Nikon Nuvis S User manual

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Instruction Manual (Pages 2–37)
Bedienungsanleitung (Seiten 38–73)
Manuel d’utilisation (Pages 74–109)
Manual de instrucciones (Páginas 110–145)

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Nuvis S camera.
Your new Nikon camera employs the Advanced Photo System (IX240 system).
The symbol T*appears on all Advanced Photo System (APS) format cameras.
Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before use,
and keep it close at hand.
*The Advanced Photo System symbol is a trademark of all IX240 products.
Take some trial shots.
Before taking important pictures, be sure to take a few trial shots first
to familiarize yourself with the camera and all of its features.
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Attaching the strap
Neck strap AN-L16
Check that you have the item shown below before using
your camera.
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Accessories
Optional accessories
•Camera case CS-L20
(Remote control unit can be stored inside pocket.)
•Remote control unit (-P. 25)
•Remote control unit case CML-L1
Attach the strap by inserting it through the strap slot and adjust the
length using the lug on the strap as shown.
Put your head
through this loop.

■ Choice of three print types (C, H, P), which can be mixed on the same roll.
■ The 3x power zoom lens covers the range of focal length from 22.5mm to 66mm.
■ Title imprinting (ex. “MERRY CHRISTMAS” or “CONGRATULATIONS”) on the back of the pictures.
■ The number of desired prints (1 to 9) can be specified frame by frame at any time while the film is loaded.
■ When the available light is low or the subject is backlit, the camera automatically fires the flash.
■Remote-controlled operation (optional) is possible.
■MRC (Mid-Roll Change) allows you to switch film cartridges whenever you want. When the film cartridge is reloaded, the
camera automatically advances the film to the frame immediately after the last exposed frame.
■Photographing subjects as close as 0.45m (1.5 ft.) is possible.
■A stainless steel slide cover protects the lens, viewfinder window, and LCD panel when the camera is not in use.
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C-type (classic)
Aspect ratio = 2:3 H-type (wide-vision)
Aspect ratio = 9:16
P-type (panorama)
Aspect ratio = 1:3
Your Nikon camera features:
P. 27
P. 15
P. 28
P. 21
P. 26
P. 14
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Contents
Foreword ...................................................................................2
Accessories ...................................................................................... 3
Your Nikon camera features .............................................................. 4
Camera parts ................................................................................ 6-7
LCD panel indications .......................................................................7
Tips on using the Nuvis S ................................................................ 8
Getting started
Installing the battery ........................................................................ 9
Checking battery power .................................................................... 9
Loading the film ....................................................................... 10-11
IX240 film cartridge ....................................................................... 11
Data recording function .................................................................. 12
Basic operation
Holding the camera properly .......................................................... 13
Shutter release operation ............................................................... 13
Viewfinder indications .................................................................... 14
Selecting a print type ...................................................................... 14
Adjusting diopter ............................................................................15
Zooming ........................................................................................ 15
Focusing and shooting ..............................................................16-17
Difficult-to-focus subjects ...............................................................17
Removing the film .................................................................... 17-18
Take the exposed film cartridge to a photo lab ............................... 18
To rewind the film in mid-roll ........................................................ 19
Advanced operation
How to use focus lock .................................................................... 20
Selecting the flash mode ................................................................ 21
Auto flash photography .................................................................. 21
Flash cancel mode ......................................................................... 22
Anytime flash mode .................................................................. 22-23
Slow sync flash mode .....................................................................23
Red-eye reduction mode ................................................................ 24
Remote control photography (optional) .......................................... 25
Self-timer operation ....................................................................... 26
Close-up shooting ......................................................................... 26
Specifying the number of desired prints ......................................... 27
Title recording function ............................................................ 28-29
Setting the date and time .......................................................... 30-31
Other information
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 32-33
Specifications ........................................................................... 34-35
For safe handling of the camera (WARNING/CAUTION) ........... 36-37
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1Auto exposure metering window
2Flash (-P. 21)
3
AF assist illuminator/Red-eye reduction lamp (-P. 24)
4Viewfinder window (-P. 14)
5CHP selector (-P. 14)
6Shutter release button (-P. 13)
7Slide cover (power switch) (-P. 9)
8Lens
9Remote control reception sensor (-P. 25)
10 Autofocus window
11 Neck strap slot (-P. 3)
12 Cartridge lock release lever (-P. 10)
13 Diopter adjustment lever (-P. 15)
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Orange LED/Green LED (in-focus indicator) (-P. 14)
15 Viewfinder eyepiece (-P. 14)
16 @C
/ Red-eye reduction/Self-timer indicator/Remote
control button (-PP. 24-26)
17 Mid-roll rewind button (-P. 19)
18 J
/ Flash mode button (-PP. 21-23)
19 Battery chamber lid (-P. 9)
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Camera parts

20 Zoom lever (-P. 15)
21 LCD panel
22 ADJUST/ button (-PP. 27, 28, 30)
23 SEL/ button (-PP. 28, 30, 31)
24 TITLE/ button (-PP. 27-29)
25 DATE button (-P. 12)
26 Cartridge chamber cover (-P. 10)
27 Tripod socket (-P. 25)
LCD panel indications
1Flash mode indicator (-PP. 21-23)
2Title recording indicator (-PP. 28-29)
3Date and time/Number of desired
prints recording indicator (-PP. 12, 27)
4Red-eye reduction indicator (-P. 24)
5Low battery power indicator (-P. 9)
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Remote control/Self-timer indicator (-PP. 25, 26)
7Cartridge indicator (-P. 11)
8Data recording indicator (-P. 12)
9Frame counter (-P. 11)
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LCD panel

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Tips on using the Nuvis S
Camera care tips
•Close the slide cover to turn the camera off when not in use.
This prevents accidental release of the shutter and resulting
battery drain.
•The Nuvis S is not a waterproof and therefore should not be
exposed to rain or saltwater. If water gets on the camera, wipe it
off with a dry cloth immediately.
•Do not subject the camera to high temperatures such as those
encountered near a heater or stove or the interior of a car during
summer.
•Store the camera in a cool, dry, clean place. Do not expose it to
chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene. Using a desiccant
during storage is recommended.
•Firing the flash repeatedly makes the battery and camera hot.
Allow enough time for them to cool off before taking pictures
again.
•Do not drop the camera or hit it against a hard surface.
•Use a dry, soft cotton cloth or commercially available blower
brush or lens cleaner to remove dirt and smudges.
•When storing the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
Also once a month, insert a battery and fire the flash several
times to reform its capacitor.
Notes on battery
•Be sure to check battery power when taking important pictures.
Carry spare batteries when traveling abroad.
•Battery power becomes less when the temperature drops below
0°C (32°F). When taking pictures at low temperatures, keep the
battery warm. Battery power will recover when the temperature
goes back to normal.
Notes on IX240 film cartridge
•Carrying spare IX240 film cartridges is recommended when
traveling abroad where the IX240 film cartridges may not
be available.
Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the Nuvis S in ways not specified in this manual.

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CR2
2Install the battery.
▼Open the battery chamber lid.
▼Install one 3V lithium battery
CR2 inside the battery chamber
as shown.
▼Close the battery chamber lid.
•Remember to reset the date and time
when the battery is replaced. (-P. 30)
1Open the slide cover until it
click-stops.
Getting started Checking battery power
Installing the battery
Check battery power.
▼Open the slide cover to turn the
camera on.
•The lens automatically extends out to
the W(wide-angle) position.
•If “b” blinks or nothing appears on
the LCD panel, the battery is exhausted
and needs to be replaced.
•If a low battery power indicator “b”
does not appear, battery power is full.
When closing the slide cover, do
not close it too quickly, as this
may damage the lens.

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Loading the film
1Open the slide cover to
check that the letter “´”is
visible on the LCD panel.
•If the number of frames appears on the
LCD panel, a partially exposed cartridge
is already loaded.
•If the letter “ ´ ” and the cartridge indicator
“”appear on the LCD panel, a cartridge
that is fully exposed is loaded and should
be removed. (-P. 17)
2Turn the cartridge lock
release lever in the direction
of the arrow to open the
cartridge chamber cover.
3Insert a film cartridge in the
cartridge chamber and close
the cover.
•Use only IX240 film cartridge. (Regular
35mm film cannot be used.)
•Check that the VEI (Visual Exposure
Indication) shows “○” (unexposed) or
“ ; ” (partially exposed) before loading.
(-P. 11)
•Close the cartridge chamber cover until
it clicks shut.

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*Visual Exposure Indication (VEI)
Unexposed film*
Partially exposed film*
Irreversible Processed Indicator
Fully exposed but unprocessed film*
Processed film inside the cartridge*
Lightlock door
Lightlock door drive
Data disk
Cartridge spool
•Available film cartridges: 40-exposure,
25-exposure, and 15-exposure films.
•IX240 film cartridges do not have a film
leader. The film is automatically pulled
out and set inside the camera.
•The VEI (Visual Exposure Indicator)
shows the four states of the film.
Notes on handling IX240 film
cartridges
•Do not touch, disassemble or apply
strong physical shock to the Data disk,
Lightlock door or Cartridge spool.
•Do not break the Irreversible Processed
Indicator. If broken, consult your
nearest photo lab.
•Do not subject the film to direct
sunlight, high temperatures near a
heater or stove, dust and humidity, or a
strong magnetic field.
IX240 film cartridge
4Check that “ ” and the
available number of frames
appear on the LCD panel.
•If the number of frames does not appear,
reload the film.
•The letter “
´ ” blinks if a fully exposed
film cartridge (the VEI shows “<”) is
inserted.
The cartridge chamber cover locks
automatically after loading. Do not try to open
the cover until film rewinding is completed.

•Press the DATE button to select one of three displays. Each time the button is pressed,
the display changes in the order indicated:
Year/Month/Day Hour/Minute No recording
•Press and hold the DATE button for more than 2 sec. while “ --- ” is displayed. The
display changes in the order indicated:
Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year
•When shooting while “Å”appeared on the LCD panel, data on the LCD will be
recorded. No data is recorded when the “
--- ” mode is selected.
•Ask your photo lab that displays an “Authorized Photo Lab Mark” sign for the location
of the recorded data.
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Set your preferable display mode.
▼Press the DATE button.
•The “Year” section is displayed and
printed in two digits and the “time” is in
24-hour cycle.
•“ --- ” appears when “No recording”
mode is selected.
Data recording function

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•When holding the camera horizontally,
keep your elbows against the body with
both hands on the camera as shown.
•To avoid camera shake, hold the
camera steady.
•When holding the camera vertically,
make sure that the flash is on top as
shown.
•Lightly press the shutter release button
to achieve focus and exposure and the
green LED (in-focus indicator) lights
up. While the shutter release button is
depressed lightly, the focus is locked.
(-P. 20) Press the button all the
way until you hear a click to release the
shutter.
Basic operation
Holding the camera
properly
Shutter release
operation
Do not block the lens, flash, or autofocus
window with your fingers or hair.

Available picture area
Areas cut off in the final print differ
depending on the print type (C/H/P).
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1Parallax compensation marks
For close-up shooting in C and H print
types at a distance of approx. 1m to
0.45m(3.3 ft to 1.5 ft.) (-P. 26)
2Autofocus frame mark
Center this mark on the subject.
3Orange LED
If lit continuously: Flash is ready to fire.
If blinking: Flash is being charged and
not ready to fire.
4Green LED
If lit continuously: Correct focus has been
achieved.If blinking: Correct focus has not
been achieved or the shooting distance is
closer than approx. 0.45m (1.5 ft.)
Use the CHP selector to select your
desired print type before shooting.
•You can select any one of three print types
(C, H or P) by switching the CHP selector at
any time while film is loaded. (-P. 4)
Available picture area differs depending on
the print type selected.
•You can also change the type of print when
ordering extra prints at the photo lab.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible injury to your eye,
hold the camera away from your face
when you operate the CHP selector.
C-type
(classic)
Aspect ratio = 2 : 3
H-type
(wide-vision)
Aspect ratio = 9 : 16
P-type
(panorama)
Aspect ratio = 1 : 3
(Parallax compensation
marks not usable.)
Viewfinder indications Selecting a print type

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•Turn the diopter adjustment lever
toward + or - to make the image
sharper in the viewfinder.
CAUTION!
As you look into the viewfinder and
operate the diopter adjustment lever,
make sure not to injure your eye with
your finger or fingernail during
adjustment.
Look through the viewfinder
and compose the picture by
moving the zoom lever.
▼When the desired image size
has been achieved, remove your
finger from the zoom lever.
• When the camera is not in use for approx.
2 min., the lens automatically retracts to the
(wideangle) position and the power
turns off. Lightly press the shutter release
button to turn the camera back on and the
LCD panel will light up.
Move the zoom lever in the direction (66mm)
to extend the lens for taking telephoto pictures.
Move the zoom lever in the direction (22.5mm)
to retract the lens for taking wide-angle pictures.
Zooming
Adjusting diopter

