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, holding down the c 
button will turn the camera on in playback mode.
1. cPlayback mode (A30)
2. FAuto sort mode (A64)
3. CList by date mode (A61)
Play1
2
3
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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, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The 
vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
The shooting information displayed includes the folder name, file name, shooting mode used, 
shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and the current file number.
A will be displayed for shooting mode.
Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback.
Flash mode
Display o 
(exposure compensation) 
(A36) guide Display n (self-timer) 
(A34) menuDisplay m (flash mode) (A32) menu
Display p (macro mode) (A35) menu Rotate to select an item*
Apply selection
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Choose the previous 
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Choose the next 
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Display histogram and 
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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 above*
Choose the option below*Choose the option on the 
right*/
Proceed to the next screen
(apply selection)
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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 the setup menu
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exit
Shooting menu
Color options
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Exit
AF area mode
Face priority
Auto
Manual
Center
Exit
Select an item, then press the k button or 
the rotary multi selector K to proceed to 
the next set of options.Press the k button or the 
rotary multi selector K to 
apply selection. Displayed when 
there are previous 
menu options
Shooting menu Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivityImage mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exit Exit
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Exit
Press the rotary multi 
selector J to highlight 
the tab.Press the rotary multi 
selector H or I to choose 
another tab, and press 
either the k button or K.The chosen menu is 
displayed.
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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 exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this 
position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button 
the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in 
camera shake and blurred pictures.
Attaching the Camera Strap
For accurate color reproduction,
choose a setting that matches
the light source.White balance
Exit Back
Press the shutter-
release button halfway 
to set focus and 
exposure.Press the shutter-
release button the 
rest of the way down 
to shoot.
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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 chamber, and 
insert the battery.
•Use the edge of the battery to push the orange 
battery latch in the direction indicated by the 
arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). When 
the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will 
lock it in place.
BInserting the Battery Correctly
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards 
could damage the camera. Be sure to check the 
battery is in the correct orientation.
3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
•Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 
(1), and slide the cover latch to the Z position (2).
Battery latch
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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 sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly 
before using the battery.
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A141) of the section “Caring for the 
Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.
•If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months 
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
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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 
two are connected, attempting to forcibly 
remove the plug adapter could damage the 
product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies 
according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
For Customers in Argentina
If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of 
the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that 
supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not 
included. Proceed to step 2.
2Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
•Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A14) and turn off the camera (A19).
3Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera.
BConnecting the Cable
When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use 
force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the 
connector at an angle.
EH-68P (AR)
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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 charging.
OffNot charging. When the charge lamp changes from slow 
blinking (green) to off, charging is complete.
Flickers (green)•Operating temperature range exceeded. Charge the 
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 
35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).
•A USB cable is not correctly connected, nor is a Charging 
AC Adapter correctly plugged, or the battery is faulty. 
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC 
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the 
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 necessary. For more information about plug adapters, 
consult your travel agency.
•The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the 
Charging AC Adapter is connected to the camera, the camera cannot be turned on.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use a Charging AC Adapter other than the EH-68P or a USB AC 
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
CNote on AC Power Supply
•If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A137) is used, power is supplied to the camera 
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this 
camera.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use any AC adapter other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe 
this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
DCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger
•Connecting the COOLPIX S640 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-
EL12 (A131).
•Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65 
(available separately; A137).
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