Nikon Coolpix S51 User Manual
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119 Image/Sound File and Folder Names Technical Notes • Pictmotion movies (c56) are stored under the “NKST” folder in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by “PRJCT” (e.g., “101PRJCT”). Each folder contains the picture and sound files for a single Pictmotion movie. • Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the medium is formatted (c113) or a new memory card inserted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
120 Technical Notes Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. jKeep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. jDo Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. jHandle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. jDo Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. jKeep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry. jAvoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. jTurn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
121 Caring for the Camera Technical Notes jThe Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; c4, 30, 111) used in the self- timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: kThe Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (c12). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally. • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 °C / 59 to 77 °F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage. • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
122 Caring for the Camera Technical Notes Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: • Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F) • Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 % To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. kNotes on the Monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected. • When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. LensAvoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner. MonitorRemove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. BodyUse a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
123 Technical Notes Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. DisplayProblemSolutionc S (blinks)Clock not set. Set clock. 105 wBattery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery.12 K Warning! Battery exhausted.Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery.12 p (● blinks red)Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 24, 25 25 I Warning!! please wait for the camera to finish recording. yCamera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete.Wait until message clears from display automatically when recording is complete.25 K Memory card is write protected.Write-protect switch is in “lock” position.Slide write-protect to “write” position.19 No card present.Pictmotion mode selected when no memory card is inserted.Insert memory card. 18 I This card cannot be used.Error accessing memory card.• Use approved card. • Check that connectors are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.117 18 18 I Warning!This card cannot be read. I Card is not formatted.Format card? No YesMemory card has not been formatted for use in camera.Choose [Yes] and press d to format card, or turn camera off and replace card.19 K Out of memory.Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or sound files. • Insert new memory card.•Remove memory card and use internal memory. 87 26, 66, 70 18 19 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
124 Error Messages Technical Notes I Image cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.113 Camera has run out of file numbers.• Insert new memory card.• Format internal memory or memory card.18 113 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.Choose picture 640 × 480 pixels or larger, or picture taken at an image mode setting other than [16:9].49, 50, 87 Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination.99 I Sound file cannot be saved.Camera has run out of file numbers.• Insert new memory card.• Format internal memory or memory card.18 113 K Image can not be modified.Edited image, pictures taken when [16:9] is applied in the image mode setting, or movies, cannot be enhanced using D-Lighting.Copies from D-Lighting, crop, or small picture option, pictures taken when [16:9] is applied in the image mode setting, or movies, cannot be adjusted using D- Lighting.48 K Cannot record movie.Time out error while recording movie.Choose memory card with faster write speed.117 K Memory contains no images.• No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card. • Memory card does not contain pictures or sound file.– To copy picture or sound file from internal memory to memory card, press m. The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed.– 100, 71 K No sound file. K File contains no image data.File not created with COOLPIX S51.View file on computer or other device. – I This file cannot be played back. DisplayProblemSolutionc Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
125 Error Messages Technical Notes K All images are hidden.Date and time are not set for pictures to be displayed by calendar mode or list by date mode.–– Pictmotion cannot be created.Error occurred when creating Pictmotion movie.Start creating Pictmotion movie from the beginning.56 Pictmotion cannot be played back.Pictmotion files have been deleted or moved.Delete affected Pictmotion movie.58 K This image cannot be deleted.Picture is protected. Disable protection. 99 K New city is in the current time zone.Destination in same time zone as home.–107 Lens error JLens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative.20 Lens cover error JFinger or other obstruction prevents lens cover from opening.Turn camera off and remove obstruction.4, 120 I Communications errorAudio video/USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing.If Nikon Transfer displays error, click [OK] to exit. Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable.73, 78 Transfer option incorrect. If using Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader to transfer pictures.75 System error JError has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative.14, 20 DisplayProblemSolutionc Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
126 Error Messages Technical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Iv Printer error. Check printer status.Running out of ink or printer error.Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select [Resume] and press d to resume printing.*– Iv Printer error: check paperSpecified size of paper is not loaded in printer.Load the specified paper, select [Resume], and press d to resume printing.*– Iv Printer error: paper jamPaper has jammed in the printer.Eject the jammed paper, select [Resume], and press d to resume printing.*– Iv Printer error: out of paperNo paper is loaded in printer.Load the specified paper, select [Resume], and press d to resume printing.*– Iv Printer error: check inkInk error. Check ink, select [Resume], and press d to resume printing.*– Iv Printer error: out of inkInk cartridge is empty. Replace ink, select [Resume], and press d to resume printing.*– Iv Printer error: file corruptAn error caused by the image file has occurred.Select [Cancel] and press d to cancel printing. – DisplayProblemSolutionc Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
127 Technical Notes Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply ProblemCause/Solutionc Monitor is blank • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via audio video/USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio video/USB cable.20 20 21, 24 29 73 72 Monitor is hard to read • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor. • Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor brightens when controls are used.108 122 21 Camera turns off without warning• Battery is low. • Camera has turned off automatically to save power. • Battery is cold.20 121 Date and time of recording are not correct• Pictures recorded before clock has been set, and “Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting, will have time stamp of “00/00/ 0000 00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be dated “01/01/2007 00:00.” • Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required.16 105 No indicators displayed in monitor[Hide info] is selected for [Photo info]. Select [Show info].108 [Date imprint] not available Camera clock has not been set. 16, 105 Date not appearing on pictures even when [Date imprint] is enabledDate does not appear on movies or on pictures taken using F. 40, 61 Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 106 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
128 Troubleshooting Technical Notes Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected. Shooting ProblemCause/Solutionc No picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed• When camera is in playback mode, press i or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press m. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.26 10 20 29 Camera cannot focus • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set [AF assist] in the setup menu to [Auto]. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again. 25 111 20 Pictures are blurred • Use flash. • Use high-sensitivity shooting mode. • Use vibration reduction. •Use A. • Use tripod and self-timer.28 33 111 92 30 Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flashFlash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off.29 Flash does not fire • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. •T mode other than [Stop-motion movie] is selected. • [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous], or [On] is selected for [BSS].28 34 61 91, 92 Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies.61 Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous].91 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals