Nikon CoolPix S2 User Manual

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Page 1 The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...
Page 2: Water Resistance
Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Important: Read Before Use...
Page 3: Basic Photography
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to ﬁ nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
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 equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 5 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- pose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Care should be taken to prevent ﬁ ngers...
Page 6 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to...
Page 7 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii Introduction Parts of the Camera... 2 The Monitor... 4 The MV-12 COOL-STATION... 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter ... 6 First Steps Inserting the Battery ... 7 Charging the Battery... 8 Inserting Memory Cards... 10 Turning the Camera On ...
Page 9 Menu Guide The Shooting Menu... 58 Image Mode ... 59 White Balance... 60 Exposure Compensation... 61 Continuous ... 61 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ... 63 Sensitivity... 64 Color Options ... 64 The Playback Menu ... 65 Slide Show ... 67 Delete ...
Page 10 Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com- plex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certiﬁ ed by Nikon speciﬁ cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 11: Introduction
(FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog - ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:...
Page 12: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp ( 12, 14) Shutter-release button ( Eyelet for camera strap Memory card slot/ Battery- chamber cover 7, 10, 11) Built-in ﬂ ash ( Memory card slot Battery chamber Battery latch ( Scene ( Choose from ﬁ fteen “scenes” suited to different sub- jects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.
Page 13 (playback) button ( 41, 65) Monitor ( 14, 84, 95) Tripod socket Multi connector cover ( • Menu navigation: Move cursor up. • Shooting ( ): Display ﬂ ash mode menu ( 18). • Menu navigation: Cancel and re- turn to previous menu, or move cursor left.
Page 14: The Monitor
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and play- back (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting Playback 10 10 + 1.0 + 1.0 1.0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 01.01.2005 01.01.2005 01.01.2005 100NIKON 100NIKON 100NIKON 00:00 00:00...
Page 15 Shooting mode... 14, 22, 36 Exposure lock ... 32, 39, 62 Zoom indicator ... 15 Focus indicator ... 16 Battery level indicator ... 14 Internal memory / memory card indicator... 14, 16 Camera shake icon ... 19, 28, 78 “Date not set” indicator Time zone indicator...
Page 16: The Mv-12 Cool-Station
The MV-12 COOL-STATION Place the camera in the supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION to: • Charge the camera battery ( • View pictures on a television ( • Copy pictures to a computer ( • Print pictures via direct USB connection ( Camera connector ( The MV-12 COOL-STATION is not water-resistant.
Page 17: First Steps
First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown ( ) until it opens ( ). Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label at the en- trance to the battery chamber.
Page 18: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charge the battery before ﬁ rst use or when the battery is running low. Connect the AC adapter to the MV-12 COOL-STATION After connecting the AC adapter power cord to the AC inlet ( ), insert the DC plug into the COOL-STATION’s DC-IN connector ( ) and then plug the power cord into a household AC power outlet ( ).
Page 19 Charge the battery The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green while the battery charges. During charging, battery status is shown as follows: Indicator lamp Blinks Battery charging. Battery fully charged. Check that camera is correctly inserted in COOL-STATION. If cam- Flickers era is correctly inserted, battery requires replacement.
Page 20: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 12 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compat- ible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera’s internal memory.
Page 21 Close the cover ( ) and slide it in the direction shown until it latches ( ) Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S2, memory cards must be formatted using the Format card option in the camera setup menu (...
Page 22: Turning The Camera On
Turning the Camera On Open the sliding lens cover. The camera will turn on and the power-on lamp will light. The power-on lamp shows camera status as follows: Power-on lamp Flickers Battery exhausted ( Off or Auto power off (standby mode) Basic Setup The ﬁ...
Page 23 HOME TIME ZONE HOME TIME ZONE London, Casablanca Back Back Back Display map of world time zones. DATE DATE DATE Display DATE menu. DATE DATE DATE 20 . Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. DATE DATE DATE...
Page 24: Basic Photography
Basic Photography This section describes how to take pictures in “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for ﬁ rst-time users of digital cam- eras. Step 1 — Select Open the sliding lens cover. The camera will turn on and the power-on lamp will light. Press the mode but- ton until the green (auto) mode indicator lights.
