Nikon CoolPix S202 User manual

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Step 1Take the Camera Out of the Box
aTake the camera and all accessories out of the box.
bCheck that you have all the items listed below.
COOLPIX S202 Digital Camera Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10*
(with battery case)
Battery Charger MH-63
(with power cable)†
USB Cable UC-E6
• Quick Start Guide (this guide)
• User’s Manual
• Warranty
• Software Suite installer CD
* Charge the battery as shown in step 3.
† Shape of power cable depends on country of use.
NOTE: Memory card not provided. See page 108 of the User’s Manual for a list
of approved memory cards.
Camera Strap
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT ACCESSORIES
Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes
complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, such as chargers, batteries
and AC adapters are certified by Nikon specifically for your Nikon COOLPIX
camera and are engineered and tested to operate within the requirements of the
electronic circuitry of our cameras.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES MAY DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA ANDWILL
VOIDYOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries
not bearing the Nikon holographic seal* could interfere with normal operation of
the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
Genuine Nikon accessories are available through your Nikon-authorized dealer
or from our web site at www.Nikonmall.com.
* Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.
Thank you for purchasing a Nikon digital camera. Should you need technical support, we offer a number of
options available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Internet
Please visit www.nikontechusa.com, Nikon’s support home page. Here you can:
• Search Nikon’s continuously updated Knowledge Database for the latest technical support information.
• Use “Ask Nikon a Question” to receive a prompt reply from a Nikon professional advisor to your e-mail.
• Download the latest versions of Nikon software or firmware updates for your product, or register to receive e-mail
notification for software or firmware updates.
Telephone
Please call 1-800-NIKON-UX (1-800-645-6689) for help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for support and product
questions. Our professional advisers are standing by to help with your digital camera needs.
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Quick Start Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA
Step 8View your Pictures
aPress c.
bView pictures in the monitor.
Use the multi selector to view other pictures. Press the multi selector right
or down to view pictures in the order recorded, left or up to view pictures in
reverse order.
Deleting Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press l. When a confirmation
dialog is displayed, use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k. To exit without
deleting the picture, choose No and press k.
cWhen you have finished taking pictures, turn the
camera off.
This completes the explanation how to use the COOLPIX S202. The next step is to
install the provided software as described on the following page.
Step 7Take Pictures
aCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor.
Battery level is shown in the monitor as follows.
Display Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
BBattery low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
N
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot take pictures. Recharge
or replace with a fully charged
battery.
Number of exposures
remaining
Battery level
indicator
bFrame your subject in the center of the monitor.
The zoom buttons
Press gto zoom in on the subject so that it lls
a larger area of the frame. Press fto zoom
out, increasing the area visible in the frame.
cPress the shutter-release button halfway to confirm focus.
Step 2Attach the Camera Strap
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Step 5Turn On the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-
on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on.
Step 4Insert the Battery
After charging the battery, insert it as described below.
aOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
bInsert the battery. Use the side of the battery
to push aside the orange battery latch in the
direction of the arrow 1, and fully insert the
battery 2. The battery is fully inserted when the
battery latch clicks back in place.
cClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Step 3Charge the Battery
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the
battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the
battery is running low.
aConnect the power cable to the battery charger 1and then plug it into a
power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light 3.
bInsert the battery at an angle as shown 1, and
set it in the battery charger 2.
cThe CHARGE lamp will start to blink. Charging
is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops
blinking.
A fully exhausted battery charges in about
100 minutes.
Step 6Choose a Language and Set the
Clock
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date.
The Multi Selector
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings.
In the descriptions that follow, parts of the multi selector that are used to perform a task are shown
in gray.
2
The date menu is
displayed.
1
Choose the desired
language.
3
Choose Yes.
5
The home time zone menu
is displayed.
4
The time zone menu is
displayed.
If daylight saving time is in
effect, see “Daylight Saving
Time” below.
6
Select your home time
zone.
8
Edit the month.
7
The date menu is
displayed.
9
Press k.
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Date
M D Y
1 1
1 01 5
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Choose the order in which
the month, day, and year
are displayed.
10
Edit the day.
• Perform steps 9 and 10
to edit the year and time
in the same manner.
11
Press k.
• The row for setting the
order in which the date
is displayed will blink.
13
The settings are applied
and monitor display returns
to shooting mode.
• The lens will open.
Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving (w) in the time zone menu in step 4
and set the date.
1Before pressing kin step 4, press the multi selector down to choose Daylight saving.
2Press kto enable daylight saving time (w).
Pressing ktoggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3Press multi selector up to return to the time zone menu with the zone selected (“EST: New York”
in step 4 above). Then, press kto proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn Daylight saving off from the date menu in the setup menu.
The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour. For more information on setting date and
time, see page 94 of the User’s Manual.
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LITHIUMIONBATTERYCHARGER
CHARGE
MH-63
LITHIUMIONBATTERYCHARGER
CHARGE
CHARGE
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CHAR GE CHAR GE
Inserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could
damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the
correct orientation.
