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Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6500 Image editing effects that are fun and easy to apply while shooting p Quick effects ..................................................... A30, 39 Create images with effects in three easy steps, simply by shooting, selecting, and saving. Thirty effects are available. Just as with a smartphone application, you can preview the results of each effect on the image and choose your favorite one to suit the scene or your mood.
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6500 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
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.
About the Manuals Introduction • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
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.
Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, 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 Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included).
Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notices for customers in Europe Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
COOLPIX S6500 (FCC ID:CGJ5149EB/IC ID:4634A-5149EB) has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Notice for customers in the United Arab Emirates This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. TRA Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions ............................. v For Your Safety ................................................. viii WARNINGS ................................................................ viii Notices .............................................
Playback Features....................................... 79 Playback Zoom .................................................. 80 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display........ 81 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ............................................................... 82 Available Playback Modes ................................ 82 Switching Between Playback Modes......... 83 Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu).................................
Introduction xviii Editing Features ............................................. E16 Quick Effects..................................................... E18 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation........................................................... E20 D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast .............................................................. E20 Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects...........................................
Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Introduction Charge by Computer................................ E100 Blink Warning................................................. E102 Wi-Fi Options ................................................. E104 Eye-Fi Upload................................................. E106 Reset All............................................................. E107 Firmware Version ....................................... E110 File and Folder Names ..........................
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Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body.................................................................2 Attaching the Camera Strap ...........................................................................................5 Using Menus (the d Button) ...........................................6 The Monitor..........................................................................
The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 Parts of the Camera 12 11 7 10 8 9 Lens cover closed 2
1 Shutter-release button.................................... 30 5 Flash ............................................................................57 6 Microphone (stereo) .................................84, 96 7 Lens 2 Zoom control........................................................ 29 f: wide-angle ................................................ 29 g: telephoto...................................................... 29 h: thumbnail playback............................ 81 i: playback zoom....
1 2 3 4 5 15 Parts of the Camera 6 7 8 9 14 13 4 12 11 10
1 Charge lamp .......................................17, E101 Flash lamp............................................................... 57 2 b (e movie-record) button..................... 96 3 A (shooting mode) button....................... 26 4 c (playback) button............................... 32, 82 5 Multi selector............................................................ 6 6 k (apply selection) button ............................ 6 13 Memory card slot .....................................
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. 1 Press the d button. 2 • The menu is displayed. Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image mode Parts of the Camera White balance Continuous 25m 0s ISO sensitivity 850 Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Menu icons 3 Press H or I to select the desired menu icon. 4 Press the k button. • The menu options become selectable. • The menu is changed.
5 Press H or I to select a menu option. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Vibration reduction Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings On Print date Off Vibration reduction Parts of the Camera Motion detection AF assist 7 Press H or I to select a setting. 8 Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A104)). Shooting Mode Parts of the Camera 41 40 39 10 7 2 4 2 38 37 36 1 8 9 5 3 6 10 11 35 10 12 13 14 15 34 33 32 16 29m 0s 31 30 +1.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Shooting mode............................................ 26, 27 Macro mode .......................................................... 62 Zoom indicator ............................................ 29, 62 Focus indicator..................................................... 30 AE/AF-L indicator................................................ 49 Quick effects icon............................................... 69 Flash mode...........................................................
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1 Date of recording ............................................... 20 2 Time of recording............................................... 20 3 Voice memo indicator.....................84, E69 4 Album icon in favorite pictures mode ...........................................................................82, E6 16 (a) Current image number/ total number of images.........................32 (b) Movie length .............................................100 17 Internal memory indicator ...............
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................18 Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time ...............................
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included EN-EL19 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off 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 up in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle. B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. The Basics of Shooting and Playback * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. The Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. Flashes quickly (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. BInserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
B Formatting Memory Cards • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer before formatting. • To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A104).
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Press H or I to select the date format and press the k button or K. London, Casablanca Back Date format Day/Month/Year 6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and press the k button.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A104). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour; press I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 24 Battery level indicator Display Description b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery. N Battery exhausted. The camera cannot take images.
Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The lens will not extend.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 26 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode A38 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A68) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. x Scene mode A40 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking images in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. • Aim the camera at the desired subject. • When the camera detects the main subject, the focus area is displayed (default setting).
C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. - When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A58) is set to W (off) - When using the telephoto setting • Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Using the Zoom C The Basics of Shooting and Playback Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A31). • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that is in focus lights in green (up to three areas). See “Using Target Finding AF” (A75) for more information. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take an image.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved will be displayed full-frame. c (playback) button 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Display the previous image: H or J • Display the subsequent image: I or K Display the next image • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.
C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or previous image. • When images in which the face of a person (A73) or a pet (A48) was detected at the time of shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display (except images captured in a series).
Step 6 Delete Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A35) for more information. • All images: All images are deleted.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display K. Erase selected images • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. • Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails. Back 2 Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. B Notes About Deletion • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
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Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode ................................................................ 38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ....................... 40 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ........................
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A68) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A68). The default setting is Target finding AF. If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name (E111). 1 Press the k button when the image is displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode. • When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen. • To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick effects to Off (A69).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
c Landscape • The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. d Sports • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. • Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture up to 6 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to P).
f Party/indoor • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Z Beach • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. z Snow • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. h Sunset O • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
j Night landscape Shooting Features • The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod. • Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and noise even when the camera is hand-held.
u Food • Macro mode (A62) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focusarea selection, then change the settings as desired.
n Black and white copy • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Use together with macro mode (A62) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. o Backlighting Shooting Features 46 • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to take.
p Easy panorama • Allows you to take a panorama image simply by moving the camera in the desired direction. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame when shooting starts. • From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°). • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Images are captured one at a time. - Continuous: When focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera automatically releases the shutter 3 times.
s 3D photography B Shooting Features • The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3Dcompatible TV or monitor. • The focus area can be moved from the center of the frame to a different position. To move the focus area, before taking the first image, press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focusarea selection, then change the settings as desired.
B Playing Back 3D Images • 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI cable to connect the camera and these devices (A86) for 3D viewing.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. The following 12 effects are available. Category Description Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, press the multi selector H or I to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel color selection, then change the settings as desired. - Flash mode (A57) - Self-timer (A60) - Macro mode (A62) - Exposure compensation (A64) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the image. • Point the camera at a human face. See “Using Face Detection” (A73) for more information.
C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On (single), On (continuous), or On (BSS), the auto power off function (A104) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed. • The camera does not detect any faces. • The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41), or Night portrait (A42) scene mode is selected. • Smart portrait mode (A53) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A84).
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features. X (flash mode) n (self-timer), pet portrait auto release o (exposure compensation) p (macro mode) Available Features Shooting Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Default Settings” (A65) for information about each mode’s default settings.
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). 2 Press H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. Auto B The Flash Lamp • The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take images.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A59). W Off The flash will not fire. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Shooting Features Y Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
C Red-eye Reduction This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting: • More time than usual is required to save images. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. • In some cases, red-eye correction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the image you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF. • To stop the timer before an image is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 9 1/250 F3.
Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 8 cm (3.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). 2 Press H or I to select ON and press the k button. Macro mode Shooting Features • 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 canceled.
B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.). C Autofocus When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A69) in the shooting menu (A68) to Full-time AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on (except when using the Pet portrait scene mode).
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). 2 Press H or I to select a compensation value. Exposure compensation • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 Shooting Features 3 Press the k button to apply the compensation value.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A57) Self-timer (A60) Macro (A62) Exposure compensation (A64) A (auto) U Off Off D (special effects) W Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) U1 Off2 Off3 0.0 x (A41) U4 Off Off5 0.0 b (A41) V Off Off3 0.0 c (A42) W3 Off Off3 0.0 d (A42) W3 Off3 Off3 0.0 e (A42) V6 Off Off3 0.0 f (A43) V7 Off Off3 0.0 Z (A43) U Off Off3 0.0 z (A43) U Off Off3 0.0 h (A43) W3 Off Off3 0.
Flash (A57) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Macro (A62) Exposure compensation (A64) O (A48) W3 Y9 Off 0.0 s (A49) W3 Off3 Off 0.0 Shooting Features Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous) or On (BSS). Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed.
Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A6). Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity 25m 0s Color options 850 AF area mode Autofocus mode The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Shooting Features 68 Description A Image mode Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is P 4608×3456. E40 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.
Option Description A E55 Quick effects Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (A39). The default setting is On. E56 Skin softening Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens skin tones of human faces and then saves the images. The default setting is Normal.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Continuous (A68) Blink proof (A69) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A69) When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A69) When Smile timer is used for shooting, the self-timer cannot be used. AF area mode (A68) When Subject tracking is selected, the selftimer cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Description Continuous (A68) AF area mode White balance (A68) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Quick effects Continuous (A68) Quick effects cannot be applied to images immediately after they are taken with continuous shooting.
Restricted function Option Continuous (A68) ISO sensitivity (A68) When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled. AF area mode (A68) When Subject tracking is selected, Motion detection is disabled. Smile timer (A69) When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected, Motion detection is disabled. Continuous (A68) When a setting other than Single is selected, Blink warning is disabled.
Focusing This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus lock. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
• If the shutter button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: - In A (auto) mode, the camera selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. - When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects. - In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the area in the center of the frame.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A68) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas (up to three areas) that match up with the size of the subject light in green. When human faces are detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on one of them. 1/250 F3.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with AF area mode (A68) set to Center. 1 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. F3.1 1/250 F3.
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Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. Playback Features Playback Zoom ................................................................. 80 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display............................. 81 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ............ 82 Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu)............................................................
Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. Displayed area guide g (i) 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Image is displayed full-frame. Playback Features 80 f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i). Images can be zoomed up to 10×. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails. f (h) 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004.
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes G Play A32 All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. h Favorite pictures E6 Play back images added to an album. You must add images to an album before you can select this mode (A85).
Switching Between Playback Modes 1 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the c button. • The playback mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. Auto sort • If you select G Play, the playback screen is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A6). When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu for the current playback mode is displayed. Option A E20 D-Lighting1,2 Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
Option 1 2 3 A Sequence display options E73 Choose key picture Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence (sequence of images; A33). When making this setting, first select an image from the sequence you want to change before pressing the d button. E73 Favorite pictures Allows you to add images to an album. This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode. E6 Remove from favorites Allows you to remove images from an album.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. How to open the connector cover.
Viewing images on a TV E26 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type D) to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A88 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Playback Features Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X10.6, 10.7, 10.
1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK. The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
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You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 25m 0s 850 14m30s Recording Movies ............................................................. 96 Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)....................... 99 Playing Back Movies.......................................................
Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie option Recording and Playing Back Movies • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is d 1080P/30p (A99). 25m 0s 850 Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.
B Notes About Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
B Camera Temperature Recording and Playing Back Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording 10s after ten seconds. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.
Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option Description A Movie options Select the movie type. Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed, or HS (high speed) to record movies that will be played in slow or fast motion.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A99). Press the k button to play back movies. Recording and Playing Back Movies 100 Movie options 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0010. MOV 10s Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A32) or thumbnail playback mode (A81) and press the l button (A34).
Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The operations described below are available. Function Icon Paused Description A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. 4s Press the k button to pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor.
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General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Monitor settings Print date 25m 0s 850 Vibration reduction Motion detection General Camera Setup Welcome screen Time zone and date AF assist • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E82).
Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist General Camera Setup 104 Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E82 Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock.
Option Description A Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E96 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E98 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E99 Charge by computer When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power).
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Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can display the shooting screen of the camera on your smart device and operate the camera by remote control.* The pictures shot by remote control can be copied to your smart device.
Installing the Software on the Smart Device 1 Use your smart device to connect to Google Play Store, App Store or other online apps marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility.” • Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details. 2 Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature 108 Check the description and other information and install the software. • For more information about how to operate the software, download the user’s manual from the website below.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the d button M z menu icon M Wi-Fi options M k button 1 Press the multi selector to select the Wi-Fi network and press the k button. Wi-Fi options Wi-Fi network SSID Auth./ encryp. Password Channel Restore factory defaults 2 Select On and press the k button. Wi-Fi network On Off • SSID and the password are displayed. • If no connection confirmation is received from the smart device within 3 minutes, the setting returns to Off.
