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Table of Contents h AF Assist ...104 u Digital Zoom ...104 i Sound Settings ...105 k Auto Off ...105 l Format Memory/ m Format Card 106 n Language ...107 o Video Mode ...107 p Reset All ...108 r Firmware Version ...110 Technical Notes...111 Optional Accessories ...111 Approved Memory Cards ...111 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 112 Caring for the Camera ...113 Cleaning ...115 Storage ...115 Error Messages ...116 Troubleshooting...120 Specifications ...125 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
Table of Contents h AF Assist ...104 u Digital Zoom ...104 i Sound Settings ...105 k Auto Off ...105 l Format Memory/ m Format Card 106 n Language ...107 o Video Mode ...107 p Reset All ...108 r Firmware Version ...110 Technical Notes...111 Optional Accessories ...111 Approved Memory Cards ...111 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 112 Caring for the Camera ...113 Cleaning ...115 Storage ...115 Error Messages ...116 Troubleshooting...120 Specifications ...125 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
S600 User's Manual
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... of purchase is inserted, all those who use , to prevent damage to help you for your Nikon digital camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you enjoy taking pictures with this camera can be stored on the memory card. Screen Samples In this manual, images are indicated in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 digital camera.
... of purchase is inserted, all those who use , to prevent damage to help you for your Nikon digital camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you enjoy taking pictures with this camera can be stored on the memory card. Screen Samples In this manual, images are indicated in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 digital camera.
S600 User's Manual
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...Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product may result from the use with this electronic circuitry. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Only Nikon...com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your area. Holographic seal: Identifies this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Rechargeable ...
...Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this product may result from the use with this electronic circuitry. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Only Nikon...com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in your area. Holographic seal: Identifies this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Rechargeable ...
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... if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." Ensuring the privacy of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified... by national and international copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for business use this product for the welcome screen (A 97). Do not use by a company. Before...
... if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." Ensuring the privacy of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified... by national and international copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for business use this product for the welcome screen (A 97). Do not use by a company. Before...
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... card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on lamp is lit, press the power switch to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or... or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is off the camera. Make sure that the camera is correctly oriented. 18 Remove the memory card to turn off (power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111). chamber/memory card slot cover.
... card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on lamp is lit, press the power switch to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or... or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is off the camera. Make sure that the camera is correctly oriented. 18 Remove the memory card to turn off (power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111). chamber/memory card slot cover.
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.... • Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to partially eject the card 2. Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory... card can then be displayed. Turn off . No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S600, be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not ...
.... • Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to partially eject the card 2. Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory... card can then be displayed. Turn off . No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S600, be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not ...
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...) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of pictures that can be stored depends on the camera. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to charge or replace the battery. Shooting 4 Check the battery... replace with a fully charged battery. 16 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press e. The camera enters A (auto) mode. Battery low; Battery Level Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery...
...) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of pictures that can be stored depends on the camera. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to charge or replace the battery. Shooting 4 Check the battery... replace with a fully charged battery. 16 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press e. The camera enters A (auto) mode. Battery low; Battery Level Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery...
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Position the main subject near the center of the frame. Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in so that the subject fills a larger area of the monitor. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to ..., selftimer lamp, microphone and speaker. Press the zoom button and a monitor indicator will show the current zoom ratio. 22 16 Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture.
Position the main subject near the center of the frame. Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in so that the subject fills a larger area of the monitor. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to ..., selftimer lamp, microphone and speaker. Press the zoom button and a monitor indicator will show the current zoom ratio. 22 16 Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture.
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...maximum magnification (4×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. Interpolation will not be on the center of the V on the option currently selected for a total magnification of 16×. The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches...Image Mode h, i, K L Zoom rate 4× (maximum optical zoom) 5.6× (1.4 digital zoom) Image Mode M N O Zoom rate 6.4× (1.6 digital zoom) 13.6× (3.4 digital zoom) 16× (4 digital zoom) Digital zoom can be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are added through a process known...
...maximum magnification (4×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. Interpolation will not be on the center of the V on the option currently selected for a total magnification of 16×. The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches...Image Mode h, i, K L Zoom rate 4× (maximum optical zoom) 5.6× (1.4 digital zoom) Image Mode M N O Zoom rate 6.4× (1.6 digital zoom) 13.6× (3.4 digital zoom) 16× (4 digital zoom) Digital zoom can be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are added through a process known...
