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i
Introduction
First Steps
A
Basic Photography and Playback:
Auto Mode
B
High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
C
Shooting Suited for the Scene
b
Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode
c
More on Playback
D
Movies
E
Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
d
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
ii
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the Event of
Malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not Disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the Camera or AC
Adapter in the Presence of
Flammable Gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the Camera Strap with
Care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of Reach of Children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product to prevent possible injury.
iii
For Your Safety
Observe the following
precautions 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.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it into a
Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied
only with the COOLPIX S52), or by
inserting it into the camera and
connecting the AC Adapter EH-63
(supplied only with the COOLPIX
S52c).
• 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.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. 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
lightening 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 flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized 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.
iv
For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs 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.
v
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
COOLPIX S52/S52c
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection
in European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8
The c (shooting/playback) Button...........................................................................................................8
The e (mode) Button..................................................................................................................................8
The Rotary Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................9
The d Button....................................................................................................................................................11
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11
First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12
Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52) .......................................12
Inserting the Battery into the Camera..........................................................................................14
Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................15
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................15
Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)..............................................16
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time ................................................................................18
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................21
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Table of Contents
A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode.................................................................. 22
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................28
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...............................................................................................32
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................33
Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................34
B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................ 35
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................35
C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 36
Shooting in Scene Mode ...................................................................................................................36
Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................36
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................37
b Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode .............................................................................. 42
One-Touch Portrait Mode.................................................................................................................42
The One-Touch Portrait Menu.........................................................................................................43
c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 44
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................44
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................45
Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................46
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................47
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................48
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................49
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................50
Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................51
Pictmotion by muvee .........................................................................................................................54
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D Movies.............................................................................................................................................. 60
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................60
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................61
D Selecting Movie Options..........................................................................................................................61
I Auto-Focus Mode ........................................................................................................................................62
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................63
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................63
E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 64
Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................64
Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................66
Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................67
Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................68
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers........................................................... 69
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................69
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................70
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................70
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...............................................................71
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................74
Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................75
Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................76
Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................77
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................80
d Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus ............................................................................ 82
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................82
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu......................................................82
A Image Mode ....................................................................................................................................................83
B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................85
C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................87
E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................88
F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................88
G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................89
Restrictions on Camera Settings................................................................................................................90
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................91
Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................91
b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................93
c Delete...................................................................................................................................................................94
d Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................94
f Rotate Image...................................................................................................................................................95
h Copy.....................................................................................................................................................................96
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................97
Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................98
a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................98
c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................99
d Date....................................................................................................................................................................100
e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................103
C Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................104
g Vibration Reduction.................................................................................................................................105
h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................105
i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................106
j Record Orientation...................................................................................................................................106
k Auto Off...........................................................................................................................................................107
l Format Memory/m Format Card....................................................................................................107
n Language ........................................................................................................................................................108
o Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................108
p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................108
r Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................111
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................112
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 112
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................112
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 113
Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 114
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................116
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................116
Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 117
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 121
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 126
Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................129
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 130
1
Introduction
Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S52/S52c digital camera. This
manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital
camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who
use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold
text.
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
• In this manual, the COOLPIX S52 digital camera is used for illustrative purposes.
Illustrations for both the COOLPIX S52 and the COOLPIX S52c are provided
when necessary.
• 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
pictures to, or delete, or view pictures.
This icon marks cautions,
information that should be read
before use to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
A
DB
C
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Introduction
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for
contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Holographic seal: Identifies this device
as an authentic Nikon product.
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL8
3
Information and Precautions
Introduction
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of
unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or 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.
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 99). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices.
If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, reset the wireless LAN settings stored in the camera. For more
information, see page 24 and 37 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide.
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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Attaching the Camera Strap
123 4 5
87 6
9
5
10
11
Lens cover closed
12
COOLPIX S52c
1 Shutter-release button..............................26
2 Power-on lamp................................... 22, 107
3 Power switch...................................................15
4 Built-in microphone.................... 50, 60, 64
5
b (one-touch portrait) button .........42
D-Lighting button........................................47
6 Lens..........................................................114, 126
7
Self-timer lamp................................... 32, 115
AF-assist illuminator...............27, 105, 115
8 Built-in flash......................................................30
9
F (Picture Mail) button
(COOLPIX S52c only)
.... 41 of the
Wireless LAN Connection Guide
10
Antenna (COOLPIX S52c only)
.... 47 of the
Wireless LAN Connection Guide
11
Wireless LAN LED (COOLPIX S52c only)
.... 47 of the
Wireless LAN Connection Guide
12 Lens cover
123
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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
3
4
6
5
7
8
9
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1
2
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13
14
16
17
1 e (mode) button....................................8
2 Speaker............................................... 50, 63, 66
3
Zoom buttons................................................25
f (wide).......................................................25
g (tele)............................................................25
h (thumbnail playback)....................44
i (playback zoom)..................................45
j (help) ........................................................11
4
Indicator lamp................................................64
Flash lamp.........................................................31
5 c (shooting/playback) button.....8, 28
6 Eyelet for camera strap................................4
7 k (apply selection) button......................9
8 Rotary multi selector .....................................9
9 l (delete) button................. 28, 29, 50, 63
10
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ...................14, 20
11 d button......................................11, 82, 91
12 Monitor..................................................................6
13 Battery latch.............................................14, 15
14 Memory card slot..........................................20
15 Battery chamber............................................14
16 Multi connector.............................69, 71, 75
17 Tripod socket
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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
after a few seconds (A 103).
Shooting
* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for
details.
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Shooting mode*
..................................................22, 35, 36, 42, 60
2 Macro mode....................................................33
3 Zoom indicator......................................25, 33
4 Focus indicator..............................................26
5 Flash mode.......................................................30
6 Flash indicator................................................31
7 Internal memory indicator......................23
8 Battery level indicator................................22
9 ISO sensitivity.......................................... 31, 88
10 Vibration reduction icon....................... 105
11 Self-timer indicator......................................32
12
“Date not set” indicator..........................117
Time zone indicator.................................100
13 Date imprint..................................................104
14
Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures)...................................................22
Movie length...................................................60
15 Focus area.................................................26, 89
16 Focus area (Face Priority) ........................42
17 Exposure compensation value ............34
18 Image mode....................................................83
19 Color options ..................................................88
20 White balance mode..................................85
21 Continuous shooting mode..................87
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Parts of the Camera
Introduction
Playback
* Differs according to the selected option.
1 Date of recording.........................................18
2 Time of recording.........................................18
3 Internal memory indicator......................28
4 Battery level indicator................................22
5 File number and type............................. 113
6 List by date guide.........................................51
7 Volume indicator..................................50, 63
8 Voice memo recording guide..............50
9 Voice memo playback guide................50
10
Current frame number/
total number of frames.............................28
Movie length...................................................63
11 Movie playback indicator........................63
12 D-Lighting icon..............................................47
13 Voice memo icon.........................................50
14 Image mode*..................................................83
15 Small picture....................................................49
16 Protect icon......................................................94
17 Print-order icon..............................................80
18
Picture Bank pictures icon
(COOLPIX S52c only)
.... 45 of the
Wireless LAN Connection Guide
19 Movie option*.................................................63
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Introduction
Basic Operations
The c (shooting/playback) Button
The e (mode) Button
Press e during shooting to display the shooting-
mode selection menu, or during playback to display the
playback-mode 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
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.
Shooting
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Auto mode.......................................................22
2 High-sensitivity shooting mode ......... 35
3 Scene mode.....................................................36
4 Voice recording mode..............................64
5 Movie mode....................................................60
6 Setup mode..................................................... 97
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Basic Operations
Introduction
Playback-mode Selection Menu
The Rotary Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes,
select menu options, and to apply selection.
For Shooting
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Play
1
2
3
4
5
6
Play
1
2
3
4
5
COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c
1 Playback mode ..............................................28
2 Pictmotion mode.........................................54
3 List by date mode........................................51
4 Audio playback mode...............................66
5 Setup mode..................................................... 97
6
Picture Bank mode (COOLPIX S52c only)
.... 44
of the
Wireless LAN Connection Guide
Flash mode
Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu
Display n (self-timer)
(A 32) menu
Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu
Display o (exposure
compensation) (A 34) guide
Apply selection
Select options*
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Basic Operations
Introduction
For Playback
* Pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.
For the Menu Screen
1
Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left in
shooting/playback-mode selection menu (A 8) or icons menu (A 98) will choose the items.
2
Pressing right in text menus (A 98) advances display to the next screen.
C Note on the Rotary Multi Selector
Since the rotary multi selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions are included only
in cases where necessary. In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector
are indicated with H, I, J, and K.
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Select next picture*
Shooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Shooting
Select options
1
Apply selection
(advance display to
next screen)
2
Return display to the
previous screen
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d Button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector
to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu.
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.
Shooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
The selected option
Displayed when
there are one or
more menu items
to follow
Displayed when the
menu contains two or
more pages
Displayed when
there are more
previous menu
items
Shooting menu
Exit
AF area mode
AF area mode
Exit
Auto
Center
Manual
Press k or the rotary multi
selector K to proceed to
the next set of options.
Press k or the rotary multi
selector K to apply
selection.
Exit Back
Set image quality and size.
Image mode
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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52)
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied).
Charge the battery using the Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied) before first use or
when the battery is running low.
• If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, the Battery Charger MH-62 is not supplied
with the camera. Insert the battery into the camera and charge it by connecting
the AC adapter. Proceed to “Inserting the Battery into the Camera” (A 14) and
“Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)” (A 16).
1 Connect the power cable
Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power
outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.
2 Charge the battery
Insert the battery into the battery charger. Slide
the battery forward 1 and then press down
until it locks into place 2.
CHARGE lamp starts blinking 3 when
battery is inserted. Charging is complete
when lamp stops blinking 4.
About two hours are required to charge a
fully exhausted battery.
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Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52)
First Steps
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
3 Unplug the charger
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
B Notes on the Battery Charger
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery
charger.
• The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8. Do not use
with incompatible batteries.
C Notes on AC Power Supply
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-63 (available
separately from Nikon) (A 112). 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.
If you are using the COOLPIX S52, the battery cannot be charged by inserting it into the camera
and connecting the AC adapter.
• The AC adapter and the supplied audio/video cable or USB cable cannot be used at the same
time.
CHARGE lamp Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
Flickers
• Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C
(41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery.
• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop
charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for inspection.
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First Steps
Inserting the Battery into the Camera
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) into the camera.
• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. For
more information on charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Using the
Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52)” (A 12) if you are using the COOLPIX S52, or
“Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)” (A 16) if you are
using the COOLPIX S52c.
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
2 Insert the battery.
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals
are oriented correctly as described on the label at the
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery
latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops
back into place when the battery is fully inserted.
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.
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Inserting the Battery into the Camera
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on
lamp is 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.
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
while the power-on lamp (green) is on.
• If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
camera on in playback mode (A 28).
B Note on the Battery
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(A 115), before using the battery.
D Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode, the monitor will dim to
save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no operations are
performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the
camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the
camera will turn off automatically (A 107).
