User manual NIKON COOLPIX S600

DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En 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. · Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. · The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. · PictBridge is a trademark. · D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. · All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Introduction First Steps A B C c D E Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode High sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. ii Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. · If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. · · · · · iii Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject. Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iv Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 v Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. vi Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices..................................................................................................................................................... v Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1 About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1 Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2 Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4 The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4 The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6 Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...........................................................................................................8 The e Button....................................................................................................................................................8 The Rotary Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................9 The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10 Help Displays ..........................................................................................................................................................11 Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11 First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12 Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14 Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................15 Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................15 Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................16 Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................18 Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................19 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................20 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................21 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22 Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................22 Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................24 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................26 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................26 Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................26 Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28 Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30 vii Table of Contents Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................32 B High sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................. 33 Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode .....................................................................33 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 34 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................34 Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................34 Features .....................................................................................................................................................................35 Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject......................................................................................................40 c More on Playback ..................................................................................................................... 42 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................42 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................43 Pictures taken in Face Priority ......................................................................................................................43 Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................44 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................45 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................46 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................47 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................48 Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................48 Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................48 Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................48 Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................49 Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode ...................................................................................................49 Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................50 List by Date Menus .............................................................................................................................................51 D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 52 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................52 The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................53 Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................53 Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................54 Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................55 Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................55 E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 56 Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................56 Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................58 viii Table of Contents Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................59 Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................60 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 61 Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................61 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................62 Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................62 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................63 Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................66 Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................67 Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................68 Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................69 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................72 d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 74 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................74 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu ......................................................75 A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................76 B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................78 G Metering ............................................................................................................................................................80 C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................81 E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................82 F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................83 G AF Area Mode .................................................................................................................................................84 Face Priority.............................................................................................................................................................86 I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................87 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...............................................................................................................88 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................89 Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................89 b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................91 c Delete ...................................................................................................................................................................92 d Protect ..............................................................................................................................................................92 f Rotate Image...................................................................................................................................................93 h Copy .....................................................................................................................................................................94 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................95 Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................96 a Menus .................................................................................................................................................................96 c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................97 d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................98 e Monitor Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 101 f Date Imprint.................................................................................................................................................. 102 g Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................. 103 ix Table of Contents h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 104 u Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................... 104 i Sound Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 105 k Auto Off .......................................................................................................................................................... 105 l Format Memory/m Format Card ................................................................................................... 106 n Language ........................................................................................................................................................ 107 o Video Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 107 p Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... 108 r Firmware Version ..................................................................................................................................... 110 Technical Notes................................................................................................................................111 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 111 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 111 Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 112 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 113 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 115 Storage .................................................................................................................................................................... 115 Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 116 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 120 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 125 Supported Standards ...................................................................................................................... 128 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 129 x Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. C A Notations · A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." · The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." · The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated in bold. Screen Samples In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures. 1 Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ · For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Introduction Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. About the Manuals · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 97). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. 3 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 23 4 5 6 Lens cover closed 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shutter-release button..............................24 Power-on lamp ................................... 20, 105 Power switch...................................................20 Built-in microphone....................48, 52, 56 Built-in flash......................................................28 Speaker................................................48, 55, 58 7 8 9 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11 Self-timer lamp....................................30, 114 AF-assist illuminator .............. 25, 104, 114 Lens ......................................................... 115, 125 10 Lens cover ......................................................113 4 Parts of the Camera 1 2 34 5 Introduction Opening the pin cover 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 1 2 3 4 Monitor ..................................................................6 Rotary multi selector......................................9 e button ......................................................8 Indicator lamp ................................................56 Flash lamp.........................................................29 Zoom buttons ................................................22 f : wide .......................................................22 g : tele..........................................................22 h : thumbnail playback.....................42 i : playback zoom................................43 j : help ........................................................11 Tripod socket d button...................... 