DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual Getting to Know Your Digital Camera Introduction Get Ready A Shoot 10 B View 12 Have More Fun 14 For Your Safety 20 Technical Notes 38 CAUTION There are important notes about the waterproofing from pages 27 to 32. Make sure that you read them carefully.
The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on how to use this camera. Download the Reference Manual from the Nikon website and refer to it along with this manual. http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe website.
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX S33 Camera Strap (How to attach) Digital Camera Rechargeable Li-ion USB Cable UC-E21 Charging AC Adapter Battery EN-EL19...
Parts of the Camera 1 Shutter-release button 9 Microphone 2 Power switch/ 10 Eyelet for camera strap power-on lamp 11 Charge lamp/flash lamp 3 Flash 12 Multi selector 4 AF-assist illuminator/ 13 c (shooting/playback self-timer lamp mode) button 5 b (movie-record) button 14 Monitor (Screen) 6 Speaker 15 Flexible buttons*...
Using the Monitor Battery level F: The battery has enough power remaining. G: The battery level is low. Number of 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s images that can be taken Maximum movie recording time Flexible buttons...
Get Ready Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery Memory card Look at the stickers and insert the battery and memory card the right way. Charging the Battery Connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter and to the electrical outlet. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter.
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The battery starts charging, and the charge lamp flashes. When the battery is fully charged, the charge lamp turns off. Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the cable. Close the cover. Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow 0, and fully slide it in a.
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Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language- selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
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Set the date and time, and press O. Use J or K to select a field Date and time and then use H or I to set / 01 2015 the date and time. Select the minute field and press O to confirm the setting. Press m to display m in the monitor and enable daylight saving time.
A Shoot Taking Pictures Hold the camera steady and aim the camera so that you can see your subject in the monitor. Guide one hand through the camera strap and hold the camera steady with both hands. When taking pictures, be careful not to cover the flash or lens with your fingers.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 down. The camera captures an image. Using the Zoom H: Captures a bigger subject. I: Captures a wider view. 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 m 0 s...
B View Viewing Your Images Press the c (shooting/ playback mode) button. B is displayed in the lower- right of the monitor. The last picture you took is 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s displayed.
Deleting Images When B is displayed in the lower-right of the monitor, 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 look through your images and find an image you want to delete.
Have More Fun Things You Can Do When Shooting 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s A Allows you to easily take beautiful pictures. Z Allows you to set the flash, self-timer, and smile timer. g Allows you to shoot with settings suited to the selected style.
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Things You Can Do When Viewing 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 V Allows you to edit images or add messages to images. You can also protect images from accidental deletion.
Taking Pictures Underwater Before Using the Camera Underwater Read “Before Using the Camera Underwater” (page 29) and “Notes About Using the Camera Underwater” (page 29) thoroughly. While A is displayed in the lower-right of the monitor, press g. 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s...
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Press the shutter-release button. Cleaning the Camera After Using It Underwater Read “Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater” (page 30) thoroughly. Underwater Face Framing (g M g M J) The camera searches for human faces underwater and then automatically captures images. You can take pictures without submerging your face by putting only the camera underwater.
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Adding Voice Messages to Your Images When B is displayed in the lower-right of the monitor, 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 find the image you want to add a message to and press...
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Record a message. q: Press to start recording, and press again to stop recording. You can record for up to about 20 seconds. 2 0 s 2 0 s A: Play back a message. O: Save your message. Play Recordings Select Play recordings in step 3 if you want to play back your message.
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB 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.
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Use the appropriate power supply (battery, Charging AC adapter, AC adapter, USB cable) Using a power supply other than those provided or sold by Nikon could result in damage or malfunction. Use appropriate cables...
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Notices Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment 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.
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“Caring for the Product” (page 33). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5- Shock*.
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- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapid flowing water or waterfalls. - Your Nikon warrantee may not cover troubles caused by water seeping inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera.
The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Also make sure that the waterproof packing does not come off. 3 Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.
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Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater After using the camera underwater or at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly within 60 minutes. If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreign substances adhere to it, this could cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance.
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3 After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances. If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery.
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To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. For Your Safety...
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (pages 23-25) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (pages 27-32) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.
Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (page 43) for recommended memory cards. Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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 Lens 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...
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. Also, refer to the Reference manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (page 2).
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S33 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 13.2 million (Image processing may reduce the Number of effective pixels number of effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. 14.17 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30–...
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Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Supported languages Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included) Power sources AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)
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Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed.
For Brazil: Approx. 73 g For Korea: Approx. 73 g For India: Approx. 76 g 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.
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Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V.
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Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
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