Nikon Coolpix S8200 User Manual
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ix Introduction Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
x Notices Introduction Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.N otices for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: •This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. •For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: •All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. •For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
xi Introduction Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................... iii Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................... vi Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................................................................................. 1 Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................................. 2 The Camera Body ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................... 4 Controls Used in Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 5 The Monitor.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................... 9 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode .......................................................... 9 Using the Rotary Multi Selector ................................................................................................................. 10 Using Menus (the d Button) ................................................................................................................. 11 Attaching the Camera Strap ........................................................................................................................ 12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback ........................................................................................ 13 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ................................................................................................. 16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................................ 18 Internal Memory and Memory Cards ..................................................................................................... 19 Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 19 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 20 Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 21 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ...................................................................................................... 24 Available Shooting Modes ............................................................................................................................ 25 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................................... 26 Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 27 Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 28 Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 30 Changing How Images Are Displayed .................................................................................................. 31 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 32 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
xii Table of Contents Introduction Shooting Features ............................................................................................................................ 35 A(Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................................... 36 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings ....................................................................................................... 36 Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu................................................................................ 37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 39 Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 40 Characteristics of Each Scene...................................................................................................................... 40 Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting) .......................................................................... 50 Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings ............................................................................ 51 Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu ................................................................ 52 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................... 53 Changing Special Effects Mode Settings ............................................................................................. 54 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 55 Available Features .............................................................................................................................................. 55 Using the Flash (Flash Mode) ...................................................................................................................... 56 Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 59 Using the Smile Timer, Smile Timer Continuous ............................................................................ 61 Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 64 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) .................................................................................................................................................... 65 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................................................................ 68 Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 69 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .................................................................................... 71 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) .............................................................................. 71 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ....................................................................... 73 Using Face Detection......................................................................................................................... 76 Using Skin Softening.......................................................................................................................... 77 Focus Lock ............................................................................................................................................. 78 Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 79 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ........................................................ 80 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ......................................................... 81 Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................................... 82 Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 82 Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................................................................... 84 Viewing Images.................................................................................................................................................... 85 Retouching Photographs .............................................................................................................................. 86 Editing Movies ...................................................................................................................................................... 86 Printing Images .................................................................................................................................................... 86 Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 87 Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 88 Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) ........................................................... 91 Playing Back Movies........................................................................................................................... 92 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
xiii Table of Contents Introduction General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 93 The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 94 Reference Section ....................................................................................................................... E1 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) ................................................................. E2 Shooting With Easy Panorama ............................................................................................................. E2 Playing Back Images With Easy Panorama (Scroll Playback) .............................................. E4 Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E5 Playing Back and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ................... E7 Playing Back Sequences ........................................................................................................................... E7 Deleting Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................... E9 Editing Still Images ..................................................................................................................... E10 Editing Features .......................................................................................................................................... E10 kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .................................................. E12 ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ........................................................... E13 eSkin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ................................................................................... E14 pFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects....................................................................... E16 gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image................................................................. E18 aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy .............................................................................................. E19 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ......................................... E21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................................... E23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E24 Printing Individual Images ................................................................................................................... E26 Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E27 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)................ E30 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ......................................................................................................... E30 Metering .......................................................................................................................................................... E33 ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................... E34 Continuous Shooting.............................................................................................................................. E35 AF Area Mode ................................................................................................................... ........................... E37 Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E42 The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E43 aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)......................................................................... E43 bSlide Show ............................................................................................................................................. E46 dProtect...................................................................................................................................................... E47 fRotate Image........................................................................................................................................ E49 EVoice Memo ......................................................................................................................................... E50 hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) .................................. E52 CSequence Display Options .......................................................................................................... E54 NChoose Key Picture .......................................................................................................................... E54 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
xiv Table of Contents Introduction The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E55 Movie Options ............................................................................................................................................. E55 Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E59 The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E60 Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................................ E60 Time Zone and Date ................................................................................................................................ E61 Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E64 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)......................................................................................... E66 Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................. E67 Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................... E68 AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E69 Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................. E70 Sound Settings ............................................................................................................................................ E71 Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E72 Format Memory/Format Card ........................................................................................................... E73 Language ........................................................................................................................................................ E74 TV Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... E74 Charge by Computer............................................................................................................................... E75 Blink Warning ............................................................................................................................................... E77 Filmstrip ........................................................................................................................................................... E79 Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E80 Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................................... E83 File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E84 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. E85 Error Messages ............................................................................................................................. E86 Technical Notes and Index ......................................................................................................... F1 Caring for the Product................................................................................................................... F2 The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2 The Battery ......................................................................................................................................................... F4 Charging AC Adapter .................................................................................................................................. F5 Memory Cards ................................................................................................................................................. F5 Cleaning and Storage .................................................................................................................... F6 Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F6 Storage ................................................................................................................................................................. F6 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F7 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F15 Supported Standards ................................................................................................................................ F19 Index .................................................................................................................................................. F20 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera ................................................2 The Camera Body .......................................................................................... 2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................ 4 Controls Used in Playback Mode ............................................................. 5 The Monitor ..................................................................................................... 6 Basic Operations .....................................................9 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode .............. 9 Using the Rotary Multi Selector............................................................. 10 Using Menus (the d Button) ............................................................. 11 Attaching the Camera Strap ................................................................... 12 If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 2 13 6745 10 9 8 Lens cover closedFlash raised 1Zoom control ........................................4, 5, 27 f: wide ................................................4, 27 g: tele...................................................4, 27 h: thumbnail playback ..............5, 31 i: playback zoom.........................5, 31 j: help ......................................................39 2Speaker........................................................ 80, 92 3Power switch/power-on lamp ..................................................................................20 4Shutter-release button ....................4, 5, 28 5Self-timer lamp .............................................. 59 AF-assist illuminator ................................... 95 6Mode dial ........................................... 4, 5, 9, 24 7Microphone (stereo) ...........................80, 88 8Flash ..................................................................... 56 9Lens 10Lens cover Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 16 17 1815 12 46 53 12 71110 9 81314 1Monitor ..........................................................6, 24 2Rotary multi selector (multi selector)...10 3k(apply selection) button...............5, 10 4c (playback) button ..........4, 5, 9, 30, 80 5Charge lamp ................................... 17, E76 Flash lamp .........................................................56 6b(emovie-record) button .....4, 5, 88 7Tripod socket ............................................F17 8d button ............ 4, 5, 11, 37, 80, 91, 94 9l(delete) button.......................4, 5, 32, 80 10Cover latch ................................................14, 18 11Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ....................14, 15 12Eyelet for camera strap ............................. 12 13HDMI mini connector (Type C)............ 81 14Connector cover....................................16, 81 15USB/audio/video output connector ..........................................................................16, 81 16Memory card slot ......................................... 18 17Battery chamber ........................................... 14 18Battery latch .................................................... 14 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Shooting Mode ControlNameMain FunctionA Mode dial Switches to another shooting mode. 24 Zoom controlZooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom in and make the subject larger, and rotate to f (h) to zoom out and view a wider area.27 Rotary multi selectorSee “Using the Rotary Multi Selector.”10, 11 d button Displays and hides the menu.11, 37, 91, 94 Shutter- release buttonWhen pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance): Sets focus and exposure. When pressed all the way: Releases the shutter.28 Movie-record buttonStarts and stops movie recording. 88 Playback buttonPlays back images.9, 30, 92 Delete button Deletes the last image that was saved. 32 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals