Nikon Coolpix S630 User Manual

							
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User’s Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Introduction
First Steps
ABasic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode
CShooting Suited for the Scenes
dShooting Continuously at High Speed 
(Sport Continuous)
BHigh Sensitivity Shooting Mode
aAutomatic Shooting of Smiling Faces
cMore on Playback
DMovies
EVoice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your 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 where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed 
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of 
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual 
smell coming from the camera or AC 
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and 
remove the battery immediately, taking 
care to avoid burns. Continued 
operation could result in injury. After 
removing or disconnecting the power 
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for 
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the 
camera or AC adapter could result in 
injury. Repairs should be performed 
only by qualified technicians. Should 
the camera or AC adapter break open 
as the result of a fall or other accident, 
take the product to a Nikon-authorized 
service representative for inspection, 
after unplugging the product and/or 
removing the battery. Do not use the camera or AC 
adapter in the presence of 
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the 
presence of flammable gas, as this 
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with 
care
Never place the strap around the neck 
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to 
prevent infants from putting the 
battery or other small parts into their 
mouths.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon 
product, to prevent possible injury.
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling 
the battery
The battery may leak or explode if 
improperly handled. Observe the 
following precautions when handling 
the battery for use in this product:
•Before replacing the battery, turn the 
product off. If you are using the AC 
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion 
Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge 
the battery by inserting it in a Battery 
Charger MH-65 (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do not 
attempt to insert it upside down or 
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the 
battery or attempt to remove or 
break the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame 
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to 
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when 
transporting the battery. Do not 
transport or store with metal objects 
such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when 
fully discharged. To avoid damage to 
the product, be sure to remove the 
battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should 
you notice any change in the battery, 
such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery 
comes in contact with clothing or 
skin, rinse immediately with plenty of 
water.
Observe the following precautions 
when handling the battery 
charger
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this 
precaution could result in fire or 
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the 
plug should be removed with a dry 
cloth. Continued use could result in 
fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go 
near the battery charger during 
lightning storms. Failure to observe 
this precaution could result in 
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug 
or bend the power cable, place it 
under heavy objects, or expose it to 
heat or flames. Should the insulation 
be damaged and the wires become 
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for 
inspection. Failure to observe these 
precautions could result in fire or 
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery 
charger with wet hands. Failure to 
observe this precaution could result 
in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or 
adapters designed to convert from 
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe 
this precaution could damage the 
product or cause overheating or fire.
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input 
and output jacks, use only the cables 
provided or sold by Nikon for the 
purpose, to maintain compliance with 
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other 
objects are not pinched by the lens 
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device 
should not be played back on audio CD 
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an 
audio CD player could cause hearing 
loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when using 
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s 
eyes could cause temporary visual 
impairment. Particular care should be 
observed if photographing infants, 
when the flash should be no less than 
1m (3ft. 4in.) from the subject. Do not operate the flash with 
the flash window touching a 
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could 
result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid 
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should 
be taken to avoid injury caused by 
broken glass and to prevent liquid 
crystal from the monitor touching the 
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when using 
inside an airplane or the 
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the 
airplane during take off or landing.  
Follow the instructions of the hospital 
when using while in a hospital. The 
electromagnetic waves given out by 
this camera may disrupt the electronic 
systems of the airplane or the 
instruments of the hospital.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the 
U.S.A.
Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) Radio 
Frequency Interference 
Statement
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an 
outlet on a circuit different from that 
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified 
that any changes or modifications 
made to this device that are not 
expressly approved by Nikon 
Corporation may void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or 
provided by Nikon for your equipment. 
Using other interface cables may 
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of 
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of 
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will 
expose you to lead, a chemical known 
to the State of California to cause birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. 
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road 
Melville, New York 11747-3064 
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
COOLPIX S630
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies 
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this 
product is to be collected 
separately.
The following apply only to 
users in European countries:
•This product is designated for 
separate collection at an appropriate 
collection point. Do not dispose of as 
household waste.
