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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Trademark Information
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provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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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
F
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
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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 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.
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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.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices .......................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8
The 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
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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
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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
B
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
C
the camera.
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card”.
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting”.
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
D
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
A
in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
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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.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
Introduction
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for
contact information:
http://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).
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”. The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to
infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 115). 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
The Camera Body
Introduction
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9
8
1 Shutter-release button..............................24
Zoom control..................................................23
f : wide .......................................................23
g : tele..........................................................23
2
h : thumbnail playback.....................50
i : playback zoom................................52
j : help........................................................11
Power switch/Power-on lamp
3
.......................................................................20, 124
Self-timer lamp...............................................30
4
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
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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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Tripod socket
Battery-chamber/
11
memory card slot cover................... 14, 18
Power connector cover
12
(for connection to optional AC
adapter)...........................................................131
13 Battery chamber ........................................... 14
14 Memory card slot......................................... 18
15 Battery latch.............................................14, 15
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
Introduction
The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear
after a few seconds (A 119).
Shooting
28
27
26
2
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25
24
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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
13
Movie options ................................................76
a Number of exposures remaining
14
(still pictures)...............................................20
b Movie length ..............................................75
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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
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1 Date of recording.........................................16
2 Time of recording.........................................16
3 Volume indicator.................................. 66, 78
Category icon in
auto sort mode
4
Favorites folder icon in
favorite pictures mode1...........................62
5 Battery level indicator................................20
6 Protect icon................................................... 109
Image mode2..................................................94
7
Movie options2..............................................76
a Current frame number/
8
total number of frames ........................26
b Movie length ..............................................78
1
The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode or the favorites folder currently
selected in playback mode is displayed.
2
Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.
1
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Back
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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First Steps
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
3
1
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.
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1
2
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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.
First Steps
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.
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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
First Steps
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).
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Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on
lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the 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.
First Steps
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).
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
First Steps
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.
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Date
Set time and date?
Cancel
London
Casablanca
Back
London
Casablanca
Back
No
Yes
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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
K.
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).
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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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Inserting Memory Cards
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (A 125). Note that formatting
permanently deletes all pictures and ot her data on the
memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to
keep before formatting the memory card.
To format the memory card, use the multi selector to choose Yes
and press the k button. The confirmation dialog will be displayed.
To start formatting, choose Format and press the k button.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting
is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S570, be sure to
format them using this camera (A 125).
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
B The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a wri te protect switch. When
this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to,
or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock”
position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position
to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Take out the battery or memory card
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
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. The lens will also extend.
• Proceed to step 4 if A is displayed.
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2 Press the A button to display the
shooting-mode selection menu.
3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A
and press the k button.
• The camera enters A (auto) mode.
4 Check the battery level and the number of
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
B
N
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and image mode setting
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Battery low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
Cannot take pictures. Recharge or
replace with a fully charged
battery.
Auto mode
Battery level indicator
111111
Number of exposures
remaining
(A 95).
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
Shooting mode
A displayed in A
(auto) mode.
Internal memory indicator
Indicates that images will be stored on the
camera’s internal memory (approximately 47 MB).
When a memory card is inserted in the camera,
C does not appear and images will be stored on
the memory card.
Motion detection icon
The effects of the subject
movement and camera shake
are reduced.
111111
Image mode
The combination of image
size and image quality
(compression) is displayed.
The default setting is L
Normal (4000×3000).
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
after a few seconds (A 119). When the monitor has turned off in standby mode
to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it
(A 124).
D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and
pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing the d button
in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 93) depending
upon the shooting situations.
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D Motion Detection
See Motion detection (A 122) in the setup menu (A 112) for more information.
D Electronic Vibration Reduction
When the flash mode (A 28) is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 121) in the
setup menu set to Auto, the R icon may appear in the monitor. The appearance of R indicates
shooting conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be pronounced. In these situations,
the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera.
• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AFassist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.
• When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the
camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
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2 Frame the picture.
• When the camera detects a face, that face will be
framed by a yellow double border (default setting).
• Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera
detects more than one face, the face closest to the
camera is framed by a double border AF area, and faces
outside the AF area are framed by single borders.
• AF area will not appear when shooting pictures of subjects other than people, or
framing a subject with which no face is recognized. Position the main subject near the
center of the monitor.
111111
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Using the Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate
the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject
fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus
increasing the area visible in the frame.
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor
when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 2 Frame a Picture
Zoom out
Zoom in
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Optical
zoom
Digital
zoom
Digital Zoom
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified
up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.
Focus will be on the center of the screen (without active focus area display) when
digital zoom is in effect.
Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is
in effect.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality.
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V
position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation
is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for
confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the
current image mode setting.
When an image size is small
• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 123) in the setup menu
(A 112).
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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F2.7
1/125
1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway (A 11).
• When the subject is in focus, the active focus area
glows green.
When a face is detected:
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When a face is not detected:
• The camera automatically selects the focus area (one of
nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
When the subject is in focus, the active focus area
glows green.
• When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not
displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been
acquired, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green.
• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture
values also appear.
• Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
• If the focus area or focus indicator blinks red when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the camera will be unable to focus. Change the composition and
press the shutter-release button halfway again.
2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down.
• The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded
to the memory card or internal memory.
F2.7
F2.71/125
1/125
Shutter speed Aperture
F2.7
F2.71/125
1/125
Shutter speed Aperture
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
B During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or
removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the
camera or card.
B Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the focus indicator glow green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject
and is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a
white wall, wearing a white shirt)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several
times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A 102). When using focus lock, be sure that
the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that
for the actual subject.
B Face Priority
See “AF Area Mode” (A 101) or “Face Priority” (A 103) for more information about Face Priority.
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 123) may light when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 28) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed
all the way down.
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)
Press the c (Playback) button.
