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  • Page 1 The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...

  • Page 2: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ®...

  • Page 3: Scene Mode

    Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- pose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fi ngers or other ob-...
  • Page 6 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to...
  • Page 7 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ... Introduction Parts of the Camera... The Monitor... First Steps Inserting the Batteries... Inserting Memory Cards... Turning the Camera On ... Basic Setup ... Basic Photography Step 1 — Select Mode... Step 2 — Frame the Picture... Step 3 —...
  • Page 9 Color Options ... The Playback Menu ... Slide Show ... Delete ... Protect ... Transfer Marking... Small Picture ... Copy... The Setup Menu ... Welcome Screen ... Date ... Brightness ... Date Imprint ... Sound Settings... Blur Warning... Auto Off ... Format Memory / Format Card...
  • Page 10 Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com- plex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog - ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power-on lamp 10, 12) Power switch Shutter-release button ( Zoom ( / ) / control 14, 21, 34, 40, 41, 42, 44) Eyelet for camera strap Power cord channel cover for optional AC adapter ( Mode selector ( Auto ( A simple “point-and- shoot”...
  • Page 13 (monitor) button 13, 33) Monitor ( 4, 12, 13, 83, 94) Tripod socket Battery-chamber latch ( Battery-chamber cover Multi selector Press left, right, up, or down • Menu navigation: Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left. • Shooting ( ): Display self-tim- er mode menu ( 19).

  • Page 14: The Monitor

    The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and play- back (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting Playback 10 10 + 1.0 + + 1.0 1.0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 01.01.2005 01.01.2005 01.01.2005 100NIKON 100NIKON 100NIKON 00:00...
  • Page 15 Shooting mode... 12, 21, 36 Exposure lock ... 32, 39, 62 Zoom indicator ... 14 Focus indicator ... 15 Battery level indicator ... 12 Internal memory / memory card indicator... 12, 15 Camera shake icon ... 18, 28, 77 “Date not set” indicator Time zone indicator...

  • Page 16: First Steps

    Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 84 of this manual. The camera can be used with AA alkaline (LR6) batteries, Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries, ZR6 oxy-nickel batteries, and FR6/L91 lithium batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. Batteries...

  • Page 17: Insert The Batteries

    Insert the batteries 2.1 Open the battery-chamber cover Press the battery-chamber latch and slide the cover in the direction shown ( ) until it opens ( ). 2.2 Insert the batteries Insert the batteries as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover.

  • Page 18: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 13.5 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on com- patible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera’s internal memory.
  • Page 19 Close the cover ( ) and slide it in the direction shown until it latches ( ). Formatting Memory Cards Before they can be used in the COOLPIX S4, memory cards must be formatted using the Format card option in the camera setup menu ( Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off.

  • Page 20: Turning The Camera On

    Turning the Camera On Press the power switch until the power-on lamp lights. The power-on lamp shows camera status as follows: Power-on lamp Blinks Auto power off (standby mode) Flickers Batteries exhausted ( Basic Setup The fi rst time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 21 HOME TIME ZONE HOME TIME ZONE London, Casablanca Back Back Back Display map of world time zones. DATE DATE DATE Display DATE menu. DATE DATE DATE 01 . Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. DATE DATE DATE...

  • Page 22: Basic Photography

    Basic Photography This section describes how to take pictures in “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cam- eras. Step 1 — Select Slide the mode selector to The power-on lamp will light. The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is dis- played in the monitor.

  • Page 23: Step 2 - Frame The Picture

    Step 2 — Frame the Picture Rotate the lens to shooting position The lens can be gently rotated up to 180 ° forward from the storage position (0 °) or 90 ° back to face the user for a quick arms-length self-portrait. When the lens is rotated to face the user, the moni- tor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the fi...
  • Page 24 Frame the subject The camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s tele- scoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 10 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital process- ing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 40 ×.

  • Page 25: Step 3 - Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 — Focus and Shoot Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus indicator and fl...

  • Page 26: Step 4 - View The Results

    Step 4 — View the Results Press the button A picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pic- tures in the order recorded, up or left to view pic- tures in reverse order.

  • Page 27: More On Photography

    More on Photography Using the Flash The following fl ash modes are available: Mode How it works AUTO Flash fi res when lighting is Auto poor. Flash fi res several times at low intensity before main fl ash; Auto with pictures are further processed red-eye to reduce red-eye if required...
  • Page 28 If this occurs, turn the fl ash off and try again. Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX S4 uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject’s pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. The camera then analyzes the image for red-eye;...

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for portraits or to avoid blur- ring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a fl...

  • Page 30: Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6 in.). Macro close-up Display macro close-up menu. Macro Close-up Mode The fl ash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 40 cm/ 1 ft.

  • Page 31: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode Scene mode offers a choice of twelve “scene” and four “assist” settings. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To display the scene menu: Select mode.

