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Editing Pictures
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Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
This function is only available when D is displayed in the monitor with 
playback zoom (c46) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.
1Press v (k) to zoom in on the image.
2Refine copy composition.
Press v or t to adjust the zoom ratio.
Press the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to 
scroll the picture until only the portion you want to 
copy is visible in the monitor.
3Press m.
The confirmation dialog will be displayed.
4Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[Yes] and press d.
A new picture, containing only the portion visible in 
the monitor, is created.
Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy 
was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings 
for cropped copies (unit: pixels).
•c 3,264 × 2,448  •d 2,592 × 1,944  •a 2,272 × 1,704 •e 2,048 × 1,536
•f 1,600 × 1,200  •g 1,280 × 960 •h 1,024 × 768 •i 640 × 480
•J 320 × 240 •K 160 × 120
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Editing Pictures
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H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG 
files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.
1Select the desired picture from full-
frame (c26), thumbnail (c44), or 
thumbnail wheel (c45) playback mode 
and press m.
The playback menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[Small pic.] and press d.
3Choose the desired copy size and press 
d.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
To cancel, press m.
4Choose [Yes] and press d.
A new, smaller copy is created.
OptionDescription
I 640×480Suited to television playback.
J 320×240Suited to display on web pages.
K 160×120Suitable for e-mail attachments.
Playback menu
ExitSmall pic.
Copy
Small pic.
320
×240
Exit 640×480
160
×120
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record 
voice memos for pictures marked with E in full-
frame playback (c26).
Recording Voice Memos
A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in 
length, will be recorded while d is 
pressed down. 
Recording ends after about 20 seconds or 
when d is released.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone 
during recording.
• During recording, F and P blink in the monitor display.
Playing Voice Memos
Press d while a picture is displayed in 
full-frame playback to play voice memo. 
Playback ends when the voice memo 
ends or d is pressed again.
• Pictures with voice memos can be 
recognized by the A:P and P icons.
• Use the zoom buttons to adjust 
playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume.
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a picture with a voice 
memo and press T. Use the 
rotary multi selector to choose 
[P] and press d. Only the 
voice memo will be deleted.
jVoice Memos
• Voice memos are assigned the picture file name they are attached to with the three-letter 
extension “.WAV” (e.g., DSCN0015.WAV) (c118).
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice 
memo can be recorded.
• The COOLPIX S51 may be not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other 
cameras.
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Viewing Pictures by Date
In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can 
be displayed. When m is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date 
menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected 
for deletion, printing, and protection.
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
1Enter calendar mode by pressing 
C in playback mode, 
selecting J (use the rotary 
multi selector), and then 
pressing d.
2Choose the desired date and press d.
Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in 
yellow.
Press t (j) to view previous month, press v (k) to 
view following month.
The first picture for that date will be displayed full-
frame.
Press t (j) in full-frame playback to return to 
calendar mode. 
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Viewing Pictures by Date
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Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
1Enter list by date mode by 
pressing 
C in playback mode, 
selecting 
L (use the rotary multi 
selector), and then pressing 
d.
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.
2Choose the desired date and press d.
Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more 
than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most 
recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others].
The first picture for that date will be displayed full-
frame.
Press t (j) in full-frame playback to return to the 
date list.
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Viewing Pictures by Date
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Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode
jNotes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode
• Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in calendar mode or in list by date 
mode. If a date includes the 9,001st picture, an asterisk [*] is displayed next to the number 
of pictures for that date.
• Pictures taken with no date stamp are not listed in these modes. 
ToUseDescriptionc
Select dateUse the rotary multi selector to select a date. –
Select month 
(calendar mode 
only)Press t (j) to view previous month, press 
v (k) to view following month.–
Switch to full-
frame playbackd
Press d to display the first picture taken on 
the selected date. 
Press t (j) in full-frame playback to return 
to the calendar or list by date mode selected 
before viewing in full-frame playback.27
Delete pictureT
Press T after selecting a date, and a 
confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose 
[Yes] and press d to delete all pictures taken 
on the selected date.26
View calendar or 
list by date menumPress m to display the calendar or list by 
date menu.55
View playback 
mode menuCPress C to display the playback-mode 
selection menu.8
Switch to 
shooting modeiPress i to return to the last shooting mode 
selected.26
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Viewing Pictures by Date
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Calendar and List by Date Menus
Press m in either mode to display the following menus for only the 
pictures taken on the specified date.
Print setc83
Slide showc98
Deletec99
Protectc99
Rotate image*c100
Small picture*c50
* During full-frame playback only
The procedure for selecting pictures in calendar or date list playback differs 
from that in full-frame playback as follows:
• In calendar or date list playback, the options apply to all pictures taken on 
the currently selected date.
• In full-frame playback, although the options apply only to the picture 
currently displayed full frame, other pictures taken on the same date can 
be selected.
jPrint Set
When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a 
confirmation dialog [Save print marking for other dates?] will be displayed. Select [Yes] to add 
the new print marking to the existing marking. Select [No] to remove the existing print 
marking and leave only the new marking.
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Pictmotion by muvee
Pictmotion* creates slide show movies with custom transitions and 
background music. 
It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
* Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies.
Creating a Pictmotion Movie
This section describes the easiest way to create a Pictmotion movie.
1Enter Pictmotion mode by 
pressing C in playback 
mode, selecting P (use the 
rotary multi selector), and then 
pressing d.
2Choose M and press d.
3Choose [All images] and press d.
A Pictmotion movie using the 30 most recent pictures 
(default setting) will be created.
After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically 
played back, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
4Choose [Yes] and press d.
The Pictmotion movie is saved and the monitor 
display returns to that shown in step 2. An icon for 
the saved movie will be displayed in the monitor.
Settings for saved Pictmotion movies cannot be 
changed. If you wish to change the settings, create a 
new Pictmotion movie with the desired settings.
Pictmotion by muvee
P
All images
List by date
View images Picture selection
No
Change settingsYe s Save Pictmotion?
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Pictmotion by muvee
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Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie
1Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[View images] in the picture selection 
screen (c56, step 3) and press d.
The check box is selected (y).
2Choose [All images] or [List by date] and press d.
[All images]: Proceed to step 4
[List by date]: Proceed to step 3
3Select a date.
• Press d to select a date in the list by date screen 
(y). Press d again to cancel the selection.
• Multiple dates can be selected.
• Press the shutter-release button to finalize date 
selection.
4Choose pictures.
If [All images] is selected in step 2, all pictures will be 
displayed. If [List by date] is selected, only pictures 
taken on the date selected in step 3 will be displayed.
Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose pictures, 
and press the rotary multi selector G or H to select 
pictures (up to 200) in the select image screen (y). 
Remove chosen pictures from the selection by 
highlighting them and pressing the rotary multi 
selector G or H a second time.
Press v (k) to view selected picture full-frame; press t (j) to return to 
thumbnail display. 
Press d to finalize picture selection. 
After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically played back, a confirmation 
dialog will be displayed.
5Choose [Yes] and press d.
The Pictmotion movie is saved.
All images
List by date
View images Picture selection
List by date
images total
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jNotes on Pictmotion• Pictmotion supports both still pictures and movie files (up to five); note, however, that in 
the case of movies only a small portion selected from the first 60 seconds of each movie 
will be included.
• The current memory card holds up to 20 Pictmotion movies. If the current memory card 
holds 20 Pictmotion movies, delete unnecessary movies before creating new movies. 
• The pictures in a Pictmotion movie are automatically protected when the movie is saved 
(c99).
lNikon Transfer (Windows only)When the Windows version of the supplied Nikon Transfer software (c73) is used to 
transfer pictures stored on the memory card to a computer, Pictmotion movies created with 
the camera can be transferred to the computer and converted to movie files.
Up to ten ten-minute user-defined music tracks for use with Pictmotion can also be copied 
from a computer to the memory card inserted in the camera.
For more information, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
lDeleting Pictmotion MoviesTo delete a Pictmotion movie, choose the desired movie file in the Pictmotion menu (c56, 
step 2), and press T. Protection (c99) is not removed when the Pictmotion is deleted.
Other Options for Pictmotion Movies
Pressing m in the Pictmotion screen (c56, step 2) displays the Pictmotion 
settings screen, where the options described below (1 to 5) can be 
specified. Selecting [Change settings] in the save confirmation dialog (c56, 
step 4) displays the change settings screen, where the options described 
below (except 5) can be specified.
1Background MusicRotate the rotary multi selector to display 
[Background music] and press the rotary multi 
selector J. Choose from five preset music tracks 
and ten user-defined music tracks. Preset music 
tracks include [High-speed] (default setting), 
[Emotional], [Natural], [Up-tempo], and [Relaxed].
• Preset tracks can be played back by pressing v 
(k). User-defined music tracks cannot be played 
back.
• Music tracks from a computer will be added to the user-defined music 
track list. Names of the tracks are displayed in the list only when 
transferred from a computer.
Background music
ExitMotion
Random
Fit to music lengthAuto select 30High-speed
Background music
BackMotion
Random
Fit to music length
High-speed
Pictmotion settings screen Change settings screen
Background music
ExitMotion
Random
Fit to music lengthAuto select 30High-speed
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