Nikon Digital Camera S6500 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
Reference Manual  
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Introduction  
Read This First  
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6500 digital camera. Before using the camera,  
please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the  
information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer  
to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.  
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About This Manual  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback”  
(A13).  
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see  
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Other Information  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and  
conventions are used in this manual:  
Symbol  
Description  
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using  
the camera.  
B
C
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the  
camera.  
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;  
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”  
A/E/F  
SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or  
messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that  
monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual  
product.  
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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
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.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC  
adapters, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are  
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic  
circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could  
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,  
rupturing, or leaking.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Holographic seal: Identifies this  
device as an authentic Nikon product.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
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.  
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About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without  
Nikon’s prior written permission.  
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.  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means  
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.  
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced  
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of  
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the  
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage  
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents  
stipulated by law is prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and  
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international  
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe  
copyright laws.  
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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. Ensuring the privacy of such data is  
the user’s responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A104). Care  
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage  
devices.  
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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.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this  
section are indicated by the following symbol:  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
unplugging the product and/or removing  
the battery.  
Should you notice smoke or an unusual  
smell coming from the camera or Charging  
AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC  
Adapter and remove the battery  
immediately, taking care to avoid burns.  
Continued operation could result in injury.  
After removing or disconnecting the power  
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection.  
Do not use the camera or Charging  
AC Adapter in the presence of  
flammable gas  
Do not use electronic equipment in the  
presence of flammable gas, as this could  
result in explosion or fire.  
Handle the camera strap with care  
Never place the strap around the neck of an  
infant or child.  
Do not disassemble  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to prevent  
infants from putting the battery or other  
small parts into their mouths.  
Touching the internal parts of the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter could result in injury.  
Repairs should be performed only by  
qualified technicians. Should the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter break open as the  
result of a fall or other accident, take the  
product to a Nikon-authorized service  
representative for inspection, after  
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Do not remain in contact with the  
camera, battery charger, or AC  
adapter for extended periods  
while the devices are on or in use  
Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving  
the devices in direct contact with the skin  
for extended periods may result in low-  
temperature burns.  
Put the battery in the battery case before  
transporting it. Do not transport or store  
with metal objects such as necklaces or  
hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage when fully  
discharged. To avoid damage to the  
product, be sure to remove the battery  
when no charge remains.  
Discontinue use immediately should you  
notice any change in the battery, such as  
discoloration or deformation.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or skin,  
rinse immediately with plenty of water.  
Observe caution when handling  
the battery  
The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if  
improperly handled. Observe the following  
precautions when handling the battery for  
use in this product:  
Observe the following precautions  
when handling the Charging AC  
Adapter  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or electric  
shock.  
Before replacing the battery, turn the  
product off. If you are using the Charging  
AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is  
unplugged.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  
EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery  
by using a camera that supports battery  
charging or by using a Battery Charger  
MH-66 (available separately). To charge  
the battery with the camera, use either  
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (included)  
or the Charge by computer function.  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of the  
plug should be removed with a dry cloth.  
Continued use could result in fire.  
Do not handle the plug or go near the  
Charging AC Adapter during lightning  
storms. Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in electric shock.  
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 could result in fire or electric  
shock.  
Do not short or disassemble the battery or  
attempt to remove or break the battery  
insulation or casing.  
Do not expose the battery to flame or to  
excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to water.  
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Do not handle the plug or Charging AC  
Adapter with wet hands. Failure to  
observe this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from one  
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC  
inverters. Failure to observe this  
precaution could damage the product or  
cause overheating or fire.  
Do not operate the flash with the  
flash window touching a person or  
object  
Failure to observe this precaution could  
result in burns or fire.  
Avoid contact with liquid crystal  
Should the monitor break, care should be  
taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass  
and to prevent liquid crystal from the  
monitor touching the skin or entering the  
eyes or mouth.  
Use appropriate cables  
Turn the power off when using  
inside an airplane or the hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the airplane  
during take off or landing. Follow the  
instructions of the hospital when using  
while in a hospital. The electromagnetic  
waves given out by this camera may disrupt  
the electronic systems of the airplane or the  
instruments of the hospital. Remove the  
Eye-Fi card, which can be the cause of the  
disruption, beforehand if inserted in the  
camera.  
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 included with this device  
should not be played back on audio CD  
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio  
CD player could cause hearing loss or  
damage the equipment.  
3D Images  
Do not continuously view 3D images  
recorded with this device for extended  
periods, whether on a television, monitor, or  
other display.  
Observe caution when using the  
flash  
In the case of children whose visual systems  
are still maturing, consult a pediatrician or  
ophthalmologist prior to use and follow  
their instructions.  
Prolonged viewing of 3D images may cause  
eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. Cease use  
should any of these symptoms occur and  
consult a physician if necessary.  
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes  
could cause temporary visual impairment.  
Particular care should be observed if  
photographing infants, when the flash  
should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from  
the subject.  
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Notices  
instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Notices for Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS -  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY  
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.,  
use an attachment plug adapter of the  
proper configuration for the power outlet if  
needed.  
The power supply unit is intended to be  
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor  
mount position.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for help.  
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  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the  
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.  
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Interface Cables  
Notices for customers in Europe  
CAUTIONS  
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.  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS  
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES  
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING  
This symbol indicates that this  
product is to be collected  
separately.  
The following apply only to users  
in European countries:  
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  
USA  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
For more information, contact the retailer  
or the local authorities in charge of waste  
management.  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is to be  
collected separately.  
The following apply only to users  
in European countries:  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
All batteries, whether marked with this  
symbol or not, are designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
For more information, contact the retailer  
or the local authorities in charge of waste  
management.  
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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)  
This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you  
are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-  
export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The  
following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since  
the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of  
Commerce for the latest information.  
Restrictions on Wireless Devices  
The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the  
country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can  
be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other  
countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their  
local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies  
to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.  
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)  
Declaration of Conformity  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS  
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation of this device.  
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with  
using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless  
devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency  
energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce  
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating  
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have  
not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects  
might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.  
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COOLPIX S6500 (FCC ID:CGJ5149EB/IC ID:4634A-5149EB) has been tested and found to  
comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and  
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-  
102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was  
uploaded to FCC website.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX S6500 is in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of  
conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S6500.pdf.  
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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions  
Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception  
by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may  
occur during data transfer.  
The operating frequency band of this equipment is used by industrial, scientific, consumer  
and medical equipment including microwave ovens, premises radio stations for  
identifying mobile units used in the manufacturing lines of plants (radio stations requiring  
no license), and amateur radio stations (hereinafter referred to as “another station”). 1.  
Before using this equipment, confirm that another station is not being operated nearby. 2.  
In the event of this equipment causing harmful radio wave interference with another  
station, promptly change the operating frequency or stop radio wave emission by turning  
off the power, etc. 3. If you have further questions, contact a Nikon service center or Nikon  
authorized service representative.  