10, 34, 53, 75, 89 11 8 9 16 17 l (delete) button......... 26, 27, 48, 55, 59 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover....................14, 18 c (shooting/playback) button ............................................................................ 8, 26 10 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 12 Cable connector............................61, 63, 67 13 Pin cover ............................................61, 63, 67 14 Power connector cover .........................111 15 Battery latch .............................................14, 15 16 Memory card slot..........................................18 17 Battery-chamber............................................14 5 6 7 5 Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds. (A 101) Introduction Shooting 2 24 23 22 21 20 1600 1/60 F2.7 4 3 6 7 8 5 1 9 10 11 19 18 14 13 12 999 a 9999 9m59s b 9m59s 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting mode* ...................20, 33, 34, 52 Macro mode.................................................... 31 Zoom indicator...................................... 22, 31 Focus indicator .............................................. 24 Flash mode....................................................... 28 Battery level indicator................................ 20 Vibration reduction icon....................... 103 Monitor brightness boost indicator.........8 "Date not set" indicator ......................... 116 Time zone indicator.................................... 98 16 15 13 Internal memory indicator......................21 14 Aperture .............................................................24 15 Focus area ................................................. 24, 84 16 Focus area (Face Priority).........................84 17 Focus area (Active child) ..........................40 18 Shutter speed .................................................24 19 ISO sensitivity .......................................... 29, 82 20 Exposure compensation value ............32 21 Self-timer indicator......................................30 22 Color options ..................................................83 23 White balance mode..................................78 24 Continuous shooting mode ..................81 10 Date imprint ................................................. 102 Image mode.................................................... 76 11 Movie options ................................................53 (a) Number of exposures remaining (still pictures)......................................................................... 20 12 (b) Movie length ........................................... 52 * 6 Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details. Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 18 16 17 15 14 10 9 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 * 23 4 5 6 7 8 999 999 9999 9999 9m59s 9m59s 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG a b Date of recording ......................................... 16 Protect icon...................................................... 92 Time of recording......................................... 16 Volume indicator.......................... 48, 55, 58 Battery level indicator................................ 20 Monitor brightness boost indicator ....8 Image mode*.................................................. 76 Movie options* .............................................. 53 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames ...................... 26 (b) Movie length ........................................... 55 9 Internal memory indicator......................26 10 Voice memo icon .........................................48 11 Voice memo recording guide ..............48 12 Voice memo playback guide ................48 13 Movie playback indicator ........................55 14 List by Date guide ........................................49 15 Print-order icon..............................................72 16 Small picture............................................ 46, 47 17 D-Lighting icon..............................................45 18 Filename ......................................................... 112 Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details. 7 Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26). Holding down the c button while the power is on will change the monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed on the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing c. Introduction The e Button Press e during shooting to display the shooting-mode selection menu, or during playback to display the playbackmode selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to choose the desired mode. · Press c to switch between the mode-selection menus for shooting mode and playback mode. Shooting-mode Selection Menu Shooting Setup mode (A 95) Movie mode (A 52) Auto mode (A 20) High sensitivity shooting mode (A 33) Scene mode (A 34) Voice recording mode (A 56) Playback-mode Selection Menu Play Playback mode (A 26) Setup mode (A 95) Sound file playback mode (A 58) List by date mode (A 49) 8 Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Introduction For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu. Select options*. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu. Apply selection. Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu. * Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. For Playback Select previous picture*. 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 4 4 Select next picture*. * Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector. For the Menu Screen Select options1. Return to the previous screen. Apply selection (go to next screen)2. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit Shooting 1 2 Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left while in Shooting/Playback menu (A 8) or Icons menu (A 96) will choose the items. Pressing right while in text menus (A 96) will go to the next screen. C Notes on the Rotary Multi Selector · In many cases, you can choose how to use the rotary multi selector to perform an operation. For example, rotating the selector clockwise and pressing the selector right may produce the same results. Since the selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions such as "Press the rotary multi selector K" are included only in cases where necessary. · In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the rotary multi selector is shown as H, I, J and K. 9 Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit Introduction Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow The selected option Displayed when there are more previous menu items shooting menu Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode AF area mode Face priority Auto Manual Center Exit Exit Press the rotary multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options. Press the rotary multi selector K or k to apply selection. 10 Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. B White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Introduction Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap 11 First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 First Steps Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3. 2 3 1 2 Charge the battery. Push 1 and insert the battery into the battery charger 2. 1 2 CHARGE lamp starts blinking when battery is inserted 3. Charging is complete when lamp stops blinking 4. About 100 minutes are required to charge a fully depleted battery. 3 4 12 Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Blinks On Battery charging. Battery fully charged. Description Flickers Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. First Steps 3 Unplug the charger. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. B Note on the Battery Charger Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii and iv before using the battery charger. The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use with incompatible batteries. B C Note on the Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 114), before using the battery. Note on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon) Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. 13 Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera. 1 First Steps Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place. B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to the position 2. 14 Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. · Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. First Steps Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. · If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode. D Auto Power-Off (Standby Mode) The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 105). Pressing the power switch or the shutter button while the monitor is turned off will turn it on. When the brightness of the monitor is set to the maximum setting by using the c button (A 8), the brightness will not change even if no operations are performed on the camera. 15 Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 First Steps Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. For information on using the rotary multi selector, see "The Rotary Multi Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. If No is selected, the date and time will not be set. Date Set time and date? No Yes 4 Press k. The home time zone menu is displayed. Time zone London,Casablanca Daylight saving D Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set the date. 1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the rotary multi selector I to choose Daylight saving. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option on and off. 3 Press the rotary multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5. 16 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 100) and press k. The Date menu is displayed. Home time zone London,Casablanca Back First Steps 6 Edit the date. · Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. · Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y · Press J to return to the previous cursor. Date D M Y 01 00 01 00 2008 7 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or press K. The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode. Date D M Y 15 15 05 10 2008 D Changing the date and time · To change the current date and time, in the Setup Menu (A 95) go into Date (A 98), choose Date and follow the instructions starting from step 6 above. · To change the settings for home time zone or daylight saving time, in the setup menu's Date item, select and change the setting in Time zone (A 98, 99). 17 Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory. First Steps 1 Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera. Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented. 18 Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. First Steps B Formatting Memory Cards Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 106). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k. · Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. · The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S600, be sure to format them using this camera (A 106). B The Write Protect Switch Write protect switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the "lock" position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the "write" position. B Memory Cards · Use only Secure Digital memory cards. · Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Take out the battery or memory card - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter · Do not format the memory card using a computer. · Do not disassemble or modify. · Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. · Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. · Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. · Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures. · Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases. 19 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press e. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press k. The camera enters A (auto) mode. Shooting 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Description Battery fully charged. Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery. Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. Battery level indicator 16 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 76). 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction will be adjusted. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 16 Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 45 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is K Normal (3648 × 2736). Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds (A 101). When the monitor is turned off, press the power switch or the shutter button to turn it on (A 105). C Monitor brightness boost Holding down the c button while the power is on will switch the monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed on the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing c. D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing d in A (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (A 76), white balance setting (A 78), and to apply continuous shooting (A 81), ISO sensitivity (A 82), color options (A 83) and AF area (A 84), to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences. D Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction (A 103), when On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, selftimer lamp, microphone and speaker. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. 16 Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Zoom out Zoom in Press the zoom button and a monitor indicator will show the current zoom ratio.