Nikon COOLPIX S203 User Manual

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Nikon COOLPIX S203 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Compact digital camera
Digital Zoom	4x
Interface	USB
Image Sensor	1/2.3 in. CCD
Lens	NIKKOR lens
Focus Range	30 cm - ∞ (Wide), 50 cm - ∞ (Telephoto)
Storage Media	SD/SDHC memory cards
ISO Sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Power Sources	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Video Resolution	640 x 480 (30 fps)
Monitor	2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD monitor
Weight	Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz) with battery and SD/SDHC memory card

Summary

Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

The c (Playback) Button

Shutter-release Button

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to connect the charger and charge the camera battery.

Inserting the Battery

Instructions on how to correctly insert the rechargeable Li-ion battery into the camera.

Removing the Battery

Procedure for safely removing the battery from the camera.

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Guide to setting the camera's language, date, time, and time zone preferences.

Inserting Memory Cards

Instructions for inserting Secure Digital (SD) memory cards into the camera.

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Steps to turn on the camera and select the automatic shooting mode.

Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Focus and Shoot

Details on how to achieve focus and take a picture using the shutter-release button.

Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

How to view stored pictures and delete unwanted ones from the camera.

Using the Flash

Explanation of available flash modes and how to set them.

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure compensation to make pictures brighter or darker.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in Scene Mode

Setting the Scene Mode

Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

Shooting in Smile Mode

Explains how the camera automatically shoots when a smiling face is detected.

Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features

Movies

Recording Movies

Instructions on how to record movies with sound using the camera's built-in microphone.

The Movie Menu

Movie Playback

How to play back recorded movies and control playback functions.

Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Guide to recording voice memos using the built-in microphone.

Playing Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a Computer

Steps for connecting the camera to a computer for transferring pictures.

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer

Detailed procedure for transferring images using Nikon Transfer software.

Connecting to a Printer

Instructions for connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Printing Pictures One at a Time

Printing Multiple Pictures

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Details on the various shooting settings available in the camera's shooting menu.

Image Mode

Explanation of image size and quality settings for optimizing pictures.

White Balance

Guide to adjusting white balance to match different light sources for natural colors.

Continuous

ISO Sensitivity

AF Area Mode

How to select focus areas for the camera, including face priority and manual options.

Face Priority

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Overview of features available in the playback menu for managing pictures.

Delete

Instructions on how to delete selected or all pictures from the camera.

Protect

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Guide to the camera's setup menu for customizing various settings.

Electronic VR

Date

Instructions for setting the camera clock and managing time zones.

Monitor Settings

Motion Detection

Format Memory/Format Card

Instructions for formatting the internal memory or memory card.

Reset All

Technical Notes

Caring for the Camera

Error Messages

Lists common error messages, their problems, and solutions.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the camera's operation.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Nikon COOLPIX S203 digital camera.