Nikon S6500, COOLPIXS6500BLK, COOLPIXS6500SIL, S6500 Black, S6500 Red F20

F20

Technical Notes and Index

•Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient

temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products

Association (CIPA).

1Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring

the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following

test conditions: P 4608×3456 selected for Image mode, zoom adjusted with each shot, and

flash fired with every other shot. Movie recording time assumes that d 1080P/30p is

selected for Movie options. Figures may vary with use, the interval between shots, and the

length of time menus and images are displayed.

2Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end

before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.

Operating environment

Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)

Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)

Communications

protocols

IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK

IEEE 802.11g: OFDM

IEEE 802.11n: OFDM

Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (11 yd)

Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels)

Data rates (actual

measured values)

IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps

IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps

IEEE 802.11n: 20 Mbps

Security WPA2

Access protocols Infrastructure

Contents

Main Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6500 p Quick effects..................................................... A30, 39 M Target finding AF................................................. A75 Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function................................... A107 i Page Page iv v 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 vi About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Page viii For Your Safety WARNINGS ix x xi Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement CAUTIONS xii xiii Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) xiv xv xvi Table of Contents Introduction................................................... ii Parts of the Camera..................................... 1 Shooting Features..................................... 37 xvii Playback Features....................................... 79 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 95 General Camera Setup........................... 103 Reference Section................................. E1 xviii xix Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Page Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Page Page Attaching the Camera Strap 6 Parts of the Camera The menu is changed. Using Menus (the d Button) 1 2 The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. 3 desired menu icon. 5 6 7 8 The Monitor Shooting Mode Page Playback Mode Page Page The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 2 B 3 15 B 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 2 camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3. 17 3 then disconnect the USB cable. The Charge Lamp B C Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 19 B Removing Memory Cards B Internal Memory and Memory Cards Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C Page 24 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 C 28 Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 2 C Using the Zoom Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 2 3 The Shutter-release Button B C 32 Step 5 Play Back Images 1 2 display. C Step 6 Delete Images 1 2 3 1 2 B C Page Shooting Features 38 A (Auto) Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings Using Quick Effects 1 2 3 40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page B Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. The following 12 effects are available. 52 Changing Special Effects Mode Settings 53 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) 1 2 smile. 3 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 57 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) 1 2 B C 58 Available Flash Modes C 60 Using the Self-timer 3 shutter-release button halfway. 61 4 rest of the way down. Using Macro Mode 1 2 3 Page 64 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 compensation). 2 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 Page Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Page B Focusing Using Face Detection B Using Target Finding AF B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 Page 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. B 2013 05 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 1 2 3 Features That Can Be Set with the Button (Playback Menu) Page Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page 88 Using ViewNX2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX2 Installing ViewNX2 Compatible Operating Systems Page 5 6 91 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 92 B 2 3 Viewing Images C Page 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 1 2 3 movie recording. Page B C 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 B Page 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 Page Page 107 Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi Page Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera 1 2 110 3 4 To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection B C E Reference Section Shooting Playback Menu 1 Shooting with Easy Panorama 2 3 4 E4 B E5 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama B E6 Favorit e Pic tures Mode Adding Images to Albums 1 image and press H to display L. E7 2 album and press the k button. Playing Back Images in Albums B Removing Images from Albums 1 2 Changing the Favorites Album Icon 1 2 3 B E10 Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories E11 B E12 List by Date Mode B E13 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. E14 B C E15 Deleting Images in a Sequence E16 Editing Still Images Editing Features B E17 C E18 Quick Effects 1 an effect in full-frame playback mode and 2 desired effect and press the k button. Page Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects 1 2 3 E22 4 B E23 Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image 1 desired copy size and press the k button. 2 Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 3 4 Page Page 3 4 B E28 C E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) B Page E31 4 B C Printing Individual Images 1 2 3 E33 4 5 button. To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 6 7 Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. 1 2 3 E35 4 DPOF printing and press the k button. E36 E37 5 C Editing Movies 1 2 3 4 5 6 B E40 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 E41 C E42 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) 1 2 3 4 5 B E45 Continuous Shooting Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button E46 E47 B C E48 C E49 ISO Sensitivity B E50 Color Options B E51 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 E52 E53 B E54 Using Subject Tracking 1 2 the image. B E55 C E56 Quick Effects B E57 The Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening E58 Smile Timer E59 Blink Proof E60 The Playback Menu Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) 1 and press the k button. E61 2 copies (up to nine) of each. 3 and shooting information. E62 B E63 C Slide Show 1 2 3 E65 B Protect E66 The Image Selection Screen 1 image. 2 specify the number of copies). Page E68 Rotate Image B E69 Voice Memo Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E70 Deleting Voice Memos B Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) 1 2 E72 B C E73 Sequence Display Options Choose Key Picture E74 The Movie Menu Movie Options Normal Speed Movie Options E75 C HS Movie Options B E76 C 1 2 E78 3 E79 C E80 Open with HS Footage Autofocus Mode E81 Wind Noise Reduction E82 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 E83 1 Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button E84 2 button. 3 4 time zone. Page E86 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) E89 B C E90 Vibration Reduction B E91 Motion Detection B E92 AF Assist E93 Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. B Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button E94 Sound Settings B E95 Auto Off C E96 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards E97 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 E99 TV Settings C Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button E100 Charge by Computer B Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button E101 C E102 Blink Warning B E103 The Blink Warning Screen E104 Wi-Fi Options E105 Operating the Text Input Keyboard B E106 Eye-Fi Upload C Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button E107 Reset All E108 Scene Mode Movie Menu Special effects mode Smart Portrait Menu E109 Setup Menu E110 Firmware Version E111 File and Folder Names Page E113 Optional Accessories E114 Error Messages E115 E116 E117 E118 E119 E120 Technical Notes and Index F2 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera B F3 B The Battery F4 Charging AC Adapter F5 Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage F7 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F8 F9 F10 Shooting Issues F11 F12 F13 F14 Playback Issues F15 F16 F17 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Digital Camera F18 F19 F20 F21 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL19 Charging AC Adapter EH-70P B F22 Approved Memory Cards F23 Supported Standards F24 F25 Index Symbols Numerics A B F26 C D E F F27 G H I J F28 M N O P F29 Q R S F30 T U V W