Nikon COOLPIX S4000 User manual

Nikon
COOLPX DIGITAL CAMERA
$4000
User's Manual

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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.
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. Ciontinued 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 tile
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. Ifyou are using the
Charging Ad AdapterJACCadapter,
be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Lidon
Battery EN-EL10(supplied). Charge
the battery inserting it into the
camera and connecting the
Charging ACAdapter EH-68P/EH-
68P (AR) (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.
• Tile battery is prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to tile product, be sure to
remove tile battery when no charge
remains.
• Discontinue useimmediateJyshould
you notice any change in tile
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 Charging AC Adapter
• 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 cable or go near
the CChargingACCAdapter 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 Charging
ACCAdapter 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-A(} 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.
Turn the power off when
using inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn tile power offwhile inside tile
airplane during take offor landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.
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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.
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COOLPIX $4000
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
BasicOperations.....................................................................................................................................6
TheI_1(ShootingMode)Button...................................................................................................................6
The[] (Playback)Button..................................................................................................................................6
Shutter-releaseButton........................................................................................................................................7
Attaching the Camera Strap ............................................................................................................................7
Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................8
Tapping .........................................................................................................................................................................8
Dragging ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Using the Stylus .......................................................................................................................................................g
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations .......................................10
Shooting (Operation Controls) ....................................................................................................................10
Shooting (Other Indicators) ...........................................................................................................................11
Playback (Operation Controls) .....................................................................................................................12
Playback (Information Display) ....................................................................................................................13
The Menu Screen .................................................................................................................................................14
Help Display ............................................................................................................................................................15
First Steps .............................................................................................................................................16
Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16
Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................17
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................18
Turning On and Off the Camera .................................................................................................................21
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................22
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................24
Removing Memory Cards ...............................................................................................................................24
Basic Photography and Playback: I_1 (Auto) Mode ...............................................................26
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select I_1 (Auto) Mode .......................................................26
Indicators Displayed in I_1 (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................27
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................28
Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................................................29
Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................30
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures .................................................................................32 vii

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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) ..................................................................................................32
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................................................................................33
Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) .............................................34
Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) ...........................................................................37
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) ...................................................................40
Using the Flash ......................................................................................................................................42
Setting the Flash Mode ....................................................................................................................................42
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................44
Macro Mode ...........................................................................................................................................45
More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................46
Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................................46
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (1_1(Auto) Mode) ............................................................47
image Mode (image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................48
White BaEance(Adjusting Hue) ...................................................................................................................50
Exposure Comp. (Adjusting Brightness) ................................................................................................52
Continuous ..............................................................................................................................................................53
ISOSensitivity .........................................................................................................................................................54
AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................55
Autofocus Mode .................................................................................................................................................57
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ........................................................58
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) ...................................................................................59
Setting a Scene Mode .......................................................................................................................................59
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera
(Scene Auto Selector) ........................................................................................................................................60
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) .....................................................................62
Using the Draw Option ....................................................................................................................................69
Shooting for a Panorama ................................................................................................................................70
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) .........................................................................72
Smart Portrait Menu ...........................................................................................................................................74
More on Playback ..............................................................................................................................75
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode ....................................................................................75
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................77
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................79
Selecting Playback Mode ..................................................................................................................80
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) .................................................................81
Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................81
Viewing Pictures in an Album ......................................................................................................................83
Removing Pictures from Albums ...............................................................................................................84
Using Favorite Pictures Mode ......................................................................................................................85
Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................85
Changing icons Assigned to Albums ......................................................................................................86
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode .............................................................................................88

ViewingPicturesinAutoSortMode........................................................................................................88
UsingAutoSortMode......................................................................................................................................gO
AutoSortMenu....................................................................................................................................................90
ViewingPicturesbyDate(ListbyDateMode)..........................................................................gl
SelectingaDateinListbyDateMode...................................................................................................91
UsingListbyDateMode.................................................................................................................................92
ListbyDateMenu...............................................................................................................................................92
PlaybackOptions:ThePlaybackMenu........................................................................................g3
PrintSet(CreatingaDPOFPrintOrder).................................................................................................94
SlideShow................................................................................................................................................................97
Delete(DeletingMultiplePictures)..........................................................................................................9B
Protect.....................................................................................................................................................................1O0
Copy(CopyBetweenInternalMemoryandMemoryCard).................................................100
RotateImage......................................................................................................................................102
VoiceMemos:RecordingandPlayback....................................................................................103
RecordingVoiceMemos..............................................................................................................................103
PlayingVoiceMemos.....................................................................................................................................104
DeletingVoiceMemos..................................................................................................................................104
EditingPictures................................................................................................................................105
EditingFunctions..............................................................................................................................105
PictureEditing....................................................................................................................................107
Paint:PaintingPictures...........................................................................................................................107
r.._,QuickRetouch:EnhancingContrastandSaturation..........................................................110
_DD-Lighting:EnhancingBrightnessandContrast...................................................................11]
SkinSoftening:SofteningSkinTones...........................................................................................112
Stretch:StretchingPictures.................................................................................................................114
It] Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective .....................................................115
[] Small Picture: Resizing Pictures ........................................................................................................116
Color Options: Modifying Color Tones .........................................................................................117
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ........................................................................................................118
Movie Recording and Playback ..................................................................................................119
Recording Movies .............................................................................................................................] 19
Movie Menu .........................................................................................................................................................121
Movie Options ....................................................................................................................................................121
Autofocus Mode ................................................................................................................................................122
Electronic VR .......................................................................................................................................................122
Movie Playback ..................................................................................................................................] 23
Deleting Movie ...................................................................................................................................................123
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ..........................................................] 24
Connecting to a TV ...........................................................................................................................124 ix

