Nikon Camera Coolpix S33 Reference Manual

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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, Melvil le, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE....

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Introduction•Make sure to read the following instru ctions as well as the instructions 
provided in “Caring for the Product” ( A99).
Notes About Shockproof Performance
This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house te st (drop test from a height of 1.5 m 
(5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F 
Method 516.5-Shock*.
This test does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that 
the camera will be free from dama ge or trouble under all conditions.
Changes in...

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bIf the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure 
by dropping or hitting it, or by placing heavy objects on it, the 
waterproof performance is not guaranteed.
• If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is  recommended to consult your retailer 
or Nikon-authorized service represen tative to confirm the waterproof 
performance (charged service).
- Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or  throw it at a water surface.
- Do not use the...

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•If a foreign substance such as suntan  oil, sunscreen lotion, hot spring water, 
bath mix powder, detergent, soap, organic solvent, oil, or alcohol adheres to 
the camera, immediately wipe it off. Fai lure to do so may cause the camera 
exterior to deteriorate.
• Do not leave the camera  in high-temperature conditi ons of 40°C (104°F) or 
more (in particular,  a place exposed to direct sunl ight, inside the cabin of a 
car, on a boat, on the beach, or near  a heating device) for a long...

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Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater
After using the camera underwater or at the beach or other sandy or dusty 
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or  salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened 
with fresh water and dry thoroughly within 60 minutes.
If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreign 
substances adhere to it, this could ca use damage, discoloration, corrosion, a 
bad smell or deteri oration of waterproof performance.
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3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off 
any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use 
the blower to remove any foreign substances.
•If you open the cover before the  camera is thoroughly dried, water 
droplets may fall on th e memory card or battery.
The water droplets may also seep  inside the battery-chamber/memory 
card slot cover (in locations such as  waterproof...

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Notes About Operating Temperature and 
Humidity and Condensation
The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10°C – +40°C 
(14°F–104°F).
When you use the camera in cold climate regions, observe the following 
precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use.
•The performance of the batteries (number of pictures shot and shooting 
time) will drop temporarily.
• If the camera is in a very cold state, the performance may drop temporarily, 
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................  i
Read This First .............................................................................................................................. i
Other Information .........................................................................................................................................  i
How to Attach the Camera Strap...

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ....................................................... 14
Point and Shoot................................................................................................................ ....... 14
The Shutter-release Button ..................................................................................................... ............ 15
Using the Zoom...

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Playback Features.................................................................................................... 43
Playback Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 43
Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................. . 44
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)...