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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction Table of Contents Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Technical Notes...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Av-vii) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Ax-xv), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.

  • Page 4: 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 5 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
  • Page 6 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 7: 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 8 Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions...
  • Page 9 Use the appropriate power supply (battery, Charging AC adapter, AC adapter, USB cable) Using a power supply other than those provided or sold by Nikon could result in damage or malfunction. Use appropriate cables...
  • Page 10 CAUTIONS 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. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 11 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200...
  • Page 12 “Caring for the Product” (A99). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.
  • Page 13 If water seeps inside the camera, immediately stop using the camera. Wipe off moisture from the camera, and at once take the camera to your Nikon- authorized service representative. The waterproof performance of this camera is designed to work for fresh water and seawater only.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera Underwater

    The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Also make sure that the waterproof packing does not come off. 3. Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

  • Page 15: Cleaning After Using The Camera Underwater

    Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater After using the camera underwater or at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly within 60 minutes. If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreign substances adhere to it, this could cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance.
  • Page 16 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances. If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery.
  • Page 17 To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................... i Read This First ..........................i Other Information............................i How to Attach the Camera Strap......................i Information and Precautions ........................ ii For Your Safety .......................... v WARNINGS ............................... v Notices ............................viii <Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation......x Notes About Shockproof Performance..................
  • Page 19 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations............14 Point and Shoot........................14 The Shutter-release Button......................... 15 Using the Zoom............................16 Play Back Images........................17 Delete Images .......................... 18 Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) ..................20 Shooting Features....................21 Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)........21 A Point and Shoot........................
  • Page 20 Playback Features....................43 Playback Zoom ........................43 Thumbnail Playback ......................44 Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ......... 45 E Exchange Messages......................46 Leave a Message............................46 Leave a Reply ............................... 47 Play Recordings............................48 Erase Recordings ............................48 V Picture Play .........................
  • Page 21 General Camera Setup................... 79 Camera Settings Menu ......................79 l Camera Settings ......................... 80 Welcome Screen............................80 Date and Time ............................80 Variety Menu..............................81 Brightness ..............................82 Date Stamp ..............................82 Electronic VR ..............................83 AF Assist ................................84 Format Card/Format Memory......................
  • Page 22 Technical Notes......................98 Caring for the Product ......................99 The Camera..............................99 The Battery ..............................100 The Charging AC Adapter......................... 101 Memory Cards............................102 Cleaning and Storage......................103 Cleaning............................... 103 Storage ................................. 103 Error Messages........................104 Troubleshooting ........................107 File Names ..........................114 Optional Accessories ......................

  • Page 23: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body b (e movie-record) button..75 Shutter-release button....14 Power switch/power-on lamp... 11 Eyelet for camera strap ......i Microphone (stereo) Speaker Flash............23 Lens (with protective glass) Self-timer lamp ........24 AF-assist illuminator...
  • Page 24 Flexible buttons...... 5, 21, 45 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ............... 89 Monitor ............3 Memory card slot ........7 Charge lamp..........9 Flash lamp..........23 Battery chamber ........7 Multi selector Micro-USB connector....... 89 H: Telephoto ........16 Waterproof packing...... x, xii I: Wide-angle........16 Tripod socket ........

  • Page 25: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Shooting Mode 1 0 1 0 1m 1m 5m 5m 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 1 0 1 0 9 9 9...

  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 11 12 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s...

  • Page 27: Using The Flexible Buttons

    Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.
  • Page 28 Press a flexible button to select an item. Camera settings When the menu content Brightness continues on another page, a guide indicating the page Date stamp position is displayed. Electronic VR Use the multi selector HI to display other pages. Press a flexible button to select a setting.

  • Page 29: Preparing For Shooting

    Preparing for Shooting Insert the Battery and Memory Card Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and then insert the battery and memory card. Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (6).

  • Page 30: Removing The Battery Or Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the memory card into the camera and select Format card in the camera settings menu (A85). Removing the Battery or Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 31: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Electrical outlet Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 32 Notes About the USB Cable Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

  • Page 33: Turn The Camera On And Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • Page 34 Set the date and time, and press flexible button Date and time 4 (O). Use JK to select a field and / 01 2015 then use HI to set the date and time. Select the minute field and press the flexible button 4 (O) to confirm the setting.

