Nikon Coolpix S51 Users Manual

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Rotary Multi Selector
The rotary multi selector is made up of the rotating ring and the dbutton. 
When selecting menus or pictures, you can either press the rotating ring up, 
down, left, or right, or rotate it. When choosing from numerous menu items 
or pictures, rotating the ring is recommended for easy scrolling and faster 
operation.
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select 
modes, select menu options, and to apply selection.
For the Shooting-mode/Playback-mode Selection Menu
• To move the highlight clockwise, turn clockwise, press down or right.• To move the highlight counterclockwise, turn counterclockwise, press up or left.• To apply selection, press d.
For the Menu Screen
• To move the highlight upward, turn counterclockwise, or press up.
• To move the highlight downward, turn clockwise, or press down.
• To apply selection, press d or right.
• To cancel setting and return to the previous screen, press left.
kNotes on the Rotary Multi Selector• In many cases, you can choose how to use the rotary multi selector to perform an 
operation. For example, rotating the selector clockwise and pressing the selector right may 
produce the same results. Since the selector can be used in various ways, concrete 
descriptions such as “Press the rotary multi selector J” are included only in cases where 
necessary. 
• In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left, and right of the rotary multi selector is 
shown as G, H, I, and J.
Press up.
Turn clockwise.
Press right.
Press down.Press left. Turn counterclockwise.Play
Press d.
Press up.
Turn clockwise.
Press right.
Press d. Press down.Press left. Turn counterclockwise.Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
ISO sensitivity
Exit
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The m Button
Press m to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi 
selector to navigate the menus (c9).
1To display the one-touch portrait menu, enter one-touch portrait mode by 
pressing A and then press m. 
2To display the print menu, connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible 
printer to display the print selection screen, and then press m.
3To display the setup menu for shooting or playback mode, choose Z in 
the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu and then press d. •LShooting menu (c86) •iPlayback menu (c96)
•K High-sensitivity menu (c86) •JCalendar menu (c55)
•nScene menu (c34) •LList by date menu (c55)
•AOne-touch portrait menu
1 (c43) •wPrint menu2 (c80)
•TMovie menu (c62) •ZSetup menu3 (c102)
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
ISO sensitivity
Exit
The selected option Displayed when 
there are one or 
more menu items 
to followDisplayed when the 
menu contains two 
or more pages
Displayed when 
there are more 
previous menu 
items
n
Shooting menu
Color options
AF area mode
ExitColor options
ExitStandard color
Black-and-white
Black-and-whiteSepiaSepiaCyanotypeCyanotype
Vivid colorVivid colorBlack-and-white
Sepia
Cyanotype Vivid color
Press the rotary multi 
selector J or d to 
proceed to the next set of 
options.Press the rotary multi 
selector J or d to 
apply selection.
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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Press v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option. 
• To return to the original menu, press v (l) again.
• Press m to return to shooting or playback mode.
Exit Back
Set image quality and size.Image mode
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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied).
Charge the battery with the 
Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied) before first use 
or when the battery is running low.
1Connect the power cable
Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a 
power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.
2Charge the battery
Insert the battery into the 
battery charger.
CHARGE lamp starts blinking when 
battery is inserted. Charging is complete 
when lamp stops blinking.
About two hours are required to charge a 
fully exhausted battery.
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Charging the Battery
First Steps
3Unplug the charger
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
jNote on the Battery Charger
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii and iv before 
using the battery charger.
The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8. Do not 
use with incompatible batteries. 
jNote on the Battery
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “Caring 
for the Camera” (c120), before using the battery.
kAlternative Power Resources
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-64 
(available separately from Nikon) (c117). Do not, under any circumstances, use 
another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in 
overheating or in damage to the camera.
• The AC adapter and the supplied audio video/USB cable cannot be used at the same time.
CHARGE lampDescription
BlinksBattery charging.
OnBattery fully charged.
FlickersBattery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 
to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before 
charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery 
immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative.
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First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) that has been fully 
charged, using the Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied), into your camera.
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card 
slot cover.
2Insert the battery.
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) 
terminals are oriented correctly as described on the 
label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and 
insert the battery.
Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery 
latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch 
drops back into place when the battery is fully 
inserted.
jInserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards 
could damage the camera. Be sure to check the 
battery is in the correct orientation.
3Close the battery-chamber/memory card 
slot cover.
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Inserting the Battery
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off before removing the battery. 
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch 
in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be 
removed by hand 2. 
• Note that the battery may become hot during 
use; observe due caution when removing the 
battery.
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The 
power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor 
will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the 
power switch again.
If the camera is turned off, hold down i to turn 
the camera on in playback mode (c26).
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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned 
on. 
1Press the power switch to turn on the 
camera.
The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will 
turn on.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
the desired language and press d.
For information on using the rotary multi selector, see 
“The Rotary Multi Selector” (c9).
3Choose [Yes] and press d.
If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4Press d.
The home time zone menu is displayed.
lDaylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [Daylight saving] 
in the time zone menu and set the date.
1Before pressing d, press the rotary multi selector H to 
choose [Daylight saving].
2Press d to enable daylight saving time (y).
Pressing d toggles the daylight saving time option on 
and off.
3Press the rotary multi selector G, and then press d to 
proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off 
from the date menu (c105) in the setup menu. The 
camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour. 
Date
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
X
Time zone
London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
First Steps
5Select your home time zone (c107) and 
press d.
The date menu is displayed.
6Edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, 
month, and year may differ in some 
areas) and press d.
7Edit the month ([M]) and press d.
8Repeat steps 6 and 7 to edit the year 
([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press d after 
setting each item.
The row for setting the order in which the date is 
displayed will blink.
9Choose the order in which the day, 
month, and year are displayed and press 
d.
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to 
shooting mode.
X
Home time zone
BackLondon,Casablanca
Date
DM Y
15
00 002007 01
Date
DM Y
15
00 002007 11
Date
DM Y
15
00 002007 11
Date
DM Y
15
10 152007 11
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First Steps
Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx.13 MB) or on 
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c117). 
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically 
stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card 
can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card 
to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or 
transfer pictures from the internal memory.
1Turn the camera off and open the 
battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to 
turn off the camera.
Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or 
removing the memory card.
2Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
jInserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or 
backwards could damage the camera or the 
memory card. Make sure that the memory card is 
correctly oriented.
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