 22: The Rotary Multi Selector

    Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selections. Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 32) menu Display n (self-timer) (A 34) menu Display p (macro mode) (A 35) menu * Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

  • Page 23: Menu Display

    Menu Display Choose the option above* Choose the option on the left*/ Return display to the previous screen Choose the option below* * Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector. Note on the Rotary Multi Selector In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K.

  • Page 24: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d button • Upper tab: Displays the menus for the current mode used • Lower tab: Displays the setup menu Displayed when there are one or more menu options to follow Displayed when there are previous menu options Select an item, then press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.

  • Page 25: 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. Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.

  • Page 26: First Steps

    First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 16). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A 19) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are 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 shown (1).

  • Page 28: 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 29 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. • The camera’s charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. • About 4 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 30 Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S640 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN- EL12 (A 131). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65...

  • Page 31: Turning On And Off The Camera

    Turning On and Off the Camera 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. Press the power switch again to turn off the camera. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

  • Page 32: 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 33 Edit the date. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝...

  • Page 34: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 45 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 138). 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 35: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting (A 129) permanently deletes all data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 36: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take 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. •...

  • Page 37: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approx. 45 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card.

  • Page 38: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker. • When taking pictures in the portrait (vertical) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

  • Page 39: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

  • Page 40: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 13). • Camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green.

  • Page 41: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display 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 42: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. • The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K, to view additional pictures (A 10). •...

  • Page 43: Deleting Multiple Pictures

    Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Thumbnail display/ f (h) Calendar display Display shooting information Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Pressing the c Button to Turn on the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode.

  • Page 44: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5 to 4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to auto). The following flash modes are available.

  • Page 45: Flash Setting

    This camera uses Advanced Red-eye Reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded.

  • Page 46: 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. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 125) to Off in the setup menu (A 116) when using a tripod. Press n (self-timer).

  • Page 47: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7 in.). Press p (macro mode).

  • Page 48: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the exposure and press the k button.

  • Page 49: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait e Night portrait f Party/indoor i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape l Museum m Fireworks show p Panorama assist...

  • Page 50: Features

    Shooting in Scene Mode Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 32), n = self-timer (A 34), p = macro mode (A 35), o = exposure compensation (A 36). x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.

  • Page 51: Night Portrait O

    d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 52 Shooting in Scene Mode f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake.
  • Page 53 i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
  • Page 54 Shooting in Scene Mode k Close-up Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 35) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. •...
  • Page 55 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
  • Page 56 Shooting in Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 49) for more information.

  • Page 57: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

    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 the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes. •...
  • Page 58 Shooting in Scene Mode Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the expected scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A 37). Focusing When Using Scene Auto Selector Mode •...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures In Food Mode

    Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food. Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose u Food (A 37). • Macro mode (A 35) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

  • Page 60: Take The Picture

    Shooting in Scene Mode Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down. •...

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 125) in the setup menu (A 116) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use...

  • Page 62: More Information

    Shooting in Scene Mode Shoot the second picture. • Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image. Press the k button when shooting is complete.

  • Page 63: F Taking Pictures Of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Using Smart Portrait Mode At the default setting, the camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically (smile timer function). The skin softening function makes a human subject’s skin appear smoother. Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the...

  • Page 64: Smart Portrait Menu

    Using Smart Portrait Mode Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 107) for more information about face priority. Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer (Standby Mode) When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 128) will turn the camera off in the following situations if no operations are performed.
  • Page 65 Smile timer • On (default setting): Among the detected faces, if a smile is detected in the face that is framed by a double border, the camera automatically releases the shutter. • Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically using smile timer; the shutter is only released when the shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 66: Focusing On A Moving Subject In Subject Tracking Mode

    Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow 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 67 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • If the camera focuses on the focus area framed by the double border when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border turns green and the focus is locked. • If the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink.

  • Page 68: Subject Tracking Menu

    Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Menu The subject tracking menu contains the following options. Press the d button in subject tracking mode to display the subject tracking menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. Image mode Allows you to set Image mode (A 96).

  • Page 69: More On Playback/In-Camera Editing

    More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode. The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback. Choose pictures Increase the number of thumbnails...
  • Page 70 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails When pictures that are marked for Print set (A 92) or Protect (A 113) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort When thumbnails are displayed in the auto sort mode (A 64), the icon representing the type of the pictures being played back will...

  • Page 71: Calendar Display

    Calendar Display Rotate the zoom control towards f (h) during playback mode when 16 thumbnails are displayed (A 57) to change to Calendar display. Move the cursor and choose the image according to the date. Dates will be underlined in yellow if there are pictures taken on that date.

  • Page 72: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 30) zooms in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on the monitor. • The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 73: Viewing Pictures By Date (List By Date Mode)

    Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same date. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. By pressing the d button to display the “List by Date Menu”...

  • Page 74: Using List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the list by date screen. Select date Switch to full-frame playback Delete pictures View list by date menu Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Description...

  • Page 75: List By Date Menu

    List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to operate the following menus to be applied to only the pictures taken on the specified date. Quick retouch* D-Lighting* Skin softening* Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image* Small picture*...

  • Page 76: Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)

    Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them. If the F auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting. a Smile U Landscape D Movie...
  • Page 77 • Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A 115) cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S640 cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode.

  • Page 78: Auto Sort Mode

    Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) Auto Sort Mode The following operations are possible from the auto sort folder list screen. Select the folder Switch to full-frame playback Deleting pictures Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Auto Sort Menu Operate the following menus by pressing the d button in the full-frame playback of auto sort mode or in thumbnail display.

  • Page 79: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Choose the desired picture from full-frame playback (A 30) or thumbnail playback (A 57) and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.

  • Page 80: Playing Voice Memos

    • Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached on it. The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • Voice memos cannot be attached to images shot using cameras other than the COOLPIX S640. 15/11/2009 15:30 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.JPG...

  • Page 81: Editing Pictures

    • If no faces can be detected in the image, the image cannot be edited with skin softening (A 73). • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S640 is viewed on a camera other than the COOLPIX S640, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
  • Page 82 Editing Pictures Original Pictures and Edited Copies • 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 83: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation: Quick Retouch

    Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button. •...

  • Page 84: 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 contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 85: Making Skin Appear Smoother: Skin Softening

    Making Skin Appear Smoother: Skin Softening Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken, to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A 30) or thumbnail (A 57) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 86: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 Suitable for television playback. m 320×240 Suitable for displaying on web pages.

  • Page 87: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 60) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame display (A 30) by rotating the zoom control to the g (i) direction.

  • Page 88: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to select D, and then press the k button.

  • Page 89: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 77) settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Selecting Movie Options Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 90: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 30), movies are recognized by the movie options (A 77) icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Use the zoom control g or f during playback to adjust the volume.

  • Page 91: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. •...

  • Page 92: Connecting To A Computer

    • If the AC Adapter EH-62F is used, power can be supplied to the COOLPIX S640 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-...

  • Page 93: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK.

  • Page 94: Disconnecting The Camera

    Source panel and click Start Transfer. Source device At the Nikon Transfer default settings, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
  • Page 95 Macintosh Open Applications and click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX). Clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX. Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information For more information on Nikon Transfer or...

  • Page 96: Charging While Connecting To A Computer

    • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Printer

    • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the power from turning off unexpectedly. • Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge the COOLPIX S640 using home electronic outlets. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting 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 automatically turns on. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor.
  • Page 99 If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (A 131) in the camera’s setup menu to Off, then connect the camera again. Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 100: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 86), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button. •...

  • Page 101: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 86), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 102 Connecting to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).
  • Page 103 Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. •...

  • Page 104: 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 printers or in print shops (A 157). 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 105 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 106: Date Imprint

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set If more than 99 pictures are selected as a result of adding the current settings, the screen shown at right will be displayed. • If Yes is selected, the previous settings are deleted and only the current settings remain.

  • Page 107: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 24), the shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality (compression)) to be used when recording.

  • Page 108: A Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 109 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

  • Page 110: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance 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 111: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

  • Page 112: G Metering

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame.

  • Page 113: C Continuous

    C Continuous Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Flash will be switched off when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first image in each series.

  • Page 114: E Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 143) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.

  • Page 115: F Color Options

    F Color Options Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white.

  • Page 116: G Af-Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF-Area Mode Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Choose how the focus area is determined. When using digital zoom, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
  • Page 117 Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The focus area is always positioned at the center of the screen. Notes on AF Area Mode This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously”...

  • Page 118: Press The Shutter-Release Button Halfway

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a face, the face is automatically detected and the camera focuses on the face. The face priority function will be enabled for scenarios such as the following. •...
  • Page 119 Notes on Face Priority • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

  • Page 120: I Autofocus Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Autofocus Mode Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway.

  • Page 121: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

    Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Functions Flash mode Continuous (A 101) Image mode Continuous (A 101) Continuous Self-timer (A 34) ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 101) White balance Color Options (A 103) Autofocus mode AF-Area Mode (A 104)

  • Page 122: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. Quick retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening Make the subject’s skin appear smoother. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

  • Page 123: Selecting Pictures

    Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Select images in Print set (A 92) Erase selected images in Delete (A 113) Protect (A 113) Rotate image (A 114) Selected images in Copy (A 115) •...

  • Page 124: Slide Show

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.

  • Page 125: Delete

    c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (see “Selecting Pictures” (A 111) for more information). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion •...

  • Page 126: Rotate Image

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...

  • Page 127: Copy

    h Copy Press the 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 an option from the copy screen and press the k button.

  • 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. Welcome screen Select the welcome screen that is displayed when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

  • Page 129: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Choose the z tab in the menu screen. Press the d button to display the menu screen. • When using A (auto) mode, smart portrait mode, subject tracking mode, playback mode, and movie mode •...

  • Page 130: Menus

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K or the k button. • The setup menu options will be selectable. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 10). • To exit the setup menu, press the d button, or press J and select another tab.

  • Page 131: Welcome Screen

    c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (setup menu) (A 117) M c Welcome screen Select the welcome screen that is displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 132: Date

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M d Date Set the camera’s internal clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time. •...

  • Page 133: Time Zone

    Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. • When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to set the clock to daylight saving time.
  • Page 134 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A 21) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date. UTC +/- Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,...

  • Page 135: Monitor Settings

    e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M e Monitor settings Change the settings for 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 The following display options are available.

  • Page 136: Date Imprint

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 94).

  • Page 137: Vibration Reduction

    g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M g Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 138: U Motion Detection

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.

  • Page 139: Af Assist

    h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.0 m (3 ft.

  • Page 140: Sound Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is detected.

  • Page 141: L/M Format Memory/Format Card

    l/m Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M l Format memory/ m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

  • Page 142: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) 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...

  • Page 143: Charge By Computer

    V Charge by Computer Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M V Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A 84). 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 144: Blink Warning

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M d Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority (A 106) in the following shooting modes. •...
  • Page 145 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations can be performed when the Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen. Enlarge and display g (i) the detected face Return to full-frame...

  • Page 146: Reset All

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 32) Self-timer (A 34) Macro mode (A 35)

  • Page 147: Shooting Menu

    Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 96) White balance (A 98) Metering (A 100) Continuous (A 101) ISO sensitivity (A 102) Color options (A 103) AF area mode (A 104) Autofocus mode (A 108) Setup Menu Option Menus (A 118) Welcome screen (A 119) Photo info (A 123) Brightness (A 123)

  • Page 148: Firmware Version

    Date (A 120), Language (A 130), and Video mode (A 130) r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 117) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Default value Default COOLPIX S640 Ver.X.X Back...

  • Page 149: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes 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 (connect as shown) AC adapter Insert the AC adapter cord into the groove deeply in the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 150: Approved Memory Cards

    SDHC. Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on approved cards. , 4 GB , 8 GB...

  • Page 151: File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures shot using Panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 49), 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 152: 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 153: The Battery

    • Charge the battery in an indoor environment that is between 5 and 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). • When charging the battery by connecting the COOLPIX S640 to the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/ EH-68P (AR) or to a computer, the chargeable capacity may decrease when the battery temperature is between 45 to 60 °C (113 to 140 °F).

  • Page 154: Cleaning

    Caring for the Camera 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 Lens or other 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 the lens and working...

  • Page 155: Storage

    • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Notes on Smear White or colored streaks of light may be visible in the monitor with framing of bright subjects. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 156: 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) Battery exhausted. Battery temperature high Q (blinks red) Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
  • Page 157 Display Card is not formatted. Memory card has not Format card? been formatted for use in this camera. Memory card is full. Out of memory. Error occurred while recording picture. Camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be saved. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.
  • Page 158 Disable protection. Destination in same – time zone as home. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact Lens error. retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Error occurred during Turn camera off and reconnect communication with cable. printer.
  • Page 159 * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Solution Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing. *...

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank.
  • Page 161 Problem Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored Camera settings reset. to their default values. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow Monitor turns off, and battery to cool down before resuming use. After the the power-on lamp lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off blinks rapidly.
  • Page 162 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 163 Problem Optical zoom cannot Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. be used. • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night portrait is selected for scene mode Digital zoom cannot - When subject tracking mode is selected...
  • Page 164 Troubleshooting Problem Unexpected results occurred when flash is set to auto with red- eye reduction. Skin softening results are not as expected. Saving images takes time. Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot record voice memo.
  • Page 165 • Confirm that the operating system used is not start when compatible with the camera. camera is connected. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

  • Page 166: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S640 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system...
  • Page 167 Exposure Metering 224-segment matrix, center-weighted Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and Exposure control exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of [W]: –1.1 to +15.4 EV Range (ISO 100) [T]: 1.6 to 18.1 EV Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter •...
  • Page 168 Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh...

  • Page 169: 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 170: Index

    Index Symbols R 50 k Apply selection button 10 A Auto mode 24 F Auto sort mode 64 l Delete button 30, 31, 68, 78 o Exposure compensation 36 m Flash mode 32 j Help 13 C List by date mode 61 p Macro mode 35 d Menu button 12 D Movie mode 76...
  • Page 171 Delete 30, 68, 78, 113 Digital zoom 27, 127 D-Lighting 72 DPOF 157 DPOF print 91 DSCN 139 Dusk/dawn i 41 EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) 16 EN-EL12 16 Exposure compensation 36 Extension 139 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Face priority 104 Face priority tracking 56 File name 139 Fill flash 32 Fireworks show m 43...
  • Page 172 Index Night portrait e 39 Nikon Transfer 80, 81 Number of exposures remaining 24, 97 Optical zoom 27 Optional accessories 137 Panorama assist p 44, 49 Panorama Maker 80, 83 Paper size 88, 89 Party/indoor f 40 PictBridge 85, 157...
  • Page 173 Index USB cable 81, 86, 137 Vibration reduction 25, 125 Video mode 130 ViewNX 82 Vivid color 103 Voice memo 67 Volume 68, 78 Welcome screen 119 White balance 98 Wide 27 Zoom control 27...
  • Page 176 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Europe CT9G01(11) 6MM70511-01...

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