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Focusing and shooting
1Compose the picture.
•Center the autofocus frame mark on
the subject.
2Focus on the subject.
▼Lightly press the shutter release
button.
▼
Make sure the green LED lights up.
• The green LED lights up when the correct
focus has been achieved.
• When the green LED blinks, the subject is
out of focus. If the green LED blinks slowly,
move more than 0.45m (1.5 ft) away from the
subject and reshoot. If the green LED blinks
quickly, the subject is difficult to focus. In
this case, use focus lock. (-P. 20)
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Gently depress the shutter release
button all the way to take a picture.
•If there is not enough light or the subject
is backlit, the orange LED lights up and
the flash fires automatically. (-P. 21)
•After shooting, the number of available
frames is reduced on the LCD panel
one-by-one.
•Pressing the shutter release button with
a jerky motion may cause camera shake.
Close the slide cover to turn the camera
power off to save battery power.

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Difficult-to-focus subjects:
The following subjects may be too difficult to focus.
In these cases, use focus lock (-P. 20) by
focusing on another subject equidistant from the
camera.
A.Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky or
highly reflective surfaces like shiny cars or water.
B.Subjects with continuous and repeated
patterns.
C.Both near and far subjects present at the same
time within the autofocus frame mark.
D.Strongly backlit subjects or those having a
bright shiny background.
Removing the film
1The film starts rewinding
automatically.
•At the end of the film roll, the film
rewinds automatically.
•While the film is rewinding, the frame
counter counts down one by one and
the orange LED blinks.
•If you want to remove the film while the
number of available frames still appears
on the LCD panel, rewind the film
midway through the roll. (-P. 19)
A
B
C
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Removing the film
Take the exposed film
cartridge to a photo lab.
•We recommend bringing your film
cartridge to a photo lab that displays an
“Authorized Photo Lab Mark” sign
above for processing and printing.
•Your negatives are returned inside the
cartridge for easy storage.
•Index prints (small images of each
frame exposed on the roll of film) are
supplied with the negatives.
•For more information, consult your
photo lab.
2Make sure the blinking letter
“´”is visible on the LCD
panel.
•When the film is completely rewound,
the orange LED goes out and the letter
“´” blinks.
•If film rewind stops midway through the
roll due to a dead battery, it resumes
automatically as soon as the battery is
replaced.
3Open the cartridge chamber
cover and remove the film.
•Releasing the shutter or setting the date
and time cannot be performed unless
the rewound film is removed.
•When opening the cartridge chamber
cover, make sure that the camera bottom
faces up, or the cartridge may fall out.
Do not open the cartridge chamber
cover until the orange LED goes out
and the letter “
´ ”starts blinking.

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To rewind the film in mid-roll
1Press the button using
the stud on the strap lug or
the point of ball-point pen.
•Once rewinding starts, there is no need
to continue pressing the mid-roll
rewind button.
•When rewind is completed, the orange
LED goes out and the letter“´”starts
blinking. Do not try to open the cover
until the letter“´” starts blinking.
Notes on MRC
(Mid-Roll Change)
•A partially exposed film can be
switched at any time among cameras
that feature MRC, such as Nikon
Pronea 600i/6i, Nuvis 160i, and
Pronea S cameras.
•When reloading a partially exposed
film, avoid an environment subject to
strong electric or electromagnetic
fields (for example, near a TV,
personal computer, audio speaker,
or an electric fan).
2Remove the film.
▼Open the cartridge chamber
cover.
▼Remove the film.
▼Check if the VEI (Visual
Exposure Indication) shows
; .
•If the VEI shows ; (partially exposed film),
the camera automatically advances the
film to the frame immediately after the last
exposed frame when the film is reloaded.

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1Compose the picture.
•When the main subject is outside the
autofocus frame mark “ ”, the area
behind the subject will be in focus.
2Center the autofocus frame
mark on the main subject.
▼Lightly press the shutter
release button.
•Make sure that the green LED lights up.
3Recompose the picture
and shoot.
▼While depressing the shutter
release button lightly,
recompose the picture.
▼Then depress the shutter
release button all the way.
•As long as the shutter button is depressed lightly,
the green LED lights up and focus is locked.
•Do not change the camera-to-subject distance
while lightly pressed the shutter release button.
When your main subject is not in the center of the frame:
Advanced operation
How to use focus lock