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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Basic Shooting and Playback 
Operations

1

Hold the camera steady.

•

Keep fingers and other objects away from 
the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, 
microphone, and speaker.

•

When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) 
orientation, turn the camera so that the 
flash is above the lens.

2

Frame the picture.

•

Move the zoom control to change the 
zoom lens position.

•

When the camera recognizes the shooting 
scene, the shooting mode icon changes 
accordingly.

Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode

Zoom out

Zoom in

8m  0s

8m  0s

1400

1400

Shooting mode icon

Summary of Contents for Coolpix S2900

Page 1: ...DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide En Introduction ii Preparing for Shooting 1 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 6 Using Menus 12 Technical Notes 14 ...

Page 2: ...to it along with this manual http nikonimglib com manual The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader available for free download from the Adobe website Downloading ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer so that you can view edit or share them To install ViewNX 2 download the ViewNX 2 installer from the Nikon website and follow t...

Page 3: ...dapter The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase A2 NOTE A memory card is not included with the camera SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards in this manual How to Attach the Camera Strap COOLPIX S2900 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL19 Charging AC Adapter EH 70P USB Cable UC E16 Quick Start Guide this manual War...

Page 4: ...rcuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR...

Page 5: ... 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 proh...

Page 6: ...able 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 images of empt...

Page 7: ...entative for inspection Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or remo...

Page 8: ...rately is also available to charge the battery without using a camera 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 Put the battery in a plastic bag etc in order to insul...

Page 9: ... the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations Do not touch the moving parts of the lens Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary...

Page 10: ... and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries Al...

Page 11: ...ss the d button and select Format card in the setup menu A12 Removing the Battery or Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power on lamp and monitor have turned off and then open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Move the battery latch to eject the battery Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card Be careful when handling the camera ba...

Page 12: ...ed to the Charging AC Adapter The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging When charging is complete the charge lamp turns off It takes about 3 hours to charge a fully exhausted battery The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly flashes green possibly due to one of the reasons described below The ambient temperature is not suited to charging The USB...

Page 13: ...n on if you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter If you press and hold the c playback button the camera turns on in playback mode and captured images can be played back Shooting is not possible C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer You can use the Battery Charger MH 66 available separately...

Page 14: ...he camera off press the power switch again 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button 3 Select Yes and press the k button 4 Select your home time zone and press the k button Press H to display W above the map and enable daylight saving time Press I to disable it 5 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button Turn the Camera On and Set the Display L...

Page 15: ...e Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu A12 You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour C The Clock Battery The camera s cloc...

Page 16: ...microphone and speaker When taking pictures in portrait tall orientation turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens 2 Frame the picture Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position When the camera recognizes the shooting scene the shooting mode icon changes accordingly Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode Zoom out Zoom in 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Shooting mode icon ...

Page 17: ... flashes while images or movies are being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card C The Auto Off Function When no operations are performed for about one minute the monitor turns off the camera enters standby mode and then the...

Page 18: ...shooting mode press the A button or shutter release button When e is displayed in full frame playback mode you can press the k button to apply an effect to the image Move the zoom control toward g i in full frame playback mode to zoom in on an image In full frame playback mode move the zoom control toward f h to switch to thumbnail playback mode and display multiple images on the screen Play Back ...

Page 19: ...letion method and press the k button To exit without deleting press the d button 3 Select Yes and press the k button Deleted images cannot be recovered C Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode When using shooting mode press the l button to delete the last image that was saved Delete Images Delete Erase selected images Current image All images Yes No Erase 1 image ...

Page 20: ...a smiling face the shutter is released automatically without you pressing the shutter release button smile timer You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces A Auto mode Used for general shooting Settings can be changed to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot that you want to capture 1 When the shooting screen is displayed press the A shooting mod...

Page 21: ...ds after you press the shutter release button p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close up pictures o Exposure compensation You can adjust overall image brightness The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode Display the shooting screen and press the b e movie record button to start recording a movie Press the b e button again to end recording To play back a movie select...

Page 22: ...e or thumbnail playback mode Allows you to edit images play slide shows etc D Movie menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed Allows you to change movie recording settings z Setup menu Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time display language etc 1 Press the d menu button The menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector J The current men...

Page 23: ...a setting and press the k button The setting you selected is applied When you are finished using the menu press the d button When a menu is displayed you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter release button A button or b e button Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Electronic VR AF assist Digital zoom Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Electronic VR AF a...

Page 24: ... before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Doing so could result in loss of data or camera malfunction Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong lig...

Page 25: ...void bright subjects such as the sun reflected sunlight and electric lights The Battery Precautions for Use Note that the battery may become hot after use Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F as this could cause damage or malfunction If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat smoke or an unusual smell coming from the battery immediately disc...

Page 26: ...ttery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage Put the battery in a plastic bag etc in order to insulate it and store it in a cool place The battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations Battery Life A marked drop in the time a fully charg...

Page 27: ...th your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges If this fails clean the lens ...

Page 28: ...ady been recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source The camera cannot be turned on The battery is exhausted 1 2 16 The camera turns off without warning The camera automatically turns off to save power auto off function The camera and battery may not work properly at low temperatures The inside of the camera has become hot Leave the camera off until the inside of th...

Page 29: ...ademark Information Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names menti...

Page 30: ...mmercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of ...

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Page 34: ... territory of Nikon Europe B V will without charge for labor and parts repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below Nikon reserves the right at its sole discretion to replace or repair the product 1 This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the completed warranty card and original invoice or purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase product type and dealer s name to...

Page 35: ...consistent with the safety standards in force in the country where it is used damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning water fire misuse or neglect defacing illegibility or removal of the model or serial number on the product damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have been conducted by unauthorized service organizations or persons defects in any system into wh...

Page 36: ...K01 11 6MN54411 01 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION ...

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