Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA $560 COOLP .X" User's Manual...
Page 2 • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by _! 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 4: Warnings
Should tile camera or AC adapter break open as tile result of a fall or other accident, take the prod uct to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.
Page 5 • Do not expose the battery to flame heat or flames. Should the insulation or to excessive heat. be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- • Do not immerse in or expose to water. authorized service representative for inspection.
Page 6 When connecting cables to the input Should the monitor break, (:are should and outputjacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the be taken to avoid injury caused by purpose, to maintain compliance with broken glass and to prevent liquid prod uct regulations.
Page 7 This equipment generates, uses,and are not expressly approved by Nikon can radiate radio frequency energy Corporation may void the user's and, if not installed and used in authority to operate the equipment.
Page 8 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil nurn#rique de la classe B est conforme a 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
For Your Safety ............................i i WARNINGS ..............................Notices ..............................v Introduction ............................1 About This Manual ..........................Information and Precautions ......................Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................The Monitor ..............................Basic Operations ............................. The [] (Playbacb Button ........................... The _ (favorites) Button ..........................
Page 10 I_1 B asic Photography and P layback: Auto M ode ..........Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select I_1 (Auto) Mode ............20 Indicators Displayed in I_1 (Auto) Mode ....................Step 2 Frame a Picture ........................Using the Zoom ............................Step 3 Focus and Shoot ........................
Page 11 More on Playback ........................4 9 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ..............Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................Editing Pictures ............................. Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ................Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ........................ Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ......................Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ..................
Page 12 NJ_ Movies ................... Recording Movies ................ The M ovie Menu ................. Selecting Movie Options ............... Electronic VR ................. Autofocus mode ..............Time-Lapse Movies ..............Movie Playback ................Deleting Movie Files ..............Voice Recordings ................Making Voice Recordings ..............Playing Voice Recordings ..............
Page 13 MENU Shooting, Playback and S etup Menus ........... Shooting Options: The S hooting Menu ............. Displaying the Shooting Menu ............_i. I mage Mode ..............klB W hite Balance ..............Continuous ............... [SDISO Sensitivity ............................Color Options ............................[+] AF Area Mode ............................Distortion Control ..........................
Page 14 Technical Notes ..........................132 Optional Accessories ........................Approved Memory Cards ........................... Image/Sound File and Folder Names ..................Caring for the Camera ........................Cleaning ................................ Storage ................................Error Messages ........................... Troubleshooting ..........................Specifications ............................. Supported Standards ..........................Index ..............................
Page 15: Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX $560 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 16: Information And Precautions
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product, • While every effort was made to ensure that the information...
Page 17: Notices
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...
Page 18: Parts Of The Camera
The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-rdease button ......Eyelet for camera strap ......Power-on lamp ........20, 125 Built-in flash ............Power switch ........... Lens ............136, 148 Self-timer lamp ..........Lens cover ............AF-assist illuminator ......25, 124 Built-in microphone ....
Page 19 . _/!G-'# P ..141516 Monitor ..............Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ....14, ]8 selector Multi ............MI:NU button ..... 10, 33, 48, 70, (}4, 108 (favorite) button ........(delete) button ..26, 27, 56, 74, 78 Zoom buttons ..........: wide ............
Page 20: The Monitor
The Monitor Tile following indicators may appear in tile monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Tile information on indicators in tile monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few seconds 120). Shooting ®i®7 e- -9...
Page 21 Playback __o_ 16-T-N ..J _4T_ 12"4_ _3-- _o ° _2_@] Date of recording ......... Add to favorites guide ....... Time of recording ......... Movie playback indicator ......Volume indicator ......55, 74, 77 _List by Date guide ........Print-order icon ..........
Page 22: Basic Operations
The [] (Playback) Button Press [] once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button in playback mode ([_ 26) will also activate shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down [] to turn the camera on in playback mode ([_ 26).
Page 23: The Mufti Sdector
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 _ (flash mode) ([] 28) menu or move cursor up, (self-timer) compensation) Display _) Display [] (exposure (_ 30) menu.
Page 24: The Menu Button
The MENU Button PressMENU t o display the menu for the selected mode. Use the muld selector navigate the menus (P_ 9). To exit the menu display, press MENUagain. Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages. Displayed when there are one or more menu items The selected option.