Page 25: Step 2 - Frame The Picture
Step 2 — Frame the Picture Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Don’t Block the Shot To avoid mufﬂ ed sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep ﬁ ngers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, ﬂ ash, and AF-assist lamp. Frame the subject The camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s tele-...
Page 26: Step 3 - Focus And Shoot
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and ﬂ...
Page 27: Step 4 - View The Results
Step 4 — View the Results Press the button A picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pic- tures in the order recorded, up or left to view pic- tures in reverse order.
Page 28: More On Photography
More on Photography Using the Flash The following ﬂ ash modes are available: Mode How it works AUTO Flash ﬁ res when lighting is Auto poor. Flash ﬁ res several times at low intensity before main ﬂ ash; Auto with pictures are further processed red-eye to reduce red-eye if required...
Page 29 If this occurs, turn the ﬂ ash off and try again. Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX S2 uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject’s pupils to contract before the ﬂ ash ﬁ res. The camera then analyzes the image for red-eye;...
Page 30: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for portraits or to avoid blur- ring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a ﬂ...
Page 31: Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode
Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6˝). Macro close-up Display macro close-up menu. Macro Close-up Mode The ﬂ ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm/1´. When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.
Page 32: Scene Mode
Scene Mode Scene mode offers a choice of twelve “scene” and four “assist” settings. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To display the scene menu: Press mode button until orange -mode indicator lights.
Page 33: Framing Assist: , , , And
Framing Assist: These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to com- pose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Exit Exit Exit Highlight * To exit without changing selection, press Exit Exit Exit Highlight composition type.
Page 34: Portrait Assist
Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode is used to frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while back- ground details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits.
Page 35: Landscape Assist
Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode is used for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps frame not only natural land- scapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. / AUTO LANDSCAPE: No guides are displayed.
Page 36: Sports Assist
Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The options in the assist menu can be used to freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. SPORTS: While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 1.8 frames per second (fps) until icon is displayed.
Page 37: Night Portrait Assist
Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance be- tween the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to reduce noise, slightly increasing processing time; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a ﬂ...
Page 38: Other Scenes
Other Scenes In addition to the four “assist” modes described on the preceding pages, scene mode offers a selection of eleven “scenes,” each corresponding to a common subject type, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. A voice recording mode is also available for creating audio recordings ( To select a scene from the scene menu ( Exit Exit...
Page 39 Beach/Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowﬁ elds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Auto Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Dusk / Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light be- fore sunrise or after sunset.
Page 40 Close up Use to photograph ﬂ owers, insects, and other small objects at ranges as close as 4 cm (1.6˝), with the back- ground artistically blurred. • Camera focuses continuously on nearest object. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position;...
Page 41 Back light Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The ﬂ ash ﬁ res au- tomatically to “ﬁ ll in” (illuminate) shadows. Panorama assist ( Use when taking a series of pic- tures that will later be joined to- gether in PictureProject to form a panorama.
Page 42 Taking Pictures for a Panorama Exit Exit Exit Highlight (Panorama assist) in scene menu ( Right to left Top to bottom AE-L AE-L AE-L Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. PANORAMA ASSIST PANORAMA ASSIST PANORAMA ASSIST Confirm Confirm Confirm Help Help...
Page 43: Voice Recordings
During recording, the monitor turns off. Do not touch the microphone during recording. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S2 may be unable play or copy sound ﬁ les created with other devices. VOICE RECORDING VOICE RECORDING...
Page 44: Playing Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings To play voice recordings back, display the voice recording screen shown in Step 2 on the preceding page and follow the steps below. SELECT SOUND FILE SELECT SOUND FILE SELECT SOUND FILE 001 04.20.2005 15 : 46 001 04.20.2005 15 : 46 002 04.20.2005 15 : 51 Copy...
Page 45: Copying Voice Recordings
Copying Voice Recordings To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown in Step 1 on the preceding page and press the ton. The menu shown at right will be displayed. COPY SOUND FILES COPY SOUND FILES COPY SOUND FILES Exit...
