Nikon COOLPIXS32WH manual

No repr oduction in an y form of this ma nual, in whole or in part (excep t for brief quotation in critical articl es o r revi ews), may b e ma de wi thou t written authorization from NIK ON CORPORA TION. CT 3L02(11) 6MN39011-02 DIGIT AL CAMERA Ref erence Manual[...]

Waterproofing The following are important notes about the cam era's waterproofing. Before using the camera, please thor oughly read the information in “<Impo rtant> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” ( A xv). Waterproofing-related Messages The camera will displ ay messages related to it s waterproof capabilitie s when y[...]

i Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Pri nter Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S32 digital camera. Befo re using the camera, please read the informa tion in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xi) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproo f, Condensation“ ( A xv-x xi), and familiarize yourself wit h the information provided in this manual. Af[...]

iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right aw ay, see “The Basi cs of Shooting and Playback” ( A 8). To learn about t he parts of the cam era and basic operations, see “Parts of th e Camera” ( A 1).[...]

iv Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find th e information you need, the foll owing symbols and conventions are used in this manual: • SD, SDHC, an d SDXC memory ca rds are refer re d to as “memory cards” in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “def ault set[...]

v Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Af rica: http://www.europe-[...]

vi Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this prod uct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys tem, or transla ted into any language in any form , by any means, without Nikon’s prior written perm ission. • Nikon reserves the r ight to change the specifi cat ions of the hard ware a[...]

vii Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or form atting data storage devices su ch as memory cards or built-in camera memor y does not completely er ase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recover ed from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resul[...]

viii Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety inst ructions wh ere all those who use the pro duct will read the m. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusu[...]

ix Introduction Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery, brush, or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in u se Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the d[...]

x Introduction • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Put the battery in a plastic bag before transporting it. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discont[...]

xi Introduction Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the inpu t and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon f or the purpose, to maintain complia nce 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. Observe c[...]

xii Introduction Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUC E THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC TRIC SHOCK, CAR EFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration fo r the power outlet if needed.The power [...]

xiii Introduction CAUTIONS 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 equipme nt. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon f or your equipment. Using other i[...]

xiv Introduction This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collec tion at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more infor[...]

xv Introduction • Make sure to read th e following instructions a s well as the instructions pr ovided in “Caring for the Product” ( F 2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house t est (drop test from a he ight of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-[...]

xvi Introduction Notes About Waterproof an d Dustproof Performances The camera is equivalent to IEC/JIS waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and IEC/JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 10 m (33 ft) for up to 60 minutes.* This rating doe s not guarantee the waterproo f performance of the cam era or that the camer[...]

xvii Introduction • If a foreign substance adhe res to the outside of the camera or the inside of the battery-cha mber/memory card slot cover (such as the hinge, memory ca rd slot, and connectors), remove it immediately with a blower. If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside the battery-ch amber/memory card slot co ver, rem[...]

xviii Introduction Notes About Using the Camera Unde rwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deep er than 10 m (33 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use th e camera underwater for 6 0 minutes or more. • Use the camera in the water temperature range 0°C–40°[...]

xix Introduction 1. Keep the battery-cham ber/memory card slot cover cl osed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the c amera with tap wa ter, or immerse the camera in a shallow basin fil led with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operat e properly, foreign substances may have adhered to the c[...]

xx Introduction 3. After making sure that there are no water drople ts on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory ca rd slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, an d use the blower to remove any foreign substances. • If you open the cover before the camera is th oroughly dried, water droplets ma[...]

xxi Introduction Notes About Operating Temp erature and Humidity and Condensation The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10 °C – +40°C (14°F–104°F). When you use t he camera in cold climate regi o ns, obser ve the foll owing precautio ns. Keep the camera and spare batte ries in a warm place before use. • The perfo[...]

xxii Introduction Introduction ............ .............. ............... .......... ii Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manu al ............ ................... ................... iii Information and P recautions ..... ...................... .. v For Your Safety .............................. [...]

xxiii Introduction Choose a Size................ ...................................... 49 Choose a Photo Size..... ................... ..................... 49 Choose a Movie Frame Size ................... .......... 50 Functions That Cann ot Be Used Simultaneously .................................................. 51 Focusing ....... ............[...]

xxiv Introduction Settings...................................................... E 27 y Retouch ................................................... E 27 h Copy .. ................... ...................... .................... E 27 d Rotate Pictures .......... ....................... ........ E 30 s Small Picture ......................... .........[...]

1 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 9 8 7 66 5 4 3 2 1 1 Shutter-release bu tton ................. ................... 22 2 Power switch /power-on lamp ................... 18 3 Flash . .................. ................... ................... .................. . 31 4 Self-timer lam p................... ......................[...]

2 Parts of the Camera 12 9 8 10 7 11 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Flexible buttons ......... ................... .......... 6, 28, 58 2 Monitor ..... ...................... ....................... .................. .... 4 3 Charge lamp ..... ....................... ...................... ........ 11 Flash lamp .............. ............... ................... .[...]

3 Parts of the Camera Attaching the Came ra Strap Pass the strap through eith er the left or right strap eye let and attach the strap. 2 1 3[...]

