Nikon Coolpix S230 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI.X $230
User's Manual

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

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:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or ACIadapter, unplug the ACI
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. C}ontinued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikomauthorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching tile internal parts of the
camera or A( adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or A(_}adapter break open
as tile result of a fall or other accident,
take tile product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging tile product and/or
removing tile 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, asthis
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place tile strap around tile 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.

Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
irnproperly 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 a Rechargeable Lidon
Battery EN-EL10{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.
• Return 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 useimmediatelyshould
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.
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 or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
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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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
Becareful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The (ID-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio (D equipment. Playing (ID-
ROMs on an audio (D player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Z_ Observe caution when using
the flash
Using tile 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
FaihJreto observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Z_ 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.
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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
1Sof the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential 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 a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment offand on,
the user isencouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increasethe 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 Mr help.
Nikon
COOLPIX $230
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCCrequires 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 foryourequipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class BPart 15of
the FCCrules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling tile 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.,
1300Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel:[phone]

Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian iCES-O03.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil nurn#rique de la classe B
est conforme _ la norme NMB-O03 du
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that W
this product is to be
collected separately.
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 tile
retailer or tile local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery \_,J
indicates that the battery is 3st
to be collected separately.
Tile 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.

ForYourSafety........................................................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices.......................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
AboutThisManual................................................................................................................................1
InformationandPrecautions.............................................................................................................2
PartsoftheCamera...............................................................................................................................4
TheCameraBody...................................................................................................................................................4
AttachingtheCameraStrap............................................................................................................................5
Basic Operations .....................................................................................................................................6
The I_I (Shooting Mode) Button ...................................................................................................................6
The [] (Playback) Button ..................................................................................................................................6
Shutter-release Button ........................................................................................................................................6
Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................7
Tapping .........................................................................................................................................................................7
Dragging ......................................................................................................................................................................7
About the Stylus ......................................................................................................................................................7
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch 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 .......................................................................................................................................I g
Turning On and Off the Camera .................................................................................................................19
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................20
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................22
Removing Memory Cards ...............................................................................................................................23
I_1 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................24
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select I_1 (Auto) Mode .......................................................24
Indicators Displayed in I_1 (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................25
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................26
Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................28 vii

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Step 4 Playing 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
Shooting Suited for the Scene ................................................................................................36
Shooting in Scene Mode ...................................................................................................................36
Setting the Scene Mode ..................................................................................................................................36
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................37
Shooting in the Scene Mode Sdected by the Camera (Scene Auto Sdector) .............43
Shooting in Portrait/Night Portrait Scene Mode ..............................................................................44
Taking Pictures in Food Mode .....................................................................................................................45
Using the Draw Option ....................................................................................................................................47
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................48
r:-9Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face ................................................................................50
Shooting in Smile Mode ....................................................................................................................50
Blink Proof Function ...........................................................................................................................................51
[] More on Playback .......................................................................................................................52
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................52
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................54
Editing Pictures .....................................................................................................................................55
Creating a Cropped 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 a Date in List by Date Mode ...................................................................................................68
Using List by Date Mode .................................................................................................................................69
List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................70

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 a Favorites Folder .....................................................................................................77
Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder ...............................................................................................78
Removing Pictures from Favorites ............................................................................................................79
Using Favorite Pictures Mode ......................................................................................................................79
Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................80
NJ_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 ................................................................................................................go
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................91
Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................91
Connecting to a Computer ...............................................................................................................93
Before Connecting the Camera ..................................................................................................................93
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................94
Connecting to a Printer ......................................................................................................................97
Connecting the Camera and Printer ........................................................................................................98
Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................99
Printing Mu]dp]e Pictures ............................................................................................................................I O0
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ......................................................................................103
Creating a Print Order by Date, Category, or Folder ...................................................................105
MENUShooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...........................................................................107
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ....................................................................................107
Displaying the Shooting Menu ...............................................................................................................107
Image Mode .........................................................................................................................................................108
White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................110 IX

Exp.+/ ....................................................................................................................................................................112
Continuous ...........................................................................................................................................................113
ISOsensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................115
AF Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................116
Distortion Control ...........................................................................................................................................119
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ....................................................................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 ...............................................................................................................................................................138
Video Mode .........................................................................................................................................................138
Blink Warning .....................................................................................................................................................138
Reset All .................................................................................................................................................................13g
Firmware Version ..............................................................................................................................................142
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 a Nikon COOLPIX $230 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:
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Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) 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 Memory and 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.