Page 46: Movies
Movies Movie Mode The camera can record the following types of movie. All movies have a frame rate of ﬁ fteen frames per second; except in the case of time-lapse movies, movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Option Frame size is 640 ×...
Page 47 MOVIE OPTIONS MOVIE OPTIONS MOVIE OPTIONS Exit Exit Exit Highlight option. * To exit without changing mode, press button. The following options are available for Auto-focus mode: Option Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Fo- Single AF cus locks when focus operation is complete. Select this option to (default) prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording.
Page 48: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording Time-Lapse Movies Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu ( menu shown in Step 1, below. TIME-LAPSE MOVIE TIME-LAPSE MOVIE TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time Exit Exit Exit Highlight Set interval time. Recording Movies The self-timer can not be used in movie mode. The ﬂ ash turns off in TV movie 640, Small movie 320, and Smaller movie 160 modes.
Page 49 SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 Exit Exit Exit TIME-LAPSE MOVIE TIME-LAPSE MOVIE TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time Exit Exit Exit Highlight AE lock. AE LOCK AE LOCK AE LOCK Exit Exit Exit Use a Reliable Power Source If possible, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter when recording time-lapse movies.
Page 50: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies In full-frame playback ( by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation.
Page 51: More On Playback
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the is closed, pressing the turn the camera on in playback mode). Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the (W) button in full-frame playback dis- plays pictures in “contact sheets”...
Page 52 See the Appendix for more information on how cropped copies are stored ( 93–94). Copies can only be created if sufﬁ cient memory is available. Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Cropping is not available with movies ( 70). Description ), 1,600 ×...
Page 53 93–94). Copies can only be created if sufﬁ cient memory is available. Copies created with D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. D-lighting is not available with cropped copies ( pictures ( 70), or copies created with D-lighting.
Page 54 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback A voice memo can be recorded and appended to any picture marked with a guide) icon in full-frame playback ( memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded. Voice memos can not be recorded for movies or during thumb- nail playback ( 41) or playback zoom (...
Page 55: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV The MV-12 COOL-STATION and EG-E5000 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video- cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Interface > Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 80).
Page 56: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION, UC-E10 USB cable, and PictureProject software can be used to view photographs and movies on a computer. Before pictures can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to a computer, see the documentation on the reference CD and the Quick Start Guide.
Page 57: Connecting The Usb Cable
To choose a USB option, highlight Interface in the setup menu ( press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in Step 1 will be dis- played. INTERFACE INTERFACE INTERFACE Video mode Auto transfer Exit Exit Exit Highlight USB. Exit Exit Exit...
Page 58: Transferring Pictures
Transferring Pictures If PictureProject is installed, the PictureProject Transfer window will be dis- played in the computer monitor when the camera is connected and turned on. Pictures can be transferred using the the PictureProject reference manual CD for details) or by pressing the center of the multi selector.
Page 59 Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and discon- nect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Stor- age, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.
Page 60: Printing Pictures
Printing Pictures Pictures can be printed by any of the following methods: • Select pictures for printing using Print set (see below) and take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot.
Page 61 PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 04.20.2005 15:30 Back Back Back Scroll through pictures. Current pic- ture shown at center of display. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 04.20.2005 15:30 Back Back Back PRINT SET PRINT SET PRINT SET Exit Exit Exit Display print options.
Page 62 Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is placed in the MV-12 COOL-STATION and connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UC-E10 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Set the USB option to PTP Set the USB option in the setup menu to PTP before connecting the printer ( 47;...
Page 63: Print Pictures
Print pictures Press the center of the multi selector to print the current picture or press button to select multiple pictures for printing. Printing Pictures One at a Time Display picture full frame or highlight in thumbnail list. Select picture for printing.
Page 64 Printing Pictures One at a Time To print the picture currently displayed full frame or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the center of the multi selector. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to high- light an option.
Page 65: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures To print all pictures or multiple selected pictures, press button. The menu shown at right will be dis- played; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center to select. Option Print selection Print selected pictures ( Print one copy of all pictures.
Page 66 Printing Selected Pictures: Print Selection Choosing Print selection in the PictBridge menu (see previous page) displays the menu shown in Step 1. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 04.20.2005 15:30 Back Back Back Scroll through pictures. Current pic- ture shown at center of display. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION...
Page 67 Printing the Current Print Order: DPOF Printing To print the current print order ( menu ( 55). The options shown in Step 1 will be displayed. DPOF PRINTING DPOF PRINTING DPOF PRINTING Highlight Conﬁ rm. * Select Start print to start printing without viewing current print order. Select Cancel to exit to PictBridge menu without printing.
Page 68: Menu Guide
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, or high-contrast Exp. +/- subjects.
Page 69: Image Mode
Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image ﬁ les. The size of the ﬁ les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
Page 70: White Balance
White Balance The color of the light reﬂ ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 71: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera by from –2.0 EV (underexposure) to +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV. Its effects can be previewed in the monitor; negative val- ues may be needed when most of the frame is very dark or the background is much darker than the main subject, positive values when most of the frame is very bright or the background is much brighter than the main subject.
Page 72: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the center of multi selector. INTVL TIMER SHOOTING INTVL TIMER SHOOTING INTVL TIMER SHOOTING Set interval time Set interval time Exit Exit Exit SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2...
Page 73: Best Shot Selector (Bss)
Best Shot Selector (BSS) The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situ- ations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or over-exposure. Option BSS off. Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten.
Page 74: Sensitivity
Sensitivity Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Much as ﬁ lm with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Page 75: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-com- Print set patible devices. Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Transfer marking Change transfer marking of all or selected pictures.
Page 76 Selecting Multiple Pictures To select multiple pictures in the Erase selected images ( 50–51), Protect ( Copy > Selected images ( PROTECT PROTECT PROTECT 04.20.2005 15:30 Exit Exit Back Scroll through pictures. Current pic- ture shown at center of display. Repeat steps 1–2 to select addi- tional pictures.
Page 77: Slide Show
Slide Show This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW Exit Exit Exit Highlight Start. To skip to the next picture, press the multi selector to the right, or hold the multi selector down to fast forward through the show.
Page 78: Delete
Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Select images for deletion ( tion dialog shown at right will be displayed; press Erase multi selector up or down to highlight option, selected press center to select: images • Select No to exit without deleting pictures •...
Page 79: Transfer Marking
999 or less. See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for more information. The COOLPIX S2 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX S2 to reselect the pictures.
Page 80: Small Picture
See the Appendix for more information on how small pictures are stored ( Copies can only be created if sufﬁ cient memory is available. Small copies may not dis- play or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Small copies can not be created from movies ( Description Highlight option.
Page 81: Copy
Copy This option is only available when a memory card is inserted, when it can be used to copy pictures between internal memory and the memory card. Option Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Selecting either of the above options displays the menu shown at right.
Page 82: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Shooting menu Scene menu Return to menu for current mode. Movie Playback menu Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
Page 83: Welcome Screen
Option Disable welcome No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. (default) Image shown at right is displayed when cam- Nikon era is turned on. Animation shown at right is displayed when Animation camera is turned on. Choose welcome screen from pictures in internal memory or on memory card.
Page 84: Date
Date This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones. Option Date Set camera clock to current date and time ( Choose home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone; turn daylight sav- Time zone ing time on or off (see below).
Page 85 Time Zones The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set. The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( GMT +/–...
Page 86: Monitor Settings
Monitor Settings The options in this menu control the information displayed in the monitor and monitor brightness. Option Photo info Turn indicators in the monitor on or off. Brightness Control monitor brightness. Photo Info The following display options are available: Option Description Show...
Page 87: Date Imprint
Date Imprint This option is used to imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. It can not be used to imprint date information on existing pictures. Option Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option Date and time is in effect.
Page 88: Sound Settings
Sound Settings The options in this menu control the sound settings listed below. Option If On is selected, beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal Button memory is formatted, or new mode is selected. Beep sound will sound three times if battery is exhausted, or if memory card is locked or memory card or internal...