Page 25: Hdp Displays
Help Displays PressT (_) when [_ is ctisplayect at tile lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to tile original menu, press T (_) again. Continuous Shutter-release Button Tile camera features a two-stage shutter-release...
Page 26: First Steps
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. It is recommended to charge the battery within six months after it is first used 135).
Page 27: Charging The Battery
Battery error. Unplug charger remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Unplug the charger. Remove the battery unplug the charger. Note on the Battery Charger Be sure to read and _llow...
Page 28: Inserting The Battery
insert a Rechargeable Liqon Battery EN-EL11 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Ci_arger MH-64 (supplied), into your camera. ,Opentheb t cover. :ii_i !:i_, ii_i 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 29: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn tile camera offand make sure that tile power<xl lamp and tile monitor have gone out before opening tile battery<hamberJmemory card slot cover. To eject tile battery, turn tile orange battery Btch _. Tile battery tile direction shown then by hand (2}.
Page 30: 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 m onitor willturn on _' .._'y-,- k-¢ Use the multi selector to choose Forinformation on usingthe multi selector,...
Page 31 S Change the date and time. _)Date • Press • or • to edit the highlighted item. • Pressi_ to move the cursorin the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D I_1 Y • Press_1to return to the previouscursor. Choose the order in which the day, month year are displayed and press _) or press i_, settings...
Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) 132). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played...
Page 33: Removing Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn camera lamp confirm that tile power-on tile monitor Open tile battery<:hamberfmemory are off. card slot _ to partially eject (:over press tile card tile card ..12111 ¸¸ (2}. Tile card (:an then removed hand.
Page 34: I_1 B Asic Photography And P Layback: Auto M Ode
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. __1_ The power-on ]amp (green) will light for a moment and ,_s, ..
Page 35: Indicators Displayed In I_1 (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in I_1 (Auto) Mode mode Vibration reduction will be adjusted. icon ,< _lnternal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal [Disp[ay image size and quality set in memory (approximately 44 MB). When [the image mode menu. The default memory card is inserted, []_ is not [setting...
Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture
Readythe camera. f--_-. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. ,<...
Page 37 Digital Zoom When tile optical zoom is set at tile telephoto end, i.e.at maximum magnification, holding down T triggers digital zooming. The subject is magnified up to a max. optical zoom magnification of 4x. The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the (:enter of the screen.
Page 38: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Pressthe shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. F," Shutter Aperture speed When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces -<...
Page 39 During Recording While the indicator of the number of exposures remaining is blinkin 9 on the monitor, pictures being recorded, Do not open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover, Removing the memory card or battery while pictures are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the recorded...
Page 40: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press i-_-i. Modes can still be switched even if playback mode has been selected from the favorites menu ([_ 8). The last picture taken will be displayed in fu]Pframe playback mode. Use the multi selector A, V, • or • to view additional pictures.
Page 41 Playback Mode The following options are available in full frame playback mode. Option Press T (q) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor up to T (q) Playback zoom about 10×. Press _ to return to full frame playback. Press W (_i_) to display 4, 9, 16 picture w (II_) View...
Page 42: Using The Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3-3.S m (1-11.S ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.2 m (2-7.2 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
Page 43 "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...
Page 44: 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 ([_ 123) off when using a tripod. Press _Q) (self-timer). The stir-rimer menu is displayed. F,"...
Page 45: Macro Mode
Macro mode i sused for t aking pictures ofobjects as (:lose as 10 cm (3.9 i n.). Note that t he flash m ay b eunable tolight entire subject atdistances ofless than 3 0 cm (11.8 in.). Press_ (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.
Page 46: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation isused toalter exposure from the value s uggested by the camera tomake pictures brighter ordarker. 1 Press themulti selector [] (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the multi selector to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation...
Page 47: Shooting Suited For The Scene
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. Portrait Beach/snow Close-up Backlight Landscape Sunset Museum Panoramaassist "_ Sports ili Dusk!dawn Fireworksshow Night portrait Setting the Scene Mode Press _ to displaythe favorite scene menu, use the multi selector choose _ and press _).
Page 48: Features
Features Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See "Face Priority" ([_ 105) for more information.
Page 49 "_ sports Use this m ode for d ynamic action shots that freeze the a ction inasingle shot and r ecord motion inaseries ofpictures. • While the s hutter-release button is pressed halfway, the c amera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.
Page 50 Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. _RiiTn * off* • Other settings can be selected. sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
Page 51 I_! Night ianctscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator ([] always glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
Page 52 _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 flame. • BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot ([] gg). •...
Page 53 t_Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or d etails into s hadow. The f lash fires automatically "fill in" ( illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject incenter of f rame. off _ 0.0 _ Other settings can b e selected.
Page 54: Taking Pictures For A Panorama
Taking Pictures for a Panorama Tile camera focuses on the subject in tile center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn Vibration reduction 123) off when using a tripod. Use the multi selector to choose Panorama assist in the scene menu press...
Page 55 Press _ when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step Panorama Assist Flash mode 28), self timer (1_ 30), macro mode (1_ 31) and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken, Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode...
Page 56: Automatic Shooting Suited For The Scene (Scene Auto Selector Mode)
The camera automatically judges the type of subject (scene mode) when frame tile picture so that you can more easily take a picture suited for tile scene. Tile mode will automatically be changed to one of the following scene modes selecting tile Scene auto...
Page 57 Setting the flash mode in the scene auto selector mode Auto (default setting) or Off can be selected in the flash mode 28). • When _tlIJT rl (Auto) is selected, the camera automatically sets the flash mode according to the determined scene mode, •...
Page 58: Using The Food Mode
Use when shooting cuisines. Press _ to displaythe favorites Food menu, use the multi selector choose _1 and press • The macro mode ([_ 31) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. Use the multi selector...
Page 59 Press the shutter-release button • Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks the focus, and pressing the shutter- shoot. release button the rest of the way down takes the picture. • When the camera is unable to focus, focus area will blink.
Page 60: R:-9 Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically
The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Press _€ to displaythe favorites menu, use the multi selector choose [*-'-]and press _-_--_ Framea picture. • Point the camera at the subject • If the camera recognizes the people's face (front face), the face will be framed by a double yellow border in the focus area, and when the face comes into focus, the double border will instantly be green and the focus will...
Page 61 Face Priority Smiling Face Detection features When the camera is pointed at a people's face (front _ce) in the smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected. • In some shooting conditions, _ce recognition does not work...
Page 62: The Smile Menu
The following item can be set in the smile menu. MENU For displaying the smile menu, press i n the smile mode. Image mocle Choose an image size and quality ([] 95). Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except for movie menu).
Page 63 Press W (_;_) in full-frame playback mode ([] 26) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Description Choose pictures Press the multi selector • or ". When (_';;_) is pressed, display picture thumbnails...
Page 64 Pressing T (q,) during full-frame playback mode ([] 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed on the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed.
Page 65 Use t he COOLPIX $560 toedit p ictures in-camera and store t hem as separate files ([] ]33). Tile editing features described below a re available. Editing function Description D-Lighting S2/ Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening...
Page 66: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting car] 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 ..and press MENU. ([_ 26) or thumbnail ([_ 49) playback...
Page 67: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Tills function is only available when I'_1_ _ is displayed in tile monitor with playback zoom ([] 50) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. T (q) Press in full-frame playback mode _-_- _-_-, zoom in on the image.
Page 68: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture copies Create a small copy of the current picture. Small are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. Tile following sizes are available. -- °l ooscript,oo [] 640x480 °_Ti_7i_ [] 160x120 _w-nents. 1 ee tthe e re ture 26) or thumbnail playback mode...
Page 69: Recording Voice Memos
Usethe camera'sbuilt-in microphone to recordvoice memosfor pictures. Recording Voice Memos Select desired picture from full-frame MENU. playback mode 26) and press The playback menu is displayed. andUSethemulti selector to choose Voice memOpress Tile screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed. Press and hold to record a voice...
Page 70: Playing Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorctect are incticatect with [_ in fullffame playback mode. Select the desired playback mode ([_ 26) MENU. and press The playbackmenu is displayed. andUSe the rn_r_Opress _). m ulti selector choose Voic_ [___...
