Nikon Coolpix S230 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPIX 5230
User's Manual
Nikon I I 0.-

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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
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_ Automatic Shooting of aSmiling Face
~ More on Playback
Movies
IVoice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
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· i~;f~r Your ~afetY'
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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 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:
,.t,. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
~ product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
~ 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.
~ 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.
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~ 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.
•Only use aRechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-EL 10 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a
Battery Charger MH-63 (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.
•
Retu rn the battery to the battery
case for transportation. 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 immediatelyshould
you notice any change in
the
battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
•If liquid from
the damaged battery
comes in
contact with clothing or
For Your Safety
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
~ Observe the following
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 a
dry 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 orflames. 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.
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IV
For Your Safety
~ 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.
~ Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or
other moving parts.
~ 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.
~ 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
one meter
(3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
~ 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.
~ 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.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission
(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. If this
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:
•Reorient
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 S230
CAUTIONS
Mod ifications
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 ru les.
Noticefor 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 hands
after handling.
Nikon
Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: [phone]
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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 )t
this product is to be
collected
sepa rately. •
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
Attaching
the Camera Strap 5
Basic Operations 6
The 10 (Shooting Mode) Button 6
The
lEI (Playback) Button 6
Shutter-release Button 6
Operating the Touch Panel 7
Tapping 7
Dragging 7
About the Stylus 7
Main Display of the MonitorfTouch Panel and Basic Operations 8
Shooting (Operation Controls) 8
Shooting (Other indicators) 9
Playback (Operation Controls)
10
Playback (Information Display) 11
Photo Information and Controls Display 12
The Shooting-mode Selection Menu 13
The Playback-mode Selection Menu 13
The Menu Screen 14
Help Display
15
First Steps 16
Charging
the Battery 16
Inserting
the Battery 18
Removing the Battery 19
Turning On and Off the Camera 19
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 20
Inserting Memory Cards 22
Removing Memory Cards 23
oBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 24
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select 10 (Auto) Mode 24
Indicators Displayed in 10 (Auto) Mode 25
Step 2Frame aPicture 26
Step 3Focus and Shoot
28
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Table of Contents
Step 4Playing Back and Deleting Pictures 30
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) 30
Deleting Pictures 30
Using the Flash 32
Setting the Flash Mode 32
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 34
Macro
Mode 35
illffi Shooting Suited for the Scene 36
Shooting in Scene Mode 36
Setting the Scene Mode 36
Featu res 37
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) ..43
Shooting in Portrait/Night Portrait Scene
Mode 44
Taking Pictures in Food Mode 45
Using the Draw Option 47
Taking Pictures for aPanorama 48
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ootlng 0aml Ing ace 50
Shooting in Smile Mode 50
Blink Proof Function 51
lE More on Playback 52
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 52
Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom 54
Editing Pictures
55
Creating aCropped Copy: Crop 56
Paint Pictures 57
Quick Retouch 60
Stretching Pictures: Stretch
61
Adding a Sense of Perspective: Perspective control 62
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 63
Change Color Tones: Color Options 64
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
65
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 66
Recording Voice Memos 66
Playing Voice Memos
67
Deleting Voice Memos 67
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) 68
Selecting aDate in List by Date Mode 68
Using List by Date
Mode 69
List by Date Menu 70

Table of Contents
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode 71
Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode 71
Using Auto Sort Mode 73
Auto Sort Menu 74
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 75
Preparing Favorites Folder 76
Sorting Pictures
to aFavorites Folder 77
Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder 78
Removi ng Pictu res from Favorites 79
Using Favorite Pictures
Mode 79
Favorite Pictures Menu 80
I'll Movies 82
Recording Movies 82
The Movie Menu 83
Movie Options 83
Electronic VR 84
Movie Playback 85
Deleting Movie Files 85
'" Voice Recordings 86
Making Voice Recordings 86
Playing Voice Recordings 88
Deleting Sound Files 89
Copying Voice Recordings 90
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 91
Connecting to aTV 91
Connecting to a Computer 93
Before Connecting the Camera 93
Transferring Pictures from aCamera to a Computer 94
Connecting to aPrinter 97
Connecting the Camera and Printer 98
Printing Pictures One at aTime 99
Printing
Multiple Pictures 100
Creating aDPOF Print Order: Print Set 103
Creating aPrint Order by Date, Category, or Folder 105
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 107
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 107
Displaying the Shooting Menu 107
Image
Mode 108
White Balance 110 IX

