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... of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
... of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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......v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e (Mode) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10 Help Displays...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 Shutter-release Button... Steps ...12 Charging the Battery ...12 Inserting the Battery ...14 Removing the Battery ...15 Turning On and Off the Camera...15 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 A Basic Photography and Playback...
......v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e (Mode) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10 Help Displays...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 Shutter-release Button... Steps ...12 Charging the Battery ...12 Inserting the Battery ...14 Removing the Battery ...15 Turning On and Off the Camera...15 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 A Basic Photography and Playback...
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...or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in this manual, images are used: This icon marks cautions, B information that more clearly shown. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks tips, additional D information that ...it easier to find the information you enjoy taking pictures with this manual or in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to store, delete or view ...
...or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in this manual, images are used: This icon marks cautions, B information that more clearly shown. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks tips, additional D information that ...it easier to find the information you enjoy taking pictures with this manual or in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it . Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to store, delete or view ...
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... Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. About the Manuals...
... Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. About the Manuals...
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... to select modes, select menu options and to the next screen). Apply selection. Move cursor to right or go to the previous screen. In the manual, the button indicating up, down . Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu. Apply selection (Go to apply selection. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. For Playback Display the...
... to select modes, select menu options and to the next screen). Apply selection. Move cursor to right or go to the previous screen. In the manual, the button indicating up, down . Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu. Apply selection (Go to apply selection. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. For Playback Display the...
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AF area mode Face priority Auto Manual Center Exit Press the multi selector K or k to navigate the menus (A 9). To exit the menu display, press d again. Use the multi selector to apply selection. ...
AF area mode Face priority Auto Manual Center Exit Press the multi selector K or k to navigate the menus (A 9). To exit the menu display, press d again. Use the multi selector to apply selection. ...
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...the sun is behind the subject and is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to Off manually (A 115), although in Face Priority mode, a picture of human subjects with eyes closed their eyes. When using focus lock, be sure... is standing in .) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in front of sharply differing brightness are at different distances from the camera (e.g. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. C Autofocus Autofocus may be set to refocus several times,...
...the sun is behind the subject and is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to Off manually (A 115), although in Face Priority mode, a picture of human subjects with eyes closed their eyes. When using focus lock, be sure... is standing in .) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in front of sharply differing brightness are at different distances from the camera (e.g. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. C Autofocus Autofocus may be set to refocus several times,...
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...k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until ... will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. • The camera can focus at distances as 10 cm (3.9 in.) when the F and...will be longer than 30 cm (11.8 in.) Shooting Suited for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off * Other settings...night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. Shooting in the Scene Mode j Night landscape OQ Slow...
...k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until ... will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. • The camera can focus at distances as 10 cm (3.9 in.) when the F and...will be longer than 30 cm (11.8 in.) Shooting Suited for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off * Other settings...night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. Shooting in the Scene Mode j Night landscape OQ Slow...
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... setting) White balance automatically adjusted to the color of the light source. The human brain is displayed in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used under most types of lighting, you can be previewed in the shade, direct sunlight, or under unusual lighting conditions...and Setup Menus B Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28). 89 Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to suit lighting conditions. Although the default setting, Auto, can apply the white balance ...
... setting) White balance automatically adjusted to the color of the light source. The human brain is displayed in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used under most types of lighting, you can be previewed in the shade, direct sunlight, or under unusual lighting conditions...and Setup Menus B Flash Mode At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28). 89 Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to suit lighting conditions. Although the default setting, Auto, can apply the white balance ...
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... flash mode selected, the flash will be used . White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose Measure. No pictures are recorded. Therefore, 90 the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is set. The camera zooms in step 5. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value...
... flash mode selected, the flash will be used . White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose Measure. No pictures are recorded. Therefore, 90 the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is set. The camera zooms in step 5. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value...
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When digital zoom is in the frame. To return to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the monitor. 10 Focus area x Manual This option is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the center of nine) ...containing the subject closest to the camera. Focus area Selectable focus areas Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...
When digital zoom is in the frame. To return to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the monitor. 10 Focus area x Manual This option is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the center of nine) ...containing the subject closest to the camera. Focus area Selectable focus areas Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...
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... the frame. When the subject is not looking directly at the camera • The camera's ability to detect faces depends on another subject positioned at frame peripheries is corrected. Should this occur, switch to AF area mode (manual or center), refocus on a variety of factors, including whether or... not the subject is facing the camera. • In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as ...