Pressing the power switch, or the shutter-release button, while the monitor is off in standby mode
will reactivate the monitor.
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First Steps
Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)
If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
(supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter
EH-63 (supplied) before the first use or when the battery is running low.
1 Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1.
2 Turn off the camera.
If the power-on lamp (green) is lit, press the power switch
to turn off the camera. You cannot charge the battery
while the camera is turned on.
3 Connect the AC adapter to the camera’s multi connector 2.
The multi connector should be fully inserted.
4 Plug the power cable into an outlet 3.
The AC adapter power-on lamp will light 4.
C Charging the Battery After Setting the Camera’s Clock
When the camera’s built-in clock has not been set, the battery begins charging when the AC
adapter is connected. Once the clock is set, Picture Bank will start when the AC adapter is
connected, and the camera will attempt to upload pictures to the my Picturetown server. Press
k to cancel picture upload and charge the battery. Picture Bank can be set so that it does not
start automatically when the AC adapter is connected. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide
for more information on Picture Bank.
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Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)
First Steps
5 The battery begins charging.
The power-on lamp (orange) will blink, and the battery
will start charging.
The power-on lamp (orange) stops blinking when
charging is complete.
A fully exhausted battery will recharge in about two hours.
The following chart explains power-on lamp status while the AC adapter is connected to
the COOLPIX S52c.
6 Disconnect the camera and AC adapter when charging is complete.
Press the power switch to turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit green.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera’s multi connector.
Be sure to unplug the power cable from the power outlet.
B Note on the Power Cable Supplied for the Camera
Only use the power cable for the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) for the COOLPIX S52c.
D Connecting the AC Adapter EH-63
The AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) can:
• When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet.
• If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the
camera is turned off with the AC adapter connected.
• If you are using the COOLPIX S52, the AC Adapter EH-63 is not supplied with the camera.
Furthermore, the battery cannot be charged while it is inserted into the camera.
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
The AC adapter and the supplied audio/video cable or USB cable cannot be used at the same time.
D Charging the Battery with the Battery Charger
If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, the Battery Charger MH-62 (A 112), for Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL8, is available separately.
Power-on lamp Description
Blinks (orange) Battery charging.
On (orange) Battery fully charged.
On (green) The camera is on.
Flickers
• Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5
to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery.
• If the lamp flickers rapidly, the AC adapter is not
correctly inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the
AC adapter or replace the battery.
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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn
on.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to
choose the desired language and
press k.
For information on using the rotary multi
selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector”
(A 9).
3 Choose Yes and press k.
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4 Press k.
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, 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.
Date
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
Time zone
London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
First Steps
5 Select your home time zone (A 102) and press
k.
6 Edit the date.
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit
the highlighted item.
Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝
DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are
displayed)
Press J to return to the previous item.
7 Choose the order in which the day, month,
and year are displayed and press k or the
rotary multi selector
K.
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to
shooting mode.
D Changing the Date and Time
• Select Date from the Date item (A 100) in the setup menu (A 97) to change the current date
and time and follow the procedure described in step 6 above.
• Select Time zone from the Date item (A 100) in the setup menu (A 97) to change the time
zone and daylight saving time settings.
Home time zone
Back
London,Casablanca
Date
DMY
01
0000
200801
Date
DMY
15
1015
200805
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First Steps
Inserting Memory Cards
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx.
38 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 112).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on
the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played
back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the
internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer pictures from the internal
memory.
1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn
off the camera.
Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off)
before inserting or removing the memory card.
2 Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into
place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the memory card. Make
sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.
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Inserting Memory Cards
First Steps
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.
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (A 107). 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. A
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 this camera, be sure to
format them with this camera (A 107).
B The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When
this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to,
or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock”
position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position
to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.
•
Be sure that the memory card’s write protect switch is in the
“write” position when transmitting pictures from the memory
card to the my Picturetown server using the wireless LAN function built into the COOLPIX S52c.
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data are 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:
- Eject the memory card
- Remove the battery
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• 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.
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Format card?
No
Ye s
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
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 and the monitor will turn
on.
Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.
2 Press e.
3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and
press k.
The camera enters A (auto) mode.
4 Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining in the monitor.
Battery level
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 84).
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
B
Battery low; prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
N
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot shoot. Recharge or
replace with a fully charged
battery.
Shooting
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Number of exposures
remaining
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
after a few seconds (A 103). When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to
save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it
(A 107).
D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied and
pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32). Pressing d in A (auto)
mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 82).
D Vibration Reduction
Vibration reduction (A 105), 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.
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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Shooting mode
A displayed in A (auto) mode
Image mode
The combination of image size and
image quality (compression) is displayed.
The default setting is Normal
(3,456 × 2,592).
Internal memory indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal memory
(approx. 38 MB). When memory card is
inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will
be recorded to memory card.
Vibration reduction icon
Vibration reduction can be applied
to reduce the effects of camera
shake.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
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,
AF-assist illuminator,
microphone, and speaker.
2 Frame the picture.
Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press
f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame,
or g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of
the frame.
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position (3×),
holding down g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a
total magnification of 12×.
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera
will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
An indicator displayed at the top of the monitor shows the current zoom ratio.
B Digital Zoom and Image Quality
Digital zoom differs from optical zoom in that data from the camera’s image sensor are enlarged
with digital processing, which can result in reduced image quality.
Zoom out Zoom in
Maximum magnification
of optical zoom (3×)
When digital zoom
is in effect, indicator
turns yellow.
Zoom indicator is displayed at
the top of the monitor when
the zoom buttons are pressed.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the
center focus area.
When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus
indicator glow green.
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not
displayed. When the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor, the
focus indicator will glow green.
When the camera is unable to focus, while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,
the focus area or focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again.
2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down.
The shutter will be released, and the picture will be
recorded to the memory card or internal memory.
D Shutter-Release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the
shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while
the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the
shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and
blurred pictures.
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Press the shutter-
release button
the rest of the
way down to
take a picture.
Press the shutter-
release button
halfway to set
focus and
exposure.
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
B During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed, or the C or X icon will blink.
Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded.
Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in
damage to the camera or card.
C Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area, or focus indicator, glows green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject
and is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in front of a
white wall, wearing a white shirt)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several
times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the
distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for
the actual subject.
D Focus Lock
To focus on an off-center subject when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as
described below.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is
locked.
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button
halfway, or the flash (A 30) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
The illuminator has a range of about 3.5 m (11 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 3
m (9 ft. 8 in.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off
manually (A 105), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.
Position the
subject in the
center focus area.
Press the
shutter-
release
button
halfway.
Confirm that the
focus indicator is
green.
Continue holding
down the shutter-
release button
halfway and
recompose the
picture.
Press the
shutter-
release
button the
rest of the
way down.
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)
Press c.
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback
mode.
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K, to
view additional pictures (A 9).
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being
read from the memory card or internal memory.
Press c to switch to shooting mode.
When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory
will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not
displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be
displayed.
Deleting Pictures
1 Press l to delete the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
2 Use the rotary multi
selector to select Yes
and press k.
To exit without deleting the
picture, select No and press
k.
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Erase 1 image?
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
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C Available Options in Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. If the camera is
turned off in voice recording mode (A 64) or audio playback mode (A 66), the camera will be
turned on in audio playback mode the next time.
C Viewing Pictures
• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
• Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated automatically (A 106). The rotating direction can
be changed (A 95).
• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the
shutter-release button to reactivate it (A 107).
C Deleting the Last Picture Taken
In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken.
Option Use Description A
Playback zoom
g (i)
Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently
displayed, up to about 10×. Press k to return to full-
frame playback mode.
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View thumbnails
f (h)
Press f (h) to display 9, 16, or 25 picture
thumbnails.
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D-Lighting
b
Press b to enhance brightness and contrast in dark
portions of pictures.
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Record/play voice
memo
k
Press k to record or play back voice memos up to
20 seconds in length.
50
Switch to shooting
mode
c
Press c to switch to the shooting mode selected in
the shooting-mode selection menu.
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Erase 1 image?
No
Ye s
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.3–5.5 m (11 in. –18 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about
0.3–3.5 m (11 in. –11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash
modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Press X (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds regardless of the monitor settings option
applied (A 103).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Y Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Flash mode
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B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 105) off when using a tripod.
• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
• When E is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may be automatically
applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased recording times.
B Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may
appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash mode to W (Off) or zoom
in on the subject.
C The Flash Indicator and Flash Lamp
The flash indicator and flash lamp indicate flash status
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low after pictures are taken using the
flash, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off,
and the flash lamp will blink until the flash is fully
charged.
C The Flash Mode Setting
The default setting is U (auto), except in some scene modes and one-touch portrait mode.
If the flash mode is adjusted in any scene mode or one-touch portrait mode, the setting reverts to
the default setting whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
C Red-Eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at
low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if red-
eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is
saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and
the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required.
The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction
may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to
red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another
mode and try again.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration
reduction (A 105) off when using a tripod.
1 Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or
2s and press k.
10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such
as weddings)
2s (two seconds): suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4 Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds
remaining until the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second
before the picture is taken and remains lit until
the shutter is released.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns off.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
2s
10s
Self-timer
10
10
10
15
15
15
15
15
9
9
15
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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm (1.5 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm
(11 in.).
1 Press p (macro mode).
The macro mode menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON
and press k.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k
within a few seconds.
3 Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture.
The camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.5 in.) at the
zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom
indicator is near K).
C Macro Mode
In macro mode, the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are locked
by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
C The Macro Mode Setting
If the macro mode is adjusted in any scene mode or movie mode, the setting reverts to the default
setting whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
Macro mode
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1 Press o (exposure compensation).
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust
exposure and press k.
• When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure
compensation to “+” side.
• When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure
compensation to “–” side.
• Exposure compensation can be set to values between
–2.0 and +2.0 EV.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not
applied by pressing k within a few seconds.
3 The setting is applied.
The value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.
C Exposure Compensation Value
If the exposure compensation value is adjusted in any scene mode or one-touch portrait mode, the
setting reverts to 0.0 whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
D Using Exposure Compensation
The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required
to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of
water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative
compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for
example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main
subject.
Exposure compensation
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High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased with shooting under low
lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement,
allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be
automatically increased to a maximum of 2000 depending upon the brightness of
the subject.
1 Enter high-sensitivity shooting
mode by pressing e in shooting
mode, selecting B (use the rotary
multi selector), and then pressing
k.
2 Frame the subject and take the
picture.
B Notes on High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
• This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when
shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 105) off
when using a tripod.
• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.
• Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.
D Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
• Settings can be changed for flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33) and
exposure compensation (A 34).
• Pressing d in high-sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in
shooting menu (except ISO Sensitivity) (A 82).
High sensitivity
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Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting in Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The
following scene modes are available.
Setting the Scene Mode
1 Enter scene mode by pressing e
in shooting mode, selecting C (use
the rotary multi selector), and then
pressing k.
2 Press d to display the scene
menu screen, and choose the
desired scene and press k.
3 Frame the subject and take the
picture.
D Image Mode
A Image mode (A 83) can be set in the scene menu. Changes
made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie
menu).
b Portrait g Beach/snow l Museum
c Landscape h Sunset m Fireworks show
d Sports i Dusk/dawn n Copy
e Night portrait j Night landscape o Backlight
f Party/indoor k Close up
Scene
Scene menu
Exit
Beach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Night landscape
Close up
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15
15
Scene menu
Museum
Fireworks show
Copy
Backlight
Image mode
Exit
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
C Icons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer
(A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34); h, AF-assist illumination
(A 105).
C Scene Mode Settings
Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure
compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their
default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
b Portrait Q
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands
out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking
skin tones.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Digital zoom cannot be applied.
XV* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto*
c Landscape Q
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator and focus area (A 6)
always light; however, focus may not be set for near subjects,
while the camera focuses at infinity.
XWn Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
1
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
2
Other settings can be selected.
1
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
2
Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by
pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
• While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are
taken at rate of up to about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to
Normal (3456). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots
have been taken with the shutter-release button held down.
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the
current image mode setting and the memory card used.
XWn Off p Off o 0.0* h Off
e Night portrait OQ
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main
subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
XV
1
n Off
2
p Off o 0.0
2
h Auto
2
f Party/indoor Q
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor
background lighting.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by
camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 105)
to Off when using a tripod.
XV
1
n Off
2
p Off o 0.0
2
h Auto
2
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Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
g Beach/snow Q
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
XU* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Auto*
h Sunset O Q
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator and focus area (A 6)
always light; however, focus may not be set for near subjects,
while the camera focuses at infinity.
XWn Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off
i Dusk/dawn O Q
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator and focus area (A 6)
always light; however, focus may not be set for near subjects,
while the camera focuses at infinity.
XWn Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off
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Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be
unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11 in.)
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
j Night landscape O Q
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator and focus area (A 6)
always light; however, focus may not be set for near subjects,
while the camera focuses at infinity.
XWn Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off
k Close up Q
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range.
• Macro mode (A 33) will be turned on and the camera
automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at
which the camera can focus.
• The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm (1.5 in.)
at the wide-angle zoom position at which F glows green
(the zoom indicator is near G). The closest distance at which the camera can focus
varies depending upon zoom position.
• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 89). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject
in active focus area.
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 105)
setting and hold the camera steadily.
XW* n Off* p On o 0.0* h Auto*
l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A 87) is used when shooting.
•
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the
Vibration
reduction
(
A
105) setting and hold the camera steadily.
XWn Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Off
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures taken in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and
therefore take longer to record.
m Fireworks show O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst
of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 26) glows green;
however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the
camera focuses at infinity.
XWn Off p Off o 0.0 h Off
n Copy Q
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Use macro mode (A 33) to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
XW* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Auto*
o Backlight Q
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
XXn Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto*
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Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode
Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Mode
When b is pressed with shooting, the camera enters one-touch portrait mode,
which is suited to portraits.
The following features are automatically activated:
• Settings that make the portrait subject stand out clearly are automatically
applied.
• Face-priority AF, with which the camera automatically detects and focuses on
faces, is activated.
• Auto with red-eye reduction flash mode (A 31) is automatically applied to
reduce the “red-eye” phenomenon that often occurs when the flash is used (this
setting can be modified).
1 Press b (one-touch portrait mode).
The camera enters one-touch portrait mode.
Press b again to return to shooting mode selected in
the shooting- mode selection menu.
2 Frame the subject.
When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed
with a double yellow border.
Up to five people can be detected.
When the camera detects more than one face, the closest
face is framed by a double border and the rest by a single
border. The camera focuses on the face framed by the
double border. If the camera loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because the
subject has looked away from the camera), borders are no longer displayed.
3 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Focus and exposure are set, and the double
border glows green.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down to shoot.
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Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode
The One-Touch Portrait Menu
The following portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall
image) can be set in the one-touch portrait menu. Press d in one-touch portrait
mode to display the one-touch portrait menu.
B Face-Priority AF
• If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on
the center of the frame.
• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the
subject is facing the camera.
• If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
was unable to focus. Release the button and try again.
• In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27),
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this
occur, switch to A (auto) mode, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from
the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 27).
C Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
• The flash mode can be changed. When shooting under low lighting with W selected for flash
mode, processing to reduce noise may be performed automatically, increasing the time required
to save pictures.
• The self-timer and exposure compensation can be applied, however, macro mode and digital
zoom are not available.
A Image mode
Choose a combination of image size and image quality (compression) (A 83).
Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).
E Portrait effect
Choose from Normal, Brighter (reduces vividness of skin tones), and Softer (soft
effect).
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to
display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail
images.
The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When protected pictures (A 94) are displayed in 9-
picture thumbnail playback mode, the icon shown at
right is displayed with them. Movies are displayed as
film frames in all thumbnail playback modes.
To Use Description A
Choose pictures
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J, K, H,
or I, to choose pictures.
9
Increase number
of picture
thumbnails
displayed
f (h)
Press f (h) to increase number of picture
thumbnails displayed: 9 ➝ 16 ➝ 25
–
Decrease number
of picture
thumbnails
displayed
g (i)
Press g (i) to decrease number of picture
thumbnails displayed: 25 ➝ 16 ➝ 9
Return to full-
frame playback
k
Press k.28
D-Lighting
b
Press b to enhance brightness and contrast in
dark portions of pictures.
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Switch to
shooting mode
c
Press c to return to the last shooting mode
selected.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 28)
zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the
picture displayed in the monitor.
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the
picture is enlarged.
The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
To Use Description A
Zoom in g (i)
Zoom increases each time g (i) is pressed, to a
maximum of 10×.
–
Zoom out f (h)
Zoom decreases each time f (h) is pressed.
When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the
display returns to full-frame playback mode.
–
Move the display
area
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to
move the display area to other areas of the
picture.
9
Return to full-
frame playback
k
Press k.28
Crop picture
d
Press d to crop current picture to contain only
the portion visible in the monitor.
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Switch to
shooting mode
c
Press c to return to the last shooting mode
selected.
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Editing Pictures
Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files
(A 113). The editing features described below are available.
C Picture Editing
• This camera’s editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with another make or
model of camera.
• If a copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera, the picture
may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or
on the memory card.
C Restrictions on Picture Editing (w: available, –: not available)
• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.
• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.
D Original Pictures and Edited Copies
• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
• Edited copies are not marked for printing (A 80) or protecting (A 94) as the original.
Editing function Description
D-Lighting (A 47)
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Crop (A 48)
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy
containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Small picture (A 49)
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or
as e-mail attachments.
2nd editing
1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture
D-Lighting – ww
Crop –––
Small picture –––
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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast,
brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate
files.
1 Select the desired picture from full-frame
(A 28) or thumbnail (A 44) playback mode
and press b.
The original version will be shown on the left and the
edited version will be shown on the right.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose OK
and press k.
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is
created.
To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press k.
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon
displayed during playback.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
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Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when is
displayed with playback zoom (A 45) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as
separate files.
1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to
zoom in on the image.
To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation,
zoom in on the picture until the width of the picture is
greater than that of the display.
To crop the picture in its current “tall” (portrait) orientation,
first rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation, using the Rotate
image (A 95) option in the playback menu, before enlarging the picture for cropping.
2 Refine copy composition.
Press g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio.
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the
picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in
the monitor.
3 Press d.
4 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes
and press k.
A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the
monitor, is created.
To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press
k.
Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in
effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following
image mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
• 3,456 × 2,592 • e 2,592 × 1,944 • f 2,272 × 1,704 • g 2,048 × 1,536
• h 1,600 × 1,200 • i 1,280 × 960 • j 1,024 × 768 • k 640 × 480
• l 320 × 240 • m 160 × 120
Save this image as
displayed?
No
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Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with
a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.
1 Select the desired picture from full-frame
(A 28) or thumbnail (A 44) playback mode
and press d.
The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Small
pic. and press k.
To cancel creating a small copy and return to shooting
mode, press d.
3 Choose the desired copy size and press k.
4 Choose Yes and press k.
A new, smaller copy is created.
To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press k.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
Option Description
l 640×480 Suited to television playback.
m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.
n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.
Playback menu
Exit
Small pic.
Copy
Small pic.
320
×
240
Exit
640
×
480
160
×
120
Ye s
No
Create small picture file?
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice
memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame
playback mode (A 28).
Recording Voice Memos
A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length,
will be recorded while k is hold down.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone
during recording.
• During recording, o and p blink in the
monitor display.
Playing Voice Memos
Press k while a picture with a voice memo
attached is displayed in full-frame playback
mode to play voice memo. Playback ends
when the voice memo ends or k is pressed
again.
• Pictures with voice memos can be
recognized by the q and p icons.
• Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume.
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a picture with a voice memo attached and press
l. Use the rotary multi selector to choose w and press
k. Only the voice memo will be deleted.
B Voice Memos
• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the
picture and its voice memo are deleted.
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, a new voice memo cannot be recorded. To
modify the existing voice memo, delete only the existing voice memo and then record a new
voice memo.
• This camera cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures taken with another make or model
of camera.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
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Viewing Pictures by Date
In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-
frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be
enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back,
and movies can be played back. When d is pressed, the list by date menu is
displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion,
printing, and protection.
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
1 Enter list by date mode by pressing
e in playback mode, selecting
C (use the rotary multi selector),
and then pressing k.
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.
2 Choose the desired date and press k.
Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than
29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29
dates will be listed together as Others.
The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame
playback mode.
Press f in full-frame playback mode to return to the
date list.
List by date
List by date
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Using List by Date Mode
The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.
B Notes on List by Date Mode
• Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.
• Pictures taken with no date stamp are not listed in this mode.
To Use Description A
Select date
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I,
to select a date.
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frame playback
k
Press k to display the first picture taken on the
selected date.
Press f in full-frame playback to return to the
date selection screen.
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Delete picture
l
Press l after selecting a date, and a confirmation
dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press
k to delete all pictures taken on the selected
date.
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menu
d
Press d to display the list by date menu. 53
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mode menu
e
Press e to display the playback-mode
selection menu.
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Switch to
shooting mode
c
Press c to return to the last shooting mode
selected.
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List by Date Menus
Press d in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures
taken on the specified date.
Print set A 80
Slide show A 93
Delete A 94
Protect A 94
Rotate image* A 95
Small picture* A 49
* During full-frame playback mode only
When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 51), options can be applied
to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can
be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures
for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press d.
B Print Set
When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a
confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates? will be displayed. Select Yes to add the
new print marking to the existing marking. Select No to remove the existing print marking and leave
only the new marking.
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Create a Pictmotion* slide show movie that allows you to enjoy playback of
selected pictures with specified background music and image effects.
It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
* Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies.
Creating a Pictmotion Movie
This section describes the easiest way to create a Pictmotion movie.
