Nikon Coolpix S5 User Manual

							En
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Symbols and ConventionsTo  make it easier to fi nd the information you need, 
the following symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks tips, additional information 
that may be helpful when using the cam-
era.
This icon marks cautions, information that 
should be read before use to prevent dam-
age to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that 
should be read before using the camera.
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a vailable elsewhere in this manual or in the 
Q uick Start Guide .
 Memory Cards
Pi ctures taken with this camera can be stored in the 
camera’s internal memory or on removable memory 
cards.  If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures 
will be stored on the memory card and delete, play-
back, and format operations will apply only to the 
pictures on the memory card.  The memory card 
must be removed before the internal memory can 
be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pic-
tures.
Introduction
S cene and Scene Assist 
Modes
Basic Photography and 
Playback
Connecting to Televisions, 
Computers, and Printers
First Steps
Viewing Pictures on the 
Cam era
Menu Guide
Movies
Voice Recordings
Technical Notes
Ca mera Operations
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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:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon 
product to prevent possible injury.
WA R N INGS
  Turn off   in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual 
smell coming from the camera or AC adapt-
er, 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 
f or inspection.
 
  Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera 
or AC adapter could result in injury.  Re-
pairs should be performed only by quali-
fi  ed 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 
f or inspection after unplugging the prod-
uct and / or removing the battery.
 
  Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the pres-
ence of fl  ammable gas
Do  not use electronic equipment in the 
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could 
r esult in explosion or fi re.
 
  Handle the  camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of 
an infant or child.
 
  Keep out of reach of children
Pa rticular care should be taken to prevent 
infants from putting the batteries or other 
small parts into their mouths.  
 
Observe caution when handling batteries
  Batteries may leak or explode if improperly 
handled.  Observe the following precau-
tions when handling batteries for use in 
this product:
•  Before replacing the battery, turn the prod- uct off  .  If you are using the AC adapter, be 
sure it is unplugged.
•  Use only rechargeable Nikon  EN-EL8 lith- ium-ion batteries (supplied).  Charge the 
battery either by inserting it in the camera 
and connecting the supplied AC adapter, 
or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger 
(available separately).
•  When inserting the battery, do not attempt  to  insert it upside down or backwards.
•  Do not short or disassemble batteries.
•  Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to ex- cessive heat.
•  Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when trans- porting the battery.  Do not transport or 
store with metal objects such as necklaces 
or hairpins.
•  Batteries are prone to leakage when fully  discharged.  To avoid damage to the prod-
uct, 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 damaged batteries comes in  contact with clothing or skin, rinse immedi-
ately with plenty of water.
For Your Safety
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  Observe the following precautions when handling 
the AC adapter
•  Use only adapters designated for use with  this product.
•  Keep dry.  Failure to observe this precau- tion could result in fi re or electric shock.
•  Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug  should be removed with a dry cloth.  Con-
tinued use could result in fi re.
•  Do not handle the power cable or go near  the adapter during thunderstorms.  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 fl  ame.  
Should the insulation be damaged and the 
wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for in-
spection.  Failure to observe these precau-
tions could result in fi re or electric shock.
•  Do not handle the plug or battery charger  with wet hands.  Failure to observe this pre-
caution 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 main-
tain compliance with product regulations.  
 
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fi ngers 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 dam-
age the equipment.
 
  Observe caution when operating the  fl  ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s eyes 
could cause temporary visual impairment.  
Pa rticular care should be observed if pho-
to graphing infants, when the fl ash should 
be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the 
subject.
 
  Do not fi re the fl ash while it is touching a person 
or object
Such use can result in the person being 
burned, and / or their clothes igniting from 
the heat of the fl ash.
 
  Av oid contact with liquid crystal
Should the  monitor break, care should be 
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass 
and to prevent liquid crystal from the mon-
itor touching the skin or entering the eyes 
or mouth.
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Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference Causing 
Equipment Regulations. AT
TENTION
C et appareil numérique de la classe B respecte 
t outes les exigences du Règlement sur le maté-
r iel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
F ederal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
te ction against harmful interference in a resi-
dential 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 
r eception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off    and on, the user is encour-
aged 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 equip- ment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir- cuit diff  erent from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /   television technician for help. CA
UTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi  ed that any 
changes or modifi cations made to this device 
that are not expressly approved by Nikon Cor-
poration may void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by 
Ni kon for your equipment.  Using other inter-
face cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 
15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of California
W ARNING : 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 
re productive harm.  Wash hands after handling.
Nik on Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.  Tel.: 631-547-4200
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scribed in these manuals at any time and with-
out prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages 
resulting from the use of this product.
• While every eff  ort has been made to ensure 
that the information in these manuals is ac-
curate and complete, we would appreciate it 
we re y ou to bring any errors or omissions to 
the attention of the Nikon representative in 
y our area (address provided separately).
COOLPIX S5
Notices
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•  Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedDo  not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, 
securities, government bonds, or local govern-
ment bonds, even if such copies or reproduc-
tions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, 
coins, or securities which are circulated in a for-
eign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government 
has been obtained, the copying or reproduc-
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issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued 
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ments stipulated by law is prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on cop-
ies or reproductions of securities issued by 
private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift 
certifi cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon 
tickets, except when a minimum of necessary 
copies are to be provided for business use by 
a company.  Also, do not copy or reproduce 
passports issued by the government, licenses 
issued by public agencies and private groups, 
ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal 
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted 
creative works such as books, music, paint-
ings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, 
and photographs is governed by national and 
international copyright laws.  Do not use this 
product for the purpose of making illegal cop-
ies or to infringe copyright laws.
S ymbol 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.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by 
means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
P lease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-
in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data.  Deleted fi les can sometimes 
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially re-
sulting in the malicious use of personal image data.  Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s 
r esponsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data 
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refi ll it with images 
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky).  Be sure to also replace 
any pictures selected for the welcome screen.  Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to 
property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Table of Contents
F or Your Safety ........................................................................\
....................................... ...................................... ii
Notices .....................................................................\
.................................................. ............................................ iv
Introduction 1 Pa rts of the Camera ........................................................................\
................................... ................................. 2
T he Monitor ........................................................................\
........................................... ....................................... 6
T he COOL-STATION and AC Adapter ........................................................................\
....................... ............. 8
F irst Steps  10
I nserting the Battery ........................................................................\
................................. ...............................10
Charging the Battery ........................................................................\
.................................. .............................11
I nserting Memory Cards ........................................................................\
................................ .........................12
C amera Operations  14
Tu rning the Camera on and Off   ........................................................................\
...........................................14
Z oom ....................................................................\
...................................................... ...........................................15
F ocus and Shutter Release ........................................................................\
............................. .......................16
U sing Menus ........................................................................\
........................................... ....................................17
Basic Photography and Playback  18
 Mode ........................................................................\
................................................. ......................................18
V iewing Pictures ........................................................................\
...................................... ..................................19
U sing the Flash ........................................................................\
....................................... ...................................20
Ta king Pictures with the Self-Timer ........................................................................\
................... .................22
M acro Close-up Mode ........................................................................\
................................... ..........................23
One-Touch Portrait Mode ........................................................................\
............................... .......................24
Sc ene and Scene Assist Modes  26
Sc ene Mode ........................................................................\
............................................ ....................................26
Sc ene Assist Mode ........................................................................\
..................................... ...............................32
Movies  35
Recording Movies ........................................................................\
...................................... ...............................35
T he Movie Menu ........................................................................\
........................................ ...............................36
Mo vie Playback ........................................................................\
........................................ ..................................37
V oice Recordings  38
Vi ewing Pictures on the Camera  41
Vi ewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................\
......... ................... 41
D eleting Pictures ........................................................................\
..................................... ......................................................... 41
Ta king a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................................................\
................... ............................... 42
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ........................................................................\
........................ ..................................... 43
V oice Memos: Recording and Playback ........................................................................\
................... ........................... 44
Vi ewing Pictures by Date ........................................................................\
.............................. ............................................... 45
Pi ctmotion by muvee ........................................................................\
................................... ................................................. 48
C onnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers  52
V iewing Pictures on TV ........................................................................\
................................ ...........................52
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer ........................................................................\
........................ .................52
Pr inting Pictures ........................................................................\
..................................... ...................................55
Menu Guide  61 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ........................................................................\
................... .........61
I mage Mode ........................................................................\
............................................ ............................................................ 61
White Balance ........................................................................\
......................................... ............................................................ 62
Exp. +/– ........................................................................\
.............................................. ..................................................................... 63
C ontinuous ..............................................................\
...................................................... ............................................................... 63
Best Shot Selector (BSS) ........................................................................\
.............................. .................................................. 65
Sensitivity ......................................................................\
............................................. ................................................................... 65
C olor Options ........................................................................\
......................................... ............................................................. 66
AF Area Mode ........................................................................\
.......................................... ........................................................... 66
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................\
................... ..........67
Pr int Set ........................................................................\
............................................. ..................................................................... 67
Slide Show ........................................................................\
............................................ ................................................................ 68
D elete ......................................................................\
.................................................. ...................................................................... 68
Pr otect ......................................................................\
................................................. ...................................................................... 68
T ransfer Marking ........................................................................\
...................................... ......................................................... 68
Small Pic. ........................................................................\
............................................ .................................................................... 69
Co py .....................................................................\
..................................................... ....................................................................... 69
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ........................................................................\
.................... ...........70
M enus ...................................................................\
...................................................... ..................................................................... 70
Quick Startup ........................................................................\
......................................... ............................................................. 70
W elcome Screen ........................................................................\
........................................ ....................................................... 71
Date ......................................................................\
.................................................... ........................................................................\
. 71
Mo nitor Settings ........................................................................\
...................................... ......................................................... 73
Date Imprint ........................................................................\
.......................................... .............................................................. 74
AF Assist ........................................................................\
............................................. .................................................................... 75
Sound Settings ........................................................................\
........................................ ........................................................... 75
Blur Warning ........................................................................\
.......................................... .............................................................. 75
Auto Off   ........................................................................\
..................................................... ............................................................. 75
Fo rmat Memory/ Format Card ........................................................................\
............................ ..................................... 76
Language ...............................................................\
....................................................... ................................................................ 76
In te rface ...................................................................\
.................................................. .................................................................... 76
Reset all ........................................................................\
............................................. ...................................................................... 76
Fi rm ware Version ........................................................................\
...................................... ........................................................ 76
T echnical Notes  77
Optional Accessories ........................................................................\
.................................. .............................77
Ca ring for the Camera ........................................................................\
................................. ............................78
Error Messages ........................................................................\
........................................ ...................................80
Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................\
..................................................... .................................83
Appendix ...............................................................\
....................................................... .......................................86
Specifi  cations ................................................................\
...................................................... ...............................91
I ndex ...................................................................\
...................................................... .............................................94
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Ni kon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-
tronic circuitry.  Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, bat-
te ries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera 
are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of 
this electronic circuitry.
T
HE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. 
F or more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon 
dealer.
EN-EL8 
r echargeable 
battery 
* Holographic  seal : Identifi es this 
device as an authentic Nikon 
product.
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