Nikon Coolpix S630 User Manual
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19 Setting Display Language, Date and Time First Steps 5Edit the date. •Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) • Press J to return to the previous item. 6Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K . • The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. DChanging the Date and Time • Select Date from the Date (A 125) in the setup menu ( A121) to change the current date and time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above. • Select Time zone from the Date in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving time settings ( A125). 2009 01 00 00 01 Date Y M D Edit 2009 05 15 10 15Y M D Edit Date Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
20 First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 44 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A142). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory. 1Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. •Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2Insert the memory card. •Slide the memory card in correctly as shown on the right, until it clicks into place. • Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover after inserting the memory card. BInserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to check the memory card is in the correct orientation. Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 gently to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand 2. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
21 Inserting Memory Cards First Steps BFormatting a Memory Card If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting (A 135) permanently deletes all data on the memory card . Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Format and press the k button to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-c hamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to format them ( A135) with this camera. BThe Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “l ock” position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card. BMemory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject the memory card - Remove the battery - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not use a computer to format the memory card. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. • Do not touch the metal terminals wi th your fingers or metal objects. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehi cles or areas exposed to high temperatures. • Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases. Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes Write protect switch Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
22 Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point- and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will extend. • Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed on the monitor. 2Press the A button. 3Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press the k button. •The camera enters A (auto) mode. 4Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor. Battery Level Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining will be displayed. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting ( A101). MonitorDescription NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged. BBattery level low ; prepare to charge or replace the battery. N Battery exhausted. Cannot shoot. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery. Auto mode 151 515 Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds ( A128). If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it ( A134). DFunctions Available in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode ( A33) and exposure compensation ( A34) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode ( A30) and self-timer ( A32). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu options ( A99). DVibration Reduction When On (default setting) is chosen for Vibration reduction (A 131), the camera effectively reduces camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. DMotion Detection When Auto (default setting) is chosen for Motion detection option (A132) in the setup menu and the camera detects camera shake and subject movement, the camera increases shutter speed to reduce blurring. When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed, the motion detection icon will glow green. 151 515 Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is L Normal (4,000×3,000). Motion detection icon Reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake.Internal memory indicatorPictures will be recorded to internal memory. When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card. Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of camera shake. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
24 Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1Ready the camera. •Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker. • When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2Frame the picture. •When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default). If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a double border and the rest by a single border. • Focus area will not appear when shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized. 151515 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
25 Step 2 Frame a Picture Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated. Digital ZoomWhen the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in the g direction will trigger digital zoom. The subject can be magnified up to 4× of the maximum optical zoom ratio. Focus will be on the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when digital zoom is in effect. CDigital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode ( A100) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom in dicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting withou t interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting. • Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A133) in the setup menu ( A121). Zoom out Zoom in Optical zoom Digital zoom Optical zoom (up to 4×). Digital zoom is in effect. When the image size is small Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
26 Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1Press the shutter-release button halfway. •When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. • When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. • W h e n d i gi t a l zo o m i s i n e f f e c t , t h e f o c u s a r e a i s n o t d i s p l a y e d. W h e n t h e c a m e r a fo c u s e s on the subject in the center of the frame, the focus indicator ( A6) will glow green. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture. • Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When the camera is unable to focus, while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border in face priority blinks, or the focus area or focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again. • See AF area mode (A 110) or “Shooting with Face Priority” ( A112) for more information about face priority. 2Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory. Shutter speed Aperture F3.5F3.51/2501 /2 501/250F3.5 F3.5F 3.51/2501 /2 501/250F3.5 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode BDuring Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumst ances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. CAutofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area, or focus indicator, glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e .g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt) • Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage) • Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shu tter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock ( A111). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject. CBlink Warning If the Did someone blink? screen is displayed shortly after the picture is taken using face priority, someone’s eyes may have been closed during the shot ( A137). • Human subjects with eyes closed will be framed by a yellow border in the Did someone blink? screen. • To return to the shooting mode, press the k button or press the shutter-release button halfway down ( A138). DAF-assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator ( A133) may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash ( A30) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. Did someone blink? ExitExit E xitExit Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
28 Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. •The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I , J or K, to view additional pictures ( A10). • Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to shooting mode. • When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed. Deleting Pictures 1Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor. 2Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k button. • To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press the k button. A button 15/0 5/2 009 1 5:3 015/05/2009 15:300004.J P G0004.JPG 4 44 4 Internal memory indicator Erase 1 image? No Ye sDone Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals