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Summary of Contents for Nikon COOLPIX S6600
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents First Steps Shooting and Playback Using ViewNX 2 Other Functions For Your Safety... - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6600 digital camera. This guide introduces the procedures necessary for first time use of this camera. To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety” (pages 32–35) before using the camera.
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Page 3: Confirming The Package Contents
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX S6600 Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Charging AC Adapter Digital Camera Battery EN-EL19 EH-70P* (with battery case) USB Cable UC-E6... -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera A (shooting mode) button Multi selector c (playback) button k (apply selection) button l (delete) button Charge lamp/flash lamp d button Power switch/power-on lamp Zoom control Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Shutter-release button Monitor b (e movie-record) button Confirming the Package Contents... - Page 5 Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor The direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can be adjusted. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or low position. In addition, using this feature with Gesture control makes it easy to take self-portrait images. 90°...
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Page 6: First Steps
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Step Insert the Battery and Memory Card Step If a memory card is inserted, images will be saved on the memory card when you take images. If a memory card is not inserted, images will be saved in the camera’s internal memory. - Page 7 2 Insert the battery. Battery latch Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully insert the battery ( 2 ). The battery locks into place when inserted correctly. Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
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Page 8: First Steps
4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Removing the Battery Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ) to eject the battery ( 2 ). -
Page 9: Charge The Battery
Charge the Battery Step Use the included Charging AC Adapter and USB cable to charge the battery while it is in the camera. 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. - Page 10 2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3. Keep the camera turned off. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
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Page 11: C (Playback) Button
Turn On the Camera Step Press the power switch. The monitor turns on. The Auto Off Function The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A29). While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations or open the monitor: ➝... - Page 12 Select a Language and Set the Camera Clock Step 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. Use the multi selector to make the settings. If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
- Page 13 Date format Date and time Year/Month/Day 2 0 1 3 Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year Edit Edit Select the date format and press the Edit the date and time. k button. Select a field: Press JK (changes between M, D, Y, hour, and minute). Edit the date and time: Press HI.
- Page 14 Imprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking Images After setting the date and time, enable the Print date option in the z (setup) menu (A29). Display the z (setup) menu using the following procedure and change the settings. Press the d button ➝...
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Page 15: Shooting And Playback
Shooting and Playback Check the Battery Level and the Number of Step Exposures Remaining Battery level indicator Number of exposures Display Description remaining The battery level is high. The battery level is low. The camera cannot take images. Battery exhausted. Recharge the battery. -
Page 16: Zoom Control
Hold the Camera and Frame a Picture Step 1 Hold the camera steady in both hands. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, etc. 2 Frame the picture. 25m 0s 25m 0s Using the Zoom Move the zoom control. To zoom in closer to the subject, move the zoom control toward g (telephoto). -
Page 17: Shooting And Playback
Focus and Shoot Step 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can grow green). When human faces are detected: Focus area Flash lamp The camera focuses on one of them. -
Page 18: Play Back Images
2 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. The shutter is released and the image is saved. If you press the shutter-release button with too much force, the camera may shake, causing images to be blurred. -
Page 19: Deleting Unwanted Images
Deleting Unwanted Images To delete the image currently displayed in the monitor, 4 / 4 4 / 4 press the l (delete) button. When the deletion screen is displayed, use the multi selector HI to select Current image and press the k 0004. -
Page 20: Using Viewnx 2
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 Step An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP... - Page 21 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. .1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window.
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Page 22: Using Viewnx 2
The following software is installed: ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) -Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer -ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images -Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc. -
Page 23: Transferring Images To The Computer
Transferring Images to the Computer Step .1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on. - Page 24 Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
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Page 25: Viewing Images
.3 Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. -
Page 26: Other Functions
Other Functions Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation Use the multi selector in shooting mode to apply the following settings. Flash Mode Auto The flash modes available are U (auto), V (auto with red-eye reduction), W (off ), X (fill flash), and Y (slow sync) modes. Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation Overall image brightness or darkness can be... -
Page 27: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu. Select a shooting mode with the multi selector, and press the k button to switch to that mode. 1. x Scene auto selector Auto mode 2. -
Page 28: Other Functions
Selecting a Playback Mode Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback mode selection menu. Select a playback mode with the multi selector, and press the k button to change to that mode. 1. c Playback mode (all images) (A18) Auto sort 2. -
Page 29: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus A variety of shooting and playback settings can be adjusted from the camera menus. Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode and use the multi selector to select an item (A12). Select a menu icon on the left to switch to the menu of the Image mode selected icon. -
Page 30: Playback Mode
Playback Mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 11 / 15 / 2013 15:30 11 / 15 / 2013 15:30 Description Use the multi selector HIJK to display previous or Select images next images. - Page 31 Description Displays the playback mode selection menu, allowing Switch to another you to switch to favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, playback mode or list by date mode. Press the A button, shutter-release button, or b (e Switch to movie-record) button to switch to shooting mode. shooting mode Other Functions...
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Page 32: 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 33: The Battery
Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when handling Never place the strap around the neck of an the battery infant or child. The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following Keep out of reach of children precautions when handling the battery for use in Particular care should be taken to prevent infants this product:... -
Page 34: For Your Safety
The battery is prone to leakage when fully insulation be damaged and the wires become discharged. To avoid damage to the product, exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service be sure to remove the battery when no charge representative for inspection. Failure to remains. - Page 35 CD-ROMs Turn the power off when using The CD-ROMs included with this device should inside an airplane or the hospital not be played back on audio CD equipment. Turn the power off while inside the airplane Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could during take off or landing.
- Page 36 Notices Notices for Customers in installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not the U.S.A. installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - radio communications. However, there is no SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
- Page 37 CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B 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.
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Page 38: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon Sudden changes in temperature, such as product, observe the precautions described when entering or leaving a heated below in addition to the warnings in “For Your building on a cold day, can cause Safety”... - Page 39 Should the monitor begin to dim or saved or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized these circumstances could result in loss of service representative. data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
- Page 40 (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be The available scientific evidence does not show used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon that any health problems are associated with does not accept liability for use in other using low power wireless devices.
- Page 41 3. If you have further questions, contact a Nikon service center or Nikon authorized service representative. Notices...
- Page 42 Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon. Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset all in the...
- Page 43 Notices...
- Page 44 Highlight Feature of the COOLPIX S6600 c Gesture control - Easily Take Self-portraits The direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can be adjusted. You can easily take self-portrait images in combination with Gesture control. When you open the monitor and face it forward in the same direction as the camera lens, you can take images without pressing the shutter-release button, simply by moving your hand toward an icon displayed on the monitor.