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... "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. Screen Samples In this manual, images are indicated with brackets ([ ]). If a memory card is referred to the camera. This icon indicates that should be more c information is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. The memory card must be removed before use the product will apply only to store, delete...
... "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. Screen Samples In this manual, images are indicated with brackets ([ ]). If a memory card is referred to the camera. This icon indicates that should be more c information is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. The memory card must be removed before use the product will apply only to store, delete...
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... memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. j Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the camera is off the camera. Make sure that the memory card is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the memory card in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off ) before inserting or removing the memory card...
... memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. j Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the camera is off the camera. Make sure that the memory card is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the memory card in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off ) before inserting or removing the memory card...
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... the camera or memory card. - To start formatting, choose [Format] and press d. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on lamp is displayed, the memory card must be removed by sliding the switch to partially eject the card 2. Unlock by hand. 1 2 j Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is off. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot...
... the camera or memory card. - To start formatting, choose [Format] and press d. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on lamp is displayed, the memory card must be removed by sliding the switch to partially eject the card 2. Unlock by hand. 1 2 j Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is off. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot...
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... exposures remaining. The camera enters L (auto) mode. w K Warning! Cannot take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. Battery exhausted. Shooting 4 Check the battery level and number of the memory 20 or memory card and image mode setting. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on . Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode...
... exposures remaining. The camera enters L (auto) mode. w K Warning! Cannot take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. Battery exhausted. Shooting 4 Check the battery level and number of the memory 20 or memory card and image mode setting. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on . Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode...
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... camera on in audio playback mode. • Pictures stored in dark portions of 48 pictures. Erase 1 image? Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c 46). Option Use Description c Playback zoom Press v (k) to enlarge view of the picture displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press d to return to the shooting mode selected in length. 51 i Press i or the shutter-release button to switch...
... camera on in audio playback mode. • Pictures stored in dark portions of 48 pictures. Erase 1 image? Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c 46). Option Use Description c Playback zoom Press v (k) to enlarge view of the picture displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press d to return to the shooting mode selected in length. 51 i Press i or the shutter-release button to switch...
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... camera shake. k Red-Eye Reduction The COOLPIX S51 is recorded. To reduce these reflections, set to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is essential. • Red-eye reduction may be slightly mottled. • When W is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may not focus when lighting is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image...
... camera shake. k Red-Eye Reduction The COOLPIX S51 is recorded. To reduce these reflections, set to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is essential. • Red-eye reduction may be slightly mottled. • When W is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may not focus when lighting is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image...
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... and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s] and press d. 10s 3s [10s] (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such as weddings) [3s] (three seconds): suited for preventing camera shake Self-timer The mode selected for selfportraits. When using a tripod. 1 Press H (self-timer). Focus and exposure will be cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the L M shutter-release button halfway. If a setting is...
... and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s] and press d. 10s 3s [10s] (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such as weddings) [3s] (three seconds): suited for preventing camera shake Self-timer The mode selected for selfportraits. When using a tripod. 1 Press H (self-timer). Focus and exposure will be cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the L M shutter-release button halfway. If a setting is...
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...-picture thumbnail playback modes. Q: Protect icon 44 Film frames The following order: 9 → 16 → 25 - Movies are displayed. Cancel thumbnail playback d Press d to cancel thumbnail playback and return to full-frame playback. 26 D-Lighting A Press A to enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. 48 i Switch to shooting mode Press i or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected. 26 More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback...
...-picture thumbnail playback modes. Q: Protect icon 44 Film frames The following order: 9 → 16 → 25 - Movies are displayed. Cancel thumbnail playback d Press d to cancel thumbnail playback and return to full-frame playback. 26 D-Lighting A Press A to enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. 48 i Switch to shooting mode Press i or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected. 26 More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback...
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... same editing function. • The D-Lighting should be transferred to edit pictures in-camera and store them as e-mail attachments. The editing features described below are not available when there is not enough free space in the monitor. COOLPIX S51 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S51 is viewed on Playback k Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an image mode setting of pictures suitable for printing (c 83) or protecting (c 99) as...
