Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting

Editing Pictures

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.

1Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A28) or thumbnail (A44) playback mode and press b.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

COOLPIX S52

COOLPIX S52c

2Use 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 cicon displayed during playback.

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Contents

User’s Manual Apple Public Source License For Users of the Coolpix S52c Trademark InformationPage Handle the Camera Strap with Care For Your SafetyTurn off in the Event Malfunction Do not Disassemble Iii For Your SafetyObserve the following precautions when handling the battery CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York ModificationsInterface Cables Tel Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents Table of Contents 100 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body Attaching the Camera Strap Tripod socket Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera MonitorShooting Differs according to the selected option Playback113 Current frame number Shooting-mode Selection Menu Basic OperationsCshooting/playback Button Emode Button Basic Operations Rotary Multi SelectorPlayback-mode Selection Menu For Shooting For the Menu Screen For Playback Press kor the rotary multi Displayed when there are one or more menu items to followDButton Help Displays Charge the battery Connect the power cable Unplug the charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger Coolpix S52 Inserting the Battery Inserting the Battery into the CameraClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Turning On and Off the Camera Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery into the Camera Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Plug the power cable into an outlet Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter Coolpix S52cConnect the power cable and AC adapter Turn off the camera Connect the AC adapter to the camera’s multi connector Charging the Battery with the Battery Charger Battery begins chargingCharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter Coolpix S52c Connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 Press k Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press k Changing the Date and Time Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeSelect your home time zone A102 and press k Edit the date Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Exposures remaining in the monitor Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeCheck the battery level and number Press e Use the rotary multi selector to choose Aand Vibration Reduction Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Available Functions in AAuto Mode Frame the picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Digital Zoom and Image Quality Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press Shutter-Release Button Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Press c Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Available Options in Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Pressing c to Turn On the Camera Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Press Xflash mode Flash Mode Setting Using the FlashShooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W Flash Indicator and Flash Lamp Mode selected for self-timer is displayed Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer Self-timer menu is displayed Press gi or fh to frame the picture Macro ModePress pmacro mode Use the rotary multi selector to choose on and press k Press oexposure compensation Setting is appliedUsing Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Image Mode Shooting in Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Enter scene mode by pressing e Icons Used for Descriptions FeaturesShooting in Scene Mode Scene Mode Settings FParty/indoor Off Other settings can be selected ENight portraitSports While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Off Auto Other settings can be selected HSunsetOff Other settings can be selected IDusk/dawn GBeach/snow Museum Off Other settings can be selected KClose upJNight landscape Off NCopy Off Auto Other settings can be selected OBacklightMFireworks show Frame the subject One-Touch Portrait ModePress bone-touch portrait mode Face-Priority AF Settings for One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait Menu Or I, to choose pictures Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Use Description Choose pictures Use Description Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing PicturesPicture Editing Restrictions on Picture Editing More Information Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingUse the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press k Editing Pictures Press d Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes Press k Creating a Cropped Copy CropRefine copy composition New, smaller copy is created Resizing Pictures Small PictureChoose the desired copy size and press k Playback menu is displayed Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Dates for which pictures exist will be listed Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date Choose the desired date and press k Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode Print Set List by Date Menus Creating a Pictmotion Movie Pictmotion by muvee Select a date Selecting Pictures for a Pictmotion MovieCreating a Pictmotion Movie A54, and press k Choose All images or List by date and press k List by date Choose picturesNikon Transfer Windows only Deleting Pictmotion Movies Effects Other Options for Pictmotion MoviesBackground Music Selected Images Playback OrderPlayback Duration Pictmotion Playback Viewing Pictmotion MoviesChoose Play and press k Choose End and press k Recording Movies Changing Movie SettingsRecording Movies Rotary multi selector, and then pressing k Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie MenuDSelecting Movie Options Movie menu offers the options shown below Movie Menu IAuto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Deleting Movie Files Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playbackMovie Playback Down to start recording Enter voice recording mode byMaking Voice Recordings Press the shutter-release button all the way Making Voice Recordings Sound QualityOperations During Recording Selected sound file will be played back Playing Voice RecordingsChoose the desired sound file and press k Playing Voice Recordings Deleting Sound FilesOperations During Playback Option and press k Copying Voice RecordingsPress din the select sound file screen A66, step Use the rotary multi selector to choose Tune the television to the video channel Connecting to a TVConnecting an Audio/Video Cable Video Mode Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix S52/S52c Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Power-on lamp will light Windows Vista Start Transfer button Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loadingDisconnect the camera when transfer is complete For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Time a Print multiple pictures A77 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settings Choose Paper size and press k Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose Copies and press k Choose the number of copies up to nine and press k Printing starts When the print selection screen is displayed, press dPrinting Multiple Pictures Choose Start print and press k Copies up to nine of each Choose Print selection, Print all images orDpof printing and press k Print selection Choose the pictures up to 99 and number Current print Total number of prints Paper SizePrint all images Choose the pictures up to 99 and number Press din playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Print selected and press k Date Imprint Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDeleting All Print Orders Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu AImage Mode × 7/3.6 × Setting Internal memory Memory card1 Print size2 cm/inNumber of Exposures Remaining × 13/6.8 × BWhite Balance Flash Mode Press kto measure the white balance value Preset ManualChoose Measure Frame the reference object Continuous Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Auto default settingEiso Sensitivity FColor Options Center of the frame GAF Area ModeAuto Manual White balance and Color options Restrictions on Camera Settings Playback menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or Selecting PicturesRotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or To choose the desired picture Choose End or Restart BSlide ShowUse the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press k Slide show begins Deleting Picture Bank Images For Users of the Coolpix S52c DeleteProtect Delete selected pictures or all pictures Rotate 90 clockwise FRotate ImageRotate 90 counterclockwise Select a copy option and press k CopyUse the multi selector to select an option From the copy screen and press k Setup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Select a format for menu display Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Menus Displays a welcome screen Select an image CWelcome Screen 100 Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose x and press k WHome Time Zone Clock BatteryChoose the travel destination time zone and press k 101 UTC + Location 102Time Zones A19 Info EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info 103 Date Imprint and Print Set CDate Imprint 105 Enable or disable AF-assist illuminationGVibration Reduction HAF Assist 106 ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings JRecord Orientation Formatting a Memory Card KAuto OffLFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting the Internal Memory 108 OVideo ModePReset All Language 109 Others Setup menu110 MAC address Firmware version RFirmware Version111 112 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Dscn 0001 . JP G Image/Sound File and Folder Names113 114 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LEDBattery 115 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage 116 117 Error Messages 118 Error Messages 119 120 Hide info is selected for Photo info TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 121 122 TroubleshootingEven when Date imprint is Electronically Controlled Cameras Portrait, e Night portrait, or k Close Sports scene mode or l Museum123 124 Night portrait scene mode 125 Nikon Coolpix S52/S52c Digital Camera Specifications126 Excluding projections × H × D SpecificationsWeight 127 128 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8Battery Charger MH-62 supplied with the Coolpix S52 Wireless Coolpix S52c only Standards 129 SpecificationsSupported Standards AC Adapter EH-63 supplied with the Coolpix S52c Copying pictures to 69-71 Continuous SymbolsIndex 130 Formatting 107 ISO sensitivity Index Flash 30, 108 lamp 5, 31 mode131 Area 6, 26 face-priority 132 PresetTelevision 69 connecting to Zoom 25 buttons 5 indicator 6 playback Index 133 134 YP8C0111 6MMA5911-01

Nikon COOLPIXS52CR, COOLPIXS52MB Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting, Editing Pictures

Models: COOLPIXS52MB COOLPIXS52CR