  • Page 35: Battery Level Indicator

    Confirm the message on After dr ying thoroughly, use the screen shown at right a cloth to remove any and press flexible button droplets remaining on the areas indicated. 4 (O). The shooting screen is displayed, and you Battery level indicator can take pictures in A Point and shoot.

  • Page 36: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Point and Shoot Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Frame the picture. Zoom in Press the multi selector HI to change the zoom lens position.

  • Page 37: The Shutter-Release Button

    Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 38: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you press the multi selector HI, the Telephoto zoom lens position changes. To zoom in: Press H. To zoom out: Press I. When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Wide-angle A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the multi selector...

  • Page 39: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button to enter playback mode. If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Press and hold down JK to scroll through Display Display...

  • Page 40: Delete Images

    Delete Images Press flexible button 3 (n) to delete the image 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 currently displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 41 Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete Use the multi selector Erase selected pictures JK to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). The selected image is indicated by a check mark. A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexible button 2 (S).

  • Page 42: Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock)

    Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion (A18) and formatting (A85). Press and hold down 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 flexible buttons 1 and 4 at the same time while in...

  • Page 43: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Flexible button Option Description A Point and Sets the shooting mode to A Point – shoot and shoot. You can select a flash mode to match Flash the shooting conditions.

  • Page 44: A Point And Shoot

    A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera automatically selects the optimum scene when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

  • Page 45: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. Flash off The flash does not fire.

  • Page 46: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self- timer) Press flexible button 2 (j 10 s). Self-timer When Y Smile timer is 10 s...

  • Page 47: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes the skin tones of human faces smoother. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self- timer) Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer).

  • Page 48: Choose A Style (Shooting Suited To Scenes And Effects)

    Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) When a style (shooting scene and effect) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. The expected effect may not be achieved depending on the subject. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Use the multi selector JK to Shoot close-ups...

  • Page 49: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes D Shoot night scenes When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captures a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.

  • Page 50: J Underwater Face Framing

    J Underwater face framing You can take pictures of human faces underwater automatically without submerging your face. When Underwater face framing is set, the waterproofing-related messages are displayed. Confirm each message and press the multi selector K to display the next message.

  • Page 51: K Photograph Fireworks

    I Take a series of pictures While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per second (fps) (when Choose a size > Photo size is set to D Large (13 megapixels)). The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current photo size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

  • Page 52: F Add A Bubble Effect

    L Mirror You can take pictures that are vertically or horizontally symmetrical over the center of the frame. Press flexible button 2 (c Top ➝ bottom) or flexible button 3 (b Left ➝ right) to set the flip direction. When c Top ➝ bottom is selected, the top half of the screen is flipped over the bottom half, and the image is composited and displayed.

  • Page 53: Q Take Soft Pictures

    Q Take soft pictures Softens the image by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed in the monitor. A guide is displayed in the monitor. Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained within the guide. The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A23).

  • Page 54: Decorate

    Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures. Nine different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A36).

  • Page 55: Change Colors

    Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the setting.

  • Page 56: Change Sounds

    Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked.
  • Page 57 Press flexible button 4 Pick a shutter sound (O). The sound is set. Muting All Sounds On the screen displayed in step 1, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 3 (z Turn sounds off), in that order, to mute all sounds. To cancel the mute, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 2 (u Turn sounds on), in that order.

  • Page 58: Choose A Size

    Choose a Size Set the size of still images and movies. Choose a Photo Size Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.

  • Page 59: Choose A Movie Frame Size

    Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired movie option to record. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 3 (N Movie frame size) Aspect ratio Option Image size (horizontal to Frame rate vertical)

  • Page 60: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes and settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. A Point and shoot (A22) Underwater face framing (A28), Shoot at intervals (A28), and Take a series of 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0...

  • Page 61: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using the settings listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). Smile timer (A25) Editing functions such as Make skin prettier in Add makeup can be applied to saved images (A50) even after shooting.

  • Page 62: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. Position the subject in the 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0...

  • Page 63: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted Option Description function When Shoot night scenes, Photograph food, Take a series of pictures, Choose a style Flash Photograph fireworks, Shoot backlit (A26) scenes, or Shoot a movie miniature is selected, the flash cannot be used.
  • Page 64 Restricted Option Description function When Shoot night scenes, Shoot at Choose a style intervals, Take a series of pictures, Electronic VR (A26) Photograph fireworks, or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, electronic VR is disabled. Smile timer When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom (A25) cannot be used.

