Nikon 25594, S600 - Coolpix 10MP Digital Camera User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

• D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited.

• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation

provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

B High sensitivity Shooting Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

c More on Playback

D Movies

E Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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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:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the 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 AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or 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 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.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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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 AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (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.

• Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. 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 battery charger

• 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 power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power 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 battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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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 CDROMs 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 one meter (39 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.

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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.

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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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.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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.

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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 c (Shooting/Playback) Button...........................................................................................................8

The e Button....................................................................................................................................................8

The Rotary Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14

Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................15

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................15

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................16

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................18

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................19

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................20

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................21

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................22

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................24

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................26

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................26

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................26

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30

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Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................32

B High sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................. 33

Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode .....................................................................33

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................34

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................34

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................34

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................35

Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject......................................................................................................40

c More on Playback ..................................................................................................................... 42

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................42

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................43

Pictures taken in Face Priority......................................................................................................................43

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................44

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................45

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................46

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................47

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................48

Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................48

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................48

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................48

Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................49

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................49

Using List by Date Mode .................................................................................................................................50

List by Date Menus .............................................................................................................................................51

D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 52

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................52

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................53

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................53

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................54

Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................55

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................55

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 56

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................56

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................58

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Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................59

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................60

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 61

Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................61

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................62

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................62

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................63

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................66

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................67

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................68

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................69

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................................72

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 74

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................74

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu ......................................................75

A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................76

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................78

G Metering ............................................................................................................................................................80

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................81

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................82

F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................83

G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................84

Face Priority.............................................................................................................................................................86

I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................87

Restrictions on Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................88

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................89

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................89

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................91

c Delete ...................................................................................................................................................................92

d Protect ..............................................................................................................................................................92

f Rotate Image...................................................................................................................................................93

h Copy .....................................................................................................................................................................94

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................95

Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................96

a Menus .................................................................................................................................................................96

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................97

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................98

e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................101

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................102

g Vibration Reduction.................................................................................................................................103

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h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 104

u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................104

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................105

k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................105

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................106

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................107

o Video Mode ..................................................................................................................................................107

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................108

r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................110

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................111

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................111

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 111

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 112

Caring for the Camera .....................................................................................................................113

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................115

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................115

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 116

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 120

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 125

Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................128

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 129

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

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Introduction

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10

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Information and Precautions

Introduction

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 97). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

7109

Lens cover closed

1 Shutter-release button..............................24

2 Power-on lamp ...................................20, 105

3 Power switch...................................................20

4 Built-in microphone....................48, 52, 56

5 Built-in flash......................................................28

6 Speaker................................................48, 55, 58

7 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11

Self-timer lamp....................................30, 114

AF-assist illuminator.............. 25, 104, 114

9 Lens ......................................................... 115, 125

10 Lens cover ......................................................113

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

14 15 16 17

12 13

9 10

12 345

Opening the pin cover

1 Monitor ..................................................................6

2 Rotary multi selector......................................9

3 e button ......................................................8

Indicator lamp ................................................56

Flash lamp.........................................................29

Zoom buttons ................................................22

f : wide.......................................................22

g : tele..........................................................22

h : thumbnail playback.....................42

i : playback zoom................................43

j : help ........................................................11

6 Tripod socket

7 d button...................... 10, 34, 53, 75, 89

8 l (delete) button .........26, 27, 48, 55, 59

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................14, 18

10 k (apply selection) button......................9

c (shooting/playback) button

............................................................................ 8, 26

12 Cable connector............................61, 63, 67

13 Pin cover ............................................61, 63, 67

14 Power connector cover .........................111

15 Battery latch .............................................14, 15

16 Memory card slot..........................................18

17 Battery-chamber............................................14

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds. (A 101)

Shooting

Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

1/60

1600

F2.7

1600

F2.7

999

9999

9m59s

131819 14

1617

1 Shooting mode* ...................20, 33, 34, 52

2 Macro mode....................................................31

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 22, 31

4 Focus indicator ..............................................24

5 Flash mode.......................................................28

6 Battery level indicator................................20

7 Vibration reduction icon.......................103

Monitor brightness boost indicator

.........8

“Date not set” indicator ......................... 116

Time zone indicator.................................... 98

10 Date imprint .................................................102

Image mode....................................................76

Movie options ................................................53

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)......................................................................... 20