• For more information, contact the 
retailer or the local authorities in 
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery 
indicates that the battery is 
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to 
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with 
this symbol or not, are designated for 
separate collection at an appropriate 
collection point. Do not dispose of as 
household waste.
• For more information, contact the 
retailer or the local authorities in 
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... ........................................... ii
Notices ........................................................................................................................ ............................... v
Introduction ................................................................................................................... ........................1About This Manual .............................................................................................................. .................. 1
Information and Precautions .................................................................................................... ......... 2
Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................ ................... 4
The Camera Body................................................................................................................ ....................................4
The Monitor.................................................................................................................... ............................................6
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................... ...................... 8
The  A (shooting mode) Button ........................................................................................................ ...........8
The  c (playback) Button ............................................................................................................. ....................9
The Rotary Multi Selector ...................................................................................................... ......................... 10
The  d  Button........................................................................................................................ ............................ 12
Switching Between Tabs ......................................................................................................... ........................ 12
Help Displays .................................................................................................................. ........................................ 13
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down ......................................... 13
Attaching the Camera Strap ..................................................................................................... .................... 13
First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 14Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................... ...............14
Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................................... .................16
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................... ............................ 17
Turning On and Off the Camera .................................................................................................. ............... 17
Setting Display Language, Date and Time..................................................................................18
Inserting Memory Cards ......................................................................................................... ........... 20
Removing Memory Cards.......................................................................................................... ..................... 20
A Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode................................................................. 22Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  A (Auto) Mode........................................................22
Indicators Displayed in  A (Auto) Mode ............................................................................................... 23
Step 2 Frame a Picture......................................................................................................... ...............24
Using the Zoom................................................................................................................. ................................... 25
Step 3 Focus and Shoot ......................................................................................................... ............ 26
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures .......................................................................................... 2 8
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ............................................................................................... ............. 28
Deleting Pictures .............................................................................................................. .................................... 28
Using the Flash................................................................................................................ ...................... 30
Setting the Flash Mode ......................................................................................................... ........................... 30
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ............................................................................................ ...32
Macro Mode ..................................................................................................................... ...................... 33
Exposure Compensation .......................................................................................................... ......... 34
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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
C Shooting Suited for the Scenes .............................................................................................. 35Shooting in Scene Mode ......................................................................................................... .......... 35
Setting the Scene Mode......................................................................................................... ......................... 35
Features....................................................................................................................... ............................................... 36
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera
(Scene Auto Selector).......................................................................................................... .............................. 42
Taking Pictures in Food Mode ................................................................................................... .................. 44
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ................................................................................................. .................. 46
d Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) ......................................... 48Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode............................................................................................ 48
Sport Continuous Menu.......................................................................................................... ........................ 49
B High Sensitivity Shooting Mode ............................................................................................ 50Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode .............................................................................................. ..50
a Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces .................................................................................. 52Shooting in Smile Mode ......................................................................................................... ........... 52
Notes on Blink Proof........................................................................................................... ................................ 53
c More on Playback .............................................................................................................. ......... 54Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.......................................................................54
Calendar Display............................................................................................................... .................................... 55
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .......................................................................................... 56
Editing Pictures ............................................................................................................... ......................57
Using Quick Retouch ............................................................................................................ ............................. 58
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ............................................................................. 59
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................. ............... 60
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ............................................................................................... .................... 61
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ....................................................................................... 62
Recording Voice Memos .......................................................................................................... ....................... 62
Playing Voice Memos ............................................................................................................ ............................ 63
Deleting Voice Memos ........................................................................................................... .......................... 63
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) .......................................................................... 64 Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode .......................................................................................... ......... 64
Using List by Date Mode ........................................................................................................ ......................... 65
List by Date Menu .............................................................................................................. ................................. 66
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) ............................................................................................... 67
Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode ...................................................................................... ... 67
Auto Sort Mode ................................................................................................................. ................................... 69
Auto Sort Menu ................................................................................................................. ................................... 69
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder .............................................................. 70
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