Northern Industrial Tools S500

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Contents

Main Page Page ii Introduction For Your Safety WARNINGS iii iv v Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX S500 vi Notice for customers in Canada Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries vii Table of Contents LBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode.......................................20 viii ix Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers...................................68 m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus.................................................81 x Table of Contents About This Manual c k lj k 2 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 3 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 134 19 18 17 Playback E 8 Basic Operations Playback-mode Selection Menu The i (shooting/playback) Button The C (mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu k l The m Button Help Displays 12 First Steps Charging the Battery 1 2 13 Charging the Battery 3 j k Inserting the Battery 1 2 j 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 camera. 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). 5 6 7 8 9 18 1 tery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 j Inserting Memory Cards j 20 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L 1 camera. 2 3 L and press d. 4 l 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 2 Using the Zoom j l 24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 2 of the way down. l L j k l 26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 1 displayed in the monitor. 2 selector to select [Yes] and press d. Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures k i 28 Using the Flash 1 the desired flash mode and press d. Using the Flash j k 30 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 1 [10s] or [3s] and press d. 3 shutter-release button halfway. 4 1 L 3 4 k 1 sure compensation). 2 exposure. 3 1 2 picture. j l 1 2 3 l 35 k Page Page Page Page 40 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 3 41 Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode 4 5 The camera returns to step 2. j l 1 2 picture. j k 1 2 3 4 The One-Touch Portrait Menu j k 45 More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback k i Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Editing Pictures k l 48 Editing Pictures 1 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. 49 1 2 4 [Yes] and press d. H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 1 3 4 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos j 1 C in playback mode, select- ing J (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. 2 53 Viewing Pictures by Date 1 ing C in playback mode, selecting L (use the rotary multi selector), and then press- ing d. 2 Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode j i Calendar and List by Date Menus Recording Movies 1 2 j l Page The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Q u U 3 5 4 6 Stop-Motion Movies 2 4 5 6 j k Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Making Voice Recordings 1 2 3 64 Making Voice Recordings j 65 Playing Voice Recordings 1 pressing C in playback mode, selecting q (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. 2 66 Operations During Playback l 67 Copying Voice Recordings 1 (c65, step 2). the option and press d. 3 4 1 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied A/V cable. 3 4 j Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Confirming USB Option Setting the USB Option 1 2 3 4 Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 2 3 4 5 72 Connecting to a Computer 6 If the USB option is set to [PTP] If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] j k Connecting to a Printer l Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 2 3 4 5 j Printing Pictures One at a Time 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 77 Connecting to a Printer 3 d. 4 or [DPOF printing] and press d. 78 5 j 79 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 1 [Print set] and press d. 3 4 ies (up to nine) of each. 80 5 shooting date and photo information. Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. j k Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options. Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Z Image Mode k l d White Balance j 1 3 4 5 k q Continuous 2 4 5 k A Best Shot Selector (BSS) j W ISO Sensitivity d Color Options 90 k AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. l 1 2 3 91 4 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. 2 3 94 Playback Options: The Playback Menu z Slide Show 1 rotary multi selector to choose [Start] 2 j A Delete k D Protect E Transfer Marking Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy j k Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Displaying the Setup Menu R Menus H Quick Startup V Welcome Screen l 101 W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 3 102 4 j k 15/05/2007 10:31 k GMT +/ Location GMT +/ Location 104 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). j k 106 Date Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown below. b Vibration Reduction j u AF Assist h Sound Settings i Auto Off k M O Format Memory/ 110 j j Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television. n Reset All Setup menu Others View the current camera firmware version. B Firmware Version 114 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 j Caring for the Camera k Cleaning Storage Error Messages Page Page Page 123 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply 124 Electronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Page 126 Playback Page Specifications Nikon COOLPIXS500 Digital Camera Page 130 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery Charger MH-63 j Supported Standards 132 Index Symbols A B C 133 E F H I 134 Q R S T