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USER MANUAL Coolpix S5200 NIKON

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

SCENE Shooting Suited for the Scene

▶ More on Playback

果 Movies

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

- Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

- Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).

- When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

- Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

- Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

- Do not immerse in or expose to water.

- Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

- The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

- Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

- If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or

skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger

- Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

- Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

- Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

- Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

- Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

⚠️ Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

⚠ Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Nikon COOLPIX S520

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Table of Contents

For Your Safety ....ii

WARNINGS....ii

Notices....v

Introduction....1

About This Manual .... 1

Information and Precautions....2

Parts of the Camera....4

The Camera Body 4

The Monitor....6

Basic Operations....8

The ▶ (Playback) Button....8

The ✱ (favorites) Button....8

The Multi Selector....9

The MENU Button....10

Help Displays....11

Attaching the Camera Strap....11

First Steps....12

Charging the Battery 12

Inserting the Battery 14

Removing the Battery....15

Turning On and Off the Camera....15

Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16

Inserting Memory Cards 18

Removing Memory Cards....19

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select 📄 (Auto) Mode ....20

Indicators Displayed in (Auto) Mode 21

Step 2 Frame a Picture 22

Using the Zoom....22

Step 3 Focus and Shoot....24

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures....26

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)....26

Deleting Pictures....26

Using the Flash....28

Setting the Flash Mode....28

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 30

Table of Contents

Macro Mode 31

Exposure Compensation 32

SCENE Shooting Suited for the Scene....33

Shooting in the Scene Mode ....33

Setting the Scene Mode....33

Features 35

Taking Pictures for Food Mode....41

Taking Pictures for a Panorama 43

Adding and changing a favorite scene....45

▶ More on Playback....46

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ....46

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 47

Pictures Taken in Face Priority 47

Editing Pictures....48

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting....49

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop 50

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture....51

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback....52

Recording Voice Memos....52

Playing Voice Memos....53

Deleting Voice Memos....53

Viewing Pictures by Date 54

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 54

Using List by Date Mode....55

List by Date Menus 56

Favorite Pictures Playback....57

Change the icon for favorites folder 58

Add favorite pictures....59

Viewing Favorite Pictures 60

Removing Favorites....60

Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode....61

Favorite Pictures Playback Mode....61

Movies 63

Recording Movies 63

The Movie Menu....64

Selecting Movie Options....64

Time-Lapse Movies....65

Movie Playback....67

Deleting Movie Files....67

Voice Recordings....68

Making Voice Recordings....68

Playing Voice Recordings....70

Deleting Sound Files....71

Copying Voice Recordings....72

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers.... 73

Connecting to a TV....73

Connecting to a Computer....74

Before Connecting the Camera....74

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 75

Connecting to a Printer....78

Connecting the Camera and Printer....79

Printing Pictures One at a Time 80

Printing Multiple Pictures 81

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set....84

MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 86

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu....86

Displaying the Shooting Menu 86

Image Mode 87

WB White Balance....89

Continuous 91

ISO ISO Sensitivity....93

Color Options....93

[+] AF Area Mode....94

Face Priority....96

Restrictions on Camera Settings 97

Playback Options: The Playback Menu 98

Displaying the Playback Menu....98

Slide Show....100

Delete 101

On Protect 101

Rotate Image 102

Copy 103

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.... 104

Displaying the Setup Menu....105

MENU Menus 105

Welcome Screen....106

Table of Contents

Date....107
Monitor Settings 110
DATE Date Imprint....111
VR Vibration Reduction....113
EF AF Assist....114
Digital Zoom 114
Sound Settings 115
Auto Off 115
IN Format Memory/ [ ] Format Card ....116
Language 117
Video Mode 117
C Reset All 118
Ver. Firmware Version 120

Technical Notes....121

Optional Accessories 121

Approved Memory Cards 121

Image/Sound File and Folder Names 122

Caring for the Camera 123

Cleaning 125

Storage....125

Error Messages....126

Troubleshooting....130

Specifications 135

Supported Standards 138

Index 139

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S520 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card."
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting."
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

OKIN UOXIN UOXIN OKIN UOXIN UOXIN Nikon LETHY DI 1200 MHz

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

- Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

- Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

- Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (106). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

1 Shutter-release button....24
2 Power switch....20
3 Power-on lamp.... 20, 115
4 Built-in flash 28
5 Speaker 53,67,70
6 Eyelet for camera strap....11

Self-timer lamp 30,124
AF-assist illuminator......25, 114, 124
8 Built-in microphone....52, 63, 68
9 Lens.... 125, 135
10 Lens cover....123

1 2 6 7 3 4 5 Opening the pin cover NIV A/V CLAND/BATTERY 8 9 1 0 12 13 A/V OUT 1 1 14 17 15 16

1 Monitor 6
Indicator lamp 68
2 Flash lamp....29
Zoom buttons 22
W : wide 22
T : tele....22
:thumbnail playback......46
Q : playback zoom....47
? : help 11
4 ✱ (favorite) button....8
5 ▶ ( playback) button......8, 26
6 OK (apply selection) button .....9
7 (delete) button..... 26, 27, 53, 67, 71

8 Multi selector....9
9 Tripod socket
10 MENU button 10,34,64,86,98
11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.....14, 18
12 Pin cover....73, 75, 79
13 Cable connector....73, 75, 79
14 Power connector cover .....121
15 Memory card slot....18
16 Battery-chamber....14
17 Battery latch 14, 15

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds. (110)

Shooting

2 OFF 4 AE/AF-L AFO 5 6 23 1 3 AUTO 8* 22 PHE 20 21 @VI @EN @SE @C 19 7 8 9 10 DATE DATED 12:3:1 [ ] DATE 8M 5M 3M PC TV 16:9 1:1 TV 320 320 131 17 18 24 a 16 15 [IN 999] [IN 59m59s] [IN 9h59m59s-] b

1 Shooting mode * 20, 33, 63
2 Macro mode....31
3 Zoom indicator.... 22, 31
4 Exposure lock....44
5 Focus indicator 24
6 Flash mode....28
7 Battery level indicator....20
8 Vibration reduction icon.... 113
"Date not set" indicator 126
Time zone indicator.... 107
10 Date imprint 111
11 Image mode....87
Movie options 64
(a) Number of exposures remaining (still pictures)....20
(b) Movie length 63

13 Internal memory indicator......21
14 Aperture .....24
15 Focus area....24, 94
16 Focus area (Face Priority)....94
17 Shutter speed 24
18 ISO sensitivity....29, 93
19 Exposure compensation value .....32
20 Self-timer indicator....30
21 Color options 93
22 White balance mode....89
23 Continuous shooting mode .....91

Playback

15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG 17 16 15 13 12 10 11 9 4 5 6 7 8 [IN 999/9999] [IN 9999/9999] [IN 59m59s] [IN 9h59m59s]

1 Date of recording....16
2 Protect icon....101
3 Time of recording......16
4 Volume indicator.... 52, 67, 70
5 Favorites folder....60
6 Battery level indicator....20
7 Image mode ^ 87 Movie options ^ 64
(a) Current frame number/total number of frames ....26 (b) Movie length ....67

9 Internal memory indicator......26
10 Add to favorites guide....59
11 Movie playback indicator 67
12 List by Date guide....54
13 Print-order icon....84
14 Small picture....50, 51
15 D-Lighting icon....49
16 Voice memo icon 53
17 File name....122

Basic Operations

The ▶ (Playback) Button

Diagram of a device's front panel with buttons and an arrow pointing to a play button (no text or symbols)

Press ▶ once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button in playback mode (💡 26) will also activate shooting mode.

If the camera is turned off, hold down ▶ to turn the camera on in playback mode (💡 26).

The ✿ (favorites) Button

Pure graphical icon showing a device with a star and play button, no text or symbols present

Press ✦ to display the Favorites menu. Switching between shooting and playback mode can be done. Use the multi selector (💡 9) to choose the desired mode.

Favorites Menu

Movie mode (63) Auto mode (20) Favorite scenes mode (33) Playback mode (26) Voice recording mode (68) Add favorite scene mode (45) Shooting Scene mode (33) Favorite pictures playback mode (60) List by date mode (54) Setup mode (104)

The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

For Shooting

Display (flash mode) (28) menu/ Select the option above. Display (self-timer) (30) menu. Display (exposure compensation) (32) menu. Apply selection. Display (macro mode) (31) menu/ Select the option below.

SHUTO Flash mode

For Playback

Select previous picture. OK Select next picture.

Illustration of a person in a hoodie by the sea with mountains and a sailboat in the background (no text or symbols)

For the Menu Screen

Select the option above. Select the option on the left/ Return to the previous screen. OK Select the option on the right/ Go to next screen (Apply selection) Select the option below. Apply selection (go to next screen).

Shooting Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options MEN Exit

Notes on the Multi Selector

• In many cases, you can choose how to use the 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 multi selector ▶" are included only in cases where necessary.
• In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as ▲, ▼, ◀ and ▶.

The MENU Button

Press MENU to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (9). Press MENU again to exit the menu.

Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options MENU Exit Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow The selected option

Displayed when there are more previous menu items Shooting menu AF area mode MENU Exit Press the multi selector ▶ or OK to proceed to the next set of options. AF area mode Face Priority Auto Manual Center MENU Exit Press the multi selector ▶ or OK to apply selection.

Help Displays

Press T (✗) when ☐ 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 T (?) again.

W T

WB White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Attaching the Camera Strap

① COOLFOX

② NISIK COSAY

③

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.

1 Connect 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.

Diagram showing connection between a connected power supply unit and an electrical outlet, with labeled components and wiring connections.

2 Charge the battery.

Push ① and insert the battery into the battery charger ②.

Nikon ① 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.

③ Nikon C2A+QE ④ Nikon C2A+QE C2A+QE

CHARGE lamp Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
Flickers	Battery 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.

3 Unplug the charger.

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

Note 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.

Note on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery"

(124), before using the battery.

Note 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.

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.

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

A/V OUT 1 CARD/RATTERY 2

2 Insert 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.

Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up ① as the battery is inserted ②. The battery latch will spring back into place when the battery is fully inserted.

Nikon LITHIUM 10N BATTERY PACK EN-EL16 3.7V 74mAh

Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the correct orientation.

Diagram showing a device with a prohibition symbol overlaid on a document, indicating no restrictions or prohibition.

3 Close 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.

A/V OUT 2 3D/BATTERY 1

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.

Nikon LITHIUM IRN BATTERY PACK RN-BL19 3. TV 740mAh

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 ▶ to turn the camera on in playback mode.

ON/OFF/ON

Auto 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 (115).

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.

ON/OFF

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press Ⓞ.

For information on using the multi selector, see "The Multi Selector" (9).

Čeština Dansk Deutsch English Español Ελληνικά Français Indonesia Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski Português Русский Suomi Svenska Türkçe عربي 中文简体 中文繁體 日本語 한글 ภาษาไทย

3 Choose Yes and press OK.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

Date Set time and date? No Yes

4 Press Ⓞ.

The home time zone menu is displayed.

