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...information that could result in the event of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this equipment. ii WARNINGS Turn off in injury. After ... adapter could result in the presence of flammable gas Do not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to avoid burns. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in explosion or fire. Repairs should be performed only by the following safety precautions in the...
...information that could result in the event of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this equipment. ii WARNINGS Turn off in injury. After ... adapter could result in the presence of flammable gas Do not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to avoid burns. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in explosion or fire. Repairs should be performed only by the following safety precautions in the...
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...release Button ...11 First 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: Auto Mode 20 ...Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 20 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Using the Zoom...22 Step ...
...release Button ...11 First 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: Auto Mode 20 ...Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 20 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Using the Zoom...22 Step ...
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......71 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 72 Connecting to a TV...72 Connecting to a Computer...73 Before Connecting the Camera...73 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 74 Connecting to a Printer...77 Connecting the Camera and Printer...78 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...79 Printing Multiple Pictures ...80 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print... Menu 86 A Image Mode ...87 B White Balance...89 C Continuous ...91 E ISO Sensitivity...93 F Color Options ...93 G AF Area Mode ...94 Q Distortion Control ...97 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...98 ix
......71 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 72 Connecting to a TV...72 Connecting to a Computer...73 Before Connecting the Camera...73 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 74 Connecting to a Printer...77 Connecting the Camera and Printer...78 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...79 Printing Multiple Pictures ...80 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print... Menu 86 A Image Mode ...87 B White Balance...89 C Continuous ...91 E ISO Sensitivity...93 F Color Options ...93 G AF Area Mode ...94 Q Distortion Control ...97 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...98 ix
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... Menu 99 Displaying the Playback Menu...99 b Slide Show...101 c Delete ...102 d Protect ...102 f Rotate Image...103 h Copy ...104 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 105 Displaying the Setup Menu...106 a Menus ...106 c Welcome Screen...107 d Date...108 e Monitor Settings ...111 f Date... Imprint...112 w Electronic VR ...114 h AF Assist ...115 u Digital Zoom ...115 i Sound Settings ...116 k Auto Off ...116 l Format Memory/m Format Card 117 n Language ...118 o Video Mode ...118 d Blink Warning ...118 ...
... Menu 99 Displaying the Playback Menu...99 b Slide Show...101 c Delete ...102 d Protect ...102 f Rotate Image...103 h Copy ...104 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 105 Displaying the Setup Menu...106 a Menus ...106 c Welcome Screen...107 d Date...108 e Monitor Settings ...111 f Date... Imprint...112 w Electronic VR ...114 h AF Assist ...115 u Digital Zoom ...115 i Sound Settings ...116 k Auto Off ...116 l Format Memory/m Format Card 117 n Language ...118 o Video Mode ...118 d Blink Warning ...118 ...
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...marks cautions, B information that should be helpful when using the camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to help you enjoy taking pictures with this manual or in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. C Memory Cards ..."memory card." • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon indicates that should be removed before using the camera. The memory card must be read before use the product will apply...
...marks cautions, B information that should be helpful when using the camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to help you enjoy taking pictures with this manual or in the camera's internal memory or on the memory card. C Memory Cards ..."memory card." • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon indicates that should be removed before using the camera. The memory card must be read before use the product will apply...
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... in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these manuals at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. 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...
... in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these manuals at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. 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...
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... images containing no private information (for the welcome screen (A 107). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from list. Be sure to ... then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be completely removed using commercially available software,...
... images containing no private information (for the welcome screen (A 107). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from list. Be sure to ... then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be completely removed using commercially available software,...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 Lens cover closed 5 6 7 89 1 Shutter-release button 24 2 Power-on lamp 20, 116 3 Power switch 20 4 Self-timer lamp 30, 127 AF-assist illuminator 25, 115, 127 5 Eyelet for camera strap 11 6 Built-in flash 28 7 Lens 128, 140 8 Lens cover 126 9 Built-in microphone 53, 61, 67 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 Lens cover closed 5 6 7 89 1 Shutter-release button 24 2 Power-on lamp 20, 116 3 Power switch 20 4 Self-timer lamp 30, 127 AF-assist illuminator 25, 115, 127 5 Eyelet for camera strap 11 6 Built-in flash 28 7 Lens 128, 140 8 Lens cover 126 9 Built-in microphone 53, 61, 67 4
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Introduction 1 23 4 Parts of the Camera 5 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 1 Monitor 6 2 Multi selector 9 3 e (mode) button 8 Zoom buttons 22 f : wide 22 4 g : tele 22 h : thumbnail playback 46 i : playback zoom ...
Introduction 1 23 4 Parts of the Camera 5 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 1 Monitor 6 2 Multi selector 9 3 e (mode) button 8 Zoom buttons 22 f : wide 22 4 g : tele 22 h : thumbnail playback 46 i : playback zoom ...
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...250 F5.6 999 6 10 11 12 18 15 14 13 999 a 9999 17 16 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Shooting mode 20, 33, 34, 61 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current... camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining 2 Macro mode 31 3 Zoom indicator 22, 31 4 Exposure lock 42 5 Focus indicator 24 6 Flash mode 28 7 Battery level indicator 20...
...250 F5.6 999 6 10 11 12 18 15 14 13 999 a 9999 17 16 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Shooting mode 20, 33, 34, 61 a Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current... camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining 2 Macro mode 31 3 Zoom indicator 22, 31 4 Exposure lock 42 5 Focus indicator 24 6 Flash mode 28 7 Battery level indicator 20...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 5 15/05/2008 12:00 17 9999.JPG 16 a b 15 13 14 12 11 6 999 999 7 8 999 999 a 9999 9999 9 10 59m59s b ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 5 15/05/2008 12:00 17 9999.JPG 16 a b 15 13 14 12 11 6 999 999 7 8 999 999 a 9999 9999 9 10 59m59s b ...
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... turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (A 26). Use the multi selector (A 9) to ...
... turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (A 26). Use the multi selector (A 9) to ...
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..., stopping when you feel resistance. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. To release the shutter and take picture. 11 Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter...
..., stopping when you feel resistance. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. To release the shutter and take picture. 11 Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter...
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... charge the battery within six months after it to set it was used. 1 Connect the power cable. First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). About 120 minutes are required to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet...
... charge the battery within six months after it to set it was used. 1 Connect the power cable. First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). About 120 minutes are required to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet...
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... on the Battery Charger Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use only with incompatible batteries. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. First Steps Charging the Battery CHARGE... to 95 °F). Remove and reinsert battery at battery temperatures from 0 °C to 10 °C (32 °F to 50 °F) and from Nikon) (A 123) Do not, under any circumstances, use with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11. Battery fully charged. • Battery is for the battery...
... on the Battery Charger Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use only with incompatible batteries. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. First Steps Charging the Battery CHARGE... to 95 °F). Remove and reinsert battery at battery temperatures from 0 °C to 10 °C (32 °F to 50 °F) and from Nikon) (A 123) Do not, under any circumstances, use with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11. Battery fully charged. • Battery is for the battery...
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... upside down or backwards will not set the power supply to check the battery is fully inserted when the battery latch clicks back into your camera. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery.
... upside down or backwards will not set the power supply to check the battery is fully inserted when the battery latch clicks back into your camera. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery.
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... and the monitor will dim to turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about five seconds. Turning On and Off the Camera To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. D Auto Power-Off in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode) The monitor will turn on in the direction shown ... turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about a minute during use; First Steps Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the battery may become hot during shooting and playback. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note...
... and the monitor will dim to turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about five seconds. Turning On and Off the Camera To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. D Auto Power-Off in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode) The monitor will turn on in the direction shown ... turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about a minute during use; First Steps Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the battery may become hot during shooting and playback. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note...
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... enable daylight saving time (w). If No is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is selected, the date and time will turn on . 2 Use the multi selector to choose the...
... enable daylight saving time (w). If No is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is selected, the date and time will turn on . 2 Use the multi selector to choose the...
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... memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off (the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 123). First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 50 MB) or on lamp and the monitor are automatically stored...
... memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off (the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 123). First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 50 MB) or on lamp and the monitor are automatically stored...
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...Protect Switch SD memory cards are off. Unlock by hand. Turn off the camera - 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 ...formatted before formatting the memory card. Take out the battery or memory card - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to a computer. B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right ...
...Protect Switch SD memory cards are off. Unlock by hand. Turn off the camera - 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 ...formatted before formatting the memory card. Take out the battery or memory card - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to a computer. B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right ...