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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene a Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings 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-EL11 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-64 (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. 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.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii WARNINGS................................................................................................................................................ ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................v Introduction ............
Table of Contents 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 .................................................................................................................
Table of Contents c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 49 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................49 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................50 Editing Pictures.........................................................................................
Table of Contents D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 69 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................69 The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................70 Selecting Movie Options.....................
Table of Contents d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 93 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................93 Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................94 A Image Mode ...........................................................................................
Table of Contents Technical Notes................................................................................................................................132 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 132 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 132 Image/Sound File and Folder Names .................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S560 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 1 Introduction 5 2 3 4 Lens cover closed 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 1 Shutter-release button..............................24 7 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11 2 Power-on lamp ...................................20, 125 8 Built-in flash......................................................28 3 Power switch...................................................20 9 Lens .........................................................
Parts of the Camera 2 3 4 5 Introduction 1 12 11 10 6 7 8 9 1 Monitor ..................................................................6 2 Multi selector......................................................9 3 r (favorite) button ........................................8 4 Zoom buttons ................................................22 f : wide .......................................................22 g : tele..........................................................
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 information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few seconds (A 120). Shooting 4 5 24 23 10 1 6 2 3 7 22 9 21 8 10 11 20 19 +1.0 1600 1/125 F3.5 18 17 15 14 16 13 999 a 9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s Shooting mode* ....
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 4 1 13 3 16 14 6 12 999 999 8 11 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 15/11/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 17 15 2 Date of recording......................................... 16 Time of recording......................................... 16 Volume indicator.......................... 55, 74, 77 Auto sorting playback folder display *1 ... 60 Displaying the Favorites Folder *1 ..... 66 Battery level indicator................................ 20 Image mode*2 .........................
Basic Operations The c (Playback) Button Introduction Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26). The r (favorites) Button Press r to display the Favorites menu. The camera mode can be switched to the following modes using the favorites menu.
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. For 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) menu. Flash mode Apply selection. Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down. For Playback 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG Display the previous picture. Display the next picture.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). To exit the menu display, press d again. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow. Displayed when there are more previous menu items. The selected option. Shooting menu AF area mode Distortion control Exit Press the multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options. 10 Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), multi-shot 16, or interval timer shooting. Exit Back Introduction 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. Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. It is recommended to charge the battery within six months after it is first used (A 135). First Steps 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.
Charging the Battery The CHARGE lamp status and description of each status are as follows. CHARGE lamp Blinks On 3 Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • Remove and reinsert the battery into the battery charger at a nearly horizontal angle. • If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. • Battery error. Unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied), into your camera. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 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.
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, turn the orange battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch.
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 k. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Change the date and time. • 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. Date D 01 M Y 01 2008 00 00 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or press K. Date The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 132). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards B First Steps Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 126).
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. In this step, the lens will also open. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press r.
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. Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction will be adjusted. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 44 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is K Normal (3648 × 2736).
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 and self-timer lamp. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the optical zoom is set at the telephoto end, i.e. at maximum magnification, holding down g triggers digital zooming. The subject is magnified up to a max. optical zoom magnification of 4×. The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the center of the screen. C Digital zoom is in effect. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Optical zoom (up to 5×).
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. 1/125 F3.5 Shutter Aperture speed When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot C During Recording While the indicator of the number of exposures remaining is blinking on the monitor, pictures are being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or battery while pictures are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the recorded data, camera or card.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. Modes can still be switched even if playback mode has been selected from the favorites menu (A 8). The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to fast forward pictures.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Add favorite pictures Description A g (i) Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor up to about 10×. Press k to return to full-frame playback. 50 f (h) Press f (h) to display 4, 9, 16 picture thumbnails. 49 k Add the picture currently displayed to favorite pictures.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3-3.5 m (1-11.5 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.2 m (2-7.2 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).
Using the Flash B The W (Off) Indicator Turn Vibration reduction (A 123) off when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is OFF (W): • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A 123) off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose ON and press k. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. • When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Using the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait f Party/indoor j Night landscape n Copy c Landscape g Beach/snow k Close-up o Backlight d Sports h Sunset l Museum p Panorama assist e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn m Fireworks show Setting the Scene Mode Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose C and press k.
