Nikon Coolpix S8200 Users Manual

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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on 
lamp and the monitor have turned 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 up in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). 
The battery can then be removed by hand (2). Do not 
pull it at an angle.
BHigh Temperature Caution
The camera,...

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
1Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, 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...

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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The Charge Lamp
StatusDescription
Blinks slowly (green)The battery is charging.
OffThe battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge 
lamp stops blinking green and turns off.
Flickers (green)•The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the 
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C 
(41 °F to 95 °F).
•The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly 
connected, or there is a...

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
1Be sure that the power-on lamp and the 
monitor are off and open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
•Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the 
cover.
2Insert the memory card.
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks 
into place.
BInserting the Memory Card
Inserting the memory card upside down or 
backwards could damage the camera or 
the memory card. Be sure to check that the 
memory card is in the correct...

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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Removing the Memory Card
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on 
lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening 
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to 
partially eject the card, and then remove the card (2). 
Do not pull it at an angle.
BHigh Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe...

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
•If you are turning the camera on for the first time, 
see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” 
(A22).
•The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
2Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures 
remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
•C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the...

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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Turning the Camera On and Off
•The power-on lamp will light in green briefly then turn off, and then the monitor 
will turn on.
•To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the 
power-on lamp and the display turn off.
•To turn on the camera and switch to playback mode, press and hold the c 
(playback) button. The lens will not extend.
CPower Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a...

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
When the camera is turned on for the first time after purchase, the language-selection 
screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1Press the multi selector H or I 
to select the desired language 
and press the k button.
2Press H or I to select Yes and press the k 
button.
•To cancel without changing the setting, select No.
3Press J or K to select your 
home...

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi 
selector H to enable the daylight saving time function 
while setting the region in step 3. When the daylight 
saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the 
top of the monitor.
Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
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Casablanca
CChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
•You can change these settings using the...

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode.
•A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A.
•The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the A icon is displayed.
•See “Shooting Mode” (A6) in “The Monitor” for information about the 
shooting mode screen.
Auto mode
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