(b) Movie length ...........................................52

13 Internal memory indicator......................21

14 Aperture .............................................................24

15 Focus area.................................................24, 84

16 Focus area (Face Priority).........................84

17 Focus area (Active child)..........................40

18 Shutter speed .................................................24

19 ISO sensitivity..........................................29, 82

20 Exposure compensation value ............32

21 Self-timer indicator......................................30

22 Color options ..................................................83

23 White balance mode..................................78

24 Continuous shooting mode ..................81

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Playback

Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

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999

999 999

9999

9m59s

9999 9999

9m59s 9m59s

3214

11 12 13

910

15 14

1 Date of recording......................................... 16

2 Protect icon......................................................92

3 Time of recording.........................................16

4 Volume indicator.......................... 48, 55, 58

5 Battery level indicator................................20

6 Monitor brightness boost indicator ....8

Image mode*.................................................. 76

Movie options* ..............................................53

(a) Current frame number/

total number of frames......................26

(b) Movie length ...........................................55

9 Internal memory indicator......................26

10 Voice memo icon .........................................48

11 Voice memo recording guide ..............48

12 Voice memo playback guide ................48

13 Movie playback indicator ........................55

14 List by Date guide........................................49

15 Print-order icon..............................................72

16 Small picture............................................46, 47

17 D-Lighting icon..............................................45

18 Filename .........................................................112

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Basic Operations

The c (Shooting/Playback) Button

The e Button

Press e during shooting to display the shooting-mode selection menu, or during playback to display the playbackmode selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to choose the desired mode.

• Press c to switch between the mode-selection menus

for shooting mode and playback mode.

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

Playback-mode Selection Menu

Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode.

If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26).

Holding down the c button while the power is on will change the monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed on the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing c.

Shooting

Auto mode (A 20)

Scene mode (A 34)

High sensitivity shooting mode (A 33)

Movie mode (A 52)

Setup mode (A 95)

Voice recording mode (A 56)

Play

Playback mode (A 26)

List by date mode (A 49)

Sound file playback mode

(A 58)

Setup mode (A 95)

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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

* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

For Playback

* Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

For the Menu Screen

C Notes on the Rotary Multi Selector

• In many cases, you can choose how to use the rotary multi selector to perform an operation. For

example, rotating the selector clockwise and pressing the selector right may produce the same results. Since the selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions such as “Press the rotary multi selector K” are included only in cases where necessary.

• In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the rotary multi selector is shown

as H, I, J and K.

Flash mode

Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu.

Display n (self-timer)

(A 30) menu.

Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu.

Apply selection.

Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu.

Select options*.

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Select previous picture*.

Select next picture*.

Shooting

Select options1.

Apply selection (go to next screen)

Return to the

previous screen.

Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left while in Shooting/Playback menu (A 8) or Icons menu (A 96) will choose the items.

Pressing right while in text menus (A 96) will go to the next screen.

Shooting menu

Exit

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu.

Shooting menu

Exit

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

The selected option

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

shooting menu

Exit

AF area mode

Exit

Face priority

Manual Center

Auto

AF area mode

Color options

Autofocus mode

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

Press the rotary multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options.

Press the rotary multi selector K or k to apply selection.

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Basic Operations

Introduction

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.

White balance

Exit Back

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Attaching the Camera Strap

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or

when the battery is running low.

1 Connect the power cable.

Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.

2 Charge the battery.

Push 1 and insert the battery into the battery charger 2.

CHARGE lamp starts blinking when battery is inserted 3. Charging is complete when lamp stops blinking 4.

About 100 minutes are required to charge a fully depleted battery.

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Charging the Battery

First Steps

3 Unplug the charger.

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

B Note on the Battery Charger

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii and iv before using the battery charger. The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use with incompatible batteries.

B Note on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 114), before using the battery.

C Note on AC power supply

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon) Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

Flickers

Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera.

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the correct

orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to the position 2.

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Inserting the Battery

First Steps

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown

1. The battery can then be

removed by hand

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode.

D Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode)

The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 105).

Pressing the power switch or the shutter button while the monitor is turned off will turn it on.