Using the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Shooting Suited for the Scene Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (A 105) for more information. • If the camera detects a smiling face of the subject, the smile indicator increases or decreases.
Using the Scene Mode d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i Normal (3648). This rate is maintained for up to 7 pictures.
Using the Scene Mode g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. O h Sunset Shooting Suited for the Scene Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at the center of the screen. m W* n Off* p Off * Other settings can be selected.
Using the Scene Mode OQ j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • The AF-assist illumination turns off automatically regardless of the setting of the AF-assist illumination (A 124). W m n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.
Using the Scene Mode . l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A 99). • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 123) setting and hold the camera steadily.
Using the Scene Mode o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m m n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. p Panorama assist m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.
Using the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn Vibration reduction (A 123) off when using a tripod. 1 Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k. The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Using the Scene Mode 5 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. End 14 Shooting Suited for the Scene B Panorama Assist Flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-mode setting (A 95) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
Automatic Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene auto selector mode) The camera automatically judges the type of subject (scene mode) when you frame the picture so that you can more easily take a picture suited for the scene. The mode will automatically be changed to one of the following scene modes by selecting the Scene auto selector mode and pointing the camera at the subject.
Automatic Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene auto selector mode) C Setting the flash mode in the scene auto selector mode Auto (default setting) or Off can be selected in the flash mode (A 28). • When U (Auto) is selected, the camera automatically sets the flash mode according to the determined scene mode. • When W (Off) is selected, the flash won’t fire regardless of the shooting conditions.
Using the Food Mode Use when shooting cuisines. 1 Press r to display the favorites menu, use the multi selector to choose u and press k. Shooting Suited for the Scene • The macro mode (A 31) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. 2 Use the multi selector H or I to choose white balance. • Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue. 18 10 3 Frame the picture. The camera can focus at distances as close as 10 cm (3.
Using the Food Mode 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot. • Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks the focus, and pressing the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down takes the picture. 1/125 F3.5 • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again. Shooting Suited for the Scene B Notes when using the food mode The flash is disabled. The macro mode (A 31) will be locked to ON.
Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically Using the Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1 Press r to display the favorites menu, use the multi selector to choose a and press k. 2 Frame a picture. Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically • Point the camera at the subject.
Using the Smile Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection features When the camera is pointed at a people’s face (front face) in the smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected. • In some shooting conditions, face recognition does not work and faces cannot be detected. • See “Face Priority” (A 105) for more information about Face Priority. C Operation of Shutter-Release Button Press the shutter-release button to shoot pictures.
The Smile Menu The following item can be set in the smile menu. For displaying the smile menu, press d in the smile mode. A c b c Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically 48 Image mode Choose an image size and quality (A 95). Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except for movie menu). Face recognition When ON (default setting) is selected, the camera gives priority to the smiling face of the people registered in Add to list to detect and the shutter is released.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To f (h) g (i) Cancel thumbnail playback k c Switch to shooting mode C A Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed on the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom in Zoom out Use More on Playback Crop picture A g (i) – f (h) Press f (h).
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S560 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 133). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting (A 52) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop (A 53) Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
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 49) playback mode and press d. The playback menu will be shown. 2 Use the multi selector to choose D-Lighting and press k.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 50) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • Cropping can be done by enlarging the portrait image displayed in full-frame playback mode above the current magnification ratio, but the cropped image is displayed in the landscape position.
Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 49) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press d. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press k. The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed. Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Voice memo Copy Exit 3 Press and hold k to record a voice memo.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press d. 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 2 4 4 Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press k. The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed. Playback menu Rotate image Small pic.
Viewing Pictures by Date In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In the fullframe playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back or stored in the Favorites folder. When d is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.
Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Description A Select date Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. 9 Switch to fullframe playback k Press k to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Press f (h) in full-frame playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Menus Press d in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* A 52 Print set A 91 Slide show A 110 Delete A 111 Protect A 111 Rotate image* A 112 Small pic.
Image Searching (Auto sort mode) Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them. If the F auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting.
Image Searching (Auto sort mode) Types of folders and their content Folder name Description Pictures taken in the smile mode (A 46) are displayed. D Portraits Pictures taken with Face Priority (A 105) of the A (auto) mode (A 20) or scene auto selector mode (A 42), or with Portrait*, Night Portrait*, Party/indoor or Backlight* of scene mode (A 33) are displayed. U Landscape Pictures taken with Landscape* of the scene mode (A 33) are displayed.
Image Searching (Auto sort mode) Auto sort menu Press d in full-frame playback mode to display the following menus. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press d. D-Lighting A 52 Print set A 91 Slide show A 110 Delete A 111 Protect A 111 Rotate image A 112 Small pic. A 54 Voice memo A 55 More on Playback B 62 Notes when using the auto sort mode • Up to 999 frames can be added per folder in the auto sort mode.
Storing the pictures in the specified Favorites folder Pictures can be added to the favorite folders and sorted for showing on vacation, at weddings, etc. Adding it to favorites will allow you to playback only the event you want to see. A picture can be added to multiple folders. Steps for classifying/playback Preparing a favorites folder (A 64) Play back the taken pictures.
Storing the pictures in the specified Favorites folder Preparing a favorites folder Changing the display icons for the favorites folders will make it easier to know what pictures are in each folder. The icons can be changed again after adding the pictures to the folders. 1 Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose h, and press k. Favorite pictures • Favorite folders will be displayed. 2 Choose the favorites folder and press d.
Storing the pictures in the specified Favorites folder Classifying pictures for the Favorites folder Pictures can be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding the pictures will enable for easier and faster searching. 1 Playback the pictures in the playback mode (A 26), the list by date mode (A 57) or Auto sort mode (A 60). 2 Select your favorite picture and press the k button. 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG • Select full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
Storing the pictures in the specified Favorites folder Viewing the pictures in the Favorites folder (Favorites playback mode) In 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, picture displays can be enlarged, the thumbnail playback mode can be displayed, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded or played back.
Storing the pictures in the specified Favorites folder Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode The following operations are possible from the Favorites folder display screen. To Description A Press the multi selector H,I, J or K to select the favorites folder. 9 Use Select favorite folder Switch to full-frame playback k Press k to display the first picture in the Favorites folder.
Storing the pictures in the specified Favorites folder C Playback/Adding to favorites Adding to favorites does not copy the original picture data and move it. The filename will be added to the favorites folder. Favorite Pictures Playback uses the filename from that favorites folder and playbacks the picture from there. Deleting a picture (A 26, 67, 111) while in playback will delete the original picture that has been added to favorites, so be careful while deleting pictures.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose D and press k. Movie Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
The Movie Menu Movie options, Electronic VR or Autofocus mode settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu Electronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording. Option x On (default setting) k Off Description Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except Time-lapse movieP. Electronic VR is not enabled. At settings other than Off, the electronic vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie options from the movie menu and press k. Movie Movie options Electronic VR Autofocus mode Exit 2 Choose Time-lapse movieP and press k. Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320 Time-lapse movie Exit 3 Choose the interval between shots and press k. Movies Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
The Movie Menu B Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A 28), macro mode (A 31), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62E (sold separately).
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 70). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/11/2008 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Use the zoom buttons (g/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 k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose E and press k. 2 Choose Record and press k. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed. Voice recording Voice recording Record 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. The indicator lamp lights during recording.
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Voice recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator To 001 15/11/2008 17: 30 00:01:00/ 00: 04:00 Index 0 2 Date of recording Time remaining Index number Press Description Reactivate the monitor c If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate. Pause/resume recording k Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose E, and press k. 2 Choose the desired file and press k. The selected file will be played back.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Sound file playback 001 15/11/2008 17:30 00:00:05/ 00:00:20 Index 0 2 Index Date and time of recording Length of recording Index number Volume Use the zoom buttons (g/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 k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Display the Voice recording screen (A 77 step 2) and press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the option and press k. Copy sound files q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory. Choose the copy option and press k.
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. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack. Yellow 3 White 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 a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Operating Systems Compatible with the Camera Windows Preinstalled versions of 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/Professional) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The power-on lamp will light. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. When ViewNX is installed, ViewNX automatically starts to check the transferred pictures.
Connecting to a Computer D Using a Card Reader Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. • If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 151) 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2008 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 86), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Print selection 15/11 2008 Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. Choose Copies and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press k.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002/004 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu. Print selection Back Print selection 010 prints 10 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 91). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose Start print and press k. • Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • To view the current print order, choose View images and press k. To print pictures, press k again. Start print View images Cancel Exit View images 10 Back 5 Printing starts.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 151). 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 also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Exit Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of the A (auto) mode has the following options. A Image mode* A 95 Choose image size and quality. B White balance A 97 Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous A 99 Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). E ISO sensitivity A 101 Control camera’s sensitivity to light. F Color options A 102 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Press the r button to display the Favorites menu and select A (auto shooting mode). Press d to display the shooting menu. Shooting • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the shooting menu, press d.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Option Size (pixels) Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
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 256 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance 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. Digital cameras are required to mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
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 (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press k. The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 7 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu, and press k. 2 Choose interval between shots and press k. 3 Press d.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 102 u Pastel Change to a pastel shade.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. z Face priority (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 105) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. 18 10 Focus area Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus D Focus Lock 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. 18 10 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area is green.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a people’s face, the camera automatically recognizes the face and will focus on it. In the following cases, the face priority feature will take effect.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Notes about Face Priority Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus • In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto. • In the Portrait, Night portrait settings or the smile mode of scene mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, focus will be set on the center of the screen.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16. Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I A 52 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a A 91 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 110 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete A 111 Delete all or selected pictures. d Protect A 111 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the Protect menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Smile menu: Remove from list (A 48) Playback menu: Print set (A 91), Delete (A 111), Protect (A 111), Rotate image (A 112), Picture Copy Back (A 113) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 116) Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures. 1 Press J or K to choose the desired picture.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show”. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing Start. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 109). Erase all images Delete all pictures. B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted. Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. 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. When the image that can be rotated in the picture selection screen (A 109) is selected, the Rotate image screen appears.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Choose the copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 109). All images: Exit Camera to card Selected images All images Copy all pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 115 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 116 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 117 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 120 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint A 121 Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the favorite menu by pressing r. Then select F (use the multi selector), and press k. Set up Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press the r button to display the favorites menu and select another mode. Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 116 Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen and press k.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 16) for more information. Time zone Set the home (w) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (A 119) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. The home time zone display appears. Time zone 15/11/2008 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone (city name). To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to display the W mark on the top of the monitor and set the daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time goes into effect, the time is automatically advanced one hour.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 16) 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 Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A 6, 7) for information on indicators in the monitor.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 92). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Date counter 5 01/01/2008 Stored dates Display options Press k to display the stored dates option. Press k to display the display option.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. On (default setting) Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting pictures. The camera detects and factors out panning movements automatically when reducing camera shaking.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Change settings for AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illumination automatically turns on when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6.3 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3.6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. However, the AF-assist illumination will not turn on in some scene modes even if AUTO is selected (A 34, 35, 36, 37, 38). Off Disable this function.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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, two times when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and welcome sound. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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. Formatting a Memory Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format card option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Arabic Indonesian Simplified Chinese Italian Traditional Chinese Hungarian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen When the camera detects a human subject with closed eyes, the Did someone blink? screen will appear on the monitor. The following operations are available in the Did someone blink? screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 30) Off Macro mode (A 31) Off Exposure compensation (A 32) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Smile Menu Option Face recognition (A 48) Default value On Setup Menu Option Menus (A 115) Default value Text Welcome screen (A 116) Disable welcome Photo info (A 120) Auto info Brightness (A 120) 3 Date imprint (A 121) Vibration reduction (A 123) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus AF assist (A 124) Off On Auto Digital zoom (A 124) On Button sound (A 125) On Shutter sound (A 125) On Auto off (A 125) 1m Blink warning (A 127) On Others Option Paper si
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S560 ver. X.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-64 AC Adapter EH-62E AC adapter Please 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.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 .
