Nikon COOLPIX S550 Owner Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
B High Sensitivity Mode
C Shooting Suited for the Scene
a Smile Mode
c More on Playback
D Movies
E Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
i
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or 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.
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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.
For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using the
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a
Battery Charger MH-64 (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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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing 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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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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 (Mode) Button..................................................................................................................................8
The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9
The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11
Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11
Shutter-release Button.....................................................................................................................................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
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31
Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................32
B High Sensitivity Mode................................................................................................................ 33
Shooting in the High Sensitivity 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 Panorama..................................................................................................................41
a Smile Mode....................................................................................................................................43
Shooting in the Smile Mode ............................................................................................................43
The Smile Menu....................................................................................................................................45
Adding to List.........................................................................................................................................................45
c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 46
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................46
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................47
Pictures taken in Face Priority......................................................................................................................47
Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................48
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................49
Compensating Blurring After Shooting: Electronic VR.................................................................50
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................51
g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................52
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................53
Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................53
Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................54
Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................54
Viewing Pictures by Date..................................................................................................................55
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode..........................................................................................................55
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................56
Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode ..................................................................................57
Calendar and List by Date Menus..............................................................................................................58
Viewing Smile Pictures.......................................................................................................................59
Viewing Pictures Shooting in the Smile Mode..................................................................................59
Smile Menu in Playback Mode....................................................................................................................60
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D Movies .............................................................................................................................................61
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................61
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................62
Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................62
Electronic VR...........................................................................................................................................................63
Autofocus mode ..................................................................................................................................................63
Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................64
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................66
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................66
E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 67
Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................67
Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................69
Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................70
Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................71
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 72
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................72
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................73
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................73
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................74
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................77
Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................78
Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................79
Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................80
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................83
d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 85
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................85
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu......................................................86
A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................87
B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................89
C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................91
E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................93
F Color Options .................................................................................................................................................93
G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................94
Q Distortion Control .......................................................................................................................................97
Restrictions on Camera Settings................................................................................................................98
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................99
Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................99
b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................101
c Delete................................................................................................................................................................102
d Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................102
f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................103
h Copy..................................................................................................................................................................104
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................105
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................106
a Menus ..............................................................................................................................................................106
c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................107
d Date....................................................................................................................................................................108
e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................111
f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................112
w Electronic VR ................................................................................................................................................114
h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................115
u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................115
i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................116
k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................116
l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................117
n Language ........................................................................................................................................................118
o Video Mode ..................................................................................................................................................118
d Blink Warning ..............................................................................................................................................118
p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................120
r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................122
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................123
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 123
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................123
Image/Sound File.............................................................................................................................. 124
Image/Sound File and Folder Names..................................................................................................124
Cropped Image Size........................................................................................................................................125
Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................126
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................128
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................129
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................130
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................134
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................140
Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................143
Index......................................................................................................................................................144
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 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:
This icon marks cautions,
information that should be read
B
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
C
the camera.
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 appear 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.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
D
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
A
in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
Introduction
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.
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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:
Introduction
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/
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
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
NIKON WARRANTY.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL11
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).
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Information and Precautions
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 i llegal cop ies 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 107). Any pictures registered in Add to list (A 45) will
be completely removed using Remove from list. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
Introduction
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Introduction
23 41
Lens cover closed
65
1 Shutter-release button..............................24
2 Power-on lamp ...................................20, 116
3 Power switch...................................................20
Self-timer lamp....................................30, 127
4
AF-assist illuminator.............. 25, 115, 127
5 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11
4
8 97
6 Built-in flash......................................................28
7 Lens .........................................................128, 140
8 Lens cover ......................................................126
9 Built-in microphone....................53, 61, 67
Parts of the Camera
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7 9 10 14 15 16 176
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1 Monitor ..................................................................6
2 Multi selector......................................................9
3 e (mode) button....................................8
Zoom buttons ................................................22
f : wide .......................................................22
g : tele..........................................................22
4
h : thumbnail playback.....................46
i : playback zoom................................47
j : help........................................................11
Indicator lamp ................................................67
5
Flash lamp.........................................................29
6 Tripod socket
7 Speaker................................................54, 66, 69
4
5
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12
11
8 Multi connector.............................72, 74, 78
Battery-chamber/
9
memory card slot cover....................14, 18
10 d button...................... 10, 34, 62, 86, 99
11 l (delete) button......... 26, 27, 54, 66, 70
12 k (apply selection) button......................9
c (shooting/playback) button
13
............................................................................8, 26
14 Power connector cover.........................123
15 Memory card slot..........................................18
16 Battery-chamber............................................14
17 Battery latch.............................................14, 15
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Parts of the Camera
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
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The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will
display only for a few seconds (A 111).
Shooting
4
5
24
23
22
21
1 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 34, 61
2 Macro mode....................................................31
3 Zoom indicator......................................22, 31
4 Exposure lock..................................................42
5 Focus indicator..............................................24
6 Flash mode.......................................................28
7 Battery level indicator................................20
8 Electronic VR icon .....................................114
9 Distortion control.........................................97
“Date not set” indicator.........................130
10
Time zone indicator.................................108
11 Date imprint .................................................112
Image mode....................................................87
12
Movie options ................................................62
*
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14 Internal memory indicator......................21
15 Aperture.............................................................24
16 Focus area.................................................24, 94
17 Focus area (Face Priority).................24, 94
18 Shutter speed.................................................24
19 ISO sensitivity..........................................29, 93
20 Exposure compensation value............32
21 Self-timer indicator......................................30
22 Color options ..................................................93
23 White balance mode..................................89
24 Continuous shooting mode..................91
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a Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures)..............................................20
b Movie length..............................................61
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1 Date of recording.........................................16
2 Time of recording.........................................16
3 Volume indicator.......................... 53, 66, 69
4 Battery level indicator................................20
a Compensated image
5
b Electronic VR not available..... 50, 114
Image mode*..................................................87
6
Movie options*..............................................62
a Current frame number/
7
total number of frames....................... 26
b Movie length .............................................66
8 Internal memory indicator......................26
* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.
