Nikon Coolpix S2 User Manual
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- Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 1
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 2
covered under warranty. The accessories provided with the camera are not water-resistant. Important: Read Before Use The COOLPIX S2 is not waterproof, and other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 3
. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 4
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 Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 5
is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger (available separately). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 6
manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement S2 the instructions, may and on, the user is encouraged to try - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 7
or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 8
12 COOL-STATION 6 The EH-63 AC Adapter 6 First Steps 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery 8 Inserting Memory Cards 10 Turning the Camera On 12 Basic Setup 12 Basic Photography 14 Step 1-Select Mode 14 Step 2-Frame the Picture 15 Step 3-Focus and Shoot 16 Step 4-View - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 9
Menu Guide 58 The Shooting Menu 58 Image Mode 59 White Memory/Format Card 79 Language...80 Interface ...80 AF Assist ...80 Reset all ...80 Menus ...81 Firmware Version 81 Technical Notes 82 Optional Accessories 82 Caring for the Camera 83 Error Messages 86 Troubleshooting - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 10
to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 11
Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S2 digital camera. This manual has been 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. Before - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 12
strap Lens ( 84, 95) Introduction Memory card slot/ Batterychamber cover ( 7, 10, 11) Sliding lens cover closed Sliding lens cover ( 12) Built-in flash ( 18) Memory card slot ( 10−11) Battery chamber ( 7) Battery latch ( 7) Movie ( 36) Choose from four movie modes. Scene ( 22) Choose from - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 13
Tripod socket (delete) button ( 17, 34, 40, 41, 44) Multi connector ( 6, 8) Multi connector cover ( 6, 8) • Menu navigation: Move cursor up. • Shooting ( ): Display flash mode menu ( 18). • Menu navigation: Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left. • Shooting ( ): Display self-timer - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 14
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting 20 21 23 4 1 5 6 19 7 8 10 9 10 +1.0 11 AUTO 999 18 17 16 14 12 AUTO 15 13 Playback 19 01.01.2005 18 00:00 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 15
memory/memory card indicator 14, 16, 41 4 Battery level indicator1 14 5 D-Lighting guide 43 6 Volume indicator 34, 40, 44 7 Voice memo recording guide ......... 44 8 Voice memo playback guide .......... 44 9 Current frame number/ total number of frames 93-94 Movie length 36 10 D-Lighting - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 16
fits here The EH-63 AC Adapter The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can be connected directly to the camera or via the MV-12 COOL-STATION to charge the battery or power the camera ( 8). The EH-63 AC adapter is not waterresistant. Power lamp DC plug (connects to DC-IN connector) AC - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 17
First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ) until it opens (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ First Steps 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 18
power outlet (ᕣ). The power lamp on the AC adapter will light (ᕤ). 4 1 3 2 2 Turn the camera off Charging the Battery Check that the camera power-on lamp is off. The battery will not charge when the camera is on. 3 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Open the multi connector cover and place the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 19
due caution when removing the battery. EN-EL8 Batteries Before using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 85 of this manual. The EH-63 AC Adapter The supplied EH-63 AC adapter can also be connected directly to the camera as shown at right. Whether - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 20
, or view pictures. To insert a memory card: 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp is off Inserting Memory Cards Turn the camera off ( 12) before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the memory card slot/battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown (ᕡ) until it opens (ᕢ). ᕡ ᕢ 10 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 21
/battery-chamber cover Close the cover (ᕡ) and slide it in the direction shown until it latches (ᕢ) ᕡ ᕢ Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S2, memory cards must be formatted using the Format card option in the camera setup menu ( 79). Removing Memory Cards Memory cards - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 22
off when the poweron lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out. Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode) If no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will gradually dim to save power. Full brightness can - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 23
DM Y 20 . 04 . 2005 15 : 10 Confirm Highlight D M Y. 12 AUTO 10 Exit to current mode. Do Not Touch the Lens Avoid touching the camera lens when opening or closing the sliding lens cover. The Camera Clock The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 24
: appears when battery is running low. Shooting mode: indi- cates auto mode. five options depending on how picture will be used ( 59). Default is . AUTO 10 Flash mode: choose from five modes according to lighting and creative intent ( 18). Default is AUTO. Internal memory/memory card indicator - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 25
zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white. Zo m out in Indicator shows amount of zoom AUTO 10 Digital zoom AUTO 10 Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 26
shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the 10 Indicator lamp (flash lamp) During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the internal memory/memory card indicator ( or ) will blink. The camera can - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 27
are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory, making it possible to scroll rapidly through pictures without waiting for second while the sliding lens cover is closed, the camera will turn on in playback mode. To turn the camera off, press the button again. More About Playback - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 28
following flash modes are available: Mode How it works use of flash is prohib- lighting is poor. ited. If (camera shake) icon appears, care should be taken to avoid blurring. Anytime AUTO Display flash-mode menu. 3 AUTO Highlight mode. Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 29
specks. If this occurs, turn the flash off and try again. Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX S2 uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject's pupils to contract before the flash fires. The camera then analyzes the image for red-eye; if red-eye is detected, the image will - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 30
using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 2 Self-timer OFF OFF ON Display self-timer menu. Self-timer OFF ON Highlight ON. OFF :Confirm 3 4 10 10 AUTO 10 Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 31
Frame picture. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; if zoom is adjusted until icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4 cm/1.6˝. AUTO 10 More on Photography Macro Close-up Mode The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm/1´. When - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 32
" and four "assist" settings. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To display the scene menu: 1 2 PARTY/INDOOR 10 Press mode button until orange -mode indicator lights. Exit Confirm Help - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 33
Display framing assist menu. button. 4 Exit Confirm Help 10 Highlight composition type. Framing guides displayed in monitor. 5 Position subject in framing guides and take picture. 10 Depending on the mode selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode ( ; 18), the self-timer ( ; 20), or macro - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 34
subject. Portrait figure: Compose shot in "tall" orientation. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide. Scene Mode Face-priority AF: Frame up to three subjects from waist up. Camera focuses until it detects face of portrait subject closest to camera. When face is detected, focus area will be - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 35
skyline with wavy yellow guide. Camera focuses at infinity Camera focuses on portrait subject. * Flash turns off ( ) automatically in LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, and Architecture modes. In Group right and Group left modes, flash mode is automatically set to AUTO; other modes can be selected. † Other modes - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 36
in 4 rows to form single picture 1600 × 1200 pixels in size. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. Scene Mode Focus, Exposure, and White Balance In sports assist mode, focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 37
area in framing guide. Portrait couple: Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera focuses on closest subject. Portrait figure: Compose shot in "tall" orientation. Camera focuses on subject in framing guide. * Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. † Other modes can be selected - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 38
22): 1 PARTY/INDOOR 2 Exit Confirm Help Highlight scene. 10 Return to shooting mode. Icon for selected scene appears in monitor. * To exit and other indoor background lighting. * Off * Other modes can be selected. Hold camera steady Scene Mode Camera Shake ( ) At slow shutter speeds, a - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 39
. AF indicator lights when- ever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF-assist illuminator can not be used. Off * Other modes can be selected. Hold camera steady Hold camera steady Use tripod Noise Reduction "Noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 40
Scene Mode Close up Use to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at ranges as close as 4 cm (1.6˝), with the back- ground artistically blurred. • Camera focuses continuously on nearest object. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Minimum focus distance - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 41
( 33) Create a digital audio recording. * Other modes can be selected. Scene Mode Panorama Assist Flash mode ( 18), the self-timer mode, macro close-up, and image mode ( 59) can not be adjusted nor pictures deleted until the series is complete. Panoramas are easier to compose if the camera - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 42
10 Default pan direction displayed. 3 Right to left Bottom Select how pictures will be joined toto top gether in completed panorama. This is the direction in which camera this picture apply to all shots in series. 6 7 Scene Mode Compose next shot to overlap with Take next shot. Repeat steps - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 43
recording. Camera can more memory is battery is exhausted. Before recording, record a test sample and play it back to determine whether conditions are suitable for audio recording. During recording, the monitor turns off. Do not touch the microphone during recording. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S2 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 44
to voice recording list. † Zoom button controls volume. Press W to lower volume, T to raise volume. To exit playback and return to recording mode, press the button. Voice Recordings Deleting Voice Recordings To delete a voice recording, highlight it in the voice recording list and press the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 45
Confirm 1 COPY SOUND FILES Highlight option: • : Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card • : Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory Exit Confirm 2 CAMERA TO CARD Selected files 3 CAMERA TO CARD Selected files Copy all files Copy all files Voice Recordings - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 46
. † Shooting can continue to limit of available memory. ‡ Maximum shown by camera is 999. To choose the type of movie that will be recorded: 1 2 MOVIE SET-UP Movie options Auto-focus mode Movies 0h 0m 47s Press mode button until orange -mode indicator lights. 3 MOVIE SET-UP Movie options - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 47
indicated by icon in monitor. Movies 0h 0m 24s The following options are available for Auto-focus mode: Option Description Single AF (default) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete. Select this option to prevent sound of - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 48
. Recording will end automatically when movie has reached maximum length or memory is full. 0h 0m 19s Recording Time-Lapse Movies Selecting Time- mode. The flash turns off in TV movie 640, Small movie 320, and Smaller movie 160 modes. Optical zoom can not be adjusted during recording; digital - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 49
. Press center of multi selector to make selection and exit. Return to shooting mode. Movies 8 Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shut- ter-release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1800 frames have been recorded. Use a Reliable Power Source If - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 50
Viewing Movies In full-frame playback ( 17, 41), movies are indicated by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 51
in thumbnail list full frame. • Lens cover open: Exit to mode selected with mode button. • Lens cover closed: Turn camera off. More on Playback Viewing Pictures If a memory card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures on the memory card will be played back. To view the pictures in internal - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 52
Press Description Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of (T) 10 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are dis- played if sufficient memory is available. Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Cropping is not - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 53
100NIKON Display picture full-frame ( 41). 0008.JPG (D-lighting) guide will be displayed if D-lighting is available with selected picture ( sufficient memory is available. Copies created with D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. D-lighting - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 54
Pictures for which voice memo exists are 04.20.2005 marked by (voice memo playback 15:17 100NIKON 0001.JPG Play memo Shutter button guide) and icons. Press shutter-release button to play voice memo. Playback ends when voice memo ends or shutter-release button is pressed again. 1/ 1 Change - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 55
image normally shown in the monitor. Viewing Pictures on TV To reduce the drain on the battery when viewing pictures for an extended period, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter. PAL If PAL is selected for Video mode and the camera connected to a video device, video output will be suspended and the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 56
10.1.5 or later Pictures transferred using: Camera from internal memory or from "locked" (write-protected) memory cards ( 11) camera. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera. More on Playback Viewing Pictures on a Computer To reduce the drain on the battery when the camera - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 57
Exit Confirm Display USB menu. 4 INTERFACE USB Video mode Auto transfer Exit Confirm Highlight PTP or Mass storage. Exit Confirm Select highlighted option. Connecting the USB Cable 1 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION Turn the camera off and place it in the COOL-STATION ( 8). 2 Connect - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 58
to the computer when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Remove the memory card before attempting to transfer data from internal memory. Voice Recordings PictureProject can not be used to transfer or play voice recordings. Select Mass Storage for USB, copy the files manually, and then play them - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 59
transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Storage, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 60
printing using Print set (see below) and take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot. To print the pictures in internal memory, copy them to a memory card before selecting pictures using Print set. • Connect the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 61
Confirm 10 PRINT Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) listing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. The pictures can then be printed by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer or by removing the memory card from the camera - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 62
via the UC-E10 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera. 1 Set the USB option to PTP Set the USB option in the setup menu option is Mass storage). 2 Connect the USB cable After confirming that the camera is off, place it in the COOL-STATION and connect the UC-E10 USB - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 63
( 56) • All pictures ( 55) • Current print order ( 57) Print picture ( 54). More on Playback Printing Pictures To reduce the drain on the battery when printing, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter. PictBridge PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 64
below at right will be displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge playback display. Print additional pictures as described above or turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. Printing 002/005 Cancel Done Highlight this option and press multi selector right to display menu shown at - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 65
When printing is complete, message Print all images shown below at right will be displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge menu. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. Printing 002/005 Cancel Done DPOF printing Print current DPOF print order ( 57). Menu shown at right will be - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 66
cancel before printing is complete. 6 When printing is complete, message Done shown at left is displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge menu. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. More on Playback 56 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 67
/006 Cancel 4 When printing is complete, message Done shown at left is displayed for about two seconds, followed by PictBridge menu. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. More on Playback DPOF Printing The DPOF printing option is only available if pictures have previously been selected - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 68
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Image mode Choose image size and 61-62 BSS Use the Best Shot Selector (BSS). 63 Sensitivity Control the camera's sensitivity to light. 64 Color options Control color. 64 Setup Display the - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 69
Mode 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 (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode to be stored on memory card. (7˝ × 5˝) - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 70
are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing pictures according to the color of Cancel Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from the memory and sets white balance to this value. To measure a new value - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 71
pixels. Image mode automatically set to Normal (2592). Digital zoom can not be used. Intvl timer Camera takes pictures memory buffer before being transferred to internal memory or to the memory card for permanent storage. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on image mode - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 72
for AE lock, flash turns off Exit Confirm automatically. 2 Exit to shooting mode. AUTO 10 3 Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shut- ter-release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded. The Shooting Menu Interval Timer - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 73
can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or over-exposure. Option Description Off BSS off. Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and sharpest picture (pic- ture with highest - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 74
in dark parts of the image. Option Description Equivalent to 50 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and flash Auto is off ( ), camera compensates by raising sensitivity. ISO icon displayed in monitor to warn that pictures may be affected by noise. Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 75
card and internal memory. 71 Setup Display the setup menu. 72 To display the playback menu: 1 04.20.2005 15:30 100NIKON 0001.JPG 1/ 1 Select playback mode. 2 PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 SET-UP rint set Slide show Delete Protect Exit Confirm Help Display playback menu. To exit the menu and - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 76
Selecting Multiple Pictures To select multiple pictures in the Erase selected images ( 68), Print set ( 50-51), Protect ( 68), Transfer marking > Select image(s) ( 69), or Copy > Selected images ( 71) menus: 1 PROTECT 2 PROTECT 04.20.2005 15:30 ON OFF 1/ 4 EBxaictk Confirm Scroll through - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 77
, or select End to end the show and return to the playback menu. Pause Restart Exit Confirm The Playback Menu Slide Shows The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes. Copies created with the small picture option ( 70) are not displayed during slide shows - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 78
DELETE Erasing all images ( excluded) No Yes Exit Confirm If no memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from the memory card. Protect Select pictures for protection from accidental deletion. Protected files are - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 79
or select and transfer pictures in batches of 999 or less. See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for more information. The COOLPIX S2 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX S2 to reselect the pictures. 69 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 80
on how small pictures are stored ( 93-94). Copies can only be created if sufficient memory is available. Small copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Small copies can not be created from movies ( 40), cropped copies ( 42), or small pictures. 70 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 81
This option is only available when a memory card is inserted, when it can be used to copy pictures between internal memory and the memory card. Option Description Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Selecting either of the above - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 82
or memory card. Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. Interface Adjust settings for connection to television or computer. AF assist Turn AF-assist illuminator on or off. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Firmware - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 83
is displayed when camera is turned on. Nikon Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Animation Animation shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Choose welcome screen from pictures in SELECT IMAGE internal memory or on memory card. Se- lecting this - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 84
clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones. Option Description Date Set camera clock to current date and time ( 12-13). Time zone Choose home ing time on or ( ) or travel destination off (see below). ( ) time zone; turn - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 85
are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( 12-13). GMT +/- Location GMT -11 Midway, Samoa GMT -10 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 86
following display options are available: Option Description Show Indicators are displayed in moniinfo tor. Display Shooting mode Playback mode 04.20.2005 15:30 100NIKON 0001.JPG AUTO 10 1/ 1 Hide Indicators are not displayed in info monitor. Brightness Press the multi selector up or down - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 87
or down to highlight option, press center to select. The Setup Menu Date Imprint Data imprinted at an Image mode setting of TV screen (640) may be difficult to read. Choose a setting of PC screen (1024 the DATE menu. Date imprint can not be selected if the camera clock has not been set ( 12-13). 77 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 88
, beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal Button memory is formatted, or new mode is selected. Beep sound will sound three times if battery is exhausted, or if memory card is locked or memory card or internal memory is full when shutter is - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 89
select playback mode, pressing the button to display the camera menus, or by selecting another mode. If the lens cover is closed, the camera will turn the camera off, remove the battery or memory card, or unplug the AC adapter while this message is displayed. Format Card Format memory cards - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 90
USB option for connection to computer ( 47) or printer ( 52). Video mode Before connecting camera to video devices such as televisions or VCRs ( 45), choose video mode that matches video standard used in device. Camera supports NTSC and PAL standards. Auto transfer Choose On to mark pictures for - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 91
all pictures ( 68) or formatting the memory card or internal memory ( 79). Menus Menus This option controls mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous Exit Confirm Help Text Image mode Exit Confirm Help Icons Firmware Version Firmware version Select this option to display the current camera - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 92
MH-62 battery charger AC adapter Additional EH-63 AC adapters cal Nikon representative are available from your retailer or lo- COOL-STATION MV-12 COOL-STATION USB cable UC-E10 USB cable Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX S2 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 93
enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device. Do not immerse Although COOLPIX S2 is water-resistant, it is not waterproof and must not be immersed in water. Do not use underwater or immerse while washing. Immersing the camera or allowing water - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 94
cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body. Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand. Do the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 84 Technical Notes - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 95
in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 96
79, matted for use in camera. to format card, or turn camera 10-11 FORMAT NO off and replace card. • Choose new image mode. 59 Camera in shooting mode: In- • Remove memory card and use 10-11 OUT OF MEMORY or sufficient memory to record pic- internal memory or insert new tures at current - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 97
has numbers. run out of file Select Reset all after either inserting new memory card or formatting the memory card or internal memory. 10-11, 79, 80-81 IMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN MODIFIED. Original does not support D-lighting can not be used D-LIGHTING CANNOT D-lighting. with copies. 43 BE - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 98
off, unplug AC adapter, remove and reinsert SYSTEM ERROR Error has occurred in camera's batteries, and turn camera 6, 7, internal circuitry. on. If error persists, contact 12 retailer or Nikon represen- tative. Turn camera off and then on LENS ERROR Error has occurred during lens again. If - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 99
the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected. Problem Solution Monitor is blank • Camera is off. 12 • Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cov- 7 er is not properly latched - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 100
. Turn flash off. 18 Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when: • LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, or Architecture is selected 25 in landscape assist mode • Camera is in sports assist mode 26 • Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, or 29-31 Flash does not fire Dusk/Dawn is selected in scene - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 101
See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for fur- 46 ther information. Pictures are not transferred when center of multi selec- USB option is inserted is set to Mass Storage and no memory card 10, 46 tor is pressed Camera turns off • Batteries are low. 8-9 without warning - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 102
Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 1 Focus 2 Check focus indicator AUTO 10 AUTO 10 Position subject in center of frame and Check that focus indicator glows steadi- press shutter-release button - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 103
of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256-megabyte memory card in different image modes. Image mode High (2592★) Normal (2592) Normal (2048) PC screen (1024) TV screen (640) Internal memory (12 MB) 5 10 17 57 123 256 MB memory card 99 195 308 1025 2200 * All figures are - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 104
digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g, "101P_001"; 32), "INTVL" for interval timer photography (e.g, "101INTVL"; 62), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g, "101SOUND"; 34), and "NIKON memory card is formatted ( 79) or a new memory card print service supports Digital Print - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 105
adjustment Approximate frame Shooting mode: 97% horizontal and 97% vertical coverage Playback: 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Storage Media File system File formats Internal memory (approx.12 MB); SD (Secure Digital) memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)*, Exif - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 106
, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to NORMAL. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-EL8 battery operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). MV-12 COOL-STATION Supported cameras COOLPIX S2 I/O terminals DC in, USB, audio-video out - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 107
mm (66.9˝) Weight Approximately 110 g (3.9 oz), excluding power cable EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rated capacity Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V/730 mAh Operating temperature 0-+40 °C (+32-104 °F) Dimensions 35 mm × 47 mm × 5 mm/1.4˝ × 1.9˝ × 0.2˝ (W × H × D, excluding - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 108
, 12, 96 Lens, 2, 84 Lens cover, see Sliding lens cover M Macro mode, 21 Memory cards, 10-11, 82 approved, 82 capacity of, 93 formatting, 79 insertion and removal of, 10-11 Menus, 81 MH-62 battery charger, 82 Mode button, 2 Mode indicators, 2 Monitor, 3, 4, 14, 84, 95 brightness, 76 indicators in - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 109
Protected pictures, 68 Q Quick format, 79 QuickTime, 48, 93 R Red-eye reduction, see Flash Reset all, 80-81 S (scene) mode, 22-32 Scene selection, 22 Secure Digital (SD), see Memory cards Self-timer, 20 Self-timer lamp, 2, 20 Sensitivity, 4, 19, 64 Sepia, 64 Setup menu, 72-81 SHOOTING menu, 58-64 - Nikon Coolpix S2 | User Manual - Page 110
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