Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual

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The Setup Menu
Auto Off
Choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power
from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.
Regardless of the option chosen, the monitor will remain on for 3 minutes
when menus are displayed, and for 30 minutes when Loop is selected during
a slide show or the camera is powered by the supplied EH-63 AC adapter (if
the AC adapter is used when the video cable is connected, video output will
continue after the monitor has turned off). The monitor can be reactivated by
pressing the power switch, pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press-
ing the
button to select playback mode, pressing the button to display
the camera menus, or by selecting another mode. The camera will turn off
automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.
Format Memory /
Format Card
If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and for-
mats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format card and formats the
memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently
deletes all data, including protected pictures and any other fi les that
may be present. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures
to a computer ( 46–49).
The following options will be displayed if a memory card is inserted:
Option Description
Quick
format
Format applies only to areas in which data are stored. Faster than normal
format.
Format Entire memory or memory card is formatted.
A confi rmation dialog is displayed before formatting
begins. Select Format to format the storage device.
The message shown at right will be displayed; do
not turn the camera off, remove the battery or
memory card, or unplug the AC adapter while this
message is displayed.
Format Card
Format memory cards before fi rst use and reformat them regularly thereaf-
ter. Without regular formatting, performance will drop with use. Note that
memory cards can not be formatted when the battery is low.
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Nikon CoolPix S3 Specifications

Camera Specifications

effective pixels	6.0 million
CCD	1/2.5-inch type (6.4 million total pixels)
lens	3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm
LCD monitor	2.5-inch type, 110, 000-dot

Power

power requirements	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
battery life	Approx. 190 images
AC adapter	EH-63 (supplied)

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	Approx. 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm)
weight	Approx. 4.2 oz. (118g) (without battery and memory card)