Personal Information Management and Disclaimer  
User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN  
connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss  
resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other  
handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible  
for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content  
that is not attributable to Nikon.  
Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset all in the  
setup menu (A105) to delete all user information registered and configured with the  
product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information.  
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Table of Contents  
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
................................................................................. 40  
To View a Description (Help Display) of  
Each Scene ................................................................. 41  
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects  
When Shooting) ................................................ 51  
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of  
Smiling Faces) .................................................... 53  
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi  
Selector................................................................. 56  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure  
The Basics of Shooting and Playback  
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language,  
Date, and Time................................................... 20  
Compensation)........................................................ 64  
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Features That Can Be Set with the d  
Button (Shooting Menu) ................................ 67  
Options Available in the Shooting Menu  
........................................................................................... 68  
Features That Cannot Be Used  
Features That Can Be Set with the d  
Simultaneously.................................................. 70  
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature  
Installing the Software on the Smart Device  
............................................................................... 108  
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera  
............................................................................... 109  
Selecting Certain Types of Images for  
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and  
Playback)......................................................... E2  
Viewing Images Captured with Easy  
Playback ............................................................... 82  
Features That Can Be Set with the d  
Button (Playback Menu)................................. 84  
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer,  
or Printer .............................................................. 86  
Panorama .............................................................. E5  
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured  
Continuously (Sequence)........................ E13  
Features That Can Be Set with the d  
Button (Movie Menu) .......................................... 99  
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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and  
Saturation........................................................... E20  
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and  
Contrast .............................................................. E20  
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces  
with Eight Effects........................................... E21  
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an  
Image.................................................................... E23  
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing  
Images on a TV) .......................................... E26  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct  
Print) ............................................................... E29  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
.................................................................................. E30  
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
.......................................................................... E40  
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and  
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)  
.................................................................................. E60  
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and  
Memory Card).................................................. E71  
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)  
Quality) ................................................................ E40  
.................................................................................. E88  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
.............................................................................. F2  
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Parts of the Camera  
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in  
the monitor.  
The Camera Body.................................................................2  
Attaching the Camera Strap...........................................................................................5  
Using Menus (the d Button) ...........................................6  
The Monitor..........................................................................8  
Shooting Mode....................................................................................................................8  
Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 10  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and  
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The Camera Body  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
13  
11  
12  
7
10  
8
9
Lens cover closed  
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2
Shutter-release button....................................30  
5
6
7
8
9
Flash ............................................................................57  
Microphone (stereo) .................................84, 96  
Lens  
Zoom control........................................................ 29  
f: wide-angle ................................................ 29  
g: telephoto...................................................... 29  
h: thumbnail playback............................ 81  
i: playback zoom.......................................... 80  
j: help................................................................ 41  
Lens cover  
Speaker...........................................................84, 100  
10 Eyelet for camera strap.......................................5  
11 Connector cover..........................................16, 86  
12 HDMI micro connector (Type D)...............86  
3
Power switch/power-on lamp................... 24  
Self-timer lamp..................................................... 60  
AF-assist illuminator....................................... 104  
4
USB/audio/video output connector  
13  
................................................................................16, 86  
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Charge lamp.......................................17, E101  
Flash lamp............................................................... 57  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover..........................14, 15  
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
b (e movie-record) button.....................96  
A (shooting mode) button....................... 26  
c (playback) button............................... 32, 82  
Multi selector............................................................6  
k (apply selection) button ............................6  
l (delete) button...............................34, E70  
d (menu) button.......... 6, 67, 84, 99, 104  
Power connector cover (for connection  
with optional AC adapter)................. E113  
10  
11 Battery latch ...........................................................14  
12 Battery chamber..................................................14  
13 Memory card slot................................................18  
14 Tripod socket  
15 Monitor.........................................................................8  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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Using Menus (the d Button)  
Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.  
1
Press the d button.  
2
Press the multi selector J.  
The menu is displayed.  
The current menu icon is displayed in  
yellow.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
25  
m
0s  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
850  
Menu icons  
3
Press H or I to select the  
desired menu icon.  
4
Press the k button.  
The menu options become selectable.  
The menu is changed.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
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Press H or I to select a menu  
option.  
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Press the k button.  
The settings for the option you  
selected are displayed.  
Vibration reduction  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
On  
Off  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Press H or I to select a  
setting.  
Press the k button.  
The setting you selected is applied.  
When you are finished using the menu,  
press the d button.  
Vibration reduction  
On  
Off  
C Notes About Setting Menu Options  
Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the  
camera. Unavailable options are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.  
When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release  
button, A (shooting mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button.  
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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.  
By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate  
the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in  
Monitor settings (A104)).  
Shooting Mode  
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Shooting mode............................................ 26, 27  
Macro mode .......................................................... 62  
Zoom indicator............................................ 29, 62  
Focus indicator..................................................... 30  
AE/AF-L indicator................................................ 49  
Quick effects icon............................................... 69  
Flash mode............................................................. 57  
Battery level indicator...................................... 24  
Vibration reduction icon............................. 104  
23 Aperture value......................................................30  
24 Shutter speed........................................................30  
25 Print date...............................................................104  
26 Focus area (target finding AF).............30, 68  
27 Focus area (for manual or center) ............68  
Focus area (face detection,  
pet detection) .......................................48, 53, 68  
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29 Focus area (subject tracking)...... 68, E54  
30 ISO sensitivity.........................................................68  
31 Exposure compensation value...................64  
32 Color options.........................................................68  
33 Skin softening........................................................69  
34 White balance mode ........................................68  
35 Continuous shooting mode ........................68  
36 Blink proof icon ....................................................69  
37 Hand-held/tripod........................................42, 44  
38 Backlighting (HDR).............................................46  
39 Self-timer indicator ............................................60  
40 Smile timer..............................................................69  
41 Pet portrait auto release .................................48  
10 Wi-Fi communication indicator.............. 105  
11 Eye-Fi communication indicator ........... 105  
12 Motion detection icon ................................. 104  
13 Wind noise reduction ...................................... 99  
“Date not set” indicator  
.......................................................... 22, 104, E114  
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15 Travel destination icon.........22, 104, E83  
Movie options (normal speed movies)  
........................................................................................99  
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17 Movie options (HS movies) .......................... 99  
18 Image mode..........................................68, E40  
19 Easy panorama..................................................... 47  
20 Internal memory indicator............................ 24  
Number of exposures remaining  
(still images)........................................................... 24  
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22 Movie recording time remaining ............. 96  
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Playback Mode  
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Date of recording............................................... 20  
Time of recording............................................... 20  
Voice memo indicator.....................84, E69  
(a) Current image number/  
total number of images.........................32  
(b) Movie length .............................................100  
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17 Internal memory indicator............................32  
Album icon in favorite pictures mode  
...........................................................................82, E6  
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Easy panorama playback guide  
..........................................................................47, E5  
Sequence playback guide.............................33  
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Category icon in auto sort mode  
........................................................................82, E10  
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Movie playback guide...................................100  
19 Quick effects guide............................................33  
20 Volume indicator......................84, 100, E69  
21 Quick retouch icon ........................... 84, E20  
22 D-Lighting icon ................................... 84, E20  
23 Quick effects icon ...................... 33, 39, E18  
24 Glamour retouch icon..................... 84, E21  
25 3D image icon.......................................................49  
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List by date icon..................................82, E12  
Battery level indicator...................................... 24  
Protect icon............................................84, E65  
Eye-Fi communication indicator  
..................................................................105, E106  
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10 Small picture icon ..............................84, E23  
11 Crop icon .................................................80, E24  
12 Print order icon....................................84, E60  
13 Image mode..........................................68, E40  
14 Easy panorama..................................................... 47  
15 Movie options.......................................99, E74  
Sequence display (when Individual  
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27 File number and type........................... E111  
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The Basics of Shooting and  
Playback  
Preparation  
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................14  
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................16  
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................18  
Shooting  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................24  
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................26  
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................28  
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30  
Playback  
Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................32  
Step 6 Delete Images..........................................................................................................34  
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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
2
Insert the included EN-EL19 battery  
(rechargeable Li-ion battery).  
Battery latch  
Use the battery to push the orange battery  
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow  
(1), and fully insert the battery (2).  
When the battery is inserted correctly, the  
battery latch will lock the battery in place.  
BInserting the Battery Correctly  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to  
check that the battery is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery  
(A16) for more information.  
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Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.  
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover and slide the orange battery latch up in the direction  
indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by  
hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle.  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe  
caution when removing the battery or memory card.  
B Notes About the Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in “The Battery” (F3) before  
use.  
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery  
1
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P.  
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter  
to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly  
until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting  
to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.  
*
The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or  
region in which the camera was purchased.  
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in  
Argentina and Korea.  
2
Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the  
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.  
Keep the camera turned off.  
Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do  
not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.  
Electrical outlet  
Charge lamp  
USB cable (included)  
The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.  
About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.  
When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.  
See “The Charge Lamp” (A17) for more information.  
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Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
The Charge Lamp  
Status  
Description  
Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging.  
The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp  
stops flashing green and turns off.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery  
indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).  
The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or  
there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or  
unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or  
change the battery.  
Flashes quickly  
(green)  
B Notes About the Charging AC Adapter  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter EH-70P on page ix and in  
C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger  
You can also charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 by connecting the camera to a  
computer (A86, E100).  
You can use the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately; E113) to charge the EN-EL19  
without using the camera.  
C Operating the Camera During Charging  
If you press the power switch or hold down the c (playback) button while using the Charging AC  
Adapter to charge the battery in the camera, the camera turns on in playback mode and you can  
play back images. Shooting is not possible.  
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card  
1
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are off and open the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Memory card slot  
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.  
BInserting the Memory Card Correctly  
Inserting the memory card upside down or  
backwards could damage the camera and the  
memory card. Be sure to check that the memory  
card is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
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B Formatting Memory Cards  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera.  
All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.  
If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer  
before formatting.  
To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select  
Format card in the setup menu (A104).  
B Notes About Memory Cards  
See “Memory Cards” (F5) and the documentation included with your memory card for more  
information.  
Removing Memory Cards  
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.  
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially  
eject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at an  
angle.  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe  
caution when removing the battery or memory card.  
Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal  
memory (approximately 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory  
for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.  
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Preparation 4 Setting 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.  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green)  
will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on  
lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).  
2
Press the multi selector H or I  
to select the desired language  
and press the k button.  
Language  
Cancel  
3
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Time zone and date  
Choose time zone and  
set date and time?  
Yes  
No  
Cancel  
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Press J or K to select your home  
time zone and press the k  
button.  
London, Casablanca  
To enable daylight saving time, press H.  
When the daylight saving time function is  
enabled, W is displayed above the map.  
To turn off the daylight saving time  
function, press I.  
Back  
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Press H or I to select the date format and  
press the k button or K.  
Date format  
Year/Month/Day  
Month/Day/Year  
Day/Month/Year  
Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time,  
and press the k button.  
Date and time  
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0 1  
M
0 1  
Y
2 01 3  
Select a field: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y,  
hour, and minute).  
0 0  
0 0  
Edit the date and time: Press H or I.  
Confirm the setting: Select the minute field and press the  
k button or K.  
Edit  
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Date and time  
15/05  
/
2013 15:30  
When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera  
switches to shooting mode.  
OK?  
Yes  
No  
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C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting  
You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the  
z setup menu (A104).  
You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and  
date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving  
time and move the clock forward one hour; press I to disable daylight saving time and move the  
clock back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the  
travel destination and the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date and time  
in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.  
If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.  
Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A104).  
C The Clock Battery  
The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery.  
The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the  
camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after  
about ten hours of charging.  
If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed  
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 3 (A20) of “Preparation 4  
C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images  
Set the date and time before shooting.  
You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print  
date in the setup menu (A104).  
If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the  
ViewNX 2 software (A88).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.  
2
Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures  
remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
Battery level indicator  
Display  
Description  
b
The battery level is high.  
The battery level is low. Prepare to  
charge or replace the battery.  
B
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0s  
The camera cannot take images.  
Recharge or replace with a fully  
charged battery.  
N
850  
Battery exhausted.  
Number of exposures  
remaining  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of images that can be taken is displayed.  
C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be saved in  
the internal memory (approximately 25 MB).  
The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the  
internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and  
image size (determined by the image mode setting; E41).  
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Turning the Camera On and Off  
When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor  
will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).  
To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on  
lamp and the display turn off.  
To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The  
lens will not extend.  
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)  
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby  
mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another  
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.  
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following  
operations:  
Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)  
button, or b (e movie-record) button  
Flashes  
No operations  
performed  
No operations  
performed  
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Camera enters  
standby mode.  
Camera turns off.  
The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off  
setting in the setup menu (A104).  
By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting  
mode or playback mode.  
If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62G, the camera enters standby mode after  
30 minutes (fixed).  
C Notes About an AC Power Source  
You can use the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; E113) to supply power to the camera  
from an electrical outlet for taking images and playing back images.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-62G.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode  
1
Press the A button.  
The shooting mode selection menu, which allows  
you to select the desired shooting mode, is  
displayed.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I  
to select a shooting mode and  
press the k button.  
Auto mode  
A (auto) mode is used in this example.  
The shooting mode setting is saved even  
after the camera is turned off.  
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Available Shooting Modes  
A
Auto mode  
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A68) to suit  
the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.  
x
Scene mode  
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene  
auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you  
frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.  
