Nikon 5149EB User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 5
Shooting and Playback 14
Using ViewNX 2 20
Other Functions 26
For Your Safety 32

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6500 digital camera. This guide introduces the procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety” (pages 32–35) before using the camera.
For more detailed information, please refer to the digital Reference Manual, which is located on the included CD-ROM. For
information on viewing the camera’s digital Reference Manual, see “Viewing the “Reference Manual CD”” described below.
Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options.

Internet

Please visit the Nikon support home page, where you can:

• Search Nikon’s continuously updated Knowledge Database for the latest te chnical support information.

• Use “Ask Nikon a Question” to receive a prompt reply from a Nikon professional advisor to your e-mail.

• Download the latest versions of Nikon software or firmware updates for your p roduct, or register to receive e-mail

notification for software or firmware updates.
For customers in the United States: www.nikontechusa.com
For customers in Canada: help.nikon.ca (English), nikoncanada-fr.custhelp.com (Français)
For customers in Mexico: nikon.com.mx/soporte
For customers in Brazil: http://nikon.com.br

Telephone

Please call for technical support and other product assistance. Our professional advisers are standing by to help with your
digital camera needs.
For customers in the United States: 1-800-NIKON-UX (1-800-645-6689)
For customers in Canada: 1-877-534-9910
For customers in Mexico: 001-888-565-5452
For customers in Brazil: 0800-886-4566 (0800-88 NIKON)

Viewing the “Reference Manual CD”

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe website.

1 Start the computer and insert the “Reference Manual CD”.
2 Double-click the CD (COOLPIX S6500) icon in Compu ter or My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS).
3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display the language selection screen.

Click a language and follow the links to view the Reference Manual.

An Important Notice about Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuit ry. Only Nikon accessories,
such as battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters, and AC adapters are certified by Nikon specifically for your NikonCOOLPIX
camera and are engineered and tested to operate wi thin the requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES MAY DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND WILL VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
Genuine Nikon accessories are available through your Nikon-authorized dealer.

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Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you
purchased the camera.

COOLPIX S6500

Digital Camera

USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable

Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion

EG-CP16

Battery EN-EL19

(with battery case)

ViewNX 2 CD Reference Manual CD

Charging AC Adapter

EH-70P*

• Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Warranty

* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that

requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or

region of purchase (A8). The included charging AC adapter is EH-70P in

countries other than Brazil, and EH-69C in Brazil.
NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory card,”
is not provided.

A: This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

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Parts of the Camera

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Power switch/power-on lamp
Zoom control

2

Shutter-release button

3

Charge lamp/flash lamp

4

b (e movie-record) button

5

A (shooting mode) button

6

c (playback) button

7

Multi selector

8

k (apply selection) button

9

l (delete) button

10

d button

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Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

12

Monitor

13

4

5

6

7
8

9

10

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12

3

2

4

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First Steps

Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap

Step 2 Insert the Battery and Memory Card

If a memory card is inserted, images will be saved on the memory card when you
take images. If a memory card is not inserted, images will be saved in the camera’s
internal memory (approximately 25 MB).

2.

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

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2.

2 Insert the included EN-EL19 battery

(rechargeable Li-ion battery).

• Use the battery to push the orange battery
latch up in the direction indicated by the
arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

• When the battery is inserted correctly, the
battery latch will lock the battery in place.

Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.

Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

2.

3 Insert the memory card.

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

Inserting the Memory Card Correctly

Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards could damage the camera or the
memory card. Be sure to check that the memory

card is in the correct orientation.

Memory card slot

Battery latch

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4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off
before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Removing the Battery

• To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot
cover and slide the orange battery latch up in the direction
indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by
hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle.

Removing the Memory Card

• Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially
eject the card, and then remove the card. Do not pull it at an
angle.

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Step 3 Charge the Battery

Use the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P and USB cable to charge the included
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 while it is in the camera.

3.

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P.

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug
adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter
firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected,
attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the
product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or

region in which the camera was purchased.
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in
Argentina and Korea.

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3.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera

to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,

and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

Charge lamp

USB cable (included)

• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.

• About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

3.

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then

Electrical outlet

disconnect the USB cable.

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Step 4 Turn On the Camera

Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The power-on lamp (green) will light and then the
monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when
the monitor turns on).

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter
standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for
approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the
following operations:
➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)

button, or b (e movie-record) button

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Step 5 Select a Language and Set the Camera Clock

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and
the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
Use the multi selector to make the settings.

The Multi Selector

Press the multi selector up (H), down (I), left (J), or
right (K), or press the k button.

Selects the item
above.

Selects the item to
the left, returns to
the previous screen.

Selects the item
below.

Selects the item to
the right, continues

to the next screen.
Applies the current
selection.

5.

Language

1

Cancel

Press H or I to select the desired
language and press the k button.

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Time zone and date

5.

2

Choose time zone and
set date and time?

Yes

No

Cancel

Press H or I to select Yes and press
the k button.

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5.

3

New York, Toronto, Lima

Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press H
to enable the daylight saving time function.

• When the daylight saving time

function is enabled, W is displayed

Back

Press J or K to select your home time
zone and press the k button.

above the map.

• Press I to disable the daylight saving

time function.

5.

Date format

4

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

Press H or I to select the date format
and press the k button.

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5.

5

Date and time

M

0 1

Y

D

201 3

0 1

00

00

Edit

Edit the date and time.

• Select a field: Press K or J (changes

between M, D, Y, hour, and minute).

• Edit the date and time: Press H or I.

• Confirm the setting: Select the

minute field and press the k button.

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Date and time

5.

6

05/15/2013 15:30

OK?

Yes

No

Press H or I to select Ye s and press
the k button.

• When settings are finished, the lens
extends and the camera switches to
shooting mode.

C Imprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking Images

After setting the date and time, enable the Print date option in the z (setup) menu (A29).
Display the z (setup) menu using the following procedure and change the settings.
Press the d button ➝ press the multi selector J ➝ press H or I to select the z (setup)
menu icon and press the k button ➝ press H or I to select an item and press the k
button.

C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

Just as described under “Imprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking Images”
above, display the z (setup) menu (A29) and set Language or Time zone and date.

The next step explains basic shooting operations using A (auto) mode.

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Shooting and Playback

Step 1 Check the Battery Level and the Number of

Exposures Remaining

Battery level indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high.

The battery level is low.

B

Prepare to charge or replace the
battery.

N

Battery exhausted.

Cannot take images.
Charge or replace the battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be saved
in the internal memory (approximately 25 MB).

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures
remaining

25m

0s

850

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