Nikon Coolpix S51 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 (c113). Note that formatting 
permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the 
memory 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 
cameras.
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 mode (c31) and exposure compensation (c32) can be applied 
and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (c28) and self-timer (c30). Pressing m 
in L (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image 
mode (c87), white balance setting (c89), 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 
monitor.
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. 
Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area 
visible 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.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1Press the shutter-release button halfway.
By default, the camera automatically focuses on the 
subject in the center focus area.
When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus 
indicator (p) glow green.
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area 
and focus indicator blink red. Change the 
composition and try again.
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not 
displayed and focus is acquired on the subject in...

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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 (internal 
memory) or O (memory card) 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....

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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 
automatically (c112). The rotating direction can be 
changed (c100).
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...

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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) (c46).
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...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.3–6 m (1–19 ft. 8.0 in.) when the camera is 
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 
about 0.3–4 m (1–13 ft. 1.5 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The 
following flash modes are available.
1Press J (flash mode).
The flash mode 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...