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... Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15... digital apparatus complies with the essential requirements and other interface cables may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Introduction Notices CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that this digital camera...
... Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15... digital apparatus complies with the essential requirements and other interface cables may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Introduction Notices CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that this digital camera...
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... the memory card. This manual was written to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S51c digital camera. Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual, images are indicated with your purchase of buttons or messages displayed in this...
... the memory card. This manual was written to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S51c digital camera. Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual, images are indicated with your purchase of buttons or messages displayed in this...
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...Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this ... information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any form, by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.
...Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this ... information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any form, by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.
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... of paper money, coins, or securities which are to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to be taken to avoid...local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample". Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in a foreign country is prohibited.
... of paper money, coins, or securities which are to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to be taken to avoid...local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample". Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in a foreign country is prohibited.
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...Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. If the power-on lamp is inserted in the camera's internal memory (approx.13 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 150). Close the battery-chamber/... the memory card in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off the camera. Remove the memory card to store pictures in until it clicks into place. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the...
...Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. If the power-on lamp is inserted in the camera's internal memory (approx.13 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 150). Close the battery-chamber/... the memory card in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off the camera. Remove the memory card to store pictures in until it clicks into place. First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the...
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...formatting, choose [Format] and press d. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S51c, be formatted before formatting the memory card. Eject the memory card - ...Note that the power-on the memory card. Format card? Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be displayed. Failure to keep before use (c 115). Write protect switch j Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital...
...formatting, choose [Format] and press d. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S51c, be formatted before formatting the memory card. Eject the memory card - ...Note that the power-on the memory card. Format card? Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be displayed. Failure to keep before use (c 115). Write protect switch j Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital...
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.... Battery level indicator L M w W 5 Number of exposures remaining Number of exposures remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to choose L and press d. Cannot take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for... memory card and image mode setting. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to turn on the camera. The camera enters L (auto) mode. Shooting 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. w K Warning!
.... Battery level indicator L M w W 5 Number of exposures remaining Number of exposures remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to choose L and press d. Cannot take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for... memory card and image mode setting. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to turn on the camera. The camera enters L (auto) mode. Shooting 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. w K Warning!
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... from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. W 5 Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to 3×) Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is zoomed in effect. 24 Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or v (k) to the maximum ...magnification (3×), holding down v (k) triggers digital zoom. Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom buttons are pressed. Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. Hold the camera steadily in so that the subject fills a larger area of the...
... from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. W 5 Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to 3×) Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is zoomed in effect. 24 Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or v (k) to the maximum ...magnification (3×), holding down v (k) triggers digital zoom. Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom buttons are pressed. Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. Hold the camera steadily in so that the subject fills a larger area of the...
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Details visible at maximum optical zoom are processed digitally with digital zoom. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. l High-sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode (c 35), sensitivity is increased to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement under low lighting. 25
Details visible at maximum optical zoom are processed digitally with digital zoom. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. l High-sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode (c 35), sensitivity is increased to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement under low lighting. 25
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W When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed and focus is held in this may...try again. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode l Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. By default, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in camera shake and blurred pictures. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button... When the subject is unable to the memory card or internal memory. When the camera is in the center focus area. Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
W When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed and focus is held in this may...try again. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode l Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. By default, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in camera shake and blurred pictures. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button... When the subject is unable to the memory card or internal memory. When the camera is in the center focus area. Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
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... image mode setting and the memory card used for descriptions in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be selected. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on subject in this section: J, flash mode (c 30); The focus indicator (c 26...- timer (c 32); u Auto* Shooting Suited for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at rate of pictures. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • While shutter-release button is held ...
... image mode setting and the memory card used for descriptions in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be selected. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on subject in this section: J, flash mode (c 30); The focus indicator (c 26...- timer (c 32); u Auto* Shooting Suited for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at rate of pictures. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • While shutter-release button is held ...
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...; Turn vibration reduction (c 113) off when using a tripod. C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be selected. Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of frame. C z* H Off* F Off* I 0.02 u Auto2 1 Fill flash with slow sync...
...; Turn vibration reduction (c 113) off when using a tripod. C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be selected. Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of frame. C z* H Off* F Off* I 0.02 u Auto2 1 Fill flash with slow sync...
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... which the camera can focus...camera enters macro mode (c 33) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera... can focus. High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Scene Modes M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other settings in which the camera... will focus. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses... • Camera focuses on subject in .) when F is green. u Auto* u Off 40 The camera can focus ...
... which the camera can focus...camera enters macro mode (c 33) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera... can focus. High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Scene Modes M Close up Photograph flowers, insects, and other settings in which the camera... will focus. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses... • Camera focuses on subject in .) when F is green. u Auto* u Off 40 The camera can focus ...
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... camera detects more than one -touch portrait mode. Press A again to return to take a picture. 44 If the camera ...loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because the subject has looked away from the camera), borders...One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press A when the camera is in the shootingmode selection menu. 1 Press A (one-...8226; Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on the face framed by the flash (c ...displayed. A When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. The camera focuses on faces. ...
... camera detects more than one -touch portrait mode. Press A again to return to take a picture. 44 If the camera ...loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because the subject has looked away from the camera), borders...One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press A when the camera is in the shootingmode selection menu. 1 Press A (one-...8226; Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on the face framed by the flash (c ...displayed. A When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. The camera focuses on faces. ...
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... the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in -camera and store them as the original. 49 COOLPIX S51c digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S51c is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be edited twice ...(y: available, -: not available) 1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture D-Lighting - - - 2nd editing Crop y - - Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S51c to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card. ...
... the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in -camera and store them as the original. 49 COOLPIX S51c digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S51c is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be edited twice ...(y: available, -: not available) 1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture D-Lighting - - - 2nd editing Crop y - - Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S51c to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card. ...
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... 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 prints each using your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for details. 79 Connecting...
... 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 prints each using your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for details. 79 Connecting...
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... Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous BSS ISO sensitivity Exit • Use the rotary multi selector (c 11) to use the picture. B 16:9 Pictures with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The icon for 3,264 × 2,448 enlargements or high-quality prints. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Z Image Mode Pictures taken...
... Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous BSS ISO sensitivity Exit • Use the rotary multi selector (c 11) to use the picture. B 16:9 Pictures with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The icon for 3,264 × 2,448 enlargements or high-quality prints. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Z Image Mode Pictures taken...
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... lighting, you can be used as "white balance." j Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 30). 91 Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to set white balance under most situations. i Fluorescent Use under unusual lighting conditions (c 92). Best choice in...
... lighting, you can be used as "white balance." j Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 30). 91 Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to set white balance under most situations. i Fluorescent Use under unusual lighting conditions (c 92). Best choice in...
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Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S51c Digital Camera Technical Notes 168 Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels Image sensor 8.1 million 1/2.5-in .) to ∞(middle zoom position) Focus-area selection Auto (5-area automatic selection), center, ... vertical Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical Storage Media • Internal memory (approx. 13 MB) • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant File formats Compressed: JPEG-Baseline-compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV Image size (pixels) • ...
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S51c Digital Camera Technical Notes 168 Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels Image sensor 8.1 million 1/2.5-in .) to ∞(middle zoom position) Focus-area selection Auto (5-area automatic selection), center, ... vertical Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical Storage Media • Internal memory (approx. 13 MB) • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant File formats Compressed: JPEG-Baseline-compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV Image size (pixels) • ...
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... to be output directly to a printer without using a computer. 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...
... to be output directly to a printer without using a computer. 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...