4 Parts of the Camera The information that is displayed in the mo nitor during shooting and playback chan ges depending on the camera’s se ttin gs and state of use. Shooting Mode The Monitor 999 999 29m 0s 29m 0s 1/250 1/250 F 3.3 F3 . 3 1 0 10 1 3 2 1 0 10 4 7 10 12 11 13 14 15 18 16 19 8 6 9 5 17 30s 30s 1m 1m 5m 5m 29m 0s 29m 0s 999 999 9999 9[...]

5 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode C If Information Is Not Displayed Dur ing Shooting Mode and Pl ayback Mode Apart from certain information, information is no t displayed if no operations are performed for several second s. Information is dis p layed again when eith er a flexible button or the multi sele ctor is pressed. 999 999 15/05/2014 15/05/[...]

6 Parts of the Camera If you press a flexible bu tton while the shooting screen or playback scre en is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can c hange various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are refe rred to as “flexibl e butto n 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order fro[...]

7 Parts of the Camera Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button n ext to it. • When Q is displayed, pres s flexible button 1 to return to the pre vious screen. • When the menu cont ent continues on another page, a guide indicating the pa ge position is displayed. Press the mu lti selector HI to display other pages. C Note[...]

8 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully insert the batter y ( 2 ). • The battery locks into place when inserted correctly. B Be Careful to Insert the [...]

9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the di rection indicat ed by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully slide it in ( 2 ). B Damage Caution Sliding the cover while it is op en may damag e the camera. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-o[...]

10 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. 2 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter. If a plug adapter* is inc luded with your cam era, attach the plug adapter to the plug on th e Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter fi rmly until it is securely held in place. Once the [...]

11 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter f rom the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger • You can also charge the batter y by connecting the camer a to a computer ( A 67, E 43). • You can use the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately; E 59) t[...]

12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory ca rd upside down or backwa rds could damage the camera and th e memory[...]

13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the di rection indicat ed by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully slide it in ( 2 ). B Damage Caution Sliding the cover while it is op en may damag e the camera. B Formatting Memory Cards The fir st ti me y ou i nse rt a m emo ry c [...]

14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback When the camera is turne d on for the first time, the langua ge-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu back ground setting screen are displayed. • If you exit without setting th e date and time, O will flash when t he shooting scre en is displayed. 1 Press the p[...]

15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. • Select d Year/Mon th/Day , e Month/ Day/Year , or f Day/Month/Year . 5 Set the date and time, and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D , M , Y , h , and m ). • Edit the date and time: Press HI . • Appl[...]

16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 7 Use JK to select the background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To restore the default ba ckground image, press flexible button 3 ( P ). 8 Confirm the waterproofing-related message and pre ss K . • There are six me ssage screens. 9 Co[...]

17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language , Date a nd time , and Menu background settings in the l camera settings menu ( A 65). • You can enab le or disable daylight savin g time in the l camera setting s menu by selecting Dat[...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the cam era off, press the power switch again. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Number of Exposures Remaining The number of images that can be taken is displayed. • C is di sp la [...]

19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C The Auto Off Function • The time that elapses before the camera en ters standby mod e is about three minutes. • While the camera is in standby mode , the moni tor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations: ➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c (shooting/playback mode) b[...]

20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illu minator, microphone, an d speaker. 2 Frame the picture. C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in th e following situations. • When shooting in dim ligh ting • When shoo[...]

21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom When you press the multi se lector HI , the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in closer to the subj ect: Press H (telephoto) • To zoom out and view a larger ar ea: Press I (wide-angle) When you turn the camera o n, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. • A zoom indicator i[...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the sub ject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can gl ow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of th e fram e and the focus area is not displayed. W hen the camera has focused[...]

23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button B Notes About Saving Images and R ecording Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures remain ing or the in dicator showing t he maximum movie length flashes while im ages are bein g saved or while a movie is being recor ded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot[...]

24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the c (shooting/ playback mode ) button. • If you press and h old down the c (s hooting/playback mode) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in pl ayback mod e. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hol d down JK to scroll through th e images quick[...]

25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flexible button 3 ( n ). 2 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the deletion me thod. • Select n Erase this pictur e only , o Erase selected p ictures ( A 26), or k Eras e all pictures . • To exit without deleting , press flexible but[...]

26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 ( S ). • The selected imag e is indicated by a check mark . • A check mark is disp layed or removed e very time you press flexi ble button 2 ( S ). • Press flexib le bu[...]

27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion ( A 25) and formatting ( A 65, E 40). 1 Press and hold down flexible buttons 1 and 4 at the same time while in shooting mode or playback mode . 2 Press flexible button 3 ( R Yes ). • Image lock is set. [...]

28 Shooting Features Shooting Features Press a flexible button to display a menu . You can cha nge the following settings. Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Flexible button Option Description A A Point and shoot – Sets the shooting m ode to A Point and shoot. 30 Z Flash mode/ self-t imer Flash Allows you to set the flash mode. [...]

29 Shooting Features l Settings Change soun ds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. 47 Choose a size Allows you to set the size of photos (still images) and movies. 49 Camera settings Allows yo u to change a number o f general settings. 65 Flexible button Option Description A[...]

