Nikon Coolpix S570 Users Manual

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Inserting Memory Cards
First Steps
BFormatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be 
formatted before use (A125). Note that formatting 
permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the 
memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to 
keep before formatting the memory card.
To format the memory card, use the multi selector to choose Yes 
and press the k button. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. 
To start formatting, choose Format and...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in A (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 (green) will light for a moment and 
the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.
•Proceed to step 4 if A is displayed.
2Press the A button to...

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off 
after a few seconds (A119). When the monitor has turned off in standby mode 
to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it 
(A124).
DFunctions Available in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A31) and exposure compensation (A32) can be applied...

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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, AF-
assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.
•When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the 
camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
2Frame the picture.
•When the camera detects a face, that face will be 
framed by a yellow double border (default setting).
•Up to 12 faces can be detected....

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Step 2 Frame a Picture
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate 
the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject 
fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus 
increasing the area visible in the frame.
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor 
when the zoom control is rotated.
Digital Zoom
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating 
and holding the zoom control at g...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1Press the shutter-release button halfway.
•The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway (A11).
•When the subject is in focus, the active focus area 
glows green.
When a face is detected:
When a face is not detected:
•The camera automatically selects the focus area (one of 
nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. 
When the subject is in focus, the active focus area 
glows green.
•When digital zoom is...

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
BDuring Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the 
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or 
removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the 
camera or card.
BAutofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject 
may not...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)
Press the c (Playback) button.
•The last picture taken will be displayed in full-
frame playback mode.
•Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view 
additional pictures. Press and hold H, I, J 
or K to fast forward.
•Pictures may be displayed briefly at low 
resolution while being read from the memory 
card or internal memory.
•Press the A button or the shutter-release 
button to...

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
COptions Available in Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
CPressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The 
lens will not extend.
CViewing Pictures
•Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
•Pictures that were shot using Face Priority...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5-5.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all 
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-2.2 m (1 ft. 8 in.-7 ft. 
3 in.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1Press m (flash mode).
•The flash menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector H or I to choose the 
desired mode and press the k button.
•The icon for the...