1 Enter Pictmotion mode by pressing
e in playback mode, selecting
D (use the rotary multi selector),
and then pressing k.
2 Choose H and press k.
3 Choose All images and press k.
A Pictmotion movie using the 30 most recent pictures
(default setting) will be created automatically.
After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically
played back, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
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4 Choose Yes and press k.
The Pictmotion movie is saved and the monitor display
returns to that shown in step 2. An icon for the saved
movie will be displayed in the monitor.
Settings for saved Pictmotion movies cannot be changed.
If you wish to change the settings, create a new
Pictmotion movie with the desired settings.
Selecting Pictures for a Pictmotion Movie
1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose View
images in the picture selection screen shown
in step 3 of “Creating a Pictmotion Movie”
(A 54), and press k.
The check box is selected (w).
2 Choose All images or List by date and press k.
All images: Proceed to step 4
List by date: Proceed to step 3
3 Select a date.
• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to
highlight a date in the list by date screen, and press the
rotary multi selector K to select the date (y). Remove
dates from the selection by highlighting them and
pressing the rotary multi selector J.
• Multiple dates can be selected.
•Press k to finalize date selection.
•If View images is not selected in step 1, only dates can be selected. Proceed to step 5.
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View images
Picture selection
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4 Choose pictures.
Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose pictures, and
press the rotary multi selector H to select pictures (up to
200) in the select image screen (y). Remove pictures
from the selection by highlighting them and pressing the
rotary multi selector I.
Press g (i) to view selected picture full-frame; press f
(h) to return to thumbnail display.
Press k to finalize picture selection.
After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically played back, a confirmation dialog
will be displayed.
5 Choose Yes and press k.
The Pictmotion movie is saved.
B Notes on Pictmotion
• Pictmotion supports both still pictures and movie files (up to five); note, however, that in the case
of movies only a small portion selected from the first 60 seconds of each movie will be included.
• The current memory card holds up to 20 Pictmotion movies. If the current memory card already
holds 20 Pictmotion movies, delete unnecessary movies before creating new movies.
• The pictures in a Pictmotion movie are automatically protected when the movie is saved (A 94).
D Nikon Transfer (Windows only)
The Windows version of the supplied Nikon Transfer software can be used to enjoy Pictmotion
movies.
• When transferring pictures from a memory card to a computer using Nikon Transfer, Pictmotion
movies created with the camera can be stored as movie files on the computer.
• Up to ten ten-minute, user-defined music tracks can be transferred from a computer to a memory
card inserted in the camera.
• Install Nikon Transfer using the supplied Software Suite CD. For further details, refer to help
information contained in Nikon Transfer.
D Deleting Pictmotion Movies
To delete a Pictmotion movie, choose the desired movie file in the Pictmotion menu (A 54, step 2),
and press l. The protect setting (A 94) applied to pictures used in Pictmotion movies is not
removed when the Pictmotion movie is deleted.
Select image
ON/OFF
Back
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List by date
No
Change settings
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Other Options for Pictmotion Movies
Pressing d in the Pictmotioin screen shown in step 2 of “Creating a Pictmotion
Movie” (A 54) displays the Pictmotion settings screen, where the options
described below (1 to 5) can be specified. Selecting Change settings in the
save confirmation dialog (A 55, step 4) displays the change settings screen, where
the options described below (except 5) can be specified.
1 Background Music
Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose
Background music and press the rotary multi
selector K to choose background music.
Background music is displayed in the following
order: High-speed (default setting) ➝ Emotional
➝ Natural ➝ Up-tempo ➝ Relaxed ➝ Custom
track 1 to Custom track 10 ➝ High-speed.
Choose from five preset music tracks and up to ten user-defined music tracks.
• Preset tracks can be played back by pressing g (j).
• Names of the tracks are displayed in the user-defined music track list only
when transferred from a computer using Nikon Transfer. User-defined
music tracks cannot be played back.
2 Effects
Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose Effects
and press the rotary multi selector K to choose an
effect. Effects are displayed in the following order:
Motion ➝ Moody ➝ Pro-slow ➝ Pro-fast ➝
Classic ➝ Motion.
• Press g (j) to preview selected style on the left
side of the monitor.
Background music
Exit
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
Auto select 30
High-speed
Background music
Back
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
High-speed
Pictmotion settings screen Change settings screen
Background music
Exit
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
Auto select 30
High-speed
Effects
Exit
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
Auto select 30
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3 Playback Order
Rotate the rotary multi selector to display
Playback order, and press the rotary multi
selector K. Choose Random (default setting) or
Play in order.
Random: Play back pictures in random
order.
Play in order: Play back pictures in order
recorded.
4 Playback Duration
Rotate the rotary multi selector to display
Playback duration, and press the rotary multi
selector K. Choose Fit to music length
(default setting) or Show all images.
Fit to music length: Play background track once,
repeating or omitting pictures
as necessary.
Show all images: Repeat background track until all pictures have been
played at least once.
5 Selected Images
Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose Select
images and press the rotary multi selector K to
choose an option. Options are displayed in the
following order: Auto select 30 (default setting)
➝ Auto select 50 ➝ Auto select 100 ➝ Auto
select 200 ➝ No auto select ➝ Auto select 30.
For example, if Auto select 30 is selected, the last
30 pictures are chosen for the Pictmotion movie. This number can be
changed, however, when creating a customized Pictmotion movie. When
View images is selected in the picture selection screen (A 55, step1), the
number of pictures selected in step 4 will be used.
Playback order
Exit
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
Auto select 30
High-speed
Playback duration
Exit
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
Auto select 30
High-speed
Select images
Exit
Motion
Random
Fit to music length
Auto select 30
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Viewing Pictmotion Movies
1 Enter Pictmotion playback mode by
pressing e in playback mode,
selecting D (use the rotary multi
selector), and then pressing k.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired Pictmotion movie and press k.
3 Choose Play and press k.
Playback starts.
If Loop is selected, the movie will repeat automatically.
To select or deselect Loop, choose Loop and press k.
Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume.
To pause the movie, press k during playback.
4 Choose End and press k.
Monitor returns to that shown in step 2.
To resume playback, choose Restart and press k.
C Pictmotion Playback
This camera cannot play Pictmotion movies created with another make or model of camera.
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Movies
Recording Movies
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting
mode and follow the steps below.
1 Enter movie mode by pressing e
in shooting mode, selecting D (use
the rotary multi selector), and then
pressing k.
Exposure count display shows maximum
total length of movie that can be recorded.
2 Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to start recording.
A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor
shows the amount of recording time remaining.
To end recording, press the shutter-release
button all the way down a second time.
Recording will automatically stop if the internal
memory or memory card becomes full, or recording time reaches ten minutes in length.
B Recording Movies
• Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), and exposure compensation (A 34) cannot be applied or
changed. Macro mode (A 33) is available.
• Macro mode setting cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or
change setting as necessary before movie recording begins.
• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied
before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are
being recorded.
D Changing Movie Settings
Movie options and auto-focus mode can be changed in the movie menu (A 61).
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The Movie Menu
Movie options and Auto-focus mode (A 62) settings can be changed in the
movie menu.
Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi
selector to modify and apply settings.
D Selecting Movie Options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card.
This camera can record movies with a maximum length of ten minutes. The amount of recording
time remaining (up to ten minutes) is displayed during recording.
C More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
Option Image size and frame rate
J TV movie 640P
(default setting)
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
K Pictmotion 640
Recording automatically stops after 60 seconds. Suited for
Pictmotion movies (A 54).
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 10 frames per second
L Small size 320P
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
Option Internal memory (approx. 38 MB) Memory card (256 MB)
J TV movie 640P
(default setting)
27 s Approx. 2 m 50 s
K Pictmotion 640 50 s 1 m per movie file
L Small size 320P 1 m 7 s Approx. 7 m
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Movies
I Auto-Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Option Description
A Single AF
(default setting)
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and locks at this position during shooting.
B Full-time AF
Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.
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Movie Playback
In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are
recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie,
display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.
Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback
volume.
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a
control, then press k to perform the selected
operation. The following operations are available.
Deleting Movie Files
Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode
(A 28) or when selected in thumbnail (A 44) playback
mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Select Yes
and press k to delete the movie, or select No to exit
without deleting the movie.
To Select Description
Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.
Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.
Pause O
Pause playback.
The following operations can be performed while playback is
paused.
M
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k
is pressed.
N
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while
k is pressed.
P Resume playback.
End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.
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Pausing
During playback
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No
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Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Making Voice Recordings
Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played
back over the built-in speaker.
1 Enter voice recording mode by
pressing e in
shooting mode
,
selecting E (use the rotary multi
selector), and then pressing k.
The length of recording that can be made will
be displayed.
2 Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to start recording.
The indicator lamp lights during recording.
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after
voice recording begins, the camera’s auto off function is
enabled and the monitor turns off.
See “Operations During Recording” (A 65) for more
information.
3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to
end recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full,
or after 60 minutes of recording on the memory card.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
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Making Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
Sound Quality
Press d in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality options.
Choose the sound quality for the recording.
* All figures are approximate. The maximum length of a single voice recording file, recorded
with this camera, is 60 minutes.
B Voice Recordings
The files transferred to a computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-
compatible audio player.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
To Press Description
Reactivate the
monitor
c
If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.
Pause/resume
recording
k
Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink.
End recording
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a
second time to end recording.
Option Description
Maximum voice recording length*
in the internal memory
(approx. 38 MB)
E
Normal
Suited for longer recordings. 60 m
I
High
(default setting)
Record with high quality sound. 29 m 58 s
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File number
Length of recording
Progress indicator
Date of recording
Time remaining
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Playing Voice Recordings
1 Enter audio playback mode by
pressing e in
playback mode
,
selecting E (use the rotary multi
selector), and then pressing k.
Voice recordings can also be played back by
pressing c in voice recording mode (A 64)
to display the select sound file screen.
2 Choose the desired sound file and press k.
The selected sound file will be played back.
Audio playback
Audio playback
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Playing Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume.
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector
J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The
following operations are available.
Deleting Sound Files
Press
l
during playback or after selecting a sound file
from the select sound file screen. A confirmation dialog
is displayed. To delete the file, select
Yes
and press
k
.
To exit without deleting the sound file, select
No
.
To Press Description
Rewind K Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.
Advance L Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.
Pause
O
P
Pause playback.
Resume playback that has been paused.
End Q End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.
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Control icons
File number
Playback time
Progress indicator
Date and time of recording
Length of recording
Volume
Sound quality
Delete
File will be deleted. OK?
Ye s
No
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Voice Recordings
Copying Voice Recordings
Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This
option is available only when a memory card is inserted.
1 Press d in the select sound file screen
(A 66, step 2).
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
option and press k.
q: Copy recordings from internal memory to
memory card
r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal
memory
3 Choose the copy option and press k.
Selected files: Proceed to step 4
Copy all files: Proceed to step 5
4 Choose the desired file.
Press the rotary multi selector K to select the file (y).
Press the rotary multi selector K again to cancel the
selection.
