Restrictions on Camera Settings

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Restrictions on Camera Settings

Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode.

Flash mode

Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous or BSS.

Applied setting is restored when Single is selected.

Self-timer

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous.

Applied Continuous settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

White balance

White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black- and-white,Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.

Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color or Pastel is selected.

Autofocus Mode

Autofocus mode will be fixed at Single AF when AF area mode is set to Face priority.

Changing AF area mode to any setting other than Face priority will revert to the original setting for autofocus mode.

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Nikon S600 user manual Restrictions on Camera Settings, Restrictions apply to the following settings in a auto mode

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Iii Skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Modifications Interface CablesNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Tel Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 102 101103 104 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed Opening the pin cover Parts of the CameraTripod socket Shooting Monitor116 Playback 15/05/2008 1200 18 9999.JPG Basic Operations CShooting/Playback ButtonE Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Rotary Multi Selector For PlaybackFor the Menu Screen Basic Operations D Button To follow Help Displays Attaching the Camera Strap Charging the Battery Connect the power cableCharge the battery Push 1 and insert the battery into the battery charger Charging the Battery Unplug the charger Inserting the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Inserting the BatteryAuto Power-Off Standby Mode Turning On and Off the Camera Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraChoose Yes and press k Press k Setting Display Language, Date and Time Select your home time zone a 100 and press kEdit the date Changing the date and time Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Press e Use the rotary multi selector to choose Aand Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto ModeAvailable Functions in a Auto Mode Monitor brightness boost Using the Zoom Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Frame a Picture Digital ZoomMaximum zoom ratio without interpolation Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Shutter-release Button Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press c Playback Mode Power on by pressing cViewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress m flash mode Flash menu is displayed Using the Flash W Off IndicatorFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press nself-timerSelf-timer menu is displayed Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Macro Mode Press pmacro modeUse the rotary multi selector to choose on Press k Press gi or fh to frame the picture Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure Setting is appliedExposure Compensation Press the rotary multi selector oexposure compensation Frame the subject and shoot Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting ModeOptions that can be used in High sensitivity Shooting Shooting in the Scene Mode Setting the Scene ModeEnter scene mode by pressing e Menu screen, choose the desired Features Shooting in the Scene ModeScene Mode Settings N Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off Other settings can be selected Off Other settings can be selected Night portrait Sports Beach/snow Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Night landscape Museum Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject Select a subject Active child Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackUse Description Choose pictures Print Set Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures taken in Face Priority Editing Pictures Picture EditingRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Choose D-Lightingwith the rotary multi selector and press kChoose OK and press k Editing Pictures Refine copy composition Creating a Cropped Copy CropPress d Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes Press k Choose the desired copy size and press k Resizing Pictures Small PictureNew, smaller copy is created Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by DateChoose the desired date and press k Dates for which pictures exist will be listed Using List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Menus Print Set Recording Movies Changing Movie SettingsRecording Movies Movie Menu Selecting Movie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Autofocus ModeMovie Menu Movie Playback Full-frame playback mode a 26, movies areDeleting Movie Files Enter voice recording mode by Making Voice RecordingsPress the shutter-release button all the way Down to start recording Operations During Recording Making Voice RecordingsRecording End recording Second time to end recording Choose the desired file and press k Playing Voice RecordingsSelected file will be played back Operations During Playback Deleting Sound FilesPlaying Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings Choose the copy option and press kChoose the desired file No sound file. Message Connecting to a TV Connecting an AV CableVideo Mode Tune the television to the video channel Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstall the Software Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix S600 Windows Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CablePower-on lamp will light Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading Disconnect the camera when transfer is completeFor Users of Windows 2000 Professional Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files Image File Names and Folder Names Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choose Copies and press kChoose the number of copies up to nine and press k Choose Paper size and press k Printing Multiple Pictures Print selection Print all images Paper Size Press din playback mode Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose Select images and press k Choose the pictures Up to a total of 99 Deleting All Print Orders Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDate Imprint Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image Mode Setting Internal memory Memory card1 Number of Exposures RemainingNormal TV screen Flash Mode BWhite Balance Preset Manual Choose MeasureFrame the reference object Camera zooms Metering Choose how the camera meters exposureMetering Area Active metering area Continuous Auto default setting Eiso Sensitivity Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome AF Area Mode Camera When shooting non-human subjects or when noFace priority AF area Selectable focus areas Focus Lock Face Priority Frame a picture IAutofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in a auto mode Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d Selecting Multiple Pictures Use the rotary multi selector to chooseDesired picture Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or BSlide Show Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press kSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures Rotate Counterclockwise FRotate ImageRotate 90 clockwise Select an option from the copy screen using CopyRotary multi selector and press k Select a copy option and press k Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options Displaying the Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Choose the initial menus displayed Welcome Screen None default setting No welcome screen will be displayedDisplays a welcome screen Select an image Setting Travel Destination Time Zone DateChoose x and press k Time zone menu is displayed Clock Battery Choose the travel destination time zone and press kHome Time Zone Travel destination menu is displayed Time Zones a 100UTC + Location EMonitor Settings Photo Info101 Auto info 102 Date ImprintDate Imprint and Print Set Vibration Reduction 103 Change settings for AF-assist illumination Adjust settings for using digital zoomHAF Assist UDigital Zoom ISound Settings Adjust the following sound settings30 s, 1 m default setting, 5 m, or 30 m Auto Off LFormat Memory/mFormat Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card 106 Language Video Mode107 Reset All 108 109 Setup MenuOthers 110 RFirmware VersionView the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards111 Damaged during closure Image/Sound File and Folder Names 112 Caring for the Camera 113 Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED Battery114 Caring for the Camera Cleaning Storage115 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Error Messages 116 Error Messages 117 118 119 Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting120 Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled CamerasShooting 121 122 Other scene mode other than e Night Playback123 Reduction 124 125 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera Specifications 126 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery Charger MH-63Specifications 127 Supported Standards 128 Index Symbols129 130 131 Zoom Zoom button 5, 22, 55 Index FX8B0111 6MA35211-01