Page 89: Auto Off
Auto Off Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes. Regardless of the option chosen, the monitor will remain on for 3 minutes when menus are displayed, and for 30 minutes when Loop is selected during a slide show or the camera is powered by the supplied EH-63 AC adapter (if the AC adapter is used when the video cable is connected, video output will...
Page 90: Language
Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages ( Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device ( Option Select USB option for connection to computer ( Before connecting camera to video devices such as televisions or VCRs ( Video 45), choose video mode that matches video standard used in device.
Page 91: Menus
Option Sound settings Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Volume Choosing Reset also clears the current ﬁ le number ( memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. All other settings are unaffected. Resetting File Numbering to 0001 To reset ﬁ le numbering to 0001, select Reset all after either deleting all pic- tures ( 68) or formatting the memory card or internal memory ( Menus...
Page 92: Technical Notes
UC-E10 USB cable Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX S2: SanDisk 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB Panasonic 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB...
Page 93: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device. Do not immerse Although COOLPIX S2 is water-resistant, it is not waterproof and must not be immersed in water. Do not use under- water or immerse while washing.
Page 94 The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body. Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Page 95 Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If the product will not be used for an extended period, run the battery ﬂ...
Page 96: Error Messages
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) Clock not set. WARNING ! ! Battery exhausted. BATTERY EXHAUSTED AF● Camera cannot focus. (● ﬂ ashes red) Slow shutter speed.
Page 97 MEMORY CONTAINS NO IMAGES or in internal memory. Pictures can not be viewed on ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN COOLPIX S2. Problem • Select Reset all after either inserting new memory card or formatting the memory card or internal memory. • Format destination or delete pictures.
Page 98 If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon represen- tative. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, con- tact retailer or Nikon repre- sentative. Solution 46– 8–9 — 46–49, 52–57...
Page 99: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
Page 100 Problem • Camera can not focus on selected subject using autofo- Pictures are out of cus. Use focus lock. focus • AF-assist illuminator is off. Select Auto for AF assist. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again. Camera shook during shot.
Page 101 Problem • Picture is a movie. Can not zoom in on • Picture was created with small picture option. picture • Picture has been cropped to below 320 × 240. • Picture is a movie. • Crop and small picture options can not be used on cop- Can not create copy ies created with these options.
Page 102: Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, And Date Imprint
Appendix: Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint Focus Lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.
Page 103 File Storage The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256-megabyte memory card in different image modes. Image mode ★ High (2592 Normal (2592) Normal (2048) PC screen (1024) TV screen (640) * All ﬁ...
Page 104 (e.g, “101P_001”; raphy (e.g, “101INTVL”; 34), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g, “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and ﬁ...
Page 105: Speciﬁ Cations
Range f/3.0 and f/8.5 (W) * A standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes. † Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras. Version 2.2 allows information stored with pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
Page 106 Approximately 50 g (1.8 oz) Speciﬁ cations Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. T: 0.3 – 1.4 m/1´ – 4´7˝...
Page 107 EH-63 AC Adapter Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A Rated capacity 18–22 VA Rated output DC 4.8 V / 1.5 A Operating temperature 0 – +40 °C (+32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 41 mm × 23.5 mm × 79 mm / 1.6˝ × 0.9˝ × 3.1˝ (W × H × D) Length of cord Approximately 1700 mm (66.9˝) Weight...
Page 108: Index
Index Symbols (auto) mode, 2, 14 (delete) button, 3, 17, 34, 40, 41, 44 (internal memory) indicator, 4, 14, 16 (memory card) indicator, 4, 14, 16 (menu) button, 3, 22, 35, 36, 58, 65, 72 (movie) mode, 36–40 (playback) button, 3, 17, 41, 65 (transfer) button, 46, 48 (transfer) icon, 69, 80...
Page 109 MOVIE menu, 36 Multi connector, 3, 6, 8 Multi connector cover, 3, 6, 8 Multi selector, 3 Museum, 30 MV-12, see COOL-STATION Night landscape, 29 Night Portrait, 27 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remain- ing, 14, 93 On/off, see Power switch PAL, see Video mode Panorama assist, 31, 32 Party/Indoor, 28...
Page 110 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan SB5I00200501(11) 6MA09011--...

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Scene Mode

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