Nikon Coolpix S630 Users Manual

							
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The c (playback) Button
Playback-mode Selection MenuThe rotary multi selector can be used  in the playback-mode selection menu to 
change the playback mode. To exit the playback-mode selection menu, choose a 
playback mode and press the  k button or press the  c button again.
•
Press the  c button in shooting mode to change to 
playback mode.
• Press the  c button in playback mode to display the 
playback-mode selection menu.
• When the camera is off, holding down the  c 
button will turn the camera on in playback mode 
( A 28).
1.  c Playback mode ( A28)
2.  h Favorite pictures playback mode ( A73)
3.  F Auto sort mode ( A67)
4.  C List by date mode ( A64)
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Rotary Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, 
select menu options, and to apply selection.
For Shooting
* Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
For Playback
* Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Flash mode
Display o 
(exposure compensation) 
( A 34) guide
Display 
n (self-timer) 
( A 32) menu Display 
m (flash mode) ( A30) menu
Display  p (macro mode) ( A33) menu
Choose options*
Apply selection
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Choose the previous 
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Choose the next 
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Basic Operations
Introduction
For the Menu Screen
* Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
CNote on the Rotary Multi Selector
In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H, 
I , J  and  K.
Scene auto selector
Shooting menu
Image mode
MeteringContinuous
ISO sensitivityExit
White balanceApply selection
(advance display to the next 
screen)
Choose the option 
on the left*/
Return display to the 
previous screen Choose the option above*
Choose the option below* Choose the option on the 
right*/
Proceed to the next screen
(apply selection)
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d Button
Press the  d button to display the menu for the chosen mode.
• Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus  ( A11).
• Choose the  z tab on the left to display the setup menu.
• Press the  d button again to exit the menu.
Switching Between Tabs
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exit
The selected option
Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages
Displayed when there are one 
or more menu options to follow
• Upper tab:
Display the menus for the 
current mode used
•Lower tab:
Displays the setup menu
Shooting menu
Color options
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Exit
AF area mode
Face priority
Auto
Manual
Center
Exit
Press the  k button or the 
rotary multi selector  K to 
proceed to the next set of 
options. Press the 
k button or the 
rotary multi selector  K to 
apply selection.
Displayed when 
there are previous 
menu options
Shooting menu Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exit Exit
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Exit
Press the rotary multi 
selector  J to highlight the 
tab. Press the rotary multi 
selector 
H or  I to choose 
another tab, and press 
either the  k button or  K. The chosen menu is 
displayed.
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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g (j ) when  M/L  is displayed at the bottom of the 
menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to  g (j ) again.
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way 
Down
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, 
press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus 
and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To 
release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of 
the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in 
camera shake and blurred pictures.
Attaching the Camera Strap
White balanceFor accurate color reproduction,
choose a setting that matches
the light source.
  
  
Exit Back
Press the shutter-
release button halfway  to set focus and exposure. Press the shutter-
release button the 
rest of the way down  to shoot.
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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery
Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery 
Charger MH-65 (supplied).
1Connect the power cable in the order of  1-2 .
2Insert the battery into the battery charger 
by sliding the battery forward  1, and 
press down until it locks into place  2.
•CH AR GE lam p sta r ts b link in g w hen  ch arging sta r ts.
• Charging is complete when the lamp stops 
blinking.
• About 150 minutes are required to charge a fully 
exhausted battery.
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Charging the Battery
First Steps
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
3Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
BNotes on the Battery Charger
•The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12. Do not use 
with incompatible batteries.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” ( Aii) thoroughly before 
using the battery charger.
BNotes on the Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” ( Aii) thoroughly before 
using the battery.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” ( A145) of the section “Caring for the 
Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.
• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months 
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
CNote on AC Power Supply
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-62F (available 
separately from Nikon) ( A142). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC 
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could re sult in overheating or in damage to the camera.
CHARGE lampDescription
BlinksBattery charging.
OnBattery fully charged.
Flickers •
The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and 
reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying 
flat.
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use.
• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop 
charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for inspection.
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First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.
•Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low ( A14).
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
2Insert the battery.
•Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals 
are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the 
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the 
direction indicated by the arrow  1 and fully insert the 
battery  2. When the battery is fully inserted, the 
battery latch will lock it in place.
BInserting the Battery Correctly
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards 
could damage the camera.  Be sure to check the battery 
is in the correct orientation.
3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
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Inserting the Battery
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Tu r n t he  c am e ra of f and confirm that the power-on 
lamp and the monitor are off before opening the 
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery 
latch in the direction shown  1. The battery can then be 
removed by hand  2.
• Note that the battery may become hot during use; 
observe due caution when removing the battery.
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The 
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the 
monitor will turn on.
Press the power switch again to turn off the camera.
When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp 
and monitor will turn off.
•When the camera is off, holding down the  c button will turn the camera on in 
playback mode ( A28).
CAuto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for about a minute  (default setting), the monitor will turn off 
automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another 
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (the auto off function).
If the monitor is off in standby mode, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to 
reactivate it.
• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the 
Auto off  option (A134) in the setup menu ( A121).
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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
•The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and 
the monitor will turn on.
2Use the rotary multi selector to 
choose the desired language and 
press the  k button.
•For information on using the rotary multi 
selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” 
(A 10).
3Choose  Ye s and press the  k button.
•If No  is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4Press the rotary multi selector  J or  K to select 
your home time zone ( A127) and press the 
k  button.
DDaylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector  H in 
the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the 
daylight saving time option.
When the daylight saving time option is enabled,  W is displayed at 
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, 
press  I.
Date
Set time and date?
  
No
Yes
Cancel
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London
Casablanca
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London
Casablanca
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