Nikon Coolpix S50 Users Manual

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Inserting Memory Cards
First Steps
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera
off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off.
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card
2. The card can then be removed by hand.
jFormatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (c117). Note that formatting per-
manently deletes all pictures and other data on the mem-
ory card. Be...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam-
eras.
1Press the power switch to turn on the
camera.
The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will
turn on.
Proceed to step 4 when M is displayed.
2Press C.
3Use the rotary multi selector to choose
L and press d.
The...

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in L (Auto) Mode
lAvailable Functions in L (Auto) Mode
In L (auto) mode, macro close-up mode (c31) and exposure compensation (c32) can be
applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c28) and self-timer (c30). Pressing m
in L (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image
mode (c89), white balance setting (c91), and to apply continuous shooting...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 2 Frame a Picture
1Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash,
and self-timer lamp.
2Frame the picture.
Position the main subject near the center of the mon-
itor.
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom.
Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visi-
ble in the frame, or v (k) to zoom in so that the
subject fills a larger area of the frame.
When the...

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Step 2 Frame a Picture
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jDigital Zoom
Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally with digital
zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly
“grainy” image.
lHigh-sensitivity Shooting Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode (c33), sensitivity is increased to reduce blurring caused by
camera shake or subject movement under low lighting.
lAnti-shake Mode
In anti-shake mode (c42),...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera focuses on the subject positioned within
the active focus area. By default, the camera auto-
matically chooses the focus area (one of five) contain-
ing the subject closest to the camera and adjusts
exposure accordingly.
When the subject is in focus, the active focus area
and focus indicator (p) glow green.
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area
and focus indicator blink...

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jDuring Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the M icon will
blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or
remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or
removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
kAutofocus
Autofocus may not perform as...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Full-Frame Playback
Press i.
The last picture taken will be displayed.
Use the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to view
additional pictures.
Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated auto-
matically (c116). The rotating direction can be changed
(c103).
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while
being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Press i or the shutter-release button to switch to...

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
kFull-Frame Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
Quick Playback Zoom
Pressing v (k) during full-frame playback zooms the current
picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the
monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c47).
Press d to return to full-frame playback. 
kViewing Pictures
• When the camera is off, holding down i will turn the camera on in full-frame playback
mode....

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3–3.5 m (1–11.4 ft.) when the camera is zoomed
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–3 m
(1–9.8 ft.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes
are available:
1Press J (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
the desired flash mode and press d.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the...