Nikon Coolpix S200 Users Manual

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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-...

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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...