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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode B High-sensitivity Shooting Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................32 B High-sensitivity Shooting Mode........................................................................................... 33 Shooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting Mode............................
Table of Contents E Voice Recordings ......................................................................................................................... 62 Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................62 Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................64 Deleting Sound Files.................................................
Table of Contents g Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................. 107 h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 108 u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S510 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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 Lens cover closed 6 7 8 1 Shutter-release button..............................24 2 Power-on lamp ................................... 20, 109 3 Power switch...................................................20 4 Speaker................................................50, 61, 64 5 Built-in flash......................................................28 9 10 6 Eyelet for camera strap..............................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Opening the pin cover 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 1 Monitor ..................................................................6 2 Rotary multi selector......................................9 3 e (mode) button ....................................8 4 Indicator lamp ................................................62 Flash lamp.........................................................29 5 Zoom buttons ................................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 2 6 5 3 4 21 7 8 9 10 20 12 22 1 19 11 13 14 18 15 17 16 1 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 34, 55 2 Exposure lock.................................................. 41 3 Macro mode.................................................... 31 4 Zoom indicator.....................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 15/11/2007 12:00 9999.JPG 18 3 4 5 7 17 16 9999 9999 14 13 12 15 1 Date of recording ......................................... 16 2 Time of recording......................................... 16 3 Internal memory indicator...................... 26 4 Battery level indicator................................ 20 5 File number and type ............................. 116 6 Calendar/List by Date guide.......... 51, 52 7 Volume indicator............
Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Introduction Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26). The e (Mode) Button Press e during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or during playback to display the playback-mode selection menu.
Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu. Select options*. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu. Apply selection. Flash mode Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu. * Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when there are more previous menu items The selected option Shooting menu AF area mode Exit Press the rotary multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), multi-shot 16, or interval timer shooting. Exit Introduction Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Connect the power cable. First Steps Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.
Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Blinks On 3 Battery fully charged. Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. First Steps Flickers Description Battery charging. Unplug the charger. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 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. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose [Yes] and press k. If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 103) and press k. Home time zone The [Date] menu is displayed. 6 Edit the date. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y • Press J to return to the previous cursor. 7 Date D 01 Y 2007 00 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or press K.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). 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 back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 110). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. Card is not formatted. Format card? First Steps Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light up, the lens will open and the monitor will turn on. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press e.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is y Normal (3264 × 2448).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash and self-timer lamp. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Place the flash upwards when shooting images in “tall” (portrait) orientation. 2 Frame the picture. When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Zoom out Zoom in A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio. Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom buttons are pressed. B Optical zoom (up to 3×). Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. - Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. - When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway and try focusing again.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot C During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and either the C icon or the X icon (when memory card is been used) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Description A g (i) Enlarge the picture. Press g (i) to enlarge up to 10x, and f (h) to shrink back. Press k to return to full-frame playback. 45 f (h) Press f (h) to display 4, 9, 16 picture thumbnails. 43 Rotate the rotary multi selector to change to Thumbnail Rotary Display. 44 Press k to record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-6.5 m (1.6-21.3 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-3.5 m (1.6-11.5 ft.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes are available. U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).
Using the Flash B The W (Off) Indicator Turn vibration reduction (A 107) [Off] when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is [OFF] (W): • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for selfportraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 107) [Off] when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s] and press k.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [ON] and press k. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. • When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in the High-sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b 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” (A 91) for more information. • If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. • If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is not available.
Shooting in the Scene Mode OQ e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See, “Face Priority” (A 91) for more information. • If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. • If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is not available.
Shooting in the Scene Mode O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at the center of the screen. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* 0.0* h Off 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be selected. OQ i Dusk/dawn m W n Off* p Off o * Other settings can be selected. OQ j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity.
Shooting in the Scene Mode kClose up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 31) will be changed to [ON] and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. • The camera can focus at distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) when the F glows green. (zoom position is over the K) The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position. • [AF area mode] is set to [Manual] (A 89).
Shooting in the Scene Mode O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 24) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. m W n Off p Off o 0.0 h Off 0.0* h Auto* 0.0* h Auto* n Copy m W* n Off* p Off* o * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures for a Panorama Shooting Suited for the Scene The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (A 107) [Off] when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Shooting in the Scene Mode 3 Shoot the first picture. The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor. 26 4 Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. 25 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2.
Shooting in the Scene Mode D Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite (CD-ROM). Transfer pictures to a computer (A 68) and use Panorama Maker (A 71) to join them in a single panorama. D More Information See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 116) for more information.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Choose pictures f (h) g (i) Cancel thumbnail playback k Description 1 A Use the rotary multi selector to choose pictures.
View by Rotating: Thumbnail Rotary Display Rotating the rotary multi selector while in full-frame playback (A 26) will switch to Thumbnail Rotary Display. Thumbnails will be shown on the right side of the monitor, and the selected thumbnail will be shown on the left side of the monitor. The following operations can be performed while in Thumbnail Rotary Display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To Zoom in Zoom out Use X3.0 X2.0 X4.0 Description g (i) – f (h) Zoom decreases each time f (h) is pressed. When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode. – View other areas of picture Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture. Switch between faces Press the rotary multiple selector H, I, J or K to switch between the faces.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S510 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 116). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 43) playback mode and press d. The playback menu will be shown. Pictures can also be selected by using Thumbnail Rotary Display (A 44). 2 Choose [D-Lighting] with the rotary multi selector and press k.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 45) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. 2 Refine copy composition. X4.0 Press g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor. More on Playback 3 Press d.
Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 43) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 26). 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.JPG 4 4 Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • During recording, o and p blink in the monitor display.
Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When d is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, protection and transfer.
Viewing Pictures by Date Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 1 Enter list by date mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting C (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. List by date Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. 2 Choose the desired date and press k. Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others].
Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. To Use Select date Select month (calendar mode only) f (h) g (i) Description A Use the rotary multi selector to select a date. 9 Press f (h) to view the previous month, or press g (i) to view the following month. – 26 k Press k to display the first picture taken on the selected date.
Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar and List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* A 47 Print set A 78 Slide show A 95 Delete A 96 Protect A 96 Small pic.* A 49 * During full-frame playback only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 51, 52), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Movie Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
The Movie Menu [Movie options] and [Auto-focus mode] (A 58) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Internal memory (approx.52 MB) Memory card (256 MB) J TV movie 640P (default setting) 47 sec. 3 min. 40 sec. L Small size 320P 1 min. 34 sec. 7 min. 20 sec. Option D Small size 320 3 min. 4 sec. 14 min. 20 sec. 10 min. 10 sec. 47 min. 40 sec.
The Movie Menu Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Movies 58 Description A Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended.
The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] from the movie menu and press k. Movie Movie options Auto-focus mode Exit 2 Choose [Time-lapse movieP] and press k. 3 Choose the interval between shots and press k. 4 Set interval time 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m Exit Movies Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Take a number of still pictures, at no specified interval, and join them for recording as a movie. Use to create a movie that simulates claymation. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press k. Movie options Stop-motion movie Exit 2 Choose [Playback speed] and press k. Playback speed 5fps 10fps 15fps Exit 3 Press d. Movies The camera returns to shooting mode.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the movie mode. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. The icon used for movie mode will be different according to the movie settings (A 56) during shooting. 15/11/2007 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Enter voice recording mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Voice recording The length of recording that can be made will be displayed. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. The indicator lamp lights during recording.
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Voice recording Pause indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator To Press Date of recording 0 0 1 1 5 / 11 / 2 0 0 7 1 7 : 3 0 00: 01: 00/00: 04:00 Index: 0 1 Time remaining Index number Description Reactivate the monitor c If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate. Pause/resume recording k Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink. During recording, press the rotary multi selector to create index.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Enter audio playback mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Audio playback Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 62) to display the select sound file screen. 2 Choose the desired file and press k. The selected file will be played back.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Audio playback 0 0 1 1 5 / 11 / 2 0 0 7 1 7 : 3 0 00: 00: 05/ 00: 00:20 Index 0 2 Progress indicator Index Date and time of recording Length of recording Index number Volume Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Press d in the select sound file screen (A 64, step 2). 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the option and press k. Copy sound files q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory Voice Recordings 3 Choose the copy option and press k.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack. Yellow White 3 Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite (CD).
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer] (Windows Vista) or [Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer] (Windows XP), and click [OK] (Windows XP only).
Connecting to a Computer 5 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. S510 S510 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers [Start Transfer] button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
Connecting to a Computer D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player. D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker D Image File Names and Folder Names See, “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 116) for more information.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 132) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 15/11 2007 No.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 73), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Print selection 15/11 2007 Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 2 Choose [Copies] and press k. No.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose [Start print] and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002/004 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 73), print pictures by following the procedure below.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press k. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Rotate the rotary multi selector to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in [Print set] (A 78). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. • To print, choose [Start print] and press k. • Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu. Start print View images Cancel Exit View images 10 Back 5 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 132). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Choose [Date] and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Done Date Info Choose [Info] and press k to print shutter speed and Exit aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that photo information cannot be printed with pictures when pictures are printed via direct connection of the camera to a printer.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high-sensitivity menu contain the following options. A Image mode1 A 82 Choose image size and quality. B White balance2 A 84 Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous2 A 86 Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). E ISO sensitivity3 A 88 Control camera’s sensitivity to light. F Color options2 A 88 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Enter A (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting A (auto) or B (high-sensitivity), and then pressing k. Press d to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. Shooting Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Option Size (pixels) Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [b Preset manual] in the [White balance] menu, and press k. The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for [Continuous], [BSS] or [Multi-shot 16], and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 5 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the [Continuous] menu, and press k. 2 Choose interval between shots and press k. 3 Press d.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. z Face priority (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 91) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. 26 AF area D 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. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 26 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus indicator (Q) is green.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority Face Priority will take effect when AF area mode is set to [Face priority], or when Scene mode is set to [Portrait] or [Night portrait]. The camera will automatically recognize human faces that are facing the camera and set focus on the faces. 1 Frame a picture When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous], [BSS] or [Multi-shot 16]. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I A 47 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a A 78 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 95 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c A 96 Delete Delete all or selected pictures. A 96 d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. A 49 Small pic.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Playback menu: Print set (A 78), Delete (A 96), Protect (A 96), Picture Copy (A 97) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 100) Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture. Protect Back ON/OFF Protect Only one picture can be selected for [Welcome screen]. Proceed to step 3.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Start] and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose [Frame intvl], select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing [Start]. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable [Loop] and press k before choosing [Start].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 94). Erase all images Delete all pictures. B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 96 d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the rotary multi selector and press k. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press k. [Selected images]: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 94). [All images]: Exit Camera to card Selected images All images Copy all pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 99 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 100 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 101 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 104 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint A 105 Imprint date or date counter on pictures. g Vibration reduction A 107 Set vibration reduction on or off for shooting.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by pressing e. Then select F (use the rotary multi selector), and press k. Set up Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press e. Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen and press k.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 16) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from [Time zone] options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (A 103) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. Time zone 1 5 / 11 / 2 0 0 7 23:30 London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. New city time zone The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 17) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is [3]. Photo Info The following display options are available. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures, for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (A 132). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Date counter 5 2 0 / 11 / 2 0 0 7 Number of days Press k to display the stored dates option. Press k to display the display option. Stored dates Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Up to three dates can be stored.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (when [Off] is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor) (A 6).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Change settings for AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. Off Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. u Digital Zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoom.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound [On] or [Off]. When [On] (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected , and welcome sound. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from [On] (default setting) or [Off].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu. Formatting a Memory Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the [Format card] option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Hungarian Korean Dutch Thai Norwegian o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL].
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Reset all Reset all settings to default values No Reset Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 30) Off Macro mode (A 31) Off Exposure compensation (A 32) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 99) Default value Text Welcome screen (A 100) Disable welcome Photo info (A 104) Auto info Brightness (A 104) 3 Date imprint (A 105) Off Vibration reduction (A 107) On AF assist (A 108) Auto Digital zoom (A 108) On Button sound (A 109) On On Auto off (A 109) 1m Others Option Paper size (A 74, 75) Slide show (A 95) Default value Default 3s • Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number (A 116) from the memory.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S510 Ver. X.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-63 AC Adapter EH-62D AC adapter Please check that the AC Adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. 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.
Caring for the Camera B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 30, 108) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: C Technical Notes 118 The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning 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 the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Problem Solution A Clock not set. Set clock. 101 Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 12 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12 Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. P Warning!! Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
Error Messages Solution A Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 110 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 18 110 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Choose picture 640 × 480 pixels or larger, or picture taken at an [Image mode] mode setting other than [16:9]. Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination. 96 P Sound file cannot be saved. Camera has run out of file numbers.
Error Messages Display Problem File not created with N File contains no image COOLPIX S510. data. Solution – P This file cannot be played back. N Date and time are not set All images are hidden. for pictures to be displayed in calendar mode or list by date mode. N This image cannot be deleted. Picture is protected. N Destination in same time zone as home. New city is in the current time zone. Lens error Q Lens error. – Disable protection. – 96 103 – Turn camera off and then on again.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A PR Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer. Eject the jammed paper, select [Resume] and press k to resume printing.* – PR Printer error: out of paper No paper is loaded in printer. Load the specified paper, select [Resume] and press k to resume printing.* – PR Ink error. Printer error: check ink Check ink, select [Resume] and press k to resume printing.* – PR Ink cartridge is empty.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged.
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A [Digital zoom] is set to [Off] in the setup menu. Digital zoom is not available in the following situations. • when [Portrait] or [Night portrait] is selected for Scene mode. • when [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous]. • just before recording a movie (up to 2x can be applied while recording movies other than [Time-lapse movieP] and [Stop-motion movie]) 108 Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. 86 55 [Image mode] not available.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. 32 Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). If taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction when scene mode is set to [Night portrait], In-Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes 128 Cause/Solution A Pictures not displayed on television. • Choose correct [Video mode]. • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. 111 18 Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. • • • • Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. If the computer OS used is Windows 2000 Professional, the camera will not be able to connect.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S510 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 8.1 million Image sensor 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 8.29 million Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 5.7-17.1 mm (equivalent with 35 mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105 mm) f/-number f/2.8-4.7 Construction 5 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4x (equivalent with 35 mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 1000) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less 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 (ISO 100) [W]: – 0.3 to +16.2 EV [T]: +1.2 to +17.
Specifications * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to [R Normal (3264)]. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols B R 41 h (f) button 5, 23, 31, 43, 45, 50, 53 i (g) button 5, 23, 31, 43, 45, 50, 53 j (g) button 5, 11 k (apply selection) button 5, 9 E Audio playback mode 64 A Auto mode 20 B Calender mode 51 l (delete) button 5, 26, 27, 50, 61, 65 c (D-Lighting) 47 o (exposure compensation) 32 m Flash mode 28 B High sensitivity mode 33 C List by date mode 52 p Macro mode 31 d button 5, 10 e (mode) button 5, 8 D Movie mode 55 c Playback mode 8 C Scene mode 34 n Self timer 30 F Setup mode 98 c (shooting/pl
Index D-Lighting 46, 47 DPOF 132 DPOF print 77 DSCN 116 Dusk/dawn i 37 Intvl timer Shooting 87 ISO sensitivity 29, 33, 88 E Language 111 Lens 4, 129 Li-ion rechargable battery 12, 14 List by date mode 52 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 116 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F Technical Notes Face priority 89 File names 116 Fill flash 28 Fireworks show m 39 Firmware version 114 Flash 28, 29 Flash lamp 5, 29 Flash off 28 Fluorescent 84 Focus 24, 58, 89 Focus lock 90 Folder name 116 Format 19,
Index Playback menu 93 Playback-mode Selection menu 8 Playing voice recordings 64 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 85 Print 74, 75, 78 Print Set 79 Print set 78 Print Set (Date) 79 Printer 72 Protect 96 Q Quick Playback Zoom 44, 45 R Smaller size 56, 57 Sound settings 109 Speaker 4 Sports d 35 SSCN 116 Standard color 88 Stop-motion 60 Strap 11 Sunset h 37 T Thumbnail Playback 43 Time zone 16, 101, 103 Time-lapse movies 59 Tripod 5 TV 67 TV movie 56, 57 U Rechargable ba
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