Nikon S6500 Red, COOLPIXS6500SIL, S6500 Black, COOLPIXS6500BLK Cleaning and Storage, Lens, Body

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Cleaning and Storage

Technical Notes and Index

Cleaning

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

 

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

Lens

produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains

that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral

 

 

motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges. 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.

 

 

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 other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off

Body

any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry

 

thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not

 

covered by the warranty.

 

 

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure 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 naphtha 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)

Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity 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.

For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (F3) in “Maximizing Camera Life and Performance” (F2).

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Contents Reference Manual Remotely controlling the camera using a smart device Autofocus function that automatically determines the subjectPage Read This First IntroductionAbout This Manual IiiSymbol Other InformationReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesAbout the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedComply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices ViiHandle the camera strap with care Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Keep out of reach of childrenObserve caution when handling the battery Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMsModifications To radio or television reception, which canXii Interface CablesRestrictions on Wireless Devices XiiiFCC/IC RF Exposure Statement Xiv Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Personal Information Management and DisclaimerTable of Contents Xvii Xviii Xix Page Camera Body MonitorParts of the Camera Camera Body Lens cover closedUSB/audio/video output connector Lens Lens coverParts of the Camera Movie-record button 17, E101 Battery-chamberAttaching the Camera Strap E113Press H or I to select the desired menu icon Using Menus the dButtonPress the d button Press the kbuttonPress Hor Ito select a menu option Press H or I to select a Press the kbutton SettingSettings for the option you selected are displayed Press the d buttonShooting Mode MonitorFocus area face detection 68, E54Playback Mode Sequence display when Individual Category icon in auto sort modeEye-Fi communication indicator 84, E69Page Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time PlaybackInsert the included EN-EL19 battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Rechargeable Li-ion batteryRemoving the Battery High Temperature CautionUse Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70PCharging Using a Computer or Battery Charger Charge LampOperating the Camera During Charging BInserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the coverInternal Memory and Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards To select the desired language Press the k button Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress the multi selector Hor Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k buttonButton Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and timePress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k Button or KChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images Page Turn the Camera On Display Description Battery level is highBattery exhausted Lens extends and the monitor turns onFlashes No operations performed Min Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Camera entersSelect a Shooting Mode Press the AbuttonChanging the Shooting Settings Available Shooting ModesFrame the picture Frame a PictureHold the camera steady Focus areaDigital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomWhen Using a Tripod Zoom outBasics Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway A31 Shutter is released and the image will be savedShutter-release Button AF-assist Illuminator and FlashTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Use the multi selector to select an image to Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button DisplayViewing Images More InformationDelete Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the kButton Deleting Images in a Sequence Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen Selecting Certain Types of Images for DeletionPage Focusing Features That Can Be Set with the dButton ShootingScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Shooting FeaturesCamera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously AAuto ModeChanging AAuto Mode Settings Some settings cannot be used with other functions A70Using Quick Effects Select Yes and press the k buttonScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsTo View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Characteristics of Each SceneDigital zoom cannot be used Shooting Features XScene auto selectorPage HSunset IDusk/dawnTripod to stabilize the camera during shooting Page MFireworks show Page Page Shooting Features OPet portrait Pet Portrait Auto ReleaseFocus Area Page Playing Back 3D Images Monochrome Old photographFHigh-contrast LPopChanging Special Effects Mode Settings Slider Shooting FeaturesSet Smile timer A69 to Off Frame the imageEnd shooting When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Releasing the Shutter ManuallyUsing Skin Softening Aauto Scene Special Smart Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Features PortraitUsing the Flash Flash Modes Flash LampEffective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesRed-eye Reduction Press Hor Ito select n10s or n2s Using the Self-timerPress the multi selector Jnself-timer Frame the image and press Shutter-release button halfwayCamera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way downUsing Macro Mode Press the multi selector Ip macro modePress Hor Ito select on and press the k Macro Mode Setting AutofocusPress the shutter-release button to take an image Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton to apply the compensation value Exposure Compensation ValueDefault Settings Shooting Features Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be usedFeatures That Can Be Set with the dButton Shooting Menu White balance Image mode1Options Available in the Shooting Menu 60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shotNormal Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity When Quick effects is set to On, Image120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or Multi Single if Blink proof is set to OnMotion detection is disabled Blink warning is disabledOther than Auto, Motion detection is Focusing Using Face DetectionYou may hear the sound of the camera focusing Using Target Finding AF Focus areasSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Focus Lock Page Playback Features Features That Can Be Set with the dButton PlaybackUsing ViewNX Playback ZoomPlayback Zoom Calendar Display Playback Features 2013Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Full-frame DisplaySelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback ModesPress the multi selector Hor I to select Switching Between Playback ModesDesired mode and press the kbutton If you select GPlay, the playback screen is displayedPrint order3,4 Eight effects. The effect levels can be adjustedOption Description Quick retouch1,2 PrintedOption Description Sequence display OptionsSequence as individual images Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Viewing images on a TV E26 Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX WindowsStart the installer Download the softwareRemove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computerTransfer images to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Click Start TransferStart ViewNX Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Playing Back Movies Features That Can Be Set with the d Button Movie MenuRecording Movies Back MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen 96 3 Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingWhen recording ends, digital zoom turns off Camera Temperature Functions Available for Movie RecordingFeatures That Can Be Set with the dButton Movie Menu Playing Back Movies 100Deleting movies Adjusting volume 101Functions Available During Playback 102 General Camera Setup 103104 105 E102 When taking images of people using face detectionWi-Fi options Option Description Format memory106 Take Photos Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi107 View PhotosInstalling the Software on the Smart Device 108Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Feature Connecting the Smart Device to the CameraSsid and the password are displayed Select On and press the kbuttonTo Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to OnStart the dedicated software installed on the smart device 110Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously SequenceReference Section Shooting range and press the kbutton Using Easy Panorama Shooting and PlaybackShooting with Easy Panorama Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 asExample of camera movement Iis displayed to indicate the direction of camera movementPage Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Hold down the k button to rewindResume automatic scrolling Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to AlbumsPlaying Back Images in Albums To cancel removal, select No Reference Section Removing Images from AlbumsChanging the Favorites Album Icon KbuttonPress H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the k button Setting set to On single, On continuous, or On BSS Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories Fireworks show scene mode A40E11 AboveList by Date Mode E12E13 Aauto mode a Scene mode a Continuous H Sports Continuous LViewing Images in a Sequence ContinuousSequence Display Options Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceE14 Changing Key Picture in SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence E15Editing Features Editing Still ImagesE16 Original and Edited Images E17Restrictions on Image Editing Lighting Glamour retouchQuick Effects E18E19 Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE20 Preview the result and press the k button When only one face is detected, proceed to stepPress the multi selector Jor K to select E21E22 Desired copy size and press the kbutton Small Picture Reducing the Size of an ImagePress the multi selector Hor I to select E23Press the dbutton Crop Creating a Cropped CopyEnlarge the image for cropping A80 Refine copy composition Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbuttonE25 Image SizeCropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation When using the included audio/video cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVE26 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera When using a commercially available Hdmi cableSet the TV’s input to external video input E27Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E28If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E29Print order option E60 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings E30If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Camera is automatically turned onE31 Printing ImagesSelect the desired number of copies up to Printing Individual ImagesSelect Copies and press the k button Nine and press the kbuttonPrinting begins Select Paper size and press the kbuttonSelect Start print and press the kbutton E33E34 Printing Multiple ImagesSelect the desired paper size and press the k button To exit the print menu, press the d buttonE35 E36 Reference Section Print all imagesE37 Paper SizePress Hor Ito choose the Ncontrol choose end point Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point E38E39 Edited movie is savedShooting Menu for AAuto Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and QualityE40 E41 Number of Images That Can Be SavedWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E42Option Description AAuto E43 Using Preset ManualSelect Measure Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balanceE44 Frame the reference object in the measuring windowPress the kbutton to measure a new white balance value Measuring windowContinuous Shooting E45Saved E46Best Shot Selector Each time the shutter-release button isImages Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode E47E13.Reference Section Press down halfway E48Pre-shooting Cache Reference Section Images saved by pressing halfwayISO Sensitivity E49Color Options E50AF Area Mode E51Camera will be displayed in the monitor Reference Section E52 E53 Press the shutter-release button fully to take the image Using Subject TrackingRegister a subject E54Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE55 E56 Option Description POn defaultOff Disables the quick effects function during shooting Function aSkin Softening RNormal default settingSmart Portrait Menu E57Smile Timer E58Blink Proof E59YOn Playback Menu Print Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderE60 Select whether or not to print shooting date Shooting informationE61 Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode List by date modeE62 Canceling Existing Print Order E63Print Date Choose End or Restart Slide ShowSlide show begins E64Protect E65Image Selection Screen E66Press the kbutton to apply image selection E67Rotate Image E68Playing Voice Memos Voice MemoRecording Voice Memos E69Deleting Voice Memos E70See File and Folder Names E111 for more information Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k buttonE71 E72 If Memory contains no images. Is DisplayedSequence Display Options Choose Key PictureE73 Normal Speed Movie Options Movie MenuMovie Options E74HS Movie Options E75Frame Rate and Bitrate E76 Movie Options and Maximum Movie LengthPress the bemovie-record button to start recording When recording HS movies Reference SectionRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie E77Press the bemovie-record button to end recording E78Portions recorded at hHS 480/4× E79HS Movie Portions recorded at jHS 1080/0.5×Open with HS Footage E80Off default setting Wind noise reduction is not enabled Wind Noise ReductionE81 Setup Menu Welcome ScreenE82 E83 Time Zone and DateSelecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Day/Month/YearPress Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone Select xTravel destination and press the k buttonPress K E84Daylight Saving Time E85WHome Time Zone Imprinting Date on ImagesMonitor Settings Photo InfoE86 Battery Level E87Auto info Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E88E89 Print Date and Print OrderVibration Reduction E90Motion Detection E91E92 Light even when Auto is selectedAF Assist In. at the maximum telephoto positionWhen smart portrait mode is selected Reference Section Digital ZoomE93 Sound Settings E94When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power Auto OffE95 Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E96E97 Language E98TV Settings E99Hdmi and HDMI-CEC E100 Power supplied by the computerCharge by Computer Is connected to a computerE101 Charge LampBlink Warning E102Mode Reference Section Blink Warning ScreenE103 Wi-Fi Options E104Operating the Text Input Keyboard E105Keyboard Reference Section Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorOption Description BEnable Eye-Fi UploadE107 Reset AllAutofocus mode E55 Single AF Quick effects E56 Basic Shooting FunctionsE108 Scene ModeSpecial effects mode Smart Portrait MenuSetup Menu E109Blink warning E102 Off Charge by computer E100 Auto Firmware Version E110Others File and Folder Names E111DSCN0001 . JPG E112 Optional Accessories E113Error Messages E114E115 E116 L4608×2592Photography E117 Memory contains no Select Copy in the playback menu ImagesCurrent time zone E118 E119 E120 Printer statusK button to resume printing No paper is loaded in printer Troubleshooting SpecificationsCleaning and Storage IndexMaximizing Camera Life and Performance CameraBattery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning LensTroubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesOff is selected for Charge by computer Cannot operate properly Camera turns off without Problem Cause/Solution Battery is exhaustedNo operations are performed for an extended Period of time Connected while the camera is onHide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor Support Print dateScene mode Shooting IssuesSaved Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro 41, 44 F10F11 When Scene auto selector, Portrait, NightWhen HDR is set to On, Easy panorama, Pet To Multi-shotF12 AF-assist illuminator doesNot light When shooting in Night landscape, Night F13Playback Issues F14F15 Displayed Internal memory F16Connected to a printer Be printedSpecifications F17Type F18 F19 MTP, PTPF20 Infrastructure Technical Notes and IndexCharging AC Adapter EH-70P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Specifications F21Approved Memory Cards F22Supported Standards F23F24 Trademark InformationNumerics SymbolsIndex F25F26 Format internal memory ....... , E96 Favorite pictures modeF27 Format memory cardsF28 Pet portrait auto releasePrint order date option Rechargeable Li-ion batteryF29 Shutter-release buttonF30 Page YP2L0311
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