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off before removing or inserting battery.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown
1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. Note that
the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution
when removing the battery.
Move cursor up.
Go to next screen (move cursor right).
When people’s faces (front view) are recognized the camera will focus on the
face surrounded by a double AF area.
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized the
camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject
closest to the camera.
With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the flash.
Flash
lamp
On (red) Flash will re when picture is taken.
Blinks red Flash charging.
O Flash o or not required.
If remaining battery level is low after using the flash to shoot, the monitor will
turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging.
dPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. Pressing the
shutter-release button halfway focuses the camera. Pressing the rest
of the way down releases the shutter to record a picture.
To switch to shooting mode, press cor the shutter-release button.
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Date
Set time and date?
No
Yes
Time zone
EST:New York
Daylight saving
Home time zone
Back
Toronto,Lima
EDT:New York
Date
M D Y
0 1
0 00 0
200801
Date
M D Y
1 1
0 00 0
200801
Date
M D Y
1 1
0 00 0
20080 1
Date
M D Y
1 1
0 00 0
20081 5
Date
M D Y
1 1
1 01 5
200815
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Date
Set time and date?
No
Yes
Home time zone
Back
Toronto,Lima
EDT:New York
Return to previous screen
(move cursor left).
Apply selection.
Move cursor down.
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Flash lamp
Focus area
MH-63
LITHIUMIONBATTERYCHARGER
CHARGE
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Install Software
When installing, using, or uninstalling Nikon Transfer, log on
to an account with administrator privileges.
aTurn the computer on and insert the Software Suite CD
into a CD-ROM drive. Exit all other applications and turn
off any virus-checking software before beginning Nikon
Transfer installation.
bThe Software Suite folder opens automatically. Double-
click the Welcome icon.
If the folder does not open automatically, double-click the
Software Suite CD icon on the desktop.
cEnter the administrator
name and password
and click OK.
dThe Language Selection
dialog will be displayed.
Confirm the language and
click Next.
If the desired language is
not displayed, click Region Selection to choose different
region, and then choose the desired language.
The Software Suite installer dialog will appear.
eThe Install Center
window shown
at right will be
displayed. Click
Nikon Standard
Install to install
ArcSoft Panorama
Maker software and
Nikon Transfer.
Custom Install: Install selected software.
Link to Nikon: Download trial versions of other Nikon
software from a Nikon website or visit Nikon technical
support websites (Internet connection required).
Install Guide: View help information included on the
Software Suite CD.
If Nikon Transfer Is Already Installed
The Language Selection dialog is not displayed if Nikon Transfer
is already installed. The Install Center window is displayed in the
language selected when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
fThe ArcSoft license agreement will be displayed. After
taking the time to read and understand the contents
of this agreement, click Accept to accept its terms and
proceed with installation.
gArcSoft
PanoramaMaker
software
Click Install and follow
the on-screen instructions
to install Panorama Maker 4.
hThe Nikon Transfer license agreement will be displayed.
After taking the time to read and understand the contents
of this agreement, click Accept to accept its terms and
proceed with installation.
iNikon Transfer
The Nikon
Transfer installer
will start. Click
Install and
follow the
on-screen
instructions
to complete
installation.
jWhen prompted, click Yes to have Nikon Transfer start
automatically whenever the camera is connected. This
setting can be changed after installation from the transfer
options Preference panel.
kClick Quit to
exit the Nikon
Transfer installer.
lClick OK to close
the Install Center
window.
If a dialog is displayed directing you to restart the
computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
mRemove the Software Suite CD from the CD-ROM drive.
This completes installation.
Transfer Pictures to Your Computer
Use a Reliable Power Source
Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery to power the
camera for extended periods.
aTurn off the camera. Connect
the camera to your computer
as shown in the illustration,
using the USB cable provided.
Check to be sure the connector is in the correct
orientation and insert the plug straight. Do not insert or
disconnect it forcibly.
bTurn on the camera. Nikon Transfer will start automatically
if Yes was selected in step j of “Install Software.” Confirm
that the source device is displayed in the transfer options
Source panel and click Start Transfer.
cWhen transfer is complete, thumbnail images of the
transferred pictures will be displayed in the Finder
window.
dAfter confirming that transfer is complete, turn the
camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Pictures can be displayed in the viewer supplied with your
operating system.
Windows Users
Nikon Transfer is supported by the following operating systems:
Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions),
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/Professional), Windows 2000 Professional* Service Pack 4
* If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, the COOLPIX S202 cannot be connected to the computer.
Use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer.
Please visit www.nikonusa.com for the latest information on the supported operating systems.
