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  • Page 45 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 46 Waterproofing The following are important notes about the camera's waterproofing. Before using the camera, please thoroughly read the information in “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (A xv). Waterproofing-related Messages The camera will display messages related to its waterproof capabilities when you select certain settings or perform certain operations.
  • Page 47 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 48: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S32 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation“ (A xv-xxi), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual.

  • Page 49: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 8). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
  • Page 50 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 51: 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 52 • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
  • Page 53 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 54: 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 55 Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling the battery Particular care should be taken to The battery may leak, overheat, or prevent infants from putting the explode if improperly handled. battery, brush, or other small parts into Observe the following precautions their mouths.
  • Page 56 Should the insulation damage to the product, be sure to be damaged and the wires become remove the battery when no charge exposed, take it to a Nikon- remains. authorized service representative for • Discontinue use immediately should inspection.
  • Page 57 Should the monitor break, care should and output jacks, use only the cables be taken to avoid injury caused by provided or sold by Nikon for the broken glass and to prevent liquid purpose, to maintain compliance with crystal from the monitor touching the product regulations.

  • Page 58: Notices

    Notices Notice for Customers in the equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if U.S.A. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful IMPORTANT SAFETY interference to radio communications. INSTRUCTIONS - However, there is no guarantee that SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 59 REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES are not expressly approved by Nikon ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Corporation may void the user’s This symbol indicates that authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 60 This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.

  • Page 61: Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation

    Product” (F2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.

  • Page 62: Notes About Waterproof And Dustproof Performances

    If the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping or hitting it, the waterproof performance is not guaranteed. • If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service).

  • Page 63: Before Using The Camera Underwater

    • The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. 3. Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

  • Page 64: Notes About Using The Camera Underwater

    Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deeper than 10 m (33 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more. •...
  • Page 65 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the camera with tap water, or immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign substances may have adhered to the camera.
  • Page 66 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances.

  • Page 67: Notes About Operating Temperature And Humidity And Condensation

    To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. • If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 68: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........... ii The Basics of Shooting and Playback ..8 Read This First ............ii Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ..... 8 About This Manual ..........iii Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ....10 Information and Precautions......v Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card..
  • Page 69 Choose a Size............49 Reference Section ......... E1 Choose a Photo Size..........49 Have Fun with Pictures......E2 Choose a Movie Frame Size......50 E Exchange Messages......E2 Functions That Cannot Be Used Leave a Message..........E2 Simultaneously ..........51 Leave a Reply ............
  • Page 70 Settings............E27 Technical Notes and Index ....F1 y Retouch ........... E27 Caring for the Product........F2 h Copy............... E27 The Camera............F2 d Rotate Pictures......... E30 The Battery.............. F5 s Small Picture ..........E31 Charging AC Adapter........F6 a Print Order..........E32 Memory Cards ............

  • Page 71: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body b (e movie-record) button .....60 Shutter-release button........22 Power switch/power-on lamp ....18 Eyelet for camera strap........3 Flash................31 Speaker..............64 Self-timer lamp............. 33 Microphone (stereo) .........60 AF-assist illuminator.......... 65 Lens (with protective glass)
  • Page 72 Flexible buttons........6, 28, 58 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover......8, 12 Monitor ................ 4 USB/audio/video output connector..67 Charge lamp............11 Flash lamp............... 32 Battery chamber .............8 Multi selector Memory card slot ..........12 H: telephoto ............21 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ....67 I: wide-angle ...........

  • Page 73: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.

  • Page 74: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Shooting Mode 1m 1m 5m 5m 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 1 0 1 0 9 9 9...

  • Page 75: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 10 11 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s...

  • Page 76: Using The Flexible Buttons

    Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.
  • Page 77 Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button next to it. • When Q is displayed, press flexible button 1 to return to the previous screen. Shooting mode Playback mode Have fun with pic tures Flash mode/self-timer Exchange messages Flash Self-timer...

  • Page 78: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Battery latch • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). •...

  • Page 79: Removing The Battery

    Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully slide it in (2). Damage Caution Sliding the cover while it is open may damage the camera. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 80: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery

    Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
  • Page 81 Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 82: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.

