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Nikon S600 user manual Trademark Information

Models: S600

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Trademark Information

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Nikon S600 user manual Trademark Information

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with careIii Skin, rinse immediately with plenty of waterHandle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York ModificationsInterface Cables TelSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Following apply only to users in European countriesTable of Contents Table of Contents Viii103 101102 104 About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesInformation and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage DevicesLens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body Tripod socket Parts of the CameraOpening the pin cover 116 MonitorShooting Playback 15/05/2008 1200 18 9999.JPGE Button Basic OperationsCShooting/Playback Button Shooting-mode Selection MenuFor the Menu Screen Rotary Multi SelectorFor Playback Basic OperationsD Button To followHelp Displays Attaching the Camera StrapCharge the battery Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable Push 1 and insert the battery into the battery chargerCharging the Battery Unplug the chargerInsert the battery Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverAuto Power-Off Standby Mode Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery Turning On and Off the CameraChoose Yes and press k Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press kEdit the date Setting Display Language, Date and TimeSelect your home time zone a 100 and press k Changing the date and timeInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory CardsBattery Level Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Press e Use the rotary multi selector to choose AandAvailable Functions in a Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Monitor brightness boostReady the camera Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Frame the pictureMaximum zoom ratio without interpolation Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Autofocus Focus and ShootDuring Recording Shutter-release ButtonDeleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Press cViewing and Deleting Pictures Playback ModePower on by pressing c Viewing PicturesPress m flash mode Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Flash menu is displayedFlash Mode Setting Using the FlashW Off Indicator Flash LampSelf-timer menu is displayed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress nself-timer Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfwayUse the rotary multi selector to choose on Press k Macro ModePress pmacro mode Press gi or fh to frame the pictureExposure Compensation Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposureSetting is applied Press the rotary multi selector oexposure compensationOptions that can be used in High sensitivity Shooting Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting ModeFrame the subject and shoot Enter scene mode by pressing e Shooting in the Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Menu screen, choose the desiredScene Mode Settings FeaturesShooting in the Scene Mode N Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off Other settings can be selectedOff Other settings can be selected Night portrait SportsBeach/snow Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesNight landscape Museum Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject Select a subjectActive child Use Description Choose pictures Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Print SetTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures taken in Face PriorityRestrictions on Picture Editing Editing PicturesPicture Editing Original Pictures and EditedChoose OK and press k Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingChoose D-Lightingwith the rotary multi selector and press k Editing PicturesPress 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 Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosChoose the desired date and press k Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date Dates for which pictures exist will be listedUsing List by Date Mode Viewing Pictures by DateList by Date Menus Print SetRecording Movies Changing Movie SettingsRecording Movies Movie menu offers the options shown below Movie MenuSelecting Movie Options Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and FramesMovie Menu Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Deleting Movie Files Full-frame playback mode a 26, movies areMovie Playback Press the shutter-release button all the way Enter voice recording mode byMaking Voice Recordings Down to start recordingRecording End recording Operations During RecordingMaking Voice Recordings Second time to end recordingSelected file will be played back Playing Voice RecordingsChoose the desired file and press k Playing Voice Recordings Deleting Sound FilesOperations During Playback Choose the desired file Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press k No sound file. MessageVideo Mode Connecting to a TVConnecting an AV Cable Tune the television to the video channelInstall the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix S600 WindowsPower-on lamp will light Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a ComputerFor Users of Windows 2000 Professional Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loadingDisconnect the camera when transfer is complete Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cableUsing Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files Image File Names and Folder NamesConnecting to a Printer Printing PicturesCheck printer settings Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Turn off the camera Turn on the printerChoose the number of copies up to nine and press k Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose Copies and press k Choose Paper size and press kPrinting Multiple Pictures Print selection Print all imagesPaper Size Choose Select images and press k Press din playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose the pictures Up to a total of 99Date Imprint Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDeleting All Print Orders Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Shooting Options The Shooting MenuImage Mode Normal Setting Internal memory Memory card1Number of Exposures Remaining TV screenFlash Mode BWhite BalanceFrame the reference object Preset ManualChoose Measure Camera zoomsMetering Area MeteringChoose how the camera meters exposure Active metering areaContinuous Auto default setting Eiso SensitivityColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromeFace priority AF Area ModeCamera When shooting non-human subjects or when no AF area Selectable focus areasFocus Lock Face Priority Frame a pictureIAutofocus Mode Choose how the camera focusesRestrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in a auto modePlayback menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing dDesired picture Selecting Multiple PicturesUse the rotary multi selector to choose Press Hor Ito select on or OFF orSlide show begins BSlide ShowUse the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press k Choose End or RestartDelete selected pictures or all pictures DeleteProtect Rotate 90 clockwise FRotate ImageRotate Counterclockwise Rotary multi selector and press k Select an option from the copy screen usingCopy Select a copy option and press kBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsMenus Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Choose the initial menus displayedDisplays a welcome screen Select an image None default setting No welcome screen will be displayedWelcome Screen Choose x and press k Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Time zone menu is displayedHome Time Zone Clock BatteryChoose the travel destination time zone and press k Travel destination menu is displayedUTC + Location 100Time Zones a 101 EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info Auto infoDate Imprint and Print Set Date Imprint102 Vibration Reduction 103HAF Assist Change settings for AF-assist illuminationAdjust settings for using digital zoom UDigital Zoom30 s, 1 m default setting, 5 m, or 30 m ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto OffFormatting a Memory Card LFormat Memory/mFormat CardFormatting the Internal Memory 106107 Video ModeLanguage Reset All 108Others Setup Menu109 View the current camera firmware version RFirmware Version110 111 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Damaged during closureImage/Sound File and Folder Names 112Caring for the Camera 113114 Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LEDBattery Caring for the Camera115 CleaningStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicalsError Messages 116Error Messages 117118 119 120 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Shooting TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras 121122 123 Other scene mode other than e NightPlayback Reduction124 Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera Specifications125 Specifications 126Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Battery Charger MH-63 127Supported Standards 128129 SymbolsIndex 130 131 Zoom Zoom button 5, 22, 55 IndexFX8B0111 6MA35211-01