EnUser's ManualDIGITAL CAMERA
viiiTable of ContentsIntroductionKn Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode ...
88Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA Best Shot Selector (BSS)The “best shot selector” is convenient for shootingi
89Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusW ISO SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camerareacts to l
90Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camerafocuses.l Focus Loc
91Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the waydown.Restrictions on Cam
92Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options.Displaying the Playback MenuD
93Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusSelecting Multiple PicturesWhen following the steps below to select multiplepi
94Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusz Slide ShowPlay back pictures stored in the internal memory oron a memory car
95Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA DeleteThe delete menu contains the options shownbelow.If no memory card is i
96Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusE Transfer MarkingChange transfer marking (E) for existing pictures.When the c
97Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusL CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and amemory card. First, selec
ixTable of ContentsIntroductionConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...68Connecting to a TV...
98Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options.R Menus c 99Choose how menus are
99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuFirst, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode sele
100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusH Quick StartupChoose [On] (default setting) to disable the wel-come screen an
101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusW DateSet the camera clock and choose home and traveldestination time zones.Se
102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus4 Choose the travel destination time zoneand press d.The setting is enabled.Wh
103Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk Time Zones (c 16)The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments
104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusZ Monitor SettingsChoose whether or not to display information inthe monitor,
105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Date ImprintDate and time of recording can be imprinted onpictures for print
106Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDate CounterPictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with t
107Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusb Vibration ReductionVibration reduction effectively corrects blur, causedby s
xTable of ContentsIntroductionu AF Assist ...108h Sound Sett
108Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusu AF AssistIf [Auto] (default setting) is selected, AF-assist illu-mination wi
109Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusi Auto OffChoose the time allowed to elapse before the cam-era enters standby
110Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusM Format Memory/O Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or
111Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusj LanguageChoose one of 20 languages for display of cameramenus and messages.k
112Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusn Reset AllThis option restores the following settings to theirdefault values:
113Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusSetup menuOthers• Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number (c
114Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in theCOOLP
115Technical NotesImage/Sound File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file namesas follows:• Files are s
116Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when using or storing the
117Caring for the CameraTechnical Notesj The Self-Timer Lamp/AF-Assist Illuminator LEDThe light-emitting diode (LED; c 4, 30, 108) used in the self-ti
1IntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S500 digital camera. Thismanual has been written to help you enjoy taking
118Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Ch
119Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed inthe monitor, as well as the solutions for
120Error MessagesTechnical NotesIImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.110Camera has run
121Error MessagesTechnical NotesKFile contains no image data.File not created with COOLPIX S500View file on computer or other device.–IThis file canno
122Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and informa-tion.IwPrinter error.Check printer
123Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer
124TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca
125TroubleshootingTechnical NotesBright specks appear in pictures taken with flashFlash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off.29Flash doe
126TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackPictures are too dark (underexposed)• Flash is off.• Flash window is blocked.• Subject is beyond flash range.
127TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPictures not displayed on televi-sion• Choose correct video mode.• Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory c
2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-tion
128Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX S500 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 7.1 millionImage sensor1/2.5-in. CCD; tot
129SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuringthe life of camera batteries. Measure
130SpecificationsTechnical NotesRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10Battery Charger MH-63j SpecificationsNikon will not be held liable for any errors t
131Technical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in thedigital camera industry to ensure compa
132Technical NotesIndexSymbolsF (anti-shake) button 4, 42F Anti-shake mode 42d (apply selection) button 5L Auto mode 20–27J Calendar mode 52T (delete)
133IndexTechnical NotesDigital print order format 79–80, 131D-Lighting 48DPOF 131DSCN 115Dusk/dawn (J) 37EE-mail 82Error messages 119–122Exif version
134IndexTechnical NotesParty/indoor (C) 36PictBridge 73–79, 131Playback 26, 45–50menu 92–97thumbnail 45zoom 46Playback menu 92–97Playback-mode selecti
YP7A01(11)6MA27211--No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may
3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that
4IntroductionParts of the CameraAttaching the Camera StrapPower-on lamp(c 20, 109)Self-timer lamp (c 30, 117)AF-assist illuminator (c 29, 35, 108, 117
5Parts of the CameraIntroductionIndicator lamp (c 63)/Flash lamp (c 29)Monitor (c 6)Connector cover(c 68, 71, 74)Tripod socketi (shooting/playback) bu
6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting andplayback (actual display varies with current camera sett
7The MonitorIntroductionPlayback15/05/2007 12:0015/05/2007 12:009999.JPG9999.JPG9999.JPG9999999999999999OMMww99999999DDwwEEOEhhPPT15/05/2007 12:00OOPP
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8IntroductionBasic OperationsThe i (shooting/playback) ButtonThe C (mode) ButtonPress C during shooting to display the shooting-mode selection menu, o
9Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Rotary Multi SelectorThe rotary multi selector is made up of the rotating ring and the d button.When selecting menus
10Basic OperationsIntroductionThe m ButtonPress m to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multiselector to navigate the menus (c 9).
11Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysPress v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option. • To return to the original menu,
12First StepsFirst StepsCharging the BatteryThe camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).Charge the battery with the Battery Charg
13Charging the BatteryFirst Steps3 Unplug the chargerRemove the battery and unplug the charger.j Note on the Battery ChargerBe sure to read and follow
14First StepsInserting the BatteryInsert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fullycharged, using the Battery Charger MH-63
15Inserting the BatteryFirst StepsRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off before removing the battery.To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/m
16First StepsSetting Display Language, Date, and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turnedon. 1 Press the power
17Setting Display Language, Date, and TimeFirst Steps5 Select your home time zone (c 103) andpress d.The date menu is displayed.6 Edit the day ([D]) (
iIntroductionFirst StepsLBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeK nShooting Suited for the Scene- High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene ModeFAnti-sh
18First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (26 MB) or on removableSecure Digital (SD) memory cards (availa
19Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the cameraoff and confirm that the power-on lamp is off.Ope
20Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) ModeThis section des
21Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in L (Auto) Model Available Function
22Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keepingyour fingers and
23Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modej Digital ZoomUnlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed
24Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.The camera focuses on the subject position
25Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modej During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displa
26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesFull-Frame PlaybackPress i.The last picture taken will be displayed.Use
27Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modek Full-Frame Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-f
iiIntroductionIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precauti
28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of 0.5–7.5 m (19.7 in.–24 ft. 6.0 in.) when the camerais zoomed out al
29Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Modej The B (Off) IndicatorNote the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B). Tu
30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self
31Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeMacro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm(5.9 in.). N
32Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggestedby the camera
33Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
34Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene ModeScene ModesThe camera offers a choice of 15 “scene” options. Camera settin
35Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene ModeFeatures* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can b
36Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other setting
37Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be select
iiiFor Your SafetyIntroductionObserve caution when han-dling the batteryThe battery may leak or explode ifimproperly handled. Observe thefollowing pre
38Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be select
39Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be select
40Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.Taking Pictures for a Panorama
41Scene ModesShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode4 Take the second picture.Compose the next picture so that it o
42Anti-shake ModeAnti-shake ModeShooting in Anti-shake ModeIn anti-shake mode, vibration reduction (c 107) and BSS (c 88) areenabled. In addition, ISO
43One-Touch Portrait ModeOne-Touch Portrait ModeTaking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait ModeFor portrait shots, press A when the camera is in L (aut
44One-Touch Portrait ModeThe One-Touch Portrait MenuPress m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portraitmenu. In addition to image mo
45More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPress t (j) in full-frame playback (c 26) to dis-play pictures in “cont
46More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPressing v(k) during full-frame playback (c26)zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of
47More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse the COOLPIX S500 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separatefiles (c 115). The editing features descri
ivFor Your SafetyIntroduction• Do not handle the plug or batterycharger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution couldresult in electric shoc
48Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and co
49Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when D is displayed in the monitor withplayback zoom (c
50Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackH Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEGfiles w
51More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUse the camera’s built-in microphone to recordvoice memos for pictures marked with E in full-fram
52More on PlaybackViewing Pictures by DateIn calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date canbe displayed. When m is pressed
53Viewing Pictures by DateMore on PlaybackSelecting a Date in List by Date Mode1 Enter list by date mode by press-ing C in playback mode,selecting L
54Viewing Pictures by DateMore on PlaybackUsing Calendar Mode and List by Date Modej Notes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode• Up to 9,000 picture
55Viewing Pictures by DateMore on PlaybackCalendar and List by Date MenusPress m in either mode to display the following menus for only the pic-tures
56MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, selectshooting mode and follow the steps below.1 Enter
57MoviesThe Movie MenuPress m in movie mode to display the movie menu.T Movie options c 58Choose type of movie that will be recorded.Y Auto-focus mode
vIntroductionNoticesNotice for Customers in theU.S.A.Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) Radio FrequencyInterference StatementThis equipment has
58The Movie MenuMoviesSelecting Movie OptionsThe movie menu offers the options shown below.* All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies
59The Movie MenuMoviesTime-Lapse MoviesRecord flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose[Movie opt
60The Movie MenuMoviesStop-Motion Movies1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose[Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie]and press d.2 Choose [Playbac
61The Movie MenuMoviesAuto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode.k Movie File Names and Folder NamesSee “Image/Sound File and Folder N
62MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback (c 26), movies are recog-nized by the T icon. To play a movie, display it infull-frame playback and press
63Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsMaking Voice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone andplayed back over the b
64Making Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During RecordingThe following operations are available during recording. If the monitor hasturned
65Voice RecordingsPlaying Voice Recordings1 Enter audio playback mode bypressing C in playback mode,selecting q (use the rotary multiselector), and th
66Playing Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During PlaybackUse the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower vol-ume, or v
67Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsCopy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.This option is available only when a mem
viNoticesIntroductionNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus com-plies with Canadian ICES-003.ATTENTIONCet appareil numéri
68Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televi
69Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy(t
70Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersSetting the USB OptionSet the USB option in the setup menu (c 98) on the c
71Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersTransferring Pictures to a Computer1 Start a computer to which PictureProj
72Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.If the USB option is set
73Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (c 131) printers can connect the cameradirec
74Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Set the USB option (c 70) to [PTP].2 Tur
75Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer c
76Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers6 Choose [Start print] and press d.7 Printing starts.Monitor display return
77Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers3 Choose the desired paper size and pressd.To specify paper size using prin
viiIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ...iiFo
78Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2)when pr
79Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to creat
80Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Choose whether or not to also printshooting date and photo
81Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu
82Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDisplaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity MenuEnter L (auto) or high-s
83Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk Image Mode and the Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists th
84Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusd White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varieswith the colo
85Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to c
86Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusq ContinuousCapture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,photograph a s
87Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusz Interval Timer PhotographyPictures are taken automatically at specified inte
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