3 Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On. • Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details. • After the network name (SSID) that can be used for the smart device is displayed, select the SSID displayed on the camera. • When the message for entering a password (A110) is displayed, enter the password that is displayed on the camera. • When the camera is successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network, the shooting screen is displayed with the Wi-Fi icon (A9).
E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback).............................................. E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E6 Auto Sort Mode.........................................................................................................E10 List by Date Mode ...............................
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M p (easy panorama) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Choose Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Easy panorama • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the Normal (180°) image size (width × height) is as follows.
3 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button. • I is displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement. 4 Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, and begin shooting. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • A guide indicating the current shooting position is displayed. • When the shooting position guide reaches the edge, shooting ends.
B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. • If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur. • If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a panorama image is not saved.
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A32), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to display the short edge of the image using the entire monitor and automatically move (scroll) the displayed area. • The image scrolls in the direction that was used when shooting. 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor during playback.
Favorite Pictures Mode You can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are not copied or moved). After you add images to albums, you can choose to play back only the added images by using favorite pictures mode. • By creating albums for certain subjects or events, you can find your favorite images easily. • The same image can be added to multiple albums. • Up to 200 images can be added to each album.
2 Use the multi selector to select the desired album and press the k button. Favorite pictures • The selected images are added and the camera switches to the playback menu. • To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat from step 1.
Removing Images from Albums Enter h Favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an image and press H to hide L. • You can hide the L icons for multiple images. To display the icons again, press I. • Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to six-image thumbnail display.
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button 1 2 Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button. Press J or K to select an icon color and press the k button. Choose icon Back 3 Press H, I, J, or K to select an icon and press the k button. Choose icon • The icon changes and the monitor display returns to the list of albums screen.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort M k button Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back the images in the selected category. • The following operation is available while the category selection screen is displayed. - l button: Deletes all images in the selected category.
Option Description D Close-ups Images captured in A (auto) mode with macro mode (A62) Images captured in Close-up* scene mode (A40) O Pet portrait Images captured in Pet portrait (A48) scene mode q Movie Movies (A96). X Retouched copies Copies created using editing functions (E16) W Other scenes All other images that cannot be defined by the categories described above * Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode (A41) are also sorted into the appropriate categories.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k List by date button to play back the images captured on the selected date. 20/05/2013 3 • The first image that was captured on the selected date is 2 15/05/2013 displayed. • The following operations are available while the shooting 1 10/05/2013 date selection screen is displayed.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence.
B Sequence Display Options • Select Sequence display options (E73) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images. • Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S6500 cannot be displayed as a sequence. C Changing Key Picture in Sequence A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E73) in the playback menu.
Deleting Images in a Sequence If Sequence display options (E73) in the playback menu is set to Key picture only, images to be deleted vary as described below. To display the screen for selecting the deletion method, press the l button. • If only key pictures are displayed for sequences when the l button is pressed: - Current image: When a key picture is selected, all images in that sequence are deleted.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the COOLPIX S6500 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E111). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick effects (E18) Apply a variety of effects to images. Quick retouch (E20) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (E20) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.
C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing functions to use Quick effects Quick retouch D-Lighting The glamour retouch, small picture, or crop function can be used. Glamour retouch The quick effects, quick retouch, D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be used. Small picture Crop Another editing function cannot be used.
Quick Effects Select one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2 (E18). Effect Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross process (red), Cross process (yellow), Cross process (green), and Cross process (blue) Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look for the image.
3 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during playback (A10).
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Press the multi selector H or I to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. Quick retouch • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J. • Copies created with the quick retouch function are indicated by the s icon displayed during playback (A10).
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the effect, press H or I to select the effect level, and press the k button. 3 Preview the result and press the k button.
4 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the glamour retouch function are indicated by the u icon displayed during playback (A10). Save OK? Yes No Reference Section B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one human face per image can be edited using the glamour retouch function.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • The available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and 160×120. • Images taken at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592 are saved at 640×360 pixels. Proceed to step 2. 2 Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 Select Yes and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A80) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 2 Enlarge the image for cropping (A80). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 3.0 Reference Section 3 Press the d button.
C Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback. C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation Use the Rotate image option (E68) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to “tall” orientation.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When using the included audio/video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in jacks on the TV.
When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV. HDMI micro connector (Type D) 3 to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. B Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.
B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the TV settings (E99) under the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV. C Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control) The remote control of an HDMI-CEC-compatible TV can be used to control playback. It can be used instead of the camera’s multi selector and zoom control to select images, start and pause movie playback, switch between full-screen playback mode and four-image thumbnail display, etc.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F23) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.
4 The camera is automatically turned on. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 Print selection 15/05/2013 32 If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E100) in the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.
Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/05/2013 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display six thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Select Copies and press the k button.
4 Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. Paper size Default • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 5×7 in. 3.5×5 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. Letter 6 Select Start print and press the k button. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Reference Section Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins.
Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size 3 Reference Section E34 Select the desired paper size and press the k button.
4 Select Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Start print Cancel Reference Section Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection 10 (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to specify the number of 1 1 3 copies to be printed.
Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start print. Select Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. Print all images 18 prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E60).
5 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Printing 2 / 10 Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of copies Reference Section C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed.
Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A100). 2 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the I control, and then press the k button. • The movie edit screen is displayed. 1m30s 3 Press H or I to choose the M control (choose start point).
5 When the settings are finished, press H or I to choose m Save and press the k button. 6 Choose Yes and press the k button. • The edited movie is saved. Save OK? Yes No B Notes About Movie Editing C Reference Section • Movies recorded using p iFrame 540/30p (E74) cannot be edited. • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level display is B, movie editing is not possible.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved (E41) is reduced. Option1 Reference Section 1 2 Compression ratio Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) Print size2 (cm/in.
C Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70). • The image mode cannot be selected in 3D photography (A49) or Easy panorama (A47) scene mode. C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button 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 can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source.
Using Preset Manual The preset manual option 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). Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window. Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window 5 Press the k button to measure a new white balance value. • The shutter is released and the new white-balance value for preset manual is set. No image is saved. Reference Section B Notes About White Balance • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70). • Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash (A57).
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously at a rate of about 10 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or 7 images have been captured.
Option Description D BSS (Best Shot Selector) The “Best Shot Selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved.
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When a setting other than Single is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish saving the images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of the memory card, etc. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. Up to two images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache. The pre-shooting cache setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9).
ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking images. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
Color Options Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option n Standard color (default setting) Description Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome. The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9).
AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A73) for more information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. 25m 0s 850 Focus area a Face priority 1/250 F3.
Option x Manual Description Select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to move the focus area to where the subject is, and take an image. To cancel focus area selection and adjust flash, macro mode, self-timer, and exposure compensation settings, press the k button.
Option Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A75). M Target finding AF (default setting) 1/250 F3.1 Focus areas Reference Section B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. • Autofocus may not perform as expected (A76). • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).
Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Use this mode to focus on a subject that is moving when taking images. When you register a subject, subject tracking begins and the focus area automatically follows the subject. 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to register with the white border in the center of the monitor and press the k button.
Autofocus Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Select how the camera focuses. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
Quick Effects Select A (auto) mode M d button M Quick effects M k button Enable or disable the quick effects function. Option Description p On (default setting) In A (auto) mode, press the k button immediately after releasing the shutter to display the effect selection screen and use the quick effects function (A39). Off Disables the quick effects function (during shooting). The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E40) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) M F Smart portrait M k button M d button M Skin softening M k button Enable skin softening. Option S High Description Q Low When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.
Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) M F Smart portrait M k button M d button M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description Reference Section a On (single) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera takes one image. aC On (continuous) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera captures up to 5 images continuously and saves them all. The flash cannot be used.
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) M F Smart portrait M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Option Description y On Enables blink warning. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E16) for information about image editing features. • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E6) for information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press 1 1 3 H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by the M icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the Back selection is canceled. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
B Notes About Print Order • Print orders cannot be created for images captured in 3D photography scene mode. • When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. - If you select Yes, print order settings for other images are not changed and only the current print order settings are changed.
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable (E36).
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and press the k button. • To change the interval between images, select Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before selecting Start. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button before selecting Start.
B Notes About Slide Show • Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed. • When Key picture only is selected as the method to display sequences (E13), only the key picture is displayed. • Images captured using Easy panorama (A47, E2) are displayed full-frame when played in a slide show. They do not scroll. • The maximum playback time is up to 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (E95).
The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E60) • Protect (E65) • Rotate image (E68) • Copy > Selected images (E71) • Choose key picture (E73) • Favorite pictures (E6) • Remove from favorites (E8) • Welcome screen > Select an image (E82) • Delete image > Erase selected images (A34) Protect Back Follow the procedures described below to select the images.
3 Press the k button to apply image selection. • When Selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E66). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to rotate the image 90 degrees.
Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Voice memo M k button Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. • The voice memo recording screen is displayed for images that do not have a voice memo, and the voice memo playback screen is displayed for images that have a voice memo (i.e., images that display p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voice Memos • Press and hold the k button to record a voice memo (up to 20 seconds).
Deleting Voice Memos Press the l button while the screen described in “Playing Voice Memos” (E69) is displayed. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press the multi selector H or I to select Yes and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted. File will be deleted. OK? Yes No B Notes About Voice Memos Reference Section • When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the image and its voice memo are deleted.
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG-, MOV-, WAV-, and MPO-format files can be copied. Files saved in any other format cannot be copied. • If voice memos (E69) are attached to images selected for copying, the voice memos are copied with the images. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E60) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied.
Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence) (E13) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A32) and in thumbnail playback mode (A81). Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E75) to record in slow or fast motion. Larger image sizes and higher bitrates produce greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.
C Frame Rate and Bitrate • The frame rate is the number of frames per second. • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) encoding is used to automatically adjust the bitrate depending on the subject being recorded. When recording movies of a subject with large amounts of motion, the file size increases. HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E77).
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length The table below shows the approximate total movie length that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card, for each movie option. Note that the actual movie length and file size may vary depending on the content of the movie or on subject movement, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same movie option setting. In addition, the maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter the shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Press H or I to select an HS movie option (E75) and press the k button.
• Movie recording starts at normal speed when the Open with HS footage checkbox in the movie menu is not checked. Press the k button to switch to HS movie recording at the point where the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback. 16m30s When recording normal speed movies • When an HS movie reaches the maximum length for HS movies (E75), or when the k button is pressed, the camera switches to normal speed movie recording.
C HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options (E74) is set to h HS 480/4× or i HS 720/2×, movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded. When set to j HS 1080/0.5×, movies that can be played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed can be recorded.
Open with HS Footage Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Open with HS footage M k button Select whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or fast motion movies) when movie recording starts. Option Description On (default setting) Record HS movies when movie recording begins. Off Record normal speed movies when movie recording begins.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Option Description Y On Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over the microphone. Use when recording movies in locations with strong winds. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is not enabled. • The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9).
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen.
Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Select an item: Press the multi selector K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). • Edit the date and time: Press H or I. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button.
2 Select x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 :3 0 3 Press K. • The travel destination screen is displayed. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 :3 0 4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone.
C w Home Time Zone • To switch to the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2 and press the k button. • To change the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2 and perform the same procedure as for x Travel destination to set the home time zone. C Daylight Saving Time When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. The default setting is On. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Shooting mode Playback mode 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004. JPG Framing grid+auto info 25m 0s 4/ 850 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. It is not displayed when recording movies. 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. 15 / 05 / 2013 15:30 0004. JPG 25m 0s Movie frame+auto info 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Press the d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E63). 15.05.2013 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
B Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.
Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z menu icon M Vibration reduction M k button Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still images.