  • Page 32: Framing Assist

    Framing Assist: These modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to com- pose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Exit Exit Exit Highlight * To exit without changing selection, press Exit Exit Exit Highlight composition type.

  • Page 33: Portrait Assist

    Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode is used to frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while back- ground details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits.
  • Page 34 Taking Pictures with Face-Priority AF ( Exit Exit Exit Highlight and press center of multi selector. * If camera detects multiple faces, closest subject will be indicated by double border, other subjects by single border. Camera will focus on closest subject. If camera can no longer detect subject (for example, because subject has looked away from camera), borders will no longer be displayed and Set focus and exposure.

  • Page 35: Landscape Assist

    Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode is used for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps frame not only natural land- scapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. / AUTO LANDSCAPE: No guides are displayed.

  • Page 36: Sports Assist

    Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. No guides are displayed in the monitor. SPORTS: While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) until icon is displayed. Cam- era focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.

  • Page 37: Night Portrait Assist

    Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance be- tween the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to reduce noise, slightly increasing processing time; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a fl...

  • Page 38: Other Scenes

    Other Scenes In addition to the four “assist” modes described on the preceding pages, scene mode offers a selection of eleven “scenes,” each corresponding to a common subject type, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. A voice recording mode is also available for creating audio recordings ( To select a scene from the scene menu ( Exit Exit...
  • Page 39 Beach/Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfi elds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Auto Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Dusk / Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light be- fore sunrise or after sunset.
  • Page 40 Close up Use to photograph fl owers, insects, and other small objects at ranges as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.), with the background artistically blurred. • Camera focuses continuously on nearest object. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position;...
  • Page 41 Back light Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The fl ash fi res au- tomatically to “fi ll in” (illuminate) shadows. Panorama assist ( Use when taking a series of pic- tures that will later be joined to- gether in PictureProject to form a panorama.
  • Page 42 Taking Pictures for a Panorama Exit Exit Exit Highlight (Panorama assist) in scene menu ( Right to left Top to bottom AE-L AE-L AE-L AE-L AE-L AE-L AE-L AE-L AE-L Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. PANORAMA ASSIST PANORAMA ASSIST PANORAMA ASSIST Confirm...

  • Page 43: Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-it speaker. Making a Voice Recording Exit Exit Exit Highlight (Voice recording) in scene menu ( 21). VOICE RECORDING VOICE RECORDING VOICE RECORDING 001 01.10.

  • Page 44: Playing Voice Recordings

    • No: Exit to voice recording list without deleting recording. • Yes: Delete recording and return to voice recording list. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S4 may be unable play or copy sound fi les created with other devices. Play Play Play Select recording.

  • Page 45: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying Voice Recordings To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown in Step 1 on the preceding page and press the ton. The menu shown at right will be displayed. COPY SOUND FILES COPY SOUND FILES COPY SOUND FILES Exit...

  • Page 46: Movies

    Movies Movie Mode The camera can record the following types of movie. All movies have a frame rate of fi fteen frames per second; except in the case of time-lapse movies, movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Option Frame size is 640 ×...
  • Page 47 MOVIE OPTIONS MOVIE OPTIONS MOVIE OPTIONS Exit Exit Exit Highlight option. * To exit without changing mode, press button. The following options are available for Auto-focus mode: Option Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Fo- Single AF cus locks when focus operation is complete. Select this option to (default) prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording.

  • Page 48: Recording Movies

    The following options are available for Electronic VR: Option Reduces effects of camera shake (not available with time- lapse movies). Off Vibration reduction off. To select an option, highlight Electronic VR in the MOVIE menu ( press the multi selector right. The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed. ELECTRONIC VR ELECTRONIC VR ELECTRONIC VR...
  • Page 49 Recording Time-Lapse Movies Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu ( menu shown in Step 1, below. TIME-LAPSE MOVIE TIME-LAPSE MOVIE TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time Exit Exit Exit SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 Exit Exit Exit...

  • Page 50: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies In full-frame playback ( by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 51: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the pressing the button for about a second will turn the camera on in playback mode). Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Selecting (W) with the zoom control in full-frame playback displays pictures in “contact sheets”...
  • Page 52 92–93). Copies can only be created if suffi cient memory is available. Cropped copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Cropping is not available with movies ( 16, 41). Playback zoom is not...
  • Page 53 92–93). Copies can only be created if suffi cient memory is available. Copies created with D-lighting may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. D-lighting is not available with cropped copies ( pictures ( 70), or copies created with D-lighting.
  • Page 54 See the Appendix for more information on how voice memos are stored ( memos can not be added to pictures created with other types of camera. Voice memos recorded using other types of camera can not be played back on the COOLPIX S4. (voice memo recording 16, 41).

  • Page 55: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-CP14 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Interface > Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 79).

