Digital Camera
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Introduction First Steps
Mode
Do not disassemble
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of mal- function
Handle the camera strap with care
Observe caution when han- dling the battery
For Your Safety
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Handle moving parts with care
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
CD-ROMs
Interface Cables
Modifications
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Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
One-touch portrait button c 43/ D-Lighting button c
Parts of the Camera
Shooting mode1
Monitor
Shooting
Number of exposures
Playback
Monitor
Cmode Button
Basic Operations
I shooting/playback Button
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
For the Shooting-mode/Playback-mode Selection Menu
Switching to Shooting Mode
Rotary 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 Battery
Connect the power cable
Insert the battery into the battery charger
Alternative Power Resources
Charging the Battery
Unplug the charger
Insert the battery
Inserting the Battery
Open 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 Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Press d
Edit the month M and press d
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
Select your home time zone c 103 and press d
Date menu is displayed
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Press C Use the rotary multi selector to choose
Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode
Check the battery level and number
Exposures remaining
Available Functions in L Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in L Auto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode
Auto Power Off in L Auto Mode Standby Mode
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio
Ready the camera
Frame a Picture
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
Anti-shake Mode
Digital Zoom
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Shutter-Release Button
Autofocus
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Deleting Pictures
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Full-Frame Playback
Press
Viewing Pictures
Full-Frame Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken
Press J flash mode
Using the Flash
Flash menu is displayed
AF-assist Illuminator
Using the Flash
B Off Indicator
Flash Lamp
Self-timer menu is displayed
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press H self-timer
Focus and exposure will be set
Use the rotary multi selector to choose on and press d
Macro Close-up Mode
Press L macro close-up mode
Press v k or t j to frame the pic- ture
Exposure Compensation
Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure
Press the rotary multi selector I expo- sure compensation
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
High-sensitivity Shooting and Anti-shake Modes
Scene Modes
Enter scene mode by pressing
Desired scene mode and press
Menu screen, and choose
Scene Modes
Features
H 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-up
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Press d to reselect the direction
Panorama Assist
Press d when shooting is completed
Take the second picture
Exposure Lock
Image Mode in Anti-shake Mode
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
Anti-shake Mode Settings
Press F
Frame a picture using the K guide
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
Press a one-touch por- trait mode
Yellow K guide is displayed
One-Touch Portrait Menu
Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
Face-Priority AF
Press t j in full-frame playback c 26 to dis
9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Play pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Areas of picture Monitor Switch to full
Use Description Zoom
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited
Use the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press d
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Editing Pictures
Press m
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press 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 m
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Playback menu is displayed
Playing Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Viewing Pictures by Date
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
Choose the desired date and press d
Viewing Pictures by Date
Enter list by date mode by press
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed
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 Settings
Recording Movies
Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu
Movie Menu
Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons
Time-Lapse Movies
Choose Time-lapse movieA and press d
Back time of 60 seconds
Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame
Stop-Motion Movies
Choose Playback speed and press d
Press d to end recording
Movie File Names and Folder Names
Auto-Focus Mode
Choose 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 Playback
Playing Voice Recordings
Is paused
Choose the desired file
Copying Voice Recordings
Choose the copy option and press d
No sound file. Message
Connecting an A/V Cable
Connecting to a TV
Before Connecting the Camera
Video Mode
Installing PictureProject
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Confirming USB Option
Choose Interface and press d
Setting the USB Option
Display the setup menu
Choose USB and press d
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Transfer using PictureProject
Transfer using d E on the camera
Transfer pictures
If the USB option is set to PTP
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete
Connecting the USB Cable
If the USB option is set to Mass storage
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Turn on the printer. Check printer settings
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting 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 m
Printing 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 mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Choose the pictures and number of cop
Deleting All Print Orders
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Print Set
Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint
This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
Image Mode
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
At 300 dpi cm/in
Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining
Normal
Flash Mode
White Balance
Menu, and press d
Preset White Balance
White bal. preset in the white balance
Choose Measure
Single default setting
Continuous
Power Source
Interval Timer Photography
Choose interval between shots and press d
Icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor c
Best Shot Selector BSS
ISO Sensitivity
Color Options
Auto default setting
AF Area Mode
Use 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 Menu
Displaying 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 Pictures
Desired picture
Number of copies
Slide show begins
Slide Show
Press d to pause the slide show
Delete
Protect
Transfer Marking
File Names of Copied Pictures
Copy
Memory contains no images. Message
Copies
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Menus
Welcome Screen
When Select an image is Selected
Quick Startup
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Choose Y and press d
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Press J
Choose the travel destination time zone and press d
Clock Battery
Home Time Zone
Time Zones c
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GMT + Location
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Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Date Imprint
Date Imprint
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Date Imprint and Print Set
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Date Counter
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Vibration Reduction
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AF Assist
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
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Auto Off
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Formatting a Memory Card
Format Memory/O Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Interface
Adjust settings for connection to a computer or television
Language
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Reset All
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Setup menu
Firmware Version
Others
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
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Caring for the Camera
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Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LED
Battery
Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Error Messages
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Error Messages
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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Playback
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S500 Digital Camera
Specifications
129
Battery Charger MH-63
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Specifications
Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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Index
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