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...is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus display will focus on the subject in the center focus area. Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of the way down. When the camera is unable to the memory card or internal memory. 24 The focus indicator will glow green and the focus...-release button is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will blink red. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. 16 1/60 F2.7 Shutter Aperture Speed When digital zoom is pressed halfway. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 3 Focus and ...
...is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus display will focus on the subject in the center focus area. Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of the way down. When the camera is unable to the memory card or internal memory. 24 The focus indicator will glow green and the focus...-release button is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will blink red. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. 16 1/60 F2.7 Shutter Aperture Speed When digital zoom is pressed halfway. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 3 Focus and ...
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... mode setting, and exposure compensation value are cancelled and these settings return to the camera. • If no faces are used for details. • Digital zoom is pressed halfway. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. m W* n Off p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be on the face nearest...
... mode setting, and exposure compensation value are cancelled and these settings return to the camera. • If no faces are used for details. • Digital zoom is pressed halfway. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. m W* n Off p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be on the face nearest...
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...acquired and locked. • While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at night. • Focus will be set to the camera. • If no faces are recognized, focus will be selected. Turn vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod. 36 Other settings...other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. m W n Off p Off o 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be on the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is released or when 10...
...acquired and locked. • While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at night. • Focus will be set to the camera. • If no faces are recognized, focus will be selected. Turn vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod. 36 Other settings...other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. m W n Off p Off o 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be on the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is released or when 10...
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... O, use of less than 50 cm (19.7 in active focus area. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • Digital zoom is pressed halfway. Turn vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod. 38 The focus area indicator or focus indicator...
... O, use of less than 50 cm (19.7 in active focus area. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • Digital zoom is pressed halfway. Turn vibration reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod. 38 The focus area indicator or focus indicator...
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...are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with non-COOLPIX S600 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S600 is not enough free space in the monitor. More on Playback C Picture Editing • The COOLPIX S600 editing functions are not available for use of combination exists.... The editing features described below are available. Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S600 to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when there is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be done first while...
...are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with non-COOLPIX S600 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S600 is not enough free space in the monitor. More on Playback C Picture Editing • The COOLPIX S600 editing functions are not available for use of combination exists.... The editing features described below are available. Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S600 to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when there is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be done first while...
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Camera focuses on subject in center of recording time 22s remaining. Movies B Recording Movies • Flash mode...length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time. Digital zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-... mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing e in all the way down to 2× digital zoom can be used just before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be applied or changed (A 53). 52...
Camera focuses on subject in center of recording time 22s remaining. Movies B Recording Movies • Flash mode...length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time. Digital zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-... mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing e in all the way down to 2× digital zoom can be used just before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be applied or changed (A 53). 52...
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... for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of PictBridge-compatible (A 128) printers can be charged using the...printer (A 67) Print pictures one at a time (A 68) Print multiple pictures (A 69) Turn camera off unexpectedly. If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S600 can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Do not use a fully charged battery...
... for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of PictBridge-compatible (A 128) printers can be charged using the...printer (A 67) Print pictures one at a time (A 68) Print multiple pictures (A 69) Turn camera off unexpectedly. If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S600 can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Do not use a fully charged battery...
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... and Setup Menus D Image Mode Changes made to these settings apply to be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the files, and with a digital camera are recorded as image files. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or...
... and Setup Menus D Image Mode Changes made to these settings apply to be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the files, and with a digital camera are recorded as image files. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or...
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... white objects appear white whether seen in the monitor. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source, with the result that matches the light source before shooting...
... white objects appear white whether seen in the monitor. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source, with the result that matches the light source before shooting...
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...horizontal and 100 % vertical Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical • Internal memory (approx. 45 MB) • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Compressed: JPEG-baseline compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV • 3,648 × 2,...(1024) • 640 × 480 TV screen (640) Technical Notes 125 max. Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S600 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination ...
...horizontal and 100 % vertical Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical • Internal memory (approx. 45 MB) • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Compressed: JPEG-baseline compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV • 3,648 × 2,...(1024) • 640 × 480 TV screen (640) Technical Notes 125 max. Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S600 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination ...
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Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders ...stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif ...
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders ...stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif ...