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Nikon COOLPIX S1200PJ Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA S 1200pj COOLPIfl_ Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector • (_), • (_), _ (_), or i_"([]). (flash mode) _,A (macro mode) _-_1 (exposure compensation) Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Tile functions that carl be set vary depending on tile shooting mode, as shown...

  • Page 3: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) The flash mode carl be set to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector • flash mode). Press the multi selector • or • to choose desired flash mode...

  • Page 4: Features That Can B E Set Using The Multi Selector

    Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes tAUTO Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red-eye reduction Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces tile "red eye" phenomenon that caused by the use of flash. Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
  • Page 5 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Self-timer Tile camera is equipped with a ten second and two second timer for selhportraits. This feature is useful for reducing tile effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing tile shutter release button. When using tile selhtimer, use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 6 Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode VVhen using macro mode, tile camera carl focus on objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.
  • Page 7 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (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 i_ (r_ exposure compensation).
  • Page 8 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default Settings The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. • See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes. -Io-I_,OOOT!_,,= ..'°,_'_?_"_' _,_,_ ,_w_,,_,,,._...
  • Page 9 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below..... --_ °=_"_'_'='°'--_:_!__---"_""_'°_' _'_'_"!T_ ExPOsure ,,, icss FlaSh Self-t,mer Macro compensation (Z_ 58) off _ [] (_ off _ -_ (_ off _ off _...

  • Page 10: Mode Settings

    MENU In the shooting screen b utton Shooting menu Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression rate that is used when saving pictures. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 11 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode • Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Features That Cannot Applied Simultaneously" 63) for more information, Number of Exposures Remaining...
  • Page 12 Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. _,_o_ _ ..Restricted Setting Descriptions function Continuous When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is ([]]_ 51) selected, flash is disabled. Flash mode "B"[i"rl"k""p'_'o"o_ ........... When On is selected for Blink proof, flash is disabled.
  • Page 13 Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously function Setting _I!_'_':'!:T_ Continuous When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion (_::]sl) detection is not enabled. Motion detection j lSO sensitivity When a setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled. -_w_ ..
  • Page 14 When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes listed below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.
  • Page 15 Face Detection Notes on Face Detection Function • The ca mera's ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: When faces are partially hidden...
  • Page 16 In the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the picture to soften facial skin tones before saving tile picture. • (easyauto) mode • Portrait ([_[_ 40) or Night portrait ([_[_ 41) scene mode •...
  • Page 17 Use focus lock to focus on off center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu (_ 51) in I_1 (auto) mode, use focus Iockas described below.

  • Page 18: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of pictures for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back )ictures.

  • Page 19: Available Playback Modes

    You c an change the playback mode according tothe type o fpictures you want to view. Available Playback Modes Play [_[_]32 All pictures are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. Favorite pictures Only pictures added to albums are played back.
  • Page 20 playback screen fin the -_ MENU button -_ [] tab, I_ tab, _ tab, 1_1tab When viewing pictures in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the MENUbutton to display the men u, and then selecting the [] ta b, _1 ta b, _...
  • Page 21 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
  • Page 22 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.7) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 23 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...
  • Page 24 2 Double did<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 ca mera is connected to the computer via a USBhub.

  • Page 25: Viewing Images

    • Confirm that tile name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the "Source" panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 "Options" area ('(_O. • Click Start Transfer (_}). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 26 Using ViewNX Retouching Photographs ClickEdit in the ViewNX2toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies ClickMovie Editor in the ViewNX2toolbar. Movie editing functions include the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Printing Images Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. A dialog is displayed and images can be printed using a printer connected to the computer.

  • Page 28: Using The Projector

    Using the Projector The COOLPIX $1200pj is equipped with a built in projector. The ability to project pictures and movies with simple operation makes for a convenient way of enjoying photos at gatherings of family and friends. Open the projector cover to project pictures and movies.
  • Page 29 Projecting Pictures Placethe camera. • Place the camera on a stable and ]evd surface such as a table. • Point the projector window at a screen (available commercially) or flat white surface. • The projection distance between the camera and screen should be approximately 26 cm (1 ] in.) to 3.1 m (10 ft) (_]] 82).
  • Page 30 Displaying Pictures with the Projector Notes on Using Projector • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the projector on page viii. • Be aware that the camera and battery will become hot when the projector is in operation. Allow the camera to cool before using it again when the projector...
  • Page 31 • For information on the Dock Connector Cable, contact your nearest authorized Nikon distributor, Please note that the Dock Connector Cable may not be readily available in some countries regions. • Do not connect a cable other...