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................................126
Before Connecting the Camera ...............................................................................................................126
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer .................................................................] 27
Charging While Connecting to a Computer ...................................................................................131
Connecting to a Printer ...................................................................................................................132
Connecting the Camera to a Printer .....................................................................................................133
Printing Pictures One at a Time ...............................................................................................................134
Printing Multiple Pictures ............................................................................................................................135
Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................138
Setup Menu .........................................................................................................................................138
Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................140
Date ...........................................................................................................................................................................141
Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................................144
Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) ........................................................................................144
Electronic VR .......................................................................................................................................................145
Motion Detection ............................................................................................................................................146
AF Assist .................................................................................................................................................................147
Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................................................................148
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................................................148
Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................14g
Format Memory/Format Card ..................................................................................................................150
Language ...............................................................................................................................................................151
Video Mode .........................................................................................................................................................151
Charge by Computer ......................................................................................................................................152
Blink Warning .....................................................................................................................................................152
Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................154
Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................156
Caring for the Camera ....................................................................................................................157
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ..............................................................................157
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................159
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................159
Technical Notes and Index ...........................................................................................................160
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................160
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................161
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................162
Error Messages ...................................................................................................................................163
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................167
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................174
Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................177
Index ......................................................................................................................................................178

Thank you for your purchase ofa Nikon COOLPIX $4000 digital camera. This
manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital
camera. Readthis manual thoroughly before use,and keep it where all those who
use tile 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."
• Tile names of menu items displayed in tile camera monitor, and tile names of
buttons or messages displayed on a 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 accessed for
picture storage, deletion, or viewing,

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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 osJodom/
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 Visit the site below for
contact information:
httpJ/imoging nikon dom/
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, Charging AC
Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nil<on specifically for use with this Nil<on digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry,
THEUSE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIl<ONWARRANTY.
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 authentic Nikon product,
authorized Nikon dealer,
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 any 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 purpose 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 (_ 140). (: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
87
Zoom control ..................................................29
W:wide .........................................................29
T: tale ..............................................................29
[]: thumbnail playback ......................77
C(:playback zoom ....................................79
_ Shutter-rdease button 30
U BuiJtdn flash 42
Power switch/power-on ]amp
.......................................................................26, 149
D Lens .........................................................159, 174
Self-timer lamp ...............................................44
AF-assist illuminator .................................147
_ Buiitdn microphone ......................103, 119
Lens cover ......................................................157
W Eyelet for camera strap ................................7

Openingthe
connector cover
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Charge lamp .........................................]g, 131
Flash lamp .........................................................43
Q I_I (shooting mode) button .............6, 46
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Q Battery latch ................................... ld 17
_ Memory card slot .........................................24
! Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ...................16,24
Q Speaker .................................................104, 123
_ Tripod socket
USB/audio/video output connector
..........................................................124, 127, 133
_ Connector cover ...................124, 127, 133

The I_1 (Shooting Mode) Button
•Pressthe I_1 button in playback mode to enter
shooting mode.
• Pressthe I_1 button in shooting mode to display
the shooting-mode selection menu and switch
shooting modes (_ 46).
The [] (Playback) Button
• Pressthe [] button in shooting mode to enter
playback mode.
• Presstile [] button in playback mode to display
tile playback-mode selection menu and switch
playback modes (_ 80).
• Ifthe camera isturned off, hold down tile []
button to turn tile 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
Attaching the Camera Strap

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The monitor on the COOLPIX $4000 is atouch panel display. Use afinger or the
supplied stylus to operate the touch panel.
Tapping
Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to:
Select icons or other controls
Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode (_ 77)
Perform touch shutter (_ 34), touch AF/AE (_ 37),
or subject tracking (_ 40) operations
Start/end recording movies (_ 119)
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch panel.
Use this operation to:
Scroll through pictures in full-frame playback mode
(_ 32)
Move the visible portion of a picture enlarged with
playback zoom (_ 79)
Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (_ 52)
or other settings