Nikon Coolpix S630 User Manual

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode
COptions Available in Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
CPressing the c Button to Turn on the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the  c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The 
lens will not extend.
CViewing Pictures
• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
• Pictu res  tha t we re sh ot u si ng Face Pr ior...

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.6 to 5.5 m (2 to 18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed 
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.6 to 3.5 m 
(2 to 11 ft.) (when 
ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The flash can reach up to distances 
of about 0.6 to 11 m (2 to 36 ft.) for wide, and about 0.6 to 7.5 m (2 to 24 ft.) for tele 
during high sensitivity shooting mode (
A50). The following flash modes are 
available....

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode
BShooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W)•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of 
camera shake. Set  Vibration reduction  (A 131) to  Off when using a tripod to stabilize the 
camera during shooting.
• The  E  indicator is displayed when the camera automa tically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken 
when  E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
• When  E is...

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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 two-second timer for self-portraits. 
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration 
reduction  (A 131) to  Off when using a tripod.
1Press  n (self-timer).
•The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose  10s or 
2s  and press the  k button.
•10s  (ten  seconds): suited for important occasions (such 
as weddings)
•2s  (two...

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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that 
the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2ft.).
1Press p (macro mode).
•The macro mode menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose  ON 
and press the  k button.
•The macro mode icon ( F) is displayed.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the  k button 
within a few seconds, the selection will be...

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by 
the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press o (exposure compensation).
•The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the 
exposure and press the  k button.
•When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure 
compensation to “+” side.
• When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure 
compensation to...

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Shooting Suited for the Scenes
Shooting Suited for the Scenes
Shooting in Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The 
following scene modes are available.
* See “Voice Recordings” (A81).
Setting the Scene Mode
1Display the shooting-mode 
selection menu by pressing the  A 
button in shooting mode, and use 
the rotary multi selector to choose 
a scene icon.
• The icon for the scene mode that was 
chosen previously will be displayed. The 
default setting is...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scenes
Features
1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.  W (Off ) can be selected.
2 Other settings can be selected.
3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
CIcons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section:  X (flash mode) ( A30);  n (self-timer) 
( A 32);  p...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scenes1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
2 Other settings can be selected.
1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
2 Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For scene modes with  O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn  Vibration reduction (A 131) 
to  Off  when using a tripod.
Q : Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing  Q may be processed automatically to reduce noise and...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scenes
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For scene modes with  O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn  Vibration reduction (A 131) 
to  Off  when using a tripod.
Q : Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing  Q may be processed automatically to reduce noise and 
therefore take a longer time to record.
h Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• The camera focuses on...