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Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6500
p Quick effects..................................................... A30, 39
M Target finding AF................................................. A75
Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function................................... A107
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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About the Manuals
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
CAUTIONS
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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................... ii
Parts of the Camera..................................... 1
Shooting Features..................................... 37
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Playback Features....................................... 79
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 95
General Camera Setup........................... 103
Reference Section................................. E1
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Technical Notes and Index.................. F1
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Lens cover closed
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Attaching the Camera Strap
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Parts of the Camera
The menu is changed.
Using Menus (the d Button)
1
2
The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.
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desired menu icon.
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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2
B
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B
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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2
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.
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3
then disconnect the USB cable. The Charge Lamp
B
C
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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2
B
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B
Removing Memory Cards
B
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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C
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
1
2
remaining.
Battery level indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
C
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
1
2
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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2
C
Using the Zoom
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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2
3
The Shutter-release Button
B
C
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Step 5 Play Back Images
1
2
display.
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Step 6 Delete Images
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2
B
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Shooting Features
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A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Using Quick Effects
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Changing Scene Mode Settings
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene
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B
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
The following 12 effects are available.
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Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)
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2
smile.
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B
C
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Using Skin Softening
B
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the fo llowing features.
Available Features
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
1 2
B
C
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Available Flash Modes
C
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Using the Self-timer
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shutter-release button halfway.
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4
rest of the way down.
Using Macro Mode
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
You can adjust overall image brightness.
1
compensation).
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3
compensation value.
Default Settings
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
B
Features That Can Be Set with the
Button (Shooting Menu)
The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A6).
The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.
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Focusing
Using Face Detection
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Using Target Finding AF
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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Focus Lock
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Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Playback Features
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Full-frame Display Calendar Display
Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails.
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Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
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Features That Can Be Set with the
Button (Playback Menu)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Using ViewNX2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX2
Installing ViewNX2
Compatible Operating Systems
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Transferring Images to the Computer
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B
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3
Viewing Images
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.
Recording Movies.............................................................96
Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu).......................99
Playing Back Movies.......................................................100
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movie recording.
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Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)
The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies
Movie options
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General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup
This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.
For further details about each setting, refer to The Setup Menu in the Reference Section (E82).
Features That Can Be Set with the
Button (Setup Menu)
The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.
Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button
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Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature
Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi
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Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera
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To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection
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Reference Section
Shooting
Playback
Menu
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Shooting with Easy Panorama
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E4
B
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Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
B
E6
Favorit e Pic tures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
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image and press H to display L.
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album and press the k button.
Playing Back Images in Albums
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Removing Images from Albums
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Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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B
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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B
E12
List by Date Mode
B
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Viewing Images in a Sequence
Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence.
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B
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
B
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C
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Quick Effects
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an effect in full-frame playback mode and
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desired effect and press the k button.
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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects
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B
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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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desired copy size and press the k button.
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Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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B
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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B
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Printing Individual Images
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button.
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
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Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Editing Movies
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)
Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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B
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Continuous Shooting
Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector).
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button
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B
C
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C
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ISO Sensitivity
B
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Color Options
B
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AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button
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B
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Using Subject Tracking
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2
the image.
B
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C
E56
Quick Effects
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Smile Timer
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Blink Proof
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The Playback Menu
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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and press the k button.
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copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
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B
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Slide Show
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B
Protect
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The Image Selection Screen
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image.
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specify the number of copies).
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Rotate Image
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Voice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
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2
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B
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Sequence Display Options
Choose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
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HS Movie Options
B
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C
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2
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3
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C
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Open with HS Footage
Autofocus Mode
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Wind Noise Reduction
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The Setup Menu
Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Welcome Screen
Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button
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Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button
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button.
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4
time zone.
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Monitor Settings
Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
Set the options below.
Photo Info
Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button
B
When the battery level is low, B is always displayed regardless of the Photo info setting.
When Quick effects (E56) is set to On, Image review is fixed at On.
C
The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
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B
C
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Vibration Reduction
B
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Motion Detection
B
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AF Assist
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Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom.
B
Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button
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Sound Settings
B
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Auto Off
C
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
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B
E98
Language
Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button
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TV Settings
C
Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button
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Charge by Computer
B
Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button
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C
E102
Blink Warning
B
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The Blink Warning Screen
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Wi-Fi Options
E105
Operating the Text Input Keyboard
B
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Eye-Fi Upload
C
Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button
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Reset All
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Scene Mode
Movie Menu
Special effects mode Smart Portrait Menu
E109
Setup Menu
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Firmware Version
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File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
E114
Error Messages
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E116
E117
E118
E119
E120
Technical Notes and Index
F2
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
The Camera
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F3
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The Battery
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Charging AC Adapter
F5
Memory Cards
F6
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
F7
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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F9
F10
Shooting Issues
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F12
F13
F14
Playback Issues
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F16
F17
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL19
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
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Approved Memory Cards
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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B
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C
D
E
F
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G
H
I
J
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P
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Q
R
S
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T
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