Install Software
When installing, using, or uninstalling Nikon Transfer, log on
to an account with administrator privileges.
aTurn the computer on and insert the Software Suite CD
into a CD-ROM drive (under Windows Vista, and choose
Run Welcome.exe in the AutoPlay dialog). Exit all other
applications and turn off any virus-checking software
before beginning Nikon Transfer installation.
bThe Language Selection dialog
will be displayed. Confirm the
language and click Next.
If the desired language is not
displayed, click Region Selection to choose different
region, and then choose the desired language.
The Software Suite installer dialog will appear.
cThe Install Center window
shown at right will be
displayed. Click Nikon
Standard Install to install
ArcSoft Panorama Maker
software, Apple QuickTime,
Nikon Transfer, and Microsoft DirectX 9 (Windows
XP/2000 only). Note that there may be a delay between
each installation; do not perform any other operations
until all components are installed.
Custom Install: Install selected software.
Link to Nikon: Download trial versions of other Nikon
software from a Nikon website or visit Nikon technical
support websites (Internet connection required).
Install Guide: View help information included on the
Software Suite CD.
If the Install Program Does Not Start Automatically
Open Computer by selecting Computer from the Start
menu (Windows Vista), open My Computer by selecting My
Computer from the Start menu (Windows XP), or double-
click the My Computer icon on the desktop (Windows
2000 Professional), and double-click the Software Suite CD
icon.
If Nikon Transfer Is Already Installed
The Language Selection dialog is not displayed if Nikon
Transfer is already installed. The Install Center window is
displayed in the language selected when Nikon Transfer
was first installed.
dArcSoft Panorama Maker
software
Follow the on-screen
instructions to install
Panorama Maker 4.
eApple QuickTime
Click Yes to install QuickTime
(installation may take several minutes
on some systems).
Installing QuickTime Under Windows Vista
See the Apple, Inc. website for Windows Vista support information.
Nikon recommends downloading and installing the most up-to-
date version of QuickTime for Windows Vista.
fNikon Transfer
Click Next to begin installation
of Nikon Transfer.
gThe license agreement will be displayed. After taking
the time to read and understand the contents of this
agreement, select I accept the terms in the license
agreement and click Next to accept its terms and
display the ReadMe file. After reviewing the contents of
this file, which may contain important information that
could not be included here, click Next.
hThe destination folder for Nikon Transfer will be displayed.
Click Next to install Nikon Transfer to this folder, or click
Change... to select another folder.
iClick Install to install Nikon Transfer to the selected
folder.
jClick Finish to exit the Nikon
Transfer installer.
Follow the on-screen instructions to close the Install
Center window. If a dialog is displayed directing you to
restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft DirectX 9 (Windows XP/2000 only)
If DirectX 9 is not already installed, a DirectX 9 installer dialog will
be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to install DirectX 9.
kRemove the Software Suite CD from the CD-ROM drive.
This completes installation.
Transfer Pictures to Your Computer
Use a Reliable Power Source
Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery to power the
camera for extended periods.
If You Are Using Windows 2000 Professional
Use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on
the memory card to the computer. For further information, refer to
“For Users of Windows 2000 Professional.”
aTurn off the camera. Connect
the camera to your computer as
shown in the illustration, using
the USB cable provided. Check
to be sure the connector is in the correct orientation and
insert the plug straight. Do not insert or disconnect it
forcibly.
bTurn on the camera.
Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is
displayed, select Copy pictures
to a folder on my computer
using Nikon Transfer. To bypass
this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this
device: . Nikon Transfer will start.
Windows XP
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select
Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my
computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To
bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this
program for this action..
cNikon Transfer will start. Confirm that the source device is
displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click
Start Transfer.
dWhen transfer is complete, thumbnail images of the
transferred pictures will be displayed in the Explorer
window.
eAfter confirming that transfer is complete, turn the
camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Pictures can be displayed in the viewer supplied with
your operating system.
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored
on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a
capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended
device must support these features of the memory card.
• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start
automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card
reader or similar device. See step c of “Transfer Pictures to Your
Computer” to transfer pictures.
• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera
is connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware
Wizard dialog will be displayed. Select Cancel, close the
dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.
• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to
the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory
card. For instructions on copying data between the internal
memory and a memory card, see pages 86 and 90 of the User’s
Manual.
Macintosh Users
Nikon Transfer is supported by the following operating systems and CPUs:
• Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)
• PowerPC G4 or G5 model or Intel Core or Xeon (Universal Binary) model with built-in USB port required
Please visit www.nikonusa.com for the latest information on the supported operating systems.
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Nikon Transfer can be used to copy (transfer) pictures to
a computer for storage. Install Nikon Transfer from the
supplied Software Suite CD. For further information, refer to
the help information contained in the Software Suite CD or
in Nikon Transfer.
Nikon Transfer can be used to copy (transfer) pictures to
a computer for storage. Install Nikon Transfer from the
supplied Software Suite CD. For further information, refer
to the help information contained in the Software Suite
CD or in Nikon Transfer.
Source device Start Transfer button
Source device Start Transfer button