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Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Making Voice Recordings
Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and
played back over the built-in speaker.
1Enter voice recording mode by
pressing C in 
shooting mode,
selecting O (use the rotary multi
selector), and then pressing d.
The length of recording that can be made will be dis-
played.
2Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start
recording.
The indicator lamp lights during recording. After about 30 seconds, the camera’s
auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off.
3Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second
time to end recording. 
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes
full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.
Voice recording
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Voice recording
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Index:01
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Voice recordingPause indicator
Progress indicatorIndex number Time remainingDate of recording
Length of recordingFile number
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Making Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
The following operations are available during recording. If the monitor has
turned off, press i to reactivate.
Sound Quality
Press m in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality
options. Choose the sound quality for the recording.
* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card
allows (up to five hours). All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies
with make of memory card.
jVoice Recordings
• PictureProject cannot be used to transfer or play voice recordings. Select [Interface] > [Mass
storage] for [USB], copy the files manually.
• The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio
player.
• Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are
played back on computers.
ToPressDescription
Pause/resume 
recordingdPress once to pause recording; indicator lamp will 
blink.
Create index
During recording, press the rotary multi selector to create 
index. Camera can skip to any index during playback. 
Start of recording is index number 1; other numbers are 
assigned in ascending order, to a maximum of 98.
End recordingPress the shutter-release button all the way down a 
second time to end recording.
OptionDescription
Maximum movie length*
Internal memory 
(approx. 13 MB)Memory card 
(256 MB)
O
NormalSuited for longer record-
ings.26 min. 30 sec. 5 hours
N
High
(default setting)Record with high quality 
sound.9 min. 38 sec. 3 hours 4 min.
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Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings
1Enter audio playback mode by
pressing C in 
playback mode,
selecting q (use the rotary
multi selector), and then press-
ing d.
2Choose the desired file and press d.
The selected file will be played back.
Audio playback
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Audio playbackControl icons
File number
Playback time
Index number
Progress indicatorDate and time of recording
Length of recording
Volume IndexSound quality
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Playing Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower vol-
ume, or v (k) to raise volume. 
Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording.
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi
selector I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected
operation. The following operations are available:
lDeleting Sound Files
Press T during playback or after selecting a sound file (use the rotary multi selector). A confir-
mation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose [Yes] and press d. To cancel dele-
tion, choose [No] and press d.
ToPressDescription
RewindQRewind voice recording. Playback resumes when d is 
released.
AdvanceUAdvance voice recording. Playback resumes when d is 
released.
Skip to pre-
vious indexVSkip to previous index.
Skip to next 
indexWSkip to next index.
PauseR
z
SPause playback. 
The following operations can be performed while playback 
is paused.
Resume playback.
End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.
EndSEnd playback and return to the sound file selection screen.
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Voice Recordings
Copying Voice Recordings
Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.
This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.
1Press m in the select sound file screen
(c71, step 2).
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
the option and press d.
MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to
memory card
ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to inter-
nal memory
3Choose the copy option and press d.
[Selected files]: Proceed to step 4
[Copy all files]: Proceed to step 5
4Choose the desired file.
Press the rotary multi selector J to select the file
(y). Press the rotary multi selector J again to cancel
the selection.
• Multiple files can be selected.
•Press d to finalize file selection.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
5Choose [Yes] and press d.
Copying starts.
kVoice Recordings
The COOLPIX S50 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of
camera.
k[No sound file.] Message
If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when q is selected (c71, step1), the
message, [No sound file.], will be displayed. Press m to display the copy sound files screen,
and copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
qCopy sound files
Exit
qCamera to card
Copy all files
Exit Selected files
q
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Exit Select
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video/USB cable
to play back pictures on the television.
1Turn off the camera.
2Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video/
USB cable.
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the
audio-in jack. 
3Tune the television to the video channel.
See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4Hold down i to turn on the camera.
The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures
taken will be displayed on the television.
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will
remain off.
jConnecting an Audio Video/USB Cable• When connecting the audio video/USB cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented
correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio video/USB cable to the camera.
When disconnecting the audio video/USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
• When connecting to a TV, do not use the audio video/USB cable’s USB connector. If the
USB connector is inserted in a computer or printer’s USB port, be sure to disconnect it.
jVideo ModeBe sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. 
The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (c105) > [Interface] (c118) >
[Video mode].
White Yellow
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied audio video/USB cable to connect the camera to a com-
puter, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Picture-
Project software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be
installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the
Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Confirming USB Option
The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera
to a computer:
• Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.
• Press E (d) on the camera.
The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the
USB option selected in the camera’s setup menu.
1Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.2This camera supports the USB options, [PTP] (default setting) and [Mass storage].3The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures when the memory
card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Use [Transfer] in PictureProject.
To use E (d) on the camera, unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position
before transferring pictures.
4If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB option
to [Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] will be dis-
played when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the win-
dow, and disconnect the camera from the computer.
jNote on Power SourceWhen connecting the camera to a computer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam-
era from turning off unexpectedly.
Operating system1USB mode2
E (d)
on the camera3[Transfer] in PictureProject
Windows Vista (32-bit HomeBasic/
HomePremium/Business/Enterprise/
Ultimate editions)Choose 
[Mass storage].Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows XP 
(Home Edition/Professional)Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
Windows 2000 Professional4Choose [Mass storage].
Mac OS X (Version 10.3.9, 10.4.x) Choose [PTP].Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage].
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Setting the USB Option
Set the USB option in the setup menu (c105) on the camera before con-
necting the camera to a computer or printer.
1Display the setup menu by
pressing C in playback or
shooting mode, selecting Z
(use the rotary multi selector),
and then pressing d.
2Choose [Interface] and press d.
3Choose [USB] and press d.
4Choose [PTP] or [Mass storage] and press
d (c75).
The setting is enabled.
Press m to exit setup menu.
Set up
Set up
Auto off
Format memory
Language
Interface
Reset all
Interface
USB
Video mode
Auto transfer
USB
PTP
Mass storage
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
1Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.
2Turn off the camera. 
3Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied audio
video/USB cable.
4Turn on the camera.
At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject
Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of
camera connection.
5Transfer pictures.
Transfer using PictureProject
Click [Transfer] in PictureProject Transfer.
All pictures and movies marked for transfer are copied to the computer. Once
transfer is complete, pictures are displayed in PictureProject.
Transfer using d (E) on the camera
While PictureProject Transfer is launched, press d (E) to copy pictures marked
for transfer (c78) to the computer. The following messages are displayed in the
camera monitor during transfer.
I
y
Preparing to transfer.
I
y
Transferring images to
computer.
K
Transfer completed.
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
6Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.
If the USB option is set to [PTP]
Turn the camera off and disconnect the audio video/USB cable.
If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]
Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the
camera off and disconnecting the audio video/USB cable.
Windows Vista/XP
Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the
taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Stor-
age Device] from the menu displayed.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the
taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device]
from the menu displayed.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO_NAME”) to
the Trash.
jConnecting the Audio Video/USB Cable
When connecting the audio video/USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented cor-
rectly. Do not use force when connecting the audio video/USB cable. When disconnecting the
audio video/USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB
hub.
kMarking Pictures for Transfer
When d is pressed while the camera is connected to a com-
puter, pictures marked with the E icon during playback will
be transferred to the computer. As the default setting, all pic-
tures are automatically marked for transfer. Two options con-
trol transfer marking:
• [Interface] > [Auto transfer] in the setup menu (c118):
Choose [On] to mark all new pictures for transfer (default
setting).
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