• Multiple files can be selected.
• Press k to finalize file selection.
5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press k.
Copying starts.
B Voice Recordings
This camera may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make or model of
camera.
C No sound file. Message
If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when E is selected (A 66, step1), the
message, No sound file., will be displayed. Press d to display the copy sound files screen, and
copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
Copy sound files
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Copy all files
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play
back pictures on the television.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-
in jack.
3 Tune the television to the video channel.
See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.
The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded
to the internal memory, or memory card, will be
displayed on the television.
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will
remain off.
B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do
not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the
audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
B Video Mode
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television.
The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 97)>Video mode (A 108).
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Connecting to a Computer
When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable,
pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for
storage using the Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing the Software
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer,
must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S52/S52c
Windows
Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/
Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/
Professional)
If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or
similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer
(A 72).
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system
compatibility.
B Note on Power Source
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the
camera from turning off unexpectedly.
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Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed.
2 Turn off the camera.
3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
4 Turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp will light.
Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy
pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon
Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do
this for this device:
Windows XP
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a
folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in
the future, check Always use this program for this action.
Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting
dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
B Connecting the USB Cable
• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use
force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the
connector at an angle.
• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.
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5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.
Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred
to the computer.
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, the folder to which pictures are transferred is
automatically opened when transfer is complete.
For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in
Nikon Transfer.
6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
S52 or S52c is displayed.
Start Transfer button
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the
memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater
than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these
features of the memory card.
• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start
automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or
similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.
• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected
to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be
displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera
from the computer.
• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the
computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the
camera (A 68, 96).
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D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files
• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a
picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.
• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-
compatible audio player.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 129) printers can connect the camera directly
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
B Note on Power Source
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from
turning off unexpectedly.
D Printing Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing
pictures:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your
camera’s print set menu (A 80).
Take pictures
Select pictures for printing
using Print set option
(A 80).
Connect to printer (A 75)
Print pictures one at a
time (A 76)
Print multiple pictures (A 77)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
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Connecting the Camera and Printer
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Turn on the printer.
Check printer settings.
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
4 Turn on the camera.
When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen
1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the
print selection screen will be displayed 2.
B Connecting the USB Cable
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force
when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an
angle.
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired picture and press k.
Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to
switch back to full-frame playback.
2 Choose Copies and press k.
3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and
press k.
4 Choose Paper size and press k.
5 Choose the desired paper size and press k.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
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PictBridge
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Paper size
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6 Choose Start print and press k.
7 Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when
printing is complete.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Printing Multiple Pictures
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1 When the print selection screen is displayed,
press d.
The print menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Paper
size and press k.
To exit the print menu, press d.
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Cancel
Printing
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Current print/
total number of prints
Print menu
Print all images
Print selection
Paper size
DPOF printing
Exit
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3 Choose the desired paper size and press k.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or
DPOF printing and press k.
Print selection
Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of
copies (up to nine) of each.
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K,
to select pictures, and press H or I to set the
number of copies for each.
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized
by the check mark (y) and the numeral
indicating the number of copies to be printed. A
check mark is not displayed with pictures for
which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.
Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.
Press k when setting is complete.
To print, choose Start print from the menu
displayed and shown at right, and press k.
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the
print menu.
Paper size
Default
3.5 × 5 in.
5 × 7 in.
100 × 150mm
A4
Exit
Print menu
Print all images
Print selection
Paper size
DPOF printing
Exit
Print selection 10
Back
010 prints
Cancel
Exit
Start print
Print selection
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
5 Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when
printing is complete.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
C Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current
printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes
supported by the current printer will be displayed.
Print all images
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on
the memory card, are printed one at a time.
To print, choose Start print from the menu
displayed and shown at right, and press k.
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the
print menu.
DPOF printing
Print pictures for which a print order was
created in Print set (A 80).
To print, choose Start print from the menu
displayed and shown at right, and press k.
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the
print menu.
To view the current print order, choose View
images and press k. To print pictures, press k
again.
018 prints
Cancel
Exit
Start print
Print all images
DPOF printing
Cancel
View images
010 prints
Start print
Exit
10View images
Back
Cancel
Printing
002/010
Current print/
total number of prints
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”
for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 129).
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be
printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for
pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you
can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print
pictures according to the DPOF print order.
1 Press d in playback mode.
The playback menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print
set and press k.
3 Choose Print selected and press k.
4 Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of
copies (up to nine) of each.
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K, to select
pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies
for each.
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the
check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the
number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not
displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will
not be printed.
Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.
Press k when setting is complete.
Playback menu
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Rotate image
Exit
Print set
Delete print set
Exit
Print selected
Print selection
Back
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting
date and photo information.
Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all
pictures in the print order.
Choose Info and press k to print photo information
(shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print
order.
Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w
icon displayed with playback.
B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the Print set menu, shooting date and photo
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 129) printer which supports
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.
• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the
supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 79).
• Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.
C Deleting All Print Orders
Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.
C Note on the Print Set Date Option
The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when
Date in the print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the
picture as it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are
not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed
from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.
D Date Imprint
When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date Imprint option (A 104)
in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers
that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date Imprint date and time
on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen.
Print set
Exit
Info
Date
Done
15/05/2008 15:30
15/05/2008 15:30
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0004.JPG
0004.JPG
44
44
15/05/2008 15:30
15.05.2008
15 .0 5. 20 08
15.05.2008
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu of A (auto) mode, and high-sensitivity menu of high-
sensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options.
1
Setting can be applied from other shooting menus (except movie menu).
2
See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A 90).
3
This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu.
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
Enter A (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting
mode and then selecting A (auto) or B (high-sensitivity). Press d to display
the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu.
• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).
• To return to the shooting mode from the shooting or high-sensitivity menu,
press d.
A Image mode
1
A 83
Choose image size and quality.
B White balance
2
A 85
Match white balance to the light source.
C Continuous
2
A 87
Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
E ISO sensitivity
3
A 88
Control camera’s sensitivity to light.
F Color options
2
A 88
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
G AF area mode A 89
Choose where the camera focuses.
Shooting
Shooting menu
Exit
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
A Image Mode
Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality
(compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of
the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at
which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,”
limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (A 6, 7).
C Image Mode
Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).
Option Size (pixels) Description
High (3456P) 3,456 × 2,592
Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:4.
Normal (3456)
(default setting)
3,456 × 2,592
Best choice in most situations. The compression
ratio is approximately 1:8.
L Normal (2592) 2,592 × 1,944
M Normal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536
Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored.
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
N PC screen (1024) 1,024 × 768
Suited to display on computer monitor. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
O TV screen (640) 640 × 480
Suited to full-screen display on a television or
distribution by e-mail or the web. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
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C The Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory
and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number
may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the
same.
1
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposure
remaining display shows 9999.
2
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the
number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at
the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size
indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.
Setting
Internal memory
(approx. 38 MB)
Memory card
1
(256 MB)
Print size
2
(cm/in.)
High (3456P) 8 60 29 × 22/11.4 × 8.8
Normal (3456) 15 100 29 × 22/11.4 × 8.8
L Normal (2592) 27 190 22 × 16.5/8.8 × 6.6
M Normal (2048) 44 300 17 × 13/6.8 × 5.2
N PC screen (1024) 135 850 9 × 7/3.6 × 2.8
O TV screen (640) 270 1,700 5 × 4/2 × 1.6
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
B White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting
that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto,
can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting
suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings
other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
B Flash Mode
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).
a Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
b Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions, see “Preset Manual” (A 86) for details.
c Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
g Flash
Use with the flash.
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Preset Manual
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with
a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red
shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be
used during shooting.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose
bPreset manual in the white balance menu,
and press k.
The camera zooms in.
3 Choose Measure.
To apply the most recently measured value for preset
manual, choose Cancel and press k.
4 Frame the reference object.
5 Press k to measure the white balance value.
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set.
No pictures are recorded.
C Note on Preset Manual
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore,
the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.
White balance
Exit
Auto
Auto
Daylight
Daylight
Auto
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Preset manual
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Preset manual
Exit
Measure
Cancel
Exit
Measure
Cancel
Preset manual
Reference object frame
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
C Continuous
Change settings to Continuous or Best Shot Selector (BSS). Flash will be switched
off when Continuous or BSS is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are
fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (A 6).
B Note on Continuous Shooting
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image
mode setting and the memory card used.
B Note on Best Shot Selector
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
U Single (default setting)
One picture is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
V Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to
about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to Normal (3456).
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots have been
taken with the shutter-release button held down.
j
BSS
BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur
pictures.
The camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down.
The sharpest picture (picture with the most detail) in the series is automatically
selected and saved.
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E ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating
is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity
is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels
concentrated in dark parts of the image.
At settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 100, the E icon will be
displayed (A 31).
F Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings
other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (A 6).
Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.
n Standard color (default setting)
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
o Vivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.
p Black-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
q Sepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
r Cyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
G AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center
focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
D More Information
See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.
w Auto
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of
five) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate
the focus area. When the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the
camera will be displayed.
x Manual
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 rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to
select one of 99 focus areas displayed in the
monitor’s focus-area selection screen, and shoot.
To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash
mode, macro mode, self-timer and exposure
compensation settings, press k. To return to the
focus-area selection screen, press k.
y Center (default setting)
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Center focus area is always used.
15
15
15
Focus areas
AF area
Selectable focus areas
15
15
15
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode and high-sensitivity
shooting mode.
Flash mode
Flash mode is disabled (W) when a setting other than Single is selected for
Continuous. Selecting Single for Continuous restores the last flash mode setting
applied.
Self-timer
If self-timer is on, only one picture will be taken when the shutter is released,
regardless of settings selected for Continuous. The last Continuous setting
applied is restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.
White balance and Color options
White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black-
and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.
Selecting Standard color or Vivid color restores the last White balance setting
applied.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Enter the playback mode by pressing c.
Display the playback menu by pressing d.
• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (A 9)
• To return to the playback mode from the playback menu, press d.
a Print set A 80
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
b Slide show A 93
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an
automatic slide show.
c Delete A 94
Delete all or selected pictures.
d Protect A 94
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
f Rotate image A 95
Change the orientation of an existing picture.
g Small pic. A 49
Create a small copy of the current picture.
h Copy A 96
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.
Playback menu
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Rotate image
Exit
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Selecting Pictures
The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be
displayed with the following menus:
• Playback menu: print set (A 80)
delete (A 94)
protect (A 94)
rotate image (A 95)
copy (A 96)
• Setup menu: welcome screen (A 99)
Follow the procedure described below to select pictures.
1 Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or
K, to choose the desired picture.
Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and
Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.
Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display.
2 Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the
number of copies).
When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in the
current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional
pictures.
3 Press k.
The setting is enabled.
When selecting pictures for Rotate image, use the rotary
multi selector to choose whether pictures are rotated
clockwise or counterclockwise, then press k.
Back
ON/OFF
Protect
Back
Protect
ON/OFF
Protect
Back
ON/OFF
Done
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
b Slide Show
Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one
in an automated “slide show”.
