Nikon Coolpix S8200 Users Manual

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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Controls Used in Playback Mode
ControlNameMain FunctionA
Playback 
button•When the camera is off, press and hold 
this button to turn the camera on and to 
change to playback mode.
•Returns to shooting.21, 
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Zoom control•When rotated to g (i): Magnifies the 
image.
•When rotated to f (h): Displays 
thumbnails or the calendar.
•Adjusts the volume when playing back 
voice memos and movies31
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Rotary multi 
selectorSee “Using...

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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
The Monitor
•The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback 
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, 
information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate 
the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Monitor settings (A94) 
➝ Photo info is set to Auto info).
Shooting Mode
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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
1Shooting mode...................................... 24, 25
2Macro mode ....................................................64
3Zoom indicator ...................................... 27, 64
4Focus indicator...............................................28
5AE/AF-L indicator ....................................E5
6Flash mode .......................................................56
7Battery level indicator ................................20...

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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Playback Mode
* 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.
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking 
pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
To switch between playback mode and shooting mode, press the c (playback) 
button.
•While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing 
the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.
•Rotate the mode dial and align...

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Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
Rotate the rotary multi selector, press the top (H), bottom (I), left (J), or right 
(K) edges of its surface, and the k button.
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The rotary multi selector is sometimes referred to as “the multi selector” in this manual.
In Shooting Mode
* Items can also be selected by pressing up or down.
In Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
* Items can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Auto
Displays the...

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Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Using Menus (the d Button)
If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is 
displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is 
displayed, you can change various settings.
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Image mode
White balance Shooting menu
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Metering
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Playback menu
Print order
Protect Quick...

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Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
CWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
A guide indicating the page position is displayed.
Attaching the Camera Strap
Image mode
White balance Shooting menu
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Metering
Image mode
White balance Shooting menu
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Metering
Set upWelcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Motion detection
AF assist...

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
The Basics of Shooting and 
Playback
Preparation
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ..................................................................................... 14
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery .................................................................................. 16
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................. 18
Shooting
Step 1 Turn the Camera On...

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
2Insert the included EN-EL12 
battery (rechargeable Li-ion 
battery).
•Use the battery to push the orange 
battery latch up in the direction 
indicated by the arrow (1), and fully 
insert the battery (2).
•When the battery is inserted correctly, 
the battery latch will lock the battery 
in place.
BInserting the Battery Correctly
Inserting the...