Motion Detection Press the d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Off Motion detection is disabled. The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement, it increases shutter speed and the motion detection icon turns green. No icon is displayed when Off is selected.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description a Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Enable or disable digital zoom. Option Description On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A29). Off Digital zoom will not be activated. Notes About Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A25). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Album icon settings (E9) are reset to their default settings (number icons) when the internal memory or memory card is formatted. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
TV Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Select whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A86). Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the PictBridge standard. • When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A73) when shooting in the following modes: • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E51) is selected for AF area mode option) • Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41), or Night portrait (A42) scene mode Option Description On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection,
The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Function Control Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Wi-Fi Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Wi-Fi options M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description When wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device, set Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi network to On. The default setting is Off. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature” (A107) for more information. Change the SSID. The SSID configured here is displayed on the SSID smart device. Set a 1- to 24-character alphanumeric SSID.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Press the H, I, J, or K to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text filed, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images will not be uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A57) Auto Self-timer (A60) Off Macro mode (A62) Off Exposure compensation (A64) 0.
Scene Mode Option Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection menu (A40) Default value Scene auto selector Night portrait (A42) Hand-held Night landscape (A44) Hand-held Hue adjustment in food mode (A45) Center HDR in backlighting scene mode (A46) Off Easy panorama (A47) Normal (180°) Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode (A48) Continuous Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode (A48) Y Special effects mode Option Special effects mode setting in the shooting mode selection men
Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E82) Default value None Photo info (E86) Auto info Image review (E86) On Brightness (E86) 3 Print date (E88) Off Vibration reduction (E90) On Motion detection (E91) Auto AF assist (E92) Auto Digital zoom (E93) On Button sound (E94) On Shutter sound (E94) On Auto off (E95) 1 min HDMI (E99) Auto HDMI device control (E99) On On Charge by computer (E100) Auto Blink warning (E102) Off Wi-Fi network (E104) Off SSID (E104) NikonS6500xxxxxxxx Aut
Others Option Paper size (E32, E34) Default value Default Frame interval for Slide show (E64) 3s Sequence display options (E73) Key picture only • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E111) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A34) before selecting Reset all.
File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S CN 0 00 1 .
• A single folder can hold up to 200 images; if the current folder already contains 200 images, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be created the next time an image is captured. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images, or an image is numbered 9999, no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (E96), or a new memory card is inserted.
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E83 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, this message will disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on lamp will flash quickly.
Display Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. A Cause/Solution Write-protect switch of Eye-Fi card is in “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to “write” position. – Error accessing Eye-Fi card. • Check that terminals are clean. • Confirm that Eye-Fi card is correctly inserted. 18 This card cannot be used. Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. This card cannot be read. • Check that terminals are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.
Display Image cannot be saved. A Cause/Solution Error occurred while saving image. Format internal memory or memory card. E96 Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card. E96, E111 Image cannot be used for welcome screen. The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen.
Display Memory contains no images. A Cause/Solution No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. • To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card, press the d button to select Copy in the playback menu. No images have been added to the selected album. • Add images to the album. • Select an album to which images are added.
Display Unable to create panorama. A Cause/Solution Could not shoot using easy panorama. Shooting with easy panorama may not be possible in the following situations. • When shooting does not end after a certain amount of time. • When the camera is moved too fast. • When the camera is not moved properly in the panorama direction. E2 Shooting failed When taking 3D images, the first shot could not be successfully taken. • Try shooting again.
Display A Cause/Solution 109 No access Could not receive the communication signal from the smart device. Set Wi-Fi network to On in Wi-Fi options in the setup menu, and wirelessly connect the camera and smart device again. 109, E104 Could not connect Failed to establish the connection while receiving the communication signals from the smart device. Select a 109, E104 different channel in Channel in Wi-Fi options in the setup menu and establish the wireless connection again.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Printer error: check paper Load the specified paper size, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in printer. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.
Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance .................. F2 The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2 The Battery......................................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter ..................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards..............................
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. 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.
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.
Technical Notes and Index • Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally. • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take images in cold weather.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-70P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Memory Cards F5 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F22) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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 them and working toward the edges.