1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start
and press k.
To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame
intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before
choosing Start.
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and
press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will
be added to the loop option when enabled.
2 The slide show begins.
While the slide show is in progress, the following
operations can be performed:
• Press the rotary multi selector K to view pictures in the
order recorded, or J to view pictures in reverse order.
Press and hold K to fast forward, or J to rewind.
• Press k to pause the slide show.
3 Choose End or Restart.
When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and
press k to return to the playback menu, or choose
Restart to play the slide show again.
B Notes on Slide Show
• Movies are not included in slide shows.
• Slide shows play for a maximum of 30 minutes, even when Loop is selected (A 107).
Slide show
Exit
Loop
Frame intvl
Start
Pause:
Frame intvl
Restart
End
Pause
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
c Delete
Delete selected pictures or all pictures.
C Notes on Deletion
• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before
deletion.
• Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
C Deleting Picture Bank Images (For Users of the COOLPIX S52c)
Select the Picture Bank images option (48 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide) from the Delete
item in list by date menu to delete only those pictures, taken on the specified date, that have already
been uploaded to the my Picturetown server.
d Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion (Selecting Pictures ➝ A 92).
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card
will permanently erase protected files (A 107).
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 7) or the a icon (A 44) in
playback mode.
Erase selected images
Delete selected pictures (A 92).
Erase all images
Delete all pictures.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
f Rotate Image
Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after
shooting.
Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.
1 Choose a picture to be rotated in the picture
selection screen, and press
k.
2 Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press the rotary multi selector J or
K.
3 Press k to record the orientation for the picture as shown in the rotate
image screen.
Pictures taken in “tall” orientation, when Auto (default setting) is selected for the
Record orientation option in the setup menu (A 106), can be rotated (up to 180°) by
rotating the rotary multi selector either clockwise or counterclockwise.
Select image
Back
Rotate image
Back Rotate
Rotate image
Back Rotate
Rotate image
Back Rotate
Rotate 90° counterclockwise Rotate 90° clockwise
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
h Copy
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.
1 Use the multi selector to select an option
from the copy screen and press
k.
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory
card.
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal
memory.
2 Select a copy option and press k.
Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the
picture selection screen (A 92).
All images: Copy all pictures.
B Notes on Copying Pictures
• JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be
copied.
• If voice memos (A 50) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied
with the pictures.
• Sound files recorded in voice recording mode (A 64) can be copied using the Copy sound files
option (A 68) in audio playback mode.
• Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have been modified on a
computer cannot be copied.
• Edited copies have the same protection marking (A 94) as the original, but are not marked for
printing (A 80).
C Memory contains no images. Message
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message,
Memory contains no images., will be displayed. Press d to display the copy option screen, and
copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information.
Copy
Exit
Camera to card
All images
Exit
Selected images
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options.
a Menus A 98
Choose how menus are displayed.
c Welcome screen A 99
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.
d Date A 100
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
e Monitor settings A 103
Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
f Date imprint A 104
Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
g Vibration reduction A 105
Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled.
h AF assist A 105
Enable or disable AF assist illumination.
i Sound settings A 106
Adjust sound settings.
j Record orientation A 106
Choose whether or not to record the orientation of a picture taken.
k Auto off A 107
Set time before camera enters standby mode.
l/m Format memory/Format card A 107
Format internal memory or memory card.
n Language A 108
Choose language used for camera monitor display.
o Video mode A 108
Adjust settings necessary for connection to TV.
p Reset all A 108
Restore camera settings to default values.
q Wireless settings (COOLPIX S52c only)
Adjust settings for wireless LAN features. See the Wireless LAN
Connection Guide for more information.
r Firmware version A 111
Display camera firmware version.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Displaying the Setup Menu
First, display the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu by pressing
e. Then select F (use the rotary multi selector), press k.
• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (A 9)
• To exit the setup menu, press e.
a Menus
Select a format for menu display.
Text (default setting)
Menus are displayed in list format.
Icons
All menu items can be displayed in a single page.
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Set up
Date imprint
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Menus
Menu names
COOLPIX S52
Menus
Menu names
COOLPIX S52c
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
c Welcome Screen
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
Disable welcome (default setting)
Welcome screen is not displayed.
COOLPIX
Displays a welcome screen.
Select an image
Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome
screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 92), and press k.
As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome
screen even if the original picture is deleted.
Copies created at a size of 320 × 240 or smaller using the crop (A 48) or small
picture (A 49) function, cannot be used.
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
d Date
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Time
zone and press k.
The time zone menu is displayed.
2 Choose x and press k.
The date and time displayed on the monitor changes
according to the region currently selected.
If daylight saving time is in effect, use the rotary multi
selector to choose Daylight saving and press k, and
then press H. The time is automatically advanced one
hour.
3 Press K.
The new city time zone menu is displayed.
Date
Set camera clock to current date and time.
See step 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date, and Time”
(A 19) for more information.
Time zone
w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from
Time zone options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time
difference (A 102) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected
region are recorded. Useful when travelling.
Date
15/05/2008 15:30
Date
Time zone
Time zone
London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
Daylight saving
15/05/2008 15:30
Tokyo, Seoul
Time zone
Tokyo, Seoul
London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
Daylight saving
16/05/2008 00:30
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
4 Choose the travel destination time zone and
press k.
The setting is enabled.
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the
icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is
in shooting mode.
B The Clock Battery
The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter (available separately
from Nikon) is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of
charging.
C w (Home Time Zone)
• To switch to the home time zone, choose w in step 2.
• To change the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and perform step 3 and 4, to set the home
time zone.
C Daylight Saving Time
• If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect:
Turn Daylight saving on (w) when daylight saving time begins to automatically advance the
camera’s clock one hour.
• If date and time are set with Daylight saving turned on (w) when daylight saving time is in
effect:
Turn Daylight saving off when daylight saving time ends, to automatically set the camera’s clock
back one hour.
New city time zone
Back
Toronto, Lima
EDT:New York
Time zone
EDT:New York
London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
Daylight saving
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C Time Zones (A 19)
The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the
camera clock to local time. The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s
time zone map.
UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Location
–11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin
–10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara
–9 Alaska, Anchorage +3
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,
Kuwait, Manama
–8
PST (PDT): Los Angeles,
Seattle, Vancouver
+4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai
–7
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix,
La Paz
+5 Islamabad, Karachi
–6
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,
Mexico City
+5.5 New Delhi
–5
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,
Lima
+6 Colombo, Dhaka
–4 Caracas, Manaus +7 Bangkok, Jakarta
–3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo +8
Beijing, Hong Kong,
Singapore
–2 Fernando de Noronha +9 Tokyo, Seoul
–1 Azores +10 Sydney, Guam
±0 London, Casablanca +11 New Caledonia
+12 Auckland, Fiji
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
e Monitor Settings
Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor
brightness.
Photo Info
The following display options are available.
See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor.
Photo info
Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode.
Brightness
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Shooting mode Playback mode
Show info
Auto info
(default setting)
The current settings or operation guide is displayed for five seconds as in
Show info above. After five seconds, display will be the same as Hide
info.
Hide info
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15
15
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44
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C Date Imprint
Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be
printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 81).
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (A 6).
B Date Imprint
• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
• Dates imprinted at an image mode setting (A 83) of O TV screen (640) may be difficult to read.
Choose N PC screen (1024) or larger when using date imprint.
• The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date item (A 18, 100).
• Date cannot be imprinted on movies.
C Date Imprint and Print Set
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo
information, the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted
on them, using options in the Print set menu (A 80).
Off (default setting)
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
Date
Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in
effect.
Date and time
Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this
option is in effect.
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g Vibration Reduction
Vibration reduction effectively corrects 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.
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera
during shooting.
When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed during
shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed)
(A 6).
B Notes on Vibration Reduction
• Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera
enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.
• Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s
monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.
• Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some
situations.
• VR stands for vibration reduction.
h AF Assist
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.
On (default setting)
Vibration reduction is enabled when taking pictures and recording movies. Camera
detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake. When
camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction reduces only
vertical shake. If camera is panned vertically, vibration reduction affects only
horizontal shake.
Off
Vibration reduction is not enabled.
Auto (default setting)
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is
poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off
automatically.
Off
Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
i Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
j Record Orientation
Choose whether or not camera orientation is recorded with shooting.
Picture orientation information can be modified from the Rotate image option in
the playback menu (A 95).
B Notes on Record Orientation
• When shooting with the shutter-release button held down, camera orientation information is
fixed at that of the first picture in each burst, and the same orientation information is recorded
with all pictures in the burst.
• When pictures are taken with the lens pointing up or down, camera orientation information may
not be accurately recorded.
Button sound
Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. When On (default setting) is
selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice
when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is
detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.
Shutter sound
Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Auto (default setting)
Camera orientation information is recorded when shooting. Pictures will be
automatically rotated in playback mode.
The following three orientations are recorded:
Off
Camera orientation is not recorded. With playback, pictures are always
displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.
Landscape (wide)
orientation
Camera rotated
90º clockwise
Camera rotated 90º
counterclockwise
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k Auto Off
If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will
turn off and the camera enters standby mode (A 15) to reduce drain on the
batteries. The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are
performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
To exit from standby mode, press the power switch or the shutter-release button.
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no
operations are performed from 30s, 1m (default setting), 5m, and 30m.
C Notes on Auto Off
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for three minutes when 30s or 1m is
selected for Auto off and menus are displayed, for up to 30 minutes during slide show and
Pictmotion movie playback, and for 30 minutes when an AC adapter is connected.
l
Format Memory/
m
Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory
card from the camera.
The Format memory option appears in the setup
menu.
Formatting a Memory Card
When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the
Format card option appears in the setup menu.
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer
important pictures to a computer before formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover during formatting.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to
format them with this camera.
Format memory
WARNING!
All images will be deleted!
Format
No
WARNING!
All images will be deleted!
Format
No
Format card
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
n Language
Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
o Video Mode
Adjust settings for connection to TV.
Choose from NTSC and PAL.
p Reset All
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default
values.
Pop-up menu
Czech Polish
Danish Portuguese
German Russian
(default setting) Finnish
Spanish Swedish
Greek Turkish
French Simplified Chinese
Indonesian Traditional Chinese
Italian Japanese
Hungarian Korean
Dutch Thai
Norwegian
Option Default value
Flash mode (A 30) Auto
Self-timer (A 32) Off
Macro mode (A 33) Off
Exposure compensation (A 34) 0.0
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Scene mode
One-touch portrait menu
Movie menu
Pictmotion menu
Shooting menu
Option Default value
Scene mode (A 36) Portrait
Option Default value
Portrait effect (A 43) Normal
Option Default value
Movie options (A 61) TV movie 640P
Auto-focus mode (A 62) Single AF
Option Default value
Background music (A 57) High-speed
Effects (A 57) Motion
Playback order (A 58) Random
Playback duration (A 58) Fit to music length
Select images (A 58) Auto select 30
Option Default value
Image mode (A 83) Normal (3456)
White balance (A 85) Auto
Continuous (A 87) Single
ISO sensitivity (A 88) Auto
Color options (A 88) Standard color
AF area mode (A 89) Center
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Setup menu
Others
• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 113) from the memory. Numbering will
continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures
(A 94) before selecting Reset all.
