Nikon Coolpix S570 Users Manual

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
BShooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) 
•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of 
camera shake.
•The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken 
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
BNote on Using the Flash
Reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. 
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when 
pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is 
recommended.
1Press n (self-timer).
•The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector H or I to choose 10 s 
or 2 s and press the k button.
•10 s (ten seconds): Suited...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1Press p (macro mode).
•The macro menu is displayed.
2Use the multi selector H or I to choose ON 
and press the k button.
•The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
•If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button 
within a few seconds, the selection will be...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press o (exposure compensation).
•The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Use the multi selector H or I to choose the 
desired setting and press the k button.
•When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure 
compensation to “+” side.
•When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure 
compensation to...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting in Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The 
following scene modes are available.
Choosing a Scene Mode
1Press the A button in shooting 
mode to display the shooting-mode 
selection menu, then press the 
multi selector H or I to select a 
scene icon.
•The icon for the last scene mode selected 
is displayed. The default setting is x 
(Scene auto selector).
2Press the multi selector K...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode 
(A28), n = self-timer (A30), p = macro mode (A31), o = exposure 
compensation (A32).
1The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it 
has selected. Can be changed to W (off).
2Other settings can be selected.3Changed to On when the camera selects Close-up scene mode.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action 
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
•The...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
1The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
f Party/indoor
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of 
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame....

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
i Dusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before 
sunrise or after sunset. 
•The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus 
indicator (A6) always glows...

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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at 
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
k Close-up
Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at 
close range.
•Macro mode (A31) will be turned on and the camera 
automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance 
at which the camera can focus.
•The closest...