When the brightness of the monitor is set to the maximum setting by using the

c button (A 8),

the brightness will not change even if no operations are performed on the camera.

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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.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired language and press k.

For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 9).

3 Choose Yes and press k.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press k.

The home time zone menu is displayed.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set the date. 1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the rotary multi selector I to choose Daylight saving. 2Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option

on and off.

3 Press the rotary multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.

Set time and date?

Ye s

Date

Time zone

London,Casablanca

Daylight saving

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

First Steps

5 Select your home time zone (A 100) and press

The Date menu is displayed.

6 Edit the date.

• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit

the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the cursor in the following order.

D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y

• Press J to return to the previous cursor.

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press k or press K.

The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode.

D Changing the date and time

• To change the current date and time, in the Setup Menu (A 95) go into Date (A 98), choose

Date and follow the instructions starting from step 6 above.

• To change the settings for home time zone or daylight saving time, in the setup menu's Date

item, select and change the setting in Time zone (A 98, 99).

Home time zone

Back

London,Casablanca

Date

DMY

0000

200801

Date

DMY

1015

200805

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First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.

1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.

Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

D Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the

memory card is correctly oriented.

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Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 106). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until

formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S600, be sure to

format them using this camera (A 106).

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data

is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Take out the battery or memory card

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Ye s

Write protect switch

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

(Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on.

Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.

2 Press e.

3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and

press k.

The camera enters A (auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 76

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery

exhausted.

Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Shooting

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Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds (A 101).

When the monitor is turned off, press the power switch or the shutter button to turn it on (A 105).

C Monitor brightness boost

Holding down the c button while the power is on will switch the monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed on the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing c.

D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing d in A (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (A 76), white balance setting (A 78), and to apply continuous shooting (A 81), ISO sensitivity (A 82), color options (A 83) and AF area (A 84), to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.

D Vibration Reduction

Vibration reduction (A 103), when On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is K Normal (3648 × 2736).

Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 45 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.

Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction will be adjusted.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, selftimer lamp, microphone and speaker.

2 Frame the picture.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

Press the zoom button and a monitor indicator will show the current zoom ratio.

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Zoom out

Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (4×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 16×.

The focus area will not be displayed and focus will be on the center of the screen when digital zoom is in effect.

If the crop would be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are added through a process known as interpolation, creating a slightly “grainy” image.

Interpolation will not be applied before the position of the V on the screen; the zoom indicator changes to yellow when interpolation is in effect.

B Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation

If possible, digital zoom will create a picture by cropping the area visible in the monitor to the current Image mode (A 76), increasing magnification without affecting quality, and changing the position of

The amount of zoom available before interpolation is used depends on the option currently selected for image size, as shown in the following table. The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches the maximum zoom ratio possible before interpolation is used, during which the zoom indicator changes from white to yellow.

Digital zoom can be turned off (A 104)

Image Mode Zoom rate Image Mode Zoom rate

hiK

4×

6.4× (1.6 digital zoom)

(maximum optical zoom) N 13.6× (3.4 digital zoom)

L 5.6× (1.4 digital zoom)

16× (4 digital zoom)

Optical zoom (up to 4×).

Digital zoom is in effect.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area. The focus indicator will glow green and the focus area will not be displayed.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture.

Focus and exposure remains locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

When the camera is unable to focus while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus display will blink red. Change the composition and try again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

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F2.7

1/60

1/60 F2.7

Shutter

Speed

Aperture

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

C During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the O(wait) icon will be displayed and the number of exposures remaining display or the movie length display will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

C Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator glow green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a

white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A 85). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D Shutter-release Button

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.

D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (A 104), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take picture.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Rotate the rotary multi selector or press H, I, J or K to display the pictures (

A 9).

Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press c to switch to shooting mode.

When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the rotary multi

selector to select Yes and press k.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

15/05/2008 15:30

0004.JPG

15/05/2008 15:30

Internal memory

indicator

Ye s

Erase 1 image?

Done

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

C Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

C Power on by pressing c

If the c button is pressed continuously while the power is OFF, the power will be switched ON and playback mode will be started up. However, if the last mode selected before the power was switched OFF was Voice recording mode (A 56) or Sound file playback mode (A 58), Sound file playback mode will be started up instead.

C Viewing Pictures

• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

• Pictures taken in Face Priority (A 88 ), while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary)

and displayed.

• When the monitor is turned off, press the power switch or the shutter button to turn it on (A 105).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken. When the confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed, use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press k.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

Option Use Description A

Playback zoom g (i)

Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press

k to return to full-frame playback.

View thumbnails f (h)

Press f (h) to display 4, 9, 16 picture thumbnails.

Record/play voice memo

Press k to record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.

Ye s

Erase 1 image?

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.5-6.5 m (1.6-21.3 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-3.0 m (1.6-9.8 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (A 101).

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

Y Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Flash mode

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Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

B The W (Off) Indicator

Turn vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W):

• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).

• The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused

by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and

try again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If remaining battery level is low after using the flash to shoot, the monitor will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default setting is U (except for some modes in scene mode). When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default flash setting for all modes.

C Red-eye Reduction

The COOLPIX S600 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “redeye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Not recommended when shutter-release timing is essential.

• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.

• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.

Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10 s or

2 s and press k.

10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions

(such as weddings)

2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

10s

Self-timer

F2.7

1/60

F2.71/60

F2.7

1/60

F2.71/60

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.).

1 Press p (macro mode).

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON

and press k.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds.

3 Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture.

The camera can focus at a distance of 3cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned beforeK).

C Macro Mode

If macro mode is turned on in the scene modes below Autofocus mode (A 87) will be set to Fulltime AF.

• Close-up (macro mode on)

• Beach/snow

• Museum

• Copy

In Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.

C The Macro Mode Setting

When macro mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default macro setting for all modes.

Macro mode

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure

compensation).

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust

exposure.

• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.

• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between

-2.0 and +2.0 EV.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

3 The setting is applied.

• The H icon is displayed in the monitor.

C Exposure Compensation Value

When exposure compensation is adjusted in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off returns exposure compensation to 0.0.

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

Exposure compensation

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High sensitivity Shooting Mode

Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode

In high sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 2000, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

1 Enter high sensitivity shooting

mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting B (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

The camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.

B Notes on High sensitivity Shooting Mode

• This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when

shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A 103) Off when using a tripod.

• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

• Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.

D Options that can be used in High sensitivity Shooting

Settings can be changed for Flash mode (A 28), Self-timer (A 30), Macro mode (A 31) and Exposure Compensation (A 32).

Pressing the d button in high sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in shooting menu (except ISO sensitivity) (A 74).

High sensitivity

F2.7

1/60

1/60 F2.7

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

Setting the Scene Mode

1 Enter scene mode by pressing e

in shooting mode, selecting C(use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.

2 Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired scene and press k.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

D Image Mode

A Image mode (A 76) can be set in the Scene menu. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except for movie menu).

s Active child e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn n Copy

b Portrait f Party/indoor j Night landscape o Back light

c Landscape g Beach/snow k Close-up

d Sports h Sunset l Museum

Scene

Exit

Beach/snow

Party/indoor

Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape

Scene menu

F2.7

1/60

F2.71/60

Scene menu

Close-up Museum Copy Back light Image mode

Exit

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Features

* Other settings can be selected.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A28); n, self-timer (A30);

, macro mode (A31); o, exposure compensation (A32); h, AF-assist illumination (A104).

C Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value are cancelled and these settings return to their default scene values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

s Active child

Use when shooting moving subjects such as children or animals. See "Taking pictures for a Moving Subject" (A 40) for details.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m W

n Off p Off o 0.0* h Auto*

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

•

Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (

86) for more information.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.

•

If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto*

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 103) off when using a tripod.

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

•

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

•

While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to

i Normal (3648)

. Shooting will end when the shutter-release

button is released or when 10 pictures are taken continuously.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0* h Off

e Night portrait O

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

•

Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See, “Face Priority” (

86) for more information.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.

• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

n Off

p Off o 0.0

h Auto

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by

camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting in darkly-lit places. Turn Vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod.

m V

n Off

p Off o 0.0

h Auto

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 103) off when using a tripod.

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m U* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Auto*

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off

i Dusk/dawn O

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.)

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 103) off when using a tripod.

j Night landscape O

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

•

Macro mode (A31) will be changed to ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

• The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) when the F glows green. (zoom position is before the G) The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 84). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.

•

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

•

Digital zoom is not available.

•

As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

Vibration reduction (A

103) setting and hold the camera

steadily.

m W* n Off* p On o 0.0* h Auto*

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot. (A 81)

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

Vibration reduction (A 103) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Off

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Auto*

o Back light

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject

Once the subject has been selected, the focus area will automatically follow the subject.

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose s

Active child in the scene menu and press

(A 34).

• A white border is displayed in the center of the monitor.

2 Select a subject.

• Frame the subject in the center of the border and press

- The subject is selected and will be framed by a yellow

double border.

- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,

the single border will glow red. Change the composition and try again.

• Once the selected subject is not visible on the monitor, the double border will disappear and the selection will be cancelled. Select the subject again.

3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• When a double border is displayed:

- Focus will be on the subject framed by the double

border. The double border will glow green once focus has been locked.

- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,

the single border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway and try focusing again.

• When the double border is not displayed:

- Focus will be in the center of the monitor and the

focus area indicator will glow green.

- When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will

blink red. Press the shutter-release button halfway and try focusing again.

Exit

Active child

Night portrait

Sports

Landscape

Por trait

Scene menu

Start

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

• The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

B Active child

• Flash mode (A 28) and exposure compensation(A 32) settings cannot be adjusted after

selecting the subject. If any setting is adjusted after selection of the subject, the selection of the subject will be cancelled. Deleting pictures, adjusting zoom or Image mode settings (A 76) will also cancel the selection of the subject .

• In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected

(A 25), the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this occur, switch to AF area mode (Manual or Center), refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 85).

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When print set (A 72) and protected pictures (A 92) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures Use the rotary multi selector to choose pictures. 9

Change number of pictures displayed

f (h)

g (i)

When f (h) is pressed, display picture thumbnails in the following order:

4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16

When g (i) is pressed, the number of thumbnails changes reversely.

–

Cancel thumbnail playback

Press k.26

Switch to shooting mode

Press c to return to the last shooting mode selected.

1/ 10

Protect

Film frames

Print Set

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.

• The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

Pictures taken in Face Priority

When enlarging pictures taken in Face Priority (A 86), pressing

g in full-frame playback will enlarge the picture

using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point.

• If several faces are recognized, the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point, and pressing the rotary multi selector

H, I, J or K will enable you to switch between the people's faces.

• Pressing

g (i) or f (h) will change the magnification ratio and return back to

the normal enlargement rate.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom increases each time g (i) is pressed, to a maximum of 10×.

–

Zoom out f (h)

Zoom decreases each time f (h) is pressed. When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

–

View other areas of picture

Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture.

Switch to fullframe playback

Press k.26

Crop picture

Press d to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX S600 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 112). The editing features described below are available.

C Picture Editing

• The COOLPIX S600 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S600

digital cameras.

• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S600 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may

not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or

on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

D Original Pictures and Edited

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The

original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Edited copies have the same transfer marking as the original but are not marked for printing

(A 72) or protecting (A 92).

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A 45)

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Crop (A 46)

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Small picture (A 47)

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

2nd editing

1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture

D-Lighting –

✔✔

Crop –––

Small picture –––

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 42) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu will be shown.

2 Choose D-Lighting with the rotary multi

selector and press k.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

3 Choose OK and press k.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press k.

D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback.

D More Information

See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

Playback menu

Print set Slide show Delete Protect

D-Lighting

Exit

Cancel

D-Lighting

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Editing Pictures

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Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26)

to zoom in on the image.

Crop can be done by enlarging above the current magnification ratio on the portrait image displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use Rotate Image (

93) to change the

position of the portrait images to landscape before enlarging it.

2 Refine copy composition.

Press g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the

picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

3 Press d.

4 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes

and press k.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press k.

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).

When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the small picture icon

l or m is

displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.

D More Information

See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

• K 3,648 × 2,736 • d 3,072 × 2,304 • e 2,592 × 1,944 • f 2,272 × 1,704

• g 2,048 × 1,536 • h 1,600 × 1,200 • i 1,280 × 960 • j 1,024 × 768

• k 640 × 480 • l 320 × 240 • m 160 × 120

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Editing Pictures

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Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 42) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

Pictures can also be selected by using Thumbnail Rotary Display

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Small

pic. and press k.

