Nikon S50 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Trademark Information
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Com­puter, Inc.
• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
• PictBridge is a trademark.
Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies.
• ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
• D-Lighting technology is provided by o 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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First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback:
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Auto Mode
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
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Technical Notes
Shooting Suited for the Scene
- High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
Anti-shake Mode
One-Touch Portrait Mode
More on Playback
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Movies
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Voice Recordings
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
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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 prod-
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uct 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 Nikon­authorized 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-EL8 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Bat­tery Charger MH-62 (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hair­pins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in
the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged bat­tery comes in contact with cloth­ing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following pre­cautions when handling the 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 thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Do not damage, modify, forc-
ibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-autho­rized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
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For Your Safety
• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could
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result in electric shock.
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.
COOLPIX S50
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
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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

Introduction .....................................................................................................ii
For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii
Notices................................................................................................................ v
About This Manual............................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................2
Parts of the Camera........................................................................................... 4
Attaching the Camera Strap.......................................................................... 4
The Monitor.......................................................................................................6
Shooting .......................................................................................................6
Playback........................................................................................................7
Basic Operations................................................................................................8
The i (shooting/playback) Button...............................................................8
The C (mode) Button .............................................................................. 8
The Rotary Multi Selector ..............................................................................9
The m Button .........................................................................................10
Help Displays...............................................................................................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
L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode........................................20
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode..............................20
Step 2 Frame a Picture ....................................................................................22
Step 3 Focus and Shoot................................................................................... 24
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures............................................................26
Using the Flash ................................................................................................28
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer............................................................... 30
Macro Close-up Mode.....................................................................................31
Exposure Compensation .................................................................................32
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K n Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode,
Scene Mode..........................................................................................33
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High-sensitivity Shooting Mode .....................................................................33
Scene Modes....................................................................................................34
Features ......................................................................................................35
F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................42
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode.........................................................................42
A One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................................................43
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode..........................................43
The One-Touch Portrait Menu........................................................................44
i More on Playback.....................................................................................45
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback...........................................45
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback ............................... 46
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom............................................................47
Editing Pictures................................................................................................48
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ...........................................49
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................. 50
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...............................................................51
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .........................................................52
Viewing Pictures by Date................................................................................53
Pictmotion by muvee ......................................................................................57
T Movies .......................................................................................................62
Recording Movies............................................................................................62
The Movie Menu .............................................................................................63
Selecting Movie Options..............................................................................64
Time-Lapse Movies......................................................................................65
Stop-Motion Movies....................................................................................66
Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................67
Movie Playback................................................................................................68
Deleting Movie Files ....................................................................................68
O Voice Recordings ........................................................................................69
Making Voice Recordings ...............................................................................69
Playing Voice Recordings................................................................................71
Copying Voice Recordings ..............................................................................73
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................74
Connecting to a TV.......................................................................................... 74
Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................. 75
Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................75
Setting the USB Option ...............................................................................76
Transferring Pictures to a Computer............................................................77
Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................79
Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................80
Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................................81
Printing Multiple Pictures.............................................................................82
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.......................................................... 85
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer............................................87
Removing the Dock Insert............................................................................87
m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus .................................................88
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .........................................................88
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu............................89
Z Image Mode ..........................................................................................89
d White Balance........................................................................................91
q Continuous............................................................................................93
A Best Shot Selector (BSS) ......................................................................... 95
W ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................96
d Color Options.........................................................................................96
k AF Area Mode........................................................................................97
Restrictions on Camera Settings ..................................................................98
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..........................................................99
Displaying the Playback Menu.....................................................................99
w Print Set .................................................................................................85
z Slide Show ...........................................................................................101
A Delete ..................................................................................................102
D Protect ...............................................................................................102
E Transfer Marking ................................................................................103
G Rotate Image .......................................................................................103
H Small Picture..........................................................................................51
L Copy.................................................................................................... 104
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................105
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................106
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R Menus.................................................................................................. 106
H Quick Startup.......................................................................................107
V Welcome Screen ..................................................................................107
W Date.....................................................................................................108
Z Monitor Settings..................................................................................111
f Date Imprint.........................................................................................112
b Vibration Reduction..............................................................................114
u AF Assist .............................................................................................115
h Sound Settings.....................................................................................115
I Record Orientation ............................................................................... 116
i Auto Off ..............................................................................................116
M Format Memory/O Format Card ..........................................................117
j Language .............................................................................................118
k Interface...............................................................................................118
n Reset All...............................................................................................119
B Firmware Version.................................................................................121
Technical Notes ............................................................................................122
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................122
Approved Memory Cards ..........................................................................122
Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................123
Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................125
Cleaning ...................................................................................................127
Storage .....................................................................................................127
Error Messages...............................................................................................128
Troubleshooting............................................................................................132
Specifications.................................................................................................137
Supported Standards.....................................................................................140
Index...............................................................................................................141
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About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S50 digital camera. This manual has been 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 before use to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, informa­tion that should be read before
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using 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.”
• Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).
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
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when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more information is available else-
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where in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
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k 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:
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• 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 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-EL8
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, tran-
scribed, 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 has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accu-
rate 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 has been 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 has been 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 built-in 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 (c 107). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera

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Built-in microphone (c 52, 62, 69)
Power switch (c 20)
Power-on lamp (c 20, 116)
Shutter-release button (c 24)
A (one-touch portrait) button (c 43)/ (D-Lighting) button (c 49)
F (anti-shake) button (c 42)
Lens (c 125, 137)
Self-timer lamp (c 30, 126) AF-assist illuminator (c 29, 35, 115, 126)
Lens cover closed
Built-in flash (c 28)
Eyelet for camera strap

Attaching the Camera Strap

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Lens cover
Rotary multi selector: c 9
Parts of the Camera
J (flash mode): c 28
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H (self-timer): c 30
F (macro close-up mode): c 31
C (mode) button (c 8)
Monitor (c 6)
Speaker (c 52, 68, 71)
m button (c 10, 89, 99)
Battery latch (c 14, 15)
I (exposure compensation): c 32
d (apply selection) button: c 9 g (transfer picture) button:
c 75, 77
Zoom buttons (c 22)
See also:
t (wide): c 22
v (tele): c 22
j (thumbnail playback): c 45
k (playback zoom): c 47
l (help): c 11
Indicator lamp (c 69)/ Flash lamp (c 29)
i (shooting/playback) button (c 8, 26)
T (delete) button (c 26, 27, 52, 68)
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c 14, 18)
Tripod socket
Multi connector (c 74, 77, 80)
Memory card slot (c 18)
Battery chamber (c 14)
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The Monitor

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2 Exposure lock............................. 41
3 Macro close-up mode................. 31
4 Zoom indicator..................... 22, 31
5 Focus indicator........................... 24
6 Flash mode ................................ 28
7 Internal memory indicator .......... 21
8 Battery level indicator................. 20
9 ISO sensitivity ....................... 29, 96
10 Vibration reduction icon........... 114
11 Self-timer indicator..................... 30
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Time zone indicator.................. 108
13 Date imprint.............................112
Number of exposures
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remaining (still pictures)..............20
Movie length..............................62
15 Focus area2..........................24, 97
16 Exposure compensation value..... 32
17 Image mode...............................89
18 Color options ............................. 96
19 White balance mode .................. 91
20 Best shot selector (BSS)...............95
21 Continuous shooting mode ........ 93
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2 Time of recording....................... 16
3 Internal memory indicator .......... 26
4 Battery level indicator................. 20
5 File number and type................123
6 Volume indicator.................. 52, 68
7 Voice memo recording guide...... 52
8 Voice memo playback guide....... 52
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11 D-Lighting icon...........................49
12 Voice memo icon........................52
13 Image mode...............................89
14 Small picture ..............................51
15 Protect icon..............................102
16 Print-order icon ..........................85
17 Transfer icon ...................... 78, 103
18 Movie indicator ..........................68
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The i (shooting/playback) Button
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The C (mode) Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Press i once in shooting mode to enter full-frame playback; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (c 26) will also activate shooting mode.
If the camera is turned off, hold down i to turn the camera on in playback mode (c 26).
Press C during shooting to display the shooting­mode selection menu, or during playback to display the playback-mode selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (c 9) to choose the desired mode.
• Press i to switch between the mode-selection
menus for shooting mode and playback mode.
Auto mode (c20)
Shooting
Setup mode (c 105)
Movie mode (c 62)
Voice recording mode (c 69)
Playback-mode Selection Menu
Setup mode (c 105)
Audio playback mode (c 71)
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High-sensitivity shoot­ing mode (c 33)
Scene mode (c 34)
Playback mode (c 26)
Play
Pictmotion mode (c 57)
Calendar mode (c 53)
List by date mode (c 54)
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The Rotary Multi Selector

The rotary multi selector is made up of the rotating ring and the d button. When selecting menus or pictures, you can either press the rotating ring up, down, left, or right, or rotate it. When choosing from numerous menu items or pictures, rotating the ring is recommended for easy scrolling and faster operation.
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selection.
For the Shooting-mode/Playback-mode Selection Menu
Play
Turn counterclockwise.
Press up.
Turn clockwise.
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Press left.
Press down.
• To move the highlight clockwise, turn clockwise, press down or right.
• To move the highlight counterclockwise, turn counterclockwise, press up or left.
• To apply selection, press d.
Press right.
Press d.
For the Menu Screen
Shooting menu
Image mode White balance Continuous BSS ISO sensitivity
Exit
• To move the highlight upward, turn counterclockwise, or press up.
• To move the highlight downward, turn clockwise, or press down.
• To apply selection, press d or right.
• To cancel setting and return to the previous screen, press left.
Turn counterclockwise.
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Press left.
Press down.
Press up.
Turn clockwise.
Press right.
Press d.
k 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 J” 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 G, H, I, and J.
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Basic Operations
Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype
Vivid color
The m Button
Press m to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (c 9).
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L Shooting menu (c 88) i Playback menu (c 99)
K High-sensitivity menu (c 88) J Calendar menu (c 56)
n Scene menu (c 34) L List by date menu (c 56)
F Anti-shake menu
A One-touch portrait menu
T Movie menu (c 63)
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To display the anti-shake menu, enter anti-shake mode by pressing F and then press m.
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To display the one-touch portrait menu, enter one-touch portrait mode by pressing A and then press m.
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To display the print menu, connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer to display the print selection screen, and then press m.
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To display the setup menu for shooting or playback mode, choose Z in the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu and then press d.
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(c 42) w Print menu3 (c 82)
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(c 44) Z Setup menu4 (c 105)
Displayed when there are more previous menu items
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Shooting menu
Color options AF area mode
Exit
Press the rotary multi selec­tor J or d to proceed to the next set of options.
Shooting menu
Image mode White balance Continuous BSS ISO sensitivity
Exit
The selected option
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Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages
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Color options
Standard color
Vivid color
Vivid color Black-and-white
Black-and-white Sepia
Sepia Cyanotype
Cyanotype
Exit
Press the rotary multi selector J or d to apply selection.
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Help Displays

Press v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
Continuous
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Choose single frame, continuous mode, multi-shot 16 (16 shots in one picture), or interval timer shooting.
Exit Back
• To return to the original menu, press v (l) again.
• Press m to return to shooting or playback mode.
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First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge the battery with the
or when the battery is running low.
Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied) before first use
1 Connect the power cable
First Steps
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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2 Charge the battery
Insert the battery into the battery charger.
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CHARGE lamp starts blinking when bat­tery is inserted. Charging is complete when lamp stops blinking.
About two hours are required to charge a fully depleted battery.
Charging the Battery
CHARGE lamp Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41
Flickers
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 Nikon­authorized service representative.
3 Unplug the charger
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
j 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-EL8. Do not use with incompatible batteries.
First Steps
j Note on the Battery
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “Caring for the Camera” (c 125), before using the battery.
k Alternative Power Resources
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-64 (avail-
able separately from Nikon) (c 122). 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.
• The AC adapter and the supplied audio video/USB cable cannot be used at the same time.
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Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied), into your camera.
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
First Steps
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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.
Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops back into place when the battery is fully inserted.
j 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.
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3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
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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 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 and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
If the camera is turned off, hold down i to turn the camera on in playback mode (c 26).
Inserting the Battery
1
First Steps
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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.
First Steps
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 d.
For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (c 9).
3 Choose [Yes] and press d.
If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4 Press d.
The home time zone menu is displayed.
l 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 d, press the rotary multi selector H to
choose [Daylight saving].
2 Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).
Pressing d toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3 Press the rotary multi selector G, and then press d to
proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu (c 108) in the setup menu. The cam­era’s clock is automatically set back one hour.
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Date
Set time and date?
No
Yes
Time zone
London,Casablanca
X
Daylight saving
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
5 Select your home time zone (c 110) and
press d.
The date menu is displayed.
6 Edit the day ([D]) (order of the day,
month, and year may differ in some areas) and press d.
7 Edit the month ([M]) and press d.
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the year
([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press d after setting each item.
The row for setting the order in which the date is dis­played will blink.
9 Choose the order in which the day,
month, and year are displayed and press d.
The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode.
Home time zone
London,Casablanca
X
Back
Date
DMY
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Date
DMY
15
Date
DMY
15
Date
DMY
15
200701
0000
200705
0000
200705
0000
200705
1015
First Steps
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Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (13 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 122).
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 trans-
First Steps
fer pictures from the internal memory.
1 Turn the camera off and open the bat-
tery-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 until it clicks into place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
j 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 ori-
ented.
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