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Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Introduction First Steps Mode Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of mal- function Handle the camera strap with care Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when han- dling the battery Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Tel ModificationsInterface Cables Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Viii 104 100101 105 114 About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap One-touch portrait button c 43/ D-Lighting button c Parts of the Camera Shooting mode1 MonitorShooting Number of exposures Playback Monitor Cmode Button Basic OperationsI shooting/playback Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu For the Shooting-mode/Playback-mode Selection Menu Switching to Shooting ModeRotary Multi Selector For the Menu Screen M Button Press the rotary multi selector J or d to apply selection Help Displays Charge the battery Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable Insert the battery into the battery charger Unplug the charger Charging the BatteryAlternative Power Resources Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Choose Yes and press d Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press d Edit the month M and press d Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeSelect your home time zone c 103 and press d Date menu is displayed Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Press C Use the rotary multi selector to choose Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto ModeCheck the battery level and number Exposures remaining Available Functions in L Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in L Auto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode Auto Power Off in L Auto Mode Standby Mode Frame a Picture Using the ZoomMonitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio Ready the camera Frame a Picture High-sensitivity Shooting ModeAnti-shake Mode Digital Zoom Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Shutter-Release Button Autofocus Focus and ShootDuring Recording AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Deleting Pictures Viewing and Deleting PicturesFull-Frame Playback Press Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Flash menu is displayed Using the FlashPress J flash mode AF-assist Illuminator Using the FlashB Off Indicator Flash Lamp Self-timer menu is displayed Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress H self-timer Focus and exposure will be set Use the rotary multi selector to choose on and press d Macro Close-up ModePress L macro close-up mode Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Press the rotary multi selector I expo- sure compensation Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposureExposure Compensation High-sensitivity Shooting Mode High-sensitivity Shooting and Anti-shake Modes Scene Modes Enter scene mode by pressingDesired scene mode and press Menu screen, and choose Scene Modes FeaturesH Off F Off I 0* u Off Other settings can be selected AF-Assist Illumination Scene Modes Off Auto Other settings can be selected Dusk/dawn H Off* F Off I 0* u Off Other settings can be selected Off Other settings can be selected Fireworks show H Off F Off I 0 u Off Scene Modes Pleted panorama right V, left U, up S, or down T Apply flash c 28, self-timer c 30, macro close-upTaking Pictures for a Panorama Press d to reselect the direction Panorama Assist Press d when shooting is completedTake the second picture Exposure Lock Image Mode in Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake ModeAnti-shake Mode Settings Press F Frame a picture using the K guide Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModePress a one-touch por- trait mode Yellow K guide is displayed Face-Priority AF Settings for One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait Menu Press t j in full-frame playback c 26 to dis 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Play pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail Use Description Zoom Areas of picture Monitor Switch to fullTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing PicturesPicture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingUse the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press d Press m Creating a Cropped Copy CropPress v k to zoom in on the image Refine copy composition Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press d Choose the desired copy size and press d Confirmation dialog will be displayed To cancel, press mResizing Pictures Small Picture Playback menu is displayed Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Choose the desired date and press d Selecting a Date in Calendar ModeViewing Pictures by Date Dates for which pictures exist will be listed Enter list by date mode by pressViewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode Use Description Select date Calendar and List by Date Menus Print Set and Transfer Marking Recording Movies Changing Movie SettingsRecording Movies Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu Movie Menu Movie menu offers the options shown below Selecting Movie OptionsMovie Menu Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons Time-Lapse MoviesChoose Time-lapse movieA and press d Back time of 60 seconds Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame Stop-Motion MoviesChoose Playback speed and press d Press d to end recording Movie File Names and Folder Names Auto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Option Description Single AF Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Making Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Choose the desired file and press d Deleting Sound Files Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings Is paused Choose the desired file Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press d No sound file. Message Connecting an A/V Cable Connecting to a TVBefore Connecting the Camera Video Mode Installing PictureProject Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Confirming USB Option Choose Interface and press d Setting the USB OptionDisplay the setup menu Choose USB and press d Transferring Pictures to a Computer Transfer using PictureProjectTransfer using d E on the camera Transfer pictures If the USB option is set to PTP Disconnect the camera when transfer is completeConnecting the USB Cable If the USB option is set to Mass storage Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Turn on the printer. Check printer settings Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Set the USB option c 70 to PTP Printing Pictures One at a Time Choose Start print and press d When the print selection screen is dis- played, press mPrinting Multiple Pictures Printing starts Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies Up to nine of each Paper Size Choose Print selected and press d Press m in playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose the pictures and number of cop Deleting All Print Orders Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image ModeDisplaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Normal Image Mode and the Number of Exposures RemainingAt 300 dpi cm/in Flash Mode White Balance Menu, and press d Preset White BalanceWhite bal. preset in the white balance Choose Measure Single default setting Continuous Choose interval between shots and press d Interval Timer PhotographyPower Source Icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor c Best Shot Selector BSS ISO Sensitivity Color Options Auto default setting AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camera focuses Focus Lock Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L auto mode Playback menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m Press G or H to select on or OFF or Selecting Multiple PicturesDesired picture Number of copies Press d to pause the slide show Slide ShowSlide show begins Delete Protect Transfer Marking File Names of Copied Pictures CopyMemory contains no images. Message Copies Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options Menus Displaying the Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Welcome Screen When Select an image is SelectedQuick Startup 100 Choose Y and press d Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Press J Home Time Zone Clock BatteryChoose the travel destination time zone and press d GMT + Location 103Time Zones c Photo Info Monitor Settings104 Date Imprint Date Imprint105 Date Imprint and Print Set Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Date Counter106 Vibration Reduction 107 AF Assist Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings 108 Auto Off 109 Formatting a Memory Card Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or televisionLanguage 111 Reset All 112 113 Setup menuFirmware Version Others 114 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Image/Sound File and Folder Names 115 Caring for the Camera 116 117 Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LEDBattery Caring for the Camera 118 CleaningStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Error Messages 119 Error Messages 120 121 122 123 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 124 TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting 125 126 Playback 127 Nikon Coolpix S500 Digital Camera Specifications128 Specifications 129 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Battery Charger MH-63 Supported Standards 131 132 SymbolsIndex 133 Index Nikon Corporation