Page 71 In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In the full- frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played...
Page 72: Using List By Date Mode
Using List by Date Mode Tile following operations arepossiblefrom the date selectionscreen. Description Press the multi selector • or • to select a Select date date. Press @ to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Switch to full: Press W ([]) in full-frame playback to frame playback...
Page 73: List By Date Menus
List by Date Menus Press MENU in list by date mode to ctisplay tile following menus for only tile pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting _ [] 52 Print set [] 91 Slide show [] 110 Delete [] 111 Protect [] 11 l Rotate image _...
Page 74 Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them. If the _ auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting. t'-g Smile •...
Page 75 Types of folders their content Folder name Description [:"-]Smile Pictures taken in the smile mode ([] 46) are displayed. Pictures taken with Face Priority ([] 105) of the I_1 (auto) mode ([_ 20) or scene auto selector mode ([] 42), or with Portrait*, Night Portrait*, Party/indoor or Backlight*...
Page 76: Auto Sort Menu
Auto sort menu Press MENU in full-frame playback mode to display tile following menus. To apply options to individ ual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press MENU. D-Lighting [] 52 Print set [] 91 Slide show [] 110...
Page 77 Pictures can be added to the favorite folders and sorted for showing on vacation, 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 folders. Steps for classifying/playback ackL ctues...
Page 78 Preparing a favorites folder Changing tile display icons for tile favorites folders will make it easier to know what pictures are in each folder. The icons (:an be (:hanged again after adding the pictures to the folders. Press _ to display the favorite pictures Favorite menu, use the multi selector...
Page 79 Classifying pictures for the Favorites folder Pictures carl be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding tile pictures will enable for easierand faster searching. Playback the pictures in the playback mode ([] 26), the list by date mode ([] S7) or Auto sort mode (_ 60), Select your favorite pictureand pressthe_)
Page 80 Viewing pictures in the Favorites folder (Favorites playback mode) In Favorite Pictures Playback mode the Favoritesfolder with the pictures can be chosen and displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just aswith the normal playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged,the thumbnail playback mode can be displayed, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded or played back.
Page 81 Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode Tile following operations are possible from tile Favorites folder display screen. y° Ose ..-i 77 T-Ill i ............Selectfavorite folder iI i..switch to full-frame playback Delete picture "_ favorites folder Change the icon for MENU _i_ew_f°av°...
Page 82 Playback/Adding 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 playbacks the picture from there. Deleting a picture 26, _47, 111) while in playback...
Page 83 To st_oot movies with sound recorded via the builtdn microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Press _ to displaythe favorite Movie menu, use the multi selector choose NJIand press _). I'_'_ Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that...
Page 84 Movie options, Electronic VR or Autofocus mode settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press MENU in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options Tile movie menu offers tile options shown below.
Page 85 Electronic Enableor disableelectronic VRfor movie recording. At settings other than Off, the electronic: vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor ([] 6). Vibration Reduction for Time-Lapse Movies To enable or disable vibration reduction while shooting in Time-lapse movie mode 640_, the Vibration reduction...
Page 86 Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the multi selector to choose Movie E_L_I_ options from the movie menu and press _). Autofocus mode Choose Time-lapse movie'k and press _). Choose the interval between shots and press Set interval time ®.
Page 87 Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode 28), macro mode (1_ 31), and exposure compensation (1_ 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...
Page 88 In full-frame playback mode ([_ 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon ([] 70). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press ®. Use the zoom buttons (T/W) to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector _ or i_ to choose a control, then press ®...
Page 89 Audio voice r ecordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Press ;_ to display the favorite Voice recordin( menu, use the multi selector choose _ and press r_,_ Choose Record and press The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
Page 90 Operations During Recording Voice recording Date of recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Index number Progress indicator Reactivate the If the monitor has turned off, press [] to reactivate. monitor Pause/resume Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will recording blink.
Page 91 Press ;_ to display the favorite Voicerecordin( menu, use the multi selector choose _, and press _). _,.L,_ Choose the desired file and press _). ¢ Voice_eco[ding The selectedfile will be played back. 5"...
