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Nikon S600 user manual

Models: S600

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Introduction

First Steps

ABasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

BHigh sensitivity Shooting Mode

CShooting Suited for the Scene

cMore on Playback

DMovies

EVoice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

dShooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleSkin, rinse immediately with plenty of water IiiCD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with careTel ModificationsInterface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkFollowing apply only to users in European countries Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesTable of Contents Viii Table of Contents101 102103 104 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningDisposing of Data Storage Devices Information and PrecautionsParts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed Parts of the Camera Opening the pin coverTripod socket Monitor Shooting116 15/05/2008 1200 18 9999.JPG PlaybackShooting-mode Selection Menu Basic OperationsCShooting/Playback Button E ButtonBasic Operations Rotary Multi SelectorFor Playback For the Menu ScreenTo follow D ButtonAttaching the Camera Strap Help DisplaysPush 1 and insert the battery into the battery charger Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable Charge the batteryUnplug the charger Charging the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Insert the batteryTurning On and Off the Camera Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery Auto Power-Off Standby ModePress k Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press kChanging the date and time Setting Display Language, Date and TimeSelect your home time zone a 100 and press k Edit the dateInserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cardInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsPress e Use the rotary multi selector to choose Aand Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery LevelMonitor brightness boost Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Available Functions in a Auto ModeFrame the picture Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Ready the cameraDigital Zoom Frame a PictureMaximum zoom ratio without interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shutter-release Button Focus and ShootDuring Recording AutofocusPress c Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Playback ModePower on by pressing c Viewing and Deleting PicturesFlash menu is displayed Using the FlashSetting the Flash Mode Press m flash modeFlash Lamp Using the FlashW Off Indicator Flash Mode SettingFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress nself-timer Self-timer menu is displayedPress gi or fh to frame the picture Macro ModePress pmacro mode Use the rotary multi selector to choose on Press kPress the rotary multi selector oexposure compensation Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposureSetting is applied Exposure CompensationShooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode Frame the subject and shootOptions that can be used in High sensitivity Shooting Menu screen, choose the desired Shooting in the Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Enter scene mode by pressing eN Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off Other settings can be selected FeaturesShooting in the Scene Mode Scene Mode SettingsSports Off Other settings can be selected Night portraitPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Beach/snowNight landscape Museum Select a subject Taking Pictures for a Moving SubjectActive child Print Set Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Use Description Choose picturesPictures taken in Face Priority Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomOriginal Pictures and Edited Editing PicturesPicture Editing Restrictions on Picture EditingEditing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingChoose D-Lightingwith the rotary multi selector and press k Choose OK and press kCreating a Cropped Copy Crop Refine copy compositionPress d Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes Press k Resizing Pictures Small Picture Choose the desired copy size and press kNew, smaller copy is created Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosDates for which pictures exist will be listed Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date Choose the desired date and press kViewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date ModePrint Set List by Date MenusChanging Movie Settings Recording MoviesRecording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Movie MenuSelecting Movie Options Movie menu offers the options shown belowAutofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeMovie Menu Full-frame playback mode a 26, movies are Movie PlaybackDeleting Movie Files Down to start recording Enter voice recording mode byMaking Voice Recordings Press the shutter-release button all the waySecond time to end recording Operations During RecordingMaking Voice Recordings Recording End recordingPlaying Voice Recordings Choose the desired file and press kSelected file will be played back Deleting Sound Files Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings No sound file. Message Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press k Choose the desired fileTune the television to the video channel Connecting to a TVConnecting an AV Cable Video ModeOperating Systems Compatible with Coolpix S600 Windows Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the SoftwareTransferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Power-on lamp will lightTurn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loadingDisconnect the camera when transfer is complete For Users of Windows 2000 ProfessionalImage File Names and Folder Names Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera FilesPrinting Pictures Connecting to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Check printer settingsChoose 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 kPrinting Multiple Pictures Print all images Print selectionPaper Size Choose the pictures Up to a total of 99 Press din playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Select images and press kCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print OrdersDate Imprint Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity MenuImage Mode TV screen Setting Internal memory Memory card1Number of Exposures Remaining NormalBWhite Balance Flash ModeCamera zooms Preset ManualChoose Measure Frame the reference objectActive metering area MeteringChoose how the camera meters exposure Metering AreaContinuous Eiso Sensitivity Auto default settingMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Color OptionsAF area Selectable focus areas AF Area ModeCamera When shooting non-human subjects or when no Face priorityFocus Lock Frame a picture Face PriorityChoose how the camera focuses IAutofocus ModeRestrictions apply to the following settings in a auto mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsDisplay the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following optionsPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or Selecting Multiple PicturesUse the rotary multi selector to choose Desired pictureChoose End or Restart BSlide ShowUse the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press k Slide show beginsDelete ProtectDelete selected pictures or all pictures FRotate Image Rotate CounterclockwiseRotate 90 clockwise Select a copy option and press k Select an option from the copy screen usingCopy Rotary multi selector and press kSetup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuChoose the initial menus displayed Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu MenusNone default setting No welcome screen will be displayed Welcome ScreenDisplays a welcome screen Select an image Time zone menu is displayed Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose x and press kTravel destination menu is displayed Clock BatteryChoose the travel destination time zone and press k Home Time Zone100 Time Zones aUTC + Location Auto info EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info 101Date Imprint 102Date Imprint and Print Set 103 Vibration ReductionUDigital Zoom Change settings for AF-assist illuminationAdjust settings for using digital zoom HAF AssistAuto Off ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings 30 s, 1 m default setting, 5 m, or 30 m106 LFormat Memory/mFormat CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory CardVideo Mode Language107 108 Reset AllSetup Menu 109Others RFirmware Version 110View the current camera firmware version Damaged during closure Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 111112 Image/Sound File and Folder Names113 Caring for the CameraCaring for the Camera Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LEDBattery 114Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage 115116 Error Messages117 Error Messages118 119 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply120 121 TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting122 Reduction Other scene mode other than e NightPlayback 123124 Specifications 125Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera 126 Specifications127 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Battery Charger MH-63 Specifications128 Supported StandardsSymbols Index129 130 Zoom Zoom button 5, 22, 55 Index 131FX8B0111 6MA35211-01