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... AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result from failure...
... AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas, as the result of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result from failure...
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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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... or view pictures. 1 Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This manual was written to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. The memory card must be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions,... B information that may differ from monitor display samples so that more clearly shown. Read this camera can be removed before use the product...
... or view pictures. 1 Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This manual was written to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital camera. The memory card must be formatted or used : This icon marks cautions,... B information that may differ from monitor display samples so that more clearly shown. Read this camera can be removed before use the product...
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... OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in Asia...ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included ...
... OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in Asia...ensure that may be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included ...
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...." Ensuring the privacy of necessary copies are to another person, erase all data using Remove from being in possession of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for the welcome screen (A 107). The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of...or damage to also replace any pictures selected for business use by law from list. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of material that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints,...
...." Ensuring the privacy of necessary copies are to another person, erase all data using Remove from being in possession of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for the welcome screen (A 107). The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of...or damage to also replace any pictures selected for business use by law from list. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of material that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints,...
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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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...1/250 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 8...
...1/250 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 8...
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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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... (A 56) Setup mode (A 105) Sound file playback mode (A 69) 8 Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (A 26). If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. Introduction Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Press c once in shooting...
... (A 56) Setup mode (A 105) Sound file playback mode (A 69) 8 Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (A 26). If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. Introduction Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Press c once in shooting...
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... the shutter-release button, as this position. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. To set focus and exposure. Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To release the shutter and take picture. 11...
... the shutter-release button, as this position. Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in camera shake and blurred pictures. To set focus and exposure. Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To release the shutter and take picture. 11...
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... or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable to charge a fully depleted battery. 12 First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied).
... or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable to charge a fully depleted battery. 12 First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied).
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...B Note on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 127), before using the battery charger. C Note on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for the battery on the Battery Be sure to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this precaution could result in overheating or in... to 140 °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 only with incompatible batteries. Charging times may increase at a low angle as shown in the vicinity of ...
...B Note on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 127), before using the battery charger. C Note on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for the battery on the Battery Be sure to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this precaution could result in overheating or in... to 140 °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 only with incompatible batteries. Charging times may increase at a low angle as shown in the vicinity of ...
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... been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied), into place. 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. First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied) that...
... been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied), into place. 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. First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied) that...
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... are performed for another three minutes (A 116). 15 Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on in playback mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to reduce the drain on . The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are used. To eject the battery, open the battery...-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode) The monitor will dim to turn the camera on the camera, press the power switch. observe due caution when removing the battery. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are...
... are performed for another three minutes (A 116). 15 Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on in playback mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to reduce the drain on . The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are used. To eject the battery, open the battery...-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode) The monitor will dim to turn the camera on the camera, press the power switch. observe due caution when removing the battery. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are...
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... using the multi selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. If No is selected, the date and time will turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will not be set the date. 1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I...and then press k to proceed to step 5. 16 First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. No Yes Time ...
... using the multi selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. If No is selected, the date and time will turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will not be set the date. 1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I...and then press k to proceed to step 5. 16 First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. No Yes Time ...
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...Remove the memory card to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approximately 50 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 123). Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. chamber/memory card ...store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off and open the battery- Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is correctly oriented. 18 If a memory card is off (the power-on lamp ...
...Remove the memory card to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Slide the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approximately 50 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 123). Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. chamber/memory card ...store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off and open the battery- Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is correctly oriented. 18 If a memory card is off (the power-on lamp ...
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... or in the "lock" position. 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 formatted before formatting the memory card. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and ...press k. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be displayed. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is not formatted. Turn off . Unlock by hand. B The ...
... or in the "lock" position. 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 formatted before formatting the memory card. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and ...press k. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be displayed. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is not formatted. Turn off . Unlock by hand. B The ...