To select a scene, first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press the  
multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press  
the k button.  
D
Special effects  
Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Twelve different effects are available.  
To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then press the multi  
selector K. Select the desired effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k  
button.  
F
Smart portrait  
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without  
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening  
option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.  
C Changing the Shooting Settings  
- See “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” (A57) for more information.  
- See “Using the Self-timer” (A60) for more information.  
- See “Using Macro Mode” (A62) for more information.  
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Step 3 Frame a Picture  
1
Hold the camera steady.  
Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away  
from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and  
speaker.  
When taking images in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the  
camera so that the flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
Aim the camera at the desired subject.  
When the camera detects the main subject, the focus area  
is displayed (default setting).  
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C When Using a Tripod  
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.  
- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A58) is set to W (off)  
- When using the telephoto setting  
Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the  
camera during shooting.  
Using the Zoom  
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control  
to g (telephoto).  
To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom  
control to f (wide-angle).  
When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the  
maximum wide-angle position.  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor  
when the zoom control is rotated.  
Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the  
subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical  
zoom ratio, can be activated by rotating and holding the  
Optical Digital  
zoom zoom  
zoom control to g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to  
interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the V position. Since  
the position of V moves to the right as the size of an image decreases,  
selecting a smaller image size in the image mode setting (A64) allows  
you to zoom in further without decreasing the image quality due to  
interpolation.  
Small image size  
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway  
(A31).  
When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses  
on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus  
area that is in focus lights in green (up to three areas).  
information.  
When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on  
the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is  
not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus  
indicator (A9) glows green.  
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the  
focus area or focus indicator may flash red. This indicates  
that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition  
and press the shutter-release button halfway again.  
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3
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down (A31).  
The shutter is released and the image will be saved.  
To apply an effect to the captured image,  
press the k button.  
Quick eects  
The screen for selecting an effect is displayed. See “Using  
Quick Effects” (A39) for more information.  
When you press the d button or when no operations  
are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display  
returns to the shooting screen.  
Cancel  
Choose eect  
To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick  
effects to Off (A69).  
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The Shutter-release Button  
To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),  
press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight  
resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
Press halfway  
While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the  
shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the  
shutter and take an image.  
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this  
may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button  
gently.  
Press all the  
way  
B Notes About Recording Images and Saving Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an  
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
B Notes About Focusing  
C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A104) may light when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, and the flash (A57) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way down.  
C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot  
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without  
first pressing it halfway.  
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Step 5 Play Back Images  
1
Press the c (playback) button.  
The camera switches to playback mode  
and the last image saved will be displayed  
full-frame.  
c (playback)  
button  
2
Use the multi selector to select an image to  
display.  
Display the previous image  
Display the previous image: H or J  
Display the subsequent image: I or K  
Display the next image  
Remove the memory card from the camera to play back  
images saved in the camera’s internal memory. C is  
displayed near the current image number/total number of  
images display.  
To return to shooting mode, press the A button, the  
shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record)  
button.  
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C Viewing Images  
Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or  
previous image.  
When images in which the face of a person (A73) or a pet (A48) was detected at the time of  
shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the  
detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display (except images  
captured in a series).  
You can change the orientation of an image using Rotate image in the playback menu (A84).  
Each series of images captured using continuous shooting is saved in a sequence, and by default,  
only the first image in the sequence (key picture) is displayed to represent them (A85). Press the  
k button to display them as individual images. Press H to return to the key picture only display.  
C Notes About the Quick Effects Function  
When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can  
press k button to apply an effect to the image.  
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select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the  
confirmation dialog and press the k button to save the image as  
a separate file.  
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C More Information  
See “Playback Zoom” (A80) for more information.  
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Step 6 Delete Images  
1
Press the l button to delete the image  
currently displayed in the monitor.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
desired deletion method and press the k  
button.  
Delete  
Current image: Only the current image is deleted.  
Current image  
Erase selected images  
All images  
Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected  
Screen” (A35) for more information.  
All images: All images are deleted.  
To exit without deleting, press the d button.  
3
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Erase  
1
image?  
Deleted images cannot be recovered.  
To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k  
button.  
Yes  
No  
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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen  
1
Press the multi selector J or K to select an  
image to be deleted, and then press H to  
display K.  
Erase selected images  
To undo the selection, press I to remove K.  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.  
Back  
2
Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k  
button to confirm the selection.  
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.  
B Notes About Deletion  
Deleted images cannot be recovered. Copy important images to a computer or other media  
before deleting them from the camera.  
Protected images (A84) cannot be deleted.  
B Deleting Images in a Sequence  
If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for  
sequences of images (A33), all images in the sequence, including the key picture, are deleted.  
To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a time and  
press the l button.  
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode  
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.  
C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion  
When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode (A82), you can select  
images registered as favorites, images in a certain category, or images captured on a specific date for  
deletion.  
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Shooting Features  
This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when  
using each shooting mode.  
You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and  
the kind of images you want to capture.  
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes) .................................................................................... 57  
Using the Self-timer........................................................................................................ 60  
Using Macro Mode.......................................................................................................... 62  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)................................................. 64  
Menu)................................................................................. 67  
Focusing ............................................................................ 73  
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A (Auto) Mode  
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A68) to suit the  
shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button  
You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the  
AF area mode setting (A68).  
The default setting is Target finding AF.  
If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.  
If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine  
focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. See “Using Target Finding AF”  
(A75) for more information.  
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A56): Flash mode (A57), self-timer  
(A60), macro mode (A62), and exposure compensation (A64)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Options available in the auto  
shooting menu (A68)  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Using Quick Effects  
When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the  
shutter.  
The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name (E111).  
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Press the k button when the image is  
displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.  
Quick eects  
When you press the d button or when no operations  
are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display  
returns to the shooting screen.  
To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick  
effects to Off (A69).  
Cancel  
Choose eect  
2
3
Press the multi-selector J or K to select the  
desired effect and press the k button.  
Quick eects  
Pop  
Super vivid  
Painting  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to six-image thumbnail  
display.  
To exit without saving the edited image, press the d  
button. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select  
Yes and press the k button.  
High key  
Toy camera Toy camera  
eect 1  
eect 2  
Cancel  
See “Quick Effects” (E18) for information about the effect types.  
Select Yes and press the k button.  
A new, edited copy is created and the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.  
Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during  
playback (A10).  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for  
the selected scene.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*)  
M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button  
*
The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.  
x
Scene auto selector  
(default setting;  
A41)  
b
Portrait  
(A41)  
c
Landscape  
(A42)  
d
Sports  
e
Night portrait  
(A42)  
f
i
l
Party/indoor  
(A43)  
Z
j
m
O
Beach  
(A43)  
z
k
n
Snow  
h Sunset  
Dusk/dawn  
(A43)  
Night landscape  
(A44)  
Close-up  
(A43)  
u
Food  
(A45)  
Museum  
(A45)  
Fireworks show  
(A45)  
Black and white copy  
o
Backlighting  
p Easy panorama  
Pet portrait  
s 3D photography  
(A46)  
(A47)  
(A48)  
Changing Scene Mode Settings  
Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used  
(A56) and “Default Settings” (A65) for more information.  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Image mode (image size and  
quality) (A68, E40).  
