Nikon COOLPIXS6500SIL Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation Value

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1Press the multi selector K(oexposure

compensation).

2Press Hor Ito select a compensation value.

•To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

•To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

Exposure compensation

+2.0

+0.3

-2.0

Shooting Features

3Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value.

•If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the setting is applied and the menu disappears.

•When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the Hindicator in the monitor.

25m 0s

+0.3

850

4Press the shutter-release button to take an image.

• To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and revert the value to 0.0.

C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A(auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even

64after the camera is turned off.

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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 IiiReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index SymbolOther Information Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesComply with copyright notices About the ManualsItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced 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 CablesFCC/IC RF Exposure Statement Restrictions on Wireless DevicesXiii Xiv Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Personal Information Management and DisclaimerTable of Contents Xvii Xviii Xix Page Parts of the Camera Camera BodyMonitor 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 batteryUse Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70POperating the Camera During Charging Charging Using a Computer or Battery ChargerCharge Lamp BInserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the coverFormatting Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving 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 KImprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery 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 savedTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Shutter-release ButtonAF-assist Illuminator and Flash Use the multi selector to select an image to Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button DisplayViewing Images More InformationButton Delete ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k 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 Tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting HSunsetIDusk/dawn Page MFireworks show Page Page Focus Area Shooting Features OPet portraitPet Portrait Auto Release Page Playing Back 3D Images Monochrome Old photographFHigh-contrast LPopChanging Special Effects Mode Settings Slider Shooting FeaturesEnd shooting Set Smile timer A69 to OffFrame the image 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 PortraitEffective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesFlash Lamp 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 downPress Hor Ito select on and press the k Using Macro ModePress the multi selector Ip macro mode 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 OnOther than Auto, Motion detection is Motion detection is disabledBlink warning is disabled 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 PrintedSequence as individual images Option Description Sequence displayOptions 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 Deleting movies Playing Back Movies100 Functions Available During Playback Adjusting volume101 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 110Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVViewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence 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 Resume automatic scrolling Viewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaHold down the k button to rewind Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to AlbumsPlaying Back Images in Albums To cancel removal, select No Reference Section Removing Images from AlbumsPress H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the k button Changing the Favorites Album IconKbutton 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 E15E16 Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images Original and Edited Images E17Restrictions on Image Editing Lighting Glamour retouchQuick Effects E18E19 E20 Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationLighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 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 kbuttonCropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation E25Image Size E26 When using the included audio/video cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV 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 E27If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlE28 Print order option E60 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE29 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 savedE40 Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeImage Mode Settings Image Size and Quality E41 Number of Images That Can Be SavedOption Description AAuto White Balance Adjusting HueE42 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 isE13.Reference Section Images Captured in Continuous Shooting ModeE47 Press down halfway E48Pre-shooting Cache Reference Section Images saved by pressing halfwayISO Sensitivity E49Color Options E50Camera will be displayed in the monitor Reference Section AF Area ModeE51 E52 E53 Press the shutter-release button fully to take the image Using Subject TrackingRegister a subject E54E55 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E56 Option Description POn defaultOff Disables the quick effects function during shooting Function aSkin Softening RNormal default settingSmart Portrait Menu E57Smile Timer E58YOn Blink ProofE59 E60 Playback MenuPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order E61 Select whether or not to print shooting dateShooting information E62 Favorite pictures mode or auto sort modeList by date mode Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE63 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 E69See File and Folder Names E111 for more information Deleting Voice MemosE70 E71 Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button E72 If Memory contains no images. Is DisplayedE73 Sequence Display OptionsChoose Key Picture Normal Speed Movie Options Movie MenuMovie Options E74Frame Rate and Bitrate HS Movie OptionsE75 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 E80E81 Off default setting Wind noise reduction is not enabledWind Noise Reduction E82 Setup MenuWelcome Screen 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 ImagesE86 Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Auto info Battery LevelE87 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 positionE93 When smart portrait mode is selected Reference SectionDigital Zoom Sound Settings E94E95 When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerAuto Off Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E96E97 Language E98Hdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsE99 E100 Power supplied by the computerCharge by Computer Is connected to a computerE101 Charge LampBlink Warning E102E103 Mode Reference SectionBlink Warning Screen Wi-Fi Options E104Keyboard Reference Section Operating the Text Input KeyboardE105 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 MenuBlink warning E102 Off Charge by computer E100 Auto Setup MenuE109 Others Firmware VersionE110 DSCN0001 . JPG File and Folder NamesE111 E112 Optional Accessories E113Error Messages E114E115 Photography E116L4608×2592 Current time zone E117Memory contains no Select Copy in the playback menu Images E118 E119 K button to resume printing No paper is loaded in printer E120Printer status Troubleshooting SpecificationsCleaning and Storage IndexMaximizing Camera Life and Performance CameraBattery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning LensOff is selected for Charge by computer TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues 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-shotNot light F12AF-assist illuminator does When shooting in Night landscape, Night F13Playback Issues F14F15 Displayed Internal memory F16Connected to a printer Be printedType SpecificationsF17 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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