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. 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 K” 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 H, I, J and K.
Flash mode
Display m (flash mode) (A28) menu.
Display n (self-timer)
(A30) menu.
Display p (macro mode) (A31) menu. Apply selection.Display o 
(exposure compensation) 
(A32) menu. Select options*.
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Select previous 
picture*.
Select next picture*.
ShootingSelect options1.
Apply selection 
(go to next screen)
2. Return to the
previous screen.
1Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. 
Pressing right or left while in Shooting/Playback menu (A8) or Icons menu 
(A96) will choose the items.
2Pressing right while in text menus (A96) will go to the next screen.
Shooting menu
Exit Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
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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 mode
Displayed when 
there are more 
previous menu 
items
Press the rotary multi selector 
K or k to proceed to the next 
set of options.Press the rotary multi 
selector K or k to apply 
selection.
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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 starts blinking when 
battery is inserted 3. Charging is 
complete when lamp stops blinking 4.
About 100 minutes are required to 
charge a fully depleted battery.
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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), before using the battery.
CNote on AC power supply
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available 
separately from Nikon) 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.
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-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 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.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 1, 
and slide the cover latch to the   position 2.
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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 c to turn the 
camera on in playback mode.
DAuto Power-Off (Standby Mode)
The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five 
seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor 
will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and 
playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three 
minutes (A105).
Pressing the power switch or the shutter button while the monitor is turned off will turn it on.
When the brightness of the monitor is set to the maximum setting by using the 
c button (A8), the brightness will not change even if no operations are performed on the camera.
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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 time zone menu is displayed.
DDaylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set the date.
1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the rotary multi selector I to choose Daylight saving.
2Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option 
on and off.
3 Press the rotary multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.
Set time and date?
No
Yes Date
Time zone
 London,Casablanca
Daylight saving
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
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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 
shooting mode.
DChanging the date and time
•To change the current date and time, in the Setup Menu (A95) go into Date (A98), choose 
Date and follow the instructions starting from step 6 above.
•To change the settings for home time zone or daylight saving time, in the setup menu's Date 
item, select and change the setting in Time zone (A98, 99).
Home time zone
Back
 London,Casablanca
Date
DM Y
01
00 002008 01
Date
DM Y
15
10 152008 05
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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 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 correctly until it clicks into 
place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
DInserting 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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