• The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A 86) acquired for White balance
Setup menu: Date (A 100), Language (A 108), and Video mode (A 108)
Option Default value
Menus (A 98) Text
Welcome screen (A 99) Disable welcome
Photo info (A 103) Auto info
Brightness (A 103) 3
Date imprint (A 104) Off
Vibration reduction (A 105) On
AF assist (A 105) Auto
Button sound (A 106) On
Shutter sound (A 106) On
Record orientation (A 106) Auto
Auto off (A 107) 1m
Option Default value
Sound quality (A 65) High
Paper size (A 76, 77) Default
Slide show (A 93) 3s
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Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
r Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for more information on the camera’s MAC
address displayed with the COOLPIX S52c.
Back
COOLPIX S52 Ver. X.X
Back
MAC address
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
COOLPIX S52c Ver. X.X
COOLPIX S52
Firmware version
MAC address
COOLPIX S52c
Firmware version
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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this
camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of
speed.
1
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device
supports 2 GB cards.
2
SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar
device, check that device supports SDHC.
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer
for details on the above cards.
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
Battery charger Battery Charger MH-62
AC adapter AC Adapter EH-63
USB cable USB Cable UC-E13
A/V Cable Audio/Video Cable EG-CP15
SanDisk 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
, 4 GB
2
Toshiba 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
, 4 GB
2
Panasonic 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
, 4 GB
2
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Technical Notes
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as
follows.
• Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-
character identifier: “SOUND” (normal quality sound) or “SOUNE” (high quality
sound) for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”; A 64), and “NIKON” for all other
pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches
9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically
starting with “0001”.
• Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture
to which the voice memo is attached.
• Files copied using Copy>Selected images or Copy sound files>Selected
files are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers
in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All
images and Copy sound files>Copy all files copy all folders from the source
medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in
ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination
medium (A 68, 96).
• Pictmotion movies (A 54) are stored under the “NKST” folder in folders named
with a three-digit folder number followed by “PRJCT” (e.g., “101PRJCT”). Each
folder contains the picture and sound files for a single Pictmotion movie.
• A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name,
will be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered
999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further
pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted
(A 107), or a new memory card is inserted.
DSCN0001.JPG
Identifier
(not shown on camera monitor)
Original still pictures (voice
memo attachment included),
movies, voice memos, voice
recordings
DSCN
Cropped copies (voice memo
attachment included)
RSCN
Small copies (voice memo
attachment included)
SSCN
D-Lighting copies (voice
memo attachment included)
FSCN
Extension
(signifies the file type)
Still pictures .JPG
Movies .AVI
Voice memos
.WAV
Voice recordings
File number
(assigned automatically in ascending
order, starting with “0001”)
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Technical Notes
Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when using or storing the device.
B Keep Dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
B Do Not Drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
B Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes
or mouth.
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 CCD image sensor, producing a
white blur effect in photographs.
B Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory
card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
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 recorded or deleted.
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product
memory or internal circuitry.
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Technical Notes
B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 32, 105) used in the self-timer
lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC
standard:
C The Battery
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 12,
16). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced
battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on
important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During
charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). 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. Be sure that the battery is fully charged
before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and
exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the
terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if
left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the
camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will
not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 °C / 59 to 77 °F), dry place. Recharge
it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage.
• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or
in any of the following locations:
• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
• Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
• Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera
away again.
C Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the
product will not be affected.
• When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may
appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final
photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Lens
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft
cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened
with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the
warranty.
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Technical Notes
Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
For Users of the COOLPIX S52c
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for error messages that may be displayed
with use of the wireless LAN feature.
Display Problem Solution A
O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 100
B Battery running low. Prepare to charge or
change battery.
12, 16
N
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12, 16
Q (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus.
• Use focus lock.
26, 27
27
P
Warning!!
Please wait for the
camera to finish
recording.
O
Camera cannot perform
other operations until
recording is complete.
Wait until message clears
from display automatically
when recording is
complete.
27
N
Memory card is write
protected.
Write-protect switch is in
“lock” position.
Slide write-protect to
“write” position.
21
N
No card present.
Pictmotion mode selected
when no memory card is
inserted.
Insert memory card. 20
P
This card cannot be
used.
Error accessing memory
card.
• Use approved card.
• Check that connectors
are clean.
• Confirm that memory
card is correctly inserted.
112
20
20
P
Warning!
This card cannot be
read.
P
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
Memory card has not been
formatted for use in this
camera.
Choose Yes and press k
to format card, or turn
camera off and replace
card.
21
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
N
Out of memory.
Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image
size.
• Delete pictures or sound
files.
• Insert new memory card.
• Remove memory card
and use internal
memory.
83
28, 63,
67
20
21
P
Image cannot be
saved.
Error occurred while
recording picture.
Format internal memory or
memory card.
107
Camera has run out of file
numbers.
• Insert new memory card.
• Format internal memory
or memory card.
20
107
Picture cannot be used for
welcome screen.
Choose a small picture or
cropped copy of 640 × 480
pixels or larger.
48, 49,
83
Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from
destination.
94
P
Sound file cannot be
saved.
Camera has run out of file
numbers.
• Insert new memory card.
• Format internal memory
or memory card.
20
107
N
Image can not be
modified.
Cannot edit selected
picture.
• Select picture that
supports D-Lighting,
crop, or small picture.
• Movies cannot be
edited.
46
–
N
Cannot record movie.
Time out error while
recording movie.
Choose memory card with
faster write speed.
112
N
Memory contains no
images.
• No pictures or sound file
in the internal memory
or memory card.
• Memory card does not
contain pictures or
sound file.
–
To copy picture or sound
file from internal memory
to memory card, press
d. The copy option
screen or copy sound file
screen will be displayed.
–
96, 68
N
No sound file.
Display Problem Solution A
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
N
File contains no image
data.
File not created with this
camera.
View file on computer or
other device.
–
P
This file cannot be
played back.
N
All images are hidden.
Date and time are not set
for pictures to be displayed
by list by date mode.
––
P
Pictmotion cannot be
created.
Error occurred when
creating Pictmotion movie.
Start creating Pictmotion
movie from the beginning.
54
P
Pictmotion cannot be
played back.
Pictmotion files have been
deleted or moved.
Delete affected Pictmotion
movie.
56
N
This image cannot be
deleted.
Picture is protected. Disable protection. 94
N
New city is in the
current time zone.
Destination in same time
zone as home. –
102
Lens error
Q
Lens error. Turn camera off and then
on again. If error persists,
contact retailer or Nikon
representative.
22
Lens cover error
Q
Finger or other obstruction
prevents lens cover from
opening.
Turn camera off and
remove obstruction.
4, 114
P
Communications error
USB cable disconnected
during printing.
Turn camera off and
reconnect cable.
75
System error
Q
Error has occurred in
camera’s internal circuitry.
Turn camera off, remove
and reinsert battery, and
turn camera on. If error
persists, contact retailer or
Nikon representative.
14, 22
Display Problem Solution A
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
PR
Printer error.
Check printer status.
Running out of ink or
printer error.
Check printer. After
checking the ink or solving
the problem, select
Resume and press k to
resume printing.*
–
PR
Printer error: check
paper
Specified size of paper is
not loaded in printer.
Load the specified paper,
select Resume, and press
k to resume printing.*
–
PR
Printer error: paper
jam
Paper has jammed in the
printer.
Eject the jammed paper,
select Resume, and press
k to resume printing.*
–
PR
Printer error: out of
paper
No paper is loaded in
printer.
Load the specified paper,
select Resume, and press
k to resume printing.*
–
PR
Printer error: check ink
Ink error. Check ink, select Resume,
and press k to resume
printing.*
–
PR
Printer error: out of ink
Ink cartridge is empty. Replace ink, select
Resume, and press k to
resume printing.*
–
PR
Printer error: file
corrupt
An error caused by the
image file has occurred.
Select Cancel and press k
to cancel printing. –
Display Problem Solution A
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page
numbers in the right-most column for more information.
For Users of the COOLPIX S52c
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for information on troubleshooting wireless
LAN problems.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution A
Monitor is blank • Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash
has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/
video cable.
22
22
15, 26
31
70
69
Monitor is hard to read • Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
• Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor
brightens when controls are used.
103
116
15
Camera turns off without
warning
• Battery is low.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
• Battery is cold.
22
107
115
Date and time of recording are
not correct
• Pictures recorded before clock has been set,
and “Date not set” indicator blinks during
shooting, will have time stamp of “00/00/0000
00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be
dated “01/01/2008 00:00.”
• Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
18
100
No indicators displayed in
monitor
Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.
103
Date imprint not available Camera clock has not been set. 18,
100
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,
and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact
your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as
described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal
memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already
recorded will not be affected.
Shooting
Date not appearing on pictures
even when Date imprint is
enabled
Date does not appear on movies. 60, 104
Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were
restored to their default values.
101
Problem Cause/Solution A
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed
• When camera is in playback mode, press c.
• When menus are displayed, press d.
• Battery is exhausted.
• When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.
28
11
22
31
Camera cannot focus • The intended subject is one with which
autofocus does not perform well.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Focus error. Turn camera off and then on
again.
27
105
15
Pictures are blurred • Use flash.
• Use high-sensitivity shooting mode.
• Use vibration reduction.
• Use D.
• Use tripod and self-timer.
30
35
105
87
32
Bright specks appear in
pictures taken with flash
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash
off.
31
Problem Cause/Solution A
123
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Flash does not fire • Flash is off.
• Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash
are selected.
• D mode is selected.
• Continuous or BSS is selected for
Continuous in shooting menu.
30
36
60
87
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording
movies.
60
Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when shooting in
b (Portrait), e (Night portrait), or k (Close
up) scene mode, when shooting in one-touch
portrait mode, or before movie recording
begins.
37, 38,
40, 42,
60
No sound when shutter is
released
• Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter
sound in setup menu.
• Continuous or BSS is selected for
Continuous in shooting menu.
• d (Sports scene mode) or l (Museum
scene mode) is selected.
• D mode is selected.
• The speaker is obstructed.
106
87
38, 40
60
4, 24
AF-assist illuminator does not
light
• Off is selected for AF assist option in camera
setup menu.
• AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in
some modes.
105
37-41
Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 116
Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light source. 85
Randomly spaced bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in image
Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by:
• Using flash
• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting
• Using a scene mode which has noise
reduction ability
30
88
37
Pictures are too dark
(underexposed)
• Flash is off.
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is beyond flash range.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Apply high-sensitivity shooting mode, or raise
the ISO sensitivity.
• Subject is backlit. Select o (Backlight scene
mode) or use fill flash.
