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Nikon Coolpix S600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode High sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.
  • Page 8 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    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 c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e Button...8 The Rotary Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Macro Mode...31 Exposure Compensation ...32 B High sensitivity Shooting Mode... 33 Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode ...33 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 34 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...34 Setting the Scene Mode...34 Features ...35 Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject...40 c More on Playback ...
  • Page 11 Deleting Sound Files...59 Copying Voice Recordings...60 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 61 Connecting to a TV ...61 Connecting to a Computer...62 Before Connecting the Camera...62 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ...63 Connecting to a Printer...66 Connecting the Camera and Printer...67 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...68 Printing Multiple Pictures ...69...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents h AF Assist ... 104 u Digital Zoom ... 104 i Sound Settings ... 105 k Auto Off ... 105 l Format Memory/m Format Card ... 106 n Language ... 107 o Video Mode ... 107 p Reset All ... 108 r Firmware Version ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 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.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 15 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.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button...24 Power-on lamp ... 20, 105 Power switch...20 Built-in microphone...48, 52, 56 Built-in flash...28 Speaker...48, 55, 58 Eyelet for camera strap...11 Self-timer lamp...30, 114 AF-assist illuminator ... 25, 104, 114 Lens ... 115, 125 Lens cover ...113 Lens cover closed...
  • Page 17 Monitor ...6 Rotary multi selector...9 e button ...8 Indicator lamp ...56 Flash lamp...29 Zoom buttons ...22 f : wide ...22 g : tele...22 h : thumbnail playback...42 i : playback zoom...43 j : help ...11 Tripod socket d button... 10, 34, 53, 75, 89 10 11 14 15 l (delete) button...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera 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. (A 101) Shooting Shooting mode* ...20, 33, 34, 52 Macro mode...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ... 16 Protect icon... 92 Time of recording... 16 Volume indicator... 48, 55, 58 Battery level indicator... 20 Monitor brightness boost indicator ...8 Image mode*... 76 Movie options* ... 53 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 26 (b) Movie length ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button The e Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Setup mode (A 95) Movie mode (A 52) Playback-mode Selection Menu Setup mode (A 95) Sound file playback mode (A 58) Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode.

  • Page 21: The Rotary Multi Selector

    The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu. * Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

  • Page 22: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when Color options...

  • Page 23: Help Displays

    Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Attaching the Camera Strap White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches...

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery

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

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    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 . The battery can then be removed by hand •...

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
  • Page 29 Select your home time zone (A 100) and press The Date menu is displayed. Edit the date. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y •...

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111). 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.

  • Page 31: Removing Memory Cards

    • 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 S600, be sure to format them using this camera (A 106).

  • Page 32: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 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.

  • Page 33: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 45 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Information displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for a few seconds (A 101).

  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture 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. Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (4×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 16×. The focus area will not be displayed and focus will be on the center of the screen when digital zoom is in effect.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
  • Page 37 During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O(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.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector or press H, I, J or K to display the pictures ( Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

  • Page 39: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode 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.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-6.5 m (1.6-21.3 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-3.0 m (1.6-9.8 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
  • Page 41 “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.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    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 (A 103) off when using a tripod. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

  • Page 43: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.). Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.

  • Page 44: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure.

  • Page 45: B High Sensitivity Shooting Mode

    High sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode In high sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 2000, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 46: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. s Active child e Night portrait b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset Setting the Scene Mode...

  • Page 47: Features

    Features s Active child Use when shooting moving subjects such as children or animals. See "Taking pictures for a Moving Subject" (A 40) for details. • Digital zoom is not available. * Other settings can be selected. b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.

  • Page 48: Night Portrait O

    Shooting in the Scene Mode d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.
  • Page 49 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Off* * Other settings can be selected. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
  • Page 50 Shooting in the Scene Mode j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator or focus indicator (A 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.
  • Page 51 l 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. (A 81) •...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures For A Moving Subject

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Moving Subject Once the subject has been selected, the focus area will automatically follow the subject. Use the rotary multi selector to choose s Active child in the scene menu and press (A 34).
  • Page 53 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory. Active child • Flash mode (A 28 and exposure compensation selecting the subject. If any setting is adjusted after selection of the subject, the selection of the subject will be cancelled.

  • Page 54: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Change number f (h) of pictures g (i)

  • Page 55: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. • The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 56: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S600 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S600 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S600 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 57: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    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. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 42) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 58: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 43) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 59: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

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

  • Page 60: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S600 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names”...

  • Page 61: Viewing Pictures By Date

    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.

  • Page 62: Using List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Select date Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu View playback- mode menu Switch to shooting mode Notes on List by Date Mode •...

  • Page 63: List By Date Menus

    List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image* Small pic.* * During full-frame playback only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 49), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.

  • Page 64: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

  • Page 65: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options and Autofocus mode (A 54) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 66: Autofocus Mode

    The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway (default setting) and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. B Full-time AF To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

  • Page 67: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options (A 53) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 68: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Enter voice recording mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
  • Page 69 Operations During Recording Record indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording End recording Voice recording 0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0 0 0 : 0 1 : 0 0 / 0 0 : 0 4 : 0 0 Description If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.

  • Page 70: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Enter sound file playback mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 56) to display the select sound file screen.

  • Page 71: Deleting Sound Files

    Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

  • Page 72: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S600 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. No sound file. Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when E is selected (A 58, step 1), the message No sound file.

  • Page 73: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 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. Turn off the camera. 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.

  • Page 74: Connecting To A Computer

    If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S600 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...

  • Page 75: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer

    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.
  • Page 76 Connecting to a Computer 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. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
  • Page 77 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.

  • Page 78: Connecting To A Printer

    If the AC adapter EH-62D that is sold separately is used, COOLPIX S600 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.

  • Page 79: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 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.

  • Page 80: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 67), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 81: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 67), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 82 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures (Up to a total of 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Rotate the rotary multi selector or press J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 83 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 72). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose Start print and press k. • Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 84: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    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 (A 128). 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.

  • Page 85: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 86: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high sensitivity menu contain the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

  • Page 87: Displaying The Shooting Menu And High Sensitivity Menu

    Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Enter A (auto) or high sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting A (auto) or B (high sensitivity), and then pressing k. Press d to display the shooting menu or high sensitivity menu. Shooting •...

  • Page 88: A Image Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A 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.
  • Page 89 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.

  • Page 90: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B 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.

  • Page 91: Preset Manual

    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). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 92: G Metering

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame.

  • Page 93: C Continuous

    C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous or BSS, 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.

  • Page 94: E Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E 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”...

  • Page 95: F Color Options

    F 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.

  • Page 96: G Af Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G 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 When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face.

  • Page 97: More Information

    Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 98: Face Priority

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. Frame a picture When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border.

  • Page 99: I Autofocus Mode

    I Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time AF Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects. Notes on Autofocus Mode Autofocus mode will be fixed at Single AF when AF area mode (A 84) is set to Face priority.

  • Page 100: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous or BSS. Applied setting is restored when Single 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.

  • Page 101: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 102: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu: Print set (A 72), Delete (A 92), Protect (A 92), Rotate image (A 92), Picture Copy (A 94) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 97) Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.

  • Page 103: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing Start.

  • Page 104: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 90). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 105: Rotate Image

    f 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 (A 90), and the Rotate image screen will be displayed. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press the rotary multi selector J or K to rotate the image 90 °...

  • Page 106: Copy

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from the copy screen using the rotary multi selector and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

  • Page 107: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

  • Page 108: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by pressing e. Then select F (use the rotary multi selector), and press k. Set up • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). •...

  • Page 109: Welcome Screen

    c 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.