... the frame. When the subject is not looking directly at the camera • The camera's ability to detect faces depends on another subject positioned at frame peripheries is corrected. Should this occur, switch to AF area mode (manual or center), refocus on a variety of factors, including whether or... not the subject is facing the camera. • In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as ...
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...Menus 121 To reset file numbering to list (A 45) Shooting menu: Preset manual in the menus will continue from the memory. Numbering will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Smile Menu Option Face recognition (A 45) Default value ...On Setup Menu Option Menus (A 106) Welcome screen (A 107) Photo info (A 111) Brightness (A 111) Date imprint (A 112) Electronic VR (A 114) AF assist (A 115) Digital zoom (A 115) Button sound...
...Menus 121 To reset file numbering to list (A 45) Shooting menu: Preset manual in the menus will continue from the memory. Numbering will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Smile Menu Option Face recognition (A 45) Default value ...On Setup Menu Option Menus (A 106) Welcome screen (A 107) Photo info (A 111) Brightness (A 111) Date imprint (A 112) Electronic VR (A 114) AF assist (A 115) Digital zoom (A 115) Button sound...
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.... 12 Battery temperature is high. O N Memory card is in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Camera cannot perform other warnings displayed in "lock" position. Wait until recording is complete. P This card cannot be read. Error accessing memory.... P This card cannot be used. Charge or change battery. Turn off manually. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. After the lamps blink for the camera to finish recording. P Please wait for 30 seconds, the camera will blink rapidly. Battery running low. P Battery temperature high Q (●...
.... 12 Battery temperature is high. O N Memory card is in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Camera cannot perform other warnings displayed in "lock" position. Wait until recording is complete. P This card cannot be read. Error accessing memory.... P This card cannot be used. Charge or change battery. Turn off manually. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. After the lamps blink for the camera to finish recording. P Please wait for 30 seconds, the camera will blink rapidly. Battery running low. P Battery temperature high Q (●...
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Monitor turns off manually. Turn the camera off camera, 15 power-on again. Camera settings reset Backup battery is caused by a strong external... the monitor and the camera may appear in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Turn off , remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on lamp and flash.... Technical Notes 135 When Date imprint is high. After the lamps blink for 30 seconds, the camera will not be set to turn off automatically, but you can also press the power switch to ...
Monitor turns off manually. Turn the camera off camera, 15 power-on again. Camera settings reset Backup battery is caused by a strong external... the monitor and the camera may appear in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Turn off , remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on lamp and flash.... Technical Notes 135 When Date imprint is high. After the lamps blink for 30 seconds, the camera will not be set to turn off automatically, but you can also press the power switch to ...
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.... 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical (Compared to ∞ Auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas, face priority Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); Specifications 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...
.... 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical (Compared to ∞ Auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas, face priority Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); Specifications 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...
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...Charger MH-64 Rated input AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.06 to 0.042 A Rated output DC 4.2 V, 0.455 A Applicable batteries Nikon EN-EL11 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging time Approx. 120 minutes when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)...Battery EN-EL11 operated at 23 °C (73 °F); Battery life may contain. The appearance of this manual may vary depending on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for a camera with every other shot, image mode set to i Normal (3648). Measured at an ambient temperature of 25 ...
...Charger MH-64 Rated input AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.06 to 0.042 A Rated output DC 4.2 V, 0.455 A Applicable batteries Nikon EN-EL11 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging time Approx. 120 minutes when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)...Battery EN-EL11 operated at 23 °C (73 °F); Battery life may contain. The appearance of this manual may vary depending on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for a camera with every other shot, image mode set to i Normal (3648). Measured at an ambient temperature of 25 ...
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... Playback menu 99 Playback zoom 47 Playback-mode Selection menu 8 Playing voice recordings 69 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 90 Print 79, 80, 83 Print Set 83 Print Set (Date) 84 Printer 77 Protect 102 R Rechargable battery 123 Rechargable Li-ion battery 12, 14...
... Playback menu 99 Playback zoom 47 Playback-mode Selection menu 8 Playing voice recordings 69 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 90 Print 79, 80, 83 Print Set 83 Print Set (Date) 84 Printer 77 Protect 102 R Rechargable battery 123 Rechargable Li-ion battery 12, 14...