30 Shooting Features When this camera is used fo r the first time, the shooting m ode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera automatically sele cts the optimum sc ene when you frame an image, m aking it even easier to take ima ges using settings that suit the scen e. A Point and shoot is the default sho oting mode for this camera. • The area of [...]

31 Shooting Features You can select the flash mode to matc h the shooting conditions. Available Flash Modes Use flexible button 2 , 3, or 4 to select the flash mode. • Select w Auto flash , y Flash off , or x Always fire flash . • To cancel, press flexible button 1 ( Q ). Using the Flash Enter shooti ng mode M flexible button 2 ( Z ) M flexible[...]

32 Shooting Features C The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confir med by pressing the sh utter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires wh en you press the shutter-re lease button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera c annot shoot images. • Off: The flash does no t fire when an image is take n. If the[...]

33 Shooting Features The camera is equipped with a self-tim er that releases the shut ter about ten seconds after you press the shutte r-release button. 1 Press flexible button 2 ( j 10 s ). • When Y Smile timer is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detect e[...]

34 Shooting Features 3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • Countdown starts. The s elf-timer lamp flashe s and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is re leased. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to b Off . • To stop the countdown, press the shutter- release button again. 1/250 1[...]

35 Shooting Features When the camera detec ts a smiling face, you can ta ke an image automatically wit hout pressing the shutter-relea se button. The skin softening func tion makes the skin tones of human faces smoother. 1 Press flexible button 3 ( Y Smile timer ). 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. 3 Without pressing the sh[...]

36 Shooting Features B Notes About Smile Tim er Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or de tect smiles ( A 53). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting. C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile ti mer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly imme [...]

37 Shooting Features When a style (shooting scene s and effects) is selecte d, camera settings are automat ically optimized for the select ed scene. The expect ed effect may not be achieved depending on the subject. Use the multi selector JK to select the desired style (shooting scene and effect) and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, pr[...]

38 Shooting Features Tips and Notes D Shoot night scenes • When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captur es a series of images which are combine d into a single image and sav ed. • Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the wa y, hold the camera s till until a stil l image is displayed. After taking an image [...]

39 Shooting Features O Shoot at intervals • The camera can automatically capt ure still images at pre- determined inte rvals. Imag es captured in one shooting are saved in one f older and can be viewed in a slide show ( A 58). • Press flexible button 2 ( d Shoot every 30 seconds ), flexible button 3 ( e Shoot once a minute ), or flexib le butto[...]

40 Shooting Features I Take a series of pictures • The camera capt ures a series of still images tha t allow you to clearly see de tailed movemen ts in a moving su bject. • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per se cond (fps) (when Choose a size[...]

41 Shooting Features L Mirror • You can take images that are vert ically or horizontally symmetrical ove r the center of the frame. • Press flexible button 2 ( c Top ➝ bottom ) or flexible button 3 ( b Left ➝ right ) to set the flip direction. When c Top ➝ bottom is select ed, the top ha lf of the screen is flipped over the b ottom half, [...]

42 Shooting Features H Add a cartoon effect • Performs tone compensation and make s the image appear like a cartoon. • After taking an i mage, do not turn the camera off before the mon itor switches to the shooting screen. • The flash setting is fixed at w Auto flash , but th e setting can be ch anged( A 31). • The self-timer can be set, bu[...]

43 Shooting Features You can add a frame around your images when taking images. Nine diffe rent frames are available. • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at F Small (2 megapixels) ( A 49). 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired frame and press flexib le button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flexib le button 1 ( Q ).[...]

44 Shooting Features You can adjust brightness ( exposure compensa tion) and vividness when taking images. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. See A 46 for details on ea ch effect. 1 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the setting. • Select b Brighter/darker , c M[...]

45 Shooting Features 3 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flexib le button 1 ( Q ). 4 Frame the subject and take a picture. C Notes About Change Colors • The setting is saved in the camera’s me mory even after the camera is turned off. • Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R . Brighter/darker 1100 1100 20 m 0s[...]

46 Shooting Features b Brighter/Darker (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall imag e brightness. • Use J to move the cu rsor to the left to make t he overall image darker. Use K to move the cursor to the right to make it brighter. c More Vivid/Less Vivid (Saturation) You can adju st the overall vividness of the image. • Use J to move th[...]

47 Shooting Features Allows you to configur e the shutter and button sounds . You can select one of eight differe nt sounds, or turn sounds off. 1 Press flexible butt on 2 or flexible button 3. • y Pick a shutter sound : Set the shut ter sound. • x Pick a button sound : Set the button sound. Change Sounds Enter shooti ng mode M flexible button [...]

48 Shooting Features 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the type of sound. • y : Set the standard sounds. • z : Sounds are not he ard. • Press flexib le button 3 ( A ) to play the selected sound. • To cancel, press flexib le button 1 ( Q ). • The screen d isplayed when y Pick a shutter sound was selected in ste p 1 is shown here as an [...]

49 Shooting Features Set the size of photos (sti ll images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size Select the combination of image size an d compression ratio that is used when saving ima ges. The higher the image mo de setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compres sion ratio, the higher the quality of the images, [...]

50 Shooting Features C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate num ber of images that can be sa ved can be checked in the monitor when shooting ( A 18). • Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, e ven when using memory cards with the same capacity an[...]