• The last picture taken will be displayed in full-
frame playback mode.
• Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view
additional pictures. Press and hold H, I, J
or K to fast forward.
• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low
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resolution while being read from the memory
card or internal memory.
• Press the A button or the shutter-release
button to switch to shooting mode.
• When playing back pictures stored on the camera’s internal
memory, C appears. When a memory card is inserted in
the camera, C does not appear and images stored on the
memory card are played back.
Deleting Pictures
1 Press the l button to delete the
picture currently displayed in the
monitor.
A (shooting mode) button
multi selector c (Playback)
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Internal memory
indicator
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2 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press
the k button.
• Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
• To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and
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press the k button.
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
C Options Available in Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
Option Use Description A
Playback zoom g (i)
View thumbnails/apply
calendar display
Add favorite pictures k
Change playback mode c
Switch to shooting mode
f (h)
A
Rotate the zoom control to g to enlarge
the picture up to 10×.
Press the k button to return to full-frame
playback mode.
Rotate the zoom control to f to display
4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails or to apply
the calendar display.
Add the picture currently displayed to
favorite pictures.
Press the c button to display the
playback-mode selection menu and
change to list by date, auto sort, or
favorite pictures mode.
Press the A button or the shutter-release
button.
52
50, 51
61
53, 56,
62
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C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The
lens will not extend.
C Viewing Pictures
• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
• Pictures that were shot using Face Priority (A 103) will be rotated automatically when displayed
in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face (excluding pictures that were
shot using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 98)).
• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the c button or the
power switch to reactivate it (A 124).
C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode
In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture
taken.
Erase 1 image?
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No
Yes
D Deleting Multiple Pictures
Multiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option (A 109) in the playback menu (A 106),
the list by date menu (A 55), the auto sort menu (A 58), or the favorite pictures menu (A 64).
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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5-5.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-2.2 m (1 ft. 8 in.-7 ft.
3 in.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).
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W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
Y Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Press m (flash mode).
• The flash menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose the
desired mode and press the k button.
• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for
a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings
(A 119).
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
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Using the Flash
B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W)
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
camera shake.
• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
B Note on Using the Flash
Reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these
reflections, set the flash to W (off).
C The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates the flash status when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway down.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
C The Flash Setting
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.
• A (auto): U (auto)
• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 34-40)
• F (smart portrait): fixed at W (off) when On is selected for Blink proof, U (auto) when Off is
selected for Blink proof (A 49)
Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features (A 105).
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).
Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect.
If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
processes the image before it is recorded.
Note the following when taking pictures:
• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is
pressed and when the picture is shot. This mode is not recommended when a quick shutter
response is required.
• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.
• Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye
reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
F2.7
1/125
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The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when
pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is
recommended.
1 Press n (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
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2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose 10 s
or 2 s and press the k button.
• 10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
• 2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera
• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the
selection will be cancelled.
(such as weddings)
shake
Self-timer
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• Focus and exposure will be set.
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4 Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting
down. About one second before the shutter
is released, the lamp remains lit and stops
blinking.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
will be set to k.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1 Press p (macro mode).
• The macro menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose ON
and press the k button.
• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
Macro mode
3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus
varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom
position (wide angle position before the G icon)
where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.)
from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as
close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
C Autofocus
When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
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C The Macro Mode Setting
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1 Press o (exposure compensation).
• The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose the
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desired setting and press the k button.
• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure
compensation to “+” side.
• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure
compensation to “–” side.
• Exposure compensation can be set to values between
-2.0 and +2.0 EV.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the
selection will be cancelled.
• When set to any value other than 0.0, the value is displayed with the H icon in the
monitor.
Exposure compensation
3 Press the shutter-release button to take the
picture.
• To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1
and set the value to 0.0, then press k.
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The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
D Using Exposure Compensation
• The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be
required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit
expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main
subject.
• Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects
(for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main
subject.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The
following scene modes are available.
x
Scene auto selector
f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j
k Close-up u Food l Museum m
o Backlight p
b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait
Night landscape
Fireworks show
Panorama assist
n Copy
Choosing a Scene Mode
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode to display the shooting-mode
selection menu, then press the
multi selector H or I to select a
scene icon.
• The icon for the last scene mode selected
is displayed. The default setting is x
(Scene auto selector).
Scene auto selector
2 Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J,
or K to choose the desired scene, and then
press the k button.
• The screen changes to the shooting mode screen.
• See “Features” (A 34) for more information.
Beach/snow
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3 Frame the subject and shoot.
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D Image Mode
When the d button is pressed to display the C (scene) menu, Image mode (A 94) can be
adjusted. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except for movie mode).
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Features
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode
(A 28), n = self-timer (A 30), p = macro mode (A 31), o = exposure
compensation (A 32).
x Scene auto selector
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 41)
for more information.
m U
1
The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it
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has selected. Can be changed to W (off).
2
Other settings can be selected.
3
Changed to On when the camera selects Close-up scene mode.
1
n Off
b Portrait
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly.
• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face
Priority” (A 103) for more information.
• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face
nearest to the camera.
• The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to
three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image
(A 48).
• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the
screen.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus
indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that
objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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p Off
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o 0.0
Q
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d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame. The camera focuses continuously until focus is
locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
• While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera
shoots up to 5 pictures at a rate of up to about 0.9 frames per second (fps) (when image
mode is set to I Normal (4000)).
• Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at the values determined
with the first shot in each series.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the
current image mode setting and the memory card used.
m W n Off p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
e Night portrait
OQ
Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of
background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the
subject while maintaining the mood of the background.
• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face
Priority” (A 103) for more information.
• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face
nearest to the camera.
• The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to three
people) skin appear smoother, then record the image
(A 48).
• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the
screen.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m V
1
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
2
Other settings can be selected.
