Nikon Coolpix S560 User Manual

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
CPlayback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
CPower on by pressing c
If the c is pressed continuously while the power is OFF, the power will be switched ON and 
playback mode will be started up.
CViewing Pictures
•Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
•Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3-3.5 m (1-11.5 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all 
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.2 m (2-7.2 ft.) 
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose the desired 
flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the...

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
BThe W (Off) IndicatorTurn Vibration reduction (A123) off when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is 
poor and the flash is OFF (W): 
•Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).
•The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused 
by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
BNote on Using the FlashWhen using the flash...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. 
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration 
reduction (A123) off when using a tripod.
1Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and 
press k.
10s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions 
(such as weddings)
2s (two seconds): Suited for preventing...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm 
(11.8 in.).
1Press p (macro mode).
The macro menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to choose ON and press 
k.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the 
current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k 
within a few...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press the multi selector o (exposure 
compensation).
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Use the multi selector to adjust exposure.
•When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure 
compensation to “+” side.
•When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure 
compensation to “-” side.
•Exposure...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Using the Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The 
following scene modes are available.
Setting the Scene Mode
1Press r to display the favorite 
menu, use the multi selector to 
choose C and press k.
2Press d to display the scene 
menu screen, choose the desired 
scene and press k.
3Frame the subject and shoot.
DImage Mode
Image mode (A95) can be set in the Scene menu. Changes 
made to these...

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Using the Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
CIcons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A28); n, self-timer 
(A30); p, macro mode (A31); o, exposure compensation (A32).
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands 
out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking 
skin tones.
•Focus will be set on people's faces...

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Using the Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.
1Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A123) off when using a tripod.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to 
save an image...

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Using the Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A123) off when using a tripod.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to 
save an image will be longer than usual.
g Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, 
beaches, or sunlit...