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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
kFull-Frame Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
Quick Playback Zoom
Pressing v (k ) during full-frame playback zooms the current
picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the
monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) ( c46).
Press  d to return to full-frame playback. 
kViewing Pictures
• Except in  O mode, pressing the power switch to turn the camera on or pressing the  i
button to switch from playback to shooting rest ores the last shooting mode selected, while
pressing  i to initiate playback  automatically selects  i (playback) mode.  Switching to
shooting mode from  q (voice playback) selects  O (voice recording); pressing  i to initiate
playback in  O (voice recording) mode  automatically selects q (voice playback).
• Pictures stored in the internal memory can on ly be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
kDeleting the Last Shot
To delete the most recent picture, press the T button while
the camera is in shooting mode.  A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight [Yes] and press  d to delete the last shot
taken.
OptionPressDescriptionc
Playback zoom v (k ) Press 
v (k ) to enlarge view of pic-
ture currently displayed in monitor 
up to about 10×. 46
View thumbnails
t (j ) Press 
t (j ) to display four, nine, 
or, 16 picture thumbnails. 45
Electronic VRd (F)Press 
d while displaying a picture 
to compensate a blurred image. 49
View playback menumPress 
m button to view playback 
menu. 94
View playback mode 
menuCPress 
C  button to view playback 
mode menu. 8
Switch to shooting 
mode
iPress 
i or the shutter-release but-
ton to switch to the shooting mode 
selected in the shooting-mode 
selection menu. 26
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3–4.6 m (11.9 in.–15 ft. 1.1 in.) when the camera
is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
0.3–2.5 m (11.9 in.–8 ft. 2.4 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The
following flash modes are available:
1Press J (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose the
desired flash mode and press  d.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
When  z (auto) is applied,  z is only displayed for
five seconds.
The flash mode applied in  L (auto) mode and high-
sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
If a setting is not applied by pressing  d within five
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
zAuto (default for  L (auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
AAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits ( c29).
BOff
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
JFill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and 
back-lit subjects.
DSlow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jThe B (Off) Indicator
Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off ( B).
• Place the camera on a flat, level su rface or use a tripod (recommended).
•The  W is displayed when the camera automatica lly increases sensitivity to minimize blur
caused by slow shutter speed ( c6). Pictures taken when  W is displayed may be slightly
mottled.
jNote on Using the Flash
Light from the flash reflected from particles of  dust or other matter in the air may appear in
pictures as bright specks.  If this occurs, turn the flash off and try again.
kThe Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash  status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On : Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks : Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off : Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
kAdvanced Red-Eye Reduction
The COOLPIX S200 is equipped with an advance d red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are
fired several times at low intens ity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera
detects “red-eye” after a pictur e is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the
image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is  a slight delay before the shutter-release button
operates normally to ta ke another picture. 
• Not recommended for when shu tter-release timing is essential.
• Red-eye reduction may not alwa ys produce the desired results.
• In some rare cases, other portions  of pictures may be affected.
Use flash modes other than auto wi th red-eye reduction in above cases.
kElectronic VR
When flash mode is set to B or  D, Electronic VR ( c92) will be enabled according to
shooting conditions and may be applied to  blurred pictures when they are recorded (L is dis-
played in the moni tor when shooting).
Electronic VR can be set to [Off] in the [Electronic VR] option of the shooting menu ( c92).
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self-
portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 
1Press H (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose [10s] or
[3s] and press  d.
[10s] (ten seconds): suited  for  important  occasions
(such as weddings)
[3s]
(three seconds): suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing  d within five seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
3Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4Press the shutter-release button
the rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one sec-
ond before the photograph is taken and
remains lit until the shutter is released.
The number of seconds remaining before
the shutter is released is displayed in the
monitor.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm
(3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances
of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.).
1Press  L (macro close-up mode).
The macro close-up menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose [ON]
and press  d.
The macro close-up mode icon ( F) is displayed.
When [OFF] is selected,  FOFF is only displayed for
five seconds.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing
d  within five seconds.
3Press  v or  t to frame the picture.
Camera can focus at distance of 10 cm (3.9 in.), if
zoom is adjusted until  F icon turns green.