  • Page 32: Projector Controls

    Displaying Pictures with the Projector Projector Controls VYhen projecting images stored in the camera's internal memory or on a memory card inserted in the camera, the operations described in the table below can Be performed with the camera or the remote control (available separately)
  • Page 33 Displaying Pictures with the Projector o:_T_oF,"_,:,:::,%T_T-_,:,:,::_ Description • Open to project pictures with the built in projector. • Close to stop projecting pictures with tile Projector cover builtdn projector. To properly protect the projector, turn off (Camera only) the power after closing the projector Cover.

  • Page 34: Operations When Projecting Movies

    Displaying Pictures with the Projector Operations When Projecting Movies To play back a movie, select a movie in full frame playback mode and press the _) button on the camera or the apply selection button on the remote control (available separately).

  • Page 35: Projecting Slide Shows

    Displaying Pictures with the Projector Projecting Slide Shows Project pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card as an automated slide show. The operations described below can be performed using the camera or the remote control (available separately) Turn on the camera,...
  • Page 36 Displaying Pictures with the Projector End or resume slide show. • The screen shown on the right is dispbyed when the Wast frame has played or the slide show is paused. • To end the slide show, use • or • to select I11 and press the _) (apply selection) button.

  • Page 37: Playback Menu

    When using the projector, if you press the MENUbutton to display the playback menu or setup menu on tile monitor, tile operations described in tile table below can be performed ([_[_ 12). These operations can also be performed while tile projector is not in use.

  • Page 38: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • movie record) button. 5" In playback mode, press the _) button to play a movie.
  • Page 39 You can record movies by simply pressing the • movie record) button. Hue, white balance, and other settings are the same when recording movies as they a re when taking pictures. Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in Movie options shooting mode.
  • Page 40 Recording Movies Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (_ 21). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used, •...
  • Page 41 Recording Movies Movie Options Maximum Recording Time MO vi_"° pt i_°_n';_ _ _"_7 Internal mem_ry_""_ ..F _'_'_ ..(approx.94 MB) Memory card (4 GB)_ ?-_pHD720p(1280X720) 1rain20: 55rain VGA (640x480) 4 rain 20 s 2 h 55 rain All figures are approximate.
  • Page 42 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) shooting screen In the -_ MENU button -_ _ tab ([_ The following options can be adjusted. Description Item Select the desired movie option for recording movies: HD 720p (1280x720), ,_'_!_ iFrame 540 (960x540), VGA (640×480).

  • Page 43: Operation

    Press the _ (playback) button in playback mode. ¢'__'"_:'_ • Press themok_ s elector tochoose t hedesired movie. • In fuibframe pByback mode, movies are recognized by ®J the re°vie °pti°ns ic°n ([_-] 90)" Press their) button. • The movie is played back. Operation during Movie...

  • Page 44: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback Delete a Movie File To delete movies, press tile "_ button (l_ :34)in full frame playback mode 32) or thumbnail playback mode ([_ 33). 5" _1_ Note on Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX$1200pj cannot be played back.

  • Page 46: General Camera

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. • See "Using Menus (the MENUButton)" 12) for information about using the camera's menus. • See "The Setup Menu" 60) in Reference Section for more information.
  • Page 47 (Setup) Press the MENU button -') V tab (_ The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the V tab. Option Description Allows you to select the picture displayed as the welcome screen when tile camera is turned on.
  • Page 48 The Setup Menu Option Description Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on )ictures at the time of shooting. The default setting is Off. The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations: When using Sports, Museum, or Panorama assist, or When Continuous is selected for the Pet portrait...
  • Page 49 The Setup Menu r'ptio" r'escr;_ffon ,1_, r-_ _-_ Set time before the monitor turns offfor saving power. Auto off* _'_ 7O The default setting is 1 min. Allows you to format the internal memory (only when memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when...

  • Page 50: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist .................... 8-_ 2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode .................... 8-_ 4 Auto Sort Mode ......................8-_ 7 List by Date Mode ..................... 8-_ 9 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) ................
  • Page 51 Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu ([_ 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. In the shooting screen -_ i_1 (shooting mode) button -_ _ (second icon from the top) -_ i_ -_ _ Panorama...
  • Page 52 Using Panorama Assist Take the next picture. • Frame the next picture so that one third off the frame overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures has been taken complete the scene.
  • Page 53 You can sort your favorite pictures into nine albums (this option is not available for movies). Once they are added, you can choose to play back only favorite pictures by selecting favorite pictures mode. • Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a particular picture.
  • Page 54 Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Pictures in an Album If you select _1 Favorite pictures mode using the procedure described in "Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback" ([_ 70), the album selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the _) button to play back pictures in the selected album.
  • Page 55 Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums From the album selection screen ([_ 70, _=_ 9, select an album and pressthe MENU button to change the album's icon. • Select a color, press the _) button, and select an icon and press the _) button to change the icon.
  • Page 56 Pictures are automatically sorted in to categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. If you choose Auto sort using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" (1_[_70), the category selection screen is displayed. Select a category with the multi selector, and press the _) button to play back pictures in the selected category.
  • Page 57 Auto Sort Mode Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If999 pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies cannot be sorted to that category...
  • Page 58 Ifyou select the I_ List by date using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" 70), the shooting date selection screen is displayed. Select a category with the multi selector, and press the _) button to play back pictures captured on the selected date.

