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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play 
back pictures on the television.
1Turn off the camera.
2Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.
•Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the 
audio-in jack.
3Tune the television to the video channel.
•See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4Hold down the c button to turn on the 
camera.
•The camera enters playback mode, and pictures 
recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will 
be displayed on the television.
•While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will 
remain off.
BConnecting the Audio/Video Cable
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not 
use force when connecting the audio/video cable. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do 
not pull the connector at an angle.
BWhen Nothing Appears on the TV
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the Setup menu (A116) ➝ Video mode 
(A130) conforms to the standard used by your television.
White Yellow
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Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy 
(transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, 
ViewNX for viewing transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating 
panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit Home Basic/Home 
Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), 
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.6)
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system 
compatibility.
BNote on Computer Connection
Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous 
connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation 
malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory 
card. Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information.
BNotes on Power Source
•When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer pictures, use a fully charged battery to 
prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
•When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default 
setting) selected for the Charge by computer option (A84, 131) in the setup menu, the battery 
inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Pictures 
can be transferred while the battery is charging.
•If the AC Adapter EH-62F is used, power can be supplied to the COOLPIX S640 from an electrical 
outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-
62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Connecting to a Computer
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Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
1Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.
2Be sure that the camera is off.
3Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
4The camera automatically turns on.
The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will 
remain off.
Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy 
pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start.
To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device.
Windows XP
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to 
a folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start.
To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action.
Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting 
dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
BConnecting the USB Cable
•Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, 
and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
•The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
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5Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options 
Source panel and click Start Transfer.
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, all pictures are transferred to the computer.
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is 
complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to help information 
contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX (A83).
Disconnecting the camera
Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the 
computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable.
CCharging the Battery
When the camera’s charge lamp is blinking slowly in green, the battery inserted in the camera is 
charging (A84).
Start Transfer button Source device
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CUsing a Card Reader
The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be 
transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. 
•If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device 
must support these features of the memory card.
•Insert a memory card into the card reader or similar device, and refer to the steps 4 and 5 to 
transfer pictures.
•To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must 
first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A115).
DStarting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually
Windows
Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All 
Programs>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Double-clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon 
Transfer or ViewNX.
Macintosh
Open Applications and click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon 
Software>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX.
DViewing Nikon Transfer and 
ViewNX Help Information
For more information on Nikon Transfer or 
ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and 
select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX Help 
from the Help menu.
DPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker
•Use a series of pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (A49) to create a single 
panorama photo with Panorama Maker.
•Panorama Maker can be installed on a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.
•After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker. 
Windows
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4>Panorama Maker 4.
Macintosh
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 4 icon.
•For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help 
information contained in Panorama Maker.
DImage File Names and Folder Names
See “File and Folder Names” (A139) for more information.
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Charging While Connecting to a Computer
When connecting the camera to a computer via the supplied USB cable while 
Auto (default setting) is selected for the Charge by computer option (A131) in 
the setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged 
using power supplied by the computer. 
See “Before Connecting the Camera” (A80) and “Transferring Pictures from the Camera 
to a Computer” (A81) for more information on connecting the camera to a computer.
Charge Lamp
The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer.
BNotes on Charging with Connection to a Computer
•The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a 
computer before the camera’s date and time have been set (A20). If the camera’s clock battery 
(A121) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged 
or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case, use the Charging AC 
Adapter EH-68P (A16) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date and time.
•If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.
•If a computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may be turned off.
•When disconnecting the camera from a computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the 
USB cable.
•It may take longer to charge the battery with connection to a computer than with charging using 
the Charging AC Adapter. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery 
is charging.
•When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as 
Nikon Transfer, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of 
charging the battery, exit the application.
•The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes 
after the battery has finished charging.
•Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be 
impossible to charge the battery inserted into the camera via computer connection.
Charge lampDescription
Slow blinking (green)Battery charging.
OffNot charging.
If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off 
while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.
Fast blinking (green)•Operating temperature range exceeded. Charge the battery 
indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 
95°F) before use.
•A USB cable is not correctly connected or the battery is faulty. 
Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery.
•Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power. 
Reboot a computer.
•The battery cannot be charged as computer’s specifications or 
settings does not support power supply to the camera.
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A157) printers can connect the camera directly 
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing 
are as follows.
BNotes on Power Source
•When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the power from 
turning off unexpectedly.
•Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge the COOLPIX S640 using home electronic outlets. 
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe 
this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
DPrinting Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera-to-
printer connection for images recorded in the memory card, the following options are also available 
for printing pictures:
•Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.
•Take a memory card to a digital photo lab.
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the 
Print set (A92) option in the playback menu.
Take the pictures
Connect to printer (A86)
Print Pictures One at a Time 
(A88)Print multiple pictures (A89)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cableChoose the pictures for 
printing using the print set 
option (Print set: A92)
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
1Turn off the camera.
2Turn on the printer.
•Check printer settings.
3Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
4The camera automatically turns on.
•When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup 
screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor. 
Then the Print selection screen (2) will be displayed.
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BIf the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed
Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (A131) in the 
camera’s setup menu to Off, then connect the camera again.
BConnecting the USB Cable
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and 
do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A86), print pictures by 
following the procedure below.
1Use the rotary multi selector to choose the 
picture to be printed and press the k button.
•Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 
thumbnails, or to g (i) to switch back to full-frame 
playback.
2Choose Copies and press the k button.
3Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and 
press the k button.
4Choose Paper size and press the k button.
5Choose the desired paper size and press the 
k button.
•To specify paper size using printer settings, choose 
Default in the paper size menu.
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Copies
Paper size
Exit
4
Copies
Exit
PictBridgeStart print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Paper size
8×10 in.
Letter
A4 4×6 in.
A3
Exit
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