  • Page 56: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software can be used to view photographs and movies on a computer. Before pictures can be trans- ferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to a comput- er, see the documentation on the reference CD and the Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Usb Cable

    To choose a USB option, highlight Interface in the setup menu ( press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in Step 1 will be dis- played. INTERFACE INTERFACE INTERFACE Video mode Auto transfer Exit Exit Exit Highlight USB. Exit Exit Exit...

  • Page 58: Transferring Pictures

    Transferring Pictures If PictureProject is installed, the PictureProject Transfer window will be dis- played in the computer monitor when the camera is connected and turned on. Pictures can be transferred using the the PictureProject reference manual CD for details) or by pressing the center of the multi selector.
  • Page 59 Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and discon- nect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass stor- age, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.

  • Page 60: Printing Pictures

    Printing Pictures Pictures can be printed by any of the following methods: • Select pictures for printing using Print set (see below) and take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot.
  • Page 61 PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 01.10.2005 15:30 Back Back Back Scroll through pictures. Current pic- ture shown at center of display. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 01.10.2005 15:30 Back Back Back PRINT SET PRINT SET PRINT SET Exit Exit Exit Display print options.
  • Page 62 Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UC- E6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Set the USB option to PTP Set the USB option in the setup menu to PTP before connecting the printer ( 47;...

  • Page 63: Print Pictures

    Print pictures Press the center of the multi selector to print the current picture or press button to select multiple pictures for printing. Printing Pictures One at a Time Display picture full frame or highlight in thumbnail list. Select picture for printing.
  • Page 64 Printing Pictures One at a Time To print the picture currently displayed full frame or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the center of the multi selector. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to high- light an option.

  • Page 65: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Printing Multiple Pictures To print all pictures or multiple selected pictures, press button. The menu shown at right will be dis- played; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the center to select. Option Print selection Print selected pictures ( Print one copy of all pictures.
  • Page 66 Printing Selected Pictures: Print Selection Choosing Print selection in the PictBridge menu (see previous page) displays the menu shown in Step 1. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 01.10.2005 15:30 Back Back Back Scroll through pictures. Current pic- ture shown at center of display. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION...
  • Page 67 Printing the Current Print Order: DPOF Printing To print the current print order ( menu ( 55). The options shown in Step 1 will be displayed. DPOF PRINTING DPOF PRINTING DPOF PRINTING Highlight Confi rm. * Select Start print to start printing without viewing current print order. Select Cancel to exit to PictBridge menu without printing.

  • Page 68: Menu Guide

    Menu Guide The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, or high-contrast Exp. +/- subjects.

  • Page 69: Image Mode

    Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image fi les. The size of the fi les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

  • Page 70: White Balance

    White Balance The color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 71: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera by from –2.0 EV (underexposure) to +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV. Its effects can be previewed in the monitor; negative val- ues may be needed when most of the frame is very dark or the background is much darker than the main subject, positive values when most of the frame is very bright or the background is much brighter than the main subject.

  • Page 72: Interval Timer Photography

    Interval Timer Photography To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the center of multi selector. INTVL TIMER SHOOTING INTVL TIMER SHOOTING INTVL TIMER SHOOTING Set interval time Set interval time Exit Exit Exit SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2...

  • Page 73: Best Shot Selector (Bss)

    Best Shot Selector (BSS) The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situ- ations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or over-exposure. Option BSS off. Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten.

  • Page 74: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Much as fi lm with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

  • Page 75: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-com- Print set patible devices. Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Transfer marking Change transfer marking of all or selected pictures.
  • Page 76 Selecting Multiple Pictures To select multiple pictures in the Erase selected images ( 50–51), Protect ( Copy > Selected images ( PROTECT PROTECT PROTECT 01.10.2005 15:30 Back Back Back Scroll through pictures. Current pic- ture shown at center of display. Repeat steps 1–2 to select addi- tional pictures.

  • Page 77: Slide Show

    Slide Show This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW Exit Exit Exit Highlight Start. To skip to the next picture, press the multi selector to the right, or hold the multi selector down to fast forward through the show.

  • Page 78: Delete

    Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Select images for deletion ( tion dialog shown at right will be displayed; press Erase multi selector up or down to highlight option, selected press center to select: images • Select No to exit without deleting pictures •...

  • Page 79: Transfer Marking

    999 pictures, use PictureProject or select and transfer pictures in batches of 999 or less. See the PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for more information. The COOLPIX S4 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX S4 to reselect the pictures.

  • Page 80: Small Picture

    See the Appendix for more information on how small pictures are stored ( Copies can only be created if suffi cient memory is available. Small copies may not dis- play or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon camera. Small copies can not be created from movies ( Description Highlight option.

  • Page 81: Copy

    Copy This option is only available when a memory card is inserted, when it can be used to copy pictures between internal memory and the memory card. Option Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Selecting either of the above options displays the menu shown at right.

