Nikon Coolpix S51 User Manual

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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction 
(c111) off when using a tripod.
K Fireworks showQ
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding 
burst of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (c24) 
always lights; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
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O Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white 
board or in print.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Use macro mode (c31) to focus at short ranges. 
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
CB*HOff*FOff*I0.0*uAuto*
L Backlight
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, 
throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires 
automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. 
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
CJHOff*FOffI0.0*uAuto*
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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod 
for best results. Turn vibration reduction (c111) off when using a tripod.
1Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[F Panorama assist] in the scene menu 
and press d.
The yellow panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to 
show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
the direction and press d.
Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed 
panorama; right (V), left (U), up (S), or down (T).
The panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to the direction 
pressed, and changes to white when d is pressed. 
Apply flash mode (c28), self-timer (c30), macro mode 
(c31), and exposure compensation (c32) settings with this step, if necessary.
Press d to reselect the direction.
3Take the first picture.
The first picture is displayed in the first third 
of the monitor.
F Panorama assist
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single 
panorama using Panorama Maker.
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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
4Take the second picture.
Compose the next picture so that it 
overlaps the first picture.
Repeat until you have taken the necessary 
number of pictures to complete the scene.
5Press d when shooting is completed.
The camera returns to step 2.
jPanorama Assist
Flash mode (c28), self-timer (c30), macro mode (c31), and exposure compensation 
(c32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, 
nor can zoom or image-mode setting (c87) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off 
function (c112) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off 
function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.
lExposure Lock
 or   (when macro mode is applied) is displayed to 
indicate that white balance and exposure have been locked at 
the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a 
panorama series have the same exposure and white-balance 
settings.
lPanorama Maker
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite (CD). Transfer pictures to a 
computer (c73) and use Panorama Maker (c76) to join them in a single panorama.
lImage File Names and Folder Names
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (c118).
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One-Touch Portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
For portrait shots, press A when the camera is in L (auto) mode, high-
sensitivity shooting mode, scene mode, and movie mode.
The following features are automatically activated:
• Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly.
• Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces.
• Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash 
(c29). Macro mode is not available in one-touch portrait mode.
Press A again to return to the shooting mode selected in the shooting- 
mode selection menu.
1Press A (one-touch portrait mode).
2Frame the subject.
When the camera detects a face, the guide is 
displayed with a double yellow border.
When the camera detects more than one face, the 
closest face is framed by a double border and the rest 
by a single border. The camera focuses on the face 
framed by the double border and adjusts exposure 
accordingly. If the camera loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because 
the subject has looked away from the camera), borders are no longer displayed. 
Digital zoom cannot be applied.
3Press the shutter-release button 
halfway.
Focus and exposure are set, and the double 
border glows green.
4Press the shutter-release button the rest 
of the way down to take a picture.
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One-Touch Portrait Mode
The One-Touch Portrait Menu
Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait 
menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin 
tones, softening overall image) can be set.
jFace-Priority AF
• If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera 
focuses on the center of the frame.
• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or 
not the subject is facing the camera.
• If the yellow double border blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the 
camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again.
• In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected 
(c25), the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows 
green. Should this occur, switch to L (auto) mode, refocus on another subject positioned 
at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock 
(c25).
kSettings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
• Flash mode: Changeable
• Self-timer: Available
• Macro mode: Off
• Exposure compensation: Available
ZImage mode
Choose an image size and quality (c87).
BPortrait effect
Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (reduces vividness of skin tones), and [Softer] 
(soft effect). 
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More on Playback
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Press t (j) in full-frame playback (c26) to 
display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail 
images. The following operations can be performed 
while thumbnails are displayed.
k9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When protected pictures (c99) are displayed in 
9-picture thumbnail playback mode, the icon 
shown at right is displayed with them. Movies are 
displayed as film frames. Icon is not displayed 
with protected pictures in 16- or 25-picture 
thumbnail playback modes.
ToUseDescriptionc
Choose picturesUse the rotary multi selector to choose 
pictures.9
Change number 
of pictures 
displayedWhen t (j) is pressed, display picture 
thumbnails in the following order:
9→16 →25
When v (k) is pressed, the number of 
thumbnails changes reversely.–
Cancel 
thumbnail 
playbackdPress d to cancel thumbnail playback and 
return to full-frame playback.26
D-LightingAPress A to enhance brightness and contrast 
in dark portions of pictures.48
Switch to 
shooting mode
i
Press i or the shutter-release button to 
return to the last shooting mode selected.26
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback
Rotate the rotary multi selector in full-frame 
playback (c26) to display the thumbnail wheel. 
The thumbnail wheel is displayed at the right of the 
monitor. When a thumbnail is selected, the 
thumbnail is displayed at the left of the monitor. 
The following operations can be performed while 
thumbnail wheel is displayed.
ToUseDescriptionc
Choose picturesRotate the rotary multi selector, or press the 
rotary multi selector GH, to choose pictures.9
Cancel 
thumbnail 
playbackdv (k)Press d or v (k) to cancel thumbnail 
playback and return to full-frame playback.26
D-LightingAPress A to enhance brightness and contrast 
in dark portions of pictures.48
Switch to 
shooting mode
i
Press i or the shutter-release button to 
return to the last shooting mode selected.26
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pressing v(k) during full-frame playback (c26) 
zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of 
the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback 
Zoom).
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the 
picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the 
picture displayed by pressing the rotary multi 
selector G, H, I, or J.
Use the zoom buttons with quick playback zoom to 
enlarge pictures to the desired magnification ratio. 
While the image is zoomed in, the zoom ratio is 
displayed in the monitor. The following operations 
can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
ToUseDescriptionc
Zoom inv (k)Zoom increases each time v (k) is pressed, to 
a maximum of 10×.–
Zoom outt (j)Zoom decreases each time t (j) is pressed. 
When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the 
display returns to full-frame playback.–
View other 
areas of picturePress the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or 
J to scroll to areas of the picture not visible 
in the monitor.9
Switch to full-
frame playbackdPress d to cancel playback zoom and return 
to full-frame playback.26
Crop picturemPress m to crop current picture to contain 
only the portion visible in the monitor.49
Switch to 
shooting mode
i
Press i or the shutter-release button to 
return to the last shooting mode selected.26
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Editing Pictures
Use the COOLPIX S51 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate 
files (c118). The editing features described below are available.
kPicture Editing
• Pictures taken at an image mode setting of [16:9] (c87) cannot be edited.
• The COOLPIX S51 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non-
COOLPIX S51 digital cameras.
• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S51 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture 
may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal 
memory or on the memory card.
kRestrictions on Picture Editing(y: available, –: not available)
• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.
• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.
lOriginal Pictures and Edited
• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. 
The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
• Edited copies are not marked for printing (c83) or protecting (c99) as the original.
Editing functionDescription
D-LightingCreate a copy of the current picture with enhanced 
brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the 
picture.
CropEnlarge the image or refine the composition and create a 
copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Small pictureCreate a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web 
pages or as e-mail attachments.
2nd editing
1st editingD-LightingCropSmall picture
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Editing Pictures
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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and 
contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored 
as separate files.
1Select the desired picture from full-
frame (c26), thumbnail (c44), or 
thumbnail wheel (c45) playback and 
press A.
The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be 
confirmed in the monitor.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[OK] and press d.
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is 
created.
To cancel D-Lighting, choose [Cancel] and press d.
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the z icon 
displayed during playback.
D-Lighting
OK
Cancel
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