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    Introduction
    First Steps
    LBasic Photography and Playback:
    Auto Mode
    K nShooting Suited for the Scene
    - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
    FAnti-shake Mode
    AOne-Touch Portrait Mode
    iMore on Playback
    TMovies
    OVoice Recordings
    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
    mShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
    Technical Notes
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    Introduction
    Introduction
    For Your Safety
    To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
    read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
    equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod-
    uct will read them.
    The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
    listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
    WARNINGS
    Turn off in the event of mal-
    function
    Should you notice smoke or an
    unusual smell coming from the cam-
    era or AC adapter, unplug the AC
    adapter and, remove the battery
    immediately, taking care to avoid
    burns. Continued operation could
    result in injury. After removing or
    disconnecting the power source,
    take the equipment to a Nikon-
    authorized service representative for
    inspection.
    Do not disassemble
    Touching the internal parts of the
    camera or AC adapter could result
    in injury. Repairs should be per-
    formed only by qualified techni-
    cians. Should the camera or AC
    adapter break open as the result of
    a fall or other accident, take the
    product to a Nikon-authorized ser-
    vice representative for inspection
    after unplugging the product and/or
    removing the battery.Do not use the camera or AC
    adapter in the presence of
    flammable gas
    Do not use electronic equipment in
    the presence of flammable gas, as
    this could result in explosion or fire.
    Handle the camera strap
    with care
    Never place the strap around the
    neck of an infant or child.
    Keep out of reach of chil-
    dren
    Particular care should be taken to
    prevent infants from putting the
    battery or other small parts into
    their mouths.
    This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this 
    Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
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    For Your Safety
    Introduction
    Observe caution when han-
    dling the battery
    The battery may leak or explode if
    improperly handled. Observe the
    following precautions when han-
    dling the battery for use in this
    product:
    • Before replacing the battery, turn
    the product off. If you are using
    the AC adapter, be sure it is
    unplugged.
    • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion
    Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge
    the battery by inserting it in a Bat-
    tery Charger MH-62 (supplied).
    • When inserting the battery, do
    not attempt to insert it upside
    down or backwards.
    • Do not short or disassemble the
    battery or attempt to remove or
    break the battery insulation or
    casing.
    • Do not expose the battery to
    flame or to excessive heat.
    • Do not immerse in or expose to
    water.
    • Replace the terminal cover when
    transporting the battery. Do not
    transport or store with metal
    objects such as necklaces or hair-
    pins.
    • The battery is prone to leakage
    when fully discharged. To avoid
    damage to the product, be sure
    to remove the battery when no
    charge remains.
    • Discontinue use immediately
    should you notice any change inthe battery, such as discoloration
    or deformation.
    • If liquid from the damaged bat-
    tery comes in contact with cloth-
    ing or skin, rinse immediately with
    plenty of water.
    Observe the following pre-
    cautions when handling the
    battery charger
    • Keep dry. Failure to observe this
    precaution could result in fire or
    electric shock.
    • Dust on or near the metal parts of
    the plug should be removed with
    a dry cloth. Continued use could
    result in fire.
    • Do not handle the power cable or
    go near the battery charger dur-
    ing thunderstorms. Failure to
    observe this precaution could
    result in electric shock.
    •Do not damage, modify, forc-
    ibly tug or bend the power
    cable, place it under heavy
    objects, or expose it to heat or
    flame. Should the insulation be
    damaged and the wires become
    exposed, take it to a Nikon-autho-
    rized service representative for
    inspection. Failure to observe
    these precautions could result in
    fire or electric shock.
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    For Your Safety
    Introduction
    • Do not handle the plug or battery
    charger with wet hands. Failure to
    observe this precaution could
    result in electric shock.
    Use appropriate cables
    When connecting cables to the
    input and output jacks, use only the
    cables provided or sold by Nikon for
    the purpose, to maintain compli-
    ance with product regulations.
    Handle moving parts with
    care
    Be careful that your fingers or other
    objects are not pinched by the lens
    cover or other moving parts.
    CD-ROMs
    The CD-ROMs supplied with this
    device should not be played back on
    audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
    ROMs on an audio CD player could
    cause hearing loss or damage the
    equipment.
    Observe caution when using
    the flash
    Using the flash close to your sub-
    ject’s eyes could cause temporary
    visual impairment. Particular care
    should be observed if photograph-
    ing infants, when the flash should
    be no less than one meter (39 in.)
    from the subject.Do not operate the flash
    with the flash window
    touching a person or object
    Failure to observe this precaution
    could result in burns or fire.
    Avoid contact with liquid
    crystal
    Should the monitor break, care
    should be taken to avoid injury
    caused by broken glass and to pre-
    vent liquid crystal from the monitor
    touching the skin or entering the
    eyes or mouth.
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    Introduction
    Notices
    Notice for Customers in the
    U.S.A.
    Federal Communications Com-
    mission (FCC) Radio Frequency
    Interference Statement
    This equipment has been tested and
    found to comply with the limits for a
    Class B digital device, pursuant to
    Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim-
    its are designed to provide reason-
    able protection against harmful
    interference in a residential installa-
    tion. This equipment generates,
    uses, and can radiate radio fre-
    quency energy and, if not installed
    and used in accordance with the
    instructions, may cause harmful
    interference to radio communica-
    tions. However, there is no guaran-
    tee that interference will not occur
    in a particular installation. If this
    equipment does cause harmful
    interference to radio or television
    reception, which can be deter-
    mined by turning the equipment off
    and on, the user is encouraged to
    try to correct the interference by
    one or more of the following mea-
    sures:
    • Reorient or relocate the receiving
    antenna.
    • Increase the separation between
    the equipment and receiver.
    • Connect the equipment into an
    outlet on a circuit different from
    that to which the receiver is con-
    nected.• Consult the dealer or an experi-
    enced radio/television technician
    for help.
    CAUTIONS
    Modifications
    The FCC requires the user to be
    notified that any changes or modifi-
    cations made to this device that are
    not expressly approved by Nikon
    Corporation may void the user’s
    authority to operate the equipment.
    Interface Cables
    Use the interface cables sold or pro-
    vided by Nikon for your equipment.
    Using other interface cables may
    exceed the limits of Class B Part 15
    of the FCC rules.
    Notice for customers in the State
    of California
    WARNING: Handling the cord on
    this product will expose you to lead,
    a chemical known to the State of
    California to cause birth defects or
    other reproductive harm. Wash
    hands after handling.
    Nikon Inc.,
    1300 Walt Whitman Road 
    Melville, New York 11747-3064 
    USA
    Tel: 631-547-4200
    COOLPIX S50
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    Notices
    Introduction
    Notice for customers in Canada
    CAUTION
    This Class B digital apparatus com-
    plies with Canadian ICES-003.
    ATTENTION
    Cet appareil numérique de la classe
    B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
    du Canada.
    Symbol for Separate Collec-
    tion in European Countries
    This symbol indicates that
    this product is to be col-
    lected separately.
    The following apply only to
    users in European coun-
    tries:
    • This product is designated for
    separate collection at an appropri-
    ate collection point. Do not dis-
    pose of as household waste.
    • For more information, contact the
    retailer or the local authorities in
    charge of waste management.
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    Introduction
    Table of Contents
    Introduction .....................................................................................................ii
    For Your Safety .................................................................................................. ii
    WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii
    Notices................................................................................................................ v
    About This Manual ............................................................................................ 1
    Information and Precautions ............................................................................ 2
    Parts of the Camera........................................................................................... 4
    Attaching the Camera Strap .......................................................................... 4
    The Monitor ....................................................................................................... 6
    Shooting ....................................................................................................... 6
    Playback ........................................................................................................ 7
    Basic Operations ................................................................................................ 8
    The i (shooting/playback) Button ............................................................... 8
    The C (mode) Button .............................................................................. 8
    The Rotary Multi Selector .............................................................................. 9
    The m Button ......................................................................................... 10
    Help Displays ............................................................................................... 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
    L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode........................................20
    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode.............................. 20
    Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................................................................... 22
    Step 3 Focus and Shoot ................................................................................... 24
    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ............................................................ 26
    Using the Flash ................................................................................................ 28
    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ............................................................... 30
    Macro Close-up Mode ..................................................................................... 31
    Exposure Compensation ................................................................................. 32
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    Table of Contents
    Introduction
    K nShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, 
    Scene Mode ..........................................................................................33
    High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ..................................................................... 33
    Scene Modes .................................................................................................... 34
    Features ...................................................................................................... 35
    F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................42
    Shooting in Anti-shake Mode......................................................................... 42
    A One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................................................43
    Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................... 43
    The One-Touch Portrait Menu........................................................................ 44
    i More on Playback.....................................................................................45
    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ........................................... 45
    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback ............................... 46
    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................ 47
    Editing Pictures ................................................................................................ 48
    Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ........................................... 49
    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................. 50
    H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ............................................................... 51
    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ......................................................... 52
    Viewing Pictures by Date ................................................................................ 53
    Pictmotion by muvee ...................................................................................... 57
    T Movies .......................................................................................................62
    Recording Movies ............................................................................................ 62
    The Movie Menu ............................................................................................. 63
    Selecting Movie Options .............................................................................. 64
    Time-Lapse Movies ...................................................................................... 65
    Stop-Motion Movies .................................................................................... 66
    Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................ 67
    Movie Playback ................................................................................................ 68
    Deleting Movie Files .................................................................................... 68
    O Voice Recordings ........................................................................................69
    Making Voice Recordings ............................................................................... 69
    Playing Voice Recordings ................................................................................ 71
    Copying Voice Recordings .............................................................................. 73
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