  • Page 65: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Pressing the multi selector H in full-frame playback mode (A17) zooms in on the image. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Displayed area guide...

  • Page 66: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A17) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback...

  • Page 67: Functions Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

    Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A5) and display the corresponding menu. Flexible button Option Description Exchange Allows you to add voice messages to messages your images.

  • Page 68: E Exchange Messages

    E Exchange Messages Voice messages can be recorded and attached to images. You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message Press flexible button 2 (q Exchange messages...

  • Page 69: Leave A Reply

    Press flexible button 4 (O). Message recorded. is displayed and the message is attached to the image. Delete the current message 1 0 s 1 0 s before recording a new message (A48). Leave a Reply Press flexible button 2 (q Exchange messages Record).

  • Page 70: Play Recordings

    Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings). The camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back. Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback. 1 0 s 1 0 s Use the multi selector HI during playback to adjust playback volume.

  • Page 71: Picture Play

    V Picture Play Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files (except for Rotate pictures). Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to 10 times (there is no restriction on the number of times Rotate pictures can be applied).

  • Page 72: K Add Makeup

    K Add Makeup Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select K M flexible button 4 (O) Use the multi selector Subject selection HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press flexible button 4 (O).

  • Page 73: D Make Photo Albums

    Notes About Add Makeup One face can be edited at a time. To add makeup to another face, edit the edited image again. Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the function may not perform as expected.
  • Page 74 Press flexible button 4 Make photo albums (O). Use JK to select the Choose an album design desired photo album design and press flexible button 4 (O). Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have been displayed, the camera returns to Have fun with pictures menu.

  • Page 75: W Add A Fisheye Effect

    W Add a Fisheye Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select W M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well- suited for images captured using Shoot close-ups in the shooting menu.

  • Page 76: Q Soften Pictures

    Q Soften Pictures Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select Q M flexible button 4 (O) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available.

  • Page 77: M Add A Diorama Effect

    M Add a Diorama Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select M M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject at the center of the image.

  • Page 78: P Highlight Colors

    P Highlight Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select P M flexible button 4 (O) Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. Use the multi selector JK to Highlight colors select a color and press...

  • Page 79: A Decorate

    A Decorate Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M use JK to select A M flexible button 4 (O) Add a frame around your images. Nine different frames are available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as described below.

  • Page 80: A Grading

    A Grading This function is displayed when Variety menu (A81) is set to On. Grade images by using A Excellent or B Good. You can use View graded pictures to play back only the images that have grade marks. Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (A Grading) Grade Pictures Press flexible button 2 (A Grading...
  • Page 81 Changing or Removing Grades from Individual Images In step 2 (A58) of “Grade 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Pictures”, select the image with the grade you want to change or remove.

  • Page 82: View Graded Pictures

    View Graded Pictures Press flexible button 3 (B Grading View graded pictures). Grade pictures View graded pictures Remove all grades Press flexible button 2 (A View graded pictures Excellent) or flexible button 3 (B Good). Excellent Only images with the grade Good mark you selected are displayed.

  • Page 83: Remove All Grades

    Remove All Grades Press flexible button 4 (S Grading Remove all grades). Grade pictures View graded pictures Remove all grades Press flexible button 2 (a Remove all grades Excellent) or flexible button 3 (b Good). Excellent Good Press flexible button 3 (R Yes).

  • Page 84: I Favorites

    I Favorites This function is displayed when Variety menu (A81) is set to Off. You can use View favorites to play back only the images added to favorites. Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (I Favorites) Add to Favorites Press flexible button 2...
  • Page 85 Removing Favorites from Individual Images In step 2 (A62) of “Add to 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Favorites”, select the image that you want to remove from favorites.

  • Page 86: View Favorites

    View Favorites Press flexible button 3 (B Favorites View favorites). Add to favorites View favorites Remove from favorites Use the multi selector JK to view 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 images.

  • Page 87: Remove From Favorites

    Remove From Favorites Press flexible button 4 Favorites (S Remove from favorites). Add to favorites View favorites Remove from favorites Press flexible button 3 Remove all pictures from (R Yes). favorites? All images added to favorites are removed.