9 Electronic VR guide.....................................50
10 Movie playback indicator........................66
11 Calendar/List by Date guide..........55, 56
12 Print-order icon..............................................83
13 Small picture....................................................52
14 D-Lighting icon..............................................49
15 Protect icon...................................................102
16 Voice memo icon.........................................53
17 File number and type.............................124
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Basic Operations
The c (Shooting/Playback) Button
Introduction
The e (Mode) Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Auto mode (A 20)
Scene mode (A 34)
Setup mode (A 105)
Playback-mode Selection Menu
Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback
mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode.
Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback
mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode.
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
camera on in playback mode (A 26).
Press e during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or during playback to display the
playback-mode selection menu. Use the multi selector
(A 9) to choose the desired mode.
• Press c to switch between the mode-selection
menus for shooting mode and playback mode.
Smile mode (A 43)
Calendar mode (A 55)
Shooting
High sensitivity mode (A 33)
Movie mode (A 61)
Voice recording mode (A 67)
Playback mode (A 26)
Smile mode (A 59)
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Play
List by date mode (A 56)
Setup mode (A 105)
Sound file playback mode
(A 69)
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The Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select
menu options and to apply selection.
For Shooting
Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up.
Introduction
Display n
(self-timer)
(A 30) menu.
Display o (exposure
compensation) (A 32)
menu.
Apply selection.
Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down.
For Playback
Display the
previous picture.
Display the next
picture.
For the Menu Screen
Move cursor up.
Move cursor to left
or return to the
previous screen.
Move cursor down.
Apply selection
(Go to the next
screen).
Move cursor to
right or go to the
next screen
(Apply selection).
Flash mode
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Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Exit
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Shooting
C Notes on the Multi Selector
Multiple operations are available with the multi selector but no detailed operation is described here.
In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I,
J and K.
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Basic Operations
The d Button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to
navigate the menus (A 9).
Introduction
To exit the menu display, press d again.
Displayed when
there are more
previous menu
items
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Displayed when
Color options
there are one or
more menu items
to follow
Shooting menu
AF area mode
Distortion control
Exit
Press the multi selector K or
k to proceed to the next set
of options.
Shooting menu
Exit
The selected option
Displayed when the
menu contains two or
more pages
AF area mode
Face priority
Auto
Manual
Center
Exit
Press the multi selector K
or k to apply selection.
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Basic Operations
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.
Continuous
Choose single frame,
continuous mode, BSS (camera
chooses sharpest shot in series),
multi-shot 16, or interval timer
shooting.
Exit
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Attaching the Camera Strap
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.
Introduction
Press the shutterrelease button
halfway to set focus
and exposure.
Press the shutterrelease button the
rest of the way down
to take picture.
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First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied).
Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied) before first use or
when the battery is running low.
It is recommended to charge the battery within six months after it was used.
First Steps
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.
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Insert the battery 1 to set it to the
battery charger 2.
CHARGE lamp starts blinking when
battery is inserted 3. Charging is
complete when lamp stops blinking 4.
About 120 minutes are required to
charge a fully depleted battery.
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Charging the Battery
CHARGE lamp Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
• Battery is incorrectly inserted. Remove and reinsert battery at a
low angle as shown in Figure 2-1.
Flickers
• If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until
temperature is in this range before charging.
• Battery error. Unplug charger and remove battery immediately
and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative.
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-EL11. Do not use
with incompatible batteries.
When recharging, the ambient temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F).
The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). Charging
times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C to 10 °C (32 °F to 50 °F) and from 45 °C to 60 °C
(113 °F to 140 °F).
First Steps
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 127), before using the battery.
C Note on AC power supply
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62E (available
separately from Nikon) (A 123) 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.
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Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied) that has been fully
charged, using the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied), into your camera.
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
First Steps
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 orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is
inserted.
The battery is fully inserted when the battery latch clicks
back into place.
B Inserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards will not set
the power supply to ON. Be sure to check the battery is in the
correct orientation.
Battery latch
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
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Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on
lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in
the direction shown
removed by hand
1. The battery can then be
2.
• 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 for a moment and the
monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp
and monitor will turn off.
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode.
First Steps
D Auto Power-Off in A (Auto) Mode (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 116).
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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 (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
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2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired
language and press k.
For information on using the multi selector, see “The 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 in Step 4
and set the date.
1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I to choose Daylight saving.
2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time
option on and off.
3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.
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Date
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
Time zone
London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5 Select your home time zone (A 110) and press
k.
The Date menu is displayed.
6 Change the date and time.
• 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
The settings are applied and monitor display returns to
shooting mode.
K.
Home time zone
London,Casablanca
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Date
DMY
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Date
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D Changing the date and time
• To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A 108) in the setup menu (A 105) and
follow the instructions starting from the above step 6.
• To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the
setup menu (A 108, 109).
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 50 MB) or on
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 123).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the
memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back,
deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal
memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
First Steps
1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
Make sure that the camera is off (the power-on lamp and
the monitor are off) before opening the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
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.
B 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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