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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing D Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................32 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 33 Shooting in Scene Mode ...............................................
Table of Contents Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening)..............................................................................72 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................73 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................74 D Movies ...............................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 112 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 113 a Menus .............................................................................................................................................................. 114 c Welcome Screen...............................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction 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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction 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.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction 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”.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 10 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction 9 8 7 6 Lens cover closed 11 4 1 Shutter-release button..............................24 5 Built-in flash......................................................28 6 Lens .........................................................135, 149 7 Built-in microphone............................66, 75 2 Zoom control..................................................23 f : wide .......................................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Flash lamp ........................................................ 29 2 Speaker........................................................67, 78 10 Tripod socket 3 A (shooting mode) button..................... 8 4 c (playback) button........................... 8, 26 5 Multi selector..................................................... 9 Power connector cover 12 (for connection to optional AC adapter)....................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 119). Shooting 2 28 27 2 4 6 5 3 1 7 8 9 10 11 26 25 24 12 21 1600 600 23 22 20 17 15 19 18 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 47, 75 Macro mode....................................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 4 1 16 15 14 19 18 17 2 15/11/2009 9999.JPG 3 5 6 12:00 7 13 12 999 10 11 9 999 8 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Date of recording......................................... 16 Time of recording......................................... 16 Volume indicator.................................. 66, 78 Category icon in auto sort mode1 ............................................ 56 Favorites folder icon in favorite pictures mode1 .....
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the “shooting-mode selection” menu and change the shooting mode. The Shooting-mode Selection Menu Use the multi selector (A 9) to select the following shooting modes. 1 2 3 4 Auto mode 1. 2. 3. 4.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector Introduction 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 n (self-timer) (A 30) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) guide Apply selection Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down Playback 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). • Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Exit Introduction 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. Back Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
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). First Steps 2 3 1 2 Insert the battery at an angle as shown (1), and set it in the battery charger (2). 1 • The CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts (3). • About 100 minutes are required to charge a fully depleted battery.
Charging the Battery • The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. CHARGE lamp Description Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. Flickers • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • 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.
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 cover. First Steps • Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2). 2 Inserting the Battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps 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 (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
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.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Edit the date and time. Date D M Y 01 01 2009 00 00 Edit Press J to return to the previous item. 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or press K. • The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. First Steps • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps 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 memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write 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. B First Steps If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be Card is not formatted.
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.
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. Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. 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.
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. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 2 Frame the picture. • When the camera detects a face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (default setting).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 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. Zoom out Zoom in A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 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: Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 1/125 F2.7 Shutter speed Aperture When a face is not detected: • The camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
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 B Face Priority See “AF Area Mode” (A 101) or “Face Priority” (A 103) for more information about Face Priority.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (Playback) button. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode A (shooting mode) button • The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe 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 multi selector c (Playback) resolution while being read from the memory button card or internal memory.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures C Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails/apply calendar display Use g (i) f (h) k Change playback mode c A 52 50, 51 61 53, 56, 62 A Switch to shooting mode C Press the A button or the shutter-release button. 26 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.
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). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
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).
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 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. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose 10 s or 2 s and press the k button.
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. 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.
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 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Use the multi selector H or I to choose the desired setting and press the k button. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist Choosing a Scene Mode 1 • The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.
Shooting in Scene Mode 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). Q 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 1 Shooting Suited for the Scene 2 3 U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.
Shooting in Scene Mode m W n Off p Off o 0.0* o 0.02 * Other settings can be selected. OQ e Night portrait 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.
Shooting in Scene Mode 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 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode OQ 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* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode k Close-up Shooting Suited for the Scene 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.
Shooting in Scene Mode O 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 o 0.0* o 0.0* n Copy m W* n Off* p Off* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in Scene Mode 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 * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Suited for the Scene 40 Off* p Off* o 0.
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.
Shooting in Scene Mode 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).
Shooting in Scene Mode 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. Press the multi selector H or I to choose white balance.
Shooting in Scene Mode 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. 1/125 F2.7 • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. Shooting Suited for the Scene B Note on Food Mode Flash mode is disabled.
Shooting in Scene Mode 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). 2 Panorama assist Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the k button. • Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).
Shooting in Scene Mode 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 2. End Shooting Suited for the Scene B 7 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.
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) 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 pressing the k button. Smart portrait • Smart portrait mode is selected.
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.
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).
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. 1/ 10 The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. To Use More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Choose pictures Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 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.
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.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) 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.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. To Use Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. Select date More on Playback/In-Camera Editing 54 Switch to fullframe playback k Delete picture l View list by date menu Change playback mode d c A Description Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) 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.
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode 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.
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents Folder name a Smile Y Portraits U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups * The pictures taken in Scene auto selector scene mode (A 41) are included. B More on Playback/In-Camera Editing u Food D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes Description 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).
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. To Use A Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the folder. 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture in the selected folder. 26 Delete picture l 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.
