Nikon COOLPIXS6500SIL, S6500 Black, S6500 Red, COOLPIXS6500BLK manual Reference Manual

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Contents Reference Manual Autofocus function that automatically determines the subject Remotely controlling the camera using a smart devicePage Introduction Read This FirstIii About This ManualOther Information SymbolReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced About the ManualsComply with copyright notices Vii Disposing of Data Storage DevicesDo not disassemble Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Keep out of reach of childrenObserve caution when handling the battery Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsTo radio or television reception, which can ModificationsInterface Cables XiiXiii Restrictions on Wireless DevicesFCC/IC RF Exposure Statement Xiv Personal Information Management and Disclaimer Precautions when Using Radio TransmissionsTable of Contents Xvii Xviii Xix Page Monitor Camera BodyParts of the Camera Lens cover closed Camera BodyLens Lens cover USB/audio/video output connectorParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap 17, E101 Battery-chamberMovie-record button E113Press the d button Using Menus the dButtonPress H or I to select the desired menu icon Press the kbuttonSettings for the option you selected are displayed Press H or I to select a Press the kbutton SettingPress Hor Ito select a menu option Press the d buttonMonitor Shooting Mode68, E54 Focus area face detectionPlayback Mode Eye-Fi communication indicator Category icon in auto sort modeSequence display when Individual 84, E69Page Playback Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimeOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryInsert the included EN-EL19 battery Rechargeable Li-ion batteryHigh Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryUse Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryCharge Lamp Charging Using a Computer or Battery ChargerOperating the Camera During Charging Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardBInserting the Memory Card Correctly Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the coverRemoving Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Press the multi selector Hor Press the power switch to turn on the cameraTo select the desired language Press the k button Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k buttonPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and timeButton Button or KClock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingImprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images Page Battery exhausted Display Description Battery level is highTurn the Camera On Lens extends and the monitor turns onTurning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffFlashes No operations performed Min Camera entersPress the Abutton Select a Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Changing the Shooting SettingsHold the camera steady Frame a PictureFrame the picture Focus areaWhen Using a Tripod Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Zoom outPress the shutter-release button halfway A31 Focus and ShootBasics Shutter is released and the image will be savedAF-assist Illuminator and Flash Shutter-release ButtonTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to select an image to DisplayMore Information Viewing ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k Delete ImagesButton Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Images in a Sequence Selecting Certain Types of Images for DeletionPage Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Features That Can Be Set with the dButton ShootingFocusing Shooting FeaturesChanging AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeCamera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions A70Select Yes and press the k button Using Quick EffectsChanging Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesDigital zoom cannot be used Shooting Features Characteristics of Each SceneTo View a Description Help Display of Each Scene XScene auto selectorPage IDusk/dawn HSunsetTripod to stabilize the camera during shooting Page MFireworks show Page Page Pet Portrait Auto Release Shooting Features OPet portraitFocus Area Page Playing Back 3D Images FHigh-contrast Old photographMonochrome LPopSlider Shooting Features Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsFrame the image Set Smile timer A69 to OffEnd shooting Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Releasing the Shutter ManuallyUsing Skin Softening Available Features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAauto Scene Special Smart PortraitFlash Lamp Using the Flash Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash Available Flash Modes Flash Mode SettingRed-eye Reduction Press the multi selector Jnself-timer Using the Self-timerPress Hor Ito select n10s or n2s Frame the image and press Shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyPress the multi selector Ip macro mode Using Macro ModePress Hor Ito select on and press the k Autofocus Macro Mode SettingPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the shutter-release button to take an image Exposure Compensation ValueDefault Settings Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used Shooting Features Flash Self-timer Macro ExposureWhite balance Image mode1 Features That Can Be Set with the dButton Shooting Menu60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot Options Available in the Shooting MenuNormal Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or Multi When Quick effects is set to On, ImageShot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity Single if Blink proof is set to OnBlink warning is disabled Motion detection is disabledOther than Auto, Motion detection is Using Face Detection FocusingYou may hear the sound of the camera focusing Focus areas Using Target Finding AFSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Focus Lock Page Using ViewNX Features That Can Be Set with the dButton PlaybackPlayback Features Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Playback Features 2013Calendar Display Full-frame DisplayAvailable Playback Modes Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackDesired mode and press the kbutton Switching Between Playback ModesPress the multi selector Hor I to select If you select GPlay, the playback screen is displayedOption Description Quick retouch1,2 Eight effects. The effect levels can be adjustedPrint order3,4 PrintedOptions Option Description Sequence displaySequence as individual images Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Viewing images on a TV E26 Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems WindowsDownload the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Choose how images will be copied to the computer Transferring Images to the ComputerWhen using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransfer images to the computer Click Start TransferTerminate the connection Viewing ImagesStart ViewNX Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Recording Movies Features That Can Be Set with the d Button Movie MenuPlaying Back Movies Back MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording 96 3 Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingWhen recording ends, digital zoom turns off Functions Available for Movie Recording Camera TemperatureFeatures That Can Be Set with the dButton Movie Menu 100 Playing Back MoviesDeleting movies 101 Adjusting volumeFunctions Available During Playback 102 103 General Camera Setup104 Wi-Fi options E102 When taking images of people using face detection105 Option Description Format memory106 107 Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-FiTake Photos View Photos108 Installing the Software on the Smart DeviceSsid and the password are displayed Connecting the Smart Device to the CameraWi-Fi Wireless LAN Feature Select On and press the kbuttonStart the dedicated software installed on the smart device Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to OnTo Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection 110Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVReference Section Shooting with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and PlaybackShooting range and press the kbutton Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 asIis displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement Example of camera movementPage Hold down the k button to rewind Viewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaResume automatic scrolling Adding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures ModePlaying Back Images in Albums Removing Images from Albums To cancel removal, select No Reference SectionKbutton Changing the Favorites Album IconPress H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the k button Auto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort ModeSetting set to On single, On continuous, or On BSS Fireworks show scene mode A40Above E11E12 List by Date ModeViewing Images in a Sequence Aauto mode a Scene mode a Continuous H Sports Continuous LE13 ContinuousE14 Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceSequence Display Options Changing Key Picture in SequenceE15 Deleting Images in a SequenceEditing Still Images Editing FeaturesE16 Restrictions on Image Editing E17Original and Edited Images Lighting Glamour retouchE18 Quick EffectsE19 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE20 Press the multi selector Jor K to select When only one face is detected, proceed to stepPreview the result and press the k button E21E22 Press the multi selector Hor I to select Small Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageDesired copy size and press the kbutton E23Enlarge the image for cropping A80 Refine copy composition Crop Creating a Cropped CopyPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbuttonImage Size E25Cropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When using the included audio/video cableE26 Set the TV’s input to external video input When using a commercially available Hdmi cableHold down the c button to turn on the camera E27E28 Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlIf Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrint order option E60 Check printer settings Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E30E31 Camera is automatically turned onIf the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Printing ImagesSelect Copies and press the k button Printing Individual ImagesSelect the desired number of copies up to Nine and press the kbuttonSelect Start print and press the kbutton Select Paper size and press the kbuttonPrinting begins E33Select the desired paper size and press the k button Printing Multiple ImagesE34 To exit the print menu, press the d buttonE35 Reference Section Print all images E36Paper Size E37Press Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose the Ncontrol choose end point E38Edited movie is saved E39Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeE40 Number of Images That Can Be Saved