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  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode High-sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

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

  • Page 7: Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e (Mode) Button ...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents B High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ... 33 Shooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting Mode...33 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 34 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...34 Setting the Scene Mode...34 Features ...35 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...40 c More on Playback...
  • Page 11 E Voice Recordings... 62 Making Voice Recordings...62 Playing Voice Recordings...64 Deleting Sound Files...65 Copying Voice Recordings...66 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 67 Connecting to a TV ...67 Connecting to a Computer...68 Before Connecting the Camera...68 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ...69 Connecting to a Printer...72 Connecting the Camera and Printer...73 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...74...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents f Date Imprint... 105 w Electronic VR ... 107 u Digital Zoom ... 108 i Sound Settings ... 109 k Auto Off ... 109 l Format Memory/ m Format Card ... 110 n Language ... 111 o Video Mode ... 111 p Reset All ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S210 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

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

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Self-timer lamp... 30, 118 Shutter-release button...24 Power switch...20 Power-on lamp ... 20, 109 Built-in flash...28 Lens cover closed Lens ... 119, 129 Eyelet for camera strap...11 Built-in microphone ...50, 56, 62 Speaker...51, 61, 64 Lens cover ...117...
  • Page 17 Opening the pin cover Indicator lamp ...62 Flash lamp...29 Zoom buttons ...22 f : wide ...22 g : tele...22 h : thumbnail playback...43 i : playback zoom...44 j : help ...11 c (shooting/playback) button ...8, 26 e (mode) button ...8 Multi selector...9 k (apply selection) button ...9 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 104). Shooting Shooting mode ...20, 33, 34, 56...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ... 16 Time of recording... 16 Volume indicator... 50, 61, 64 Battery level indicator... 20 a Compensated image... 47 b Electronic VR not available... 107 Protect icon... 96 Image mode... 82 Movie options ... 57 a Current frame number/ total number of frames b Movie length ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button The e (Mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Auto mode (A 20) Voice recording mode (A 62) Playback-mode Selection Menu Playback mode (A 26) Audio playback mode (A 64) Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode;...

  • Page 21: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down.

  • Page 22: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

  • Page 23: Help Displays

    Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Attaching the Camera Strap White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches...

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2.
  • Page 25 To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown . The battery can then be removed by hand •...

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
  • Page 29 Select your home time zone (A 103) and press The Date menu is displayed. Edit the date. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y •...

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 31: Removing Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S210, be sure to format them using this camera (A 110).

  • Page 32: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on.

  • Page 33: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 52 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.

  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, microphone, and speaker. Place the flash upwards when shooting images in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Frame the picture.
  • Page 35 Digital Zoom and Image Quality When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification, holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. With digital zoom, you can magnify a subject up to 4× the maximum magnification of optical zoom (3×) for a total of up to 12×...

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people’s faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by the double- border active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine)
  • Page 37 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory. During Recording While images are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the indicator for the number of exposures or movie length remaining will blink.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
  • Page 39 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Electronic VR Switch to shooting mode Power on by pressing If the button is pressed continuously while the power is OFF, the power will be switched ON and playback mode will be started up.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.6-4.0 m (2.0-13.1 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.1 m (2.0-6.9 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
  • Page 41 “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red- eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s and press k.

  • Page 43: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (23.6 in.). Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.

  • Page 44: Exposure Compensation

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

  • Page 45: B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

    High-sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 46: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn Setting the Scene Mode Enter scene mode by pressing e...

  • Page 47: Features

    Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Focus will be set on people’s faces if it recognizes people’s faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (A 91) for more information. •...
  • Page 48 Shooting in the Scene Mode e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Focus will be set on people’s faces if it recognizes people’s faces (front view).
  • Page 49 h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at the center of the screen. * Other settings can be selected. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •...
  • Page 50 Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 31) will be changed to ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. • The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (3.9 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is positioned before K).
  • Page 51 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Shooting in the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 53 Shoot the first picture. The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor. Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Press k when shooting is completed.

  • Page 54: More Information

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 68) and use Panorama Maker (A 71) to join them in a single panorama. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 116) for more information.

  • Page 55: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Change number f (h) of pictures g (i)

  • Page 56: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 57: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S210 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S210 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S210 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 58: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 43) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 59: Compensating Blurred Images After Shooting: Electronic Vr

    Compensating Blurred Images After Shooting: Electronic VR Blurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled, and marked with S (electronic VR guide) in full-frame playback mode, can be compensated with electronic VR after shooting. When electronic VR is applied to pictures after they are shot, compensated copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from playback mode (A 26) and press k.

  • Page 60: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 44) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 61: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

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

  • Page 62: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press d. The playback menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo, and then press k.

  • Page 63: Playing Voice Memos

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S210 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. Voice Memos: Recording and Playback...

  • Page 64: Viewing Pictures By Date

    Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back.

  • Page 65: Selecting A Date In List By Date Mode

    Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode Enter list by date mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting C (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. Choose the desired date and press k. Camera lists up to 29 dates.

  • Page 66: Using Calendar Mode And List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Select date Select month (calendar mode only) Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture View calendar or list by date menu View playback- mode menu Switch to shooting...

  • Page 67: Calendar And List By Date Menus

    Calendar and List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image* Small pic.* Voice memo * During full-frame playback only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 52, 53), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.

  • Page 68: D Movies

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

  • Page 69: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options and Electronic VR (A 58) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 70: Electronic Vr

    The Movie Menu Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small size 320P S Small size 320 N Time-lapse movieP (A 59) * Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows. All figures are approximate.

  • Page 71: Time-Lapse Movies

    Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the multi selector to choose Movie options from the movie menu and press k. Choose Time-lapse movieP and press k. Choose the interval between shots and press Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
  • Page 72 The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A 28), macro mode (A 31), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62D (sold separately).

  • Page 73: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 57). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 74: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Enter voice recording mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
  • Page 75 Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording Create index* End recording * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

  • Page 76: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Enter audio playback mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting E (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 62) to display the select sound file screen. Choose the desired file and press k.

  • Page 77: Deleting Sound Files

    Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Index Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

  • Page 78: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S210 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. No sound file. Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when E is selected (A 64, step 1), the message No sound file.

  • Page 79: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

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

  • Page 80: Connecting To A Computer

    If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S210 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or...

  • Page 81: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer

    When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Nikon Transfer will start. Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK.
  • Page 82 Connecting to a Computer Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. Source device At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which the pictures were transferred opens automatically when transfer ends.
  • Page 83 Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV- compatible audio player.

  • Page 84: Connecting To A Printer

    If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S210 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

  • Page 86: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 73), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 87: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 73), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 88 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 89 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 78). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose Start print and press k. • Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 90: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 132). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 91: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press k to print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 92: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). ISO sensitivity Control camera’s sensitivity to light.

  • Page 93: Displaying The Shooting Menu And High-Sensitivity Menu

    Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Enter A (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting A (auto) or B (high-sensitivity), and then pressing k. Press d to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. Shooting •...

  • Page 94: A Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
  • Page 95 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

  • Page 96: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 97: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 98: C Continuous

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 99: Interval Timer Photography

    Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu, and press Choose interval between shots and press k. Press d.

  • Page 100: E Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 101: G Af Area Mode

    G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. Face priority (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face.
  • Page 102 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject in the center of the frame.

  • Page 103: Face Priority

    Face Priority Face Priority will take effect when AF area mode is set to Face priority, or when Scene mode is set to Portrait or Night portrait. The camera will automatically recognize human faces that are facing the camera and set focus on the faces. Frame a picture.

  • Page 104: Restrictions On Camera Settings

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

  • Page 105: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 106: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu:Print set (A 78), Delete (A 96), Protect (A 96), Rotate image (A 96), Copy (A 97) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 100) Follow the procedure described below to choose the...

  • Page 107: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing Start.

  • Page 108: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 94). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 109: Copy

    h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

  • Page 110: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

  • Page 111: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by pressing e. Then select F (use the multi selector), and press k. Set up • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press e. a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed.