4Focus and shoot.
The macro close-up mode applied in  L (auto) mode
or high-sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
kMacro Close-up Mode
In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release
button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.
Macro close-up
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested
by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press the multi selector  I (exposure
compensation).
• The exposure compensation menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to adjust expo-
sure.
• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure
compensation to “+” side.
• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.
• Exposure compensation can be set to values between -2.0 and +2.0 EV.
3Press  d.
•The  I icon and compensation value are displayed
in the monitor.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by press-
ing  d within five seconds.
• The exposure compensation applied in  L mode or
high-sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
Exp. +/-+0.3
0
–0.3
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High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
Shooting in High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensit ivity is increased with shooting under
low lighting to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject move-
ment, allowing you to capture the atmos phere of the scene. ISO sensitivity
will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1000 depending upon the
brightness of the subject.
1Press  C in shooting mode.
Use multi selector to select  K
and press  d.
2Frame the subject and 
take the picture.
jNotes on High-sensitivity Shooting Mode• This mode reduces effects of camera shake ev en for shooting under low lighting; however,
when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended.
• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.
• Focus may not be precisely fixe d in extremely dark places.
lHigh-sensitivity Shooting and Anti-shake Modes
Both high-sensitivity shooting mode and anti-shake mode ( c42) reduce blurring caused by
camera shake and subject movement. However, hi gh-sensitivity shooting mode is suited for
shooting under low lighting. In some circumstance s, disabling the flash may make it even eas-
ier to capture the true  essence of the scene.
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, pressing  m displays the high-sensitivity menu. The items
available from this menu are the same as those available in the  L (auto) mode shooting
menu ( c83), except that [ISO sensitivity] and [E lectronic VR] are not available in the high-
sensitivity menu. Just as with  L (auto) mode, the flash, self -timer, macro close-up mode, and
exposure compensation are available.
In anti-shake mode, Electronic VR ( c92) and BSS ( c90) are enabled to reduce blurring
caused by camera shake or subject movement, an d the flash is disabled. Sensitivity is set
higher and shutter speed is faster than with  L (auto) mode under the same lighting condi-
tions. This mode is suited to shooting under  natural light when the camera is zoomed in.
High sensitivity 
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Scene Mode
Scene Mode
Shooting in Scene Modes
The camera offers a choice of 15 “scene” options. Camera settings are auto-
matically optimized for the selected subject type.
1Enter scene mode by pressing
C in shooting mode, select-
ing  n (use the multi selector),
and then pressing  d.
2Press  m to display the scene
menu screen, an d choose the
desired scene mode and press
d .
3Frame the subject and take the
picture.
lImage Mode
[Z  Image mode] ( c84) can be set in the scene menu.
Changes made to these setting s apply to all shooting modes.
B Portrait H Beach/snow N Museum
E  Landscape I Sunset K Fireworks show
P  Sports J Dusk/dawn O Copy
D  Night portrait G Night landscape L Back light
C  Party/indoor M Close up F Panorama assist
Scene
B
E P
D
CScene menu
ExitPortrait
Landscape
Sports
Night portrait
Party/indoor
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Image mode
Exit
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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
Features
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode (C; c 28), the self-
timer ( H; c 30), macro close-up ( F; c 31), or exposure compensation ( I; c 32). These
restrictions are noted on the pages that follow.
B  Portrait
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject 
stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natu-
ral-looking skin tones.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor.
C A*H Off*F OffI 0*
E Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator ( c24) 
always glows green when the shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the fore-
ground may not always be in focus.
C BHOff*F OffI 0*
P Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action 
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the 
camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and 
locked.
• While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures  are taken at rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) 
([E  Normal (3072)]). 
C BH OffFOffI 0*
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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q : For those scene modes with  Q, use of a tripod is recommended.
R : For those scene modes with  R, noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures
taken are recorded; results in increased recording times.
D  Night PortraitQR
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the 
main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at 
night.
C A1H Off2F OffI 02
C Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake under  low lighting.
C A1H Off2F OffI 02
H Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, 
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. 
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
C z*H Off*F OffI 0*
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