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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 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 (Playback) Button...8 The r (favorites) 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 the Scene Mode ...33 Setting the Scene Mode...33 Features ...35 Taking Pictures for Food Mode...41 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...43 Adding and changing a favorite scene ...45 c More on Playback...
  • Page 11 Deleting Movie Files...67 E Voice Recordings... 68 Making Voice Recordings...68 Playing Voice Recordings...70 Deleting Sound Files...71 Copying Voice Recordings...72 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 73 Connecting to a TV ...73 Connecting to a Computer...74 Before Connecting the Camera...74 Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ...75 Connecting to a Printer...78 Connecting the Camera and Printer...79...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents d Date... 107 e Monitor Settings ... 110 f Date Imprint... 111 g Vibration Reduction ... 113 h AF Assist ... 114 u Digital Zoom ... 114 i Sound Settings ... 115 k Auto Off ... 115 l Format Memory/ m Format Card ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

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

  • 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 switch... 20 Power-on lamp... 20, 115 Built-in flash ... 28 Speaker ... 53, 67, 70 Eyelet for camera strap ... 11 Self-timer lamp ... 30, 124 AF-assist illuminator...25, 114, 124 Built-in microphone...
  • Page 17 Monitor ...6 Indicator lamp ...68 Flash lamp...29 Zoom buttons ...22 f : wide ...22 g : tele...22 h : thumbnail playback...46 i : playback zoom...47 j : help ...11 r (favorite) button ...8 c (playback) button...8, 26 k (apply selection) button ...9 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 110) Shooting Shooting mode ...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ... 16 Protect icon... 101 Time of recording... 16 Volume indicator... 52, 67, 70 Favorites folder ... 60 Battery level indicator... 20 Image mode ... 87 Movie options ... 64 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 26 (b) Movie length ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The c (Playback) Button The r (favorites) Button Favorites Menu Auto mode (A 20) Favorite scenes mode (A 33) Playback mode (A 26) Voice recording mode (A 68) Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode.

  • 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. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu/ Select the option above. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu/ Select the option below.

  • Page 22: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the 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 AF area mode...

  • 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 multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
  • Page 29 Select your home time zone (A 109) and press The Date menu is displayed. Edit the date. • Press H or I on the multi selector 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 23 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 121). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • 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 S520, be sure to format them using this camera (A 116).

  • 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 23 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 110).

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

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. The focus area will not be displayed and focus will be on the center of the screen when digital zoom is in effect.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border will glow green. When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized.
  • 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. Modes can still be switched even if playback mode has been selected from the favorites menu (A 8). The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.
  • Page 39 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Add favorite pictures 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 0.5-8.0 m (1.6-26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-5.0 m (1.6-16.4 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. Auto (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 113) 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 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.). 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 multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the multi selector to adjust exposure. •...

  • Page 45: 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. u Food e Night portrait b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset Setting the Scene Mode Setting the favorite scenes...

  • Page 46: Menu Screen

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Selecting from Scene menu Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose C and press k. Press d to display the scene menu screen Choose the desired scene in the scene menu and press k.

  • Page 47: Features

    Features u Food Use when shooting cuisines. See “Taking Pictures for Food Mode” (A 41) for details. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 94). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. Off* * Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 48 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 91) •...
  • Page 52 Shooting in the Scene Mode o Back light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. * Other settings can be selected.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures For Food Mode

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

  • Page 54: Press The Shutter-Release Button Halfway

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

  • Page 55: 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 best results. Turn vibration reduction (A 113) off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist in the scene menu and ( A 34 press...

  • Page 56: More Information

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist Flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 87) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

  • Page 57: Adding And Changing A Favorite Scene

    Adding and changing a favorite scene Scenes that are used frequently can be added as a favorite scene. Up to 3 favorite scenes can be added. u Food, b Portrait and c Landscape are added at the default setting. Press r to display the favorites menu, use the multi selector to choose g, and press k.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S520 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX S520 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S520 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 61: 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 46) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 62: 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 47) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the image. Crop can be done by enlarging above the current magnification ratio on the portrait image displayed in full-frame playback mode.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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) and press d. • The playback menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press •...

  • Page 65: 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 S520 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. Voice Memos: Recording and Playback...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Using List By Date Mode

    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 favorites menu Switch to shooting mode Notes on List by Date Mode •...

  • Page 68: List By Date Menus

    Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Menus Press d 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.* Voice memo * During full-frame playback only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 54), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.

  • Page 69: Favorite Pictures Playback

    Favorite Pictures Playback Pictures taken can be added to favorite folders to be shown when travelling, at weddings etc. Adding it to favorites will allow you to playback only the event you want to see. A picture can be added to multiple favorite folders. Steps for adding/playback Take a picture Change the icon for favorite folders (A 58)

  • Page 70: Change The Icon For Favorites Folder

    Favorite Pictures Playback Change the icon for favorites folder Change the display icon for the favorites folder. Changing the icons will make it easier to know what pictures are in each folder. The icons can be changed again after adding the pictures to favorites. Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose h, and press k.