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To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene  
Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and  
Easy panorama  
rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (j) to view a description  
of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom  
control to g (j) again.  
Characteristics of Each Scene  
x Scene auto selector  
When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum  
scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.  
e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j:  
Backlighting, d: Other scenes  
The focus area depends on the composition of the image. When the camera detects a human  
face, it focuses on that face (A73).  
When the camera selects h (night portrait), flash mode is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and  
red-eye reduction (when U (auto) is selected) and the camera captures one image at a  
slower shutter speed.  
When the camera selects g (night landscape), flash mode is fixed at W (off), regardless of the  
setting made, and the camera captures one image at a slower shutter speed.  
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode.  
Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A26) or select the desired scene mode  
manually.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
b Portrait  
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A73).  
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear  
the sound of the camera focusing.  
The camera softens skin tones of human faces by applying the skin softening function (A55).  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
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c Landscape  
The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
d Sports  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear  
the sound of the camera focusing.  
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture up to 6 images continuously at  
a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to P).  
Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.  
The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
e Night portrait  
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A73).  
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
From the screen displayed after e Night portrait is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.  
Hand-held (default setting):  
-
When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release  
button all the way to capture a series of images which will be 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. After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to  
the shooting screen.  
-
-
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower  
than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be distorted,  
overlapped, or blurred.  
Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during  
shooting.  
-
Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A104) in the setup menu  
is set to On.  
-
One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all  
the way.  
The camera softens skin tones of human faces by applying the skin softening function (A55).  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
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f Party/indoor  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off  
in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
Z Beach  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
z Snow  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
h Sunset  
O
O
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
i Dusk/dawn  
The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the  
shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using  
a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
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j Night landscape  
The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.  
Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and  
noise even when the camera is hand-held.  
-
-
-
When the j icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release  
button all the way to capture a series of images which will be 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. After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to  
the shooting screen.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower  
than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during  
shooting.  
-
Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A104) in the setup menu  
is set to On.  
-
One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all  
the way.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
k Close-up  
Macro mode (A62) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at  
which it can focus.  
You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the  
multi selector H, I, J, or K.  
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focus-  
area selection, then change the settings as desired.  
-
-
-
Flash mode  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear  
the sound of the camera focusing.  
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u Food  
Macro mode (A62) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at  
which it can focus.  
You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the  
multi selector H, I, J, or K.  
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focus-  
area selection, then change the settings as desired.  
-
-
-
Hue  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear  
the sound of the camera focusing.  
You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The  
hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off.  
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l Museum  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the  
way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best  
Shot Selector)).  
The flash does not fire.  
m Fireworks show  
O
Camera focuses at infinity.  
The focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.  
O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the  
shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using  
a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
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n Black and white copy  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Use together with macro mode (A62) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.  
o Backlighting  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable or  
disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to take.  
Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.  
-
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is captured.  
On: Use when taking images with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.  
-
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images  
continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images.  
-
A non-HDR composite image  
-
An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized  
-
-
The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If there is only enough memory to save  
one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A84) at the time of shooting, in which dark  
areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.  
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is  
displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to  
the shooting screen.  
-
-
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower  
than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
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p Easy panorama  
Allows you to take a panorama image simply by moving the camera in the desired direction.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame when shooting starts.  
From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from  
Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and  
then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the camera  
captures the specified shooting range.  
The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.  
If you press the k button when an image captured using easy panorama is displayed in full-  
frame playback mode, the image scrolls automatically.  
B Notes About Printing Panorama Images  
When printing panorama images, the entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the  
printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.  
See the documentation provided with the printer or consult the digital photo lab for details.  
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O Pet portrait  
When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it.  
By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release).  
From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.  
-
-
Single: Images are captured one at a time.  
Continuous: When focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera automatically releases  
the shutter 3 times. When you manually release the shutter, up to 6 images can be  
continuously taken while the shutter-release button is held down. The frame rate for  
continuous shooting is about 2 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).  
B Pet Portrait Auto Release  
To change the Pet portrait auto release settings, press the multi selector J (n).  
- Y: When the camera detects a pet face, it focuses on the face and then releases the shutter  
automatically.  
-
OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a pet face is detected. Press  
the shutter-release button to release the shutter. The camera also detects human faces (A73).  
If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet face.  
Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:  
- Five bursts have been taken.  
- Internal memory or the memory card is full.  
To resume shooting with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to turn it on again.  
B Focus Area  
When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus  
area) is displayed around the face, and the double border turns  
green when the camera has focused.  
When the camera detects more than one dog or cat face (up to  
five can be detected), the face displayed largest in the monitor is  
framed by a double border and the others by single borders.  
If no pet or human faces are detected, the camera focuses on the  
subject in the center of the frame.  
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Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera, the speed of the pet’s movement, the  
direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness around its face, etc., the pet face may not be  
detected and other subjects may be displayed with a border.  
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s 3D photography  
The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D-  
compatible TV or monitor.  
The focus area can be moved from the center of the frame to a different position.  
To move the focus area, before taking the first image, press the k button, and then press the  
multi selector H, I, J, or K.  
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focus-  
area selection, then change the settings as desired.  
-
-
Macro mode  
Exposure compensation  
After taking the first image by pressing the shutter-release  
button, move the camera horizontally to the right so that the  
subject is aligned with the guide in the monitor. The camera  
captures the second image automatically when it detects that  
they are aligned.  
The focus, exposure, and white balance are locked after the first  
shot, and R is displayed in the monitor.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the  
saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at  
the time of shooting.  
Cancel  
Images captured in this mode are saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080).  
The two captured images are saved as a 3D image (MPO file). The first image (the left eye image)  
is also saved as a JPEG file.  
B Notes About Taking 3D Images  
Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography.  
Images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is  
increased.  
Images may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second image is  
not aligned precisely.  
Images captured under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise.  
The maximum telephoto zoom position is limited to an angle of view equivalent to that of 144.6  
mm lens in 35mm [135] format.  
Shooting is canceled after the first shot if the k button is pressed or the subject is not aligned  
with the guide within approximately ten seconds.  
If the camera does not take the second image and cancels the shooting even when you align the  
guide with the subject, try shooting with the shutter-release button.  
Movies cannot be recorded in 3D.  
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B Playing Back 3D Images  
3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D  
image is displayed during playback.  
To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI  
cable to connect the camera and these devices (A86) for 3D viewing.  
When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set TV settings in the setup menu (A104)  
as follows:  
-
-
HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i  
HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)  
When the camera is connected via HDMI and images are played back, it may take a while to  
display images when switching between 3D images and non-3D images. Playback zoom is not  
possible while images are played back in 3D.  
Refer to the documentation included with the TV or monitor for details on how to make the settings.  
B Caution for Viewing 3D Images  
When viewing 3D images on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you  
may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included  
with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.  
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Effects can be applied to images during shooting.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M  
K M H, I, J, K M select an effect M k button  
*
The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.  
The following 12 effects are available.  
Category  
Description  
D Soft*  
(default setting)  
Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.  
Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an  
old photograph.  
E Nostalgic sepia*  
F High-contrast  
monochrome  
Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.  
G High key  
H Low key  
I Selective color  
l Pop  
Gives the entire image a bright tone.  
Gives the entire image a dark tone.  
Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.  
Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.  
Increases the color saturation of the entire image and sharpens the  
contrast.  
k Super vivid  
h Painting  
Gives the image a painting-like appearance.  
m Toy camera effect  
1
Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery.  
n Toy camera  
effect 2  
Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image  
periphery.  
o Cross process  
Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color.  
*
The h HS 480/4× setting in Movie options (A99) cannot be used with this setting. If you try  
to use both settings at the same time, only the setting made first is enabled.  
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The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
When Selective color or Cross process is selected, press  
the multi selector H or I to select the desired color from  
the slider.  
To change settings for any of the following functions, first  
press the k button to cancel color selection, then change  
the settings as desired.  
-
-
-
-
Flash mode (A57)  
Self-timer (A60)  
Macro mode (A62)  
Exposure compensation (A64)  
Save  
Slider  
To return to the color selection screen, press the k button  
again.  
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A56): Flash mode (A57), self-timer  
(A60), macro mode (A62), and exposure compensation (A64)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Image mode (image size and  
quality) (A68, E40)  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)  
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without  
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to  
smooth the skin tones of human faces.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k  
button  
1
2
Frame the image.  
Point the camera at a human face. See “Using Face Detection” (A73) for more information.  
Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to  
smile.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is  
automatically released. See “Smile timer” (A69) for more information.  
After the camera releases the shutter, it will continue to detect faces and smiles, and will  
release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.  
3
End shooting.  
Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop  
shooting.  
-
-
-
Set Smile timer (A69) to Off.  
Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.  
Turn the camera off.  
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.  
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C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode  
When Smile timer is set to On (single), On (continuous), or On (BSS), the auto power off  
function (A104) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below  
persists and no other operations are performed.  
The camera does not detect any faces.  
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.  
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes  
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes  
quickly immediately after the shutter is released.  
C Releasing the Shutter Manually  
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the  
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A56): Flash mode (A57), self-timer  
(A60), and exposure compensation (A64)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Image mode (image size and  
quality) (A68, E40), skin softening (A69), smile timer (A69), blink proof (A69)  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Using Skin Softening  
When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera  
detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.  
Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41), or Night portrait (A42) scene mode is  
selected.  
Smart portrait mode (A53)  
Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour  
retouch (A84).  
B Notes About Skin Softening  
It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.  
Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin  
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.  
The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when shooting in Portrait or Night portrait scene  
mode, or when the camera selects one of these scenes while in scene auto selector scene mode.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features.  
X (flash mode)  
n (self-timer),  
pet portrait auto release  
o (exposure compensation)  
p (macro mode)  
Available Features  
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.  
See “Default Settings” (A65) for information about each mode’s default settings.  
Special  
effects  
Smart  
portrait  
A (auto)  
Scene  
X
Flash mode (A57)  
w
w
w
w
w2  
w2  
Self-timer (A60)  
n
Pet portrait auto release  
1
p
o
Macro (A62)  
w
w
w
w
Exposure compensation  
w
1
2
Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A65) for more information.  
Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. See “Default Settings” (A65) for more information.  
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)  
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.  
1
2
Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).  
Press H or I to select the desired mode and  
press the k button.  
Auto  
See “Available Flash Modes” (A58) for more information.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within  
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a  
few seconds, regardless of the setting in Monitor settings  
B The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press  
the shutter-release button halfway.  
- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button  
all the way down.  
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take images.  
- Off: The flash will not fire when an image is taken.  
If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save  
power while the flash is charging.  
C Effective Range of the Flash  
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 1.0 to 4.0 m (3 ft 4 in. to 13 ft) at the  
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.5 to 2.0 m (5 ft to 6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum  
telephoto zoom position.  
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Available Flash Modes  
Auto  
U
V
W
The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A59).  
Off  
The flash will not fire.  
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark  
surroundings.  
Fill flash  
X
The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit  
subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.  
The flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background  
at night or under dim lighting.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A56) and “Default Settings”  
(A65) for more information.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off.  
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C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).  
If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce  
red-eye before the image is saved.  
Note the following when shooting:  
More time than usual is required to save images.  
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.  
In some cases, red-eye correction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these  
cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.  
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Using the Self-timer  
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two  
seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to  
be in the image you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that  
occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is  
recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a  
tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
1
2
Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).  
Press H or I to select n 10s or n 2s and  
press the k button.  
Self-timer  
n 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as  
weddings.  
n 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within  
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode,  
Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A48). The self-timer settings n 10s and n 2s  
cannot be used.  
3
Frame the image and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
10  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1/250  
F3.1  
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Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds  
remaining before the shutter is released is  
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp  
flashes while the timer is counting down. About  
one second before the shutter is released, the lamp  
stops flashing and glows steadily.  
1/250  
F3.1  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will  
be set to OFF.  
To stop the timer before an image is taken, press  
the shutter-release button again.  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Using Macro Mode  
When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 8 cm  
(3.2 in.) from the front of the lens.  
This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects.  
1
2
Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).  
Press H or I to select ON and press the k  
button.  
Macro mode  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within  
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
3
Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to  
a position where F and the zoom indicator  
glow green.  
How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio.  
When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the  
camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the  
zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, (at the position where G is displayed), the  
camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 8 cm (3.2 in.) from the lens.  
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B Notes About Using the Flash  
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.).  
C Autofocus  
When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A69) in the shooting menu (A68) to Full-time AF.  
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is  
turned on (except when using the Pet portrait scene mode).  
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Default Settings” (A65)  
for more information.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.  
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
You can adjust overall image brightness.  
1
2
Press the multi selector K (o exposure  
compensation).  
Press H or I to select a compensation value.  
Exposure compensation  
To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure  
compensation.  
+
+
2.0  
0.3  
To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure  
compensation.  
-
2.0  
3
Press the k button to apply the  
compensation value.  
If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the  
setting is applied and the menu disappears.  
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is  
applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the  
monitor.  
25  
m
0s  
+0.3  
850  
4
Press the shutter-release button to take an image.  