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 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.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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. 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.JPG • Select full-frame playback mode and press the k button. • The favorites folders selection screen is displayed.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen. To Use Select favorites folder Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. A 9 Switch to full-frame playback k Press the k button to display the first picture in 26 the favorites folder. Delete picture l All pictures that are registered to the selected folder are deleted.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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.
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.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 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.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Display the desired picture in fullframe playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail display mode (A 50) and press the d button. 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.JPG • The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. • The screen for playing voice memos is displayed.
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) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (A 71) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Skin softening (A 72) Makes the subject’s skin appear smoother.
Editing Pictures 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.
Editing Pictures 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.
Editing Pictures 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.
Editing Pictures 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.
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 l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120 1 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to display on web pages. Suited to e-mail attachments. 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.
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.
Movies 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. Movie • 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.
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.
The Movie Menu I Autofocus Mode Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option ASingle AF (default setting) BFull-time AF Description 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.
Movie Playback 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. 15/11/2009 15:30 0010.AVI 10s 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.
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. 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. Yellow 3 White Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Tune the television to the video channel.
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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Install the Software 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.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off 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.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 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.
Connecting to a Computer C Using a Card Reader 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).
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.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 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. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen (2) will be displayed. 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2009 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below. 1 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Print selection 15/11 2009 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 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. Printing 002 / 004 Cancel 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.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Exit 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.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 90). • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. • To view the current print order, choose View images and press the k button. To print pictures, press the k button again. 0 1 0 prints Start print View images Cancel Exit 10 View images Back 5 Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 152). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.JPG 4 C 4 Deleting All Print Orders Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press the k button to delete print orders for all pictures.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set If more than 99 pictures are selected as a result of adding the current settings, the screen shown at right will be displayed. • If Yes is selected, the previous settings are deleted and only the current settings remain. • If Cancel is selected, the current settings are deleted and only the previous settings remain. Print set Too many images selected.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 20), the shooting menu contains the following options. A A 94 Image mode Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality (compression)) to be used when recording. Also available when using other shooting modes (except movie mode). B White balance C Continuous A 96 Match white balance to the light source. A 98 Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy”, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Setting Print size2 (cm/in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n o p Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus q r The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (A 6). At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor. B 100 Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Choose how the focus area is determined. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. a Face priority (default setting) w 11 Auto The camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. 11 Focus area Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus D Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a face, the face is automatically detected and the camera focuses on the face. Face priority functions in the following situations. • When AF area mode is set to Face priority (default setting) (A 101) • When scene mode is set to Scene auto selector (A 34), Portrait (A 34), or Night portrait (A 35) • When using smart portrait mode (A 47) 1 Frame a picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 104 Notes on Face priority • In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto. • If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, or Smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. k A 70 Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I A 71 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. e A 72 Skin softening Make the subject’s skin appear smoother. a A 90 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 90) Delete>Erase selected images (A 109) Protect (A 109) Rotate image (A 110) Copy>Selected images (A 110) • Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 115) Erase selected images Back 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture. • Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. Slide show Pause Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus • To change the interval between pictures, choose Start Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press Frame intvl the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (See “Selecting Pictures” (A 107) for more information). Erase all images Delete all pictures. B Notes on Deletion d Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 107), and press the k button to display the Rotate image screen.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. • Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 107). • All images: Copy all pictures. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other formats cannot be copied. • If voice memos (A 66) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied with the pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a c d e Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus f w U h u i k l/m n o d p 112 Menus A 114 Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen A 115 Select screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Date A 116 Set the camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r A 130 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Choose z tab in the menu screen. 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press K or the k button. Set up • The setup menu items are selectable. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select other tabs. Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Exit a Menus Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M a Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M c Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 107) and press the k button.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M d Date Set the camera’s internal clock. Date Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. • Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press J or K. • Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Time zone 15/11/2009 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination region (time zone). 11:30 - 04:00 EDT: New York Toronto Lima B Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus • If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on the daylight saving time option.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2009 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 4 11 4 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 92). 15.11.2009 Off (default setting) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date The date is imprinted in pictures. Date and time The date and time are imprinted in pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu w Electronic VR Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Auto Off (default setting) Electronic VR is disabled. When Auto is selected, R appears on the monitor (A 6), and electronic VR is applied depending on shooting conditions. B Notes on Electronic Vibration Reduction • Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When the camera detects the camera shake or subject movement, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have closed eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the blink warning screen will appear in the monitor. The face of a portrait subject, whose eyes may have been closed when the shutter was released, is framed by a yellow border. Should this occur, check the picture and decide whether or not another picture should be taken.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Default value Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Flash mode (A 28) Auto Self-timer (A 30) Off Macro mode (A 31) Off Exposure compensation (A 32) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Image mode (A 94) I Normal (4000) White balance (A 96) Auto Continuous (A 98) Single ISO sensitivity (A 99) Auto Color options (A 100) Standard color AF area mode (A 101) Face priority Setup Menu Default value Text Welcome screen (A 115) None Photo info (A 119) Auto info Image review (A 119) On Brightness (A 119) 3 Date imprint (A 120) Off Electronic VR (A 121) Off Motion detection (A 122) Auto AF Assist (A 1
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (A 86, 87) Default Slide show (A 108) 3s Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 132) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 109) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adapter EH-62D 1 2 3 AC adapter Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Quick Retouch, D-Lighting, and Skin softening copies (voice memo attachment included) Technical Notes 132 DSCN Extension (signifies the file type) Still pictures Movies Voice memos .JPG .AVI .
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Camera C Technical Notes 134 The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Problem Clock not set. Battery running low. N Battery exhausted. P Battery temperature high Battery exhausted. Q (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. P Please wait for the camera to finish recording. N Memory card is write protected. P This card cannot be used. P This card cannot be read.
Error Messages Solution A All data stored on the 19 memory card will be deleted. If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a computer before formatting the memory card. To format the memory card, select Yes and press the k button. N Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. 94 Out of memory. • Delete pictures. 26, 78, 109 • Insert new memory card. 18 • Remove memory card 18 and use internal memory.
Error Messages Display N A blink was detected in the picture just taken. N Image cannot be modified. N Cannot record movie. N Memory contains no images. Problem Someone may have had their eyes closed when the picture was taken. Solution Check the picture in playback mode. A 49 Cannot edit selected picture. Confirm the conditions that are required for editing. These options cannot be used with movies. Choose memory card with faster write speed.
Error Messages Display N This image cannot be deleted. N Travel destination is in the current time zone. Lens error Q Problem Picture is protected. Solution Disable protection. A 109 Destination in same time zone as home. – 118 Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. Turn camera off and reconnect cable. 20 Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A PR An error caused by the Select Cancel and press – Printer error: file image file has occurred. the k button to cancel corrupt printing. * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Technical Notes 142 Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • The camera is in standby mode.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp and flash lamp blink rapidly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamps blink for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera. A 15 Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem A Technical Notes No picture taken when shutter- • When camera is in playback mode, press the release button is pressed. A button or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 26 Camera cannot focus. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.
Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Cause/Solution A Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. Digital zoom is not available in the following situations. • When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait is selected for scene mode. • When smart portrait mode is selected. • Just before recording a movie (up to 2× can be applied while recording movies). • When Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting. 123 Image mode not available.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes 146 Cause/Solution Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Raise the ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit. Select o (Backlight scene mode) or use fill flash. A Pictures are too dark (underexposed). • • • • • • Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).
Troubleshooting Playback Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. – Cannot zoom in on picture. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller. – Cannot record or play back voice memos. • Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. 78 • Voice memos cannot be attached to images 67 taken with other cameras.
Troubleshooting Problem The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode. Technical Notes 148 A Cause/Solution • The picture you want to display is sorted in a folder other than that you are browsing. • Pictures recorded by another camera, and pictures copied using Copy on another camera cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode. • Pictures in the internal memory or memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten on a computer.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S570 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 12.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. CCD; approx. 12.39 million total pixels Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 5.0-25.0mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-140mm) f/-number f/2.7-6.6 Construction 7 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: –1.1 to +15.7 EV [T]: 1.5 to 18.
Specifications • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to I Normal (4000).
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols A AC adapter 131 AF area 24 AF area mode 101 AF assist 123 Audio-in/Video-in jack 79 Auto flash 28 Auto focus 31 Auto mode 20 Auto off 124 Auto sort menu 58 Auto sort mode 56 Autofocus 77 Autofocus mode 77 AV cable 79 B Back light o 39 Battery 12, 14, 117 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 12, 131 Battery latch 5 Battery level 20 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5, 14, 18 Beach/snow g 36 Best Shot Selector 98 Black-and-white 100 Brightness 119 BSS 98 Built-in flash 4, 28 Built-in micro
Index Technical Notes D-Lighting 71 DPOF print 89 DSCN 132 Dusk/dawn i 37 Image size 94 Incandescent 96 Internal memory 18 ISO sensitivity 99 E L Electronic VR (movies) 77 Electronic VR (still pictures) 121 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 132 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Landscape c 34 Language 126 Lens 4, 149 Li-ion rechargeable battery 12, 14 List by date menu 55 List by date mode 53 F M Face priority 101 Favorite pictures menu 64 Favorite pictures mode 63 File names 132 Fill flas
Index Photo info 119 PictBridge 84 Pin cover 5 Playback 26, 27, 50, 52 Playback menu 106 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Portrait b 34 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 97 Print 86, 87, 90 Print set 90, 92 Print Set (Date) 91 Printer 84 Protect 109 R S Scene auto selector x 34, 41 Scene mode 33, 34 Self-timer 30 Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Sepia 100 Setup menu 112 Shooting 20, 22, 24 Shooting menu 93 Shooting-mode selection menu 8 Shutter sound 124 Shutter-release button 4, 24 Sin
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