Nikon Camera Coolpix S33 Reference Manual

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Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For 
Your Safety” (Av-vii) and “ Shockpr oof, Waterproof, Dustproof, 
Condensation” ( Ax-xv) when using or storing the device.
The Camera
Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the CameraThe product may malfunction if subjected to  strong shock or vibration. In addition, 
do not touch or apply force to the lens.
Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as wh en 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.
Keep Away from Stro ng Magnetic FieldsDo not use or store this device in the vi cinity of equipment that generates strong 
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.  Doing so could result in loss of data or 
camera malfunction.
Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended PeriodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or othe r strong light sources for extended periods 
when using or storing the  camera. Intense light may cause the image sensor to 
deteriorate or produce a white  blur effect in photographs.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power 
Source or Memory Card
Do not remove the battery while the produc t is on, or while images are being saved 
or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these  circumstances could result in loss of data 
or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
Notes About the Monitor• Monitors and electronic viewfinders are co nstructed with extremely high precision; 
at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, wi th no more than 0.01% being missing or 
defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, 
red, blue, or green) or always  off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect 
on images recorded with the device.
• Images in the monitor may be diffic ult to see under bright lighting.
• Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. 
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.
Caring for the Product 
						

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The Battery
Precautions for Use•Note that the battery may become hot after use.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temper atures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C 
(104°F) as this could cause damage or malfunction.
• If you notice any abnormalities such as ex cessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell 
coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or 
Nikon-authorized service representative.
• After removing the battery from the camera  or optional battery charger, put the 
battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it.
Charging the BatteryCheck the battery level before using the camera and replace or ch arge the battery if 
necessary. 
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 
95°F) before use.
• A high battery temperature may prevent th e battery from charging properly or 
completely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may 
become hot after use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. 
When charging the battery inserted into this camera using the Charging AC 
Adapter or a computer, the battery is no t charged at battery temperatures below 
5°C (41°F) or above 55°C (131°F).
• When the battery temperature is be tween 45°C–55°C (113°F–131°F), the 
chargeable capaci ty may decrease.
• Do not continue charging once the battery  is fully charged as this will result in 
reduced battery performance. 
• The battery temperature may increase during charging. However, this is not a 
malfunction.
Carrying Spare BatteriesWhenever possible, carry fully charged sp are batteries when taking pictures on 
important occasions.
Using the Battery When ColdOn cold days, the capacity of batteries tend s to decrease. If an exhausted battery is 
used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a 
warm place and exchange as necessary.  Once warmed, a cold battery may recover 
some of its charge.
Battery TerminalsDirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the 
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Charging an Exhausted BatteryTurning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera 
may result in reduced battery life. Ch arge the exhausted battery before use.
Storing the Battery•Always remove the battery from the camera  or optional battery charger when it is 
not being used. Minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery while it is in 
the camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and 
complete loss of function.
• Recharge the battery at least once ever y six months and completely exhaust it 
before returning it to storage.
• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order  to insulate it and store it in a cool place. 
The battery should be stored in a dry lo cation with an ambient temperature of 
15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold 
locations.
Battery LifeA marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at 
room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new 
battery.
Recycling Used BatteriesReplace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable 
resource. Please recy cle used batteries in accord ance with local regulations.
The Charging AC Adapter
•The Charging AC Adapter EH-71P/EH-71PCH is for use only with compatible 
devices. Do not use with another make or model of device.
• Do not use any USB cable other than  the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other 
than the UC-E21 could result in over heating, fire or electric shock.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter 
other than Charging AC Adapter EH-71P/EH-71PCH, and do not use a 
commercially available USB-AC adapte r or a battery charger for a mobile 
phone. Failure to observe this precaution  could result in overheating or in 
damage to the camera.
• The EH-71P/EH-71PCH is compatible with AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical 
outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially 
available) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult 
your travel agency. 
						

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Memory Cards
Precautions for Use•Use only Secure Digital memory card s. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A120) for 
recommended memory cards.
• Be sure to follow the precautions descri bed in the documentation included with 
the memory card.
• Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.
Formatting•Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into 
this camera, be sure to format it with  this camera. We recommend formatting new 
memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera.
• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and 
other data on the memory card.  Be sure to make copies of any images you wish 
to keep before formatting the memory card.
• If the message  Card is not formatted. Format card?  is displayed when the 
camera is turned on, the memory card must  be formatted. If there is data that you 
do not want to delete,  press flexible button 4 ( S No ). Copy the necessary data to a 
computer, etc. To start formatting, press flexible button 3 ( R Yes ).
• Do not perform the following during forma tting, while data is being written to or 
deleted from the memory card, or during  data transfer to a computer. Failure to 
observe this precaution could result in the  loss of data or in damage to the camera 
or memory card:
- Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the battery  or memory card.
- Turn off the camera.
- Disconnect th e AC adapter. 
						

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Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. 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. Do not store the camera in any of the following locations:
•Places that are poorly ventilated or  subject to humidity of over 60%
• Exposed to temperatures above 50° C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F)
• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as 
televisions or radios
For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” ( A100) in 
”Caring for the Product” ( A99).
Cleaning and Storage
Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with 
a blower (typically a small device wi
th a rubber bulb attached to one 
end that is pumped to produce a st ream 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 an d working toward the edges. If this 
fails, clean the lens using a cloth  lightly dampened with commercial 
lens cleaner.
Monitor Remove 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.
Body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a 
soft, dry cloth.
Do not stick sharp objects into the microphone or speaker holes. 
When the inside of the camera is damaged, waterproof performance 
will be lost.
See ”Notes About Waterproof 
and Dustproof Performances” ( Ax) 
and ”Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater” (A xiii) for more 
information.
Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause 
damage not covered by the warranty. 
						

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Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.
Error Messages
DisplayCause/SolutionA
Battery temperature is 
elevated. The camera 
will turn off. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until 
the camera or battery temperature has 
cooled before resuming use. –
The camera will turn off 
to prevent overheating.
Memory card is write 
protected.
The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” 
position. –
This card cannot be 
used. An error occurred while accessing the 
memory card.
•
Use an approved memory card.
• Check that the terminals are clean.
• Confirm that the memory card is correctly 
inserted. 7, 120
This card cannot be 
read.
Card is not formatted. 
Format card? The memory card has not been formatted for 
use in the camera.
Formatting deletes all data saved on the 
memory card. If you need to keep copies of 
any images, make sure to press flexible 
button 4 (
S No ) and save the copies to a 
computer or other medium before 
formatting the memory card. Press flexible 
button 3 ( R Yes ) to format the memory card. 102
Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card. 7, 18
Image cannot be saved. An error occurred while saving the image.
Insert a new memory card or format the 
memory card or internal memory.
85
The camera has run out of file numbers.
Insert a new memory card or format the 
memory card or internal memory. 85
There is insufficient space to save the copy.
Delete images from the destination. 18
No further pictures can 
be graded. 200 images have already been graded or 
added to favorites.
Remove some grades or remove some 
images from favorites. 59, 61, 
63, 65 
Album is full. No further 
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Image cannot be modified.Check that the images can be edited. 49, 112
Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the 
movie on the memory card.
Select a memory card with a faster write speed.
76, 120
Memory contains no 
images. There are no images in the internal memory 
or on the memory card.
•
Remove the memory card to play back 
images in the internal memory.
• To copy the images saved in the camera’s 
internal memory to the memory card, 
select  Copy in the retouch menu. 8
71
File contains no image 
data. The file was not created or edited with this 
camera.
The file cannot be viewed on this camera.
View the file using a computer or the device 
used to create or edit this file.
–
All images are hidden.
There are no images availa ble for a slide show, etc.67
Lens error. 
Try again after turning 
the camera off and on. If the error persists, co
ntact your retailer or 
Nikon-authorized service representative. 107
Communications error An error occurred while communicating with 
the printer.
Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable.92
System error An error occurred in the camera’s internal 
circuitry.
Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the 
battery, and turn the camera on. If the error 
persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative. 107
Printer error: check 
printer status. After solving the problem, press flexible 
button 3 (
R Resume ) to resume printing.* –
Printer error: check 
paper. Load the specified size of paper and press 
flexible button 3 (
R Resume ) to resume 
printing.* –
Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper and press flexible 
button 3 (
R Resume ) to resume printing.* –
Printer error: out of 
paper. Load the specified size of paper and press 
flexible button 3 (
R Resume ) to resume 
printing.* –
DisplayCause/SolutionA 
						

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* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and 
information.
Printer error: check ink.
There is a problem with the printer’s ink.
Check the ink and press flexible button 3 (
R 
Resume ) to resume printing.* –
Printer error: out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge and press flexible 
button 3 (
R Resume ) to resume printing.* –
Printer error: file corrupt. There is a problem with the image file to be 
printed.
Press flexible button 4 (
S Cancel ) to cancel 
printing. –
DisplayCause/SolutionA 
						

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If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service 
representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
ProblemCause/SolutionA
The camera is on but 
does not respond. Wait for recording to end.
If the problem persists
, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and 
reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are 
using an AC adapter, di sconnect and reconnect 
the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being 
recorded will be lost, data that have already 
been recorded will not be affected by removing 
or disconnecting  the power source. –
The camera cannot 
be turned on. The battery is exhausted. 7, 9, 100
The camera turns off 
without warning. •
The camera automatically turns off to save 
power (auto off function).
• The camera and battery may not work 
properly at low temperatures.
• The inside of the camera has become hot. 
Leave the camera off until the inside of the 
camera has cooled, and then try turning it on 
again. 15
100
–
The monitor is blank. •
The camera is off.
• The camera automatically turns off to save 
power (auto off function).
• The flash lamp flashes while the flash is 
charging. Wait until ch arging is complete.
• The camera is connected to a TV or computer. 11
15
–
–
The camera 
becomes hot. The camera may become hot when used for an 
extended period of time
 to shoot movies or 
when used in a hot environment; this is not a 
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The battery inserted 
in the camera cannot 
be charged.•
Confirm all connections.
•
When connected to a computer, the camera may 
not charge for any of the reasons described below.
- Off  is selected for  Charge by computer  in 
the camera settings menu.
- Battery charging stops if the camera is  turned off.
- Battery charging is not possible if the  camera’s display language and date and 
time have not been set, or the date and 
time were reset after the camera’s clock 
battery was exhausted. Use the Charging 
AC Adapter to charge the battery.
- Battery charging may stop when the  computer enters sleep mode.
- Depending on the computer specifications, 
settings, and status,  battery charging may 
not be possible. 9
87
–
11, 13
–
–
The monitor is hard 
to read. •
Adjust the monitor brightness.
• The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. 82
103
E  flashes on the 
screen. •
If the camera clock has not been set,  E 
flashes on the shootin g screen, and images 
and movies saved before the clock is set are 
dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/2015 
00:00” respectively. Th e shooting date and 
time of still images is not displayed during 
playback. Set the correct time and date for 
Date and time  in the camera settings menu.
• The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary 
watches or clocks. Periodically compare the 
time of the camera clock with that of a more 
accurate timepiece and reset as required. 3, 80
Date and time of 
recording are not 
correct.
Date stamp  not 
available. Date and time
 has not been set in the camera 
settings menu. 80
Date not stamped on 
images even when 
Date stamp  is 
enabled. •
The current shooting mo de does not support 
Date stamp .
• The date cannot be stamped on movies. 82
ProblemCause/SolutionA