51 Shooting Features Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Option Description Flash Choose a style ( A 37) When Shoot nig ht scenes , Photograph food , Take a series of pictur es , Photograph fireworks , or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, the fl ash cannot be us ed.[...]

52 Shooting Features Electro nic VR Choose a style ( A 37) When Shoot nig ht scenes , Shoot at intervals , Take a series of pictures , Photograph fireworks , or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, electronic VR is disabled. Digital zoom Smile timer ( A 35) When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Choose a style ( A 37) When Shoot ni[...]

53 Shooting Features The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes and sett ings, the camera uses face detection to automatical ly focus on human faces. • A Point and shoot ( A 30) • Shoot at intervals ( A 39) and Take a seri es of pictures ( A 40) when using Choose a sty[...]

54 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutter is rele ased while using one of t he shooting modes and settings liste d below, the camera detects human faces and processes th e image to soften facial sk in tones (up to three faces). • A Point and shoot ( A 30) • Smile timer ( A 35) B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more t[...]

55 Shooting Features Focus Lock Focus lock shoot ing is recommended when the camera does not ac tivate the focus are a that contains the desired subject. The following explains ho w to use focus lock when A Point an d shoot is enabled and the fo cus area is displayed in the center of the fra me. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame and[...]

56 Playba ck Features Playback Features Pressing the multi selec tor H in full-frame playback mode ( A 24) zooms in on the ima ge. • You can change the zoom ratio by pressing HI . • To view a diffe rent area of the image, pr ess flexible button 3 ( G ) to lock the zoom ratio and press HIJK . If you want to change the zoom ratio, press flexible [...]

57 Playba ck Features Press the multi selec tor I in full-frame playback mode ( A 24) to display images in contact sheets of thum bnail images. • While using thumbnail playback mode, press JK to select an image, and the s elected image is magnified and displayed at the center of the screen. Select an image and press H , and the selected image is [...]

58 Playba ck Features When viewing images in full-frame playback mo de, yo u can select one o f the flexible but tons ( A 6) and display the corresponding menu. Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Playback menu Option Description A V Have fun with pictures Exchange messages 1 Allows you to add voice messages to your images. E 2 Pic[...]

59 Playba ck Features 1 Available when a sti ll image is displayed. 2 Available when a movie is displayed. n Erase Erase this picture only Allows you to delete only the image currently displa yed ( A 25). A 25 Erase s elected pictures Allows you to select mult iple images and delete them ( A 26). A 26 Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all i m[...]

60 Recording and Playing Back M ovies Recording and Playing Back Movies When no memory car d is inserted (i.e. , when using the camera ’s internal me mory), the movie frame size ( A 50) can be set to H Small (640) or C Small (old-fashioned) . 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the re maining amount of m ovie recording tim e. 2 Press the b ([...]

61 Recording and Playing Back M ovies B Maximum Movie Length Individual mo vie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length , even when there is sufficient fr ee space on the memo ry card for longe r recording. • The maximum movi e length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting scre en. • Recording may end before ei ther lim[...]

62 Recording and Playing Back M ovies B Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooti ng movies for an extend ed peri od of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the ins ide of the came ra becomes extr emely hot when recording movi es, the came ra will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until [...]

63 Recording and Playing Back M ovies 1 Press the c (shooting/ playback mode ) button to s witch to play back mode. 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired movie and press flexible button 2 ( Z ). • Movies can be identifi ed by the movie recording time indicator ( A 5). 3 Press flexible button 4 ( G View movie ). • You can play movies[...]

64 Recording and Playing Back M ovies Functions Available During Playback You can use the flexible bu ttons to perform the following operations. Adjusting Volume Press the multi selec tor HI during playback. Deleting movies To delete a movie, se lect the desired movie in ful l-frame playback mode ( A 24) and press flexible button 3 ( n ) ( A 25). F[...]

65 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The settings of the me nu options listed below can be co nfigured. Camera Settings Menu Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexible button 4 ( l Camera settings) Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when t[...]

66 General Camera Setup Reset all Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. E 44 Firmware version View the current camera firmware version . E 44 Option Description A[...]

67 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance yo ur enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connectin g the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the came ra off.[...]

68 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Viewing images on a TV E 45 Images and movies captured with the camer a can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the vide o and audio (stere o) plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cabl e to the TV’s H[...]

69 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and shar e photos and movies. Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connect ion is required. For system r equirements and othe r informatio n, see the Nikon webs ite for your region. 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and down load the instal[...]

70 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to th e computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB co nnection : Tu rn the camera off and ensure th at the memory c ard is inserte d in the camera. Conn ect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.[...]

71 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer If a message is displayed pr ompting you to c hoose a program , select Niko n Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displaye d, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1U n d e r Import pictures and videos , click Change program . A program selecti on d[...]

72 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to th e computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card sl ot, choose the appropri ate option in the computer operating system to eject the remova ble disk corr esponding to the memory [...]

E 1 The Reference Section provides detailed info rmation and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pi ctures E Exchange Me ssages........ ................... ............... ................ ............... ....... E 2 V Picture Play ... ............... ................... ............... ............... ................ ............. E 7 A G[...]

