Nikon 25594, S600 - Coolpix 10MP Digital Camera User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

B High sensitivity Shooting Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

c More on Playback

D Movies

E Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

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.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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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.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety..................................................................................................................................... ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices..................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

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

The e Button....................................................................................................................................................8

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

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

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................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...............................................................................................................................19

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................20

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................21

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................22

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

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................26

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................26

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

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

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

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

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

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

B High sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................. 33

Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode .....................................................................33

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................34

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................34

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................34

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................35

Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject......................................................................................................40

c More on Playback ..................................................................................................................... 42

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................42

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................43

Pictures taken in Face Priority......................................................................................................................43

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................44

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................45

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................46

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................47

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................48

Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................48

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................48

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................48

Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................49

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................49

Using List by Date Mode .................................................................................................................................50

List by Date Menus .............................................................................................................................................51

D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 52

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................52

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................53

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................53

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................54

Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................55

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................55

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 56

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................56

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................58

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Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................59

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................60

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 61

Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................61

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................62

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................62

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................63

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................66

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................67

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................68

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................69

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................................72

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 74

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................74

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu ......................................................75

A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................76

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................78

G Metering ............................................................................................................................................................80

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................81

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................82

F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................83

G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................84

Face Priority.............................................................................................................................................................86

I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................87

Restrictions on Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................88

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................89

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................89

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................91

c Delete ...................................................................................................................................................................92

d Protect ..............................................................................................................................................................92

f Rotate Image...................................................................................................................................................93

h Copy .....................................................................................................................................................................94

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................95

Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................96

a Menus .................................................................................................................................................................96

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................97

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................98

e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................101

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................102

g Vibration Reduction.................................................................................................................................103

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h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 104

u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................104

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................105

k Auto Off ..........................................................................................................................................................105

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................106

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................107

o Video Mode ..................................................................................................................................................107

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................108

r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................110

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................111

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................111

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 111

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 112

Caring for the Camera .....................................................................................................................113

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................115

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................115

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 116

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 120

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 125

Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................128

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 129

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 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:

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 are indicated 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.

C Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

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:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

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,

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

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10

Information and Precautions

Introduction

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 illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or 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 97). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

7109

Lens cover closed

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

2 Power-on lamp ...................................20, 105

3 Power switch...................................................20

4 Built-in microphone....................48, 52, 56

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

6 Speaker................................................48, 55, 58

7 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11

Self-timer lamp....................................30, 114

AF-assist illuminator.............. 25, 104, 114

9 Lens ......................................................... 115, 125

10 Lens cover ......................................................113

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

14 15 16 17

12 13

9 10

12 345

Opening the pin cover

1 Monitor ..................................................................6

2 Rotary multi selector......................................9

3 e button ......................................................8

Indicator lamp ................................................56

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

Zoom buttons ................................................22

f : wide.......................................................22

g : tele..........................................................22

h : thumbnail playback.....................42

i : playback zoom................................43

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

6 Tripod socket

7 d button...................... 10, 34, 53, 75, 89

8 l (delete) button .........26, 27, 48, 55, 59

Battery-chamber/

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

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

c (shooting/playback) button

............................................................................ 8, 26

12 Cable connector............................61, 63, 67

13 Pin cover ............................................61, 63, 67

14 Power connector cover .........................111

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

16 Memory card slot..........................................18

17 Battery-chamber............................................14

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds. (A 101)

Shooting

Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

1/60

1600

F2.7

1600

F2.7

999

9999

9m59s

131819 14

1617

1 Shooting mode* ...................20, 33, 34, 52

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

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 22, 31

4 Focus indicator ..............................................24

5 Flash mode.......................................................28

6 Battery level indicator................................20

7 Vibration reduction icon.......................103

Monitor brightness boost indicator

.........8

“Date not set” indicator ......................... 116

Time zone indicator.................................... 98

10 Date imprint .................................................102

Image mode....................................................76

Movie options ................................................53

(a) Number of exposures remaining

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

(b) Movie length ...........................................52

13 Internal memory indicator......................21

14 Aperture .............................................................24

15 Focus area.................................................24, 84

16 Focus area (Face Priority).........................84

17 Focus area (Active child)..........................40

18 Shutter speed .................................................24

19 ISO sensitivity..........................................29, 82

20 Exposure compensation value ............32

21 Self-timer indicator......................................30

22 Color options ..................................................83

23 White balance mode..................................78

24 Continuous shooting mode ..................81

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Playback

Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

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11 12 13

910

15 14

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

2 Protect icon......................................................92

3 Time of recording.........................................16

4 Volume indicator.......................... 48, 55, 58

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

6 Monitor brightness boost indicator ....8

Image mode*.................................................. 76

Movie options* ..............................................53

(a) Current frame number/

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

(b) Movie length ...........................................55

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

10 Voice memo icon .........................................48

11 Voice memo recording guide ..............48

12 Voice memo playback guide ................48

13 Movie playback indicator ........................55

14 List by Date guide........................................49

15 Print-order icon..............................................72

16 Small picture............................................46, 47

17 D-Lighting icon..............................................45

18 Filename .........................................................112

Introduction

Basic Operations

The c (Shooting/Playback) Button

The e Button

Press e during shooting to display the shooting-mode selection menu, or during playback to display the playbackmode selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to choose the desired mode.

• Press c to switch between the mode-selection menus

for shooting mode and playback mode.

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

Playback-mode Selection Menu

Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode.

If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26).

Holding down the c button while the power is on will change the monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed on the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing c.

Shooting

Auto mode (A 20)

Scene mode (A 34)

High sensitivity shooting mode (A 33)

Movie mode (A 52)

Setup mode (A 95)

Voice recording mode (A 56)

Play

Playback mode (A 26)

List by date mode (A 49)

Sound file playback mode

(A 58)

Setup mode (A 95)

Basic Operations

Introduction

The Rotary Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

For Shooting

* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

For Playback

* Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

For the Menu Screen

C Notes on the Rotary Multi Selector

• In many cases, you can choose how to use the rotary multi selector to perform an operation. For

example, rotating the selector clockwise and pressing the selector right may produce the same results. Since the selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions such as “Press the rotary multi selector K” are included only in cases where necessary.

• In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the rotary multi selector is shown

as H, I, J and K.

Flash mode

Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu.

Display n (self-timer)

(A 30) menu.

Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu.

Apply selection.

Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu.

Select options*.

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Select previous picture*.

Select next picture*.

Shooting

Select options1.

Apply selection (go to next screen)

Return to the

previous screen.

Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left while in Shooting/Playback menu (A 8) or Icons menu (A 96) will choose the items.

Pressing right while in text menus (A 96) will go to the next screen.

Shooting menu

Exit

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Basic Operations

Introduction

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu.

Shooting menu

Exit

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

The selected option

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

shooting menu

Exit

AF area mode

Exit

Face priority

Manual Center

Auto

AF area mode

Color options

Autofocus mode

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

Press the rotary multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options.

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

Basic Operations

Introduction

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.

White balance

Exit Back

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

Attaching the Camera Strap

First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or

when the battery is running low.

1 Connect the power cable.

Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.

2 Charge the battery.

Push 1 and insert the battery into the battery charger 2.

CHARGE lamp starts blinking when battery is inserted 3. Charging is complete when lamp stops blinking 4.

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

Charging the Battery

First Steps

3 Unplug the charger.

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

B Note on the Battery Charger

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii and iv before using the battery charger. The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use with incompatible batteries.

B Note on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 114), before using the battery.

C Note on AC power supply

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

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

Flickers

Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera.

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.

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 position 2.

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown

1. The battery can then be

removed by hand

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

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

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

D Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode)

The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 105).

Pressing the power switch or the shutter button while the monitor is turned off will turn it on.

When the brightness of the monitor is set to the maximum setting by using the

c button (A 8),

the brightness will not change even if no operations are performed on the camera.

First Steps

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 will light and the monitor will turn on.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired language and press k.

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

3 Choose Yes and press k.

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

4 Press k.

The home time zone menu is displayed.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set the date. 1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the rotary multi selector I to choose Daylight saving. 2Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option

on and off.

3 Press the rotary multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.

Set time and date?

Ye s

Date

Time zone

London,Casablanca

Daylight saving

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

First Steps

5 Select your home time zone (A 100) and press

The Date menu is displayed.

6 Edit the date.

• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit

the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the cursor in the following order.

D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y

• Press J to return to the previous cursor.

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press k or press K.

The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode.

D Changing the date and time

• To change the current date and time, in the Setup Menu (A 95) go into Date (A 98), choose

Date and follow the instructions starting from step 6 above.

• To change the settings for home time zone or daylight saving time, in the setup menu's Date

item, select and change the setting in Time zone (A 98, 99).

Home time zone

Back

London,Casablanca

Date

DMY

0000

200801

Date

DMY

1015

200805

First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is 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 memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.

1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.

Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

D Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the

memory card is correctly oriented.

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