Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
Page 2: Trademark Information
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Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Movies 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon...
Page 5 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.
Page 6 For Your Safety 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
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.
Page 8 Notices 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. Notice for customers in Europe 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 A (Shooting Mode) Button...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10...
Page 10 Table of Contents Macro Mode...31 Exposure Compensation ...32 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 33 Shooting in Scene Mode ...33 Choosing a Scene Mode ...33 Features ...34 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) ...41 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...43 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...45 F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ...
Page 11 Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening)...72 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...73 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...74 D Movies ... 75 Recording Movies ...75 The Movie Menu...76 D Movie Options...76 I Autofocus Mode ...77 w Electronic VR ...77 Movie Playback ...78 Deleting Movie Files...78 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ...
Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 112 Displaying the Setup Menu... 113 a Menus ... 114 c Welcome Screen... 115 d Date... 116 e Monitor Settings ... 119 f Date Imprint... 120 w Electronic VR... 121 U Motion Detection ... 122 h AF Assist ...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S570 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
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.
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 Zoom control...23 f : wide ...23 g : tele...23 h : thumbnail playback...50 i : playback zoom...52 j : help ...11 Power switch/Power-on lamp ...20, 124 Self-timer lamp...30 AF-assist illuminator...123 Lens cover closed Built-in flash...28 Lens ...135, 149 Built-in microphone...66, 75...
Page 17 Flash lamp ... 29 Speaker...67, 78 A (shooting mode) button... 8 c (playback) button... 8, 26 Multi selector... 9 k (apply selection) button... 9 l (delete) button...26, 27, 67, 78 d button ... 10, 33, 76, 93, 106, 113 Monitor... 6 Parts of the Camera Tripod socket Battery-chamber/...
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). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 119). Shooting Shooting mode ...20, 33, 47, 75...
Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 16 Time of recording... 16 Volume indicator... 66, 78 Category icon in auto sort mode ... 56 Favorites folder icon in favorite pictures mode ... 62 Battery level indicator... 20 Protect icon... 109 Image mode ... 94 Movie options ...
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button The Shooting-mode Selection Menu Use the multi selector (A 9) to select the following shooting modes. Auto mode While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the A button to continue shooting without changing the shooting mode. The c (Playback) Button The Playback-mode Selection Menu Use the multi selector (A 9) to select the following playback modes.
Page 21: The Multi Selector
The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down Playback Select previous...
Page 22: The D Button
Basic Operations The d Button • Top tab: Display the available menus in the current mode • Bottom tab: Display the setup menu Displayed when there are more previous menu items Select an item, then press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.
Page 23: Help Displays
Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L 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, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
Page 24: First Steps
First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied). Connect the power cable in the following order: 1, 2. • The CHARGE lamp will light (3). Insert the battery at an angle as shown (1), and set it in the battery charger (2).
Page 25 • The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. CHARGE lamp Blinks Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. •...
Page 26: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 12). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).
Page 27: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 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 (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.
Page 29 Edit the date and time. • Press to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) Press to return to the previous item.
Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 47 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 131). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
Page 31: Formatting 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 S570, be sure to format them using this camera (A 125).
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. •...
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 Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 47 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.
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, AF- assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
Page 35: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11). • When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. When a face is detected: When a face is not detected: •...
Page 37: During Recording
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Page 38: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (Playback) button. • The last picture taken will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures.
Page 39: Deleting Multiple Pictures
Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails/apply calendar display Add favorite pictures Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Pressing the Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens will not extend.
Page 40: Using The Flash
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-5.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-2.2 m (1 ft. 8 in.-7 ft. 3 in.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).
Page 41 Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
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. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
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 the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). Press p (macro mode).
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 o (exposure compensation). • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the multi selector H or I to choose the desired setting and press the k button.
Page 45: C Shooting Suited For The Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow k Close-up u Food o Backlight p Panorama assist Choosing a Scene Mode Press the A button in shooting...
Page 46: Features
Shooting in Scene Mode Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 28), n = self-timer (A 30), p = macro mode (A 31), o = exposure compensation (A 32). x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.
Page 47 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. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 48 Shooting in Scene Mode f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
Page 49 i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area 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 50 Shooting in Scene Mode k Close-up Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. •...
Page 51 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • The camera focuses at infinity. The 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 52 Shooting in Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use to take 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” (A 45) for details. * Other settings can be selected.
Page 53: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
Page 54 Shooting in Scene Mode Note on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 20) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A 33). Focusing When Using Scene Auto Selector Mode •...
Page 55: Taking Pictures In Food Mode
Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u (Food) (A 33). • Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
Page 56: Take The Picture
Shooting in Scene Mode Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down. •...
Page 57: Taking Pictures For A Panorama
Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) (A 33).
Page 58: More Information
Shooting in Scene Mode Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 94) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Page 59: F Taking Pictures Of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Using Smart Portrait Mode At the default setting, the camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically (smile timer function). The skin softening function makes the subject's skin appear smoother. Enter smart portrait mode by pressing the A button in shooting mode and selecting F (press the...
Page 60: Smart Portrait Menu
Using Smart Portrait Mode Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Notes on Face priority” (A 104) for more information. Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer (Standby Mode) When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 124) will turn the camera off in the following situations if no operations are performed.
Page 61 Smile timer • On (default setting): Among the detected faces, if a smile is detected in the face that is framed by a double border, the camera automatically releases the shutter. • Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically using smile timer; the shutter is only released when the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 62: More On Playback/In-Camera Editing
More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase the number of...
Page 63: Calendar Display
Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures Mode • When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 56), the category icon of the pictures will appear at the right top of the screen. • When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 59), the favorite pictures icon will appear at the right top of the screen.
Page 64: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.
Page 65: Viewing Pictures By Date (List By Date Mode)
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same date. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, pictures can be viewed as thumbnails, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back.
Page 66: Using List By Date Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode...
Page 67: List By Date Menu
List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to perform the following operations on the pictures taken on the specified date. ➝A 70 Quick retouch* ➝A 71 D-Lighting* ➝A 72 Skin softening* ➝A 90 Print set ➝A 108 Slide show ➝A 109...
Page 68: Image Searching In Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders during shooting. If F auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting. a Smile U Landscape D Movie...
Page 69 • Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A 110) cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S570 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Page 70: Using Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. Select the folder name Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Auto Sort Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail display mode of auto sort mode to display the following menus.
Page 71: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders. Sorting/Playback Procedure Preparing favorites folder (A 60) Playing back the pictures...
Page 72: Preparing Favorites Folder (Setting Icons)
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Preparing Favorites Folder (setting icons) Changing the display icons for favorites folders enables you to see which pictures have been added to a favorites folder. The icons can be changed again after adding the pictures to the folders. Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi...
Page 73: Sorting Pictures To A Favorites Folder
Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder Pictures can be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding the pictures enables easier and faster searching. Playback the pictures in playback mode (A 26), list by date mode (A 53), or auto sort mode (A 56). Select your favorite picture and press the k button.
Page 74: Viewing The Pictures In Favorites Folder
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder In h Favorite pictures playback mode, the Favorites folder with the pictures can be chosen and displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, thumbnail playback mode and calendar playback mode can be displayed, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back.
Page 75: Using Favorite Pictures Mode
Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen. Select favorites folder Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change the icon for favorites folder Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Page 76: Favorite Pictures Menu
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail display mode in favorite picture playback mode to display the following menus. Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image...
Page 77: Adding To Favorites
Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 132). Only the file names of pictures are added to favorites folders. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the favorites folder are played back.
Page 78: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail display mode (A 50) and press the d button. •...
Page 79: Playing Voice Memos
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S570 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. Voice Memos: Recording and Playback...
Page 80: Editing Pictures
• If no faces can be detected in the image, the image cannot be edited with skin softening (A 72). • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S570 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
Page 81 Original Pictures and Edited Copies • 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. •...
Page 82: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation (Quick Retouch)
Editing Pictures Enhancing Contrast and Saturation (Quick Retouch) Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch option are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 50) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 83: 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 50) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 84: Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening)
Editing Pictures Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening) Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken, to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 50) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 85: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. The following sizes are available. Copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16. Option l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suited to e-mail attachments.
Page 86: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 52) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.
Page 87: 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 the A button in shooting mode and selecting D (press the multi selector H or I), and then pressing the k button.
Page 88: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode (A 77), and Electronic VR (A 77) settings can be changed. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Movie Options Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Page 89: I Autofocus Mode
I Autofocus Mode Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M I Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option ASingle AF Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) The camera focuses continuously. BFull-time AF To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.
Page 90: Movie Playback
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 76). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume.
Page 91: 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. •...
Page 92: Connecting To A Computer
• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S570 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or...
Page 93: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light up. The camera monitor will remain off.
Page 94 Connecting to a Computer Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer. Source Device • At the Nikon Transfer default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
Page 95 Using a Card Reader The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. • 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.
Page 96: Connecting To A Printer
• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S570 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
Page 97: 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 (2) will be displayed.
Page 98: 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 85), print pictures by following the procedures below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. •...
Page 99: Printing Multiple Pictures
Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen (step 1) when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below.
Page 100 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Page 101 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 90). • When the menu shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.
Page 102: 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 152). 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 103 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print order.
Page 104: Date Imprint
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set If more than 99 pictures are selected as a result of adding the current settings, the screen shown at right will be displayed. • If Yes is selected, the previous settings are deleted and only the current settings remain.
Page 105: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 20), the shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality (compression)) to be used when recording.
Page 106: A Image Mode
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Page 107 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 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 108: B White Balance
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M 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 109: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 110: C Continuous
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C 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.
Page 111: E Iso Sensitivity
E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M 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 112: F Color Options
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Color Options Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M 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”...
Page 113: G Af Area Mode
G AF Area Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Choose how the focus area is determined. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting.
Page 114 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below.
Page 115: Face Priority
Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a face, the face is automatically detected and the camera focuses on the face. Face priority functions in the following situations. • When AF area mode is set to Face priority (default setting) (A 101) •...
Page 116 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Notes on 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. • If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, or Smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
Page 117: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Functions Flash mode Continuous (A 98) Image mode Continuous (A 98) Continuous Self-timer (A 30) ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 98) Electronic VR ISO Sensitivity (A 99) White balance Color options (A 100)
Page 118: Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in playback mode. Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening Make the subject’s skin appear smoother. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Page 119: Selecting Pictures
Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 90) Delete>Erase selected images (A 109) Protect (A 109) Rotate image (A 110) Copy>Selected images (A 110) •...
Page 120: Slide Show
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.
Page 121: Delete
c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (See “Selecting Pictures” (A 107) for more information). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion •...
Page 122: Rotate Image
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...
Page 123 Select a copy option and press the k button. • Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 107). • All images: Copy all pictures. Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other formats cannot be copied.
Page 124: 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 the camera is turned on. Date Set the camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, whether or not pictures are shown on the display for review after taking them, and set the...
Page 125: Displaying The Setup Menu
Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Choose z tab in the menu screen. Press the d button to display the menu screen. • When using A (auto) mode, smart portrait mode, playback mode, and movie mode •...
Page 126: Menus
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K or the k button. • The setup menu items are selectable. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select other tabs.
Page 127: Welcome Screen
c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M 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.
Page 128: Date
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M d Date Set the camera’s internal clock. Date Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. •...
Page 129 Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination region (time zone). • If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor, and the time is advanced one hour.
Page 130 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. UTC +/– –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, –8 Vancouver...
Page 131: Monitor Settings
e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M e Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review • On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode.
Page 132: Date Imprint
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 92).
Page 133: Electronic Vr
w Electronic VR Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Auto When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced.
Page 134: U Motion Detection
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects the camera shake or subject movement, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.
Page 135: Af Assist
h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft.
Page 136: Sound Settings
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M 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, twice when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected.
Page 137: Format Memory/M Format Card
• Do not turn the camera off, 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 S570, be sure to format them using this camera.
Page 138: Language
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian...
Page 139 When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have closed eyes shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the blink warning screen will appear in the monitor. The face of a portrait subject, whose eyes may have been closed when the shutter was released, is framed by a yellow border.
