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Introduction
For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
COOLPIX S500
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Notice for customers in Canada
Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries
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Table of Contents
LBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode.......................................20
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers...................................68
m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus.................................................81
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About This Manual
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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
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
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Playback
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Basic Operations
Playback-mode Selection Menu
The i (shooting/playback) Button
The C (mode) Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
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The m Button
Help Displays
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First Steps
Charging the Battery
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Charging the Battery
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Inserting the Battery
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Removing the Battery
Turning On and Off the Camera
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
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The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.
the desired language and press d.
For information on using the rotary multi selector, see The Rotary Multi Selector (c9).
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Inserting Memory Cards
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select
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L and press d.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
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displayed in the monitor.
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selector to select [Yes] and press d.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
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Using the Flash
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the desired flash mode and press d.
Using the Flash
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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
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[10s] or [3s] and press d.
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shutter-release button halfway.
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exposure.
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results.
[F Panorama assist] in the scene menu
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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
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The One-Touch Portrait Menu
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More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Editing Pictures
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Editing Pictures
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frame (c26), or thumbnail (c45) play- back and press A.
The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be con- firmed in the monitor.
[OK] and press d.
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[Yes] and press d.
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
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C in playback mode, select- ing J (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.
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Viewing Pictures by Date
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ing C in playback mode, selecting L (use the rotary multi selector), and then press- ing d.
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Viewing Pictures by Date
Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode
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Calendar and List by Date Menus
Recording Movies
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The Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
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Stop-Motion Movies
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Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Making Voice Recordings
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Making Voice Recordings
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Playing Voice Recordings
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pressing C in playback mode, selecting q (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.
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Operations During Playback
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Copying Voice Recordings
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Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied A/V cable.
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Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Confirming USB Option
Setting the USB Option
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Transferring Pictures to a Computer
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Connecting to a Computer
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If the USB option is set to [PTP]
If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]
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Connecting to a Printer
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Connecting the Camera and Printer
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
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Printing Multiple Pictures
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Connecting to a Printer
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or [DPOF printing] and press d.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
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[Print set] and press d.
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shooting date and photo information.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options.
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
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d Color Options
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Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L (auto) mode:
Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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rotary multi selector to choose [Start]
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options.
Displaying the Setup Menu
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W Date
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
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GMT +/ Location GMT +/ Location
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Z 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 (c6).
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Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.
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i Auto Off
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Format Memory/
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Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
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Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television.
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Setup menu
Others
View the current camera firmware version.
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIXS500:
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Caring for the Camera
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Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
Storage
Error Messages
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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Playback
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIXS500 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Battery Charger MH-63
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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