  • Page 71: Add Favorite Pictures

    Add favorite pictures Add pictures taken to the favorites folder. Adding the pictures will enable for easier and faster searching. Press k in full-frame playback (A 26). • The Favorites selection screen will be displayed. Use the multi selector to choose the favorite folder and press k.

  • Page 72: Viewing Favorite Pictures

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

  • Page 73: Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode

    Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode The following operations are possible from the Favorites folder display screen. Select favorite folder Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change the icon for favorites folder View favorites menu Switch to shooting mode Favorite Pictures Playback Mode Press d in full-frame playback mode to display the following menus.

  • Page 74: Adding To Favorites

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

  • Page 75: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose D, and press k. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

  • Page 76: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option J TV movie 640P (default setting)

  • Page 77: Time-Lapse Movies

    Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the multi selector to choose Movie options from the movie menu and press k. Choose NTime-lapse movie Choose the interval between shots and press Choose from intervals between ten seconds and 60 minutes.
  • Page 78 The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A 28), macro mode (A 31), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62D (sold separately).

  • Page 79: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options (A 64) 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 multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 80: 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. Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose E and press k. Choose record and press k. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
  • Page 81 Operations During Recording Record indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording Create index* End recording * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

  • Page 82: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Press r to display the favorite menu, use the multi selector to choose E and press k. Use the multi selector to choose the desired file and press k. The selected file will be played back. Voice recording Voice recording Record 0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0...

  • Page 83: Deleting Sound Files

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

  • Page 84: Copying Voice Recordings

    When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press k. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S520 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. Copy sound files Exit Camera to card...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Connecting To A Computer

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

  • Page 87: 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 88 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 89 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 90: Connecting To A Printer

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

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 79), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the 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 93: 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 79), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 94 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures and 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 95 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 84). • 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 96: 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 138). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

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

  • Page 99: A Image Mode

    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 100 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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).

  • Page 101: B White Balance

    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 102: Preset Manual

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 103: C Continuous

    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. Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 104: Interval Timer Photography

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu, and press Choose interval between shots and press k. Press d.

  • Page 105: E Iso Sensitivity

    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 106: 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 (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face.
  • Page 107 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 108: 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 109: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16. Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu: Print set (A 84), Delete (A 101), Protect (A 101), Rotate image (A 102), Picture Copy (A 103) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 106) Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.

  • Page 112: Slide Show

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu 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 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 113: Delete

    c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 99). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. •...

  • Page 114: Rotate Image

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu 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 99), and the Rotate image screen will be displayed.

  • Page 115: Copy

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

  • Page 116: 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 117: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the favorites menu by pressing r. Then select F (use the multi selector), and press k. Set up • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To return to the favorites menu, press r. a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed.

  • Page 118: Welcome Screen

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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 119: Date

    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 120 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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 121 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, 108). The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera's time zone map. UTC +/–...

  • Page 122: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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. Photo Info The following display options are available.

  • Page 123: Date Imprint

    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 85 Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 124 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 S520, be sure to format them using this camera.

  • Page 129: Language

    n Language Choose one of 24 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 130: 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 131: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Option Menus (A 105) Welcome screen (A 106) Photo info (A 110) Brightness (A 110) Date imprint (A 111) Vibration reduction (A 113) AF assist (A 114) Digital zoom (A 114) Button sound (A 115) Shutter sound (A 115) Auto off (A 115) Others Option...

  • Page 132: Firmware Version

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S520 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version...

  • Page 133: 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 S520. 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 sup- ports 2 GB cards.

  • Page 134: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    (e.g. “101P_001”; A 43), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A 92), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 68), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 135: 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 136: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 30, 114) 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 137: 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 138: 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 S520. camera off and replace card. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image • Delete pictures or sound •...
  • Page 139 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. Over 200 pictures have Album is full. No already been added to further pictures can be favorite folder.
  • Page 140 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. Finger or other obstruction Turn camera off and prevents lens cover from remove obstruction.
  • Page 141 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 142: 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 143 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 144 Troubleshooting Problem Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. 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. Cause/Solution • Flash is off. •...
  • Page 145 Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). 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.
  • Page 146 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 147: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S520 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 8.0 million Image sensor Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 5.7-17.1mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm) f/-number f/2.8-4.7 Construction 5 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4×...
  • Page 148 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 149: 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 150: Supported Standards

    Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

  • Page 151: Index

    Index Symbols g Add favorite scene mode 45 R 44 A Auto mode 20 c D-Lighting 49 h Favorite pictures playback mode 61 C List by date mode 54 D Movie mode 63 c Playback mode 8 C Scene mode 33 F Setup mode 104 g Vibration reduction 21, 113 E Voice recording mode 68...
  • Page 152 Index Dusk/dawn i 37 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 122 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 94 Favorite pictures playback mode 61 Favorite scene mode 33 Favorites Menu 8 File names 122 Fill flash 28 Fireworks show m 39 Firmware version 120 Flash 28, 29 Flash lamp 5, 29...
  • Page 153 Playing voice recordings 70 Portrait b 35 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 90 Print 80, 81, 84 Print set 84 Print Set (Date) 85 Printer 78 Protect 101 Rechargeable battery 121 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14 Recording movies 63 Red-eye reduction 28, 29 Reset all 118...
  • Page 154 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 China FX7L01(11) 6MA35811-01...

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