Nikon Coolpix S8200 Users Manual

Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
F9 Characteristics of Digital Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the 
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a 
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, 
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact 
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting 
the power source as...

F10
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
Shooting Issues
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Cannot switch to shooting 
mode.Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.81, 84, 
E21,
E24
No image captured when 
the shutter-release button 
is pressed.•When camera is in playback mode, press the c 
button or shutter-release button.
•When menus are displayed, press the d 
button.
•Battery is exhausted.
•When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.9, 30
11
20
56
Camera cannot focus.•Subject is too close. Try shooting using...

Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
F11
Flash does not fire.•The flash mode is set to W(off).
•Scene mode with which the flash does not fire 
is selected.
•Flash is not fully raised. Do not hold down the 
flash.
•Another function that restricts flash is enabled.56
70
26
73
Digital zoom cannot be 
used.•Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
•Digital zoom cannot be used in the following 
situations:
- When using smile timer
- When using the scene auto selector, O (pet 
portrait), Portrait,...

F12
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
Images are too dark 
(underexposed).•The flash mode is set to W(off).
•Flash window is blocked.
•Subject is beyond flash range.
•Adjust exposure compensation.
•Increase ISO sensitivity.
•Subject is backlit. Select W(backlighting) or set 
the flash mode to X(fill flash).56
26
56
67, 68
37, E34
42, 56
Images are too bright 
(overexposed).Adjust exposure compensation. 67, 68
Unexpected results when 
flash set to V(auto with 
red-eye reduction).When using V(auto...

Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
F13 Playback Issues
ProblemCause/SolutionA
File cannot be played 
back.•File or folder was overwritten or renamed by 
computer or other make of camera.
•The COOLPIX S8200 is not able to play back 
movies recorded with another make or model 
of digital camera.–
92
Cannot zoom in on image.•Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, 
small pictures, or images that have been 
cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.
•The COOLPIX S8200 may not be able to zoom in 
on...

F14
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
The PictBridge startup 
screen is not displayed 
when the camera is 
connected to a printer.With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the 
PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed 
and it may be impossible to print images when 
Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 
option in the setup menu. Set the Charge by 
computer option to Off and reconnect the 
camera to the printer.96, E75
Images to be printed are 
not displayed.•Memory card contains no...

Technical Notes and Index
F15
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S8200 Digital Camera
TypeCompact digital camera
Effective pixels16.1 million
Image sensor1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels
Lens14× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens
Focal length4.5-63.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-350 mm 
lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-numberf/3.3-5.9
Construction11 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements)
Digital zoomUp to 2× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 700 mm 
lens in 35mm [135]...

F16
Specifications
Technical Notes and Index
Image size
(pixels)•16M (High) [4608 × 3456P]
•16M [4608 × 3456]
•12M [4000 × 3000]
•8M [3264 × 2448]
•5M [2592 × 1944]
•3M [2048 × 1536]
•PC [1024 × 768]
•VGA [640 × 480]
•16:9 [4608 × 2592]
ISO sensitivity 
(Standard output 
sensitivity)•ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
•Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600)
•Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, ISO 100 to 800)
Exposure
Metering224-segment matrix, center-weighted
Exposure controlProgrammed auto exposure with...

Specifications
Technical Notes and Index
F17
•Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged 
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 
25°C (77°F).
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life 
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2)°C (73 (±4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash 
fired with every other shot, image mode set to P 4608×3456. Battery life may vary 
depending on shooting interval...

F18
Specifications
Technical Notes and Index
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacityDC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh
Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)
WeightApprox. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover)
Rated inputAC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068-0.042 A
Rated capacity6.8-10.1 VA
Rated outputDC 5.0 V, 550 mA
Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)...