To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and revert the value to 0.0.  
C Exposure Compensation Value  
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off.  
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Default Settings  
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.  
Exposure  
compensation  
(A64)  
Flash  
Self-timer  
Macro  
A (auto)  
U
Off  
Off  
Off2  
Off  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
D (special effects)  
F (smart portrait)  
Scene  
W
U1  
Off  
Off3  
U4  
V
W3  
Off5  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
Off3  
On3  
On3  
Off  
b (A41)  
c (A42)  
d (A42)  
e (A42)  
f (A43)  
Z (A43)  
h (A43)  
i (A43)  
j (A44)  
k (A44)  
u (A45)  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off3  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off3  
Off  
Off  
Off3  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.03  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
W3  
V6  
V7  
U
U
W3  
W3  
W3  
W
W3  
W3  
W3  
W
X/W8  
W3  
l (A45)  
m (A45)  
n (A46)  
o (A46)  
p (A47)  
Off3  
Off  
Off3  
Off3  
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Exposure  
compensation  
(A64)  
Flash  
(A57)  
Self-timer  
(A60)  
Macro  
(A62)  
W3  
W3  
Y9  
Off3  
O (A48)  
Off  
Off  
0.0  
0.0  
s (A49)  
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Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous)  
or On (BSS).  
Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.  
The setting cannot be changed.  
The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off)  
can be selected manually.  
Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected.  
The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction.  
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.  
Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to On.  
Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A48).  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
B Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Features That Can Be Set with the  
d
Button (Shooting Menu)  
The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
25  
m
0s  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
850  
The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.  
Special  
effects  
Smart  
portrait  
Auto mode  
Scene2  
Image mode1  
White balance  
Continuous  
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
w
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Quick effects  
Skin softening  
Smile timer  
w
w
w
Blink proof  
1
2
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
Additional settings are available for some scene modes. See “Characteristics of Each Scene”  
(A41) for more information.  
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Options Available in the Shooting Menu  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select the combination of image size and image  
quality used when saving images.  
Image mode  
The default setting is P 4608×3456.  
Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order  
to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye.  
The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual,  
Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.  
White balance  
Continuous  
Allows you to capture a series of images. The available settings are  
Single (default setting), Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-  
shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H:  
60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot 16.  
Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.  
You can set sensitivity to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range  
auto, or lock the setting at 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, or 3200.  
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the camera sets the ISO  
sensitivity automatically, and E is displayed while shooting  
when ISO sensitivity increases. When Fixed range auto is  
selected, an ISO sensitivity range of either ISO 125-400 or ISO  
125-800 can be selected.  
ISO sensitivity  
Allows you to change the color tones of images at the time of  
shooting. The available settings are Standard color (default  
setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype.  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area  
that is used for autofocus; the available settings are Face priority,  
Manual, Center, Subject tracking, and Target finding AF  
(default setting).  
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Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select how the camera focuses.  
When Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked  
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.  
Autofocus mode  
When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when  
the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of  
lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.  
Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (A39).  
The default setting is On.  
Quick effects  
Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a  
setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens skin tones of  
human faces and then saves the images. The default setting is  
Normal.  
Skin softening  
When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera detects  
human faces and then automatically releases the shutter  
whenever a smile is detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this  
feature.  
When On (single) is selected, a single image is taken whenever  
a smile is detected.  
When On (continuous) or On (BSS) (default setting) is  
selected, images are taken continuously whenever a smile is  
detected. The flash cannot be used. If Blink proof is set to On,  
the smile timer setting changes to On (single).  
Smile timer  
Blink proof  
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the  
shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in  
which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. The flash cannot be  
used.  
The default setting is Off.  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.  
Restricted function  
Option  
Description  
When a setting other than Single is selected,  
the flash cannot be used.  
Continuous (A68)  
When Blink proof is set to On, the flash  
cannot be used.  
Flash mode  
Blink proof (A69)  
Smile timer (A69)  
Smile timer (A69)  
AF area mode (A68)  
AF area mode (A68)  
When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is  
selected, the flash cannot be used.  
When Smile timer is used for shooting, the  
self-timer cannot be used.  
Self-timer  
When Subject tracking is selected, the self-  
timer cannot be used.  
When Subject tracking is selected, macro  
mode cannot be used.  
Macro mode  
Image mode is set as follows depending on  
the continuous shooting setting:  
Continuous H: 120 fps: O (image size:  
640 × 480 pixels)  
Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image size:  
1280 × 960 pixels)  
Multi-shot 16: L (image size: 2560 × 1920  
pixels)  
Image mode  
Continuous (A68)  
When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or  
Cyanotype, the White balance setting is  
fixed at Auto.  
White balance  
Continuous  
Color options (A68)  
If the self-timer is used when Continuous is  
set to Pre-shooting cache, the Continuous  
setting changes to Single.  
Self-timer (A60)  
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Restricted function  
ISO sensitivity  
Option  
Description  
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:  
120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-  
shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity  
setting is automatically specified according to  
the brightness.  
Continuous (A68)  
When a setting other than Auto is selected for  
White balance in Target finding AF mode,  
the camera does not detect the main subject.  
AF area mode  
Quick effects  
Smile timer  
White balance (A68)  
Continuous (A68)  
Blink proof (A69)  
Quick effects cannot be applied to images  
immediately after they are taken with  
continuous shooting.  
When the smile timer setting is set to On  
(continuous) or On (BSS), it changes to On  
(single) if Blink proof is set to On.  
When Blink proof is set to On, it changes to  
Off if Smile timer is set to On (continuous)  
or On (BSS).  
Blink proof  
Smile timer (A69)  
Quick effects (A69)  
Continuous (A68)  
When Quick effects is set to On, Image  
review is fixed at On.  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:  
120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,  
date and time cannot be imprinted on images.  
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Restricted function  
Motion detection  
Option  
Description  
When a setting other than Single is selected,  
Motion detection is disabled.  
Continuous (A68)  
When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting  
other than Auto, Motion detection is  
disabled.  
ISO sensitivity (A68)  
When Subject tracking is selected, Motion  
detection is disabled.  
AF area mode (A68)  
Smile timer (A69)  
Continuous (A68)  
Continuous (A68)  
AF area mode (A68)  
Continuous (A68)  
When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is  
selected, Motion detection is disabled.  
When a setting other than Single is selected,  
Blink warning is disabled.  
Blink warning  
Digital zoom  
Shutter sound  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom  
cannot be used.  
When Subject tracking is selected, digital  
zoom cannot be used.  
When a setting other than Single is selected,  
the shutter sound is disabled.  
B Notes About Digital Zoom  
Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available  
(E93).  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.  
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Focusing  
This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies  
depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus  
lock.  
Using Face Detection  
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face  
detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera  
detects more than one face, a double border is displayed  
around the face that the camera will focus on, and single  
borders are displayed around the other faces.  