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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.J/www, nikonusd.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: htrp¢/wwvveumpe nikoncom/supporr/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://wwwnikon osJocom/
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:
httpJ/imoging nikon 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 N IKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMA6E THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOiD YOUR NIKONWARRANTY
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. Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer authentic Nikon product
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
a trip) take a test 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 a retrieval 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 a ny errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately)

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, 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 if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign 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 a company, 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 pu rpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or _rmatting 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 a data 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 (_ 129). (:are 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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Lens cover closed
9
10
Zoom control ..................................................27
W: wide .......................................................27
i:tele ..........................................................27
[] : thumbnail playback .....................52
0 : playback zoom ................................54
_ Shutter-rdease button 28
Power switch/Power-on lamp
.......................................................................24, 136
g Builtdn flash ......................................................32
_ Self-timer lamp ...............................................34
Lens ........................................................147, 158
g Eyelet for camera strap ................................5
_ Built-in microphone ....................66, 82, 86
D Speaker ................................................67, 85, 88
_Lens cover ......................................................145

Opening the pin cover
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_1_1 (shooting mode) button .....................6
_[]E] (playback) button ...........................6,30
Indicator lamp ................................................86
Flash lamp .........................................................33
_ Monitor ..................................................................8
D Tripod socket
D Pin cover ............................................91,94,98
_ Cable connector ............................91,94, 98
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ...................18, 22
_ Battery latch .............................................18, 19
_ Battery-chamber ...........................................18
_ Memory card slot..........................................22
_ Power connector cover ........................143
Attaching the Camera Strap

TheI_1(ShootingMode)Button
I _/t_ •Press the I_1 button in pByback mode to enter
• Press the a button in shooting mode to display
the shooting-mode selection menu (_ 13).
The [] (Playback) Button
• Press the[] button in shooting mode to enter
playback mode.
• Press the [] button in playback mode to display
tJ_e playback-mode selection menu (_ 13).
• Iffi_e camera is turned off, hold down tJ_e []
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
Shutter-release Button
Tile camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and
exposure, press tile shutter-release Button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while tile shutter-release Button is held in this
position. To release tile shutter and take a picture, press tile shutter-release Button
tile rest of tile way down. Do not use force when pressing tile shutter-release
Button, as this may result in camera shake and Blurred pictures.
Press the Press the
shutter-release shutter-release
button halfway button the rest
to set focus and of the way down
exposure to take picture

The COOLPIX $230's monitor isa touch panel display. Operate the touch panel
using your finger or the supplied stylus.
Tapping
Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to select a control or
picture.
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch
panel.
Use this operation to view tile previous or
subsequent picture during playback. \ \
About the Stylus
Use tile styhJs when you find that
operation using your finger is difficult, such
as when using tile Paint option (_ 57), or
the Draw option (_ 47).
Attaching the Stylus
Attach the styhJsto the strap as shown. [
_!_ Notes on the Touch Panel and the Stylus
• 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,

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Shooting (Operation Controls)
Tap tile following controls to change settings.
• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information display
on/off (_ 12),shooting mode and the current camera settings.
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3_
4_
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Flashmode..................................................32
Self-timer.......................................................34
Macromode................................................35
Portraitone-touchzoom (inPortrait
or Night portrait scene mode)....45
DInformation displayon/off .................12
White balance(in Foodscene
mode)..............................................................45
nTouch AF/AEoff .......................................26
DMenu................................................................14