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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or
Charging AC Adapter, unplug the
Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative 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 removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or
Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter
EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).
• 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.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following precautions when handling the
Charging AC Adapter
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the
plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near
the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when using the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than
1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital
Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.
Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
COOLPIX S640
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• 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:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8
The A (shooting mode) Button...................................................................................................................8
The c (playback) Button .................................................................................................................................9
The Rotary Multi Selector................................................................................................................................10
The d button ...................................................................................................................................................12
Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................12
Help Displays ..........................................................................................................................................................13
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down ........................................13
Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................13
First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 14
Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14
Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................15
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................19
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................20
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................22
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................22
A
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 24
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................24
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................25
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................26
Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................27
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................28
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................30
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................30
Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................30
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................32
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................32
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...............................................................................................34
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................35
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Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................36
C
Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 37
Shooting in Scene Mode ...................................................................................................................37
Choosing a Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................37
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................38
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) .............45
Taking Pictures in Food Mode.....................................................................................................................47
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................49
F
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) .............................................. 51
Using Smart Portrait Mode...............................................................................................................51
Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................52
s
Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode........................................... 54
Subject Tracking Mode......................................................................................................................54
Subject Tracking Menu ....................................................................................................................................56
c
More on Playback/In-Camera Editing................................................................................. 57
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................57
Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................59
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................60
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) ..........................................................................61
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode ...................................................................................................61
Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................62
List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................63
Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)...............................................................................................64
Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode .........................................................................................64
Auto Sort Mode ....................................................................................................................................................66
Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................66
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................67
Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................67
Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................68
Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................68
Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................69
Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch.....................................................................71
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................72
Making Skin Appear Smoother: Skin Softening................................................................................73
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................74
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................75
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Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 76
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................76
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................77
D Selecting Movie Options..........................................................................................................................77
I Autofocus Mode ..........................................................................................................................................77
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................78
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................78
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 79
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................79
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................80
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................80
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...............................................................81
Charging While Connecting to a Computer ......................................................................................84
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................85
Connecting the Camera to a Printer........................................................................................................86
Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................88
Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................89
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................92
d
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 95
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................95
Displaying the Shooting Menu ..................................................................................................................95
A Image Mode ...................................................................................................................................................96
B White Balance................................................................................................................................................98
G Metering........................................................................................................................................................ 100
C Continuous.................................................................................................................................................. 101
E ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................ 102
F Color Options.............................................................................................................................................. 103
G AF-Area Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 104
I Autofocus Mode....................................................................................................................................... 108
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously.................................................................... 109
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 110
Displaying the Playback Menu................................................................................................................. 110
b Slide Show.................................................................................................................................................... 112
c Delete............................................................................................................................................................... 113 d Protect .......................................................................................................................................................... 113
f Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................... 114
h Copy................................................................................................................................................................. 115
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 116
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 117
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a Menus ............................................................................................................................................................. 118
c Welcome Screen....................................................................................................................................... 119
d Date .................................................................................................................................................................. 120
e Monitor Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 123
f Date Imprint ................................................................................................................................................ 124
g Vibration Reduction............................................................................................................................... 125
U Motion Detection..................................................................................................................................... 126
h AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................ 127 u Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................................................. 127
i Sound Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 128 k Auto Off ......................................................................................................................................................... 128
l/m Format Memory/Format Card.................................................................................................. 129
n Language....................................................................................................................................................... 130 o Video Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 130
V Charge by Computer ............................................................................................................................. 131
d Blink Warning ............................................................................................................................................. 132
p Reset All.......................................................................................................................................................... 134
r Firmware Version .................................................................................................................................... 136
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................137
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 137
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 138
File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 139
Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 140
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 142
Storage .................................................................................................................................................................... 143
Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 144
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 148
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 154
Supported Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 157
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 158
