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Effective Optical Megapixels Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
Huge, Bright ISO Capability 4 Way Image Touch Screen Stabilization LCD

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Key Features

1 0.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens 3 for incredibly sharp, clear images ouch Screen operation on huge, T bright 3.0-inch high resolution LCD 4 Way VR Image Stabilization SO 2000 capability I cene Auto Selector S 7 scene modes including Food Mode 1 uick Retouch Q Four Movie Modes with Sound mart Portrait System includes S mile Mode S The camera automatically takes the shot when the subject smiles Blink Proof Camera automatically takes two shots when the subject smiles and saves the shot in which the subjects eyes are open n-Camera Red-Eye Fix I Automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again nhanced Face-Priority AF E Nikons face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces faster than ever. Up to 12 faces can be detected and Face priority AE adjusts brightness of the subjects face -Lighting D Rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed
Digital Camera Specifications
Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight: Approx. 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. 91 x 57 x 20 mm excluding projections Approx. 4.1 oz. (115 g) without battery and SD/SDHC memory card
compact stylish and with new touch screen technology the COOLPIX S230 redefines the compact digital camera category. Its newly designed 3-inch Touch Screen has all shooting and playback functions at ones fingertips. Advanced features such as scene auto selector, motion detection and smile mode add to the COOLPIX S230s appeal.
Nikons smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikons comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.
4 way VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake for sharper results
ikons Electronic VR image stabilization compensates for the effects N of camera shake by adjusting the shutter speed and ISO to reduce image blur. otion Detection automatically detects a moving subject and adjusts shutter M speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement. igh ISO 2000 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting H in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. ikons original Best Shot Selector automatically takes up to 10 shots N while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image.
Intuitive operation coupled with eye-catching elegance
The COOLPIX S230 offers a fun new approach to intuitive operation using its new 3-inch widescreen touch panel LCD for most shooting and playback functions.
The fun of fingertip shooting control
Touch your subject on the LCD to set the autofocus and exposure fter selecting your subject, touch the Portrait One-Touch Zoom button A for three-step automatic zoom from the waist up, from the chest and up, or close-up of the face.
Playback fun and editing versatility at your fingertips
Touch controls add a new dimension of fun to viewing images on the amazing 3-inch touch panel LCD, from selecting thumbnail images with your fingers to scrolling through full-size images. Plus, you can use the Paint Function to personalize your images by writing on the screen with the supplied stylus.

Sample photos for illustrative purposes Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. February Nikon Inc.
Nikons Scene Auto Selector
Automatically recognizes the scene and selects from one of six scene modes for best results. The COOLPIX S230 will choose, Portrait, Night Portrait, Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night Landscape or Backlight mode.
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Upgrading the Firmware for the COOLPIX S230
Upgrading the Firmware for the

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Thank you for choosing a Nikon product. This guide describes how to upgrade the firmware for the COOLPIX S230 digital camera. If you are not confident that you can perform the update successfully, the update can be performed by a Nikon service representative. Important The camera may be damaged if power is interrupted or camera controls are operated during the update. Do not turn the camera off, remove or disconnect the power source, or operate camera controls during the update. If the update is not completed successfully and the camera becomes inoperable, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Get ready

To upgrade the camera firmware, you will need: The camera A computer equipped with an SD card reader or card slot One of the following power sources: An EH-62D AC adapter
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A fully-charged EN-EL10 rechargeable Li-ion battery A Nikon-approved memory card that has been formatted in the camera (note that formatting permanently deletes any data the card may contain; be sure to back up any important files to a computer before formatting the card) s Manual The camera User
Check the current camera firmware version
Turn the camera on. Tap to display the menus and tap the (setup) icon.
The setup menu will be displayed in the camera monitor. Tap and to display Firmware version and tap to select.
The current firmware version will be displayed. This upgrade can be used with firmware version 1.0.
to exit to the setup menu and then turn the camera off.
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Download and extract the new firmware
Right-click an empty area of the desktop and select New > Folder from the menu that appears. Name the new folder as desired.
Right-click the I agree - Begin download link on the download site and select Save Target As. Save the file to the folder created in Step 3-1. Open the folder created in Step 3-1 and double-click the downloaded F-S230V11W.exe file to extract the following files to an S230Update folder in the new folder:
Folder containing camera firmware firmware: firmware.bin: Camera firmware (in firmware folder)
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S230Update folder

firmware folder
Copy the firmware to the memory card
The firmware can be copied to the camera memory card using a computer equipped with a card reader or card slot.
Insert a formatted memory card in the card reader or card slot. If Nikon Transfer is installed, it may start automatically; select Exit from the File menu to exit Nikon Transfer.
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Windows 7/Windows Vista Under Windows 7/Windows Vista, an AutoPlay dialog may be displayed. Click.
Windows XP Under Windows XP, a Removable Disk dialog may be displayed. Click Cancel.
The memory card will appear in Computer (Windows 7/Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP) as a removable disk. Copy the firmware folder from the S230Update folder to the removable disk.
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S230Update folder When copying is complete, open the firmware folder on the removable disk and confirm that it contains the file firmware.bin.
Right click the removable disk and select Eject from the menu that appears. Remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Update the camera firmware
During the update, do not: Remove the memory card Turn the camera off Unplug or disconnect the AC adapter Remove the battery Subject the camera to powerful electromagnetic noise Any of the above actions could cause the camera to become inoperable.
Insert the memory card containing the firmware into the camera memory card slot. Turn the camera on. Tap to display the menus and tap the (setup) icon.
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A firmware update dialog will be displayed. Tap Yes to begin the update.
The message shown at right will be displayed while the update is in progress.
The message shown at right will be displayed when the update is complete.

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Confirm that the update was completed successfully. 6-1.Turn the camera off and remove the memory card. 6-2.Check the camera firmware version as described in Step 2, Check the current camera firmware version. 6-3.If the version displayed is 1.1, the update was successful.
If the update was not successful, contact a Nikon service representative.
Format the memory card. This completes the firmware update.
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