Nikon Coolpix S600 Users Manual

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Rotary Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, 
select menu options and to apply selection.
For Shooting
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
For Playback
* Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
For the Menu Screen
CNotes on the Rotary Multi Selector•In many cases, you can choose how to use the rotary multi selector to perform an operation....

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d Button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector 
to navigate the menus (A9). Press d again to exit the menu.
Shooting menu
Exit Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
The selected option Displayed when 
there are one or 
more menu items 
to followDisplayed when the 
menu contains two or 
more pages
shooting menu
ExitAF area mode
ExitFace priority
Manual
Center Auto
AF area mode Color options
Autofocus...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a 
description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.
White balance
Exit BackFor accurate color reproduction, 
choose a setting that matches 
the light source.B
Attaching the Camera Strap
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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).
Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (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.
Push 1 and insert the battery into the 
battery charger 2.
CHARGE lamp...

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Charging the Battery
First Steps
3Unplug the charger.
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
BNote 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-EL10. Do not use 
with incompatible batteries.
BNote on the Battery
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” 
(A114),...

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First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully 
charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (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.
The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back 
into place.
BInserting...

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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...

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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 k.
For information on using the rotary multi selector, see 
“The Rotary Multi Selector” (A9).
3Choose Yes and press k.
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4Press k.
The home...

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
First Steps
5Select your home time zone (A100) and press 
k.
The Date menu is displayed.
6Edit the date.
•Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit 
the highlighted item.
•Press K to move the cursor in the following order.
D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y 
•Press J to return to the previous cursor.
7Choose the order in which the day, month and 
year are displayed and press k or press 
K.
The settings are applied and monitor display returns to...

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First Steps
Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on 
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A111). 
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the 
memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted 
or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or 
play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.
1Turn the...