E 2 Reference Section Voice messages can be recorded and attached to imag es. • You can attach up t o two messages to each im age. Leave a Message 1 Press flexible button 2 ( q Record ). 2 Press flexible button 2 ( I Leave a message ). • You cannot select this option if the image already has a message attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Reply” ( E[...]

E 3 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 ( q ). • Recording starts. You can record for up to about 20 seconds. • Do not touch the m icrophone. • Press flexib le button 2 ( q ) again to stop recording. • If battery power runs out, recordi ng stops automatically. • The message is saved when yo u press flexi ble button 4 ( O ) in step[...]

E 4 Reference Section Leave a Reply 1 Press flexible button 2 ( q Record ). 2 Press flexible button 3 ( J Leave a reply ). • You cannot select this op tion if the i mage does not have a me ssage attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message” ( E 2) 3 Press flexible button 2 ( q ). • Once recording starts, the operations are the same as explained in [...]

E 5 Reference Section Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 ( K Play recordings ). • The camera plays the me ssage. If two messages have be en recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexibl e button 1 ( Q ) to stop playback. • Use the multi selecto r HI during playback to adjust playback volume. • If battery power runs out, playb[...]

E 6 Reference Section 2 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flex ible button 3 ( R Yes ). • Only the recording is deleted. If both a m essage and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted. Ye s No Erase voice recordings?[...]

E 7 Reference Section Before Editing Images You can easily edit images o n this camera. Edited copies are save d as separate files (except for Rotate pictures ). • Edited copies are saved wit h the same shoot ing date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Editing • An image can b e edited up to ten times (there is no res triction on th e [...]

E 8 Reference Section D Make Photo Albums Display images similarly to a pho to album. Five different photo a lbum designs are available. The created album is saved as a separate image of 13 megapixels (4160 × 3120) in size. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. 2 Press flexible button 2 ( S ). • A check mar k is displaye d. • A check[...]

E 9 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). 4 Use JK to select th e desired photo album design and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have be en displayed, the camera r eturns to Have fun wit h pictures menu. • To cancel before the photo album has been cr eated, press flexi[...]

E 10 Reference Section W Add a Fisheye Effect Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye le ns. This effe ct is well-suit ed for images captured using Shoot close-ups in the shooting menu. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Z Toy Camera Make an image look as if it were [...]

E 11 Reference Section Q Soften Pictures Soften the image by adding a slight blur around th e ce nter of the imag e. Four blur re gions are available. Use the multi selector JK to select the area to be blurred and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To add a slight blur to the entire image , press k . • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). f[...]

E 12 Reference Section M Add a Diorama Effect Make an image look like a miniature scene cap tured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject at the ce nter of the image. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playba[...]

E 13 Reference Section d Change Colors Adjust image colors . Use the multi selector JK to select the desired setting and press flexible butt on 4 ( O ). • The following image color se ttings are available. 1 Viv id color (default setting): Use to achiev e a vivid, photoprint effect. 2 Black-and-white: Save images in black-and- white. 3 Sepia: Sav[...]

E 14 Reference Section P Highlight Colors Keep one specified color in the image , and change the other colors to black and white. Use the multi selector JK to select a color and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 ( V ) M flexible button 3 ( V Pictur[...]

E 15 Reference Section A Decorate Add a frame around your images. N ine different frames are av ailable. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, a s described below. • When the original image is 2 megapixels ( 1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200). • When the orig[...]

E 16 Reference Section Grade images by using A Excellent or B Good . You can use View graded pictures to play back only the images that have grade marks. Grade Pictures 1 Press flexible button 2 ( A Grade pictures ). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and press flexible button 2 ( A ) or flexible button 3 ( B ). • Grade marks ( A or B[...]

E 17 Reference Section Changing or Removing Grad es from Individual Images 1 In step 2 ( E 16) of “Grade P ictures”, select the image with the grade you wa nt to change or remove. • Grade marks A or B are added to graded images. 2 Change or remove the grade. • Press flexib le button 2 ( A ) or flexible button 3 ( B ) to change the curren t [...]

E 18 Reference Section View Graded Pictur es 1 Press flexible button 3 ( B View graded pictures ). 2 Press flexible button 2 ( A Excellent ) or flexible button 3 ( B Good ). • Only images with the grade mark you selected are displayed. 3 Use the multi selector JK to view images. • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail[...]

E 19 Reference Section Remove All Grades 1 Press flexible button 4 ( S Remove all grades ). 2 Press flexible button 2 ( a Excellent ) or flexible button 3 ( b Good ). 3 Press flexible button 3 ( R Yes ). • The selected gr ade mark is removed fr om all images. B Notes About Graded Images When an image is graded, it is pr otected from acci dental d[...]

E 20 Reference Section Play back images by selecting the shooting dat e from the calendar. 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the desired date and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Images are selected based on t he selected da te. The first imag e captured on that date is displaye d. • A white background of a date indicates that images were[...]

E 21 Reference Section Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files a re played back in the slide show, onl y the first frame of each mo vie is displayed. Background music is played during playbac k. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme ( E 25). Choose Pictures 1 Press flex[...]

E 22 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show begins. • To pause playback, press flexible b utton 4 ( D ). To exit, press fl exible button 1 ( Q ). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the n ext image or J to display the previous image. Press and hold K or J to fast forw[...]

E 23 Reference Section Pick a Series 1 Press flexible button 2 ( o Choose pictures ). • The first imag e in the folder where im ages captured using Shoot at intervals are saved is displaye d. 2 Use flexible button 2 ( K Next series ) or flexible button 3 ( J Previous series ) to select the folder and press flexible button 4 ( O ). 3 Press flexibl[...]

E 24 Reference Section 5 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). 6 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show begins. Choose pictures Pick a series Pick a speed Start Slide show Choose pictures Choose a theme[...]

E 25 Reference Section Choose a Theme 1 Press flexible button 4 ( n Choo se a theme ). 2 U s e f le x i b l e b u t to n 2 , 3 , o r 4 t o s e l ec t a playback theme. • You can select o Anima ted (default setting), o Pop art , or p Classic . 3 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show begins. B Notes About Slide Show The maximum pl[...]

E 26 Reference Section Play back movi es ( A 63). Available when a movie is displayed. G View Movie Enter playback mode M flexible butt on 2 ( Z ) M flex ible button 4 ( G View mov ie)[...]

E 27 Reference Section Copy or rotate images or creat e a small copy of the current image. h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Press flexible button 2 ( h Copy ). 2 Use flexible button 2 ( k Camera to card ) or flexible butt on 3 ( l Card to camera ) to select the copy source and destination. y Retouch Enter playback[...]

E 28 Reference Section 3 Use flexible button 2 ( j Selected images ) or flexible button 3 ( i All images ) to select the copy method. • When i All images is selected, proceed to step 7. 4 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. 5 Press flexible button 2 ( S ). • The selected imag e is indicated by a check mark . • A check mark is dis pl[...]

E 29 Reference Section B Notes About Copy • Only files in formats that thi s camera can record can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of ca mera or that have been modified on a comput er. • The Grade pictures ( E 16) and Print order ( E 32) settings configured for images are not copied. C Copying t[...]

E 30 Reference Section d Rotate Pictures Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees c lockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. 1 Press flexible button 3 ( d Rotate pictures ). 2 Press flexible button 2 ( e ) or flexible button 3 ( f ). • The image is rotated 90 degrees. 3 Pr[...]

E 31 Reference Section s Small Picture Create a small copy of images. 1 Press flexible button 4 ( s Small picture ). 2 Use flexible button 2 ( D ) or flexible button 3 ( E ) to select the desired copy size and press flexib le button 4 ( O ). • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of about 1:16. • To cancel, p[...]

E 32 Reference Section If you configur e print order settings in advance, you can us e them with the pr inting methods listed below. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo la b that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible p rinter’s card slot. • Connecting the camera to a [...]

E 33 Reference Section 3 Use flexible button 2 or flexible button 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Date : Print the shooti ng date on all images in the print order. • Info : Print shutter speed and aperture value on all images in the pri nt order. • Date and Info turn on and off each time you press[...]

E 34 Reference Section Welcome Screen Select whether or not the welco me screen is displayed when you turn on the camera. l Camera Settings Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexible button 4 ( l Camera settings) M flexibl e button 2 ( I Welcome screen) Option Description h Off Does not display the we lcome screen.[...]

E 35 Reference Section Date and Time Set the camera clock. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexible button 4 ( l Camera settings) M flexibl e button 3 ( J Date and time) Option Description j Date format Select Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/ Year , or Day/Month/Year . J Date and time • Select an item: Press the mul[...]

E 36 Reference Section Brightness Select from five settings. The default setting is 3. • Use the multi selecto r JK to select th e desired brightness and press flexible button 4 ( O ). Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexible button 4 ( l Camera settings) M flexibl e button 4 ( K Brightness) Brightness[...]

E 37 Reference Section Print Date The shooting date can be impr inted on the images when shooting, allowing the in formatio n to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( E 33). B Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates form a pe rmanent part of image da ta and cannot be deleted. Th e date cannot be imprinted on i mages a[...]

E 38 Reference Section Electronic VR Select whether to use elect ronic VR (vibrat ion reduction) when s hooting. B Notes About Electronic VR • Electronic VR is disabled whil e the flash is used. • If the exposure per iod exceeds a certain peri od of time, electronic VR will not function. • Electronic V R cannot be used wh en using the fol low[...]

E 39 Reference Section AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist ill uminator which assists autofo cus operation. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexible button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 ( r AF assist) Option Description u Auto (defau lt setting) The AF-assist illuminator automaticall [...]

E 40 Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this optio n to format th e internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memor y or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to tra nsfer importa nt images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off o r[...]

E 41 Reference Section Language Select a language for display of camer a menus and messages. Menu Background Select one of five background de signs to be used for a men u screen or thumbnail playback mode. • Use the multi selecto r JK to select th e desired design and press fl exible button 4 ( O ). • To restore the defau lt background image, p[...]

E 42 Reference Section Video Mode Adjust settings fo r connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL . Both NTSC and PAL are standards for anal og color televis ion broadcasting. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexible button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I three ti mes M flexible button 2 ( R Video mode )[...]

E 43 Reference Section Charge by Computer B Notes About Charging with a Computer • When connected to a computer, the camera automa tically turns on and starts charging . If the camera is turned off, charging stops. • About 2 hours and 40 minutes are required to char ge a fully exha usted battery. Chargin g time increases when images are tra nsf[...]