  • Page 83: Removing Memory Cards

    Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully slide it in (2). Damage Caution Sliding the cover while it is open may damage the camera. Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera.

  • Page 84: Preparation 4 Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu background setting screen are displayed. •...
  • Page 85 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. Date format • Select d Year/Month/Day, e Month/ Year/Month/Day Day/Year, or f Day/Month/Year. Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year Set the date and time, and press flexible button 4 (O). Date and time •...
  • Page 86 Use JK to select the background Menu background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and press flexible button 4 (O). • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P). Confirm the waterproofing-related message Do not open the covers by and press K.
  • Page 87 Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language, Date and time, and Menu background settings in the l camera settings menu (A 65). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the l camera settings menu by selecting Date and time.

  • Page 88: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Check the battery level indicator and the Battery level indicator number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description...
  • Page 89 The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 m 0 s 2 0 m 0 s Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about three minutes. •...

  • Page 90: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Frame the picture. 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 m 0 s 2 0 m 0 s When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.

  • Page 91: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you press the multi selector HI, the zoom lens Zoom in position changes. • To zoom in closer to the subject: Press H (telephoto) • To zoom out and view a larger area: Press I (wide-angle) When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the Zoom out maximum wide-angle position.

  • Page 92: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 93: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image.

  • Page 94: Step 4 Play Back Images

    Step 4 Play Back Images Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button. c (shooting/ • If you press and hold down the c (shooting/playback playback mode) mode) button while the camera is turned off, the camera button turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an image to display.

  • Page 95: Step 5 Delete Images

    Step 5 Delete Images Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flexible 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 button 3 (n).
  • Page 96 Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete Use the multi selector JK to select an Erase selec ted pic tures image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). • The selected image is indicated by a check mark. •...

  • Page 97: Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock)

    Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion (A 25) and formatting (A 65, E40). Press and hold down flexible buttons 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 1 and 4 at the same time while in shooting mode or playback mode.

  • Page 98: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Flexible button Option Description A Point and Sets the shooting mode to A Point and shoot. – shoot Flash Allows you to set the flash mode.
  • Page 99 Flexible button Option Description Allows you to configure the shutter and button Change sounds sounds. Allows you to set the size of photos (still images) l Settings Choose a size and movies. Allows you to change a number of general Camera settings settings.

  • Page 100: A Point And Shoot

    A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera automatically selects the optimum scene when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera.

  • Page 101: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. Flash off The flash does not fire.
  • Page 102 The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. •...

  • Page 103: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) Press flexible button 2 (j 10 s). •...
  • Page 104 Press the shutter-release button the 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 rest of the way down. • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. •...

  • Page 105: Using The Smile Timer

    Using the Smile Timer When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes the skin tones of human faces smoother. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer).
  • Page 106 Notes About Smile Timer Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (A 53). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting. When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

  • Page 107: Choose A Style

    Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) When a style (shooting scenes and effects) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. The expected effect may not be achieved depending on the subject. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Use the multi selector JK to select the Shoot close -ups desired style (shooting scene and effect)

  • Page 108: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes D Shoot night scenes • When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captures a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. • Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.

  • Page 109: O Shoot At Intervals

    O Shoot at intervals • The camera can automatically capture still images at pre-determined intervals. Images captured in one shooting are saved in one folder and can be viewed in a slide show (A 58). • Press flexible button 2 (d Shoot every 30 seconds), flexible button 3 (e Shoot once a minute), or flexible button 4 (f Shoot every 5 minutes) to set the shooting interval.

  • Page 110: K Photograph Fireworks

    I Take a series of pictures • The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per second (fps) (when Choose a size >...

  • Page 111: F Add A Bubble Effect

    L Mirror • You can take images that are vertically or horizontally symmetrical over the center of the frame. • Press flexible button 2 (c Top ➝ bottom) or flexible button 3 (b Left ➝ right) to set the flip direction.

  • Page 112: H Add A Cartoon Effect

    H Add a cartoon effect • Performs tone compensation and makes the image appear like a cartoon. • After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. • The flash setting is fixed at w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed(A 31). •...