3 Choose the desired copy size and press k.

4 Choose Yes and press k.

A new, smaller copy is created. To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press k.

D More Information

See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

Option Description

l 640×480

Suited to television playback.

m 320×240

Suited to display on web pages.

n 160×120

Suitable for e-mail attachments.

Rotate image

Copy

Playback menu

Exit

Small pic.

320×240

640×480

160×120

Small pic.

Exit

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Create small picture file?

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 26).

Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

• During recording, o and p blink in the monitor display.

Playing Voice Memos

Press k while a picture is displayed in fullframe playback mode to play voice memo. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or k is pressed again.

• Pictures with voice memos can be recognized by the q icon.

• Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press l. Use the rotary multi selector to choose w and press k. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

B Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are

deleted.

• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo

can be recorded.

• The COOLPIX S600 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

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Viewing Pictures by Date

In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In fullframe playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When d is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, protection and transfer.

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

1 Enter list by date mode by pressing

e in playback mode, selecting

C (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.

Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

2 Choose the desired date and press k.

Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.

The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame. Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to

the date list.

List by date

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Using List by Date Mode

The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.

B Notes on List by Date Mode

• Up to 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.

• Pictures taken with no date stamp are not listed in these modes.

To Use Description A

Select date Use the rotary multi selector to select a date. 9

Switch to full-frame playback

Press k to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Press f (h) in full-frame playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.

Delete picture

Press l after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press k to delete all pictures taken on the selected date.

View list by date menu

Press d to display the list by date menu. 51

View playbackmode menu

Press e to display the playback-mode selection menu.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Viewing Pictures by Date

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List by Date Menus

Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.

D-Lighting* A 45 Print set A 72 Slide show A 91 Delete A 92 Protect A 92 Rotate image* A 93 Small pic.* A 47 * During full-frame playback only

When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 49), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press d.

B Print Set

When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates? will be displayed. Select Yes to add the new print to the existing marking. Select No to remove the existing print and leave only the new marking.

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Movies

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.

1 Enter movie mode by pressing e

in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.

Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

B Recording Movies

• Flash mode (A 28), exposure compensation (A 32) and Self-timer (A 30)cannot be used. Macro

mode (A 31) is available in all modes.

• Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or

change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Digital zoom cannot be used just

before recording a movie, but up to 2

× digital zoom can be applied while movies are recorded.

D Changing Movie Settings

• Movie options or Autofocus mode can be changed (A 53).

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Movies

The Movie Menu

Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 54) settings can be changed from the

movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.

All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file length for movies taken with this camera is 10 minutes. Up to 10 minutes of the remaining file length will be displayed on the screen while shooting.

D More Information

See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

Option Image size and frame rate

I TV movie 640 (default setting)

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

S Small size 320

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Option

Internal memory

(approx.45 MB)

Memory card

(256 MB)

I TV movie 640 (default setting)

32 sec. 2 min. 50 sec.

S Small size 320 1 min. 22 sec. 7 min. 14 sec.

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The Movie Menu

Movies

Autofocus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Option Description

A Single AF

(default setting)

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting.

B Full-time AF

Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

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Movies

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options (A 53) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.

Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.

Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Deleting Movie Files

Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 26), or when selected in thumbnail (A 42) playback mode . A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or choose No and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while k is pressed.

Resume playback.

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

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Volume indicator

Pausing

During playback

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

1 Enter voice recording mode by

pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

2 Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to start recording.

The indicator lamp lights during recording. If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins, the camera's auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off even when the monitor brightness boost (A 8) is activated.

See, “Operations During Recording” (A 57) for more information.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after 60 minutes of recording on the memory card.

D More Information

See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

Voice recording

00:05:00

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Making Voice Recordings

Voice Recordings

Operations During Recording

To Press Description

Reactivate the monitor

If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.

Pause/resume recording

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Record indicator

Progress indicator

Time remaining

Date of recording

Length of recording

File number

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Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

1 Enter sound file playback mode by

pressing e in playback mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.

Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 56) to display the select sound file screen.