1
n Off
2
p Off o 0.0
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2
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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f Party/indoor
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the
camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended for dark
locations.
m V
1
The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
2
Other settings can be selected.
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g Beach/snow
1
n Off
2
p Off o 0.0
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
m U* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
2
h Sunset
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
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i Dusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus
indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that
objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
j Night landscape
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus
indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that
objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
OQ
OQ
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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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k Close-up
Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at
close range.
• Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera
automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance
at which the camera can focus.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the
K icon) where the F icon and zoom display glows green, the camera can focus on
subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 101). Press the k button to choose the focus area
in which focus is acquired.
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• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
m W n Off* p On o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
u Food
Use this mode when taking pictures of food. See “Taking
Pictures in Food Mode” (A 43) for details.
• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 101). Press the k
button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired.
XWn Off* p On o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
• BSS (best shot selector) is used when shooting (A 98).
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
• Pictures are easily affected by camera shake; hold the
camera steadily.
m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
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m Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst
of light from fireworks.
• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6)
always glows green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
m W n Off p Off o 0.0
n Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
• Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
o Backlight
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing
features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
O
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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
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p Panorama assist
Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the
supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 45) for details.
m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene
mode for simpler shooting.
When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the
camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
• Auto (typical photography) • Portrait (A 34)
• Landscape (A 34) • Night portrait (A 35)
• Night landscape (A 37) • Close-up (A 38)
• Backlight (A 39)
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode to display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector to select x (Scene auto
selector) (A 33).
• The camera enters scene auto selector
scene mode.
Scene auto selector
2 Frame the subject and take the picture.
• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode,
the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene
mode currently enabled.
d: Auto g: Night landscape
e: Portrait i: Close-up
f: Landscape j: Backlight
h: Night portrait
• Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject
is in focus, the active focus area glows green.
• Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
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B Note on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 20) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A 33).
C Focusing When Using Scene Auto Selector Mode
• When using scene auto selector mode, if the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Face
Priority ➝ A 103).
• When the shooting mode icon is d or i (Close-up), just as when AF area mode (A 101) is
set to Auto, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject
closest to the camera.
C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
U (Auto) (default setting) and W (Off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 28).
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• When U (Auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting
for the scene mode it has selected.
• When W (Off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.
C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
• Digital zoom is not available.
• The macro mode button on the multi selector (A 9, 31) is disabled.
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Taking Pictures in Food Mode
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode to display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector to select u (Food) (A 33).
• Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on
and the camera automatically zooms to
the position at the closest distance at
which the camera can focus.
2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose
white balance.
• Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase
the amount of blue.
3 Frame the picture.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus
varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom
position (wide angle position before the G icon)
where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.)
from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.)
from the lens.
• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 101). Press the k
button to move the focus area. Press the multi selector
H, I, J, or K to select a focus area and press the k
button again to activate the selected focus area.
• Self-timer (A 30) and exposure compensation
(A 32) settings can be adjusted while the focus area is
locked.
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4 Press the shutter-release button to
take the picture.
• Focus is locked when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, and a picture is
taken when the shutter-release button is
pressed the rest of the way down.
• When the camera is unable to focus, the
focus area blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button
halfway again.
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B Note on Food Mode
Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 31) is fixed at ON.
C White Balance Setting in Food Mode
• Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects.
• Chang ing white balance in food mode will n ot affect w hite balan ce in the shooting menu (A 96).
• The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected.
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the
best results.
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode to display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector to select p (Panorama
assist) (A 33).
• Panorama direction icons (I) are displayed
to show the direction in which pictures
will be joined.
Panorama assist
2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction
and press the k
• Select how pictures will be joined together in the
completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or
down (L).
• The yellow panorama direction icon (I I) will move to
the direction pressed and press the k button to
choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (I) will be displayed in the
chosen direction.
• Apply flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure
compensation (A 32) settings with this step, if necessary.
• Press the k button again to reselect the direction.
button.
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3 Take the first picture.
• One third of the last picture taken will be
displayed partially transparent.
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4 Take the next picture.
• Compose the next picture so that one-third
of the frame overlaps the previous picture.
• Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the scene.
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5 Press the k button when shooting is
complete.
• The camera returns to step 2.
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B Panorama Assist
• Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture.
They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom
or Image mode setting (A 94) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 124) initiates standby
mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled
to a longer setting is recommended.
D R Indicator
When using panorama assist mode, all pictures in the panorama have
the same exposure, white balance, and focus as the fi rst picture of the
panorama. When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to
indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
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D Panorama Maker
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer
(A 80) and use Panorama Maker (A 83) to join them in a single panorama.
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
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Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)
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Using Smart Portrait Mode
At the default setting, the camera detects smiling faces using face priority and
releases the shutter automatically (smile timer function). The skin softening
function makes the subject's skin appear smoother.
1 Enter smart portrait mode by
pressing the A button in shooting
mode and selecting F (press the
multi selector H or I), and then
Smart portrait
pressing the k button.
• Smart portrait mode is selected.
2 Frame a picture.
• Point the camera at the subject.
• When the camera detects a face, the focus area
containing the face will be displayed with a yellow
double border, and when focus is locked the double
border will turn green for a moment.
• Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera
detects more than one face, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a
double border and the others by single borders.
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• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the Smile
timer function (A 48) automatically releases the shutter.
• The self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks when the camera detects a face, and it flickers
immediately after the shutter is released. Each time the shutter is released, the camera
repeats automatic shooting by face priority and smile detection.
• The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no face is
detected, the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame.
• When the shutter is released, the camera makes the subject’s skin appear smoother,
then records the image (Skin softening (A 48)).
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4 Finish shooting.
• To finish automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile
timer to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.
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Using Smart Portrait Mode
B Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features
• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.
• See “Notes on Face priority” (A 104) for more information.
C Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer (Standby Mode)
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 124) will turn the camera off in the
following situations if no operations are performed.
• The camera does not recognize any faces
• The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face
C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
• Flash cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. When Blink proof is set to Off, flash mode
(A 28) changes to U (auto) (other settings can be selected).
• Exposure compensation (A 32) can be adjusted.
• If Smile timer and Blink proof are both set to Off, self-timer (A 30) can be set.
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• Macro mode cannot be used.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Press the d button to display the F (smart portrait) menu and change the settings for Image
mode, Skin softening, Smile timer, or Blink proof.
D More Information
See “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.
Smart portrait menu
The smart portrait menu contains the following options.
Press the d button in smart portrait mode to display the smart portrait menu
and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.
Image mode
Allows you to set Image mode (A 94).
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except
movie mode).
Skin softening
Set skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects up to 3 faces
and processes the image to make the faces appear smoother, then records the
image. The effect of this feature can be set to High, Normal (default setting), and
Low. When Off is selected, skin softening is turned off.
• When skin softening is enabled, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor during shooting (A 6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current
setting is not displayed. Additionally, the effects of the current skin softening
setting cannot be previewed in the monitor while shooting. To confirm, view the
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Using Smart Portrait Mode
Smile timer
• On (default setting): Among the detected faces, if a smile is detected in the face
that is framed by a double border, the camera automatically releases the shutter.
• Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically using smile timer; the
shutter is only released when the shutter-release button is pressed.
• When smile timer is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting
(A 6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.
Blink proof
When set to On, the shutter is released two times each time a picture is taken; the
camera chooses one image in which the subjects’ eyes are open, and saves it.
• The message on the right will be displayed for a
few seconds when the camera records an image in
which someone may have been blinking.
• When set to On, the flash cannot be used.
• The default setting is Off.
A blink was detected in the
picture just taken.
• When blink proof is enabled, the current setting is
displayed during shooting (A 6). When Off is
selected, an icon for the current setting is not
displayed.
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B Notes on Skin Softening
• When taking pictures with skin softening, the time required to save the pictures increases slightly.
• Depending on shooting conditions, even if the camera detects a face on the monitor at the time
of shooting, effects of the skin softening function may not be visible, and areas other than the face
may be processed. If the desired effect is not achieved, set Skin softening to Off and shoot again.
• The amount of skin softening effect that is applied cannot be set while using the portrait or night
portrait scene modes.
• Skin softening can also be applied to pictures after they have been taken (A 72).
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More on Playback/In-Camera Editing
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame
playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact
sheets” of thumbnail images.
The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.
To Use Description A
Choose pictures Press the multi selector H, I, J
Increase the
number of
pictures
displayed/apply
the calendar
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display
Decrease the
number of
pictures
displayed
Cancel thumbnail
playback
Switch to
shooting mode
f (h)
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase
the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 4
➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom control to f (h)
in the 16-picture thumbnail display to apply the
calendar display (A 51), and pictures can be
found by the date on which they were taken.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to
thumbnail display.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease
the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 16
g (i)
➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate to g (i) in 4-picture thumbnail
display to return to full-frame playback mode.
k Press the k button. 26
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release
button.
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K.9
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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When pictures for which Print set (A 90) and
Protect (A 109) settings have been configured
are selected, the icons in the illustration to the
right appear.
Movies are displayed as film frames.
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Film frames
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C Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite
Pictures Mode
• When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 56), the
category icon of the pictures will appear at the right top of the
screen.
• When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 59),
the favorite pictures icon will appear at the right top of the screen.
Calendar Display
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures
are displayed in 16-thumbnail (A 50) in playback mode
to switch to calendar display.
Selecting a date displays the first picture taken on that
date in full-frame playback mode. The dates on which
the pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.
The following operations are available in calendar display.
To Use Description A
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Select a date Press the multi selector H, I, J
Return to fullframe playback
Return to
thumbnail display
The first picture taken on the selected date is
k
displayed full frame.
g (i) Rotate the zoom control to g (i). 50
, or
K. 9
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B Notes on Calendar Display
• Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on 01/
01/2009 in the calendar display.
• The l button and d button are not available in calendar display.
D List by Date Mode
Only the pictures taken on the same date can be played back in list by date mode (A 53). The
playback menu operations (A 55) are also available only for the pictures taken on the selected
dates.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame
playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, with
the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the
picture is enlarged.
The following operations are available while pictures
are zoomed in.
To Use Description A
Zoom in g (i)
Zoom out f (h)
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is
rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is
rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio
reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame
playback mode.
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View other areas
of picture
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Switch to fullframe playback
Crop picture d
Switch to
shooting mode
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to move
the display area to other areas of the picture.
k Press the k button. 26
Press the d button to crop current picture to
contain only the portion visible in the monitor.
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release
button.
Pictures Taken in Face Priority
When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken
using the face priority function (A 103) by rotating the
zoom control to g (i), the picture will be enlarged so
that the face detected at the time of shooting is in the
center of the monitor (excluding pictures that were shot
using Continuous, BSS and Multi-shot 16 (A 98)).
• If more than one face was detected, the picture will
be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the
monitor. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other faces that were
detected.
• When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio,
the center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is
displayed at the center of the monitor.
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In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same
date. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, pictures
can be viewed as thumbnails, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be
edited, and movies can be played back.
By pressing the d button to display the “List by Date Menu” (A 55), you can
delete all pictures with the same date, view a slide show of pictures with the same
date, and set print set or protect for all pictures with the same date.
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
1 Press the c button in playback
mode to display the playback-mode
selection menu and press the multi
selector H or I to choose C, and
then press the k button.
• Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.
List by date
2 Select the desired date.
• The camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for
more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than
most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.
• When the k button is pressed, the first picture taken
on the selected date will be displayed full-frame.
• Select images and press the k button to sort the
displayed images to the favorites folder (A 61).
• Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame
playback mode to return to the list by date screen.
B Notes on List by Date Mode
• Up to 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more pictures exist, “*” is displayed
next to the number.
• Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on 01/
01/2009.
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Using List by Date Mode
The following operations are available in the list by date screen.
To Use Description A
Select date Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. 9
Press the k button to display the first picture
Switch to fullframe playback
Delete picture l
View list by date
menu
Change playback
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mode
Switch to
shooting mode
taken on the selected date.
k
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame
playback mode to return to the list by date
screen.
Press the l button to delete all pictures taken on
the selected date. Choose Yes on the
confirmation dialog to be displayed.
Press the d button to display the list by date
d
menu.
Press the c button to display the playback-
c
mode selection menu.
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Press the A button or the shutter-release button. 26
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List by Date Menu
Press the d button in list by date mode to perform the following operations on
the pictures taken on the specified date.
Quick retouch* ➝A 70
D-Lighting* ➝A 71
Skin softening* ➝A 72
Print set ➝A 90
Slide show ➝A 108
Delete ➝A 109
Protect ➝A 109
Rotate image* ➝A 110
Small picture* ➝A 73
Voice memo* ➝A 66
* During full-frame playback only
When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A 53), options can be
applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same
date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual
pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.
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Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders
during shooting. If F auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be
viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting.
a Smile Y Portraits u Food
U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups
D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes
In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, thumbnail
playback mode and calendar playback mode can be displayed, picture displays
can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. Pictures
can also be sorted into folders. By pressing the d button to display the “Auto
Sort Menu” (A 58), you can delete all pictures in the same folder, view a slide
show of pictures in the same folder, and set print set or protect for all pictures in
the same folder.
Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
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1 Press the c button in playback
mode to display the playback-mode
selection menu and press the multi
selector H or I to choose F, and
then press the k button.
A list of categories appears.
Auto sort
2 Choose an auto sort category.
• See “Categories and the Contents” (A 57) for more
information about auto sort categories.
• Press k to display pictures in the selected folder in
full-frame playback mode.
• The icon of the category currently played back will be
displayed in the top right of the screen.
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• Select images and press the k button to sort the
displayed images to the favorites folder (A 61).
Portraits
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Categories and the Contents
Folder name Description
a Smile
Y Portraits
U Landscape Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 33).
V Dusk to dawn
D Close-ups
u Food Pictures taken in Food (A 43) scene mode (A 33).
D Movie Movies recorded in movie mode (A 75).
X Retouched copies Edited pictures (A 68).
W Other scenes All pictures that are not included in the other folders.
* The pictures taken in Scene auto selector scene mode (A 41) are included.
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 47) while smile timer
was set to On.
Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 20) using face priority
(A 103).
Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, and
Backlight* scene mode (A 33).
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 47) while smile timer
was set to Off.
Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn or
Fireworks show scene mode (A 33).
Pictures taken in A (auto) mode using macro (A 31).
Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A 33).
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B Notes on Auto Sort Mode
• Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be added to each folder in auto sort mode. If the desired
folder already contains 999 pictures, new pictures or movies cannot be added or displayed in auto
sort mode. Display pictures and movies that could not be added to a folder in normal playback
mode (A 26) or list by date mode (A 53).
• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A 110) cannot be
displayed in auto sort mode.
• Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S570 cannot be displayed in
auto sort mode.
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Using Auto Sort Mode
The following operations are available in the category list screen.
To Use Description A
Select the folder
name
Switch to full-frame
playback
Delete picture l
Change playback
mode
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Switch to shooting
mode
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to
select the folder.
Press the k button to display the first picture
k
in the selected folder.
Press the l button after selecting a category,
and a confirmation dialogue will be displayed.
Choose Yes and press the k button to delete
all pictures sorted to that category.
Press the c button to display the playback-
c
mode selection menu.
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release
button.
Auto Sort Menu
Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail display mode of
auto sort mode to display the following menus.
Quick retouch ➝A 70
D-Lighting ➝A 71
Skin softening ➝ A 72
Print set ➝A 90
Slide show ➝A 108
Delete ➝A 109
Protect ➝A 109
Rotate image ➝A 110
Small picture ➝A 73
Voice memo ➝A 66
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel or
wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the
selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders.
Sorting/Playback Procedure
Preparing favorites folder (A 60)
(Play back the desired pictures to add in playback mode (A 26),
Playing back the pictures
list by date mode (A 53), or auto sort mode (A 56))
Sorting pictures to favorites folder (A 61)
Viewing the pictures in favorites folder (A 62)
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Preparing Favorites Folder (setting icons)
Changing the display icons for favorites folders enables you to see which pictures
have been added to a favorites folder. The icons can be changed again after
adding the pictures to the folders.
1 Press the c button in playback
mode to display the playback-mode
selection menu and press the multi
selector H or I to choose h, and
then press the k button.
• A list of favorite folders is displayed.
Favorite pictures
2 Choose the favorites folder and
press the d button.
• Icon selection screen is displayed.
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3 Use the multi selector J or K to choose an
icon color and press the k button.
4 Use H, I, J, or K to choose an icon and
press the k button.
• The icon will be changed and the monitor display will
return to the list of favorite folders screen.
Favorite pictures
Choose icon
Choose icon
Back
Choose icon
Back
B Icons for Favorites Folder
• Choose icons for favorites folders separately for the internal memory and for every memory card
used.
• Remove the memory card from the camera to change favorites folder icons for the internal memory.
• When favorite pictures stored to the internal memory, or a memory card, are played back without
an icon having been selected, icons are displayed as numbers (default setting).
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Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder
Pictures can be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding the pictures enables
easier and faster searching.
1 Playback the pictures in playback mode (A 26), list by date mode
(A 53), or auto sort mode (A 56).