  • Page 82: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Shooting menu Scene menu Return to menu for current mode. Movie Playback menu Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set clock and choose home and destination time zones. Brightness Adjust monitor brightness.

  • Page 83: Welcome Screen

    Option Disable welcome No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. (default) Image shown at right is displayed when cam- Nikon era is turned on. Animation Animation shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Choose welcome screen from pictures in internal memory or on memory card.

  • Page 84: Date

    Date This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones. Option Date Set camera clock to current date and time ( Choose home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone; turn daylight sav- Time zone ing time on or off (see below).

  • Page 85: Brightness

    Brightness Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down. Press the center of the multi selector to put the new setting into effect.

  • Page 86: Date Imprint

    Date Imprint This option is used to imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. It can not be used to imprint date information on existing pictures. Option Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option Date and time is in effect.

  • Page 87: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings The options in this menu control the sound settings listed below. Option If On is selected, beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal Button memory is formatted, or new mode is selected. Beep sound will sound three times if batteries are exhausted, or if memory card is locked or memory card or internal...

  • Page 88: Auto Off

    Auto Off Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power 10). Option Auto off Choose delay before monitor turns off when no operations are performed. If On is selected, monitor will turn off if no change is detected in brightness Sleep of subject for 30 s (Auto off set to 1 min.

  • Page 89: Language

    Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages ( Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device ( Option Select USB option for connection to computer ( Before connecting camera to video devices such as televisions or VCRs ( Video 45), choose video mode that matches video standard used in device.

  • Page 90: Battery Type

    Option Sound settings Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound AF-assist Blur warning Choosing Reset also clears the current fi le number ( memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. All other settings are unaffected. Resetting File Numbering to 0001 To reset fi...

  • Page 91: Technical Notes

    AC adapter Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX S4: SanDisk 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 256 MB Panasonic 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB...

  • Page 92: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

  • Page 93: Cleaning

    The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body. Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

  • Page 94: Storage

    Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away and remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: •...

  • Page 95: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) Clock not set. WARNING ! ! Batteries exhausted. BATTERY EXHAUSTED AF● Camera cannot focus. (● fl ashes red) Slow shutter speed.
  • Page 96 MEMORY CONTAINS NO IMAGES or in internal memory. Pictures can not be viewed on ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN COOLPIX S4. Problem • Select Reset all after either inserting new memory card or formatting the memory card or internal memory. • Format destination or delete pictures.
  • Page 97 If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon represen- tative. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, con- tact retailer or Nikon repre- sentative. Solution 46–49 — 46–49, 52–57 46–49...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
  • Page 99 Problem • Camera can not focus on selected subject using autofo- Pictures are out of cus. Use focus lock. focus • AF-assist illuminator is off. Select Auto for AF assist. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again. Camera shook during shot.
  • Page 100 Problem • Picture is a movie. Can not zoom in on • Picture was created with small picture option. picture • Picture has been cropped to below 320 × 240. • Picture is a movie. • Crop and small picture options can not be used on cop- Can not create copy ies created with these options.

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Focus Lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.
  • Page 102 (e.g, “101P_001”; raphy (e.g, “101INTVL”; 34), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g, “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and fi...
  • Page 103 The picture displayed when playback mode is selected is the picture with the largest fi le number in the folder with the largest folder number. Refreshing Nikon EN-MH1-B2 Rechargeable NiMH Batteries An MH-71 battery charger and rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries are pro-...

  • Page 104: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Nikon COOLPIX S4 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.0 million 1 2.5 -in. CCD; total pixels: 6.4 million Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 (2816 • 2,048 × 1,536 (2048) Lens Zoom-Nikkor with 10 × optical zoom Focal length F=6.3 –63 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 38 –380 mm)
  • Page 105 Approximately 110 g (3.9 oz.), excluding power cable Specifi cations Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifi cations are subject to change without notice. EN-MH1-B2 NiMH Batteries The capacity of NiMH batteries will drop if they are charged repeatedly without fi...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Symbols (auto) mode, 2, 12 (delete) button, 3, 16, 34, 40, 41, 44 (internal memory) indicator, 4, 12, 15 (memory card) indicator, 4, 12, 15 (menu) button, 3, 21, 35, 36, 58, 65, 72 (monitor) button, 3, 13, 33 (movie) mode, 36–40 (playback) button, 3, 16, 41, 65...
  • Page 107 Night landscape, 29 Night Portrait, 27 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remain- ing, 12, 92 On/off, see Power switch PAL, see Video mode Panorama assist, 31, 32 Party/Indoor, 28 PictBridge, 51, 52–57 PictureProject, 46, 48, 69 PLAYBACK MENU, 65–71 Playback, 16, 41–57 full-frame, 16, 41 movies, 40...
  • Page 108 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan SB5H03(11) 6MA11811-A...

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