Nikon S570 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart

Portrait Mode)

c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing

D Movies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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 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.

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.

• 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.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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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 CD-ROMs 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 (3 ft. 4 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.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

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

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.

Notice for customers in Europe

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.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are 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.

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 A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................8

The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8

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

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

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................10

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

Shutter-release Button.....................................................................................................................................11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................18

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....................................................................................................................................................23

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

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................26

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................26

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

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

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

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

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

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

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 33

Shooting in Scene Mode...................................................................................................................33

Choosing a Scene Mode.................................................................................................................................33

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................34

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............41

Taking Pictures in Food Mode.....................................................................................................................43

Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................45

F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ..............................................47

Using Smart Portrait Mode...............................................................................................................47

Smart portrait menu..........................................................................................................................................48

c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing................................................................................. 50

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................50

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................51

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................52

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)..........................................................................53

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................53

Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................54

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................55

Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................56

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..................................................................................................56

Using Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................................................58

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................58

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................59

Preparing Favorites Folder (setting icons)............................................................................................60

Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder.....................................................................................................61

Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder...............................................................................................62

Removing Pictures from Favorites............................................................................................................62

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................63

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................64

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................66

Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................66

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................67

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................67

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................68

Enhancing Contrast and Saturation (Quick Retouch)...................................................................70

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................71

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Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening)..............................................................................72

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................73

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................74

D Movies .............................................................................................................................................75

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................75

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................76

D Movie Options................................................................................................................................................76

I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................77

w Electronic VR ...................................................................................................................................................77

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................78

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................78

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................79

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................79

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................80

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................80

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...............................................................81

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................84

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................85

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................86

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................87

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................90

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................93

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................93

Displaying the Shooting Menu ..................................................................................................................93

A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................94

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................96

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................98

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................99

F Color Options...............................................................................................................................................100

G AF Area Mode..............................................................................................................................................101

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously....................................................................105

Playback Options: The Playback Menu .....................................................................................106

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................106

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................108

c Delete................................................................................................................................................................109

d Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................109

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................110

h Copy .................................................................................................................................................................110

Table of Contents

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................112

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................113

a Menus ..............................................................................................................................................................114

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................115

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................116

e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................119

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................120

w Electronic VR.................................................................................................................................................121

U Motion Detection......................................................................................................................................122

h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................123

u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................123

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................124

k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................124

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................125

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................126

o Video Mode ..................................................................................................................................................126

d Blink Warning .............................................................................................................................................126

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................128

r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................130

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................131

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 131

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................131

File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 132

Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................133

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................135

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................136

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................137

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................142

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 149

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................152

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 153

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S570 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

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before 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”.

• 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

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Internal Memory and 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 pictures to, or delete, or view pictures.

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://imaging.nikon.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 The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

About the Manuals

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

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

• 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

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an

authentic Nikon product.

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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).

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 115). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

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

Zoom control..................................................23

f : wide .......................................................23

g : tele..........................................................23

h : thumbnail playback.....................50

i : playback zoom................................52

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

Power switch/Power-on lamp

.......................................................................20, 124

Self-timer lamp...............................................30

AF-assist illuminator.................................123

213

Lens cover closed

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

6 Lens .........................................................135, 149

7 Built-in microphone............................66, 75

8 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11

9 Cable connector............................79, 81, 85

10 Pin cover.............................................79, 81, 85

11 Lens cover ......................................................133

Parts of the Camera

10 11 151312 14

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

2 Speaker........................................................67, 78

3 A (shooting mode) button.....................8

4 c (playback) button........................... 8, 26

5 Multi selector.....................................................9

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

7 l (delete) button.................26, 27, 67, 78

8 d button ........10, 33, 76, 93, 106, 113

9 Monitor..................................................................6

3 4

6 7

8 9

10 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/

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

Power connector cover

(for connection to optional AC

adapter)...........................................................131

13 Battery chamber ........................................... 14

14 Memory card slot......................................... 18

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

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

F2.7

1/125

600

999

9999

1m00s 1m00s

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 119).

Shooting

2223

1 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 47, 75

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

3 Zoom indicator......................................23, 31

4 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................46

5 Focus indicator..............................................24

6 Flash mode.......................................................28

7 Battery level indicator................................20

8 Motion detection icon................... 21, 122

9 Electronic VR icon .....................................121

10 “Date not set” indicator ...............116, 137

11 Travel destination indicator................ 116

12 Date imprint .................................................120

Image mode....................................................94

Movie options ................................................76

a Number of exposures remaining

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

b Movie length ..............................................75

* Differs according to the current shooting mode.