... same editing function. • The D-Lighting should be transferred to edit pictures in-camera and store them as e-mail attachments. The editing features described below are not available when there is not enough free space in the monitor. COOLPIX S51 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S51 is viewed on Playback k Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an image mode setting of pictures suitable for printing (c 83) or protecting (c 99) as...
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... camera. * Pictmotion is automatically played back, a confirmation dialog will be changed. Picture selection All images List by muvee Pictmotion* creates slide show movies with the desired settings. Pictmotion by date View images Save Pictmotion? P More on Playback 3 Choose [All images] and press d. If you wish to create a Pictmotion movie. 1 Enter Pictmotion mode by muvee 2 Choose M and press d. A Pictmotion movie using the 30 most recent pictures (default setting) will be displayed in playback mode...
... camera. * Pictmotion is automatically played back, a confirmation dialog will be changed. Picture selection All images List by muvee Pictmotion* creates slide show movies with the desired settings. Pictmotion by date View images Save Pictmotion? P More on Playback 3 Choose [All images] and press d. If you wish to create a Pictmotion movie. 1 Enter Pictmotion mode by muvee 2 Choose M and press d. A Pictmotion movie using the 30 most recent pictures (default setting) will be displayed in playback mode...
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...used as "white balance." g Daylight White balance adjusted for the current setting is known as reference to achieve more accurate results. i Fluorescent Use under unusual lighting conditions (c 90). Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus j Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 28). 89 This is displayed in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that white objects appear white whether seen in the monitor (c 6). G Auto (default setting) White...
...used as "white balance." g Daylight White balance adjusted for the current setting is known as reference to achieve more accurate results. i Fluorescent Use under unusual lighting conditions (c 90). Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus j Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 28). 89 This is displayed in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that white objects appear white whether seen in the monitor (c 6). G Auto (default setting) White...
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... (c 7) in full-frame playback mode and the erase selected images screen, and by the Q icon (c 44) in the internal memory will delete protected files (c 113). If no memory card is inserted, pictures on using this function. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 99 Protected pictures are protected and cannot be deleted. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (c 97). Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. Delete Erasing all pictures. • To exit...
... (c 7) in full-frame playback mode and the erase selected images screen, and by the Q icon (c 44) in the internal memory will delete protected files (c 113). If no memory card is inserted, pictures on using this function. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 99 Protected pictures are protected and cannot be deleted. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (c 97). Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. Delete Erasing all pictures. • To exit...
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... c 114 c 114 c 114 c 116 Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is enabled. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Vibration reduction Choose whether or not vibration reduction is turned on pictures. Video mode Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination. Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. Format memory/Format card Format internal memory or memory card. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 102 R V W Z f b u h I i M/O j k n B Menus Choose how...
... c 114 c 114 c 114 c 116 Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is enabled. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Vibration reduction Choose whether or not vibration reduction is turned on pictures. Video mode Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination. Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. Format memory/Format card Format internal memory or memory card. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 102 R V W Z f b u h I i M/O j k n B Menus Choose how...
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... cannot be displayed. Delete pictures from internal memory 71 to memory card, press m. Camera has run out of file numbers. File not created with faster write speed. - - View file on computer or other than [16:9]. K Cannot record movie. K Memory contains no image data. Camera has run out of file numbers. Solution c Format internal memory 113 or memory card. • Insert new memory card. 18 • Format internal 113 memory or memory card. The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be used for welcome screen. Edited image, pictures taken when...
... cannot be displayed. Delete pictures from internal memory 71 to memory card, press m. Camera has run out of file numbers. File not created with faster write speed. - - View file on computer or other than [16:9]. K Cannot record movie. K Memory contains no image data. Camera has run out of file numbers. Solution c Format internal memory 113 or memory card. • Insert new memory card. 18 • Format internal 113 memory or memory card. The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be used for welcome screen. Edited image, pictures taken when...
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... reinsert battery, and turn camera on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Error has occurred in the zone as home. - Error Messages Display Problem Solution c K Date and time are not set All images are for pictures to be played back. Pictmotion cannot be deleted. been deleted or moved. Turn camera off and then 20 on . Start creating Pictmotion 56 movie from opening. 4, 120 Technical Notes I Communications error Audio video/USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing. current time...
... reinsert battery, and turn camera on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Error has occurred in the zone as home. - Error Messages Display Problem Solution c K Date and time are not set All images are for pictures to be played back. Pictmotion cannot be deleted. been deleted or moved. Turn camera off and then 20 on . Start creating Pictmotion 56 movie from opening. 4, 120 Technical Notes I Communications error Audio video/USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing. current time...
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... appear on movies or on pictures even when [Date imprint] is enabled Camera settings reset Cause/Solution c • Camera is off automatically to save power. 21 Monitor brightens when controls are connected via audio video/USB cable. 20 20 21, 24 29 73 72 • Adjust monitor brightness. 108 • Monitor is exhausted. • Standby mode for [Photo info]. 108 Select [Show info]. Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as...
... appear on movies or on pictures even when [Date imprint] is enabled Camera settings reset Cause/Solution c • Camera is off automatically to save power. 21 Monitor brightens when controls are connected via audio video/USB cable. 20 20 21, 24 29 73 72 • Adjust monitor brightness. 108 • Monitor is exhausted. • Standby mode for [Photo info]. 108 Select [Show info]. Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as...
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... "fill flash with red-eye reduction) scene mode is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off . • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is beyond flash range. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Apply high-sensitivity shooting mode, or raise the ISO sensitivity. • Subject is dirty. No sound when shutter is released • [Off] is selected for [Sound settings] > [Shutter sound] in setup menu. • [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16...
... "fill flash with red-eye reduction) scene mode is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off . • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is beyond flash range. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Apply high-sensitivity shooting mode, or raise the ISO sensitivity. • Subject is dirty. No sound when shutter is released • [Off] is selected for [Sound settings] > [Shutter sound] in setup menu. • [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16...
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... 66 movies. Troubleshooting Playback Problem Cause/Solution c File cannot be played back • File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • Stop-motion in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. • Camera may be unable to use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options • These options cannot be played back until recording is applied in the image mode setting...
... 66 movies. Troubleshooting Playback Problem Cause/Solution c File cannot be played back • File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • Stop-motion in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. • Camera may be unable to use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options • These options cannot be played back until recording is applied in the image mode setting...
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Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start • Camera is off. 20 when camera is connected • Battery is exhausted. 20 • Audio video/USB cable is not correctly 73 connected. • Camera is not set to launch Nikon - Cannot transfer Pictmotion Pictmotion movies cannot be transferred to select page size. 79, 80 Technical Notes 131 Use the printer to movies Mac OS. - Replace 18 memory card. Cannot select paper size with camera Paper size ...
Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start • Camera is off. 20 when camera is connected • Battery is exhausted. 20 • Audio video/USB cable is not correctly 73 connected. • Camera is not set to launch Nikon - Cannot transfer Pictmotion Pictmotion movies cannot be transferred to select page size. 79, 80 Technical Notes 131 Use the printer to movies Mac OS. - Replace 18 memory card. Cannot select paper size with camera Paper size ...
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... 44 zoom 46 Playback menu 96-100 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Power switch 4 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Print set 83, 96 Print size 88 Protect 99 R Record orientation 112 Red-eye reduction 29 Reset all 114 Rotary multi selector 5, 9 Rotate image 100 RSCN 118 S Self-timer 30, 95 Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Setup menu 102-116 Shooting menu 86-93 Shooting-mode selection menu 8 Shutter-release button 4 Slide show 98 Small picture 50 Smear 122 Sound settings 112 Sports (P) 35 SSCN 118 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (I) 37 Support...
... 44 zoom 46 Playback menu 96-100 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Power switch 4 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Print set 83, 96 Print size 88 Protect 99 R Record orientation 112 Red-eye reduction 29 Reset all 114 Rotary multi selector 5, 9 Rotate image 100 RSCN 118 S Self-timer 30, 95 Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Setup menu 102-116 Shooting menu 86-93 Shooting-mode selection menu 8 Shutter-release button 4 Slide show 98 Small picture 50 Smear 122 Sound settings 112 Sports (P) 35 SSCN 118 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (I) 37 Support...
