Nikon Coolpix S640 Users Manual

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The c (playback) Button
Playback-mode Selection Menu
Use the rotary multi selector (A10) to select the following playback modes.
While the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, press the c button to 
return to the current playback mode without changing the mode. •Press the c button in shooting mode to change 
to playback mode.
•Press the c button in playback mode to display 
the “playback-mode selection menu” and change 
the playback mode.
•When the camera is off,...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Rotary Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, 
select menu options and to apply selections.
Shooting
* Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Playback
1 Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.
2 A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis 
corresponds to pixel brightness,...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
Menu Display
* Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
CNote on the Rotary Multi Selector
In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H, 
I, J and K.
Scene auto selector
Shooting menu
Image mode
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivityExit
White balanceApply selection
(advance display to the next 
screen) Choose the option 
on the left*/
Return display to 
the previous screenChoose the option...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d button
Switching Between Tabs
Press the d button to display the menu for the 
current mode.
•Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus 
(A11).
•Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to 
display the corresponding menu.
•Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages
Displayed when there are one or more menu options to follow • Upper tab:
Displays the menus for 
the current mode used
•Lower tab:
Displays...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the 
menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way 
Down
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and 
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel 
resistance. Focus and...

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First Steps
First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.
•Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A16).
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the 
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).
2Insert the battery.
•Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) 
terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the 
label at the entrance of the battery...

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Inserting the Battery
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off (A19) and confirm that the 
power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening 
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery 
latch in the direction shown (1). The battery can then 
be removed by hand (2).
•Note that the battery may become hot during use; 
observe due caution when removing the battery.
BNotes on the Battery
•Be...

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First Steps
Charging the Battery
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the 
camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera 
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter 
into an electrical outlet.
1Prepare the Charging AC Adapter 
EH-68P.
If a plug adapter* is included, attach the 
plug adapter to the plug on the Charging 
AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly 
until it is securely held in place. Once the...

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Charging the Battery
First Steps
4Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an 
electrical outlet.
•The camera’s charge lamp slowly blinks green to 
indicate that the battery is charging.
•About 4 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted 
battery.
•The following chart explains charge lamp 
status when the camera is plugged into the 
electrical outlet.
5Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and 
then disconnect the USB cable.
Charge lampDescription
Blinks slowly (green)Battery...

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Charging the Battery
First Steps
BNotes on Charging AC Adapter
•Do not use the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P with any device that is not supported.
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly 
before using the EH-68P.
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A141) thoroughly before using the 
battery.
•The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other 
countries, use a third-party plug adapter as...