F2.7

F2.71/125

600

1600

1/125

999

15 Internal memory indicator......................21

16 Smile timer........................................................49

17 Aperture.............................................................24

18 Skin softening.................................................48

19 Shutter speed .................................................24

20 ISO sensitivity..........................................29, 99

21 Exposure compensation value ............32

22 Focus area.............................................. 24, 101

23 Focus area (Face Priority).............. 24, 101

24 Color options ...............................................100

25 White balance mode..................................96

26 Continuous shooting mode..................98

27 Self-timer indicator......................................30

28 Blink proof icon..............................................49

999

9999

1m00s

1m00s 1m00s

1m00s

Playback

999

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9999

1m00s 1m00s

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

123

999

5 6

999

9999

1m00s

1m00s 1m00s

1m00s

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13 12

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

2 Time of recording.........................................16

3 Volume indicator.................................. 66, 78

Category icon in auto sort mode

Favorites folder icon in

favorite pictures mode1...........................62

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

6 Protect icon................................................... 109

Image mode2..................................................94

Movie options2..............................................76

a Current frame number/

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

b Movie length ..............................................78

The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode or the favorites folder currently selected in playback mode is displayed.

Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.

............................................56

12:00

999

9999

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

10 Favorite pictures guide.............................61

11 Movie playback guide...............................78

12 List by date guide.........................................53

13 Print set icon....................................................90

14 Small picture icon ........................................73

15 D-Lighting icon..............................................71

16 Quick retouch icon......................................70

17 Skin softening icon......................................72

18 Voice memo icon.........................................67

19 File number and type .............................132

Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

Introduction

The Shooting-mode Selection Menu

Use the multi selector (A 9) to select the following shooting modes.

1 2 3 4

Auto mode

While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the A button to continue shooting without changing the shooting mode.

The c (Playback) Button

The Playback-mode Selection Menu

Use the multi selector (A 9) to select the following playback modes.

1 2 3 4

Play

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

the “shooting-mode selection” menu and change the shooting mode.

1. A (auto) mode (A 20)

2. x Scene mode (A 33)*

3. F Smart portrait mode (A 47)

4. D Movie mode (A 75)

* The icon displayed differs depending upon the last

mode selected.

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

the “playback-mode selection menu” and change the playback mode.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

1. c Playback mode (A 26)

2. h Favorite pictures mode (A 59)

3. F Auto sort mode (A 56)

4. C List by date mode (A 53)

While the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, press the c button to return to playback mode without changing the playback mode.

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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.

Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up

Display o (exposure

Display n (self-timer)

(A 30) menu

Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down

Playback

Select previous picture

Menu Display

compensation) (A 32) guide

Apply selection

Select next picture

Flash mode

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Introduction

Move cursor up

Move cursor right or go

Move cursor left

or return to

previous screen

to next screen (apply selection)

Apply selection (go to next screen)

Move cursor down

C Note on the Multi Selector

In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases to indicate up, down, left and right operations of the multi selector.

Beach/snow

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Basic Operations

The d Button

Introduction

• Top tab: Display the available menus

• Bottom tab: Display the setup menu

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode.

•

Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A9).

• Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

in the current mode

Shooting menu

AF area mode

Exit

Select an item, then press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

AF area mode

Face priority

Auto Manual Center

Exit

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

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector H or I to select the tab, and press either the k button or K.

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

The selected menu is displayed.

Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L 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, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

White balance

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

Introduction

Exit

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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.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure

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

Attaching the Camera Strap

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Charging the Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).

1 Connect the power cable in the following order: 1, 2.

• The CHARGE lamp will light (3).

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2 Insert the battery at an angle

as shown (1), and set it in the battery charger (2).

• The CHARGE lamp starts blinking

when charging starts (3).

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

Charging the Battery

• The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

• The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat.

Flickers

• Operating temperature range exceeded. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.

• The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon service representative.

3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is

complete.

B Notes on the Battery Charger

• The supplied battery charger is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Be sure to use only genuine Nikon brand rechargeable batteries.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii before using the battery charger.

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 134), before using the battery.

• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.

C AC Power Supply

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon) (A 131). 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.

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low

(A 12).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

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cover.

• Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).

2 Inserting 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 battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery

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

correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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

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 orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( battery can then be removed by hand (

1). The

2).

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

Turning On and Off the Camera

Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and then the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

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

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C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (the auto off function).

• If the monitor is off in standby mode (the power-on lamp is blinking), press the power switch or

the shutter-release button to reactivate it.

• The time allowed to elapse from before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from

the Auto off option (A 124) in the setup menu (A 112).

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 the k button.

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

3 Choose Yes and press the k button.

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

4 Press the multi selector J or K to select your

home time zone (A 118) and press the k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I.

Date

Set time and date?

Cancel

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Yes

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Edit the date and time.

• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the highlight in the following order:

D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are

displayed) Press J to return to the previous item.

6 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press the k button or

press

• The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Date

01 01

Date

00 00

15 10

YDM

2009

Edit

YDM

200915 11

Edit

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D Changing the Date and Time

• Select Date from the Date item (A 116) in the setup menu (A 112) to change the current date

and time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.

• Select Time zone from the Date item in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight

saving time settings (A 116).

Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 47 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 131).

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

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memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.

1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

• Insert the memory card in the correct orientation (as shown on the right) 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. Be sure to

check the memory card is in the correct orientation.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Do not attempt to remove the card at an angle (2).

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