Page 92 Operations During Playback file playback Date and time of recording Control icons File number Length of recording Playback time Index number Progress indicator Index Volume Use the zoom buttons (T/W) to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Pressthe multi selector _ or i_ to choose a control, then press _) to perform the selected operation.
Page 93 Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. step 2) and press the MENU button. MEN[ Display the Voice recording screen (1_ 77 _ '_'11 Use the multi selector to choose the option ¢_ Copysound f iles and press _]).
Page 94 Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video (:able (AV (:able) to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the videodn jack on the TV, and...
Page 95 Use the supplied USB(:able to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting tile camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Page 96 Windows When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..
Page 97 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 98 2 GB, or is SDHC compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card, • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device.
Page 99 Users of PictBridge-compatible ([] 151) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. ok ,,es Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent camera...
Page 100 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 correct,y, t he PictBridge startu p screen --'__ ,]t_)will be displayed in the camera...
Page 101 Printing Pictures at a Time After connecting the camera to tile printer correctly ([] 86), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press _). selection Print PressW (_;_)to display 12thumbnails, and T (% to switch backto full-frame playback.
Page 102 Choose Start print press Printing starts. [¢t1" Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when Printina printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press _). Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After c:onnecting the c:amera to tile printer...
Page 103 Choose Print selection, Print all images or r_ Print menu DPOF printing and press _). Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up Print selection to nine) of each. Press the multi selector _1 or i_ to select pictures, and press •...
Page 104 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was f'_" DPOF printing created in Print set ([] 91). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose Start print and press _). • Choose Cancel and press _) to return to the print menu.
Page 105 The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF<ompatible devices 151). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge<:ompatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created pictures on the memory...
Page 106 Choose whether or not to also print shooting _ Printset date and photo information. Choose Date press _) to print date of recording all pictures in the print order. Choose Inlo and press _) to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
Page 107 The shooting menu of the I_1 (auto) mode has the following options. '_', !mage mode_ Choose image size and quality. White balance [_97 Match white balance to the light source. Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). IIII1 ISO sensitivity Control camera's sensitivity to light.
Page 108 Displaying Shooting Menu Press tile _ button to display tile Favorites menu and select I_1 (auto shooting mode). Press MENU to display the shooting menu. Shootin, • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ([] 9). • To exit the shooting menu, press MENU.
Page 109 _'- Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. Tile size of tile 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...
Page 110 Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing 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 111 WBWhite Balance Tile color of light reflected from an oBject varies with tile color of the light source. Tile human Brain is able to adapt to changes in tile color of the light source, with tile result that white oBjects appear white whether...
Page 112 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...
Page 113 Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched offfor 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 114 • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH 62E (available sepa rately from Nikon). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could...
Page 115 ISO ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly tile carnera reacts to light. Tile higher tile sensitivity, less light needed make exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity...
Page 116 Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard color(default Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. VMdcolor Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in bJack-and-white. Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. Record pictures in cyamblue monochrome, Pastel Change to a pastel shade.
Page 117 I'+]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 118 ["] Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Focus area Focus Lock To focus on off center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below, 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame, Press the shutter release button...
Page 119 Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a people's face, the camera automatically recognizes the face and will focus on it. In the following cases, the face priority feature will take effect. • When AF area mode is set to Face priority (default setting) ([] 103) •...
Page 120 _1_ Notes about 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. • In the Portrait, Night portrait settings or the smile mode of scene mode, if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, focus will be set on the center of the screen.
Page 121 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Restrictions apply to the following settings in I_1 (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 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...
Page 122 The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. ,_ Prints& Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slideshow []1]0 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
Page 123 Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the Protect menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Smile menu: Remove from list ([_ 48) Playback menu: Print set ([_ 91 ), Delete ([_ 111), Protect ([_ 111), Rotate image ([_ 112), Picture Copy ([_ 113) Setup menu: Welcome screen ([_ 116) Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures.
Page 124 Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in tile internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show". Use the multi selector to choose Start press Slide show To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press _) Before choosing Start.
Page 125 Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. EraseSelected images Delete selected pictures([] lOg), Eraseall images Delete aH pictures. _1_ Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered, Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the _ icon are protected and cannot...
Page 126 Rotate Image Set tile picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on tile camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Pictures (:an be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation (:an Be rotated up to 180°...
Page 127 _-_ Copy Copy pictures between tile internal memory and a memory card. Select an option from copy screen using Ca Copy the multi selector press _]_. I_1_ 1_]: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. I_1mll'l_l: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
Page 128 The setup menu contains the following options. Menus []ii5 Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen []116 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date []i17 Set camera dock and choose home and destination time zones. Ir_l Monitor settings []i20 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style, Date imprint...
Page 129 Displaying the Setup Menu First, display tile favorite menu by pressing Then select (use tile multi selector), and press _). Set u • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings • To exit the setup menu, press the :I_ button to display the favorites menu and...
Page 130 Welcome Screen Youcarl selecttile welcome screento be displayed when the cameraisturned on. None (defauh 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 131 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" ([_ 16) for more information. Time zone Set the home (1_) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When _ (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference ([] 119) is automatically...
Page 132 Press _1_. Timezone home time zone display appears. Press _ or _ to choose the travel destination 43:00 time zone (city name). To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press • to display the o_ mark on the top the monitor and set the daylight...
Page 133 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below, For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. ,,u_ UTC +/' Location UTC +/- Madrid, Paris, Berlin Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Hdsinki, Ankara Moscow, Riyadh, Kuwait, Alaska, Anchorage Manama, Nairobi PST(PDT}: Los Angeles,...
Page 134 Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in tile monitor, and set tile monitor brig htness. 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 Tile following...
Page 135 Date Imprint Date time imprinted pic:tures. Date carl be printed from printers that support imprinting ([_ 92). tile date 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...
Page 136 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. Datecounter Press_) to display the stored dates option.
Page 137 V_ Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 138 _'IDAF Assist Change settings for AF assist illumination. Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illumination automatically turns on when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about l.g m (6.3 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.l m (3.6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position.
Page 139 =!'_Sound Settings Adjust tile following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On or Off. When On (defaultsetting) is selected,a beepwill sound once when operations are completed successfully, t wo times when focus has been locked, and three times when an error isdetected, and welcome sound. Shutter sound Chooseshutter sound from On (defaultsetting) or Off.
Page 140 I_! Format Memory/l"] Format Card Use this option to forrnat the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format tile internal memory, remove memory Format memory card from camera. option Format memory appears in the setup menu.
Page 141 _1 Language Chooseoneof 24 languagesfor display of carneramenus and messages. (]e_tina PoJski Polish Portugu_s Portuguese German PyccK_ Russian Deutsch suomi Finnish (default setting) EspaEol Spanish Svenska Swedish ................... Greek "rrok -T Turkish Fran(;ais French _4 "-_ Arabic Indonesian '_i_ Simplified Chinese Italiano Italian...
Page 142 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen When tile camera detects a human subject with closed eyes, the Did someone blink? screen will appear on the monitor. The following operations are available in the Did someone blink? screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.
Page 143 [] Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be _estored to thek default values, Pop-up Menu Scene Mode Food Mode :Option "_=-_-----I .._Defaultvalue _'_'_i_'_'_'_'_i_'_"' 5" White Balance i__n Fo_'d M _de(_ 44_'_ Movie Menu Option Default value Movie Options ([_ 70) :: i ' '_!_' _ _] 4 ime-lapse movie'_lt (L_J72)
Page 144 Smile Menu Setup Menu Default value Option Text Menus ([l_ 1151, Disable welcome Welcome screen 116) Auto info Photo info 120) Brightness 120) Date im print ([l_ 121) Vibration reduction 123) Auto AF assist ,[l_ 124) Digital zoom 124) Button sound ([l_ 125) Shutter...
Page 145 UB[Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Firmware version 5"...
Page 146 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports SDHC. Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on approved cards.
Page 147 (e.g. "1011NTVL";[] 100), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g. "101 SOUND"; [] 75), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g. "100NIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999,a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with "0001 ."...
Page 148 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: _1_ 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 149 Battery • (-heck 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...
Page 150 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 151 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. £-...
Page 152 The following table lists the error messages other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. Battery exhausted.