E41E42 White Balance Adjusting HueOption Description AAuto Select Measure Using Preset ManualE43 Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balancePress the kbutton to measure a new white balance value Frame the reference object in the measuring windowE44 Measuring windowE45 Continuous ShootingBest Shot Selector E46Saved Each time the shutter-release button isE47 Images Captured in Continuous Shooting ModeE13.Reference Section Pre-shooting Cache E48Press down halfway Reference Section Images saved by pressing halfwayE49 ISO SensitivityE50 Color OptionsE51 AF Area ModeCamera will be displayed in the monitor Reference Section E52 E53 Register a subject Using Subject TrackingPress the shutter-release button fully to take the image E54Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE55 Off Disables the quick effects function during shooting Option Description POn defaultE56 Function aSmart Portrait Menu RNormal default settingSkin Softening E57E58 Smile TimerE59 Blink ProofYOn Print Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuE60 Shooting information Select whether or not to print shooting dateE61 List by date mode Favorite pictures mode or auto sort modeE62 E63 Canceling Existing Print OrderPrint Date Slide show begins Slide ShowChoose End or Restart E64E65 ProtectE66 Image Selection ScreenE67 Press the kbutton to apply image selectionE68 Rotate ImageRecording Voice Memos Voice MemoPlaying Voice Memos E69E70 Deleting Voice MemosSee File and Folder Names E111 for more information Select a copy option and press the k button Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardE71 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed E72Choose Key Picture Sequence Display OptionsE73 Movie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movie Options E74E75 HS Movie OptionsFrame Rate and Bitrate Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length E76Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie When recording HS movies Reference SectionPress the bemovie-record button to start recording E77E78 Press the bemovie-record button to end recordingHS Movie E79Portions recorded at hHS 480/4× Portions recorded at jHS 1080/0.5×E80 Open with HS FootageWind Noise Reduction Off default setting Wind noise reduction is not enabledE81 Welcome Screen Setup MenuE82 Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Time Zone and DateE83 Day/Month/YearPress K Select xTravel destination and press the k buttonPress Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone E84WHome Time Zone E85Daylight Saving Time Imprinting Date on ImagesPhoto Info Monitor SettingsE86 E87 Battery LevelAuto info E88 Print Date Imprinting Date and TimePrint Date and Print Order E89E90 Vibration ReductionE91 Motion DetectionAF Assist Light even when Auto is selectedE92 In. at the maximum telephoto positionDigital Zoom When smart portrait mode is selected Reference SectionE93 E94 Sound SettingsAuto Off When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerE95 Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Cards E96E97 E98 LanguageE99 TV SettingsHdmi and HDMI-CEC Charge by Computer Power supplied by the computerE100 Is connected to a computerCharge Lamp E101E102 Blink WarningBlink Warning Screen Mode Reference SectionE103 E104 Wi-Fi OptionsE105 Operating the Text Input KeyboardKeyboard Reference Section Option Description BEnable Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi upload is set to Disable Eye-Fi UploadAutofocus mode E55 Single AF Quick effects E56 Reset AllE107 Basic Shooting FunctionsSpecial effects mode Scene ModeE108 Smart Portrait MenuE109 Setup MenuBlink warning E102 Off Charge by computer E100 Auto E110 Firmware VersionOthers E111 File and Folder NamesDSCN0001 . JPG E112 E113 Optional AccessoriesE114 Error MessagesE115 L4608×2592 E116Photography Memory contains no Select Copy in the playback menu Images E117Current time zone E118 E119 Printer status E120K button to resume printing No paper is loaded in printer Cleaning and Storage SpecificationsTroubleshooting IndexCamera Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceBattery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and StorageStorage LensPower, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingOff is selected for Charge by computer No operations are performed for an extended Period of time Problem Cause/Solution Battery is exhaustedCannot operate properly Camera turns off without Connected while the camera is onSupport Print date Hide info is selected for Photo info in MonitorSaved Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro 41, 44 Shooting IssuesScene mode F10When HDR is set to On, Easy panorama, Pet When Scene auto selector, Portrait, NightF11 To Multi-shotAF-assist illuminator does F12Not light F13 When shooting in Night landscape, NightF14 Playback IssuesF15 Connected to a printer F16Displayed Internal memory Be printedF17 SpecificationsType F18 MTP, PTP F19Infrastructure Technical Notes and Index F20Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Charging AC Adapter EH-70P F21F22 Approved Memory CardsF23 Supported StandardsTrademark Information F24Index SymbolsNumerics F25F26 F27 Favorite pictures modeFormat internal memory ....... , E96 Format memory cardsPet portrait auto release F28F29 Rechargeable Li-ion batteryPrint order date option Shutter-release buttonF30 Page YP2L0311

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S6500 Black, COOLPIXS6500SIL, COOLPIXS6500BLK, S6500 Red, S6500 specifications

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