E 44 Reference Section Reset All When flexible button 3 ( R Reset ) is selected, the ca mera’s settings a re restored to their default values . • Some settings, such as Date and time or Language , are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved i n the internal memory or on the memory car[...]

E 45 Reference Section 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure th at the plugs are properly orien ted . Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connectin g or disconnecting them. When using the audio/video cable When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connecting the Camera to a TV 3 1 2 White Yellow 3 1 2 HDM[...]

E 46 Reference Section 2 Set the TV’s input to ex ternal video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Hold down t he c (shooting/ playback mode) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor d oes not turn on. B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that the camer[...]

E 47 Reference Section Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a co mputer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Take images Select images for printi ng and number of copies using Print order option ( E 32) Connect to the printer ( E 48) Print images one at a time ( E 50) P[...]

E 48 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure th at the plugs are properly orien ted . Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connectin g or disconnecting them. 3 1 2[...]

E 49 Reference Section 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictBridge startup screen ( 1 ) is displayed in the camera moni tor, followed by the Print selection screen ( 2 ). B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is se le ct ed fo r Charge by computer ( E 43), it may be impossible to pr int images with direct con[...]

E 50 Reference Section Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be printed and press flexible button 4 ( O ). 2 Press flexible button 3 ( b Copies ). 3 Use HI to select the desired number of copies ( up to nine) a nd press flexible button 4 ( O ). Print selection Start print Copies Paper size PictBridge 1 prints [...]

E 51 Reference Section 4 Press flexible button 4 ( c Paper size ). 5 Use JK to select th e paper size and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 6 Press flexib[...]

E 52 Reference Section Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press flex ible button 3 ( p ). 2 Press the multi selector I and press flexible button 2 ( c Paper size ). • To exit the pri nt menu, press flexible b utton 1 ( Q ). 3 Use JK to select th e paper size and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To apply the[...]

E 53 Reference Section 4 Press H , and then press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the print method. • Select o Print selection , k Print all images , or g DPOF printing . Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the nu mber of copies (up to nine) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images an d use flexi ble button 2 ( X ) or[...]

E 54 Reference Section Print all images One copy each of all images saved i n the internal memory, or on the memory card , is printed. • When the scre en shown on the r ight is displayed, press f lexible button 2 ( a Start print ) to start printing. DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option ( E 32[...]

E 55 Reference Section Refer to the table belo w if an error message is displayed. Error Messages Display Cause/Solut ion A Battery temperature is elevated. Th e camera will turn o ff. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperatur e has cooled before resuming use . – The camera will turn off to prevent overheati [...]

E 56 Reference Section Image cannot be saved. An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the in ternal memory or memory card. E 40 The camera has ru n out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the in ternal memory or memory card. E 40 There is insufficien t space to sa ve the copy. Delete images from [...]

E 57 Reference Section * See the documenta tion provided with your printer for furt her guidance and information. Communication s error An error occurred while communic ating with the printer. Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. E 48 System e rror An error occurred in the camer a’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remov e and[...]

E 58 Reference Section Images, movies, or messages are ass igned file names as follows. • Voice message file numb ers are the same numbers as the images to which the mes sages are attached. File Names DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images and movies DSCN Message DSCA Message (reply) DSCB Small copies SSCN Cro[...]

E 59 Reference Section Accessories are no t waterproof. Availability may vary with country or region. See our we bsite or broc hures for th e latest infor mation. Optional Accessories Batte ry char ger B attery Charger MH-6 6 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC adapter AC Adapt er EH-62G (c onnect as sh own) Make sure that[...]

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F 2 Technical Notes and In dex The Camera To ensure continued enj oyment of this Nikon product, obse rve the precautions descr ibed below in addition to the wa rn ings in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xi) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Du stproof, Conde nsation” ( A xv-x xi) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The p[...]

F 3 Technical Notes and In dex B Prevent Water From Seeping Inside the Camera If the inside of the came ra becomes wet, this co uld result in camer a malfunction and the camera may not be repairable. To prevent w ater seeping (w ater submersion) accidents, be sure to obser ve the following cautions when using the camera. • When the battery-c hamb[...]

F 4 Technical Notes and In dex B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or m agnetic fields. Str ong static charge or the ma gnetic fields pr oduced by equ ipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the mon itor, damage data saved[...]

F 5 Technical Notes and In dex The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warning s in “For Your Safety” ( A viii-xi) before use. • Check the batter y level before using the came ra and replace or char ge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charg ing once the ba ttery is fully cha rged as this will result in reduced battery performa[...]

F 6 Technical Notes and In dex • After removing the battery fro m the camera or battery char ger, put the battery in a plastic bag and store it in a cool place. • A marked drop in the time a fully-charg ed battery retains it s charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL19 battery.[...]

F 7 Technical Notes and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved M emory Cards” ( F 23) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions n oted in the documentation i ncluded with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a comput[...]

F 8 Technical Notes and In dex Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinne r, or other volatile chemical s. C More Information See ”Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances” ( A xvi) and ”Cleaning After Using the Camera Unde rwater” ( A xviii) for more information. Cleaning and Sto rage Lens Avoid tou ching glass p arts with your fingers. [...]

