Nikon S500 User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto
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Mode
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F
A
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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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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the 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-EL10 (supplied). Charge the
battery by inserting it in a Battery
Charger MH-63 (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do
not attempt to insert it upside
down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to
flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• 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, forcibly
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 S500
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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Kn 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
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom............................................................46
Editing Pictures................................................................................................47
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ...........................................48
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................. 49
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...............................................................50
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .........................................................51
Viewing Pictures by Date................................................................................52
T Movies .......................................................................................................56
Recording Movies............................................................................................56
The Movie Menu .............................................................................................57
Selecting Movie Options..............................................................................58
Time-Lapse Movies......................................................................................59
Stop-Motion Movies....................................................................................60
Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................61
Movie Playback................................................................................................62
Deleting Movie Files ....................................................................................62
O Voice Recordings ........................................................................................63
Making Voice Recordings ...............................................................................63
Playing Voice Recordings................................................................................65
Copying Voice Recordings ..............................................................................67
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................68
Connecting to a TV..........................................................................................68
Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................. 69
Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................69
Setting the USB Option ...............................................................................70
Transferring Pictures to a Computer............................................................71
Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................73
Connecting the Camera and Printer ............................................................74
Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................................75
Printing Multiple Pictures.............................................................................76
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.......................................................... 79
m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus .................................................81
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .........................................................81
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu............................82
Z Image Mode ..........................................................................................82
d White Balance........................................................................................84
q Continuous............................................................................................86
A Best Shot Selector (BSS) .........................................................................88
W ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................89
d Color Options.........................................................................................89
k AF Area Mode........................................................................................90
Restrictions on Camera Settings ..................................................................91
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..........................................................92
Displaying the Playback Menu.....................................................................92
w Print Set .................................................................................................79
z Slide Show .............................................................................................94
A Delete ....................................................................................................95
D Protect .................................................................................................95
E Transfer Marking ..................................................................................96
H Small Pic. ...............................................................................................50
L Copy...................................................................................................... 97
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu............................................................98
Displaying the Setup Menu..........................................................................99
R Menus.................................................................................................... 99
H Quick Startup.......................................................................................100
V Welcome Screen .................................................................................. 100
W Date.....................................................................................................101
Z Monitor Settings..................................................................................104
f Date Imprint.........................................................................................105
b Vibration Reduction..............................................................................107
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u AF Assist .............................................................................................108
h Sound Settings.....................................................................................108
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i Auto Off ..............................................................................................109
M Format Memory/O Format Card ..........................................................110
j Language .............................................................................................111
k Interface............................................................................................... 111
n Reset All...............................................................................................112
B Firmware Version.................................................................................113
Technical Notes ............................................................................................114
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................114
Approved Memory Cards ..........................................................................114
Image/Sound File and Folder Names............................................................115
Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................116
Cleaning ...................................................................................................118
Storage .....................................................................................................118
Error Messages............................................................................................... 119
Troubleshooting............................................................................................123
Specifications.................................................................................................128
Supported Standards.....................................................................................131
Index...............................................................................................................132
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About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S500 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-EL10
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 100). 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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Speaker (c 51, 62, 65)
A (one-touch portrait) button (c 43)/
(D-Lighting) button (c 48)
Power switch (c 20)
Power-on lamp
(c 20, 109)
Shutter-release
button (c 24)
Built-in microphone
(c 51, 56, 63)
Self-timer lamp (c 30, 117)
AF-assist illuminator (c 29, 35, 108, 117)
Eyelet for camera strap
Attaching the Camera Strap
F (anti-shake) button
(c 42)
Built-in flash
(c 28)
Lens
(c 116, 128)
Lens cover closed
Lens cover
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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
Monitor (c 6)
Tripod socket
T (delete) button
(c 26, 27, 51, 62)
m button
(c 10, 82, 92)
Power connector
cover (when the
optional AC
adapter is connected) (c 114)
I (exposure compensation): c 32
d (apply selection) button: c 9
g (transfer picture) button
: c 69, 71
C (mode) button (c 8)
Indicator lamp (c 63)/
Flash lamp (c 29)
Zoom buttons (c 22)
See also:
• t (wide): c 22
• v (tele): c 22
• j (thumbnail playback): c 45
• k (playback zoom): c 46
• l (help): c 11
Connector cover
(c 68, 71, 74)
Opening the
connector cover
i (shooting/playback)
button (c 8, 26)
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c 14, 18)
Battery latch (c 14, 15)
Cable connector
Battery chamber
(c 14)
Memory card slot
(c 18)
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playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
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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, 89
10 Vibration reduction icon........... 107
11 Self-timer indicator..................... 30
1
Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode
for details.
2
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway at the default [AF area mode]
setting of [Auto], the active focus area is displayed. The focus area can be selected
from 99 focus areas in the frame or locked at the center focus area.
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“Date not set” indicator........... 119
12
Time zone indicator.................. 101
13 Date imprint.............................105
Number of exposures
14
remaining (still pictures)..............20
Movie length..............................56
15 Focus area2..........................24, 90
16 Exposure compensation value..... 32
17 Image mode ...............................82
18 Color options ............................. 89
19 White balance mode .................. 84
20 Best shot selector (BSS)...............88
21 Continuous shooting mode ........ 86
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1 Date of recording....................... 16
2 Time of recording....................... 16
3 Internal memory indicator .......... 26
4 Battery level indicator................. 20
5 File number and type................ 115
6 Volume indicator.................. 51, 62
7 Voice memo recording guide...... 51
8 Voice memo playback guide....... 51
Current frame number/total
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Movie length.............................. 62
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10 Movie playback indicator............ 62
11 D-Lighting icon...........................48
12 Voice memo icon........................51
13 Image mode ...............................82
14 Small picture .............................. 50
15 Protect icon................................95
16 Print-order icon .......................... 79
17 Transfer icon ........................ 72, 96
18 Movie indicator .......................... 62
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Basic Operations
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 (c 20)
Shooting
Setup mode (c 98)
Movie mode (c 56)
Voice recording mode (c 63)
Playback-mode Selection Menu
Setup mode (c 98)
(c 65)
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High-sensitivity shooting
mode (c 33)
Scene mode (c 34)
Playback mode (c 26)
Play
Calendar mode (c 52)
List by date mode (c 53)Audio playback mode
Basic Operations
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.
q
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.
l Switching to Shooting Mode
Press the shutter-release button while navigating menus other than that for voice recording
to switch to the shooting mode currently selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.
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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 81) • i Playback menu (c 92)
• K High-sensitivity menu (c 81) • J Calendar menu (c 55)
• n Scene menu (c 34) • L List by date menu (c 55)
• A One-touch portrait menu
• T Movie menu (c 57) • Z Setup menu
1
To display the one-touch portrait menu, enter one-touch portrait mode by
pressing A and then press m.
2
To display the print menu, connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer to display the print selection screen, and then press m.
3
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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Displayed when
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previous menu
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Displayed when
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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
l
Displayed when the
menu contains two
or more pages
q
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.
Basic Operations
Help Displays
Press v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
Continuous
q
Choose single frame,
continous 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.
Introduction
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First Steps
CHARGE
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).
Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first
use or when the battery is running low.
1 Connect the power cable
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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CHARGE lamp starts blinking when
battery is inserted. Charging is complete
when lamp stops blinking.
About 100 minutes are required to charge
a fully depleted battery.
CHARGE CHARGE
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-EL10. 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 116), before using the battery.
k Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon)
make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
(c 114). Do not, under any circumstances, use another
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Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully
charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera.
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
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 battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back
into place.
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.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
1, and slide the cover latch to the position 2.
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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
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 101) 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 103) 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
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (26 MB) or on removable
Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 114).
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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