  • Page 113: Decorate

    Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking images. Nine different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A 49).

  • Page 114: Change Colors

    Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking images. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. See A 46 for details on each effect. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the setting.
  • Page 115 Press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Brighter/darker Frame the subject and take a picture. Notes About Change Colors • The setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. •...

  • Page 116: P Highlight Colors

    b Brighter/Darker (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. • Use J to move the cursor to the left to make the overall Brighter/darker image darker. Use K to move the cursor to the right to make it brighter. Cursor c More Vivid/Less Vivid (Saturation) You can adjust the overall vividness of the image.

  • Page 117: Change Sounds

    Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked.
  • Page 118 Use the multi selector JK to select the type Pick a shutter sound of sound. • y: Set the standard sounds. • z: Sounds are not heard. • Press flexible button 3 (A) to play the selected sound. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). •...

  • Page 119: Choose A Size

    Choose a Size Set the size of photos (still images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.

  • Page 120: Choose A Movie Frame Size

    Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A 18). • Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same photo size setting.

  • Page 121: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When Shoot night scenes, Photograph food, Take a series of pictures, Flash Choose a style (A 37) Photograph fireworks, or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, the flash cannot be used.
  • Page 122 Restricted function Option Description When Shoot night scenes, Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, Electronic VR Choose a style (A 37) Photograph fireworks, or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, electronic VR is disabled. When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom Smile timer (A 35) cannot be used.

  • Page 123: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes and settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • A Point and shoot (A 30) •...

  • Page 124: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes and settings listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • A Point and shoot (A 30) •...

  • Page 125: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when A Point and shoot is enabled and the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. Position the subject in the center of 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0...

  • Page 126: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Pressing the multi selector H in full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms in on the image. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Displayed area guide Image is displayed full-frame.

  • Page 127: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback...

  • Page 128: Functions Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

    Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A 6) and display the corresponding menu. Playback menu Option Description Exchange Allows you to add voice messages to your messages images.
  • Page 129 Playback menu Option Description Erase this picture Allows you to delete only the image currently A 25 only displayed (A 25). Erase selected Allows you to select multiple images and n Erase A 26 pictures delete them (A 26). A 25 Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all images (A 25).

  • Page 130: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the movie frame size (A 50) can be set to H Small (640) or C Small (old-fashioned). Display the shooting screen. •...
  • Page 131 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. •...
  • Page 132 Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording.

  • Page 133: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button to switch to playback mode. Use the multi selector JK to select 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 the desired movie and press flexible button 2 (Z).
  • Page 134 Functions Available During Playback Paused You can use the flexible buttons to perform the following operations. During playback Volume indicator Function Icon Description Advance Hold down the button to advance the movie. Rewind Hold down the button to rewind the movie. Pause playback.

  • Page 135: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Camera Settings Menu Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Option Description Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is Welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 136 Option Description Reset all Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. Firmware version View the current camera firmware version.

  • Page 137: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) Open the cover. Insert the plug straight.
  • Page 138 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio (stereo) plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.

  • Page 139: Using Viewnx 2

    ViewNX 2™ Your Imaging Toolbox Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ Double-click the downloaded file.

  • Page 140: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.
  • Page 141 Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

  • Page 142: Viewing Images

    Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 143: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pictures E Exchange Messages................E2 V Picture Play ....................E7 A Grading ..................... E16 View G View by Date ...................E20 m Slide Show ....................E21 G View Movie ....................

  • Page 144: E Exchange Messages

    E Exchange Messages Voice messages can be recorded and attached to images. • You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message Press flexible button 2 (q Record).
  • Page 145 Press flexible button 2 (q). • Recording starts. You can record for up to about 20 seconds. • Do not touch the microphone. • Press flexible button 2 (q) again to stop recording. • If battery power runs out, recording stops 2 0 s 2 0 s automatically.

  • Page 146: Leave A Reply

    Leave a Reply Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings Press flexible button 3 (J Leave a reply). Record • You cannot select this option if the image does Leave a message not have a message attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message”...

  • Page 147: Play Recordings

    Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings). • The camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback. • Use the multi selector HI during playback to adjust playback volume.
  • Page 148 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flexible button 3 (R Erase voice recordings? Yes). • Only the recording is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted.

  • Page 149: Picture Play

    V Picture Play Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files (except for Rotate pictures). • Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Editing •...

  • Page 150: D Make Photo Albums

    D Make Photo Albums Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select D M flexible button 4 (O) Display images similarly to a photo album. Five different photo album designs are available. The created album is saved as a separate image of 13 megapixels (4160 ×...
  • Page 151 Press flexible button 4 (O). Make photo albums Use JK to select the desired photo Choose an album design album design and press flexible button 4 (O). • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have been displayed, the camera returns to Have fun with pictures menu.

  • Page 152: W Add A Fisheye Effect

    W Add a Fisheye Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select W M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured using Shoot close-ups in the shooting menu.

  • Page 153: Q Soften Pictures

    Q Soften Pictures Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select Q M flexible button 4 (O) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available.

  • Page 154: M Add A Diorama Effect

    M Add a Diorama Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select M M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject at the center of the image.

  • Page 155: Change Colors

    d Change Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select d M flexible button 4 (O) Adjust image colors. Use the multi selector JK to select the Change colors desired setting and press flexible button 4 (O).

  • Page 156: P Highlight Colors

    P Highlight Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select P M flexible button 4 (O) Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Use the multi selector JK to select a color Highlight colors and press flexible button 4 (O).

  • Page 157: A Decorate

    A Decorate Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select A M flexible button 4 (O) Add a frame around your images. Nine different frames are available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as described below.

  • Page 158: A Grading

    A Grading Grade images by using A Excellent or B Good. You can use View graded pictures to play back only the images that have grade marks. Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (A Grading) Grade Pictures Press flexible button 2 (A Grade pictures).
  • Page 159 Changing or Removing Grades from Individual Images In step 2 (E16) of “Grade Pictures”, select 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 the image with the grade you want to change or remove.

  • Page 160: View Graded Pictures

    View Graded Pictures Press flexible button 3 (B View graded pictures). Grading Grade pic tures View graded pic tures Remove all grades Press flexible button 2 (A Excellent) or flexible button 3 (B Good). View graded pic tures • Only images with the grade mark you selected Excellent are displayed.

  • Page 161: Remove All Grades

    Remove All Grades Press flexible button 4 (S Remove all grades). Grading Grade pic tures View graded pic tures Remove all grades Press flexible button 2 (a Excellent) or flexible button 3 (b Good). Remove all grades Excellent Good Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). •...

  • Page 162: G View By Date

    G View by Date Play back images by selecting the shooting date from the calendar. Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (G View by date) Use the multi selector HIJK to 2 0 1 4 select the desired date and press M T u W T h F 1 2 3...

  • Page 163: Slide Show

    m Slide Show Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Background music is played during playback. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme (E25).
  • Page 164 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Star t Choose pic tures Choose a theme • To pause playback, press flexible button 4 (D). To exit, press flexible button 1 (Q). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image.
  • Page 165 Pick a Series Press flexible button 2 (o Choose pictures). Pick a series • The first image in the folder where images Choose pic tures captured using Shoot at intervals are saved is displayed. Pick a speed Use flexible button 2 (K Next series) or flexible button 3 (J Previous Choose pic tures series) to select the folder and press...
  • Page 166 Press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a series Choose pic tures Pick a speed Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Star t Choose pic tures Choose a theme...

  • Page 167: Choose A Theme

    Choose a Theme Press flexible button 4 (n Choose a theme). Slide show Star t Choose pic tures Choose a theme Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. Choose a theme • You can select o Animated (default setting), Animated o Pop art, or p Classic.

  • Page 168: G View Movie

    G View Movie Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 4 (G View movie) Play back movies (A 63). Available when a movie is displayed.

  • Page 169: Retouch

    y Retouch Copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image. Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (y Retouch) h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Press flexible button 2 (h Copy).
  • Page 170 Use flexible button 2 (j Selected images) or flexible button 3 (i All Camera to card images) to select the copy method. Selec ted images • When i All images is selected, proceed to step All images Use the multi selector JK to select an image. Selec ted images Press flexible button 2 (S).

  • Page 171: Settings

    Notes About Copy • Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • The Grade pictures (E16) and Print order (E32) settings configured for images are not copied.

  • Page 172: Rotate Pictures

    d Rotate Pictures Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Press flexible button 3 (d Rotate pictures). Retouch Copy Rotate pic tures Small pic ture Press flexible button 2 (e) or flexible Rotate pic tures button 3 (f).

  • Page 173: Small Picture

    s Small Picture Create a small copy of images. Press flexible button 4 (s Small picture). Retouch Copy Rotate pic tures Small pic ture Use flexible button 2 (D) or flexible Small pic ture button 3 (E) to select the desired 1 0 2 4 ×...

  • Page 174: Print Order

    a Print Order Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (a Print order) If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing.
  • Page 175 Use flexible button 2 or flexible button 3 to select whether or not to Print order print shooting date and shooting Date information. Info • Date: Print the shooting date on all images in the print order. • Info: Print shutter speed and aperture value on When Date is selected all images in the print order.

  • Page 176: Camera Settings

    l Camera Settings Welcome Screen Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 2 (I Welcome screen) Select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description h Off...

  • Page 177: Date And Time

    Date and Time Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 3 (J Date and time) Set the camera clock. Option Description j Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year. •...

  • Page 178: Brightness

    Brightness Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 4 (K Brightness) Select from five settings. The default setting is 3. • Use the multi selector JK to select the desired Brightness brightness and press flexible button 4 (O).

  • Page 179: Print Date

    Print Date Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 2 (L Print date) The shooting date can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E33).

  • Page 180: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 3 (M Electronic VR) Select whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting. Option Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are...

  • Page 181: Af Assist

    AF Assist Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 (r AF assist) Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is...

  • Page 182: Format Memory/Format Card

    Format Memory/Format Card Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 2 (O Format memory/ N Format card) Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data.

  • Page 183: Language

    Language Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 3 (P Language) Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Menu Background Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 4 (Q Menu background) Select one of five background designs to be used for a menu screen or thumbnail playback...

  • Page 184: Video Mode

    Video Mode Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 2 (R Video mode) Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting.

  • Page 185: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 3 (g Charge by computer) Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A 67), u Auto the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using (default setting)

  • Page 186: Reset All

    Reset All Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 4 (S Reset all) When flexible button 3 (R Reset) is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.

  • Page 187: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. When using the audio/video cable Yellow White...
  • Page 188 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. Hold down the c (shooting/playback mode) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor does not turn on. If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that the camera’s Video mode (E42) setting in the camera settings menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.

  • Page 189: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Take images Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E32) Connect to the printer (E48) Print images one at a time Print multiple images (E52)
  • Page 190 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 USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
  • Page 191 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). Print selec tion If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (E43), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers.

  • Page 192: Printing Individual Images

    Printing Individual Images Use the multi selector JK to select an Print selec tion image to be printed and press flexible button 4 (O). Press flexible button 3 (b Copies). Pic tBridge 1 prints Star t print Copies Paper size Use HI to select the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press Copies...
  • Page 193 Press flexible button 4 (c Paper size). Pic tBridge 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size Use JK to select the paper size and Paper size press flexible button 4 (O). • To apply the paper size setting configured on Default the printer, select Default as the paper size option.

  • Page 194: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is Print selec tion displayed, press flexible button 3 (p). Press the multi selector I and press flexible button 2 (c Paper size). Print menu • To exit the print menu, press flexible button 1 Paper size (Q).
  • Page 195 Press H, and then press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the print Print menu method. Print selec tion • Select o Print selection, k Print all Print all images images, or g DPOF printing. DPOF printing Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number Print selec tion of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 196 Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the Print all images internal memory, or on the memory card, 4 prints is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is Star t print displayed, press flexible button 2 (a Start print) to start printing.

  • Page 197: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or will turn off. – battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
  • Page 198 All images are hidden. There are no images available for a slide show. A lens error occurred. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists, Lens error contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 199 Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery, and System error 8, 18 turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Printer error: check After solving the problem, press flexible button 3 (R –...

