Nikon COOLPIX 5630 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPIX 5630
User's Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic
Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
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Shooting Suited for the Scenes
Shooting Continuously at High Speed
(Sport Continuous)
High Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces
More on Playback
Movies
" Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
I

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourselfor to others, read
the
following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where
all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences
that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section
are indicated by the following symbol:
• . This icon marks. warnings, info. rma. tionthat should be read before using this Nikon
~ product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
II
~ Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell
coming from the camera or AC
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and
remove
the battery immediately, taking
care
to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing or disconnecting
the power
source, take the equipment to aNikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection.
~ Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury.
Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of afall or other accident,
take the
product to aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after
unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Ltl Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
~ Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
~ Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.

it. Observe caution when handling
the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
•Before replacing
the battery, turn the
product off. Ifyou are using the AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only aRechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-EL 12 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in aBattery
Charger MH-65 (supplied).
•When inserting
the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
•Do
not short or disassemble the
battery
or attempt to remove or
break
the battery insulation or casing.
•Do
not expose the battery to flame
or
to excessive heat.
•Do
not immerse in or expose to
water.
•Replace
the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such
as necklaces or hairpins.
•The battery
is prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
•Discontinue
use immediately should
you notice any change
in the battery,
such
as discoloration or deformation.
•If liquid from the
damaged battery
comes in
contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty of
water.
For Your Safety
it. Observe thefollowing precautions
when handling the battery
charger
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Dust on or near
the metal parts of the
plug should be removed with adry
cloth. Continued use could result in
fire.
•Do
not handle the power cable or go
near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
•Do
not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and
the wires become
exposed, take it to aNikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure
to observe these
precautions could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Do
not handle the plug or battery
charger
with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
•Do
not use with travel converters or
adapters designed
to convert from
one voltage
to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage
the
product or cause overheating or fire.
iii

IV
For Your Safety
Lt. Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for
the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Lt. Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are
not pinched by the lens
cover or
other moving parts.
Lt. CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should
not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Lt. Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed
if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
1 m
(3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Lh. Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in burns or fire.
Lt. Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken
to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and
to prevent liquid
crystal from the
monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Lt. Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take
off or landing.
Follow
the instructions of the hospital
when using while in ahospital. The
electromagnetic waves given
out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems
of the airplane or the
instruments
of the hospital.

Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Cornmission
(FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found
to comply with the limits for a
Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in aresidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference
to radio
communications. However, there
is no
guarantee
that interference will not
occur in aparticular installation. Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful
interference
to radio or television
reception,
which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more
of the
following measures:
•
~eorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
•Increase the separation between
the
equipment and receiver.
•Connect
the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Nikon
COOLPIX S630
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications
made
to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void
the user's
authority
to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using
other interface cables may
exceed
the limits of Class BPart 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you
to lead, achemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash handsafterhandling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: [phone]
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VI
Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B
est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this
product is to be collected 'Q/
separately. A
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
•This
product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do
not dispose of as
household waste.
•For
more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery )t
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately. •
The
following apply only to
users in European countries:
•All batteries,
whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do
not dispose of as
household waste.
•For
more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.

For Your Safety ii
WARNINGS ii
Notices v
Introduction 1
About This Manual 1
Information and Precautions 2
Parts
of the Camera 4
The Camera Body 4
The Monitor 6
Basic Operations 8
The 10 (shooting mode) Button 8
The [EJ (playback) Button 9
The Rotary
Multi Selector 10
The MENU Button 12
Switching Between Tabs 12
Help Displays 13
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down 13
Attaching the Camera Strap 13
First Steps 14
Charging
the Battery 14
Inserting
the Battery 16
Removing the Battery 17
Turning On and
Off the Camera 17
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18
Inserting Memory Cards 20
Removing Memory Cards 20
oBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22
Step 1Turn
the Camera On and Select 10 (Auto) Mode 22
Indicators Displayed in 10 (Auto) Mode 23
Step 2Frame aPicture 24
Using the Zoom 25
Step 3Focus and Shoot 26
Step 4Viewing and Deleting Pictures
28
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) 28
Deleting Pictu res 28
Using the Flash 30
Setting the Flash Mode 30
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 32
Macro Mode 33
Exposure Compensation 34 VII