Page 153 _--"u'_Dis p_']ay_ ..Problem ° Solution _'_'_ Choose Yes and press _) Memory card has not been Card is not formatted. formatted for use in to format card, or turn Format card? COOLPIX $560. camera offand replace card. Memory card is full. •...
Page 154 This image cannot be deleted. Destination in same time zone as home. Travel destination is in the current time zone. Turn camera offand then Lens error O Lens error. on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative.
Page 155 System error O Turn camera off, remove 14, 20 camera's internal circuitry. and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error )ersists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. _)P4" Running out of ink or Check printer. After Printer error: check printer error.
Page 156 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems bebw before consuking your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings Power Supply Problem...
Page 157 In tile event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting tile power source as described above may result in tile loss of any data not...
Page 158 Shooting PrOblem cause/solution No picture taken when shutter- When camera is in playback mode, press [] release button is pressed, or the shutter-release button. When menus are displayed, press MENU. Battery is exhausted. When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. Camera cannot focus.
Page 159 Problem Cause/Solution Image mode not available. Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous. When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, 3648×2736, [] 3648x2736, 2592x1944, [] 2048×1536, 3584×2016, and [] 2736x2736 cannot be selected for Image size. No sound when shutter is Off is selected for Sound settings >...
Page 160 Problem Cause/Solution Unexpected results when flash The in-camera red eye correction may be 28,35, set to _ (auto with red-eye applied to other areas than red eyes if taking reduction). pictures with _ (auto red-eye reduction) or f@ flash with slow sync and redeye reduction when the scene mode is set to Night portrait Scene auto selector mode is selected.
Page 161 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. Pictures to be printed are not Memory card contains no pictures. Replace displayed, memory card. Remove memory card to print aictures from internal memory.
Page 162 Nikon COOLPIX $560 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 10.0 million 1/2 33dn. CCD; total pixds: 10.7 million ii_i_i_i_ii_iii!i!!ii!:i!!iiiiiiii!_iiii!i!i!:i!_i_ii_!ii!i!ii_ii!i_i!ii_iii_iiiiii!:iiiiiiiii!_!iiiii_ii!i!i!i!iiii:i 5x Zoom-Nikkor lens 6.3-31.5mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 34.8-174mm) f/-number f/3.5-5.6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups Up to 4x (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Page 163 ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 800) ............256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom Eess than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation ( 2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range [W]: 3.7 to 15.5 EV...
Page 164 Approx. 54 × 21 x 85 mm (2.1 × 0.8 x 3.3 in.), (excluding power cable) Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.) Approx. 56 g (2.0 oz), excluding power cable Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain, The appearance of this product and its specifications...
Page 165 Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in tile 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...
Page 166 Autofocus 31,71 Symbols Autofocus mode 71 Favorite pictures playback mode 67 AV cable 80 AVI 133 W button 5, 22, 27, 49, 50 button 5, 22, 27,49, 50 T button 5, 11,22, 27,49, 50 c_ button 5, 22, 27, 49, 50 Backlight button 5, 11...
Page 167 Format 1% 126 Date 16, 117 Format memory card 19, 126 Date counter 121, 122 Formatting internal memory FSCN 133 Date imprint Fuji-time AF 71 Daylight Daylight saving time 16, 118 Delete 111 Digital zoom 23, 124 Halfway Direct print 85 Distortion control D£ighting...
Page 168 Movie menu 70 Movie mode 69 Rechargable battery Movie playback Rechargable LHon battery 12, 14 Movie settings 70 Recording movies 69 Multi selector 5, 9 Red-eye reduction 28, 29 Multi-shot 16 99 Replay mode 26, 27 Museum Reset all 129 Rotate image 112 RSCN 133 Night landscape...
Page 169 Timedapse movies 72 Tripod socket 5 TV80 TV movie 70 USB cable 81,82, Vibration reduction Video Mode 80, 127 Vivid color 102 Voice memo Voice recording Volume 74, 78 WAV 133 Welcome screen 116 White baJance 97 Zoom 22 Zoom button 5, 22, 74, 78...
Page 170 Nikon 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. NIKONCORPORATION Fuii Bldg., Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan...

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