  • Page 88: G View By Date

    G View by Date Play back images by selecting the shooting date from the calendar. Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (G View by date) Use the multi selector 2 0 1 5 HIJK to select the M T u W T h F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

  • Page 89: Slide Show

    m Slide Show Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Background music is played during playback. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme (A70).
  • Page 90 Press flexible button 2 (A Slide show Start). The slide show begins. Start Choose pictures Choose a theme To pause playback, press flexible button 4 (D). To exit, press flexible button 1 (Q). While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image.
  • Page 91 Pick a Series Press flexible button 2 (o Pick a series Choose pictures). The first image in the folder Choose pictures where images captured using Pick a speed Shoot at intervals are saved is displayed. Use flexible button 2 (K Choose pictures Next series) or flexible button 3 (J Previous...

  • Page 92: Choose A Theme

    Press flexible button 2 (A Slide show Start). The slide show begins. Start Choose pictures Choose a theme Choose a Theme Press flexible button 4 (n Slide show Choose a theme). Start Choose pictures Choose a theme Use flexible button 2, 3, or Choose a theme 4 to select a playback theme.

  • Page 93: Retouch

    y Retouch Copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image. Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (y Retouch) h Copy Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images.
  • Page 94 Use the multi selector Selected images JK to select an image and press flexible button 2 (S). The selected image is indicated by a check mark. A check mark is displayed or removed each time you press flexible button 2 (S). Press flexible button 3 (P) to remove all check marks.

  • Page 95: Rotate Pictures

    d Rotate Pictures Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Press flexible button 3 (d Retouch Rotate pictures). Copy Rotate pictures Small picture Press flexible button 2 Rotate pictures (e) or flexible button 3 (f).

  • Page 96: Small Picture

    s Small Picture Create a small copy of images. Press flexible button 4 (s Retouch Small picture). Copy Rotate pictures Small picture Use flexible button 2 (D) Small picture or flexible button 3 (E) to 1 0 2 4 × 7 6 8 1 0 2 4 ×...

  • Page 97: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies When using the camera’s internal memory, the movie frame size (A37) can be set to H Small (640) or C Small (old-fashioned). Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s...
  • Page 98 Area Captured in Movies The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on Movie frame size (A37). When recording movies while Electronic VR (A83) in the camera settings is set to Auto, the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) is narrow compared to that of still images.

  • Page 99: Monitor

    Notes About Movie Recording Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 100: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, press the multi When selector HI while a movie is playing. paused You can use the flexible buttons to perform the following operations. During playback Volume indicator Function Icon Description Advance Hold down the button to advance the movie. Rewind Hold down the button to rewind the movie.

  • Page 101: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Camera Settings Menu Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Option Description Allows you to select whether or not the welcome Welcome screen screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 102: Camera Settings

    l Camera Settings Welcome Screen Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M I Welcome screen Select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when you turn on the camera.

  • Page 103: Variety Menu

    Variety Menu Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M h Variety menu Allows you to set whether to use all of the camera's functions. Option Description h On Enables use of all functions.

  • Page 104: Brightness

    Brightness Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M K Brightness Adjust the brightness. The default setting is 3. Use the multi selector JK to select the desired brightness and press flexible button 4 (O).

  • Page 105: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M M Electronic VR Select the electronic VR (vibration reduction) setting used when shooting. Option Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting.

  • Page 106: Af Assist

    AF Assist Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M r AF assist Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting.

  • Page 107: Format Card/Format Memory

    Format Card/Format Memory Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M O Format memory/ N Format card Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data.

  • Page 108: Language

    Language Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M P Language Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Menu Background Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M Q Menu background Select one of five background designs to be used for a menu screen or thumbnail playback mode.

  • Page 109: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M g Charge by computer Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running u Auto (A89), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically (default setting)

  • Page 110: Reset All

    Reset All Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M S Reset all When flexible button 3 (R Reset) is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. Some settings, such as Date and time or Language, are not reset.

  • Page 111: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. HDMI micro connector (Type D) Micro-USB connector Open the cover. Insert the plug straight. Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
  • Page 112 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Printing images without using a computer If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer.

  • Page 113: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. HDMI micro connector (Type D) to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external input.

  • Page 114: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 115: Printing Images One At A Time

    If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A87), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 116: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection Print selection screen is displayed, press flexible button 3 (p). Press flexible button 4 Print menu (c Paper size). Use HI to select the paper Print selection size and press flexible button 4 Print all images (O).
  • Page 117 Print selection Select images (up to 99) Print selection and the number of copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use flexible button 2 (X) or flexible button 3 (Y) to specify the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 118: Using Viewnx 2 (Transferring Images To A Computer)

    ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the on- screen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
  • Page 119 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program.

  • Page 120: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Caring for the Product ................... 99 The Camera....................99 The Battery....................100 The Charging AC Adapter ..............101 Memory Cards..................102 Cleaning and Storage ..................103 Cleaning....................103 Storage ......................103 Error Messages ....................104 Troubleshooting ....................107 File Names......................114 Optional Accessories..................115 Specifications....................116 Approved Memory Cards ..............120 Index........................122...

  • Page 121: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Av-vii) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Ax-xv) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 122: The Battery

    If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.

  • Page 123: The Charging Ac Adapter

    Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.

  • Page 124: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A120) for recommended memory cards. Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer.

  • Page 125: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a Lens blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that...

  • Page 126: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera The camera turns off automatically. Wait until will turn off. the camera or battery temperature has – cooled before resuming use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
  • Page 127 An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the System error battery, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Printer error: check After solving the problem, press flexible –...
  • Page 128 Display Cause/Solution There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Printer error: check ink. Check the ink and press flexible button 3 (R – Resume) to resume printing.* Replace the ink cartridge and press flexible Printer error: out of ink. –...

  • Page 129: 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 130 Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the camera settings menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is –...

  • Page 131: C (Shooting/Playback Mode)

    Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time and date is displayed when the The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were 11, 13 camera is turned on. restored to their default values. The camera settings reset. Cannot select You cannot format while image lock is set. Format card or Remove image lock.
  • Page 132 Problem Cause/Solution Bright specks appear The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set in images captured the flash mode setting to y Flash off. with flash. The flash mode is set to y Flash off. Flash does not fire. Choose a style is set to a function that disables the flash.
  • Page 133 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations: When the noise reduction function is in – operation, such as when shooting in a dark environment Saving images takes When Choose a style is set to Shoot night 27, 29, time.
  • Page 134 The camera is not recognized by the – does not start when computer. the camera is The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer – connected. 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
  • Page 135 Problem Cause/Solution The memory card contains no images. – Images to be printed Remove the memory card to print images in are not displayed. the internal memory. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer.

  • Page 136: File Names

    File Names Images, movies, or messages are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies DSCA: Message DSCB: Message (reply) (1) Identifier SSCN: Small picture copies RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture, photo albums...

  • Page 137: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-66 Battery charger It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber.

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S33 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 13.2 million (Image processing may reduce the Number of effective pixels number of effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. 14.17 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30–...
  • Page 139 Storage Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Media memory card File system DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant Still images: JPEG Voice messages: WAV File formats Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: PCM stereo) 13 megapixels [4160 × 3120] Image size 4 megapixels [2272 ×...

  • Page 140: Tripod Socket

    Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Supported languages Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Power sources...
  • Page 141 For Brazil: Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) For Korea: Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) 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.

  • Page 142: Approved Memory Cards

    HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 143 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.

  • Page 144: Index

    Index Symbols Change colors (playback mode) A Point and shoot......22 ................. 55 c Playback mode......17 Change colors (shooting mode) l Camera settings menu....79 ................. 33 b (e movie-record) button... 1, 75 Change sounds........34 c (shooting/playback mode) Charge by computer......

  • Page 145: Microphone (Stereo)

    Full-frame playback mode ..... 17 Movie recording........75 Multi selector ..........2 Grade pictures........58 Grading............58 Nikon Transfer 2........97 Number of exposures remaining ..............13, 36 Have fun with pictures ....45 HDMI cable ........90, 91 HDMI micro connector....2, 89 Optical zoom...........
  • Page 146 Pressing halfway........15 Take soft pictures Q....26, 31 Print ..........90, 93, 94 Telephoto..........16 Printer..........90, 92 Thumbnail playback ....17, 44 Toy camera..........53 Tripod socket........2, 118 Rechargeable battery ......9 TV............90, 91 Rechargeable Li-ion battery..7, 9 Recording movies........
  • Page 148 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. CT4L01(11) 6MN56511-01...

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