Nikon Coolpix S5 Users Manual

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The Setup Menu
 T he Clock Battery
The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, 
and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.
  Welcome Screen
Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.  This option 
is only available when  Off  is selected for  Quick Startup .
Option Description
Nikon COOLPIX logo displayed at start-up.
A nimation Animation displayed at start-up.
S elect an 
image Select picture from internal memory or memory card.  Copy of selected image 
is created for use in welcome screen and remains when original is deleted or 
memory card is removed.
 
Date
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
O ption Description
Date Set camera clock to current date and time (see below).
T ime zone Choose home (
) or travel destination () time zone ( 
90); turn daylight 
saving time on or off  .
Selecting Date displays the menu shown in Step 1.  Follow the steps below to set 
the camera clock to the current date and time.
2
S elect  Month.  Repeat steps 1–2 to edit 
M onth,  Year, hour, and minute.
1
Edit  Day  (order of  Day,  Month,
and  Year may diff  er).
4
Choose date display order.  Press  to 
r eturn to setup menu.
3
S elect  D M Y .
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The Setup Menu
Selecting  Time zone  from the  Date menu displays the dialog shown in Step 1.  Fol-
low the steps below to set the clock to the time in a new time zone.
2
S et clock to time in travel time zone.
1
H ighlight . 
4
Highlight travel destination time zone.
3
Display map of world time zones. 
5Set clock to time in new time zone.   is dis-
played when camera is in shooting mode.  
To  r eset clock to home time zone, select 
 
in time zone menu (Step 1).  To turn daylight 
saving time in selected zone on or off  , high-
light  DaylightSaving  and press 
.  Clock 
will automatically be advanced one hour.  
Pr ess 
 button to exit to shooting or play-
back.
To  change the home time zone, select  in Step 1 and follow Steps 2–5.
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The Setup Menu
  Monitor Settings
The following options are available:
O ption Description
Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor.
Brightness Choose from fi ve settings for monitor brightness (default is 4).
Photo Info
The following display options are available:
Option Description D
isplay
S hooting mode Playback mode
Show info I
ndicators are displayed in 
monitor (
 6–7).
Auto  info Indicators are displayed for 5 s.
Hide info I
ndicators are not displayed in 
monitor.
Fr aming grid I
ndicators are displayed in 
monitor.  In   mode, framing 
gr id is displayed to help frame 
pictures; other indicators are 
displayed for 5 
s.
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The Setup Menu
  Date Imprint
I mprint date information on pictures as they are taken.
O ption Description
Off   Time and date do not appear on pictures.
Date Date or date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this op-
tion is in eff ect.
Date and time
Date counter Time stamp shows number of days between date of shooting and se-
lected date (see below).
At settings other than 
Off , the option selected is indicated by an icon in the moni-
t or during shooting (
 6–7).
 Date Counter
Pi ctures taken while this option is in eff  ect are imprinted with 
the number of days remaining until or the number of days 
elapsed since a specifi ed date.  Use it to track the growth of a 
child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
Stored  dates Up to three dates can be stored.  To 
set, highlight, press rotary multi se-
lector to right, and enter date ( 
71).  To select, highlight and press 
 button.
Display 
options H
ighlight  Number of days , Years and days , or Yrs, 
mnths, days  and press  button.
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.
 Date Imprint
The date is recorded in the order selected in the DATE menu (
  71).  Date imprint can not 
be used to print date information on existing pictures.  See page 55 for a comparison of date 
imprint and  Print set  > Date .
Data imprinted at an  Image mode setting of  TV screen (640)  may be diffi  cult to read.  
Choose  PC screen (1024)  or larger when using date imprint.
Press  button to 
view stored dates
Pr ess 
 button to 
view display options
F uture date (days remaining) Past date (days elapsed)
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The Setup Menu
  AF Assist
If  Auto  is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation 
when the subject is poorly lit (AF-assist illumination is unavailable in some modes; 
  84).  Choose  Off  to  disable AF-assist illumination (note that the camera may be 
unable to focus if lighting is poor).
  Sound Settings
A djust the following sound settings:
Option Description
Button  sound When 
On is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed suc-
cessfully, three times when error is detected.
Shutter  sound Choose sound played when shutter is released (note that shutter sound may not 
always play; 
 84).  Choose 
Off  to disable shutter sound.
V olume Choose volume from  Loud , Normal , and Off .
  Blur Warning
Choose whether or not the blur warning is displayed (
  21).   Note that the warning 
may not always be displayed (
 84).
  Auto Off  
Choose the time before the monitor turns off    automatically to save power from 
30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.  Regardless 
of the option chosen, the monitor will remain on for 3 minutes when menus are 
displayed, and for 30 minutes when  Loop  is selected during Pictmotion or slide 
show playback or the camera is powered by the supplied AC adapter.  While the 
monitor is off  , the power-on lamp will blink.  The camera will turn off   automatically 
if no operations are performed for another three minutes.
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The Setup Menu
  Format Memory/ Format Card
If  no memory card is inserted, this option is named  Format memory  and formats 
internal memory.  Otherwise it is named  Format card  and formats the memory 
card for use in the camera.   Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures 
and other data .  Be sure to make copies as required before formatting.
Tw o format options are available when a memory card is inserted:  Quick format 
(formats only areas of the card on which data are stored) and  Format  (formats 
entire card).   Format  is not available when batteries are low.
 Format
Do  not turn the camera off  , disconnect the AC adapter, or remove the battery or memory card 
during formatting .  Use the Format  option to format memory cards before fi rst use and refor-
mat them regularly thereafter.  Without regular formatting, performance will drop with use.
  Language
Choose a language for camera menus and messages from the following options:
  Interface
A djust settings for connection to a computer or video device.
Option Description
USB
Select USB option for connection to computer ( 54) or printer ( 56, 60).
V ideo mode Choose from NTSC and PAL ( 52).
Au to transfer Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer to computer (
 53).
  Reset all
Select  Reset  to restore camera settings to their default values (
 87).
  Firmware Version
Vi ew the current camera fi rmware version.
Čeština Czech
D ansk Danish
Deutsch German
English English
Español Spanish
F rançais French
Indonesia IndonesianSv enska Swedish
Simplifi ed Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Kor ean
Thai
Italiano Italian
Nederlands Dutch
Norsk Norwegian
P olski Polish
Po rtuguês Portuguese
Ру сски\b Russian
S uomi Finnish
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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
At the time of writing, the following optional accessories and replacement items 
we re a vailable for this camera.  Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative 
f or details.
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion batteries
Battery charger MH-62 battery charger
AC  adapter EH-64 AC adapter
C radle MV-14 COOL-STATION
ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-10 Dock Insert
USB cable UC-E10 USB cable
A/V cable EG-E5000 audio/video cable
Wa ter-resistant case FJ-CP1 Field Jacket (water resistant to 3 m/9 ft. 10 in.)
A pproved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S5:
Panasonic 64 MB,  128 MB,  256 MB,  256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*,   1 GB,  1 GB*
SanDisk 64 MB,  128 MB,  256 MB,  256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*,   1 GB,  1 GB*
Toshiba 64 MB,  128 MB,  128 MB*, 256 MB, 256 MB*, 512 MB, 512 MB*, 1 GB
*  High speed (10 MB/s)
O ther cards have not been tested.  For more details on the above cards, please 
contact the manufacturer.
  Memory Cards
•  Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
•  Format memory cards before fi rst use (
 76).
•  Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off  , remove the batteries, or disconnect the 
AC  adapter during formatting or while data are being written to or deleted from the card.  
F ailure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the camera or 
ca rd.
•  Do not disassemble or modify.
•  Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
•  Do not touch the metal terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects.
•  Do not affi   x labels or stickers to the memory card.
•  Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.
•  Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.
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Technical Notes
 Notes on the Monitor
•  The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light.  This is a char- acteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction.  Images 
recorded using the product will not be aff  ected.
•  When you frame 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 fi nal 
photograph and does not indicate a malfunction.  Some smear may appear in movies.
•  Images in the monitor may be diffi   cult to see in a bright light.
•  The monitor is lit by an LED backlight.  Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, contact  your Nikon service representative.
Ca ring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following pre-
cautions when storing or using the device.
  Handle the  lens and all moving parts with care
The lens,  monitor, and battery-chamber/
memory card slot and lens covers are easily 
damaged.  Do not use force.  Force applied 
to  the lens cover could cause malfunction or 
damage the lens.  Should the monitor break, 
care should be taken to avoid injury due to 
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal 
from the display touching the skin or entering 
the eyes or mouth.
  Do not point the lens at strong light sources for ex-
t ended periods
Av oid framing the sun or other strong light 
sources for extended periods when using or 
storing the camera. Intense light may cause 
deterioration in the image sensor, producing 
a white blur eff  ect in photographs.
 
T urn the product off   before removing or disconnect-
ing the power source
Do  not unplug the product or remove the 
battery while the product is on, or while im-
ages are being recorded or deleted.  Forcibly 
cutting power could result in loss of data or 
in damage to product memory or circuitry.  To 
prevent an accidental interruption of power, 
do not move the product while the AC adapt-
er is connected.
  Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in 
water or subjected to high levels of moisture.
 Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to 
strong shocks or vibration.
 
Keep away from strong magnetic fi  elds
Do  not use or store this device in the vicinity 
of equipment that generates strong electro-
magnetic radiation or magnetic fi elds.  Strong 
static charges or the magnetic fi elds pro-
duced by equipment such as radio transmit-
te rs could interfere with the monitor, damage 
data stored on the memory card, or aff  ect the 
product’s internal circuitry.
  Avo id sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as oc-
cur when entering or leaving a heated build-
ing on a cold day, can cause condensation 
inside the device.  To prevent condensation, 
place the device in a carrying case or a plastic 
bag before exposing it to sudden changes in 
te mperature.
 The AF-Assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED;   2, 21) used 
in the AF-assist illuminator conforms to the 
fo llowing IEC standard:
IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
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Technical Notes
Cleaning
Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fi  ngers.  Remove dust or lint with a  blower (typi-
cally a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to pro-
duce a stream of air out the other).  To remove fi ngerprints or other stains that can 
not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion 
that starts in the center of the lens and works out to 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 fi  ngerprints 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.  
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 under warranty.
Do  not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
 Batteries
•  Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary  (
 11).  Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in 
r educed 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 tem per a ture should be in the vi cin i ty of 5–35 °C (41–95 °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.  
Tu rning 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 °C–25 °C / 59 °F–
77 °F), dry place.  Recharge it at least once a year and run it fl at before returning it to stor-
age.
•  Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge.  Used batteries are a valuable re- source.  Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
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Technical Notes
Storage
Tu rn the camera off   when not in use.  Check that the power-on lamp is off   before 
putting the camera away and remove the batteries if the camera will not be used 
f or an extended period.  Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth 
balls or in locations that:
•  are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fi elds, such as tele- visions or radios
•  are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
•  are 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.  
Tu rn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera 
aw ay again.
Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the 
monitor and how to deal with them.
Display Problem Solution
 (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock.71
Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery.10–11
W ARNING ! !
BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery.10–11
(
●  blinks red)Camera cannot focus.Use focus lock to focus on another sub-
ject at same distance, then recompose 
picture.66
(blinks)Slow shutter speed. Pic-
tures may be blurred.Use fl ash, or steady camera using tri-
pod, by placing camera on level sur-
face, or by holding camera in both 
hands with elbows against torso.
18, 20 
WARNING ! !
PLEASE WAIT FOR CAMERA 
TO  FINISH RECORDINGCamera cannot perform 
other operations until 
recording is complete. M
essage clears from display automati-
cally when recording is complete.—
MEMORY CARD IS WRITE  PROTECTED Wr
ite-protect switch is 
in “lock”  position. Slide write-protect to “write” position.13
NO CARD PRESENTNo memory card insert-
ed in Pictmotion mode. I
nsert memory card.12
THIS CARD
CANNOT BE USED
 Error accessing memory 
ca rd.•  Use approved card.
•  Check that connectors are clean.
• Confi rm that memory card is cor-
re ctly inserted.77
— 12
WA RNING ! !
THIS CARD CANNOT BE READ
 
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