Nikon Coolpix S200 User Manual

							
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................70
Connecting to a TV.......................................................................................... 70
Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................. 71Before Connecting the Camera ................................................................... 71
Setting the USB Option ............................................................................... 72
Transferring Pictures to a Computer ............................................................ 73
Connecting to a Printer................................................................................... 75
Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................ 76
Printing Pictures One at a Time .................................................................... 77
Printing Multiple Pictures ............................................................................. 78
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .......................................................... 81
m  Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus .................................................83
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ......................................................... 83
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu ............................ 84
Z Image Mode .......................................................................................... 84
d  White Balance ........................................................................................ 86
q  Continuous ............................................................................................ 88
A  Best Shot Selector (BSS) ......................................................................... 90
W  ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................... 91
d  Color Options......................................................................................... 91
c  Electronic VR.......................................................................................... 92
Restrictions on Camera Settings .................................................................. 93
Playback Options: The Playback Menu .......................................................... 94 Displaying the Playback Menu ..................................................................... 94
i D-Lighting .............................................................................................. 48
w  Print set.................................................................................................. 81
z  Slide Show ............................................................................................. 96
A  Delete .................................................................................................... 97
D  Protect ................................................................................................. 98
E  Transfer Marking .................................................................................. 98
H  Small pic. ............................................................................................... 51
O  Voice memo ............................................................................................ 52
L  Copy...................................................................................................... 99
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................... 100 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................ 101
R Menus.................................................................................................. 101
H  Quick Startup ....................................................................................... 102
V  Welcome Screen .................................................................................. 102
W  Date ..................................................................................................... 103
Z  Monitor Settings .................................................................................. 106
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f Date Imprint ......................................................................................... 107
h  Sound Settings..................................................................................... 109
i  Auto Off .............................................................................................. 109
M  Format Memory/ O Format Card .......................................................... 110
j  Language ............................................................................................. 111
k  Interface............................................................................................... 111
n  Reset All ............................................................................................... 112
B  Firmware Version ................................................................................. 113
Technical Notes ............................................................................................114
Optional Accessories ..................................................................................... 114
Approved Memory Cards .......................................................................... 114
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ............................................................ 115
Caring for the Camera .................................................................................. 116 Cleaning ................................................................................................... 118
Storage ..................................................................................................... 118
Error Messages............................................................................................... 119
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 123
Specifications ................................................................................................. 128
Supported Standards..................................................................................... 131
Index............................................................................................................... 132
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Q&A Index
Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
General Questions
Camera Setup 
Taking Photographs
QuestionKey phrasec
What do these indicators mean? Monitor 6–7
What does this warning mean? Error messages and displays 119–122
How do I use the menus? Using the menus 9
How do I get more information on a menu? Help 11
How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level 20
What accessories are available for my camera? Optional accessories  114
What memory cards can I use? Approved memory Cards 114
How do I clean the camera? Cleaning the camera 118
QuestionKey phrasec
How do I keep the monitor from turning off? Auto off 109
How do I adjust monitor brightness? Brightness 106
How do I set the clock? World time 16 ,
103
How do I set the clock for daylight savings 
time? World time16 ,
104
How do I change time zones when I travel? World time 103
How do I restore defaul t settings? Reset all 112
Can I display the menus in a different language?Language 111
Can I display the menus in different style? Menus 101
How do I keep the camera from beeping? Sound Settings 109
QuestionKey phrasec
Is there an easy way to take snapshots? L (Auto) mode 20
Is there an easy way to take more creative shots?n (Scene) mode 34
How can I avoid blur with the camera zoomed in? F  (Anti-shake) mode 42
How can I avoid blur when lighting is poor?K (High-sensitivity) mode33
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Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs
How can I focus on the faces of the subjects 
automatically?A (One-touch portrait) mode43
How do I record and play movies? Movies 58
How do I use flash? Flash mode 28
How do I use self-timer? Self-timer 30
Can I focus on nearby objects?Macro close-up mode, 
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 (close up) mode 31, 38
How do I take bigger photographs? Image mode 84
How can I get more photos on the memory card?Image mode 84
QuestionKey phrasec
Can I view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback 26, 45
How do I get rid of an unwanted photo?Deleting pictures26
Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 97
Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure theyre 
in focus? Playback zoom 27, 46
Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Protect 98
How do I bring out details in shadows? D-Lighting 48
Can I compensate blurred 
pictures? Electronic VR 49
Can I crop pictures? Crop 50
Can I copy pictures at a smaller size?  Small picture 51
Can I view picture by date? Calendar mode, 
List by Date mode54, 55
Can I view my photos on TV? Television playback 70
How do I copy photos to my computer? Connecting to a computer 71
Can I print photos without a computer? PictBridge 75
Can I print the date on my photographs? Printing the Date of Record-
ing on Pictures
 82,107
How do I order professional prints? Printing photographs, Print 
set75, 81
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S200 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.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
• The setting at the time  of purchase is referred to  as the “default setting.”
• Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples
so that monitor indicators  can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual
display. 
kMemory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored  in the camera’s internal memory or on remov-
able memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the mem-
ory card and delete, playback, and format oper ations will apply only to the pictures on the
memory card. The memory card must be remove d before the internal memory can be format-
ted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.
This icon marks cautions, infor-
mation that should be read 
before use to prevent damage to 
the camera.This icon marks tips, additional 
information that may be helpful 
when using the camera.
This icon marks notes, informa-
tion that should be read before 
using the camera.This icon indicates that more 
information is available else-
where in this manual or in the 
Quick Start Guide .
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing  product support and educa-
tion, continually updated information is  available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.:  http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa:  http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:  http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the la test product information, tips, answers to fre-
quently asked questions (FAQs) , and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from th e Nikon representative in your area. See the
URL below for contact information:  http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the  highest standards and include complex elec-
tronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic acce ssories (including battery chargers, batteries,
and AC chargers) certified by Nikon specifically  for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the  operational and safety requirements of this
electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam-
era on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will
not be held liable for damages or lost prof its that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this  product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-
scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or tran slated into any language in any form, by any
means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at a ny time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any dama ges resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accu- rate and complete, we would appreciate it were  you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in  your area (address provided separately).
* Holographic seal
: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon
product.
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL10
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Information and Precautions
Introduction
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced
by means of a scanner, digital camera or  other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins , securities, government bonds, or local gov-
ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coi ns, or securities which are circulated in a
foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or repro-
duction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified docu-
ments stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by pri-
vate companies (shares, bills,  checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon
tickets, except when a minimum of necessary  copies are to be provided for business use by
a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups,  ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this  product for the purpose of making illegal cop-
ies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting da ta storage devices such as memory cards or
built-in camera memory does not completely eras e the original image data. Deleted files can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storag e devices using commercially available soft-
ware, potentially resulting in th e malicious use of personal imag e data. Ensuring the privacy of
such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or tran sferring ownership to another person, erase all
data using commercial deletion  software, or format the device and then completely refill it
with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to
also replace any pictures sele cted for the welcome screen ( c102). Care should be taken to
avoid injury or damage to property when  physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
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1 Self-timer lamp................... 30, 117
2Shutter-release button................ 24
3Power-on lamp .................. 20, 109
4Power switch ............................. 20
5Built-in flash ............................... 28
6Lens ................................. 116, 128
7Eyelet for camera strap
8Built-in microphone ........ 52, 58, 65
9Speaker .......................... 53, 64, 67
10 Lens cover
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2Zoom buttons ............................ 23
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• t  (wide)................................ 23
• v (tele) ................................... 23
• j  (thumbnail playback)......... 45
• k (playback zoom).................. 46
• l  (help) ................................ 11
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button ................................... 8, 26
4 C  (mode) button .................... 8
5m  button ..................... 9, 84, 94
6T (delete) button ..... 26, 53, 64, 68
7 Monitor ............................ 6, 7, 106
8Cable connector ............. 70, 73, 76
9Tripod socket
10 Connector cover/Power connector 
cover (when the optional ACadapter 
is connected)  ........................... 114
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Battery-chamber/memory 
card slot cover ...................... 14, 18
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Battery chamber ......................... 14
13Memory card slot ....................... 18
14Battery latch ......................... 14, 15
J (flash mode):  c28
d (apply selection) button:  c9
g  (transfer picture) button
:  c 71, 73
F  (anti-shake mode):  c42 / 
Electoronic vibration button:  c49H (self-timer)
:  c 30
F (macro close-up mode):  c31
Multi selector: 
c9
I (exposure compensation):  c32
Opening the 
connector cover
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and
playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
Shooting
*Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode
for details.
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Exposure lock ............................. 41
3Macro close-up mode................. 31
4Zoom indicator ..................... 23, 31
5Focus indicator ........................... 24
6Flash mode ................................ 28
7Internal memory indicator .......... 21
8Battery level indicator ................. 20
9ISO sensitivity ....................... 29, 91
10 Electronic vibration 
reduction icon ...................... 29, 92
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Self-timer indicator ..................... 30
12“Date not set” indicator ........... 119
Time zone indicator .................. 103
13
Date imprint ............................. 107
14Number of exposures 
remaining (still pictures) ........ 20, 85
Movie length ........................ 58, 60
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Focus area .................................. 24
16Exposure compensation value ..... 32
17Image mode ............................... 84
18Color options ............................. 91
19White balance mode .................. 86
20Best shot selector (BSS) ............... 90
21Continuous shooting mode ........ 88
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