F 9 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Turn the camer a off when not in use. Be su re that the power-on la mp is off before putting t he camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be u sed for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the fo llowing locations: • Next to equipment th a[...]

F 10 Technical Notes and In dex If the camera fails to function as expected, check th e list of common problems belo w before consulting your re tailer or Nikon-author ized service represent ative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Troubleshooting Proble m Cause/Solut ion A The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recordi ng to end. If the pro[...]

F 11 Technical Notes and In dex Camera turns off w ithout warning . • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). • The camera or battery ha ve become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The inside of the camera has becom e hot. Leave the camera off until the in side of the camera has cooled, and then try tur nin[...]

F 12 Technical Notes and In dex Print date not available . Date and time in the camera settings menu has not been set. 14, 65, E 35 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled. The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images captured using Take a se ries of pictures . 65, E 37 Screen for setting time and date is displayed when ca[...]

F 13 Technical Notes and In dex Shooting Issues Proble m Cause/Solut ion A Cannot switch to shooting mode. • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • The camera cannot be sw itched to shooting mod e while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Ad apter. 67, 70, E 45, E 48 10 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed[...]

F 14 Technical Notes and In dex Flash does not fire. • The flash mode is set to y Flash o ff . • Choose a style is set to a function that disables the flash. 31 38 Digital zoom cannot be used. When Choose a style is set to Shoot night scenes , Shoot under water , Shoot backlit scenes , Take soft pictur es , or Create a dior ama effect , digital[...]

F 15 Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Saving images takes time. It m ay t ake more tim e to sav e ima ges in t he f ollo wi ng situations . • When the noise reduction function is in operation, such as when shooting in a dar k environment • When the skin softeni ng function is applied while shooting • When Choose a style is set to Sh[...]

F 16 Technical Notes and In dex Cannot edit image. • Some images can not be edited. Images that have already been edited may not be edited again. • There is not enoug h free space in the interna l memory or on the memory card. • Thi s ca mer a is una ble to e dit ima ges cap ture d wi th other cameras. • Editing functions used for images ar[...]

F 17 Technical Notes and In dex The PictBr idge startu p screen is not displ ayed when the camera is connected to a printer. With some PictBridge -compatible printers, the PictBridge startup screen may not be di splayed and it may be impossible to print im ages when Auto is selected fo r the Charg e by computer option in the setup menu. Set the Cha[...]

F 18 Technical Notes and In dex Nikon COOLPIX S32 Digital Camera Specific ations Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 13.2 million Image sensor 1 / 3.1 -in. type C MOS; approx. 14.17 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom Focal length 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equival ent to that of 30–90 mm lens in 35mm [...]

F 19 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, an d DPOF compli ant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Voice messag es: WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPE G-4 AVC, Audio: L PCM stereo) Image size (photo si ze) • 13 megapixels [4160 × 3120] • 4 megapixels [2272 ×[...]

F 20 Technical Notes and In dex I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output) Supported la nguages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgar ian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditi onal), Czech, Danis h, Dutch, English, Fin nish, French, German , Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Ital ian, Japan ese, Korean, Mar[...]

F 21 Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwise stated, al l figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as sp ecified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 Battery life ma y vary depending on conditions of use, such as the in terval between shots or the length of time that [...]

F 22 Technical Notes and In dex Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL19 Charging AC Adapter EH-70P B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The app earance o f this pro duct and its spec ific ations are subject to change without notice. Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V[...]

F 23 Technical Notes and In dex Approved Memory Ca rds The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for reco rding movies. When us ing a memory card with a lo wer Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpec[...]

F 24 Technical Notes and In dex AVC Patent Portfol io License This product is licensed under the AVC Pat ent Portfolio Licens e for the per sonal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in co mpliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-com[...]

F 25 Technical Notes and In dex Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vist a are either regist ered trademarks o r trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries . • Mac and OS X are trademarks or regist ered trad emarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are re[...]

F 26 Technical Notes and In dex Symbols A Point and shoot....... .......................... ......... 30 c Playback mode ............. .......................... .... 24 l Camera settings menu ......................... .... 65 b ( e movie-record) button ..... ........ 1, 60 c (shooting/pl ayback mode) butt on ..................... .................[...]

F 27 Technical Notes and In dex D Date and time .......................... 14, 65, E35 Date format.. ................................ ........ 15, E3 5 Daylight saving time ...................... 15, E35 Decorate (playba ck mode)................. . E15 Decorate (shooting mode) ............... 28, 43 Delete ......... ..................... ..........[...]

F 28 Technical Notes and In dex Lens......................... ................................ ....... 1, F18 M Make photo albums ............... ................... E8 Memory card .......................... .............. 12, F23 Memory card slot ................................ ......... 2, 12 Menu background .................. 16, 65, E41 Microp[...]

F 29 Technical Notes and In dex Shoot at intervals O ..................... .......... 37, 39 Shoot backlit scenes E ...................... 37, 40 Shoot close-ups H ....................... .......... 37, 38 Shoot nig ht scenes D .......... ................ 37, 38 Shoot under wa ter J ................. .......... 37, 39 Shooting ........ ............[...]

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