Introduction First Steps, Mode | Northern Industrial Tools S500

First Steps

L	Basic Photography and Playback: Auto
	Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

-High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Anti-shake Mode

One-Touch Portrait Mode

More on Playback

T Movies

O Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

Page 3

Image 3

Northern Industrial Tools S500 user manual Introduction First Steps, Mode

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Mode Introduction First Steps Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of mal- function Do not disassemble For Your Safety Observe caution when han- dling the batteryIii CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Modifications Interface CablesTel Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries Table of Contents Viii 105 100101 104 114 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions One-touch portrait button c 43/ D-Lighting button c Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Number of exposures MonitorShooting Shooting mode1 Monitor Playback Shooting-mode Selection Menu Basic OperationsI shooting/playback Button Cmode Button For the Menu Screen Switching to Shooting ModeRotary Multi Selector For the Shooting-mode/Playback-mode Selection Menu Press the rotary multi selector J or d to apply selection M Button Help Displays Insert the battery into the battery charger Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable Charge the battery Charging the Battery Alternative Power ResourcesUnplug the charger Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the battery Turning On and Off the Camera Removing the Battery Press d Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press d Date menu is displayed Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeSelect your home time zone c 103 and press d Edit the month M and press d Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory cardInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Exposures remaining Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto ModeCheck the battery level and number Press C Use the rotary multi selector to choose Auto Power Off in L Auto Mode Standby Mode Indicators Displayed in L Auto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode Available Functions in L Auto Mode Ready the camera Using the ZoomMonitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio Frame a Picture Digital Zoom High-sensitivity Shooting ModeAnti-shake Mode Frame a Picture Shutter-Release Button Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Press Viewing and Deleting PicturesFull-Frame Playback Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken Full-Frame Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Press J flash modeFlash menu is displayed Flash Lamp Using the FlashB Off Indicator AF-assist Illuminator Focus and exposure will be set Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress H self-timer Self-timer menu is displayed Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture Macro Close-up ModePress L macro close-up mode Use the rotary multi selector to choose on and press d Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure Exposure CompensationPress the rotary multi selector I expo- sure compensation High-sensitivity Shooting and Anti-shake Modes High-sensitivity Shooting Mode Menu screen, and choose Enter scene mode by pressingDesired scene mode and press Scene Modes AF-Assist Illumination FeaturesH Off F Off I 0* u Off Other settings can be selected Scene Modes Scene Modes H Off* F Off I 0* u Off Other settings can be selected Off Auto Other settings can be selected Dusk/dawn H Off F Off I 0 u Off Off Other settings can be selected Fireworks show Scene Modes Press d to reselect the direction Apply flash c 28, self-timer c 30, macro close-upTaking Pictures for a Panorama Pleted panorama right V, left U, up S, or down T Exposure Lock Press d when shooting is completedTake the second picture Panorama Assist Press F Shooting in Anti-shake ModeAnti-shake Mode Settings Image Mode in Anti-shake Mode Yellow K guide is displayed Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModePress a one-touch por- trait mode Frame a picture using the K guide Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode One-Touch Portrait MenuFace-Priority AF Play pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail 9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Press t j in full-frame playback c 26 to dis Areas of picture Monitor Switch to full Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomUse Description Zoom Original Pictures and Edited Editing PicturesPicture Editing Restrictions on Picture Editing Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Use the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press dEditing Pictures Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press d Creating a Cropped Copy CropPress v k to zoom in on the image Refine copy composition Press m Playback menu is displayed Confirmation dialog will be displayed To cancel, press mResizing Pictures Small Picture Choose the desired copy size and press d Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode Viewing Pictures by DateChoose the desired date and press d Enter list by date mode by press Viewing Pictures by DateDates for which pictures exist will be listed Use Description Select date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode Print Set and Transfer Marking Calendar and List by Date Menus Changing Movie Settings Recording MoviesRecording Movies Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu Selecting Movie Options Movie MenuMovie menu offers the options shown below Back time of 60 seconds Time-Lapse MoviesChoose Time-lapse movieA and press d Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons Press d to end recording Stop-Motion MoviesChoose Playback speed and press d Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame Option Description Single AF Auto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Movie File Names and Folder Names Deleting Movie Files Movie Playback Making Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Choose the desired file and press d Playing Voice Recordings Is paused Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings Deleting Sound Files No sound file. Message Copying Voice RecordingsChoose the copy option and press d Choose the desired file Video Mode Connecting to a TVBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting an A/V Cable Confirming USB Option Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Choose USB and press d Setting the USB OptionDisplay the setup menu Choose Interface and press d Transfer pictures Transfer using PictureProjectTransfer using d E on the camera Transferring Pictures to a Computer If the USB option is set to Mass storage Disconnect the camera when transfer is completeConnecting the USB Cable If the USB option is set to PTP Connecting to a Printer Printing PicturesTurn camera off and disconnect USB cable Set the USB option c 70 to PTP Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Turn on the printer. Check printer settings Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing starts When the print selection screen is dis- played, press mPrinting Multiple Pictures Choose Start print and press d Up to nine of each Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies Paper Size Choose the pictures and number of cop Press m in playback modeCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Print selected and press d Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set Deleting All Print Orders Shooting Options The Shooting Menu This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu Image Mode Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity MenuShooting Options The Shooting Menu Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining At 300 dpi cm/inNormal White Balance Flash Mode Choose Measure Preset White BalanceWhite bal. preset in the white balance Menu, and press d Continuous Single default setting Interval Timer Photography Power SourceChoose interval between shots and press d Best Shot Selector BSS Icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor c Color Options ISO Sensitivity Focus Lock AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camera focuses Auto default setting Restrictions apply to the following settings in L auto mode Restrictions on Camera Settings Display the playback menu by pressing i and pressing m Playback Options The Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following options Number of copies Selecting Multiple PicturesDesired picture Press G or H to select on or OFF or Slide Show Slide show beginsPress d to pause the slide show Protect Delete Transfer Marking Copies CopyMemory contains no images. Message File Names of Copied Pictures Setup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus 100 When Select an image is SelectedQuick Startup Welcome Screen Press J Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose Y and press d Clock Battery Choose the travel destination time zone and press dHome Time Zone 103 Time Zones cGMT + Location Monitor Settings 104Photo Info Date Imprint and Print Set Date Imprint105 Date Imprint Date Counter 106Sample date counter time stamps are shown below 107 Vibration Reduction 108 Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings AF Assist 109 Auto Off Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Format Memory/O Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card 111 Adjust settings for connection to a computer or televisionLanguage Interface 112 Reset All Others Setup menuFirmware Version 113 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards114 115 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 116 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LEDBattery 117 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage 118 119 Error Messages 120 Error Messages 121 122 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply123 Shooting TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras 124 125 Playback 126 127 Specifications 128Nikon Coolpix S500 Digital Camera 129 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery Charger MH-63Specifications 131 Supported Standards Symbols Index132 133 Index Nikon Corporation