2 Select your favorite picture and press the k
button.
• Select full-frame playback mode and press the k
button.
• The favorites folders selection screen is displayed.
3 Use the multi selector to choose the favorites
folder you want to add the picture to and
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press the k button.
• The pictures are added to the selected favorites folder.
B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures
• A favorites folder can contain up to 200 pictures.
• If the selected picture has been already added to the favorites folder, the checkbox on the
selected folder will have the On mark (w).
• One picture can be added to multiple favorite folders.
• When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder
(A 132) or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 65).
• Movies cannot be added to favorites folders.
D More information
See “Removing Pictures from Favorites” (A 62) for more information.
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Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder
In h Favorite pictures playback mode, the Favorites folder with the pictures can be
chosen and displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback
mode, thumbnail playback mode and calendar playback mode can be displayed, picture
displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. By
d
pressing
the Favorite pictures playback menu (
in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail display mode, you can display
A
64), from which you can select pictures taken
on a specified day to view as a slide show, set for printing or protection, etc.
1 Press the c button in playback
mode to display the playback-mode
selection menu, press the multi
selector H or I to choose h, and
press the k button.
• A list of favorites folders is displayed.
2 Choose a Favorite folder.
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• Press k to display pictures in the selected folder in
full-frame playback mode.
• The icon of the favorites folder currently played back
will be displayed on the top right of the screen.
Favorite pictures
Favorite pictures
Choose icon
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Removing Pictures from Favorites
To remove pictures from a favorites folder without
deleting the pictures, use the procedure below.
Press the k button in the full-frame display in step 2
above and the removing favorites screen will be displayed.
Choose Yes and press the k button to remove the
picture. To cancel, choose No.
B Notes on Deleting
Deleting a picture during favorite pictures playback will delete the original file that has been
registered to the favorites folder (A 65).
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Remove this picture from
favorites?
No
Yes
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Using Favorite Pictures Mode
The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen.
To Use Description A
Select favorites
folder
Switch to full-frame
playback
Delete picture l
Change the icon for
favorites folder
Change playback
mode
Switch to shooting
mode
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Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.9
Press the k button to display the first picture in
k
the favorites folder.
All pictures that are registered to the selected
folder are deleted. Choose Yes and press the k
button to delete all pictures sorted to that
favorites folder.
Press the c button to display the playback-
c
mode selection menu.
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release
button.
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Favorite Pictures Menu
Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail display mode in
favorite picture playback mode to display the following menus.
Quick retouch ➝A 70
D-Lighting ➝A 71
Skin softening ➝ A 72
Print set ➝A 90
Slide show ➝A 108
Delete ➝A 109
Protect ➝A 109
Rotate image ➝A 110
Small picture ➝A 73
Voice memo ➝A 66
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures
When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or
moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 132). Only the file names of
pictures are added to favorites folders. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have
been added to the favorites folder are played back.
Deleting a picture during favorite pictures playback (A 26, 63, 109) will delete the original file that
has been registered to the favorites folder.
Adding to Favorites
Internal memory and memory card
Favorites Folder 1
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Adds a file name
Adds a file name
memory or
memory card
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
20s
Bac k
17s
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.
Recording Voice Memos
1 Display the desired picture in full-frame
playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail display
mode (A 50) and press the d button.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice
memo and press the k button.
• The screen for recording voice memos is displayed.
3 Press and hold the k button to record a voice
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memo.
• Recording ends after about 20 sec onds or w hen the k
button is released.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone during
recording.
• During recording, o and p blink in the monitor.
• When recording ends, the voice memo playback
screen is displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of
“Playing Voice Memos” (A 67) to play the voice
memo.
• Press the d button before or after recording a voice
memo to return to full-frame playback mode.
Playback menu
Delete
Protect
Rotate image
Small picture
Voice memo
Exit
Back
Back
20s
20s
17s
17s
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
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Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode.
1 Display the desired picture in full-
frame playback mode (A 26) or
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thumbnail display mode (A 50)
and press the d button.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice
memo and press the k button.
• The screen for playing voice memos is displayed.
3 Press the k button to listen to the voice
memo.
• Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the k
button is pressed again.
• Use the zoom control g or f to adjust the volume.
• Press the d button before or after playing a voice
memo to return to full-frame playback mode.
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a picture with a voice memo and press the l
button. Use the multi selector to choose w and press
the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted.
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Playback menu
Delete
Protect
Rotate image
Small picture
Voice memo
Exit
Back
Back
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
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B Voice Memos
• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are
deleted.
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo
can be recorded.
• The COOLPIX S570 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras.
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Editing Pictures
Use the COOLPIX S570 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files
(A 132). The editing features described below are available.
Editing function Description
Quick retouch (A 70)
D-Lighting (A 71)
Skin softening (A 72) Makes the subject’s skin appear smoother.
Small picture (A 73)
Crop (A 74)
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C Notes on In-camera Editing
• Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of P 16:9 (3968) (A 94) cannot be edited.
• The COOLPIX S570 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S570
digital cameras.
• If no faces can be detected in the image, the image cannot be edited with skin softening (A 72).
• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S570 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may
not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or
on the memory card.
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation
have been enhanced.
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or
as e-mail attachments.
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy
containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
C Restrictions on Picture Editing
The following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created by editing.
Copies Created By: Can Be Edited By:
Quick retouch
D-Lighting
Skin softening Quick retouch, D-Lighting, small picture, or crop can be used.
Small picture
Crop
• Copies created by the editing functions cannot be edited again using the same edit function.
• To use an editing function together with small picture or crop, use the other edit function first, and
use small picture or crop as the last edit function performed on that picture.
• Pictures that were taken using skin softening can be edited using skin softening.
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Skin softening, small picture, or crop can be used.
Quick retouch and D-Lighting cannot be used together.
No additional editing functions can be used.
