Nikon Coolpix S80 User Manual

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Table of Contents
d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) ............................................................................ 100
Protecting One Picture.................................................................................................................................. 100
Protecting Multiple Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 101
Removing Protection from...

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Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................145The Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................ 145
Operating the Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................ 146
c Welcome Screen...

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Introduction
Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S80 digital camera. This manual 
was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read 
this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the 
product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and 
conventions are used:
Notations
•Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC...

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Introduction
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, 
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,...

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Information and Precautions
Introduction
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means 
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
•Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government 
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or...

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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Attaching the Camera Strap
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10119Lens cover closed
1Power-on lamp ............................17, 19, 137
2Eyelet for camera strap ................................ 4
3Shutter-release button.............................. 28
4Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ................... 14, 22
5Microphone (stereo)......................107, 124
6Battery chamber ........................................... 14
7Battery latch...

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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
* Referred to simply as the “monitor” in this manual.
Shutter-Release Button
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...

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Introduction
Operating the Touch Panel
The monitor on the COOLPIX S80 is a touch panel display operated by touch. Use 
the method described below.
Tapping
Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to:
Select icons or other controls
Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode (A79)
Perform touch shutter (A41), touch AF/AE (A44), 
or subject tracking (A55) operations
Display the setting controls during shooting or 
playback (A12)
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch panel and 
remove it from the touch...

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Operating the Touch Panel
Introduction
Dragging and Dropping
Place your finger on the touch panel, 
drag it to the desired location (
1), and 
remove it from the touch panel (
2).
Use this operation to:
Apply the rating setting (A97)
Spreading/pinching
Spread two fingers apart/pinch two 
fingers together
Use this operation to:
Zoom in/out on a picture (A81) in playback 
mode
Switch to thumbnail playback mode from full-
frame playback mode (A79)
BNotes on the Touch Panel
•This camera utilizes a static...

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Introduction
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations
Shooting (Information Indicators)
The information displayed on the monitor varies with the camera settings or 
status.
* Indicator is displayed when there  are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.
CAuto Monitor Boost
The camera automatically increases monitor br ightness outdoors and under extremely bright 
lighting to make the monitor display easier to see and read (when  Brightness (A 151) in the setup 
menu ( A145) is set to  4...