VIII
Table of Contents
friNi Shooting Suited for the Scenes " 35
Shooting in Scene Mode 35
Setting the Scene Mode 35
Features 36
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera
(Scene
Auto Selector) 42
Taking Pictures in Food Mode 44
Taking Pictures for aPanorama 46
~ Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) 48
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode
48
Sport Continuous Menu 49
~ High Sensitivity Shooting Mode 50
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode
50
[;;) Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces 52
Shooting in Smile Mode 52
Notes on Blink Proof.. 53
[E More on Playback 54
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
54
Calendar Display 55
Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom 56
Editing Pictures 57
Using Quick Retouch 58
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
59
Creating aCropped Copy: Crop 60
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
61
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 62
Recording Voice Memos 62
Playing Voice Memos 63
Deleting Voice
Memos 63
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) 64
Selecting aDate in List by Date Mode 64
Using List by Date
Mode 65
List by Date Menu 66
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) 67
Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode 67
Auto Sort
Mode 69
Auto Sort Menu 69
Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder 70

Table of Contents
Preparing aFavorite Folder 71
Classifying Pictures for the Favorite Folder 72
Viewing the Pictures in the Favorite Folder (Favorites Playback Mode) 73
Removing Favorites 73
Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode 74
Favorite Pictures Playback Menu 75
"If ~v1ovies 77
Recording Movies 77
The Movie Menu 78
"" Selecting Movie Options 78
[)O Autofocus Mode 79
(-' Electronic VR 79
Movie Playback 80
Deleting Movie Files 80
"Voice Recordings 81
Making Voice Recordings 81
Playing Voice Recordings 83
Deleting Sound Files 84
Copying Voice Recordings 85
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 86
Connecting
to a TV 86
Connecting to aComputer 87
Before
Connecting the Camera 87
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 88
Connecting to aPrinter 91
Connecting the Camera to aPrinter 92
Printing Pictures One at aTime 93
Printing Multiple Pictures 94
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 97
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 99
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
99
Displaying the Shooting Menu 99
~:. Image Mode 100
WB White Balance 102
~ Metering 104
QI Continuous 105
ISO ISO Sensitivity 108
rD Color Options 109
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Table of Contents
[+] AF-Area Mode 1 10
~ Autofocus Mode 113
Functions
that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 114
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 115
Displaying the Playback Menu 115
ra Slide Show 117
iiD Delete 118
Owl Protect 118
@Rotate Image 119
CiJ Copy 120
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 121
Displaying the Setup Menu 122
~ Menus 123
IPI Welcome Screen 124
~ Date 125
101 Monitor Settings 128
mDate Imprint 130
[.JIIIJ) Vibration Reduction 131
ll:,.~ Motion Detection 1 32
:1 AF Assist 133
~ Digital Zoom 133
~l» Sound Settings 134
e> Auto Off 134
d!I/LJ Format Memory/Format Card 135
... Language 136
mVideo Mode 136
[~l Blink Warning 137
~ Reset All 139
Uer. Firmware Version 141
Technical Notes 142
Optional
Accessories 142
Approved Memory Cards 142
File and Folder Names 143
Caring for the Camera 144
Cleaning 146
Storage 147
Error Messages 148
Troubleshooting
152
Specifications 157
Supported Standards 160
Index 161

Thank you for your purchase of aNikon COOLPIX S630 digital camera. This manual
wa~; written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read
this manual thoroughly before use, and keep itwhere all those who use the product
will read it.
Syrnbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions
are used:
Notations
• J\ Secure Digital (SO) memory card is referred to as a "memory card".
•The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting".
•The names
of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold text.
Scr'een Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
ra Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and
delete, playback, and format operations will apply only
to the pictures on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store
pictures to, or delete,
or view pictures. 7

Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information
is available online at the following sites:
•
For users in the U.s.A.: http'//wwwnikonuso.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http.//wwweurope-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http'//wwwnikon-osio.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions
(FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for
contact information:
http.//imogingnikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and
AC
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven
to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE
USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID
YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could
interfere
with rlormal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,
rupturing, or leaking
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact alocal authorized Nikon dealer.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device
as an authentic Nikon product.
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Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
atrip), take atest shot
to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits
that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
•No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored
in aretrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon's prior written permission.
•Nikon reserves
the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
•Nikon will
not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
•While every effort was made
to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete,
we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your
area (address provided separately).

Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of
ascanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
•Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper rnoney, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample". The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in aforeign country is prohibited. Unless the
prior permission
of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction
of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks,
gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by acompany. Also, do not
copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups,
ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• C.:>mply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut
prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in
camera
memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be
recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially
resulting in the malicious use
of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's
resp::msibility.
Before discarding adata storage device or transferring ownership
to another person, erase all data
usin(;) commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures
of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for
the welcome screen ([[]124). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Zoo tTl control 25
W : Wide 25
T:Tele 25
~ : Thumbnail playback 54, 55
q :Playback zoom 56
@ : Help 13
II Shutter-release button 13,26
II Power switch 17
II Power-on lamp 17, 134
II Built-in flash 30
I
Self-ti~e~ lam~ 32
AF-asslst Illuminator 133
II Built-in microphone 62, 77,81
II Lens 146, 157
II Lens cover

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Pa rts ofthe Ca mera
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II Monitor 6,23
II Rotary multi selector 10
II 0(shooting mode) button 8
IIndicator
lamp 81
, Flash lamp 31
II Speaker 62,80,83
II Tripod socket
II MENU button 12,99, 115, 122
II un (delete) button 28,29,63,80,84
I
Battery-chamber/
• memory card slot cover 16,20
1m Power connector cover 142
III ®(apply selection) button 10
m [B (playback) button 9, 28
lEI Eyelet for camera strap 13
III Connector cover 86, 88, 92
Cable connector 86, 88, 92
1m Battery chamber 16
II Memory card slot... 20
mBattery latch 16, 17
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Parts ofthe Camera
The Monitor
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ID~ +- __ IORTEIIDATEQj 11
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The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies
with current camera settings).
The indicators and
photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
after afew seconds (OJ 128).
Shooting
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(b) Movie
length 77
III Internal memory indicator 23
lEI Aperture 26
1m Focus area 26, 110
iii Focus area (Face Priority) 52, 110
1m Shutter speed 26
lEI ISO sensitivity 31, 108
WExposure compensation value 34
mColor options 109
mWhite balance mode 1 02
m Continuous shooting mode 1 05
mSport continuous type 48
WSelf-timer indicator 32
WBlink proof 53
II Shooting mode* 22,35,50,52,77
II Macro mode 33
II Zoom indicator 25, 33
II Focus indicator 26
II AE/AF-L indicator ..47
II Flash mode 30
II Motion detection icon 23, 132
II Battery level indicator 22
IVibration reduction icon (still pictures)
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_"Date not set" indicator 125
IIiI Time zone indicator 125
iii Date imprint... 130
III Image mode 100
III Movie options 78
•Differs according to the current shooting rnode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.
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Parts of the Camera
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II Internal memory indicator 28
iii Add to favorites guide 72
III Movie playback indicator 80
mList by date guide 64
lEI Print-order icon 97
IIISmall picture 60,61
III D-Lighting icon 59
1m Quick retouch icon 58
III Voice memo indicator 63
1m File number and type 143
II Date of recording 18
II Time of recording 18
II Protect icon 118
II Volume indicator 63, 80, 83
IAuto sort folder icon1
67
Favorite folder icon173
II Battery level indicator 22
IImage mode2
100
Movie option
280
I
(a) Current frame number/
:total number of frames 28
(b) Movie length 80
1The icons for auto sorting playback folder or the favorite folder selected in playback will appear.
2Differs according
to the selected option.
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The 0(shooting mode) Button
• Press the 0 button in playback mode to change to
shooting mode.
•
Press the 0 button in shooting mode to displaythe
shooting-mode selection menu.
Auto mode
1
2
3
4
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
The rotary multi selector can be used in the shooting-mode selection menu to
change the shooting mode. To exit the shooting-mode selection menu, choose a
shooting mode and
press the ® button or press the 0 button again.
1. 0Auto mode (0]22)
2. ~ Scene mode (ITI3S)*
3. ~ Sport continuous mode ([D48),
~ High sensitivity mode (CDSO),
l;;.l Smile mode (CDS2)*
4 ... Movie mode (CD77)
*The icon displayed will differ according to the last chosen mode
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