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D Original Pictures and Edited Copies
• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
• Print set (A 90) and Protect (A 109) settings configured for original pictures are not reflected in
their edited copies.
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Enhancing Contrast and Saturation (Quick Retouch)
Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and
saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch option are
stored as separate files.
1 Select the desired picture from full-frame
(A 26) or thumbnail (A 50) playback mode
and press the d button.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose k Quick
retouch and press the k button.
• The original version is displayed on the left and the
edited version is displayed on the right.
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3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the
amount of enhancement performed and
press the k button.
• A new, retouched picture is created.
• To cancel, press the d button.
• Copies created with the quick retouch option can be
recognized by the s icon displayed during playback.
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
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Playback menu
Quick retouch
D-Lighting
Skin softening
Print set
Slide show
Exit
Quick retouch
Normal
Back Amount
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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast,
brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate
files.
1 Select the desired picture from full-frame
(A 26) or thumbnail (A 50) playback mode
and press the d button.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting
and press the k button.
• The original version is displayed on the left and the
edited version is displayed on the right.
3 Choose OK and press the k button.
• A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is
created.
• To cancel, choose Cancel and press the k button.
• D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon
displayed during playback.
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
Playback menu
Quick retouch
D-Lighting
Skin softening
Print set
Slide show
Exit
D-Lighting
OK
Cancel
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Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening)
Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken,
to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as
separate files.
1 Select the desired picture from full-frame
(A 26) or thumbnail (A 50) playback mode
and press the d button.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose e Skin
softening and press the k button.
• The screen that allows you to set the amount of skin
softening appears.
• If no faces can be detected in the image, a warning is
displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.
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3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the
amount of enhancement performed and press
Playback menu
Exit
Skin softening
the k button.
• A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is
displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin
softening.
Back
4 Confirm the results.
• Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the
frame, can be enhanced.
• When multiple faces are edited using skin softening,
use the multi selector J and K to switch the face that
is displayed.
• To adjust the amount of skin softening, press the d
button and return to step 3.
• Press the k button to create a copy edited with skin
softening.
• Pictures edited with skin softening can be recognized
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C Notes on Skin Softening
Depending on conditions such as the direction the subject is facing or the brightness of the face, the
face may not be detected properly, or the desired effect may not be achieved.
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Editing Pictures
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Create a small copy of the current picture. The following sizes are available. Copies
are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16.
Option Description
l 640×480 Suited to television playback.
m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.
n 160×120 Suited to e-mail attachments.
1 Select the desired picture from full-frame
(A 26) or thumbnail (A 50) playback mode
and press the d button.
• The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose g Small
picture and press the k button.
3 Choose the desired copy size and press the k
button.
4 Choose Yes and press the k button.
• A new, smaller copy is created.
• To cancel, choose No and press the k button.
• The copy is displayed with a gray frame.
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
Playback menu
Delete
Protect
Rotate image
Small picture
Voice memo
Exit
Small picture
640×480
320×240
160×120
Exit
Create small picture file?
No
Yes
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Editing Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is
displayed with playback zoom (A 52) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as
separate files.
1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame
playback mode to zoom in on the image.
• To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait)
orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars
displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape
orientation. To crop the picture in its current “tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the
Rotate image option (A 110) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in
landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the picture, and
then rotate the cropped picture back to “tall” (portrait) orientation.
2 Refine copy composition.
• Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust
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the zoom ratio.
• Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the
picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible
in the monitor.
3 Press the d button.
4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and
press the k button.
• A new picture, containing only the portion visible in
the monitor, is created.
• To cancel, choose No and press the k button.
C Image Size
As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.
When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the small picture icon B or C is
displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
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Recording Movies
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting
mode and follow the steps below.
1 Enter movie mode by pressing the
A button in shooting mode and
selecting D (press the multi selector
H or I), and then pressing the k
button.
• The maximum length of the movie that can
be recorded is displayed in the monitor
(A 76).The maximum movie length for each movie is 25 minutes, regardless of
memory card capacity.
Movie
2 Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to start recording.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the
center of the frame.
• A progress bar at the bottom of the
monitor shows the amount of recording
time remaining.
• To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.
• If recording time runs out, recording stops automatically.
B Recording Movies
• Macro mode (A 31) is enabled. Flash (A 28), self-timer (A 30), and exposure compensation
(A 32) are disabled.
• Macro mode setting cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or
change setting as necessary before movie recording begins.
• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied
before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are
being recorded.
• The angle of view (field of view) when recording movies is smaller than when taking still pictures.
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B Note on Recording Movies
When the movie has been fully recorded to the internal memory or memory card, the monitor
display will revert to the normal shooting mode display. Do not open the battery-chamb er/
memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. Removing the memory card while
movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
C Changing Movie Settings
Movie options (A 76), Autofocus mode (A 77), and Electronic VR (A 77) settings can be
changed.
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The Movie Menu
Movie options, Autofocus mode (A 77), and Electronic VR (A 77) settings
can be changed. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu
and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.
D Movie Options
Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Option Image size and frame rate
J TV movie 640P
(default setting)
I TV movie 640
L Small size 320P
S Small size 320
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C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Option
J TV movie 640P
(default setting)
I TV movie 640 56 s Approx. 10 min 20 s
L Small size 320P 1 min 53 s Approx. 20 min 40 s
S Small size 320 3 min 34 s Approx. 25 min
* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card.
The maximum movie length for each movie is 25 minutes, regardless of memory card capacity.
The maximum recording time that is displayed is the maximum recording time for one movie.
Internal memory
(approx. 47 MB)
Memory card (512 MB)
31 s Approx. 5 min 40 s
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
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I Autofocus Mode
Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M I Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Option Description
ASingle AF
(default setting)
BFull-time AF
Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed.
The camera focuses continuously.