  • Page 59: Editing Functions

    Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S1200pj to edit pictures in camera and store them as separate files 80). editing functions described below available. Editing function Description ZasiI create retouched copies in which contrast Quick retouch saturation have been enhanced. Create a cod / of the current picture with...
  • Page 60 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. • Copies created with an editing function cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them, •...
  • Page 61 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) r___Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch carl be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast saturation havebeen enhanced.New copies are storedasseparatefiles. Select the desired picture in full-frame \\\ _J playback mode ([]_[_ 32) or thumbnail LI Jl__ playback mode...
  • Page 62 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) • r_ D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting car] be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame \\\ _J playback...
  • Page 63 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes (_lamour retou¢h carl be used to soften the skin tone of faces detected in a picture and make the faces look smaller with larger eyes. New copies are stored as separate files.
  • Page 64 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Preview result of the effects and press button. • Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to the center of the frame, are softened. • If more than one face was softened, press the multi selector •...
  • Page 65 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) (_ Filter Effects: Digital Filters Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. Effects indicated below are available. New copies are stored as separate files. -_"_ 7'_!!_°_ '-- Description C0!0r options Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. The available effects are Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype.
  • Page 66 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Adjustthe effect. • Color options: Press • or • to select the color tone, and press the _) button. • Soft: Press • or • to select the size of the area to soften, and press the _) button. •...
  • Page 67 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Small Picture: Reducing Image Size Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for displaying Web pages and using as e mail attachments. Small copies are stored as files with compression ratio of approximately 1:16.
  • Page 68 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when Ir,,l_l_ _ is displayed with playback zoom ([_ 33) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as sepa rate files. T (q) Rotate the zoom control...
  • Page 69 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced, When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 x 120, a black frame is displayed around the picture during...
  • Page 70 Connect the camera toatelevision using the Audio Video Cable EG CP16 (available separately) toplay b ack pictures onatelevision. Turn off the camera. Connect camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug to the videoqn jack and the white plug to the audio in jack on the TV.
  • Page 71 Users ofPictBridge compatible (_):- 18) printers can c onnect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using acomputer. Follow the procedures below t oprint pictures. Print rnu!tiple pictu res (_'_ Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged...
  • Page 72 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting Camera to a Printer VVhen transferring pictures to the pdnter flora the camera, select the Interface 73) flora tile setup menu and set tile USB option to MTP/PTP setting (_ (default setting). Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer.
  • Page 73 Connecting the Camera to a Printer camera is automatically turned screen ((10 w be d spayed in the camera monitor, • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup followed by the Print selection _II-%_ screen (_2_)). "-_ _1_ If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USBcable, Set Charge by computer (_ 73) in the...
  • Page 74 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Pictures by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer (_'_ 23), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. Use the multi selector to choose desired picture press the _) button.
  • Page 75 Connecting the Camera toaPrinter Choose Start print and press the _) button. Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the _) button.
  • Page 76 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the _}_button. Print selecti°n Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.

  • Page 77: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera toaPrinter Print all i mages One copy each ofall pictures stored in the internal memory, or o n the memory card, is printed. • When the menu shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button to start printing.
  • Page 78 The PC PJTransfer software CD ROM "PC PJTransfer" is included with the COOLPIX 51200pj. The "PC PJ Transfer" allows you to use the camera's built in projector to project the computer display via a USBconnection. Before Installing PC-PJ Transfer Before connecting the camera and the computer, install the software application using the included PC PJ Transfer CD.
  • Page 79 Transfer>PC-PJ Transfer Uninstall. • Mac OS: open Applications and click Nikon Software>PC-PJ Transfer> PC-PJ Transfer Uninstaller. _1_ Note on Using the PC-PJ Transfer Log on to an account with administrator privileges when installing or uninstalling the PC PJTransfer,...
  • Page 80 Projecting the Computer Display Projecting the Computer Display Before entering projector mode, displaythe setup menu with the camera and set USB in the Interface option (_'_ 73) to Projector. • To display tile setup menu, select tile V tab (_ 12) in tile Pqenu...
  • Page 81 Choose Start menu > All Programs > PC-PJ Transfer > PC-PJ Transfer. • Mac OS: Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > PC-PJ Transfer folders in that order, then double click the PC-PJ Transfer icon. Clicking the PC-...
  • Page 82 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. NIKON CORPORATION YPll02(11) 6MM 14211-02 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...

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