Nikon Coolpix S640 Users Manual

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Technical Notes
File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names as follows.
•Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures shot 
using Panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A49), and “NIKON” for all other 
pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 
9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically 
starting...

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Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following 
precautions when using or storing the device.
BKeep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
BDo not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
BHandle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These 
parts are easily damaged....

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CThe Battery
•Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not 
continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery 
performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important 
occasions.
•Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Failure 
to observe this precaution could damage the battery or...

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Technical Notes
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
LensAvoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower 
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is 
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints 
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft 
cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working...

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Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before 
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an 
extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or 
in any of the following locations:
•Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as 
televisions or radios
•Exposed to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
•Poorly...

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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the 
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
DisplayProblemSolutionA
O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 120
BBattery is running 
low.Prepare to charge or change 
battery.14, 16
N
Battery exhausted.Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 14, 16
P
Battery temperature 
highBattery temperature 
is high.Turn off camera, and allow battery 
to cool down before resuming 
use....

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Technical Notes
P
Card is not formatted. 
Format card?
No
YesMemory card has not 
been formatted for 
use in this camera.All data stored on the memory 
card will be deleted. If there is any 
data on the card that you want to 
keep, select No, and backup the 
data to a computer before 
formatting the memory card. To 
format the memory card, select 
Yes and press the k button.23
N
Out of memory.Memory card is full.•Choose smaller image mode.
•Delete unnecessary images.
•Replace memory...

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Technical Notes
N
Memory contains no 
images.No pictures in the 
internal memory or 
memory card.•Pictures stored in the internal 
memory can only be viewed if 
no memory card is inserted.
•To copy files from internal 
memory to memory card, press 
the d button to display the 
Copy screen, then copy the 
files from internal memory to 
memory card.22
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No pictures are 
contained in the 
folder selected in the 
auto sort mode.Select a folder containing the 
sorted pictures.64
No...

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Technical Notes
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. System error
QError has occurred in 
camera’s internal 
circuitry.Turn camera off, remove and 
reinsert battery, and turn camera 
on. If error persists, contact retailer 
or Nikon-authorized service 
representative.14, 19
PR
Printer error: check 
printer status.Printer error.Check printer. After solving the 
problem, select Resume and 
press the k button to resume 
printing. *–
PR...

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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Monitor is blank.•Camera is off.
•Battery is exhausted.
•Standby mode for saving power: press the power 
switch or the shutter-release button.
•When flash lamp blinks red, flash...