Time zone London,Casablanca Daylight saving

Daylight 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 OK in step 4, press the multi selector ▼ to choose Daylight saving.
2 Press OK to enable daylight saving time (✓). Pressing OK toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3 Press the multi selector ▲, and then press Ⓞ to proceed to step 5.

5Select your home time zone (109) and press OK.

The Date menu is displayed.

Home time zone London,Casablanca MENU Back

6 Edit the date.

• Press ▲ or ▼ on the multi selector to edit the highlighted item.
• Press ▶ to move the cursor in the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y
• Press ◀ to return to the previous cursor.

Date D M Y 01 200801 00 : 00

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press OK or press ▶.

The settings are applied and monitor display returns to shooting mode.

Date D M Y 15 200805 15 : 10

Changing the date and time

• To change the current date and time, in the Setup Menu (104) go into Date (107), 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 (107, 108).

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (121).

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.

1 Turn 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.

1 W OUT CARD/BATTERY 2

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

V OUT LOCK

Inserting 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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Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in ① to partially eject the card ②. The card can then be removed by hand.

Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (116). 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.

Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press OK. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press OK.

W OUT ① ②

Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S520, be sure to format them using this camera (116).

The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the "lock" position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the "write" position.

Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data
  is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

• Take out the battery or memory card
  -Turnoff the camera

• Disconnect the AC adapter

- Do not format the memory card using a computer.

- Do not disassemble or modify.

- Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

- Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

- Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

- Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

- Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

Write protect switch

Lock Lock

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select 📄 (Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on.

Proceed to step 4 when is displayed.

ON/OFF

2 Press ✿.

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3 Use the multi selector to choose 📄 and press Ⓞ.

The camera enters (auto) mode.

Shooting OK

4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR	Battery fully charged.
	Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.
iBattery exhausted.	Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and image mode setting (87).

Indicators Displayed in (Auto) Mode

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    A["Shooting mode<br>displayed in (auto) mode."] --> B["Image with icons"]
    C["Vibration reduction icon<br>Vibration reduction will be adjusted."] --> B
    D["Internal memory indicator<br>Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 23 MB). When memory card is inserted, N is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card."] --> B
    E["Image mode<br>Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is Bm Normal (3264 x 2448)."] --> B

Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds (110).

Available Functions in (Auto) Mode

In (auto) mode, macro mode (31) and exposure compensation (32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (28) and self-timer (30). Pressing MENU in (auto) mode displays the shooting menu. This menu allows you to specify the image mode (87), white balance setting (89), and to apply continuous shooting (91), ISO sensitivity (93), color options (93) and AF area (94), to suit shooting conditions or your own preferences.

Vibration Reduction

Vibration reduction (113), when On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes.

Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, self-timer lamp, microphone and speaker.

Illustration of hands holding a camera with a mounted screen (no text or symbols visible)

Line drawing of hands holding a white digital camera (no text or symbols visible)

2 Frame the picture.

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default). If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a double border and the rest by a single border.

Illustration of a person in a boat on water with hills and sail in the background (no text or symbols)

AF area will not appear when shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press W (☐) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or T (Q) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

W T Zoom out Zoom in

Press the zoom button and a monitor indicator will show the current zoom ratio.

Optical zoom Digital zoom

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down T(Q) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×.

The focus area will not be displayed and focus will be on the center of the screen when digital zoom is in effect.

Optical zoom (up to 3×). Digital zoom is in effect.

If the crop would be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are added through a process known as interpolation, creating a slightly "grainy" image.

Interpolation will not be applied before the position of the □ on the screen; the zoom indicator changes to yellow when interpolation is in effect.

Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation

If possible, digital zoom will create a picture by cropping the area visible in the monitor to the current Image mode (87), increasing magnification without affecting quality, and changing the position of ▲.

The amount of zoom available before interpolation is used depends on the option currently selected for image size, as shown in the following table. The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches the maximum zoom ratio possible before interpolation is used, during which the zoom indicator changes from white to yellow.

Image Mode	Zoom rate
8M, 8M, 16:9,1:1	3× (maximum optical zoom)
5M 3.6× (1.2 digital zoom)

Image Mode	Zoom rate
3M	4.2× (1.4 digital zoom)
PC 9× (3 digital zoom)
TV	12× (4 digital zoom)

Digital zoom can be turned off (114).

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When people's faces (front view) are recognized:

Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border will glow green.

Shutter Speed Aperture 1/60 F2 81/60

When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized.

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.

[ ] 100 F2 F2.8 Shutter Speed Aperture

When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area. The focus indicator will glow green and the focus area will not be displayed.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture.

Focus and exposure remains locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

When the camera is unable to focus while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, either the double border for face priority will blink; or the focus area or focus display will blink red. Change the composition and try again.

See AF area mode (94) or "Face Priority" (96) for more information about Face Priority.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the ☑(wait) icon will be displayed and the number of exposures remaining display or the movie length display will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator glow green:

• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (💡 95). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

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    A["Shutter"] --> B["Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure."]
    B --> C["Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take picture."]

AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

The illuminator has a range of about 2.6 m (8.5 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (114), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press ▶.

Modes can still be switched even if playback mode has been selected from the favorites menu (8).

The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Use the multi selector ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ to view additional pictures.

Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press ▶ or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.

When IN is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, IN is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

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15/05/2008 15:00 0004.JPG Internal memory indicator

Deleting Pictures

1 Press ☐ to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor.

ENU

2 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press OK.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press OK.

Erase 1 image? No Yes

Done

Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option Use Description
Playback zoom T (Q)		Press T (Q) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10x. Press OK to return to full-frame playback.	47
View thumbnails W (☐)		Press W (☐) to display 4, 9, 16 picture thumbnails.	46
Add favorite pictures	OK	Add the picture currently displayed to favorite pictures.	59
Switch to shooting mode	[HW2]	Press ▶ or the shutter-release button to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.	26

Power on by pressing ▶

If the ▶ button is pressed continuously while the power is OFF, the power will be switched ON and playback mode will be started up.

Viewing Pictures

• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
• Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and displayed.

Deleting the Last Picture Taken

In shooting mode, press 📋 to delete the last picture taken. When the confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed, use the multi selector to choose Yes and press OK.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press OK.

Erase 1 image? No Yes

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.5-8.0 m (1.6-26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-5.0 m (1.6-16.4 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.

AUTO Auto (default setting for 📄 (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces "red-eye" in portraits (29).

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

Slow sync

AUTO (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press ↘ (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press ⓄK.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When AUTO (auto) is applied, AUTO will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (110).

If a setting is not applied by pressing OK within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

AUTO Flash mode AUTO VR

The Ⓢ (Off) Indicator

Turn vibration reduction (113) off when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (3):

• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).
• The ISO is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when ISO is displayed may be slightly mottled.

Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to Ⓧ (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

- Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If remaining battery level is low after using the

Diagram showing a Nikon device with labeled buttons and a sun icon pointing to it, likely illustrating camera or display control.

flash to shoot, the monitor will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging.

The Flash Mode Setting

The default setting is AUTO (except for some modes in scene mode).

When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default flash setting for all modes.

Red-eye Reduction

The COOLPIX S520 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Not recommended when shutter-release timing is essential.
• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.
• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.
  Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (113) off when using a tripod.

1 Press ⚙ (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s and press OK.

10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions (such as weddings)
2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

OFF 10s 2s Self-timer

If a setting is not applied by pressing OK within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

010 [ ] 1/60 F2.81/60

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

↓ S9 1/60 F281/60

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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.).

1 Press 🎨 (macro mode).

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and press OK.

The macro mode icon (💡) is displayed.

The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing OK within a few seconds.

OFF ON OFF Macro mode

3 Press T (Q) or W (☐) to frame the picture.

The camera can focus at a distance of 15 cm (5.9 in.) at the zoom position at which 🎨 and the zoom indicator glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned before ⬇).

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Macro Mode

In full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.

The Macro Mode Setting

When macro mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default macro setting for all modes.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press the multi selector ☒ (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure.

• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to "+" side.
• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.
• Exposure compensation can be set to values between -2.0 and +2.0 EV.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing OK within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Exposure compensation

3 The setting is applied.

- The icon is displayed in the monitor.

V8 2.5x1.0 [0 8] 9]

Exposure Compensation Value

When exposure compensation is adjusted in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off returns exposure compensation to 0.0.

Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

Food	Night portrait	Dusk/dawn	Fireworks show
Portrait	Party/indoor	Night landscape	Copy
Landscape	Beach/snow	Close-up	Back light
Sports	Sunset	Museum	Panorama assist

Setting the Scene Mode Setting the favorite scenes

1 Press ✦ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose the desired scene and press Ⓞ.

• Food, Portrait and Landscape has been set at the default setting.
  • The favorite scene can be changed to other scenes (45).

Food OK

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

[ ] 1/30 F2.8

Selecting from Scene menu

1 Press ✱ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose 📊 and press Ⓔ.

Scene OK

2 Press MENU to display the scene menu screen.

MENU

3 Choose the desired scene in the scene menu and press OK.

Scene menu Party/indoor Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape MENU Exit

4 Frame the subject and shoot.

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Image Mode

Image mode (87) can be set in the Scene menu. Changes made to these settings apply for all shooting modes, including auto shooting mode.

Scene menu Panorama assist Image mode MENUExit

Features

Food

Use when shooting cuisines. See "Taking Pictures for Food Mode" (41) for details.

- AF area mode is set to Manual (94). When OK is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.

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*

Off*

On

0.0*

Off

* Other settings can be selected.

Portrait

• Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.
• Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See "Face Priority" (96) for more information.
• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.
• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.
  • Digital zoom is not available.

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Off*

Off

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

- Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator or focus indicator (6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

Black-and-white cityscape photo showing modern high-rise buildings reflected in water, with a crane in the foreground (no visible text or signage)

Off*

Off

0.0*

Off

* Other settings can be selected.

Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: flash mode (28); self-timer 30; macro mode 31; exposure compensation (32); AF-assist illumination (114).

Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value are cancelled and these settings return to their default scene values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.
• While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to 8M Normal (3264). This rate is maintained for up to 2 pictures.
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

Black-and-white photo of a person skateboarding against a clear sky (no text or symbols visible)

* Other settings can be selected.

Night portrait

• Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.
• Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See "Face Priority" (96) for more information.
• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.
• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.
  • Digital zoom is not available.

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1

Off

2

Off

0.0

2

Auto

2

1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
^2 Other settings can be selected.

Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting in darkly-lit places. Turn Vibration reduction

(113) off when using a tripod.

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1

Off

2

Off

0.0

2

Auto

2

1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
^2 Other settings can be selected.

☐: For those scene modes with ☐, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (☐ 113) off when using a tripod.
NR: For those scene modes with NR, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to save an image will be longer than usual.

Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

- Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

Black-and-white photo of a woman sitting on a beach with ocean waves and palm trees in the background (no text or symbols visible)

AUTO*

Off*

Off

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

- Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

Black-and-white cityscape with modern high-rise buildings and waterfront (no visible text or signage)

Off*

Off

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

Dusk/dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

- Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator or focus indicator (6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

Black-and-white beach scene with high-rise buildings and a waterfront promenade under cloudy skies (no visible text or symbols)

Off*

Off

0.0*

Off

* Other settings can be selected.

☐: For those scene modes with ☐, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (☐ 113) off when using a tripod.
NR: For those scene modes with NR, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to save an image will be longer than usual.

Night landscape NR

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

- Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator or focus indicator (6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

Nighttime aerial view of a dense urban skyline with illuminated skyscrapers and buildings (no visible text or signage)

Off*

Off

0.0*

Off

* Other settings can be selected.

Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (31) will be changed to ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.
• The camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) when the glows green. (zoom position is before the △) The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position.

Close-up of a metallic circular pendant with symmetrical geometric patterns, attached to a chain (no text or symbols visible)

- AF area mode is set to Manual (94). When OK is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.

- While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

- As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

Auto*

Off*

On

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.)

For those scene modes with 📁, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (113) off when using a tripod.
NR: For those scene modes with NR, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to save an image will be longer than usual.

Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot. (91)
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

Interior view of a museum exhibit featuring two sculptures and animal figures (no visible text or labels)

Off*

Off*

0.0*

Off

* Other settings can be selected.

Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

- Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• Up to 2.4× optical zoom can be used.
  • Digital zoom is not available.

Black and white abstract pattern resembling a stylized flower or burst (no text or symbols)

Off

Off

0.0

Off

Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Use macro mode (31) to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

A D. Hump M. Amers' Nature (American) Society & State House Informed through a comprehensive agreement with the United States, suggested this representation of the United States. Halep M. Amers' quarterly statement for the direction provided by the authorized by the United States Authority Commission. John Kirke Lake Wolters C. Martinez Jr. in Bhat K. Aandar- Kadheri Rathler. Ruth's Gate Excessive improvements by the United States were completed in 1986 and must study probably through generalization from the United States Center Foundation and the United States Institute.

Off*

Off*

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

For those scene modes with 📁, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (113) off when using a tripod.

Back light

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows.

- Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

Black-and-white photo of a woman standing under a pavilion with trees in the background (no visible text or symbols)

Off*

Off

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

Panorama assist

Panoramic black-and-white cityscape with modern high-rise buildings along the waterfront and a distant mountain range (no visible text or signage)

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See "Taking Pictures for a Panorama" (43) for details.

Off*

Off*

0.0*

Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

Taking Pictures for Food Mode

Macro mode (31) will be changed to ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) when the glows green. (zoom position is before the △) The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position. As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

1 Use the multi selector to choose 🎨 Food in the scene menu and press Ⓞ (34).

Scene menu Food Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait MENU Exit

2 Use the multi selector ▲ or ▼ to choose white balance.

- Press ▲ to increase the amount of red, or ▼ to increase the amount of blue.

[ ] VR [100] 8m

3 Frame the picture.

- Press OK to move the focus area. Press the multi selector ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ to move the focus area to the focus position.

- Press OK again to lock the focus area.

Pure diagram of a square with directional arrows and a central geometric symbol, no text or labels present.

Camera control panel interface with tool icons and settings

4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The focus area glows green and focus will be locked.
• When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

[ ] 1/60 F2,81/60

5 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

- The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

White balance in Food Mode

• Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects. Changing white balance in Food mode will not affect white balance in the shooting menu (86).
• White balance in Food mode will be saved even when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off.

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (113) off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Use the multi selector to choose ⏻ Panorama assist in the scene menu and press Ⓞ( 34 .

- The (D) icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

Scene menu Panorama assist Image mode MENU Exit

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press ⓄK.

- Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (▶), left (◀), up (△) or down (▽). - The yellow panorama direction icon (▶▶) will move to the direction pressed and press OK to choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (▶) will be a direction.

Screenshot of a video player interface with playback controls and UI elements including playhead, progress bar, and timecode

- Apply flash mode (28), self-timer (30), macro mode (31) and exposure compensation (32) settings with this step, if necessary. - Press OK to reselect the direction.

3 Shoot the first picture.

- The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor.

[ ] 1/60 F2.8

4 Shoot the second picture.

• Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.
- Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

XENIF-L OK End IN 8

5 Press OK when shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

RE/RF-L OK End [ IN 5 ]

Panorama Assist

Flash mode (28), self-timer (30), macro mode (31) and exposure compensation (32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (87) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (115) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

Exposure Lock

AE/AF-L is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same focus, exposure and white-balance settings.

R: /F: L OK : End IN 8M 8

Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD-ROM. Transfer pictures to a computer (74) and use Panorama Maker (77) to join them in a single panorama.

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Adding and changing a favorite scene

Scenes that are used frequently can be added as a favorite scene. Up to 3 favorite scenes can be added. 🎨 Food, ✉ Portrait and 📋 Landscape are added at the default setting.

1 Press ✱ to display the favorites menu, use the multi selector to choose ⏻, and press Ⓔ.

- All favorite scenes that are currently added will be displayed.

Add favorite scene OK

2 Choose the favorite scene to be changed and press Ⓞ.

- All scenes will be displayed.

Add favorite scene Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

3 Choose the scene to be added and press OK.

- The scene will be overwritten and you will return to the favorites menu.

Scene 1 Food Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press W (☐) in full-frame playback mode (☐ 26) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

Four-panel illustration showing a woman and three children with flowers, displayed within a digital interface (no text or symbols on the figures themselves)

To Use Description
Choose pictures Use		selector to choose pictures. 9
Change number of pictures displayed		When W (☐) is pressed, display picture thumbnails in the following order:4 → 9 → 16When T (☐) is pressed, the number of thumbnails changes reversely.	-
Cancel thumbnail playback		Press OK.	2
Switch to shooting mode		Press ▶ or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.	26

Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When print set (84) and protected pictures (101) are displayed in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Print Set icon Protect icon IN 1/10 On Film frames

Thumbnail display in Favorite pictures playback

The Add favorite pictures icon will be shown at the top right of the screen when thumbnail playback mode is entered while in favorite pictures playback (60).

[IN 1/10] Add favorite pict

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Pressing T (Q) during full-frame playback mode (26) zooms the current picture in 3x, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.

- The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

Illustration of a person's face with short hair and a button labeled 'MENU 8' (no text or symbols on the character itself)

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

To Use Description
Zoom in T (Q)		Zoom increases each time T (Q) is pressed, to a maximum of 10x.	-
Zoom out W (☐)		Zoom decreases each time W (☐) is pressed.When the magnification ratio reaches 1x, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.	-
View other areas of picture		Press the multi selector ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ to move the display area to other areas of the picture.	9
Switch to full-frame playback		Press OK.	2
Crop picture	[2AD7]	Press MENU to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.	50
Switch to shooting mode		Press ▶ or the shutter button to return to the last shooting mode selected.	26

Pictures Taken in Face Priority

When enlarging pictures taken in Face Priority (96), pressing T(Q) in full-frame playback will enlarge the picture using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point.

- If several faces are recognized, the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point, and pressing the multi

Illustration of a woman with shoulder-length hair, resting on her hand, with a sailboat and mountains in the background (no text or symbols)

selector ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ will enable you to switch between the people's faces.

- Pressing T (Q) or W (☑) will change the magnification ratio and return back to the normal enlargement rate.

Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX S520 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (122). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description
D-Lighting (49)	Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Crop (50)	Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Small picture (51)	Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

Picture Editing

• Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of 16:9 16:9 (3200), 1:1 1:1 (2448), 1:1 1:1 with black border or 1:1 with white border (87) can not be edited.
• The COOLPIX S520 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S520 digital cameras.
• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S520 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

Restrictions on Picture Editing

(√: available, -: not available)

	2nd editing
1st editing	D-Lighting	Crop	Small picture
D-Lighting –		√	√
Crop –	–	–
Small picture –	–	–

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.
• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

Original Pictures and Edited

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
• Edited copies have the same transfer marking as the original but are not marked for printing (84) or protecting (101).

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (26) or thumbnail (46) playback mode and press MENU.

The playback menu will be shown.

MENU

2 Choose D-Lighting with the multi selector and press OK.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

Playback menu D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect MENU Exit

3 Choose OK and press OK.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press OK.

D-Lighting OK Cancel

D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the 📄 icon displayed during playback.

15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when MENU: ✕ is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (✗ 47) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Press T (Q) in full-frame playback mode (26) to zoom in on the image.

Crop can be done by enlarging above the current magnification ratio on the portrait image displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use Rotate Image (102) to change the position of the portrait images to landscape before enlarging it.

W T

2 Refine copy composition.

Press T (Q) or W (☐) to adjust the zoom ratio.

Press the multi selector ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

Close-up grayscale portrait of a person's face with no visible text or symbols

3 Press MENU.

MENU

4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press OK.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press OK.

Save this image as displayed? No Yes

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).

• 8m 3,264 × 2,448

• 3M 2,048 × 1,536
  • TV 640 × 480

• 6M 2,816×2,112

• 2m 1,600 × 1,200

• 320 × 240

• 5m 2,592 × 1,944

• 1m 1,280×960
• 160×120

- 4m 2,272 × 1,704

• PC 1,024 × 768

When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 , it is displayed with a gray frame in full frame playback mode and the small picture icon ☐ or ☐ is also displayed on the left of the screen.

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

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.

Option Description
640×480	Suited to television playback.
320×240	Suited to display on web pages.
160×120	Suitable for e-mail attachments.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (26) or thumbnail (46) playback mode and press MENU.

The playback menu is displayed.

MENU

2 Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press OK.

Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Voice memo Copy MENU Exit

3 Choose the desired copy size and press OK.

Small pic. 640×480 320×240 160×120 MENU Exit

4 Choose Yes and press OK.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press OK. The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

Create small picture file? No Yes

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

Use the camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.

Recording Voice Memos

1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (💡 26) and press MENU.

• The playback menu is displayed.

MENU

2 Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press OK.

- The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed.

Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Voice memo Copy MENU Exit

3 Press and hold Ⓞ to record a voice memo.

- Recording ends after 20 seconds or when OK is released.

Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

- During recording, REC and [icon] blink in the monitor.

- When recordings ends, the voice memo playback screen is displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of "Playing Voice Memos" (53) to play the voice memo.

- Press MENU before or after recording a voice memo to return to full-frame playback mode.

Illustration of a woman with a sailboat in the background (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a woman with a sailboat on water, no text or symbols present

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Playing Voice Memos

Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with [RE] in full frame playback mode.

1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (26) and press MENU.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Illustration of a woman in a hoodie by the sea with mountains and sailboats in the background (no text or symbols)

2 Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press OK.

• The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed.

Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Voice memo Copy MENU Exit

3 Press Ⓞ to listen to the voice memo.

• Playback ends when the voice memo ends or OK is pressed again.
• Use the zoom buttons to adjust the playback volume.
• Press MENU before or after playing a voice memo to return to full-frame playback mode.

Illustration of a woman by a lakeside with a sailboat and mountains in the background (no text or symbols)

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press 📄. Use the multi selector to choose [♪] and press ⏚. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

Erase 1 image? No Yes

Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted.
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.
• The COOLPIX S520 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras.

Viewing Pictures by Date

In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When MENU is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, protection and transfer.

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

1 Press ✱ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose DATE, and press OK.

Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

List by date OK

2 Choose the desired date and press OK.

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.

List by date 15/05/2008 [ 3] 10/05/2008 [ 2] Others [ 56 ]

The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame.

Press W (☐) in full-frame playback mode to return to the date list.

15:05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG

Using List by Date Mode

The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.

To Use Description
Select date		Press the multi selector ▲ or ▼ to select a date.	9
Switch to full-frame playback		Press OK to display the first picture taken on the selected date.Press W (☐) in full-frame playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.	26
Delete picture		Press ☑ after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press OK to delete all pictures taken on the selected date.	26
View list by date menu	MENU	Press MENU to display the list by date menu. 56
View favorites menu		Press ✦ to display the favorites menu. 8
Switch to shooting mode		Press ▶ or the shutter button to return to the last shooting mode selected.	26

Notes on List by Date Mode

• Up to 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more pictures exist, “*” is displayed next to the number.
• Pictures taken with no date stamp are not listed in these modes.

List by Date Menus

Press MENU to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.

D-Lighting* 49

Print set 84

Slide show 100

Delete 101

Protect 101

Rotate image* 103

Small pic.* 51

Voice memo 52

* During full-frame playback only

When MENU is pressed in the date selection screen (54), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press MENU.

Print 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 to the existing marking. Select No to remove the existing print and leave only the new marking.

Favorite Pictures Playback

Pictures taken can be added to favorite folders to be shown when travelling, at weddings etc. Adding it to favorites will allow you to playback only the event you want to see. A picture can be added to multiple favorite folders.

Steps for adding/playback

graph TD
    A["Take a picture"] --> B["Change the icon for favorite folders (58)"]
    B --> C["Add picture to favorites (59)."]
    C --> D["Playback the picture that was added to favorites (60)."]

Pictures can be added to favorites even without changing the icon.

Change the icon for favorites folder

Change the display icon for the favorites folder. Changing the icons will make it easier to know what pictures are in each folder. The icons can be changed again after adding the pictures to favorites.

1 Press ✱ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose 📋, and press OK.

- Favorite folders will be displayed.

Favorite pictures OK

2 Choose the favorites folder and press MENU.

- Icon selection screen will be displayed.

Favorite pictures 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 MENU Choose icon

3 Use the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to choose an icon color, and press Ⓞ.

Choose icon MENU Back

4 Use the multi selector ▲▼◀ or ▶ to choose an icon and press Ⓞ.

- The icon will be changed and the screen will return to favorite pictures playback as in step 2.

Choose icon MENU Back

Setting icons in favorites folder

Set the favorites folder icon for the internal memory or memory card. Changing to internal memory or a memory card that does not have the icon set will revert the icon back to the number icon (default setting). Remove the memory card from the camera when changing the favorites folder icon in the internal memory.

Add favorite pictures

Add pictures taken to the favorites folder. Adding the pictures will enable for easier and faster searching.

1 Press OK in full-frame playback (26).

• The Favorites selection screen will be displayed.

15/05/2008 16:30 0004.JPG

2 Use the multi selector to choose the favorite folder and press OK.

• The added picture will be in the Favorites folder.

Favorite pictures 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 MENU Back Ok Add

Notes about Selecting favorite pictures

• A favorites folder can contain up to 200 pictures.
• If the picture chosen is already in the Favorites folder, the checkbox on the folder chosen will have the On mark (√).
  • One picture can be added to multiple favorite folders.
• Pictures will not be copied or moved even if added to favorite folders (62).

More information

See "Removing Favorites." (60) for more information.

Viewing Favorite Pictures

In Favorite Pictures Playback mode the Favorites folder with the pictures can be chosen and displayed. In playback zoom and thumbnail playback mode display, editing of the pictures and recording/playback of voice memos can be done just like in normal playback mode.

1 Press ✱ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose 📋, and press OK.

- Favorite folders will be displayed. Favorite folders that have pictures added to it will have the pictures displayed.

Favorite pictures OK

2 Choose a Favorite folder and press OK.

• Favorite folders that contain pictures will be displayed.
• The icon of the favorite folder been playbacked currently will be displayed on the top right of the screen.

Removing Favorites.

Press OK during favorites full-frame playback (step 2 above) and the removing favorites screen will be displayed.

To remove the picture from favorites, choose Yes and press OK. To cancel removing, choose No and press OK.

Favorite pictures 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 MENU Choose icon

Illustration of a woman with camera app icons and a sailboat on water (no text or symbols in the scene)

Remove this picture from favorites? No Yes

Difference between removing and deleting favorites

- Favorite pictures playback will playback the pictures that have been added to favorites. Deleting a picture (💡 26, 61, 101) while in playback will delete the original picture that has been added to favorites. To remove a picture from favorites without deleting it use Removing Favorites.

Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode

The following operations are possible from the Favorites folder display screen.

To Use Description
Select favorite folder		Press the multi selector ▲,▼, ◀ or ► to select the favorites folder.	9
Switch to full-frame playback		Press OK to display the first picture in the Favorites folder.	26
Delete picture	[head]	Press after selecting pictures from the favorites folder, and a confirmation dialogue will be displayed. Choose Yes and press OK to delete all pictures from the folder.	26
Change the icon for favorites folder	MENU	Change the icon for favorites folder. 58
View favorites menu	*	Press * to display the favorites menu. 8
Switch to shooting mode	[head]	Press ▶ or the shutter button to return to the last shooting mode selected.	26

Favorite Pictures Playback Mode

Press MENU in full-frame playback mode to display the following menus. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press MENU.

D-Lighting 47

Print set 84

Slide show 🖼 100

Delete 101

Protect 101

Rotate image 101

Small pic. 51

Voice memo 52

Playback/Adding to favorites

Adding to favorites does not copy the original picture data and move it. The filename will be added to the favorites folder. Favorite Pictures Playback uses the filename from that favorites folder and playbacks the picture from there. Deleting a picture (💡 26, 61, 101) while in playback will delete the original picture that has been added to favorites, so be careful while deleting pictures.

Adding to favorites

graph LR
    A["Internal memory and memory card"] -->|Adds a file name| B["Favorites Folder 1"]
    A -->|Adds a file name| C["Favorites Folder 1"]
    subgraph Internal Memory & Memory Card
        D["0001.JPG 0002.JPG"]
        E["0003.JPG 0004.JPG"]
    end
    D --> F["Image 1: Original Image"]
    E --> G["Image 2: Original Image"]
    F --> H["Add to Folder 1"]
    G --> I["Add to Folder 1"]

Favorites Pictures Playback

graph LR
    A["Favorites Folder 1\n0001.JPG\n0002.JPG\n0003.JPG"] -->|Calling a file| B["Internal memory or memory card"]
    B -->|Playback| C["Image 0001.JPG\n0002.JPG\n0003.JPG"]

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.

1 Press ✱ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose ⚡, and press Ⓞ.

Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

Movie OK

2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

REC 14s

Recording Movies

• Flash mode (28) and exposure compensation (32) can only be used for time-lapse (65) movies. Macro mode (31) is available in all modes. Self-timer (30) cannot be used.
• Flash mode, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.
• Optical zoom cannot be applied while movies are recorded. Digital zoom cannot be used just before recording a movie, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are recorded (except for time lapse movies).

Changing Movie Settings

• Movie options can be changed (64).
- When Movie options is set to Time-lapse movie, movies are recorded without sound.

The Movie Menu

Movie options settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press MENU in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Option Image size and frame rate
TV movie 640★(default setting)	Image size: 640 × 480 pixelsFrame rate: 30 frames per second
Small size 320★	Image size: 320 × 240 pixelsFrame rate: 30 frames per second
Small size 320	Image size: 320 × 240 pixelsFrame rate: 15 frames per second
Time-lapse movie★(65)	The camera automatically takes pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie.Image size: 640 × 480 pixelsFrame rate: 30 frames per second

Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

Option	Internal memory (approx.23 MB)	Memory card (256 MB)
TV movie 640★ (default setting)	20 sec. 3 min. 50 sec.
Small size 320★	60 sec.	11 min. 10 sec.
Small size 320 2 min. 1 sec. 22 min. 30 sec.
Time-lapse movie★ (65)	539 frames 1,800 frames per movie

* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows. All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for movies is 2 GB. Even if a memory card with 4 GB or above is used the camera will only display up to maximum 2 GB of the movie length.

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Time-Lapse Movies

Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.

1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie options from the movie menu and press OK.

Movie Movie options MENU Exit

2 Choose 📋Time-lapse movie★ and press ⓄK.

Movie options TV movie 640 ★ 320 Small size 320 ★ 320 Small size 320 Time-lapse movie ★ MENU Exit

3 Choose the interval between shots and press OK.

Choose from intervals between ten seconds and 60 minutes.

Set interval time 30 s 1 m 5 m 10 m 30 m MENU Exit

4 Press MENU.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

Illustration of a woman with hills and a sailboat in the background (no text or symbols)

5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots.

Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.

6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded. A 1,800-frame movie has a playback time of 60 seconds.

Time-Lapse Movie

• Flash mode (28), macro mode (31), and exposure compensation (32) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins.
• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62D (sold separately).

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback mode (26), movies are recognized by the Movie options (64) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press OK.

Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to choose a control, then press Ⓜ to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

15:05:2008 15:30 00:10.A71 OK: [160] 10s

Pausing

Volume indicator During playback

To Press Description
Rewind		Rewind movie. Playback resumes when OK is released.
Advance		Advance movie. Playback resumes when OK is released.
Pause		Pause playback.While paused, use the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.
			Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while OK is pressed.
			Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while OK is pressed.
			Resume playback.
End End playback and return to full-frame playback.

Deleting Movie Files

Press 📋 when playing back a movie, displayed in full-frame playback mode (💡 26), or when selected in thumbnail playback (💡 46) mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose Yes and press OK to delete the movie, or choose No and press OK to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

Erase 1 image? No Yes

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

1 Press ✱ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose 🔔 and press Ⓞ.

Voice recording OK

2 Choose record and press OK.

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

Voice recording Record MENU Copy

3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

The indicator lamp lights during recording. If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins, the camera's auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off.

See "Operations During Recording" (69) for more information.

Voice recording 001 17:3015/05/2008 Max. rec. time 00:05:00

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Operations During Recording

Record indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Voice recording REC 001 17 :3015/05/2008 00:01:00/00:04:00 Index: 01 Date of recording Time remaining Index number

To Press Description
Reactivate the monitor		If the monitor has turned off, press ▶ to reactivate.
Pause/resume recording		Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink.
Create index*		During recording, press the multi selector to create index. Camera can skip to any index during playback. Start of recording is index number one; other numbers are assigned in ascending order, to a maximum of 98.
End recording		Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

Playing Voice Recordings

1 Press ✿ to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose 🖱 and press Ⓞ.

Voice recording OK

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired file and press Ⓞ.

The selected file will be played back.

Voice recording Record 001 15/05/2008 17:30 002 15/05/2008 18:30 003 26/05/2008 13:00 004 29/05/2008 16:40 MENU Copy PLAY

Operations During Playback

Sound file playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Index Volume Date and time of recording Length of recording Index number

Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume.

Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to choose a control, then press OK to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

To Press Description
Rewind		Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when OK is released.
Advance		Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when OK is released.
Skip to previous index		Skip to previous index.
Skip to next index		Skip to next index.
Pause		Pause playback.The following operations can be performed while playback is paused:Resume playback.
End		End playback and return to the voice recording selection screen.(70)

Deleting Sound Files

Press 📋 during playback or after voice recording selection (💡 70) (use the multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose Yes and press OK. To cancel deletion, choose No and press OK.

Delete File will be deleted. OK? No Yes

Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press MENU in the voice recording selection screen (70).

MENU

2 Use the multi selector to choose the option and press OK.

IN → 📋: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card → IN: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory

Copy sound files IN → IN → IN MENU Exit

3 Choose the copy option and press OK.

Selected files: Proceed to step 4 Copy all files: Proceed to step 5

Camera to card Selected files Copy all files MENU Exit

4 Choose the desired file.

Press the multi selector ▶ to select the file (☑). Press the multi selector ▶ again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.
• Press OK to finalize file selection.

Select sound files 001 15/05/2008 17:30 002 15/05/2008 18:30 003 26/05/2008 13:00 004 29/05/2008 16:40 005 03/06/2008 08:00 MENU Exit Select

5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press OK.

Copying starts.

Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX S520 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera.

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

ON/OFF

2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

VIDEO AUDIO WhiteYellow

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down ▶ to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures taken will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

Diagram of a device rear panel with buttons and an arrow pointing to a play button (no text or symbols)

Connecting an AV Cable

When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Video Mode

Be sure that the camera's video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (104) >Video mode. (117)

Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S520

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/Professional)

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer (76).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S520 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.

2 Turn off the camera.

3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

Diagram showing connection between oscilloscope, USB cable, and computer via USB port, with magnified view of device details.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon

ON/OFF

Transfer. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:. Nikon Transfer will start.

Windows XP

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action. Nikon Transfer will start.

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly.

Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

Failure Transfer File Edit View Window Help Options Source: $500 Primary Destination C:\Users\producc\Pictures\Mitron Transfer Source Embedded Info Primary Destination Backup Destination Preferences Search For $520 Thrombin Out of 4 photos(c) selected Transfer Queue 4 photos(c) in the queue Process Start Transfer button

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.
• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.
• To transfer pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera ( 72, 98, 103).

Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files

• Navigate to the folder on the computer's hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.
• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player.

Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (40) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.
• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD. After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows

Open All Programs (Programs under Windows 2000) from the Start menu > ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 > Panorama Maker 4.

Macintosh

Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Panorama Maker 4 icon.

- For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

Image File Names and Folder Names

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (☐ 122) for more information.

Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (138) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

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    A["Take pictures"] --> B["Select pictures for printing using Print set option (84)"]
    B --> C["Connect to printer (79)"]
    C --> D["Print pictures one at a time (80)"]
    C --> E["Print multiple pictures (81)"]
    D --> F["Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable"]
    E --> F

Note on Power Source

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S520 can be charged using the home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot
  • Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
  For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera's Print set menu (84).

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

ON/OFF

2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

Diagram showing connection between a digital oscilloscope and printer via USB cable, with labeled components and wiring details.

4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen ① will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed ②.

ON/OFF

①

PictBridge

②

Print selection 15/05 2008 No. 4 [ 4 ] MENU: &MENU

Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (79), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press OK.

Press W (☐) to display 12 thumbnails, and T (Q) to switch back to full-frame playback.

Print selection 15/05 2008 No. 4 [ 4 ] MENU: E MENU

2 Choose Copies and press OK.

PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size MENU Exit

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press Ⓞ.

Copies 4 MENU Exit

4 Choose Paper size and press OK.

PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size MENU Exit

5 Choose the desired paper size and press OK.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size Default 3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in. 100 × 150 mm 4 × 6 in. MENU Exit

6 Choose Start print and press OK.

PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size MENU Exit

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press OK.

Printing 002/004 OK Cancel

Current print/total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (79), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press MENU.

The print menu is displayed.

MENU

2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press OK.

Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size MENU Exit

3 Choose the desired paper size and press OK.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size Default 3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in. 100 × 150 mm 4 × 6 in. MENU Exit

4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press OK.

Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size MENU Exit

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to select pictures, and press ▲ or ▼ to set the number of copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (♥) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.

Press T (Q) to switch to full-frame playback. Press W (☐) to switch back to thumbnail display.

Press OK when setting is complete. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press OK. Choose Cancel and press OK to return to the print menu.

Print selection 10 MENU Back

Print selection 010 prints Start print Cancel MENU Exit

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press OK. Choose Cancel and press OK to return to the print menu.

Print all images 012 prints Start print Cancel MENU Exit

DPOF printing

Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (84).

• The menu shown at right will be displayed.
• To print, choose Start print and press OK.
- Choose Cancel and press OK to return to the print menu.

- To view the current print order, choose View images and press OK. To print pictures, press OK again.

DPOF printing 010 prints Start print View images Cancel MENU Exit

View images 10 MENU Back

5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press OK.

Printing 002/010 OK Cancel

Current print/ total number of prints

Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (💡 138).

When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1 Press MENU in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

MENU

2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and press Ⓞ.

The print set menu is displayed.

Playback menu D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect MENU Exit

3 Choose Select images and press OK.

Print set Select images Delete print set MENU Exit

4 Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to select pictures, and press ▲ or ▼ to set the number of copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (♥) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures

for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.

Press T (Q) to switch to full-frame playback.

Press W (☐) to switch back to thumbnail display.

Press OK when setting is complete.

Print selection MENU Back

5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information.

Choose Date and press OK to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

Choose Info and press OK to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

Print set Done Date Info MENU Exit

Choose Done and press OK to complete the print order and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the 📄 icon displayed with playback.

15:05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG

Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (138) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

- Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (83).

- Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.

Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press OK. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

Note on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera's date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

Illustration of a woman by a lakeside with mountains and a sailboat in the background (no text or symbols)

Date Imprint

When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using

the Date imprint option (111) in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures.

Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contain the following options.

Image mode1	87
Choose image size and quality.
White balance2	89
Match white balance to the light source.
Continuous2	91
Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

ISO	ISO sensitivity 93
	Control camera's sensitivity to light.
Color options 2

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

[+] AF area mode 📋 94

Choose where the camera focuses.

1 Image mode can change the settings for menus of scene modes.
^2 See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (☐ 97).

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Press ✿ to display the favorite menu, choose 📄 (auto), and press Ⓜ. Press MENU to display the shooting menu.

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    A["Shooting Device"] --> B((OK))
    B --> C["Menu"]
    C --> D["Shooting menu"]
    D --> E["Image mode"]
    D --> F["White balance"]
    D --> G["Continuous"]
    D --> H["ISO sensitivity"]
    D --> I["Color options"]
    D --> J["Exit"]

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (💡 9).
  • To exit the shooting menu, press MENU.

Image Mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

Option Size (pixels) Description
1:1	1:1 (2448)	2,448 × 2,448 Square images can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
1:1	1:1 with black border	2,448 × 2,448 Square images surrounded by a small black border can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
1:1	1:1 with white border	2,448 × 2,448 Square images surrounded by a small white border can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
8M	High (3264 ★)	3,264 × 2,448 Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
8M	Normal (3264)(default setting)	3,264 × 2,448 Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
5M	Normal (2592)	2,592 × 1,944
3M	Normal (2048)	2,048 × 1,536 Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
PC	PC screen (1024)	1,024 × 768 Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
TV	TV screen (640)	640 × 480 Suited to full-screen display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
16:9	16:9 (3200)	3,200 × 1,800 Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (6, 7).

Image Mode

Changes made to these settings apply to all scene modes.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Setting		Internal memory (approx. 23 MB)	Memory card^1 (256 MB)	Print size (printed at 300 dpi; cm/in.) ^2
1:1	1:1 (2448)	12	130	21 × 21/8.3 × 8.3
1:1	1:1 with black border	12	130	21 × 21/8.3 × 8.3
1:1	1:1 with white border	12	130	21 × 21/8.3 × 8.3
8M	High (3264 ★)	4	45	28 × 21/11.0 × 8.3
8M	Normal (3264)	9	95	28 × 21/11.0 × 8.3
5M	Normal (2592)	14	155	22 × 16.5/8.7 × 6.5
3M	Normal (2048)	23	245	17 × 13/6.7 × 5.1
PC	PC screen (1024)	94	995	9 × 7/3.5 × 2.8
TV	TV screen (640)	131	1,380	5 × 4/2 × 1.6
16:9	16:9 (3200)	12	130	27 × 15.5/10.6 × 6.1

^1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows "9999" ("999" when internal memory is been used).

2 Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

WB White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

AUTO Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

PRE Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Please refer to "Preset Manual" for more information(90).

Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Flash

Use with the flash mode.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (6).

Flash Mode

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (💡) (💡 28).

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
2 Use the multi selector to choose PRE Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press OK.

The camera zooms in.

WB White balance ✓ Auto Auto PRE Preset manual Background: Inspection: Flec Position MENU Exit

3 Choose Measure.

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press OK.

WB Preset manual Cancel Measure MENU Exit

4 Frame the reference object.

WB Preset manual Cancel Measure MENU Exit

Reference object frame

5 Press Ⓞ.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set.

No pictures are recorded.

Note on Preset Manual

Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when OK is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.

Continuous

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

Single (default setting)

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 2 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to 8M Normal (3264).

BSS BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.

Multi-shot 16

Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 1.3 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture 8M Normal (3264).

Grid of identical grayscale images showing a row of human figures in various poses (no text or symbols)

Intvl timer shooting

Camera takes pictures (up to 1,800 frames) automatically at specified interval (92).

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (6).

Note on Continuous Shooting

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.
  • Digital zoom cannot be used in Multi-shot 16.

Note on BSS

BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

Interval Timer Photography

Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.

1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu, and press OK.

Continuous Single Continuous BSS Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting MENU Exit

2 Choose interval between shots and press OK.

Set interval time 30 s 1 m 5 m 10 m 30 m MENU Exit

3 Press MENU.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots.

The monitor turns on automatically right before the next shot is taken.

Blank white image with minimal UI elements (no text or symbols)

5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 pictures have been taken.

Power Source

To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62D (sold separately).

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

ISO ISO Sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.

64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

At the settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (6). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64, the ISO icon will be displayed (29).