  • Page 110: Date

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d 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” (A 16) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options.
  • Page 111 Press K. The travel destination menu is displayed. Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 112 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A 17) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 17 the camera's time zone map. UTC +/– –11 Midway, Samoa –10...

  • Page 113: Monitor Settings

    e 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. When monitor brightness boost (A 8) is activated, the monitor brightness is set to 5 and cannot be changed.

  • Page 114: Date Imprint

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f 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 (A 73 Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

  • Page 115: Vibration Reduction

    g 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.

  • Page 116: Af Assist

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h 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.

  • Page 117: Sound Settings

    i 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.

  • Page 118: Format Memory/M Format Card

    • 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 S600, be sure to format them using this camera.

  • Page 119: Language

    n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Polish Portuguese...

  • Page 120: Reset All

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Self-timer (A 30) Macro mode (A 31) Exposure compensation (A 32) Scene Mode Option Scene menu (A 34)

  • Page 121: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Option Menus (A 96) Welcome screen (A 97) Photo info (A 101) Brightness (A 101) Date imprint (A 102) Vibration reduction (A 103) AF assist (A 104) Digital zoom (A 104) Button sound (A 105) Shutter sound (A 105) Auto off (A 105) Others Option...

  • Page 122: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S600 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version...

  • Page 123: Technical Notes

    AC adapter USB Cable AV Cable Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S600. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2 GB cards.

  • Page 124: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 56), 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.”...

  • Page 125: Caring For The Camera

    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.

  • Page 126: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 30, 104) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: 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.

  • Page 127: Cleaning

    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. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 128: Error Messages

    • Confirm that memory Choose Yes and press k Memory card has not been formatted for use in to format card, or turn COOLPIX S600. camera off and replace card. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image • Delete pictures or sound •...
  • Page 129 Display Error occurred while recording picture. Image cannot be saved. Camera has run out of file numbers. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Cannot copy picture. Camera has run out of file Sound file cannot be numbers. saved. Cannot edit selected Image cannot be picture.
  • Page 130 Picture is protected. Disable protection. Destination in same time zone as home. Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. USB cable disconnected Resume operation after during printing. turning camera off,...
  • Page 131 Display Running out of ink or Printer error: printer error. check printer status. Specified size of paper is Printer error: not loaded in printer. check paper Paper has jammed in the Printer error: printer. paper jam No paper is loaded in Printer error: printer.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    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 Monitor is blank.
  • Page 133 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.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed).
  • Page 135 Problem Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot record voice memo. Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options. Cause/Solution If taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red- eye reduction when scene mode is set to e Night portrait, In-Camera Red Eye Fix may be...
  • Page 136 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. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S600 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.0 million Image sensor Lens 4× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 5.0-20.0mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-112mm) f/-number f/2.7-5.8 Construction 7 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4x (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
  • Page 138 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Battery life Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 139: Battery Charger Mh

    (W × H × D) Weight 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. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V DC, 740 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

  • Page 140: Supported Standards

    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.

  • Page 141: Index

    Index Symbols E Audio playback mode 58 A Auto mode 8, 20 c D-Lighting 45 B High sensitivity mode 33 C List by date mode 49 b Monitor brightness boost 8, 21 D Movie mode 52 c Playback mode 8 C Scene mode 34 F Setup mode 95 g Vibration reduction 21, 103...
  • Page 142 Index Dusk/dawn i 37 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 112 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 84 File names 112 Fill flash 28 Firmware version 110 Flash 28, 29 Flash lamp 5, 29 Fluorescent 78 Focus 24, 54, 84 Focus lock 85 Folder name 112 Format 19, 106...
  • Page 143 Portrait b 35 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 79 Print 68, 69, 72 Print set 72 Print Set (Date) 73 Printer 66 Protect 92 Rechargeable battery 111 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14 Recording movies 52 Red-eye reduction 28, 29 Reset all 108...
  • Page 144 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. FX8B01(11) 6MA35211-01...

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