Nikon Coolpix S51 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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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
AOne-Touch Portrait Mode
iMore on Playback
TMovies
Voice 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 
product 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 
Malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an 
unusual smell coming from the 
camera 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 
performed only by qualified 
technicians. Should the camera or 
AC adapter break open as the result 
of a fall or other accident, take the 
product to a Nikon-authorized 
service 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 
Children
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 
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if 
improperly handled. Observe the 
following precautions when 
handling 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 
Battery 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 
hairpins.
• 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 in the battery, such as discoloration 
or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged 
battery comes in contact with 
clothing or skin, rinse immediately 
with plenty of water.
Observe the following 
precautions 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 
during lightening storms. Failure 
to observe this precaution could 
result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly 
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-authorized 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 
compliance 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 
subject’s eyes could cause 
temporary visual impairment. 
Particular care should be observed if 
photographing 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 
prevent 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 
Commission (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 
limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
• 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 
connected.• Consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/television 
technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be 
notified that any changes or 
modifications 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 
provided 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 S51
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Notices
Introduction
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus 
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe 
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 
du Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection 
in European Countries
This symbol indicates that 
this product is to be 
collected separately.
The following apply only to 
users in European 
countries:
• This product is designated for 
separate collection at an 
appropriate collection point. Do 
not dispose 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 n Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, 
Scene Mode ..........................................................................................33
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ..................................................................... 33
Scene Modes .................................................................................................... 34
Features ...................................................................................................... 35
A One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................................................42
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................... 42
The One-Touch Portrait Menu........................................................................ 43
i More on Playback.....................................................................................44
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ........................................... 44
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback ............................... 45
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................ 46
Editing Pictures ................................................................................................ 47
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ........................................... 48
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................. 49
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ............................................................... 50
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ......................................................... 51
Viewing Pictures by Date ................................................................................ 52
Pictmotion by muvee ...................................................................................... 56
T Movies .......................................................................................................61
Recording Movies ............................................................................................ 61
The Movie Menu ............................................................................................. 62
Selecting Movie Options .............................................................................. 63
Stop-Motion Movies .................................................................................... 64
Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................ 65
Movie Playback ................................................................................................ 66
Deleting Movie Files .................................................................................... 66
 Voice Recordings ........................................................................................67
Making Voice Recordings ............................................................................... 67
Playing Voice Recordings ................................................................................ 69
Copying Voice Recordings .............................................................................. 71
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