Nikon S5 User Manual

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viiiUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-tronic circuitry.

90Technical NotesGMT +/– Location–11 Midway, Samoa–10 Hawaii, Tahiti–9 Alaska, Anchorage–8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver–7 MST (MDT): Den

91Technical NotesSpecifi cationsNikon COOLPIX S5 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEff ective pixels 6.0 millionf/-number f/3.0 – f/5.4Constructi

92Technical NotesBuilt-in fl ashRange (approx.) W: 0.3–2.6 m/1 ft.– 8 ft. 6 in. T: 0.3 – 1.4 m/1 ft – 4 ft. 7 in.Sync method Sensor fl ash system Sp

93Technical NotesEH-64 AC AdapterRated input 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 ARated capacity 18–22 VARated output DC 4.8 V / 1.5 AOperating tempera

94IndexSymbols (auto) mode, 18 (calendar) mode, 45 (delete) button, 19, 41 (D-lighting) button, 2, 43 (list-by-date) mode, 46 (MENU) button, 3, 17 (mo

95Indexinserting and removing, 12–13Memory card slot, 3, 12–13Menus, 5, 17, 61 Menus, 70Monitor, 3, 6–7, 79brightness, 73indicators in, 6–7Monitor set

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1IntroductionIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S5 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pict

2IntroductionParts of the CameraEyelet forcamera strapSelf-timer lamp ( 22)AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21)Built-in fl ash ( 20)Lens ( 79)Lens cover c

3IntroductionAttach the strap as shown at right.Attaching the Camera Strap (shooting/playback)button ( 19, 41)Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

4IntroductionThe rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction to highlight items and press the center ( ) t

5IntroductionPressing the button during shooting or playback displays a mode-selection menu ( 17).The (Mode) ButtonShooting ModesScene ( 26)Voic

6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera set

7Introduction 1 Shooting mode ...5, 18, 26, 35 2 Exposure lock ...29

8IntroductionThe COOL-STATION and AC AdapterThe COOL-STATIONThe supplied MV-14 COOL-STATION can be used to:Audio / video connector (A / V out; 52)

9IntroductionThe AC AdapterThe supplied EH-64 AC adapter can charge the battery in the camera ( 11) or power the camera for playback, data transfer,

Trademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademar

10First StepsFirst StepsInserting the BatteryThe camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion battery (supplied).1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp

11First StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.2 Connect the AC adapterConnect the AC adapter

12First Steps2 Insert the memory cardOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Close t

13First Steps Removing Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and con-fi rm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off . Ope

14Camera OperationsCamera OperationsTurning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light…To turn

15Camera OperationsZoomThe zoom control is used to frame subjects in the mon-itor. Select W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. S

16Camera Operations1 Focus: Press the shutter-release button halfway. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the focus area at the center o

17Camera OperationsUsing MenusTo make a selection from the shooting or playback menus, press the button and follow the steps below:2Display sub-menu

18Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography and Playback ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-

19Basic Photography and PlaybackViewing PicturesPress the button to display a picture in the moni-tor (if the picture was taken with the camera rota

iSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:This icon marks tips, addit

20Basic Photography and PlaybackUsing the FlashThe fl ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The

21Basic Photography and PlaybackThe camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the sub-ject’s pupils to contract before

22Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and t

23Basic Photography and PlaybackMacro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.).Focus and shoot.

24Basic Photography and Playback Face-Priority AFThe camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the su

25Basic Photography and PlaybackThe One-Touch Portrait MenuPressing the button in one-touch portrait mode displays the one-touch portrait menu. Wit

26Scene and Scene Assist ModesScene and Scene Assist ModesThe camera off ers a choice of eleven “scene” and four “assist” options. Camera set-tings ar

27Scene and Scene Assist Modes7Take pictures.The following scenes are available: Party/IndoorParty/Indoor OFF OFFAUTOUse for shots that include deta

28Scene and Scene Assist Modes Dusk/DawnDusk/Dawn OFF OFF OFFOFFPreserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

29Scene and Scene Assist Modes Panorama AssistPanorama Assist OFF OFF OFFAUTOUse when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together

iiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using th

30Scene and Scene Assist Modes6Compose next shot to overlap with previ-ous picture.7Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have b

31Scene and Scene Assist ModesUsing Exposure Compensation in Scene ModeExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the

32Scene and Scene Assist ModesScene Assist ModeCompose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor.5Highlight composition type.

33Scene and Scene Assist Modes Portrait Assist: Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits.PORTRAITNo guides are displayed. Camera sets focus and expo

34Scene and Scene Assist ModesSPORTSWhile shutter-release button is held down, camera shoots about 2.2 frames per second (fps) until icon is displa

35MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below (no sou

36Movies3Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera will take pictures at specifi ed interval until shutter-release bu

37MoviesTo play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press the button. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the rot

38Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.Making

39Voice RecordingsThe Voice Recording MenuPressing the button in voice recording mode displays the following options. The option selected for Sound

iii Observe the following precautions when handling the AC adapter• Use only adapters designated for use with this product.• Keep dry. Failure t

40Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsTo copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown

41Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures on the CameraTo view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the button (

42Viewing Pictures on the CameraTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPressing the zoom control to T during full-frame play-back zooms the current pictur

43Viewing Pictures on the CameraEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingPressing the button during full-frame or thumbnail playback creates a copy of the curr

44Viewing Pictures on the CameraVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackThe built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked

45Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures by DateIn full-frame and thumbnail playback, pictures taken on selected dates can be se-lected for vi

46Viewing Pictures on the CameraPressing the button in the calendar or date list dis-plays the options listed at right. These options apply to all

47Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing PicturesTo view pictures taken on a selected date, highlight the date in the calendar or date list and press

48Viewing Pictures on the CameraPictmotion by muveePictmotion creates slide show movies with custom transitions and background music. It is only avai

49Viewing Pictures on the Camera* Place hand behind speaker for better sound.To create a custom Pictmotion movie:To select pictures for movie, highli

ivNotice for Customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulatio

50Viewing Pictures on the CameraOther Options (Steps 1 and 7 on Page 49)Rotate the rotary multi selector to highlight options, press left or right to

51Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictmotion MoviesTo view Pictmotion movies, display the Pictmotion menu as described in Steps 1–3 on page 48 a

52Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersIn addition to viewing pictures on the camera, y

53Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers4 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION and turn it on.5 Press the ( ) button * to copy all marke

54Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersIf PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.If Mass Storage is se

55Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPictures can also be printed by:• Inserting a memory card in the printer: If the printer is equipp

56Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers4 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION and turn it on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be disp

57Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeHighlight option and press :Option DescriptionStart printStart pri

58Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Multiple PicturesTo print multiple pictures, press the button while the PictBridge play

59Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers* Press again to cancel before printing is complete.Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Pr

v• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedDo not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local govern-m

60Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersImageLinkUse the supplied PV-10 dock insert to print pictures on an ImageLink printer ( 86). See

61The Shooting MenuMenu GuideThis section describes the menus available for shooting, playback, and camera set-up. See page 17 for information on usi

62The Shooting Menu White BalanceProcess pictures to produce natural colors under diff erent types of light.Option DescriptionAutoWhite balance automa

63The Shooting Menu6Preset white balance set to new value. Exp. +/–Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the cam

64The Shooting Menu1Choose interval between shots. Press button to make selection, then press button to return to shooting mode.2Press shutter-re

65The Shooting Menu Best Shot Selector (BSS)BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or w

66The Shooting Menu Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.Option DescriptionStandard color Natural color.Vivid color V

67The Playback MenuPlayback Options: The Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press the button to select playback mode ( 19) and press the

68The Playback Menu Slide ShowSelecting Slide show displays the following options. Rotate the rotary multi selec-tor to highlight and press the but

69The Playback Menu Small Pic.Create a small copy of the current picture. Highlight a size and press .Option Description640 × 480 Suited to televisi

viTable of ContentsFor Your Safety ...

70The Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, select SET UP or from the shooting ( 61), playback ( 67), scene ( 26

71The Setup Menu The Clock BatteryThe clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several

72The Setup MenuSelecting Time zone from the Date menu displays the dialog shown in Step 1. Fol-low the steps below to set the clock to the time in a

73The Setup Menu Monitor SettingsThe following options are available:Option DescriptionPhoto info Choose information displayed in monitor.Brightness

74The Setup Menu Date ImprintImprint date information on pictures as they are taken.Option DescriptionOff Time and date do not appear on pictures.Dat

75The Setup Menu AF AssistIf Auto is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit (AF-a

76The Setup Menu Format Memory/ Format CardIf no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise

77Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories and replacement items were available fo

78Technical Notes Notes on the Monitor• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char-acteristic com

79Technical NotesCleaningLens Avoid touching glass parts with your fi ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typi-cally a small device with a rubbe

viiViewing Pictures on a Computer ...52P

80Technical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away and remove the batter

81Technical NotesDisplay Problem Solution CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Format NoMemory card has not been formatted for use in camera.Highlight FORMAT and

82Technical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionNEW CITY IS IN THECURRENT TIME ZONEDestination in same time zone as home.No need to change time zones if dest

83Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer o

84Technical NotesProblem SolutionPictures are too dark (underexposed)• Flash is off .• Flash window is blocked.• Subject is outside range of fl ash.•

85Technical NotesProblem SolutionDate imprint not availableCamera clock has not been set. 71Date not appearing on picturesDate does not appear on movi

86Technical NotesAppendixOperation FlowchartOperation FlowchartThe following fl owchart illustrates basic camera operations.Supported StandardsSupporte

87Technical NotesDefaults (Defaults ( 61, 67, 70, 76) 61, 67, 70, 76)Choosing Reset for Reset all restores the following default settings:Option Defau

88Technical NotesImage Mode (Image Mode ( 61), Movie Options ( 61), Movie Options ( 36), and Sound Quality ( 36), and Sound Quality ( 39) 39)The follo

89Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesImage File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned fi le names with three parts: a f