Page 140: Reset All
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M 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)
Page 141 Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 94) White balance (A 96) Continuous (A 98) ISO sensitivity (A 99) Color options (A 100) AF area mode (A 101) Setup Menu Option Menus (A 114) Welcome screen (A 115) Photo info (A 119) Image review (A 119) Brightness (A 119) Date imprint (A 120)
Page 142: Firmware Version
Setup menu: Picture selected for Welcome screen (A 115), Date (A 116), Language (A 126), and Video mode (A 126) r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 113) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Default value Default COOLPIX S570 Ver.x.x Back...
Page 143: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB cable AV cable Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk TOSHIBA Panasonic...
Page 144: File And Folder Names
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Quick Retouch, D-Lighting, and Skin softening copies (voice memo attachment...
Page 145: 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 146: The Battery
Caring for the Camera 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.
Page 147: Cleaning
Cleaning 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 Lens 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...
Page 148: Storage
Caring for the Camera 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: •...
Page 149: Error Messages
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 O (blinks) Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Battery temperature is Battery temperature high.
Page 150 Error Messages Display Card is not formatted. Format card? Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Sound file cannot be saved. Album is full. No further pictures can be added. Problem Memory card has not been All data stored on the formatted for use in this memory card will be camera.
Page 151 Display Someone may have had A blink was detected their eyes closed when the in the picture just picture was taken. taken. Cannot edit selected Image cannot be picture. modified. Time out error while Cannot record movie. recording movie. No pictures in the internal Memory contains no memory or memory card.
Page 152 Error Messages Display This image cannot be deleted. Travel destination is in the current time zone. Lens error Communications error System error Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check ink Printer error: out of ink Problem Picture is protected.
Page 153 Display An error caused by the Printer error: file image file has occurred. corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Solution Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing. Error Messages –...
Page 154: 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 155 Problem Monitor turns off, and Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow the power-on lamp and battery to cool down before resuming use. After the flash lamp blink rapidly. lamps blink for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Page 156 Troubleshooting Shooting Problem No picture taken when shutter- release button is pressed. Camera cannot focus. Pictures are blurred. Streaks of light or partial discoloration appear in the display. Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used.
Page 157 Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. 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. Cause/Solution Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. Digital zoom is not available in the following situations.
Page 158 Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Skin softening results are not as expected. Saving images takes time. Cause/Solution • Flash is off. • Flash window is blocked. •...
Page 159 Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot record or play back voice memos. Cannot use quick retouch, D-Lighting, crop, skin softening, or small picture options. Pictures not displayed on television. Control settings for favorites folder restore to default settings, or pictures added to favorites are not displayed...
Page 160 Troubleshooting Problem The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution • The picture you want to display is sorted in a folder other than that you are browsing.
Page 161: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S570 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 12.0 million Image sensor Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 5.0-25.0mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-140mm) f/-number f/2.7-6.6 Construction 7 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4×...
Page 162 Specifications 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 × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature...
Page 163: Battery Charger Mh
• 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). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
Page 164: 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 165: Index
Index Symbols R 46 A (shooting mode) button 5, 8 g (Tele) 4, 23 f (Wide) 4, 23 k Apply selection button 5, 9 A Auto mode 20 F Auto sort mode 56 l Delete button 5, 26, 27, 67, 78 o Exposure compensation 32 h Favorite pictures mode 59 m Flash mode 28...
Page 166 Index D-Lighting 71 DPOF print 89 DSCN 132 Dusk/dawn i 37 Electronic VR (movies) 77 Electronic VR (still pictures) 121 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 132 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 101 Favorite pictures menu 64 Favorite pictures mode 63 File names 132 Fill flash 28...
Page 167 Photo info 119 PictBridge 84 Pin cover 5 Playback 26, 27, 50, 52 Playback menu 106 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Portrait b 34 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 97 Print 86, 87, 90 Print set 90, 92 Print Set (Date) 91 Printer 84...
Page 172 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. Printed in Europe CT9H01(11) 6MM72611-01...

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