Nikon Coolpix S50 User Manual

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Users Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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• PictBridge is a trademark.
•
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Introduction
First Steps
LBasic Photography and Playback:
Auto Mode
K nShooting Suited for the Scene
- High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
FAnti-shake Mode
AOne-Touch Portrait Mode
iMore on Playback
TMovies
OVoice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
mShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
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Introduction
Introduction
For Your Safety
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 prod-
uct will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of mal-
function
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the cam-
era or AC adapter, 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 for
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result
in injury. Repairs should be per-
formed only by qualified techni-
cians. Should the camera or AC
adapter break open as the result of
a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized ser-
vice representative for inspection
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap
with care
Never place the strap around the
neck of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of chil-
dren
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into
their mouths.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this 
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
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For Your Safety
Introduction
Observe caution when han-
dling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when han-
dling the battery for use in this
product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using
the AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a Bat-
tery Charger MH-62 (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do
not attempt to insert it upside
down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to
flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hair-
pins.
• The battery is prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure
to remove the battery when no
charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change inthe battery, such as discoloration
or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged bat-
tery comes in contact with cloth-
ing or skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.
Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the
battery charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with
a dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger dur-
ing thunderstorms. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
•Do not damage, modify, forc-
ibly tug or bend the power
cable, place it under heavy
objects, or expose it to heat or
flame. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-autho-
rized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe
these precautions could result in
fire or electric shock.
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For Your Safety
Introduction
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution 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 maintain compli-
ance with product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers 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 damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your sub-
ject’s eyes could cause temporary
visual impairment. Particular care
should be observed if photograph-
ing infants, when the flash should
be no less than one meter (39 in.)
from the subject.Do not operate the flash
with the flash window
touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury
caused by broken glass and to pre-
vent liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
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Introduction
Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications Com-
mission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful
interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following mea-
sures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is con-
nected.• Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician
for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or modifi-
cations made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or pro-
vided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15
of the FCC rules.
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 
Melville, New York 11747-3064 
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
COOLPIX S50
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Notices
Introduction
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus com-
plies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collec-
tion in European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropri-
ate collection point. Do not dis-
pose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................ii
For Your Safety .................................................................................................. ii
WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii
Notices................................................................................................................ v
About This Manual ............................................................................................ 1
Information and Precautions ............................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera........................................................................................... 4
Attaching the Camera Strap .......................................................................... 4
The Monitor ....................................................................................................... 6
Shooting ....................................................................................................... 6
Playback ........................................................................................................ 7
Basic Operations ................................................................................................ 8
The i (shooting/playback) Button ............................................................... 8
The C (mode) Button .............................................................................. 8
The Rotary Multi Selector .............................................................................. 9
The m Button ......................................................................................... 10
Help Displays ............................................................................................... 11
First Steps........................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery....................................................................................... 12
Inserting the Battery ....................................................................................... 14
Removing the Battery .................................................................................. 15
Turning On and Off the Camera .................................................................. 15
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time.................................................... 16
Inserting Memory Cards .................................................................................. 18
Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................ 19
L Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode........................................20
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode.............................. 20
Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................................................................... 22
Step 3 Focus and Shoot ................................................................................... 24
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ............................................................ 26
Using the Flash ................................................................................................ 28
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ............................................................... 30
Macro Close-up Mode ..................................................................................... 31
Exposure Compensation ................................................................................. 32
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Table of Contents
Introduction
K nShooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, 
Scene Mode ..........................................................................................33
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode ..................................................................... 33
Scene Modes .................................................................................................... 34
Features ...................................................................................................... 35
F Anti-shake Mode ....................................................................................42
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode......................................................................... 42
A One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................................................43
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode.......................................... 43
The One-Touch Portrait Menu........................................................................ 44
i More on Playback.....................................................................................45
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ........................................... 45
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback ............................... 46
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................ 47
Editing Pictures ................................................................................................ 48
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ........................................... 49
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................. 50
H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ............................................................... 51
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ......................................................... 52
Viewing Pictures by Date ................................................................................ 53
Pictmotion by muvee ...................................................................................... 57
T Movies .......................................................................................................62
Recording Movies ............................................................................................ 62
The Movie Menu ............................................................................................. 63
Selecting Movie Options .............................................................................. 64
Time-Lapse Movies ...................................................................................... 65
Stop-Motion Movies .................................................................................... 66
Auto-Focus Mode........................................................................................ 67
Movie Playback ................................................................................................ 68
Deleting Movie Files .................................................................................... 68
O Voice Recordings ........................................................................................69
Making Voice Recordings ............................................................................... 69
Playing Voice Recordings ................................................................................ 71
Copying Voice Recordings .............................................................................. 73
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