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. Power, Display, Settings Issues A The camera is on but does not respond. 25, E113 16 105, E100 105 Battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
Problem Camera turns off without warning. Monitor is blank. Technical Notes and Index Monitor is hard to read. F8 A Cause/Solution • Battery is exhausted. • The camera automatically turns off to save power if no operations are performed for an extended period of time. • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected while the camera is on.
A Cause/Solution Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2013 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu. • The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks.
Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode. • The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. Technical Notes and Index No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode, press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.
Problem Images are blurred. A Cause/Solution • • • • Use flash. Increase the ISO sensitivity value. Enable vibration reduction or motion detection. Use D (Best Shot Selector). • Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting (using the self-timer at the same time is more effective). 57 68 104 45, 68, E45 60 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash mode setting to W (off). 57 65 Flash does not fire.
Problem A Cause/Solution Image mode not available. Another function that restricts the Image mode option is enabled. 70 No sound when shutter is released. Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu. No sound is produced with some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. 104, E94 AF-assist illuminator does not light. Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu.
Problem Skin tones are not softened. • In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be softened. • For images containing four or more faces, try using the Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in the playback menu. Saving images takes time. It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, such as when shooting in a dark environment. • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with redeye reduction).
Playback Issues A Technical Notes and Index Problem Cause/Solution – File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S6500 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. – Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.
Problem Cause/Solution A 105, E99 Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • Cables are connected to the HDMI micro connector (Type D) and to the USB/audio/video output connector simultaneously. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. Album icons are reset to their default icons, images added to albums cannot be displayed in favorite pictures mode.
Problem Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Confirm system requirements. Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2. The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 12× optical zoom /2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Focal length 4.5-54.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-300 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.1-6.5 Construction 8 elements in 8 groups (1 ED lens element) Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG 3D images: MPO Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.
Flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol [W]: 0.5–4.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–13 ft) [T]: 1.5–2.0 m (5 ft–6 ft 6 in.
Operating environment Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Communications protocols IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (11 yd) Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Data rates (actual measured values) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps IEEE 802.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 14.5 g (0.5 oz) (excluding battery case) Charging AC Adapter EH-70P Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.07-0.044 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 550 mA Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
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 images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark.
Index Symbols Numerics A Auto mode........................................ 26, 38 x Scene mode................................................. 40 D Special effects mode ............................... 51 F Smart portrait mode............................... 53 c Playback mode................................ 32, 82 h Favorite pictures mode......... 82, E6 F Auto sort mode........................ 82, E10 C List by date mode................... 82, E12 z Setup menu ............................................
Battery level indicator..................................... 24 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover .................................................................... 5, 14, 18 Beach Z................................................................. 43 Best Shot Selector......................... 45, E46 Black and white copy n ............................. 46 Black-and-white ............................. 68, E50 Blink proof.......................................... 69, E59 Blink warning ................
Favorite pictures mode ................ 82, E6 File name...................................................... E111 Fill flash.................................................................... 58 Fireworks show m ........................................... 45 Firmware version....................... 105, E110 Fixed range auto....................................... E49 Flash ................................................................... 3, 57 Flash lamp .................................................
Technical Notes and Index List by date mode.......................... 82, E12 Low key H............................................................. 51 Number of exposures remaining .................................................................. 24, E41 M O Macro mode......................................................... 62 Memory capacity............................................... 24 Memory card........................................................ 18 Memory card slot .....................
Print ................ 84, E32, E34, Print date.............................. 22, 104, Print order.......................................... 84, Print order date option ............................................... 22, E61, Printer................................................... 87, Protect.................................................. 84, E60 E88 E60 E63 E29 E65 Q Quick effects........ 33, 39, E18, E56 Quick retouch.................................. 84, E20 R S Scene auto selector x ..........
Sunset h............................................................... 43 Super vivid k ....................................................... 51 T Target finding AF................. 68, 75, E53 Time difference ........................... 104, E83 Time zone ........................................... 22, E83 Toy camera effect 1 m.................................. 51 Toy camera effect 2 n ................................. 51 Tripod socket ......................................... 5, F19 TV ...............
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