Nikon Coolpix S8200 Users Manual
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5 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, 30 9 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 31 80, 92, E50 Rotary multi selectorSee “Using the Rotary Multi Selector.”10, 11 Apply selection button•Displays the histogram and shooting information. •Switches from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full-frame display. •Plays back movies.30 31 92 d button Displays and hides the menu.11, 80, 94 Delete button Deletes images. 32 Mode dial Returns to shooting.– Shutter- release button– Movie-record button– Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
6 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 16001600F3.3F3.3+1.0+1.01/2501/250 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 2322 21 20 18 1716 1514 13 12 11 10 9 876 5 4 3 1 32 31 19 2 999999 29m 0s29m 0s 1010 101022 99999999999999 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
7 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 8Vibration reduction icon ..........................94 9Motion detection icon...............................95 10Noise reduction burst ................................44 11“Date not set” indicator .... 23, 94, E86 12Travel destination icon ..............................94 13Print date............................................................94 14Movie options (normal speed movies) ..................................................................................91 15Movie options (HS movies).....................91 16Image mode ....................................................71 17Easy panorama ...............................................49 18Number of exposures remaining (still images) .....................................................20 19Internal memory indicator ......................20 20Movie length ...................................................88 21Aperture value ............................................... 28 22Shutter speed ................................................. 28 23Focus area (auto, target finding AF) ..........................................................................28, 37 24Focus area (manual or center) ............. 37 25Focus area (face detection, pet detection) .................................37, 43, 61 26Focus area (subject tracking)................ 37 27Center-weighted metering area ........ 37 28Hand-held/tripod..................................41, 45 29ISO sensitivity.................................................. 37 30Exposure compensation value .....67, 68 31Vividness............................................................ 67 32Hue........................................................................ 67 33White balance ................................................ 37 34Continuous shooting mode ..........43, 50 35Backlighting (HDR) ...................................... 42 36Self-timer ........................................................... 59 37Smile timer, smile timer continuous ............................ 61 38Pet portrait auto release .......................... 43 39Panorama.......................................................... 49 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
8 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. 1m 0s1m 0s999/ 999999/ 9991m 0s1m 0s9999/99999999/9999 9999.JPG9999.JPG 999/ 999999/ 999 15/11/2011 12:0015/11/2011 12:00 20 19 18 17 16 15 123 b a 21 14 13 1211 10987 6 54 +1.0ISO 10 0F3.3 1/2500004.JPG 100NIKON4/ 4 2922 23 2 425 2 627 28 Full-frame display (A30) Shooting information (A30) 1Date of recording .........................................22 2Time of recording .........................................22 3Voice memo indicator .............. 80, E50 4Battery level indicator ................................20 5Protect icon ......................................................80 6Print order icon ..............................................80 7Image mode ....................................................71 8Movie options .................................................91 9Easy panorama ...............................................49 10(a) Current image number/ total number of images ....................30 (b) Movie length............................................92 11Internal memory indicator ......................30 12Easy panorama playback guide .................................................................... 49, E4 Sequence playback guide......... 51, E7 Movie playback guide................................92 Voice memo playback guide ................................................................. 80, E50 13Voice memo recording guide ................................................................. 80, E50 14Volume indicator .................. 80, 92, E50 15D-Lighting icon ............................................. 80 16Quick retouch icon...................................... 80 17Filter effects icon .......................................... 80 18Small picture icon ........................................ 80 19Skin softening icon...................................... 80 20Sequence icon ............................................... 51 21File number and type ........................E84 22Folder name ............................................E84 23File number and type ........................E84 24Aperture value ............................................... 28 25Shutter speed ................................................. 28 26Exposure compensation value ......................................................................... 65, 68 27ISO sensitivity .................................................. 37 28Current image number/ total number of images ........................... 30 29Histogram* Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
9 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 an icon to the mark to select a shooting mode (A24-25). Shooting mode Playback mode 840840 29m 0s29m 0s 4/ 44/ 4 15/11/2011 15:3015/11/2011 15:300004. JPG0004. JPG Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
10 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. • 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 creative slider (A65). Displays o (exposure compensation) (A68) guide. Displays n (self-timer) (A59) menu.Displays m (flash mode) (A56) menu. Displays p (macro mode) (A64) menu. Rotates to select an item*. Applies the current selection. Selects the previous image, moves the displayed area when the image is magnified (A31) 1. Selects the next image, moves the displayed area when the image is magnified (A31) 1. Displays the histogram and shooting information (A8), plays back movies (A92) 2.4/ 44/ 4 15/11/2011 15:3015/11/2011 15:300004. JPG0004. JPG +1.0ISO 1 00F 3.3 1/2500004.JPG 100NIKON4/ 41Previous or subsequent images can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector. 2When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified, this button switches the camera to full-frame display. Applies the current selection (next screen is displayed). Selects the item to the left, returns to the previous screen.Selects the item above*. Selects the item below*.Selects the item to the right, continues to the next screen (current selection is applied).Image mode White balance Shooting menu ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus modeMetering Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
11 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. 840840 29m 0s29m 0s Image mode White balance Shooting menu ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Metering 4/ 44/ 4 15/11/2011 15:3015/11/2011 15:300004. JPG0004. JPG Playback menu Print order Protect Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Slide show Shooting mode Playback mode Tabs Tabs ctab: Displays the settings that can be changed for the playback mode (A30). ztab: Displays the setup menu, where you can change a number of general settings. Atab: Displays the settings that can be changed for the current shooting mode (A24). Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different. Dtab: Displays movie recording settings. ztab: Displays the setup menu, where you can change a number of general settings. CIf Tabs Are Not Displayed If you press the d button and the screen that allows you to change the image mode is displayed, press the rotary multi selector J to display the tabs.Image mode4608×34564608×3456 4000×3000 3264×2448 2592×1944 2048×1536 1024×768 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
12 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 Vibration reduction Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab.Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K.The selected menu is displayed. IncandescentIncandescentIncandescent FluorescentFluorescentFluorescentCloudyCloudyCloudy White balance Daylight DaylightDaylightAuto Flash FlashFlash Preset manual Preset manualPreset manualImage mode White balance Shooting menu ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Metering Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select an item, and then press K or the k button.You can also select an item by rotating the rotary multi selector.Press H or I to select an item and then press the k button.When you are finished changing settings, press the d button to exit the menu. Set upWelcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detection AF assist Vibration reduction Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
13 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 .............................................................................................. 20 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use After Purchase).... 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode....................................................................................... 24 Step 3 Frame a Picture ....................................................................................................... 26 Step 4 Focus and Shoot ..................................................................................................... 28 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images .................................................................................................... 30 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ................................................................................... 32 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
14 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 battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation. 3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. •Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A16). •While the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is open, the camera cannot be turned on. Additionally, the battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. Battery latch Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals