Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Reference Section Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting. • The available frame rates in Movie options (E64) vary depending on the video mode setting.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A83), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A64) when shooting in the following modes: • x (scene auto selector) mode (A32) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A34) • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E44) is selected for AF area mode option) Option Description On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blin
Wi-Fi Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Wi-Fi options M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Wi-Fi network When wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device, set Wi-Fi network to On. The default setting is Off. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A80) for more information. SSID Change the SSID. The SSID configured here is displayed on the smart device. Set a 1- to 24-character alphanumeric SSID.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text filed, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor (A7). • w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable. • x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A30) before selecting Reset all. Firmware Version Press the d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button View the current camera firmware version.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used.
Display A Cause/Solution The write-protect switch of the Eye-Fi card is in the “lock” position. – An error occurred while accessing the Eye-Fi card. • Check that the terminals are clean. • Confirm that the Eye-Fi card is correctly inserted. 14 Delete images or insert a new memory card. 14, 30, 77 An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E81 The camera has run out of file numbers.
Display A Cause/Solution Image cannot be modified. Select images that support the editing function. E14, F14 Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. Select a memory card with a faster write speed. 73, F22 Memory contains no images. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images in the camera’s internal memory.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section No access. The camera could not receive the communication signal from the smart device. Set Wi-Fi network to On in WiFi options in the setup menu, and wirelessly connect the camera and smart device again. 81, E85 Could not connect. The camera failed to establish the connection while receiving the communication signals from the smart device. Select a different channel in Channel in Wi-Fi options in the setup menu and establish the wireless connection again.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper.
File Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S CN 0 00 1 .
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product....................................................F2 The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2 The Battery......................................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter ..................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards..............
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.
Technical Notes and Index • Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally. • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take images in cold weather.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-70P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Memory Cards F5 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F22) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens 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 blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
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 Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Problem A Cause/Solution • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and then try turning it on again. • The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable. 21 • The camera is off.
Problem A Cause/Solution No indicators displayed in monitor. Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu. 78, E73 Print date not available. Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu. 16, 78, E71 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled. • The current shooting mode does not support Print date. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. 78, E75 Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when camera is turned on.
Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode. A Cause/Solution • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. 83, 88, E22, E25 12 Technical Notes and Index 1, 28 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When the camera is in playback mode, press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
Problem A Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash mode setting to W (off). 49 55 59 Flash does not fire. • The flash mode is set to W (off). • A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait menu. • On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected for Smile timer in the smart portrait menu. • A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
Cause/Solution A 79, E79 AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the current scene mode, even when Auto is selected. • The gesture control function is in use. Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. F6 Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 36, 58, E36 Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image.
Problem Cause/Solution Skin tones are not softened. • In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be softened. • For images containing four or more faces, try using the Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in the playback menu. Saving images takes time. It may take more time to save images in the following situations.
Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index File cannot be played back. • This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. – Cannot zoom in on image.
Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot rotate image. This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. 79, E82 Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • The cables are connected to the HDMI micro connector (Type D) and to the USB/audio/video output connector simultaneously. • The memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory.
Problem Cause/Solution Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. • Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory. Cannot select paper size with camera. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to select the paper size. • The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6600 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. Lens NIKKOR lens with 12× optical zoom 16.79 million total pixels Focal length 4.5-54.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-300 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.3-6.3 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (1 ED lens element) Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.
Flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol [W]: 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.) [T]: 1.5–1.8 m (5 ft–5 ft 10 in.
Operating environment Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Communications protocols IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (11 yd) Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Data rates (actual measured values) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps IEEE 802.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 14.5 g (0.5 oz) (excluding battery case) Charging AC Adapter EH-70P Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.07-0.044 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 550 mA Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial 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. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
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Index Symbols A x Scene auto selector ................................. 32 b Scene mode .................................................. 34 D Special effects mode ............................. 40 F Smart portrait mode............................... 42 A Auto mode....................................... 22, 44 c Playback mode........................................... 28 h Favorite pictures mode.................... E6 F Auto sort mode................................... E10 C List by date mode.............
Brightness ........................................... 78, E73 BSS.......................................................... 37, E40 Button sound.............................................. E80 C Charge by computer .................. 79, E83 Charge lamp.................................................. 2, 13 Charger................................................. 13, E95 Charging AC Adapter ...................................... 12 Choose key picture .... 71, E12, E63 Close-up k ........................
Format memory cards ...... 15, 79, E81 Formatting ............................... 15, 79, E81 FSCN................................................................. E94 Full-frame playback ......................................... 68 Full-time AF ........ 58, 75, E48, E68 G Gesture control.................... 46, 78, E76 Glamour retouch............................ 70, E18 H HDMI ................................................................ E82 HDMI cable .......................................
Multi-shot 16............................................... E40 Museum l ............................................... 34, 37 Open with HS footage ............................................... 75, E66, E68 Optical zoom ....................................................... 25 Optional accessories .............................. E95 Portrait b............................................................... 34 Power........................................................................
S Special effects mode...................................... 40 Sports d...................................................... 34, 35 SSCN................................................................. E94 Standard color................................. 58, E43 Strap ............................................................................. 3 Subject tracking .................... E45, E47 Sunset h............................................................... 34 Super vivid k..........................
Volume ................................................ 77, E60 W WAV .................................................................. E94 Welcome screen............................ 78, E70 White balance ................................. 58, E36 Wi-Fi options......................... 79, 80, E85 Wind noise reduction................. 75, E69 Wireless LAN.......................... 79, 80, E85 Z Zoom ........................................................................ Zoom control .....................
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