To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.
w Electronic VR
Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M w Electronic VR
Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.
Option Description
w On Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes.
k Off (default setting) Disable electronic VR.
When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed during
shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed)
(A 6).
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In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are
recognized by the Movie options icon (A 76). To play
a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and
press the k button.
Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback
volume.
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control,
then press the k button to perform the selected
operation. The following operations are available.
To Use Description
Rewind K
Movies
Advance L
Pause O
End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.
Rewind movie. Playback resumes when the k button is
released.
Advance movie. Playback resumes when the k button is
released.
Pause playback.
While paused, use the controls to perform the following
operations.
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while the
M
k button is pressed.
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while
N
the k button is pressed.
P Resume playback.
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During
playback
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Volume
indicator
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Deleting Movie Files
Press the l button when displayed in full-frame
playback mode (A 26), or when selected in thumbnail
playback mode (A 50). A confirmation dialog is
displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete
the movie, or choose No and press the k button to
return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV
cable) to play back pictures on the television.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable.
• Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the
audio-in jack.
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Yellow
White
3 Tune the television to the video channel.
• See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4 Hold down the c button to turn on the
camera.
• The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures
taken will be displayed on the television.
• While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will
remain off.
B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable
When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use
force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull
the connector at an angle.
B Video Mode
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The
video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 112) ➝ Video mode (A 126).
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Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy
(transfer) pictures to the computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
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Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer,
ViewNX for displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating
panorama photos, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For
more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1, 32-bit version)
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.6)
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system
compatibility.
B Notes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a computer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera
from turning off unexpectedly.
• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S570 can be powered from a
home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or
malfunction.
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Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.
2 Turn off the camera.
3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
4 Turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp will light up. The camera monitor will
remain off.
• Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed on the
computer, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon
Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start.
To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device.
• Windows XP
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures
to a folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start.
To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..
• Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting
dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
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B Connecting the USB Cable
• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly.
Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull
the connector at an angle.
• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.
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5 Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options
Source panel and click Start Transfer.
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Source Device
Start Transfer
button
• At the Nikon Transfer default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.
• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is
complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
• For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to help information
contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX (A 83).
Disconnecting the Camera and Computer
• While transferring, do not turn the camera off or disconnect the camera and
computer.
• When disconnecting, turn the camera off, then disconnect the USB cable.
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C Using a Card Reader
The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be
transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.
• If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device
must support these features of the memory card.
• Insert the memory card into the card reader or similar device, then refer to step 4 (A 81) and
transfer pictures.
• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must
first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 110).
D Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually
• Windows: From the Start menu, open All Programs ➝ Nikon Transfer ➝ Nikon Transfer (or
All Programs ➝ ViewNX ➝ ViewNX). You can also double-click the Nikon Transfer or
ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop.
• Mac OS X: Open the Applications folder, then double-click Nikon Software ➝ Nikon Transfer
➝ Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software ➝ ViewNX ➝ ViewNX). You can also click the Nikon
Transfer or ViewNX icon in the dock.
D Viewing the Help File for Nikon
Transfer or ViewNX
For details on using Nikon Transfer or
ViewNX, view the help file by starting Nikon
Transfer or ViewNX, then selecting Help ➝
Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX Help.
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 40) to create
a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.
• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.
• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.
Windows
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4>Panorama Maker 4.
Macintosh
Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the
Panorama Maker 4 icon.
• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help
information contained in Panorama Maker.
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D Image File Names and Folder Names
See “File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 152) printers can connect the camera directly
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Take pictures
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Select pictures for printing
using Print set option (A 90)
Connect to printer (A 85)
Print pictures one at a
time (A 86)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Print multiple pictures (A 87)
B Notes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the power from
turning off unexpectedly.
• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S570 can be powered from a
home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or
malfunction.
D Printing Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing
pictures:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the
Print set in the playback menu (A 90).
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Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Turn on the printer.
• Check printer settings.
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
4 Turn on the camera.
• When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup
screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Then the Print selection screen (2) will be displayed.
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When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force
when connecting the USB cable. Wh en disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an
angle.
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by
following the procedures below.
1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired
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picture and press the k button.
• Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-
thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback.
2 Choose Copies and press the k button.
3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and
press the k button.
4 Choose Paper size and press the k button.
5 Choose the desired Paper size and press the
k button.
• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
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Print selection
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Copies
Exit
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Paper size
Default
3.5×5 in.
5×7 in.
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6 Choose Start print and press the k button.
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
7 Printing starts.
• Monitor display returns to the print selection screen
(step 1) when printing is complete.
• To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the
k button.
Current print/
total number of prints
Printing Multiple Pictures
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by
following the procedures below.
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Cancel
1 When the print selection screen is displayed,
press the d button.
• The print menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size
and press the k button.
• To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
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3 Choose the desired Paper size and press the
k button.
• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
Paper size
4×6 in.
8×10 in.
Letter
A3
A4
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4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or
DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Print selection
Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the number
of copies (up to nine) of each.
• Press the multi selector J or K to select
pictures, and press H or I to set the number
of copies for each.
• Picture selected for printing can be
recognized by the check mark (y) and the
numeral indicating the number of copies to
be printed. Check marks are not displayed
with pictures for which no copies have been
specified and these pictures will not be
printed.
• Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to
full-frame playback.
• Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch
back to 12-thumbnail display.
• Press the k button when setting is complete.
• When the menu shown at right is displayed,
choose Start print and press the k button
to start printing. Choose Cancel and press
the k button to return to the print menu.
Print all images
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on
the memory card, are printed one at a time.
• When the menu shown at right is displayed,
choose Start print and press the k button
to start printing.
• Choose Cancel and press the k button to
return to the print menu.
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
Print selection
1
Back
Print selection
prints
003
Start print
Cancel
Exit
Print all images
prints
004
Start print
Cancel
Exit
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