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Table of Contents
Exp.+/- 112
Continuous : 113
ISO sensitivity 115
AF Area Mode 116
Distortion
Control 119
Functions
that Cannot Be Applied Simu!taneously 120
Playback Options: The Playback
Menu 121
Displaying the Playback Menu 121
Slide Show 123
Delete 124
Protect 124
Rotate Image 125
Copy 125
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 127
Displaying the Setup Menu 128
Electronic
VR 128
Welcome Screen 129
Date 130
Monitor Settings 133
Date
Imprint 133
Motion Detection 134
Digital
Zoom 135
Sound Settings 136
Auto Off 136
Format
Memory/Format Card 137
Language
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Video
Mode , , 138
Blink Warning ,138
Reset All , ,
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Firmware Version
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Technical Notes 143
Optional Accessories 143
Approved Memory Cards 143
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
144
Caring for the Camera 145
Cleaning 147
Storage 147
Error Messages
148
Troubleshooting 152
Specifications 158
Supported Standards 161
Index 162

Thank you for your purchase of aNikon COOLPIX S230 digital camera. This manual
was
written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read
this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the
product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
Notations
• A 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 the computer monitor appear in bold.
Screen 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.
~ Internal Memoryand Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards. Ifa
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

Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
authentic Nikon product.
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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./lwwwnikonuso.coml
•For users in Europe and Africa http./lwwweurope-nikon.comlsupportl
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http./lwwwnikon-osio.coml
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./limoging.nikon.coml
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 normal 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.
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 money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even ifsuch copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample" The copyin~J 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.
•Comply 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
responsibility.
Before discarding adata storage device or transferring ownership
to another person, erase all data
using 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 (CD 129). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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The Camera Body
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Zoom control 27
W : wide 27
T :tele 27
~ : thumbnail playback 52
q :playback zoom 54
II Shutter-release button 28
I po~prs~'tch/po~er:OllIJIII~ 24, 136
II Built-in flash 32
11 Self-timer lamp 34
II Lens 147, 158
II Eyelet for camera strap 5
II Built-in microphone 66, 82, 86
II Speaker 67, 85, 88
mLens cover 145

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IIndicator
lamp 86
Flash
lamp 33
II Monitor 8
•Tripod socket
II Pin cover 91,94,98
Attaching the Camera Strap
II Cable conne~tor 91,94,98
IBattery-chamber/
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memory card slot cover 18,22
II Battery latch 18. 19
mBattery-chamber 18
II Memory card slot.. 22
lEI Power connector cover 143
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• Press the 0 button in playback mode to enter
shooting
mode .
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• Press the [E button in shooting mode to enter
playback mode.
• Press the [E button in playback mode to display
the playback-mode selection menu (OJ 13).
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the [E
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
Shutter-release Button
The camera features atwo-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release
button is held in this
position.
To release the shutter and take apicture, press the shutter-release button
the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
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shutter-release
button halfway
to setfocus and
exposure
Press
the
shutter-release
button the rest
of the way down
to take picture
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The COOLPIX S230's monitor is a touch panel display. Operate the touch panel
using your finger or the supplied stylus.
Tapping
Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to select acontrol or
picture.
Dragging
Drag yourfinger across the touch
panel.
Use this operation to view the previous or
subsequent picture during playback.
About the Stylus
Use the stylus when you find that
operation using your finger is difficult, such
as when using the Paint option (ClJ 57), or
the Draw option (ClJ 47).
Attaching the Stylus
Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.
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•Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.
•Do
not scratch or press the touch panel too hard.
•Do
not place the stylus where small children can reach.
•Do
not carry the camera by the stylus. The strap may slip off the stylus and the camera may fall. 7

Shooting (Operation Controls)
Tap the following controls to change settings.
•The controls available and indicators displayed vary
with information display
~ on/off (CD 12), shooting mode and the current camera settings.
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White balance (in Food scene
mode)
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I ~UCh AF/AE off 26
I Gl!enu 14
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