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 The Battery Technical Notes • 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. Display O (blinks) Problem A Set clock. 117 Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 12 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Problem Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S560. Choose Yes and press k to format card, or turn camera off and replace card. 19 N Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or sound files. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. 95 Out of memory. P Solution A Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes 26, 74, 78 18 19 Format internal memory or memory card.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A N Memory contains no images. No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card. – – N No sound file. No pictures are contained Select the folder in the folder selected in the containing the sorted auto sort mode. pictures. 61 No pictures can be played Play back the pictures back in the auto sort mode. using the playback mode or the list by date mode. 62 The picture has not been added to favorites folder.
Error Messages A 86 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 14, 20 PR Printer error: check printer status. Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* – PR Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.
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 Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A 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 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically, but you can also press the power switch to turn it off manually. 15 Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem Technical Notes 144 Cause/Solution A No picture taken when shutter- • When camera is in playback mode, press c release button is pressed. or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press d. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 26 Camera cannot focus. 25 • 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 Cause/Solution A • Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous. • When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, h 3648×2736, i 3648×2736, L 2592×1944, M 2048×1536, P 3584×2016, and s 2736×2736 cannot be selected for Image size. 99 Problem Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). The in-camera red eye correction may be applied to other areas than red eyes if taking pictures with V (auto red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction when the scene mode is set to Night portrait or Scene auto selector mode is selected.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures not displayed on television. Cause/Solution • Choose correct Video mode. • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Icon settings for favorites folder • Data in the memory card may not playback revert back to default settings, correctly if overwritten on a computer. or pictures that were added to favorites are not displayed during favorite pictures playback.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S560 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.0 million Image sensor 1/2.33-in. CCD; total pixels: 10.7 million Lens 5× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 6.3-31.5mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 34.8-174mm) f/-number f/3.5-5.6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: 3.7 to 15.5 EV [T]: 5 to 16.
Specifications * 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 (3648). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
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 Technical Notes h Favorite pictures playback mode 67 R 41 f button 5, 22, 27, 49, 50 h button 5, 22, 27, 49, 50 g button 5, 11, 22, 27, 49, 50 i button 5, 22, 27, 49, 50 j button 5, 11 x Scene auto selector 42 k Apply selection button 5, 9 A Auto mode 20 F Auto sort mode 60 l Delete button 5, 26, 27, 56, 74, 78 c D-Lighting 52 o Exposure compensation 32 r Favorites button 5, 8 m Flash mode 28 u Food mode 44 C List by date mode 57 p Macro mode 31 d button 5, 10 D Movie mode 69 c Playback butt
Index D Date 16, 117 Date counter 121, 122 Date imprint 121 Daylight 97 Daylight saving time 16, 118 Delete 111 Digital zoom 23, 124 Direct print 85 Distortion control 106 D-Lighting 51, 52 DPOF 151 DPOF print 90 DSCN 133 Dusk/dawn i 36 E Electronic VR 71 EN-EL11 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 133 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F H Halfway 11 I Identifier 133 Image mode 21, 33, 95 Incandescent 97 Indicator lamp 5 Internal memory 18 INTN 133 Intvl timer Shooting 100 ISO sensitivity 29, 101 J JPG
Index Movie menu 70 Movie mode 69 Movie playback 74 Movie settings 70 Multi selector 5, 9 Multi-shot 16 99 Museum l 38 N Night landscape j 37 Night Portrait e 35 Noise reduction 35, 36, 37 Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 96 O Optional Accessories 132 P Technical Notes 154 Panorama assist p 39, 40 Paper size 87, 88 Party/indoor f 35 Photo info 120 PictBridge 85, 151 Pin cover 4 Playback 26, 27, 49, 50 Playback menu 108 Playback zoom 50 Playing voice recordings 77 Portrait b 34 Power 16, 20 Power swit
Index Time-lapse movies 72 Tripod socket 5 TV 80 TV movie 70 U USB cable 81, 82, 86 V Vibration reduction 123 Video Mode 80, 127 Vivid color 102 Voice memo 55 Voice recording 77 Volume 74, 78 W WAV 133 Welcome screen 116 White balance 97 Z Zoom 22 Zoom button 5, 22, 74, 78 Technical Notes 155
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