North Star S510 1, 2, 3

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The

following scene modes are available.

Setting the Scene Mode

1Enter scene mode by pressing e

in shooting mode, selecting C (use

the rotary multi selector), and then

pressing k.

2Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired

scene and press k.

3Frame the subject and shoot.

DImage Mode

[A Image mode] (A82) can be set in the Scene menu. Changes

made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except for

movie menu).

b Portrait f Party/indoor jNight landscape nCopy

c Landscape gBeach/snow kClose up oBack light

d Sports hSunset lMuseum pPanorama assist

e Night portrait iDusk/dawn mFireworks show

Scene

Scene menu

Exit

Beach/snow

Sunset

Dusk/dawn

Night landscape

Close up

Scene menu

Image mode

Exit

Contents

Main Page i ii For Your Safety WARNINGS iii iv v Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX S510 vi Notice for customers in Canada vii Table of Contents viii ix x 1 Introduction About This Manual D A C B C 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 3 Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Parts of the Camera 12 345 12 13 67 8910 14 15 16 17 11 Opening the pin cover The Monitor Shooting Playback 8 Basic Operations Playback-mode Selection Menu The c (Shooting/Playback) Button The e (Mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu C Basic Operations The d Button Help Displays Attaching the Camera Strap 12 First Steps Charging the Battery 1 2 13 Charging the Battery 3 B C Inserting the Battery 1 2 B 3 Removing the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera 16 Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. 2 desired language and press k. For information on using the rotary multi selector, see The Rotary Multi Selector (A9). 5 k. 6 7 year are displayed and press k or press K. 1 chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 B Inserting Memory Cards B Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 1 2 3 4 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode D 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 Using the Zoom B 24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 2 the way down. Step 3 Focus and Shoot C D Press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to take picture. Press the shutter- release button halfway to set focus and exposure. 26 1 displayed in the monitor. 2 selector to select [Yes] Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C c 28 Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode 1 2 desired flash mode and press k. Using the Flash B C 30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 2 or [3s] and press k. 3 shutter-release button halfway. 1 2 3 C 32 1 compensation). 2 exposure. 3 1 2 B D Shooting in the Scene Mode 1 2 3 D 35 C Page Page Page Page 40 Taking Pictures for a Panorama 1 Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k. 2 direction and press k. 41 3 The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor. 4 5 The camera returns to step 2. Page 43 More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C View by Rotating: Thumbnail Rotary Display Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Editing Pictures C D 47 Editing Pictures 1 (A26) or thumbnail (A43) playback mode and press d. 2 selector and press k. 3 1 2 4 g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 1 2 3 4 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos B 1 2 Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 1 2 Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. B Calendar and List by Date Menus Recording Movies 1 2 B D The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. The Movie Menu C The Movie Menu Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Time-Lapse Movies 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Making Voice Recordings 1 2 3 63 Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Playing Voice Recordings 1 2 65 Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Deleting Sound Files 66 Copying Voice Recordings 1 (A64, step 2). 2 option and press k. 3 1 2 3 4 B 68 Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S510 Windows Macintosh 1 2 3 4 B 70 5 6 For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Connecting to a Computer D Connecting to a Printer B D 73 Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 2 Check printer settings. 3 4 B 74 1 desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 3 press k. 6 7 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 press d. The print menu is displayed. 4 [DPOF printing] and press k. 77 5 B 78 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set A 1 2 set] and press k. 3 4 to nine) of each. 5 date and photo information. Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. B C Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options. Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu A Image Mode D C B White Balance B 1 2 3 4 5 B B D 1 2 4 5 C E ISO Sensitivity F Color Options G AF Area Mode 90 D 1 2 3 4 yCenter Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. 1 2 B Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. Displaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d. 1 2 3 95 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 1 2 3 B c Delete B d Protect 97 Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy 1 the rotary multi selector and press k. 2 B C Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Displaying the Setup Menu a Menus c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. 101 d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. 1 zone] and press k. 2 102 3 15/11/2007 10:31 The new city time zone menu is displayed. 4 press k. C GMT +/ Location GMT +/ Location 104 e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo Info f Date Imprint At settings other than [Off], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6). B C 106 Date Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown below. g Vibration Reduction B h AF Assist Change settings for AF-assist illumination. u Digital Zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoom. B i Sound Settings k Auto Off C 110 l Format Memory/m Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card B n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. p Reset All Shooting Menu Scene Mode Movie Menu Setup Menu Others Page 115 Technical Notes Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S510. Image/Sound File and Folder Names Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera B C Cleaning Storage Error Messages Page Page Page 124 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply 125 Electronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Page 127 Playback Page Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S510 Digital Camera Page 131 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery Charger MH-63 B Supported Standards 133 Index Symbols A B C 134 E F G H 135 Q R S T