  • Page 200: File Names

    File Names Images, movies, or messages are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (indicates file format) Original still images and Still images .JPG DSCN movies Movies...

  • Page 201: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-66 Battery charger (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector grooves, then insert the AC adapter in the battery chamber. •...

  • Page 203: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..........F2 The Camera......................F2 The Battery......................F5 Charging AC Adapter..................F6 Memory Cards .......................F7 Cleaning and Storage..........F8 Cleaning........................F8 Storage ........................F9 Troubleshooting............F10 Specifications............F18 Approved Memory Cards ................F23 Index .................F26...

  • Page 204: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (A xv-xxi) when using or storing the device.
  • Page 205 • If water seeps inside the camera, immediately stop using the camera. Wipe off moisture from the camera, and at once take the camera to your Nikon-authorized service representative. Shock and Vibration Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it at a water surface.
  • Page 206 • 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.

  • Page 207: The Battery

    The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) before use. • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance.

  • Page 208: Charging Ac Adapter

    • After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag and store it in a cool place. • A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced.

  • Page 209: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F23) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...

  • Page 210: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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).

  • Page 211: Storage

    Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: •...

  • Page 212: 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. – If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 213 Problem Cause/Solution • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave Camera turns off without –...
  • Page 214 Problem Cause/Solution Date and time in the camera settings menu has not 14, 65, Print date not available. been set. Date not imprinted on The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images 65, E37 images even when Print captured using Take a series of pictures. date is enabled.
  • Page 215 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. 67, 70, E45, Cannot switch to shooting • The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode mode. while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. •...
  • Page 216 Problem Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to y Flash off. • Choose a style is set to a function that disables Flash does not fire. the flash. When Choose a style is set to Shoot night scenes, Digital zoom cannot be Shoot under water, Shoot backlit scenes, Take 38, 39, used.
  • Page 217 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, – such as when shooting in a dark environment Saving images takes time. • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting •...
  • Page 218 • The camera is not recognized by the computer. – start when camera is • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 connected. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in...
  • Page 219 Problem Cause/Solution With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the The PictBridge startup PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it screen is not displayed may be impossible to print images when Auto is 65, E43 when the camera is selected for the Charge by computer option in the connected to a printer.

  • Page 220: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S32 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 13.2 million Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. 14.17 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30–90 mm lens in...
  • Page 221 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats Voice messages: WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) • 13 megapixels [4160 × 3120] Image size •...
  • Page 222 Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) I/O terminal HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output) Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Supported languages Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese •...
  • Page 223 • Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed.
  • Page 224 Weight For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 72 g (2.6 oz) 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.

  • Page 225: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
  • Page 226 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
  • Page 227 • HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • 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. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright ©...

  • Page 228: Index

    Index Symbols A Point and shoot.......... 30 Battery ............8, 10, 17 c Playback mode........... 24 Battery chamber ........... 2 l Camera settings menu......65 Battery charger ........11, E59 b (e movie-record) button ..... 1, 60 Battery level ............18 c (shooting/playback mode) button Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ................

  • Page 229: Eyelet For Camera Strap

    Focus indicator ............4 Focus lock .............. 55 Date and time ......14, 65, E35 Format internal memory ... 65, E40 Date format.......... 15, E35 Format memory cards..13, 65, E40 Daylight saving time ...... 15, E35 Formatting ......... 13, 65, E40 Decorate (playback mode)....
  • Page 230 Movie-record button ........ 1, 60 Multi selector ............2 Rechargeable battery ........10 Rechargeable Li-ion battery ....8, 10 Nikon Transfer 2 ..........70 Recording movies..........60 Number of exposures remaining... 18, 50 Reset all ..........66, E44 Restrict image deletion ......... 27 Optical zoom ............

  • Page 231: Speaker

    Shoot at intervals O ....... 37, 39 Using skin softening........54 Shoot backlit scenes E ...... 37, 40 Shoot close-ups H ......... 37, 38 Video mode ........65, E42 Shoot night scenes D......37, 38 View ................58 Shoot under water J......37, 39 View by date........
  • Page 232 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. CT3L02(11) 6MN39011-02...

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