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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks notes, information C that may differ from monitor display samples so that more clearly shown. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with... marks cautions, B information that should be formatted or used to the camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. Read this manual may be helpful when using the camera. The memory card must be removed before use , to prevent damage...
Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks notes, information C that may differ from monitor display samples so that more clearly shown. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with... marks cautions, B information that should be formatted or used to the camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. Read this manual may be helpful when using the camera. The memory card must be removed before use , to prevent damage...
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...Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the information in your area. Holographic seal: Identifies this product may be available from the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 Nikon will not be held liable 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 Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to...
...Nikon digital camera are designed to ensure that the information in your area. Holographic seal: Identifies this product may be available from the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 Nikon will not be held liable 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 Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to...
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...could result in damage to corrosive gases. 19 Format card? No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S550, be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do... not drop, bend, or expose to a computer. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform...
...could result in damage to corrosive gases. 19 Format card? No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S550, be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do... not drop, bend, or expose to a computer. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform...
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...default setting is recorded. If remaining battery level is low after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots in Smile or Scene mode, turning the camera off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging. Use flash ... essential. • Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. • In some modes in above cases. 29 C Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX S550 is a slight delay before the main flash, to W (Off) or zoom in the air may be slightly mottled. Therefore, there is equipped with red-...
...default setting is recorded. If remaining battery level is low after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as bright spots in Smile or Scene mode, turning the camera off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging. Use flash ... essential. • Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. • In some modes in above cases. 29 C Red-eye Reduction The COOLPIX S550 is a slight delay before the main flash, to W (Off) or zoom in the air may be slightly mottled. Therefore, there is equipped with red-...
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... a copy containing only the portion visible in -camera and store them as separate files (A 124). Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use of 16:9 (1920) (A 87) cannot be edited except Electronic VR. • The COOLPIX S550 editing functions are not available for printing 48 (A...deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with non-COOLPIX S550 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S550 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be done first while the restricted use ...
... a copy containing only the portion visible in -camera and store them as separate files (A 124). Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use of 16:9 (1920) (A 87) cannot be edited except Electronic VR. • The COOLPIX S550 editing functions are not available for printing 48 (A...deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with non-COOLPIX S550 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S550 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be done first while the restricted use ...
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... selector to choose Voice memo and press k. Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Press d before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S550 cannot be used to attach voice memos to the voice memo. Only the voice memo will be deleted. More on Playback Voice memo Copy Exit... 3 Press k to listen to pictures shot with cameras other 54 than the COOLPIX S550. No Yes B Voice Memos • When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted....
... selector to choose Voice memo and press k. Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Press d before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S550 cannot be used to attach voice memos to the voice memo. Only the voice memo will be deleted. More on Playback Voice memo Copy Exit... 3 Press k to listen to pictures shot with cameras other 54 than the COOLPIX S550. No Yes B Voice Memos • When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted....
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...and press k. Selected files: Proceed to step 4 Copy all files: Proceed to step 5 Copy sound files Exit Camera to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. Copying starts. will be selected. • Press k to finalize file selection. C No sound file. Press ...the multi selector K again to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the select sound file screen (A 69, step 2). C Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S550...
...and press k. Selected files: Proceed to step 4 Copy all files: Proceed to step 5 Copy sound files Exit Camera to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. Copying starts. will be selected. • Press k to finalize file selection. C No sound file. Press ...the multi selector K again to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the select sound file screen (A 69, step 2). C Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S550...
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... camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with COOLPIX S550 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) If your computer is used, COOLPIX S550 can be installed from turning off unexpectedly. Operating Systems Compatible with the supplied Nikon...
... camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with COOLPIX S550 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) If your computer is used, COOLPIX S550 can be installed from turning off unexpectedly. Operating Systems Compatible with the supplied Nikon...
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... 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 143) printers can be charged using a computer. If the AC Adapter EH-62E that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S550 can connect the camera directly to the printer and print...
... 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 143) printers can be charged using a computer. If the AC Adapter EH-62E that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S550 can connect the camera directly to the printer and print...
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COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen Select an image Select a picture in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted. Choose a picture in the camera, the image will be displayed when the camera is stored in the picture selection screen and press k. Pictures which are not selectable. 107 Shooting, ...Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed. None (default setting) No welcome screen...
COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen Select an image Select a picture in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted. Choose a picture in the camera, the image will be displayed when the camera is stored in the picture selection screen and press k. Pictures which are not selectable. 107 Shooting, ...Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed. None (default setting) No welcome screen...
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.... • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S550, be deleted! Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory.../m Format Card Use this option to format them using this camera. 117 The Format memory option appears in the setup menu. Format card All...
.... • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S550, be deleted! Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory.../m Format Card Use this option to format them using this camera. 117 The Format memory option appears in the setup menu. Format card All...
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COOLPIX S550 ver. X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 122 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version.
COOLPIX S550 ver. X.X Back Firmware version Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 122 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version.
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...or 117 memory card. Delete pictures from 102 destination. Select picture that 48 supports D-Lighting, Electronic VR, crop or small picture. COOLPIX S550. Pictures which are set as 16:9 (1920) on Image mode setting and images smaller than 320 × 240 edited by the ... 117 or memory card. Picture cannot be numbers. • Format internal memory 117 saved. or memory card. Memory card is not formatted. camera off and replace No card. N Image cannot be saved. Error Messages Display Problem Solution A P Memory card has not been Choose Yes and...
...or 117 memory card. Delete pictures from 102 destination. Select picture that 48 supports D-Lighting, Electronic VR, crop or small picture. COOLPIX S550. Pictures which are set as 16:9 (1920) on Image mode setting and images smaller than 320 × 240 edited by the ... 117 or memory card. Picture cannot be numbers. • Format internal memory 117 saved. or memory card. Memory card is not formatted. camera off and replace No card. N Image cannot be saved. Error Messages Display Problem Solution A P Memory card has not been Choose Yes and...
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... or sound file from internal memory to be played back. Turn camera off , reconnect audio video/USB cable. Error Messages Display Problem Solution A N • No pictures or sound file Memory contains no image COOLPIX S550. N All images are not set for pictures to memory card,... press d. Date and time are hidden. System error Q Error has occurred in zone as home. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized...
... or sound file from internal memory to be played back. Turn camera off , reconnect audio video/USB cable. Error Messages Display Problem Solution A N • No pictures or sound file Memory contains no image COOLPIX S550. N All images are not set for pictures to memory card,... press d. Date and time are hidden. System error Q Error has occurred in zone as home. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized...
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...Nikon COOLPIX S550 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 Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) Compact digital camera...vision 2.5 in .) to actual picture) • Internal memory (approx. 50 MB) • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV ...
...Nikon COOLPIX S550 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 Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) Compact digital camera...vision 2.5 in .) to actual picture) • Internal memory (approx. 50 MB) • SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV ...