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 with “0001.”
•Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture 
to which the voice memo is attached.
•Files copied using Copy > Selected images is copied to the current folder, 
where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the 
largest file number in memory. Copy > All images copies all folders from the 
source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are 
assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the 
destination medium (A115).
•A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains 
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, 
will be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered 
999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further 
pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted 
(A129), or a new memory card is inserted.
DSCN0001.JPG
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)
Original still pictures (voice 
memo attachment 
included), moviesDSCN
Small copies (voice memo 
attachment included)SSCN
Cropped copies (voice 
memo attachment included)RSCN
Quick Retouch, D-Lighting, 
and Skin softening copies 
(voice memo attachment 
included)FSCN
Extension (signifies the file type)
Still pictures.JPG
Movies.AVI
Voice memos.WAV
File number (assigned automatically in 
ascending order, starting with “0001”)
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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. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or 
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by 
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes 
or mouth.
BDo not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or 
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a 
white blur effect in photographs.
BKeep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic 
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment 
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory 
card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
BAvoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, 
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a 
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
BTurn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. 
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product 
memory or internal circuitry.
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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 impair its performance.
•Charge the battery in an indoor environment that is between 5 and 35 °C (41 to 95 °F).
•When charging the battery by connecting the COOLPIX S640 to the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/
EH-68P (AR) or to a computer, the chargeable capacity may decrease when the battery 
temperature is between 45 to 60 °C (113 to 140 °F). The battery will not charge if its temperature is 
below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
•If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Be sure that the 
battery is fully charged and spare batteries are prepared before heading outside to take pictures in 
cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a 
cold battery that could not be used temporarily due to lowered performance may recover some of 
its charge.
•Should the battery terminals become dirty, the camera may not turn on due to poor contact. Wipe 
the terminals off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
•If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing 
it for storage. Attach the included terminal cover to the battery and store it in a cool location with 
an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely 
cold locations.
•While the battery is in storage, charge it at least once every six months and then use the camera to 
run it flat again before storing it in a cool location.
•Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used. Left 
installed, minute amounts of current flow even when unused, and the battery may become 
excessively drained and no longer function.
•A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room 
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.
•Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. 
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
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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 
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened 
with commercial lens cleaner.
MonitorRemove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, 
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
BodyUse a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry 
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt 
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note 
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the 
warranty.
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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 ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. 
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera 
away again.
CNotes on the Monitor
•The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic 
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the 
product will not be affected.
•Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
•The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your 
Nikon-authorized service representative.
CNotes on Smear
White or colored streaks of light may be visible in the monitor with framing of bright subjects. This 
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. This is 
due to characteristics of the image sensor and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also 
cause partial discoloration in monitor display with shooting.
Smear does not affect recorded images except when shooting with Continuous set to Multi-shot 
16 and when recording movies. When shooting in these modes, avoiding bright objects such as the 
sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.
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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. After five seconds, this 
message will disappear, the 
monitor will turn off, and the 
power-on lamp will blink rapidly. 
After the lamp blinks for three 
minutes, the camera will turn off 
automatically, but you can also 
press the power switch to turn it 
off manually.19
Q (blinks red)Camera cannot 
focus.•Refocus.
•Use focus lock.28, 29
105
P
Please wait for the 
camera to finish 
recording.Camera cannot 
perform other 
operations until 
recording is 
complete.Wait until message clears from 
display automatically when 
recording is complete.–
N
Memory card is write 
protected.Write-protect switch 
is in “lock” position.Slide the write-protect switch to 
“write” position.23
P
This card cannot be 
used.
Error accessing 
memory card.•Use an approved card.
•Check that connectors are 
clean.
•Confirm that memory card is 
correctly inserted.138
22
22 P
This card cannot be 
read.
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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 card.
•Remove memory card and use 
internal memory.96
30, 78, 
113
22
22
P
Image cannot be saved.Error occurred while 
recording picture.Format internal memory or 
memory card.129
Camera has run out 
of file numbers.Replace the memory card, or 
format the internal memory/
memory card.139
Picture cannot be 
used for welcome 
screen.The following pictures cannot be 
used.
•Pictures taken at an Image 
mode setting of 16:9
•Pictures created using the small 
picture or crop functions that 
are 320 × 240 or smaller in size119
There is insufficient 
space to save a copy.Delete pictures from destination. 113
P
Sound file cannot be 
saved.The image file 
cannot have any 
voice memos 
attached to it.•Choose an image that was 
taken using this camera.
•Voice memos cannot be 
attached onto movies.68
–
N
A blink was detected in 
the picture just taken.Someone may have 
had their eyes closed 
when the picture 
was taken.Check results in playback mode. 30, 53
N
Image cannot be 
modified.Cannot edit selected 
picture.•Confirm the conditions that are 
required for editing.
•These options cannot be used 
with movies.69
–
N
Cannot record movie.Time out error while 
recording movie.Choose memory card with faster 
write speed.22
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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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
115
No pictures are 
contained in the 
folder selected in the 
auto sort mode.Select a folder containing the 
sorted pictures.64
No pictures can be 
played back in the 
auto sort mode.Play back the pictures using the 
playback mode or the list by date 
mode.65
N
File contains no image 
data.
File not created with 
this camera.File cannot be viewed on this 
camera. View file using the 
computer or any other devices 
which was used to create or edit 
this file.–
P
This file cannot be 
played back.
N
All images are hidden.The picture cannot 
be played back in a 
slide show.– 112
N
This image cannot be 
deleted.Picture is protected.Disable protection. 113
N
Travel destination is in 
the current time zone.Destination in same 
time zone as home.– 122
Lens error
QLens error.Turn camera off and then on 
again. If error persists, contact 
retailer or Nikon-authorized 
service representative.24
P
Communications errorError occurred 
during 
communication with 
printer.Turn camera off and reconnect 
cable.86
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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* 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
Printer error: check 
paperSpecified size of 
paper is not loaded 
in printer.Load the specified type of paper, 
select Resume and press the k 
button to resume printing. *–
PR
Printer error: paper jamPaper has jammed in 
the printer.Remove the jammed paper, select 
Resume and press the k button 
to resume printing. *–
PR
Printer error: out of 
paperNo paper is loaded in 
the printer.Load the specified type of paper, 
select Resume and press the k 
button to resume printing. *–
PR
Printer error: check inkInk error.Check ink, select Resume and 
press the k button to resume 
printing. *–
PR
Printer error: out of inkInk cartridge is 
empty.Replace ink, select Resume and 
press the k button to resume 
printing. *–
PR
Printer error: file corruptAn error caused by 
the image file has 
occurred.Select Cancel and press the k 
button to cancel printing.–
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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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 is charging. Wait 
until charging has finished.
•Camera is connected to computer via USB cable.
•Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable.
•The camera cannot be turned on while connected to 
an electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.19
24
13, 19
33
80
79
16
Monitor is hard to 
read.•Adjust monitor brightness.
•Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.123
140
Camera turns off 
without warning.•Battery is exhausted.
•Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
•Battery is cold.
•The camera turns off if it is connected to the Charging 
AC Adapter while it is turned on.
•The camera turns off if the USB cable is disconnected 
while the camera is connected to a computer or 
printer. Connect the USB cable again.24
128
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16
81, 82, 86
Date and time of 
recording are not 
correct.•Pictures recorded while the clock is not set (“Date not 
set” indicator blinks during shooting) will have a time 
stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”; movies will be dated 
“01/01/09 00:00.” Set the correct date and time using 
Date in the setup menu. Set the correct date and 
time using Date in the setup menu.
•Check camera clock regularly against more accurate 
timepieces and reset as required.20, 120
120
No information 
displayed in monitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info of the Monitor 
settings option in the setup menu.123
Date imprint not 
available.Date has not been set. 20, 120
Date not appearing 
on pictures even 
when Date imprint is 
enabled.A shooting mode that does not support date imprint is 
selected.124
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