  • Page 112: Welcome Screen

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 113: Date

    d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 16) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options.
  • Page 114 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K. The travel destination time zone menu is displayed. Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 115 Time Zones (A 17) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map. UTC +/–...

  • Page 116: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info The following display options are available.

  • Page 117: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint The date and time of recording can be imprinted directly onto pictures, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 88). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 118 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.

  • Page 119: Electronic Vr

    w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting still pictures. Auto When all of the following conditions are met while shooting still pictures, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced. •...

  • Page 120: Digital Zoom

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoom. On (default setting) Digital zoom (A 22) will be activated when the g (i) is pressed when the optical zoom has been magnified to its maximum rate. Digital Zoom will not be activated (except when shooting a movie).

  • Page 121: Sound Settings

    i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected , and welcome sound.

  • Page 122: Format Memory/M Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S210, be sure to format them using this camera.

  • Page 123: Language

    n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Polish Portuguese...

  • Page 124: Reset All

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Self-timer (A 30) Macro mode (A 31) Exposure compensation (A 32) Scene Mode Option Scene menu (A 34)

  • Page 125: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Option Menus (A 99) Welcome screen (A 100) Photo info (A 104) Brightness (A 104) Date imprint (A 105) Electronic VR (A 107) Digital zoom (A 108) Button sound (A 109) Shutter sound (A 109) Auto off (A 109) Others Option Paper size (A 74, 75)

  • Page 126: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S210 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version...

  • Page 127: Technical Notes

    AC adapter USB Cable AV Cable Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S210. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards.

  • Page 128: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 40), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A 87), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 62), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 129: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 130: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Self-timer Lamp The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 30) used in the self-timer lamp conforms to the following IEC standard: The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance.

  • Page 131: Cleaning

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 132: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Battery exhausted. Battery temperature high Q (● blinks red) Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
  • Page 133 Display Memory card has not been Card is not formatted. formatted for use in Format card? COOLPIX S210. Memory card is full. Out of memory. Error occurred while recording picture. Image cannot be saved. Camera has run out of file numbers.
  • Page 134 Disable protection. Destination in same time zone as home. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. USB cable disconnected Turn camera off and during data transfer to reconnect cable.
  • Page 135 Display Running out of ink or Printer error: check printer error. printer status. Specified size of paper is Printer error: check not loaded in printer. paper Paper has jammed in the Printer error: paper printer. No paper is loaded in Printer error: out of printer.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank.
  • Page 137 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed).
  • Page 139 Problem Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot record or play back voice memos. Cannot use D-Lighting, electronic VR, crop, or small picture options. Cause/Solution If taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-...
  • Page 140 Professional, the camera will not be able to connect. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory.

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S210 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 8.0 million Image sensor Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm) f/-number f/3.1-5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4×...
  • Page 142 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Battery life Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 143: Battery Charger Mh

    (W × H × D) Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 740 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

  • Page 144: Supported Standards

    Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

  • Page 145: Index

    Index Symbols R 41 E Audio playback mode 64 A Auto mode 20 B Calender mode 52 c D-Lighting 46 R Electronic vibration reduction 21 B High sensitivity mode 33 C List by date mode 53 D Movie mode 56 c Playback mode 8 C Scene mode 34 F Setup mode 98...
  • Page 146 Index D-Lighting 45, 46 DPOF 132 DPOF print 77 DSCN 116 Dusk/dawn i 37 Electronic VR (editing) 47 Electronic VR (movies) 58 Electronic VR (still pictures) 107 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 116 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 89 File names 116 Fill flash 28...
  • Page 147 Photo info 104 PictBridge 72, 132 Pin cover 5 Playback 26, 27, 43, 44 Playback menu 93 Playback-mode Selection menu 8 Playing voice recordings 64 Portrait b 35 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 85 Print 74, 75, 78 Print Set 79 Print set 78...
  • Page 148 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 FX8B02(11) 6MMA4411-02...

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