30
24
30
34
35, 88
30, 41
Problem Cause/Solution A
124
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Playback
Pictures are too bright
(overexposed)
Adjust exposure compensation. 34
Unexpected results when flash
mode is set to V (auto with
red-eye reduction)
When V (auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill
flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction” of
the Night portrait scene mode is applied
during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in
very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected
by red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V
(auto with red-eye reduction) when taking
pictures in a shooting mode other than the
Night portrait scene mode.
30, 38
Problem Cause/Solution A
File cannot be played back File has been overwritten or renamed by
computer or another make or model of camera.
–
Cannot zoom in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,
small pictures, or pictures that have been
cropped to below 320 × 240.
–
Cannot record voice memo • Voice memos cannot be appended to
movies.
• Voice memos cannot be appended to
pictures taken by other cameras, and voice
memos attached to the images using other
cameras cannot be played back.
63
50
Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or
small picture options
• These options cannot be used with movies.
• Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop,
or small picture.
• Pictures taken with another make or model of
camera cannot be edited.
• Other cameras may be unable to play back, or
transfer to a computer, pictures edited with
this camera.
63
46
46
46
Problem Cause/Solution A
125
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Cannot create or play
Pictmotion movie
• Camera may be unable to create Pictmotion
movies from pictures recorded by another
make or model of camera.
•
Camera may be unable to play Pictmotion movies
created by another make or model of camera.
• Another make or model of camera may be
unable to play Pictmotion movies created
with this camera.
• Another make or model of camera may be
unable to create Pictmotion movies from
pictures recorded with this camera.
–
Custom Pictmotion music
tracks are not listed
• Memory card contains no background tracks.
If background tracks were deleted when
memory card was formatted, or memory card
has been replaced, copy tracks to card again.
• User-defined music tracks copied to a
memory card used in another make or model
of camera may not be supported. Format or
replace the memory card, and copy tracks to
the memory card again.
57
20, 107
Pictures not displayed on
television
• Choose correct video mode.
• Memory card contains no pictures. Replace
memory card. Remove memory card to play
back pictures from internal memory.
108
20
Nikon Transfer does not start
when camera is connected
• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• USB cable is not correctly connected.
• If your computer is running Windows 2000
Professional, camera cannot be connected to
the computer.
• Camera is not recognized by the computer.
• Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer
automatically.
For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to
help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
22
22
70
72
–
–
Cannot transfer Pictmotion movies
Pictmotion movies cannot be transferred to Mac OS.
–
Pictures to be printed are not
displayed
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace
memory card. Remove memory card to print
pictures from internal memory.
20
Cannot select paper size with
camera
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if
the printer does not support the page sizes used
by the camera or the printer automatically selects
the page size. Use the printer to select page size.
76, 77
Problem Cause/Solution A
126
Technical Notes
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S52/S52c Digital Camera
Type Compact digital camera
Effective pixels 9.0 million
Image sensor
1
/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 9.30 million
Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens
Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle:
38-114mm)
f/-number f/3.3–4.2
Construction 12 elements in 9 groups
Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle:
approx. 456mm)
Vibration reduction Lens shift
Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF
Focus range (from
lens)
• 30 cm (11 in.) to ∞
• Macro mode: 4 cm (1.5 in.) to ∞ (middle zoom position)
Focus-area selection Auto (5-area automatic selection), center, manual with
99 focus areas
AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2
-2001
);
max. output: 4,300 μW
Monitor 3.0 in., Approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
and 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical
Storage
Media • Internal memory (approx. 38 MB)
• SD (Secure Digital) memory cards
File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
File formats Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant
Movies: AVI
Sound files: WAV
Image size (pixels) • 3,456 × 2,592 High (3456P)/Normal (3456)
• 2,592 × 1,944 Normal (2592)
• 2,048 × 1,536 Normal (2048)
• 1,024 × 768 PC screen (1024)
• 640 × 480 TV screen (640)
ISO sensitivity
(Standard output sensitivity)
ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 800)
127
Specifications
Technical Notes
Exposure
Metering 224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)
Range
(ISO 100)
[W]: 0.6 to 16.6 EV
[T]: 1.3 to 17.3 EV
Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed
1
/2000–1 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
Aperture Electronically-controlled preset aperture
Range 2 steps (f/3.3 and f/6.6 [W])
Self-timer Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration
Built-in flash
Range (approx.)
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.3 to 5.5 m (11 in. to 18 ft.)
[T]: 0.3 to 3.5 m (11 in. to 11 ft.)
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface Hi-Speed USB
Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP
Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
I/O terminal Multi connector
Supported
languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch,
English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power sources • One EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)
• AC Adapter EH-63
Battery life
*
Approx. 200 shots (EN-EL8)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
COOLPIX S52: Approx. 93 × 59 × 21 mm (3.6 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.)
(excluding projections)
COOLPIX S52c: Approx. 97.5 × 59 × 21 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.)
(excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) (without battery and SD memory card)
Operating environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Humidity Less than 85 % (no condensation)
128
Specifications
Technical Notes
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 operated at an ambient temperature of
25 °C (77 °F).
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired
with every other shot, image mode set to Normal (3456).
Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images
are displayed.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied with the COOLPIX S52)
Wireless
(COOLPIX S52c only)
Standards
IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66
(standard for low power data communications systems)
Communications
protocols
IEEE 802.11g: OFDM
IEEE 802.11b: DSSS
Range (line of sight) Approx. 50 m (98 ft.) (varies with location and weather)
Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (11 channels)
Data rates
IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps
Security TKIP, 128/64-bit (104/40-bit) WEP, AES
Access protocols Infrastructure
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 730 mAh
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 35 × 47 × 5 mm (1.4 × 1.9 × 0.2 in.)
Weight Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz) (excluding terminal cover)
Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.09-0.051 A
Rated capacity 9–12.2 VA
Rated output DC 4.2 V, 0.73 A
Supported batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
Charging time Approx. 2 hours when battery is fully discharged
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Approx. 86 × 19.5 × 59.2 mm (3.4 × 0.7 × 2.3 in.)
(excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 60 g (2.1 oz) (excluding power cable)
129
Specifications
Technical Notes
AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied with the COOLPIX S52c)
B Specifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product
and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supported Standards
• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital
camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
• DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
• Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format
for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are
output from Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer
without connecting the camera to a computer.
Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A
Rated capacity 18–22 VA
Rated output DC 4.8 V, 1.5 A
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions
(
W × H × D)
Approx. 41 × 23.5 × 79 mm (1.6 × 0.9 × 3.1 in.)
(excluding projections)
Length of cable Approx. 1.7 m (5 ft. 7 in.)
Weight Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz) (excluding power cable)
130
Technical Notes
Index
Symbols
D Pictmotion mode 54
A (auto) mode 22
E Audio playback mode 66
E Voice recording mode 64
B High-sensitivity shooting mode 35
C List by date mode 51
C Scene mode 36
F Setup mode 97
D Movie mode 60
g (tele) 25
f (wide) 25
i Playback zoom 45
h Thumbnail playback 44
j Help 11
k (apply selection) button 5, 9
l (delete) button 5, 28, 29, 50, 63
c (shooting/playback) button 5, 8, 28
n Self-timer 9, 32
b (one-touch portrait/D-Lighting)
button 4, 42, 47
m Flash mode 9, 30
p Macro mode 9, 33
d (menu) button 5, 11
e (mode) button 5, 8
o (exposure compensation) 34
A
Accessories 112
AF area mode 89
AF assist 105
Audio/video cable 69
Auto off 107
Auto-focus mode 62
AVI 113
AV-out connect 69
B
Backlight (o) 41
Backlit subjects 30, 41
Battery 14
Battery charger 12, 112
Battery level indicator 117
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
5
Beach/snow (g) 39
Best shot selector 40
Blur 122
Brightness 103
C
Cable connector 5, 71, 75
Cleaning
Body 116
Lens 116
Monitor 116
Close up (k) 40
Color options 88, 90
Computer 69–71, 108
copying pictures to 69–71
Continuous 87
Copy 96
Copy (n) 41
Crop 48
Cyanotype 88
D
Date 18–19, 100, 104
printing 81
Date imprint 104
Daylight saving time 100
DCF 129
Delete 94
Design rule for camera file system 129
Digital print order format 80–81, 129
D-Lighting 47
DPOF 129
DSCN 113
Dusk/dawn (i) 39
E
E-mail 83
Error messages 117–120
Exif version 2.2 129
Exposure compensation 34
Extension 113
F
Face-priority AF 43
File names 113
Fill flash 30
Fireworks show (m) 41
Firmware version 111
131
Index
Technical Notes
Flash 30, 108
lamp 5, 31
mode 30
Flash mode 90
Focus 6, 26
area 6, 26
face-priority 42
Folder names 113
Format 21, 107
Framing 24
FSCN 113
H
High-sensitivity shooting mode 35
I
Image mode 36, 83
Internal memory 6–7, 20, 84, 107
capacity 84
formatting 107
ISO sensitivity 88
J
JPEG 126
JPG 113
L
Landscape (c) 37
Language 18, 108
Lens 4, 116
M
Macro mode 33
Memory card 6–7, 20, 84, 112
approved 112
capacity of 84
formatting 107
Inserting and removing 20
slot 20
Menus 98
Monitor 5, 6–7, 22, 103, 116
brightness 103
indicators in 6–7
Monitor settings 103
Movie menu 61
Movie mode 60
Movie options 61
Pictmotion 61
small size 61
TV movie 61
Movies 60, 63
deleting 63
playback 63
recording 60
Museum (l) 40
N
Night landscape (j) 40
Nikon Transfer 56, 71
O
One-touch portrait mode 42
menu 43
taking pictures 42
P
Party/indoor (f) 38
PictBridge 74–80, 129
Pictmotion by muvee 54
Playback 28, 44–49
menu 91–96
thumbnail 44
zoom 45
Playback menu 91–96
Playback-mode selection menu 9
Power switch 4
Power-on lamp 4, 22
Print set 80, 91
Print size 84
Protect 94
R
Record orientation 106
Red-eye reduction 31
Reset all 108
Rotary multi selector 5, 9
Rotate image 95
RSCN 113
S
Self-timer 32, 90
Self-timer lamp 4, 32
Setup menu 97–111
Shooting menu 82–88
Shooting-mode selection menu 8
Shutter-release button 4
132
Index
Technical Notes
Slide show 93
Small picture 49
Smear 116
Sound settings 106
Sports (d) 38
SSCN 113
Strap, Camera 4
Sunset (h) 39
Support information 2
T
Television 69
connecting to 69
Thumbnail playback 44
Time differences 102
Time zone 18–19, 100, 102
Transfer 71
Tripod 5
U
USB cable 70, 71, 75
V
Vibration reduction 105
Video mode 69, 108
Voice memos 50
Voice recordings
Copying 68
making 64
Playing 66
Volume 63, 67
W
WAV 113
Welcome screen 97
White balance 85, 90
preset 86
Z
Zoom 25
buttons 5
indicator 6
playback 45
133
Index
Technical Notes
134
Index
Technical Notes
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part
(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be
made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
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