Color Options

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

Standard color (default setting)

Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect.

Black-and-white

Record pictures in black-and-white.

Sepia

Record pictures in sepia tones.

Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (☐ 6).

[+] AF Area Mode

Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used.

[⊕] Face priority (default setting)

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face. See "Face Priority" (96) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will switch to Auto, and the camera will automatically select the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.

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Auto

Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.

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This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Press the multi selector ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ to select from 99 focus areas in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus-area selection screen is displayed. To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash, macro, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press OK. To return to the focus-area selection screen, press OK.

AF area Selectable focus areas

[■] Center

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used.

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AF area

Focus Lock

To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

- Confirm that the focus area indicator is green.

3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture.

- Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.

Illustration of a person with short hair looking at a lakeside scene with mountains and a sailboat (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person looking at a scenic lake with mountains and a sailboat in the background (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a woman with a boat on water, mountains in background (no text or symbols)

More Information

See "Autofocus" (25) for more information.

Face Priority

Face Priority will take effect when AF area mode is set to Face priority, or when Scene mode is set to Portrait or Night portrait. The camera will automatically recognize human faces that are facing the camera and set focus on the faces.

1 Frame a picture

When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border.

If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by the double border and the rest by a single border. Up to 5 people's faces can be recognized.

Two stylized human figures with camera frames, one facing forward and the other looking up (no text or symbols)

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway

Focus will be on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green once focus has been locked.

When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway and try focusing again.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

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Notes about Face-Priority

• In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto.

• In the Portrait and Night portrait settings of scene mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, focus will be set on the center of the screen.
  • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

• When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

• When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

• When the subject is not looking directly at the camera

• The camera's ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

• In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (25), the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this occur, switch to AF area mode (Manual or Center), refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock.
• Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and displayed.

Restrictions on Camera Settings

Restrictions apply to the following settings in (auto) mode.

Flash mode

Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16.

Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected.

Self-timer

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous.

Applied Continuous settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

Continuous

If Continuous setting is set to Multi-shot 16, Image mode will be set to 8M Normal (3264).

If Continuous mode is restored to any setting other than Multi-shot 16 the settings for Image mode will also be restored.

White balance

White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black-and-white, Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.

Applied white balance setting is restored when Standard color or Vivid color is selected.

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options.

D-Lighting 49

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

Print set 84

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

Slide show 100

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

Delete 101

Delete all or selected pictures.

Protect 101

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

Rotate image 103

Change the orientation of an existing picture.

Small pic. 51

Create a small copy of the current picture.

Voice memo 52

Attach a voice memo onto the picture.

Copy

103

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Display the playback menu by pressing ▶ and pressing MENU.

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    A["User Interface"] --> B["Menu with Click Button"]
    B --> C["Playback menu"]
    C --> D["D-Lighting"]
    C --> E["Print set"]
    C --> F["Slide show"]
    C --> G["Delete"]
    C --> H["Protect"]
    C --> I["MENU Exit"]

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (💡 9).
  • To exit the playback menu, press MENU.

Selecting Multiple Pictures

The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures.

Playback menu: Print set (84), Delete (101), Protect (101), Rotate image (102), Picture Copy (103)

Setup menu: Welcome screen (106)

Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.

Protect MENU Back ON/OFF

1 Press the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to choose the desired picture.

Only one picture can be selected for Welcome screen and Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.

Press T (Q) to switch to full-frame playback. Press W (☐) to switch back to thumbnail display.

On Protect MENU Back ON/OFF

2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select ON or OFF (or the number of copies).

When ON is selected, a check mark (♥) is displayed in the top left corner of the current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.

On Protect MENU Back ON/OFF

3 Press ⓄK.

The setting is enabled.

Done

Slide Show

Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show."

1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press OK.

To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press OK before choosing Start.

To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press OK before choosing Start. The check mark (√) will be added to the loop option when enabled.

Slide show Pause: Start Frame intvl Loop MENU Exit

2 The slide show begins.

While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed:

• Press the multi selector ▶ to view pictures in the order recorded, or ◀ to view pictures in the reverse order. Press and hold ▶ to fast forward, or ◀ to rewind.
• Press OK to pause the slide show.

Illustration of a person with shoulder-length hair standing by a lakeside with mountains and a sailboat in the background (no text or symbols)

3 Choose End or Restart.

When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and press OK to return to the playback menu, or choose Restart to play the slide show again.

Pause Restart End Frame intvl

Notes on Slide Show

• Only the first frame of movies (67) included in slide shows is displayed.
• The slide show can play continuously for 30 minutes (even when Loop is selected).

Delete

Delete selected pictures or all pictures.

Erase selected images

Delete selected pictures (99).

Erase all images

Delete all pictures.

Notes on Deletion

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.
• Pictures marked with the Ⓞ icon are protected and cannot be deleted.

Protect

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. See "Selecting Multiple Pictures" (99) for more information on using this function. Note, however, that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files (116).

Protected pictures are recognized by the 🔊 icon during playback (💡 7, 46).

Rotate Image

Set the direction of the picture used for playback on camera.

Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.

Choose a picture to be rotated in the picture selection screen (99), and the Rotate image screen will be displayed.

Press the multi selector ◀ or ▶ to rotate the image 90°.

Rotate image MENU Back Rotate Rotate 90° counterclockwise Rotate image MENU Back Rotate Rotate 90° clockwise MENU Back Rotate

Press OK to choose the direction and record the orientation for the picture as shown in the rotate image screen.

Copy

Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.

1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press Ⓞ.

IN → 📋: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

→ IN: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

Copy IN → IN → IN MENU Exit

2 Select a copy option and press OK.

Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (99).

All images: Copy all pictures.

Camera to card Selected images All images MENU Exit

Notes on Copying Pictures

• JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other format cannot be copied.
• If voice memos (52) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied with the pictures.
• Sound files recorded using Voice Recording (68) can be copied using the Copy sound files option (72) in sound file playback mode.
• Pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied.
• Edited copies have the same protection marking (101) as the original, but are not marked for printing (84).
• Even if a picture that was added to favorites (59) is copied the contents of favorites will not be copied.

Memory contains no images. Message

If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message Memory contains no images. will be displayed. Press MENU to display the copy option screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card.

More Information

See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (122) for more information.

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options.

Menu Menus	105
Choose how menus are displayed.
Welcome screen	106
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.
Date	107
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
Monitor settings	110
Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
Date imprint	111
Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Vibration reduction	113
Set vibration reduction on or off for shooting.
AF assist	114
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.
Digital zoom	114
Adjust settings for using digital zoom.
Sound settings	115
Adjust sound and volume settings.
Auto off	115
Set time before camera enters standby mode.
Format memory/Format card	116
Format internal memory or memory card.
Language	117
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.
Video mode	117
Adjust settings necessary for connection to television.
Reset all	118
Restore camera settings to default values.
Firmware version	120

Display camera firmware version.

Displaying the Setup Menu

First, display the favorites menu by pressing ✱. Then select ⚙ (use the multi selector), and press ⓄK.

Set up OK

Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (💡 9).
  • To return to the favorites menu, press ✱.

Menus

Choose the initial menus displayed.

Text (default setting)

Menus are displayed in list format.

Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Icons

All menu items can be displayed in a single page.

Menu names

Menus

Welcome Screen

You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.

None (default setting)

No welcome screen will be displayed.

COOLPIX

Displays a welcome screen

Select an image

Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen and press OK. As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted. Pictures taken with Image mode set to 16:9 (3200), 1:1 (2448), 1:1 with black border or 1:1 with white border function cannot be used. Copies created at sizes below 320x 240 with the crop (50) or small picture (51) function cannot be used.

Date

Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.

Date

Set camera clock to current date and time.

See "Setting Display Language, Date and Time" (☐ 16) for more information.

Time zone

(home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from

Time zone options. When ➤ (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (109) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.

Setting Travel Destination Time Zone

1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press OK.

The time zone menu is displayed.

Date 15/05/2008 15:30 Date Time zone

2 Choose ➤ and press Ⓞ.

The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected.

If daylight saving time is in effect, use the multi selector to choose Daylight saving and press OK, and then press

▲. The time is automatically advanced one hour.

Time zone 15/05/200815:30 London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving OK :

3 Press ▶.

The travel destination menu is displayed.

Time zone 15/05/200823:30 London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving

4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press OK.

The setting is enabled.

While the travel destination time zone is selected, the ➤ icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

Travel destination EDT:New York Toronto, Lima MENU Back

Time zone 15/05/200810:31 London,Casablanca Daylight saving EDT:New York Daylight saving

The Clock Battery

The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

Home Time Zone

• To switch to the home time zone, choose ⬇ in step 2.
- To change the home time zone, choose ⚙ in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the home time zone.

Daylight Saving Time

• If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect: Turn Daylight saving on (√) when daylight saving time begins, to automatically advance the camera's clock one hour.
• If date and time are set with Daylight saving turned on (√) when daylight saving time is in effect: Turn Daylight saving off when daylight saving time ends, to automatically set the camera's clock back one hour.

Time Zones (17)

The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (17, 108). The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera's time zone map.

UTC +/- Location UTC +/- Location
-11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin
-10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara
-9 Alaska, Anchorage +3			Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Manama
-8	PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver	+4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai
-7	MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz	+5 Islamabad, Karachi
-6	CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City	+5.5 New Delhi
-5	EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima	+6 Colombo, Dhaka
-4 Caracas, Manaus +7 Bangkok, Jakarta
-3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo		+8	Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore
-2 Fernando de Noronha		+9 Tokyo, Seoul
-1 Azores		+10 Sydney, Guam
±0 London, Casablanca		+11 New Caledonia
		+12 Auckland, Fiji

Monitor Settings

Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness.

Photo info

Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode.

Brightness

Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.

Photo Info

The following display options are available.

See "The Monitor" (6) for information on indicators in the monitor.

	Shooting mode Playback mode
Show info
Auto info (default setting)	The current settings or operation guide is displayed for a few seconds, as in Show info above. Thereafter, display will be the same as Hide info.
Hide info
Framing grid
	In (auto) mode, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures; other current settings or operation guide is displayed for five seconds, as in Auto info above.In other shooting modes, the current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info above.	The current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info above.

DATE Date Imprint

Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (85).

Off (default setting)

Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

Date

Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.

Date and time

Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.

Date counter

Time stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected date.

At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (6).

Date Imprint

• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
• Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (87) of TVTV screen (640) may be difficult to read. Choose PCPC screen (1024) or larger when using date imprint.
• The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu's Date item (16, 107).
• Date cannot be imprinted on pictures shot in certain modes (130).

Date Imprint and Print Set

When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information, the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted on them, using options in the Print set menu (85).

Date Counter

Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

Date counter 5 20/05/2008 Number of days

Press Ⓞ to display the stored dates option.

Press Ⓞ to display the display option.

Stored dates

Up to three dates can be stored. To set, choose an option, press the multi selector ▶, enter a Date (17), and press OK. To select a different date, choose an option and press OK.

COTIE Stored dates 1 20/05/2008 2 03/06/2008 3 ----

Display options

Choose Number of days, Years and days, or Yrs, mnths, days and press OK.

Display options Number of days Years and days Yrs, mnths, days

Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.

H: 002/18.05.2009

Two days remaining Two days elapsed

02/22.05.2008

VR Vibration Reduction

Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (when off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor) (6).

On (default setting)

Vibration reduction is enabled when taking pictures and recording movies. Camera detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake. When camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake. If camera is panned vertically, vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake.

Off

Vibration reduction is not enabled.

Notes on Vibration Reduction

• Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.
• Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera's monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.
• Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations.
• "VR" stands for vibration reduction.

EF AF Assist

Change settings for AF-assist illumination.

Auto (default setting)

AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically.

Off

Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.

Digital Zoom

Adjust settings for using digital zoom.

On (default setting)

Digital zoom (22) will be activated when the T (Q) is pressed when the optical zoom has been magnified to its maximum rate.

Off

Digital Zoom will not be activated. (Except when shooting a movie).

Notes on Digital Zoom

• AF area (94) will be set in the Center when digital zoom is been used.

• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.

• When Scene Mode is set to Portrait or Night portrait.

• When Continuous mode is set to Multi-shot 16.
• Just before recording a movie (Up to 2× zoom can be activated while recording movies)

Sound Settings

Adjust the following sound settings.

Button sound

Turn button sound On or Off.

When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and welcome sound.

Shutter sound

Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.

Auto Off

When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations been done, the camera will enter standby mode (15) to save power. Once in standby mode, the power lamp will blink, and if no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera turns off. The time taken to enter standby mode can be set to 30 s, 1 m (default setting), 5 m, or 30 m.

Notes on Auto Off

Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for three minutes when menus are displayed, or for 30 minutes during slide show playback or when the AC adapter is connected.

IN Format Memory/ [ ] Format Card

Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.

Formatting the Internal Memory

To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.

IN Format memory All images will be deleted! OK? No Format

Formatting a Memory Card

When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format card option appears in the setup menu.

Format card All images will be deleted! OK? No Format

Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards

• Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
• Formatting the internal memory or memory card will change the icon settings (58) for the favorites folder back to the number icon (default settings).
• Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S520, be sure to format them using this camera.

Language

Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.

Čeština	Czech Polish	Polski
Dansk	Danish Portuguese	Português
Deutsch	German Russian	Русский
English	(default setting) Finnish	Suomi
Español	Spanish Swedish	Svenska
Ελληνικά	Greek Turkish	Türkçe
Français	French Simplified Chinese	中文简体
Indonesia	Indonesian Traditional Chinese	中文繁體
Italiano	Italian Japanese	日本語
Magyar	Hungarian Korean	한글
Nederlands	Dutch Thai	ภาษาไทย
Norsk	Norwegian Arabic	عربي

Video Mode

Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.

Reset All

When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values.

Pop-up Menu

Option Default value
Flash mode (28) Auto
Self-timer (30) OFF
Macro mode (31) OFF
Exposure compensation (32)	0.0

Scene Mode

Option Default value
Scene menu (34) Food
White Balance in Food Mode (41)	Center

Movie Menu

Option Default value
Movie options (64)	TV movie 640★
Time-lapse movie (65)	30 s

Shooting Menu

Option Default value
Image mode (87)	8M Normal (3264)
White balance (89) Auto
Continuous (91) Single
Intvl timer shooting (92)	30 s
ISO sensitivity (93)	Auto
Color options (93)	Standard color
AF area mode (94)	Face priority

Setup Menu

Option Default value
Menus (105) Text
Welcome screen (106) None
Photo info (110)	Auto info
Brightness (110) 3
Date imprint (111) Off
Vibration reduction (113)	On
AF assist (114) Auto
Digital zoom (114) On
Button sound (115) On
Shutter sound (115) On
Auto off (115) 1 m

Others

Option Default value
Paper size (80, 81)	Default
Slide show (100) 3 s

• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (122) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to "0001", delete all pictures (101) before selecting Reset all.
• Settings for Date (107), Date counter (112), Language (117), and Video mode (117) in the setup menu, Preset manual (90) in the shooting menu will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed.

Ver. Firmware Version

View the current camera firmware version.

COOLPIX S520 Ver. X.X Back Nikon

Firmware version

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63
AC adapter	AC Adapter EH-62D<How to attach EH-62D> ②Please check that the AC Adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.
USB Cable USB Cable UC-E6
AV Cable Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14

Approved Memory Cards

The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S520. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.

SanDisk 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB	^1 , 4 GB ^2
Toshiba 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB	^1 , 4 GB ^2
Panasonic 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB	^1 , 4 GB ^2

1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2 GB cards.

2 SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports SDHC.

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.

Image/Sound File and Folder Names

Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows.

DSCN0001.JPG

Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)		Extension (signifies the file type)
Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings	DSCN	Still pictures .JPG
		Movies .AVI
		Voice memos	.WAV
Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included)	RSCN	Voice recordings
Small copies (voice memo attachment included)	SSCN	File number (assigned automatically in ascending order, starting with "0001")
D-Lighting copies (voice memo attachment included)	FSCN
Time-lapse movies	INTN

- Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-character identifier: "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. "101P_001"; 43), "INTVL" for interval timer photography (e.g. "101INTVL"; 92), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g. "101SOUND"; 68), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g. "100NIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with "0001."

- Files copied using Copy > Selected images or Copy sound files > Selected files are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy > All images and Copy sound files > Copy all files copy all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (72, 103).

- Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the medium is formatted (116) or a new memory card inserted.

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device:

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

Handle the lens and all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.

The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED

The light-emitting diode (LED; 4, 30, 114) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001

The Battery

• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and return it to the battery case. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 °C / 59 to 77 °F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage.
• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Cleaning

Lens	Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor	Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body	Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:

• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios
• Exposed to temperatures below -10^ (14°F) or above 50^ (122°F)
• Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.

Notes on the Monitor

• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected.
• When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.

Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.

Display Problem Solution
(blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 107
Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery.		change battery.	12
Battery exhausted.	Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12
FF● (● blinks red)	Camera cannot focus.	• Refocus.• Use focus lock.	24, 2595
Please wait for the camera to finish recording.	Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete.	Wait until message clears from display automatically when recording is complete.	25
iMemory card is write protected.	Write-protect switch is in "lock" position.	Slide write-protect switch to "write" position.	19
This card cannot be used.	Error accessing memory card.	• Use approved card.• Check that connectors are clean.• Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.	1211818
This card cannot be read.
Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes	Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S520.	Choose Yes and press OK to format card, or turn camera off and replace card.	19
Out of memory.	Memory card is full.	• Choose smaller image size.• Delete pictures or sound files.• Insert new memory card.• Remove memory card and use internal memory.	8726, 67,711819
Image cannot be saved.	Error occurred while recording picture.	Format internal memory or memory card.	116
	Camera has run out of file numbers.	• Insert new memory card.• Format internal memory or memory card.	18116
	Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.	Pictures taken with Image mode set to 16:9 (3200), 1:1 (2448), 1:1 with black border or 1:1 with white border, and copies created at sizes below 320 x 240 with the crop or small picture function cannot be used.	50, 51, 87
	Cannot copy picture. Delete	pictures from destination.	101
Album is full. No further pictures can be added.	Over 200 pictures have already been added to favorite folder.	• Remove some pictures from favorite folder.• Add to other favorite folders.	6059
Sound file cannot be saved.	Camera has run out of file numbers.	• Insert new memory card.• Format internal memory or memory card.	18116
Image cannot be modified.	Cannot edit selected picture.	Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture.	48
Cannot record movie.	Time out error while recording movie.	Choose memory card with faster write speed.	121
Memory contains no images.	No pictures in the internal memory or memory card.	-	-
	Memory card does not contain pictures.	To copy picture file from internal memory to memory card, press MENU. The copy option screen will be displayed.	103
	The picture has not been added to favorites folder.	• Add the picture to favorites folder.• Choose the favorites folder that the picture is in.	5960
Display Problem	Solution
iNo sound file.	No sound file in the internal memory or memory card.	-	-
iFile contains no image data.	File not created with COOLPIX S520.	View file on computer or other device.	-
◎This file cannot be played back.
iAll images are hidden.	Date and time are not set for pictures to be displayed in list by date mode.	-	-
iThis image cannot be deleted.	Picture is protected. Disable protection. 101
iTravel destination is in the current time zone.	Destination in same time zone as home.	-	109
Lens error	Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.		20
Lens cover error	Finger or other obstruction prevents lens cover from opening.	Turn camera off and remove obstruction.	4, 123
Communications error	USB cable disconnected during printing.	Resume operation after turning camera off, reconnecting the cable and try connecting the USB cable again.	79
System error	Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry.	Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.	14, 20
Display Problem Solution
Printer error: check printer status.	Running out of ink or printer error.	Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, selectResume and press OK to resume printing.*	-
Printer error: check paper	Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.	Load the specified paper, selectResume and press OK to resume printing.*	-
Printer error: paper jam	Paper has jammed in the printer.	Eject the jammed paper, selectResume and press OK to resume printing.*	-
Printer error: out of paper	No paper is loaded in printer.	Load the specified paper, selectResume and press OK to resume printing.*	-
Printer error: check ink	Ink error. Check ink, selectResume and press OK to resume printing.*	-	-
Printer error: out of ink	Ink cartridge is empty. Replace ink, selectResume and press OK to resume printing.*	-	-
Printer error: file corrupt	An error caused by the image file has occurred.	Select Cancel and press OK to cancel printing. -

* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Display, Settings and Power Supply

Problem Cause/Solution
Monitor is blank. • Camera is off.	Battery is exhausted.Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway.When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged turn and computer are connected via USB cable.Camera and TV are connected via AV cable.Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress.	202021, 2529757366, 92
Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust	monitor brightness.Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor brightens when controls are used	11012515
Camera turns off without warning.	Battery is low.Camera has turned off automatically to save power.Battery is cold.	20115124
Date and time of recording are not correct.	Pictures recorded before clock was set, and "Date not set" indicator blinks during shooting, will have time stamp of "00/00/0000 00:00"; movies and voice recordings will be dated "01/01/2008 00:00."Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required.	16107
No indicators displayed in monitor.	Hide info is selected for Photo info.Select Show info.	110
Date imprint not available. Camera clock has not been set. 16,		107
Date not appearing on pictures even when Date imprint is enabled.	Date does not appear on movies or on pictures taken using (Sports scene mode), (Museum scene mode) or (Panorama assist scene mode), or when Continuous is set to Continuous or BSS.	36, 39, 40, 63, 91
Camera settings reset. Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values.		108

Electronically Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

Shooting

Problem Cause/Solution
No picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed.	When camera is in playback mode, press ▶ or the shutter-release button.When menus are displayed, press MENU.Battery is exhausted.When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.	26102029
Camera cannot focus.	The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well.Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.	2511420
Pictures are blurred. • Use flash.	Use vibration reduction.Use BSS.Use tripod and self-timer.	281139130
Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash.	Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off.	29
Flash does not fire. • Flash is off.	Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.modes other than Time-lapse movie are selected.Continuous, Multi-shot 16 or BSS is selected for Continuous.	28336391
Optical zoom cannot be used.	Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies.Zoom cannot be used in Fireworks show of Scene mode.	6339
Digital zoom cannot be used.	Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.Digital zoom is not available in the following situations.- when Portrait, Night portrait or Fireworks show is selected for Scene mode.- when Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous.- just before recording a movie (up to 2× can be applied while recording movies other than Time-lapse movie)	11435, 36, 399163
Image mode not available.	Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous.	91
No sound when shutter is released.	Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu.Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is selected for Continuous in shooting menu.(Sports scene mode) or (Museum scene mode) is selected.modes other than Time-lapse movie are selected.Speaker has been covered up.	1159136, 39634, 22
AF-assist illuminator does not light.	Off is selected for AF Assist option in camera setup menu.AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes.	11435-40
Pictures appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 125
Colors are unnatural. White balance does not match light source. 89
Randomly spaced bright pixels ("noise") appear in image.	Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by:Using flashSpecifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting	2893
Pictures are too dark (underexposed).	Flash is off.Flash window is blocked.Subject is beyond flash range.Adjust exposure compensation.Raise the ISO sensitivity.Subject is backlit. Select Back light scene mode) or use fill flash.	282228329328, 40
Pictures are too bright (overexposed).	Adjust exposure compensation. 32
Unexpected results when flash set to auto with red-eye reduction).	If taking pictures with auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction when scene mode is set toNight portrait, In-Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Use any other scene mode other than Night portrait, and change the flash to any other settings other than auto with red-eye reduction) and try shooting again.	28, 36

Playback

Problem Cause/Solution
File cannot be played back.	· File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera.· Time-lapse or interval timer photography in progress: pictures cannot be played back until recording is complete.	-65, 92
Cannot zoom in on picture. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 × 240 .		-
Cannot record voice memo.	· Voice memos cannot be appended to movies.· Voice memos cannot be attached to images taken with other cameras. Voice memos that are attached to the image using other cameras cannot be played back on this camera.	6753
Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options.	These options cannot be used with movies, and pictures taken when 16:9 (3200), 1:1 (2448), 1:1 with black border or 1:1 with white border is applied in the Image mode setting.Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture.Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with other cameras.Other cameras may be unable to play back pictures recorded with this camera.	67, 87474747
Icon settings for favorites folder revert back to default settings, or pictures that were added to favorites are not displayed during favorite pictures playback.	Data in the memory card may not playback correctly if overwritten on a computer.	-
Pictures not displayed on television.	Choose correct Video mode.Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory.	11718
Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected.	Camera is off.Battery is exhausted.USB cable is not correctly connected.If the computer OS used is Windows 2000 Professional, the camera will not be able to connect.Camera is not recognized by the computer.Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically.	20207576--
Pictures to be printed are not displayed.	Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory.	18
Cannot select paper size with camera.	Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the paper sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the paper size. Use the printer to select paper size.	80, 81

Specifications

Nikon COOLPIX S520 Digital Camera

Type Compact digital camera

Effective pixels 8.0 million

Image sensor

^1 /2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 8.29 million

Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens

Focal length 5.7-17.1mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm)

f/-number f/2.8-4.7

Construction 5 elements in 5 groups

Digital zoom Up to 4x (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx. 420mm)

Vibration reduction Lens shift

Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF

Focus range (from lens)

- 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to ∞

- Macro mode: 15 cm (1.2 in.) to ∞ (when the zoom indicator is positioned before △)

Focus-area selection

Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas

AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2 -2001); max. output: 700 μW

Monitor 2.5 in., approx. 153k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment

Frame coverage (shooting mode)

Approx. 97 % horizontal and 97 % vertical

Frame coverage ( playback mode)

Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical

Storage

Media • Internal memory (approx. 23 MB)

• SD (Secure Digital) memory cards

File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant

File formats

Compressed: JPEG-baseline compliant

Movies: AVI

Sound files: WAV

Image size (pixels)

• 3,264 × 2,448 Normal (3264)★)/Normal (3264)

• 2,592 × 1,944 Normal (2592)

• 2,048 × 1,536 Normal (2048)

• 1,024 × 768 PC screen (1024)

- 640 × 480 TV screen (640)

• 3,200 × 1,800 16:9 (3200)

- 2,448 × 2,448 1:1 (2448)/1:1 with black border/1:1 with white border

Specifications

ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)	ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 1600)
Exposure
Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more), spot AF area (with support for 99 focus areas)
Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of ^1/_3 EV)
Range (ISO 100)	[W]: -1.0 to +16.2 EV[T]: 0.4 to 17.6 EV
Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed	^1/_1500-2 s, 4 s (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
Aperture Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection
Range 2 steps (f/2.8 and f/5.6 [W])
Self-timer Can be selected from 10 and 2 second duration
Built-in flash
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)	[W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1.6 to 26.2 ft.)[T]: 0.5 to 5.0 m (1.6 to 16.4 ft.)
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface USB
Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP
Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
I/O terminal Audio video output/digital I/O (USB)
Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power sources	One EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)AC adapter EH-62D (sold separately)
Battery life *	Approx. 180 shots (EN-EL10)
Dimensions (W × H × D)	Approx. 94 × 53 × 22.5 mm (3.7 × 2.1 × 0.9 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight	Approx. 115 g (4.4 oz) (without battery and SD card)
Operating environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Humidity Less than 85 % (no condensation)

* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to ☑ Normal (3264). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
* Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10

Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 3.7 V DC, 740 mAh
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions(W × H × D)	Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.6 × 0.2 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz)	(excluding battery case)

Battery Charger MH-63

Rated input	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.07-0.045 A
Rated capacity	7-10.8 VA
Rated output	4.2 V DC, 0.55 A
Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Charging time Approx. 100 mins when battery is fully discharged
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Dimensions(W × H × D)	Approx. 54 × 20 × 85 mm (2.1 × 0.8 × 3.3 in.) (excluding power cable)
Weight	Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) (excluding power cable)

Specifications

Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

Supported Standards

• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
• DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
• Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

Index

Symbols

Add favorite scene mode 45

AE/AF-L 44

Auto mode 20

D-Lighting 49

Favorite pictures playback mode 61

DATE List by date mode 54

Movie mode 63

▶ Playback mode 8

SCENE Scene mode 33

Setup mode 104

VR Vibration reduction 21, 113

Voice recording mode 68

OK apply selection button 5, 9

delete button 5, 26, 27, 53, 67, 71

exposure compensation 32

* favorite button 5,8

Flash mode 28

? Help 5, 11

Macro mode 31

MENU button 5,10

▶ playback 5, 8, 26

Playback zoom 5, 46, 47

Self timer 30

T Tele 5, 22, 31, 46, 47

Thumbnail Playback 5, 46, 47

W Wide 5, 22, 31, 46, 47

A

AC adapter 121

Active child 35

Add favorite scene mode 45

AF area 24

AF area mode 94

AF-assist illumination 4, 25, 114

Audio/video cable 73

Auto mode 20

Auto power off 115

AVI 122

B

Back light 40

Battery 12, 14, 108

Battery charger 12, 121

Battery latch 5

Battery level 20

Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

5,14,18

Beach/snow 37

Best Shot Selector 91

Black-and-white 93

Brightness 110

BSS 91

Built-in flash 4, 28

Built-in microphone 4, 52

Button sound 115

C

Cable connector 5, 73, 74, 78

Close-up 38

Cloudy 89

Color options 93

Compression ratio 87

Computer 74

Continuous 91

Copy □ 39

Copying pictures 103

Copying voice recordings 72

Crop 50

Cyanotype 93

D

Date 16, 107

Date counter 111, 112

Date imprint 111

Daylight 89

Daylight saving time 16, 107, 108

Delete 101

Digital zoom 114

Direct print 78

D-Lighting 49

DPOF 138

DPOF print 83

DSCN 122

Index

Dusk/dawn 🎨 37

E

EN-EL10 12, 14

Exposure compensation 32

Extension 122

Eyelet for camera strap 4

F

Face priority 94

Favorite pictures playback mode 61

Favorite scene mode 33

Favorites Menu 8

File names 122

Fill flash 28

Fireworks show 39

Firmware version 120

Flash 28, 29

Flash lamp 5, 29

Fluorescent 89

Focus 24, 94

Focus lock 95

Folder name 122

Food 41

Format 19, 116

Format memory card 19, 116

Formatting internal memory 116

FSCN 122

H

Halfway 25

Help 11

!

Identifier 122

Image mode 21, 34, 87

Image size 87

Incandescent 89

Indicator lamp 5

Internal memory 18

Intvl timer Shooting 92

ISO sensitivity 29, 93

J

JPG 122

L

Landscape 35

Language 117

Lens 4, 135

Li-ion rechargeable battery 12, 14

List by date mode 54

M

Macro mode 31

Making voice recordings 68

Memory capacity 20

Memory card 18, 121

Memory card slot 5, 18

Menus 105

Monitor 5, 6, 125

Monitor settings 110

Movie menu 64

Movie mode 63

Movie playback 67

Movie settings 64

Multi selector 5, 9

Multi-shot 16 91

Museum 39

N

Night landscape 38

Night Portrait 36

Noise reduction 36, 37, 38

Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 88

O

Optical zoom 22

Optional Accessories 121

P

Panorama assist Ⓧ 40, 43

Paper size 80, 81

Party/indoor 📋 36

Photo info 110

PictBridge 78, 138

Playback 26, 27, 46, 47

Playback menu 98

Playback Zoom 47

Playback-mode Selection menu 8

Playing voice recordings 70

Portrait 35

Power 16, 20

Power switch 4, 20

Power-on lamp 4, 20

Preset manual 90

Print 80, 81, 84

Print set 84

Print Set (Date) 85

Printer 78

Protect 101

R

Rechargeable battery 121

Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14

Recording movies 63

Red-eye reduction 28, 29

Reset all 118

Rotate image 102, 103

RSCN 122

S

Scene menu 34

Scene mode 33, 35

Self-timer 30

Self-timer lamp 4, 30

Sepia 93

Setup menu 104

Shooting 20, 22, 24

Shooting menu 86

Shutter sound 115

Shutter-release button 4, 24

Single 91

Slideshow 100

Slow Sync 28

Sound settings 115

Speaker 4

Sports 36

SSCN 122

Standard color 93

Strap 11

Sunset 🎨 37

T

Thumbnail Playback 46

Time zone 16, 107, 109

Time-lapse movies 65

Tripod 5

TV 73

TV movie 64

U

USB cable 74, 75, 79

UTC 109

V

Vibration reduction 113

Video Mode 73, 117

Vivid color 93

Voice memo 52

Volume 67, 71

W

WAV 122

Welcome screen 106

White balance 89

Z

Zoom 22

Zoom button 5, 22, 67, 71

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