2 Choose the desired file and press k.

The selected file will be played back.

Sound file playback

Select sound le

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Playing Voice Recordings

Voice Recordings

Operations During Playback

Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector

J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Deleting Sound Files

Press l during playback or after selecting a sound file (use the rotary multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose Yes and press k. To cancel deletion, choose No and press k.

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L

Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused: Resume playback.

End Q End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.

Sound file playback

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File number

Playback time

Progress indicator

Date and time of recording

Length of recording

Volume

File will be deleted. OK?

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Voice Recordings

Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press d in the select sound file screen

(A 58, step 2).

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

option and press k.

q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card

r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory

3 Choose the copy option and press k.

Selected files: Proceed to step 4

Copy all files: Proceed to step 5

4 Choose the desired file.

Press the rotary multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the rotary multi selector K again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.

• Press k to finalize file selection.

5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press k.

Copying starts.

C Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX S600 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera.

C No sound file. Message

If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when E is selected (A 58, step 1), the message No sound file. will be displayed. Press d to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.

Copy sound files

Exit

Camera to card

Copy all files

Exit

Selected files

Select sound les

Exit Select

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures taken will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting an AV Cable

When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 95) > Video mode. (A 107)

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S600

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional)

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer (A 64).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

B Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S600 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:.

Nikon Transfer will start.

Windows XP

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action.. Nikon Transfer will start.

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull

the connector at an angle. Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.

• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

•

To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A60, 89, 94).

Start Transfer button

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D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files

• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a

picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-

compatible audio player.

D Image File Names and Folder Names

See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 112) for more information.

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Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 128) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

B Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S600 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s Print set menu (A 72).

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing

using Print set option (A 72)

Connect to printer (A 67)

Print pictures one at a

time (A 68)

Print multiple pictures (A 69)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

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Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Print selection

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 67), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired picture and press k.

Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose Copies and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose Paper size and press k.

5 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Print selection

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PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in.

100 × 150 mm

4 × 6 in.

Exit

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6 Choose Start print and press k.

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 67), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Paper

size and press k.

3 Choose the desired Paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

002/004

Cancel

Printing

Current print/ total number of prints

Print menu

Print all images

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in.

100 × 150 mm

4 × 6 in.

Exit

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4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures (Up to a total of 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Rotate the rotary multi selector or press J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print menu

Print all images

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Exit

Back

Print selection 10

Print selection

Start print

Cancel

Exit

010 prints

Print all images

Start print

Cancel

Exit

012 prints

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5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

B Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

DPOF printing

Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 72).

• The menu shown at right will be displayed.

• To print, choose Start print and press k.

• Choose Cancel and press k to return to the

print menu.

• To view the current print order, choose View

images and press k. To print pictures, press

k again.

DPOF printing

Cancel

View images

010 prints

Start print

Exit

Back

View images 10

002/010

Cancel

Printing

Current print/ total number of prints

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 128). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1 Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print

set and press k.

The print set menu is displayed.

3 Choose Select images and press k.

4 Choose the pictures (Up to a total of 99) and

number of copies (up to nine) of each.

Rotate the rotary multi selector to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete.

Playback menu

Print set Slide show Delete Protect

D-Lighting

Exit

Print set

Delete print set

Exit

Select images

Back

Print selection

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5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.

B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 128) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the

supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 71).

• Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.

C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

C Note on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

D Date Imprint

When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option (A 102) in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen.

Print set

Exit

Info

Date

Done

15/05/2008 15:30

0004.JPG

15/05/2008 15:30

15.05.2008

15 .05 .20 08

15.05.2008

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu and high sensitivity menu contain the following options.

Image mode can change the settings for menus of other shooting modes (except movie menu).

See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A 88).

This setting cannot be set in the high sensitivity menu.

A Image mode

A 76

Choose image size and quality.

B White balance

A 78

Match white balance to the light source.

G Metering A 80

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

C Continuous

A 81

Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

E ISO sensitivity

A 82

Control camera’s sensitivity to light.

F Color options

A 83

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

G AF area mode A 84

Choose where the camera focuses.

I Autofocus mode

A 87

Choose how the camera focuses.

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Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu

Enter A (auto) or high sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting A (auto) or B (high sensitivity), and then pressing k. Press d to display the shooting menu or high sensitivity menu.

• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the shooting or high sensitivity menu, press d.

Shooting

Shooting menu

Exit

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

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A Image Mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7).

D Image Mode

Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except movie menu).

Option Size (pixels) Description

h High (3648 P) 3,648 × 2,736

Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Normal (3648) (default setting)

3,648 × 2,736

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

K Normal (3072) 3,072 × 2,304

L Normal (2592) 2,592 × 1,944

M Normal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536

Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

N PC screen (1024) 1,024 × 768

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

O TV screen (640) 640 × 480

Suited to full-screen display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”.

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Setting

Internal memory

(approx. 45 MB)

Memory card1

(256 MB)

Print size (printed at

300 dpi; cm/in.)

h High (3648 P) 95031 × 23/12.2 × 9.1

i Normal (3648) 16 90 31 × 23/12.2 × 9.1

K Normal (3072) 22 120 26 × 19.5/10.2 × 7.7

L Normal (2592) 31 170 22 × 16.5/8.7 × 6.5

M Normal (2048) 49 270 17 × 13/6.7 × 5.1

N PC screen (1024) 159 850 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.8

O TV screen (640) 319 1,700 5 × 4/2 × 1.6

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B White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

B Flash Mode

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Please refer to “Preset Manual” for more information(A 79).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with the flash mode.

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Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose b

Preset manual in the White balance menu,

and press k.

The camera zooms in.

3 Choose Measure.

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press k.

4 Frame the reference object.

5 Press k.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded.

B Note on Preset Manual

Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.

White balance

Exit

Auto

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Auto

Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent

Preset manual

Exit

Measure

Cancel

Preset manual

Exit

Measure

Cancel

Reference object frame

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G Metering

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

B Note on Metering

When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not shown in the monitor.

D Metering Area

The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected.

G Matrix (default setting)

Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.

q Center-weighted

Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 85) to meter off-center subjects.

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C Continuous

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous or BSS, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

B Note on Continuous Shooting

The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

B Note on BSS

BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

U Single (default setting)

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at a rate of about

1.0 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to i Normal (3648).

Shooting will end when the shutter-release button is released or when 10 pictures are taken continuously.

BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.

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E ISO Sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

At the settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 100, the E icon will be displayed (A 29).

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.

100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

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F Color Options

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

Record pictures in black-and-white.

q Sepia

Record pictures in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

u Pastel

Change to a pastel shade.

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G AF Area Mode

Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used.

z Face priority

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 86) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will switch to Auto, and the camera will automatically select the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.

w Auto (default setting)

Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.

x Manual

This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to select from 99 focus areas in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus-area selection screen is displayed. To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash, macro, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press k. To return to the focus-area selection screen, press k.

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AF area

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D Focus Lock

To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area indicator is green.

3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway

and recompose the picture.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to

shoot.

D More Information

See, “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

y Center

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used.

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Face Priority

Face Priority will take effect when AF area mode is set to Face priority, or when Scene mode is set to Portrait or Night portrait. The camera will automatically recognize human faces that are facing the camera and set focus on the faces.

1 Frame a picture

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border.

If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by the double border and the rest by a single border. Up to 5 people's faces can be recognized.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway

Focus will be on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green once focus has been locked.

When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway and try focusing again.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

B Notes about Face-Priority

• In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto.

• In the Portrait and Night portrait settings of scene mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, focus will be set on the center of the screen.

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera

• The camera's ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

• In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 25), the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this occur, switch to AF area mode (Manual or Center), refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 85).

• Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and displayed.

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I Autofocus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

B Notes on Autofocus Mode

Autofocus mode will be fixed at Single AF when AF area mode (A 84) is set to Face priority.

A Single AF (default setting)

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

B Full-time AF

Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects.

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Restrictions on Camera Settings

Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.

Flash mode

Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous or BSS. Applied setting is restored when Single is selected.

Self-timer

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous. Applied Continuous settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

White balance

White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Blackand-white, Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options. Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color or Pastel is selected.

Autofocus Mode

Autofocus mode will be fixed at Single AF when AF area mode is set to Face priority.

Changing AF area mode to any setting other than Face priority will revert to the original setting for autofocus mode.