25  
m
0s  
850  
Number of faces that  
can be detected  
Shooting mode  
Focus area (double border)  
When AF area mode (A68) in  
A (auto) mode (A38) is set to  
Face priority.  
Up to 12 The face closest to the camera  
Scene auto selector (A41),  
Portrait (A41), or Night  
portrait (A42) scene mode  
Pet portrait scene mode (when  
Pet portrait auto release is  
turned off) (A48)  
Up to 121 The face closest to the camera2  
The face closest to the center of  
the frame  
Smart portrait mode (A53)  
Up to 3  
1
2
If the camera detects both people and pets in the same shot, the camera can detect up to 12  
faces.  
If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet’s face.  
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If the shutter button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:  
-
-
-
-
In A (auto) mode, the camera selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing  
the subject closest to the camera.  
When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on which  
scene the camera selects.  
In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera will  
focus on the area in the center of the frame.  
In Pet portrait scene mode, the camera focuses on a pet face if one is detected. If no  
pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
B Notes About Face Detection  
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in  
which the faces are looking. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the  
following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on  
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
faces are looking.  
In some rare cases, such as those described in “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A76), the  
subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. If the camera does not  
focus, try focus lock shooting (A77).  
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Using Target Finding AF  
When AF area mode (A68) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera  
focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.  
If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that  
subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas (up to  
three areas) that match up with the size of the subject light  
in green.  
When human faces are detected, the camera automatically  
sets focus priority on one of them.  
1/250  
F3.1  
Focus areas  
If the camera does not detect the main subject, it  
automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas  
containing the subject closest to the camera. When the  
subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to  
nine areas) light in green.  
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F3.1  
Focus areas  
B Notes About Target Finding AF  
Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main  
subject may vary.  
When White balance is set to any setting other than Auto, the camera does not detect the main  
subject.  
The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:  
- When the image shown in the monitor is very dark or bright  
- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors  
- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor  
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern  
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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus  
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the  
subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows  
green:  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the  
subject makes that subject appear very dark)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white  
shirt is standing in front of a white wall)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly  
shaped windows, etc.)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus  
several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as  
the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A77).  
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Focus Lock  
You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area  
mode.  
The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with  
AF area mode (A68) set to Center.  
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Position the subject in the center of the frame.  
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway.  
Confirm that the focus area glows green.  
Focus and exposure are locked.  
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F3.1  
3
Continue holding down the shutter-release  
button halfway and recompose the image.  
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
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F3.1  
4
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down to take the image.  
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Playback Features  
This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of  
the features available when playing back images.  
Playback Zoom ................................................................. 80  
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display............................. 81  
Menu)................................................................................. 84  
............................................................................................ 86  
Using ViewNX 2................................................................. 88  
Installing ViewNX 2......................................................................................................... 88  
Transferring Images to the Computer ..................................................................... 91  
Viewing Images................................................................................................................ 93  
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Playback Zoom  
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the  
center of the image displayed in the monitor.  
Displayed area guide  
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Image is zoomed in.  
You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i). Images  
can be zoomed up to 10×.  
To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.  
If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A73) or pet  
detection (A48) function, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of  
shooting (except when viewing an image captured in a series). If the camera detected  
multiple faces when the image was captured, press H, I, J, or K to display a different  
face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, adjust the  
magnification rate and then press H, I, J, or K.  
You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by  
pressing the d button (E24).  
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.  
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Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display  
Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as  
thumbnails.  
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Image Thumbnail Display  
Calendar Display  
(4, 9, and 16 images per screen)  
You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.  
You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to  
f (h) or g (i).  
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an image and then press the k button to  
display that image full-frame.  
When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to  
calendar display (except when in list by date mode).  
While using calendar display mode, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select a date  
and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day.  
B Calendar Display  
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,  
2013.  
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Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback  
You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.  
Available Playback Modes  
G
Play  
All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this  
mode is selected.  
h
Favorite pictures  
Play back images added to an album. You must add images to an album before you can  
select this mode (A85).  
F
C
Auto sort  
Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies.  
List by date  
Images captured on the selected date are played back.  
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Switching Between Playback Modes  
1
When viewing images in full-frame playback  
mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the  
c button.  
The playback mode selection menu is displayed, from  
which you can select one of the available playback modes.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
desired mode and press the k button.  
Auto sort  
If you select G Play, the playback screen is displayed.  
When an option other than G Play is selected, the album,  
category, or shooting date selection screen is displayed.  
To return to the current playback mode without switching  
playback modes, press the c button.  
3
Select an album, category, or shooting date, and press the k button.  
For h favorite pictures, see E6.  
For F auto sort, see E10.  
For C list by date, see E12.  
Repeat from step 1 to select a different album, category, or shooting date.  
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Features That Can Be Set with the  
d
Button (Playback Menu)  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can  
configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A6).  
When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu for the  
current playback mode is displayed.  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and  
saturation have been enhanced.  
Quick retouch1,2  
Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and  
contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.  
D-Lighting1,2  
Detects faces in images and retouches detected faces using  
eight effects. The effect levels can be adjusted.  
Glamour retouch1,2  
When using a printer to print images saved on the memory  
card, you can use the Print order function to select which  
images are printed, and how many copies of each image are  
printed.  
Print order3,4  
Allows you to view images saved in the internal memory or on a  
memory card in an automatic slide show.  
Slide show3  
Protect3  
Protects selected images from accidental deletion.  
Specifies the orientation in which saved images are displayed  
during playback.  
Rotate image2,4  
Creates a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail  
attachments.  
Small picture1,2  
Voice memo2  
Copy5  
Allows you to use the camera’s microphone to record voice  
memos and attach them to images. You can also play back and E69  
delete voice memos.  
Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a  
memory card.  
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Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a  
sequence of images captured continuously or to display the  
sequence as individual images.  
Sequence display  
options  
Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in  
sequence (sequence of images; A33).  
When making this setting, first select an image from the  
Choose key picture  
sequence you want to change before pressing the d button.  
Allows you to add images to an album.  
This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode.  
Favorite pictures  
Remove from  
favorites  
Allows you to remove images from an album.  
This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode.  
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Images are edited and saved as separate files. Certain restrictions apply (E16, E17). For  
example, images captured with Easy panorama (A47) or 3D photography (A49) cannot be  
edited, and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times.  
This function is not available when only the key pictures are displayed for sequences of images. To  
use this function, press the k button to display the images in a sequence individually.  
When using list by date mode, press the d button from the list of dates screen (E12) to apply  
the same function to all images captured on the selected date.  
This function is not available for images captured in 3D photography scene mode (A49).  
This function is not displayed when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date  
mode.  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer  
You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV,  
computer, or printer.  
Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level  
is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and  
subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to  
this document.  
How to open the connector cover.  
USB/audio/video output  
connector  
HDMI micro connector (Type D)  
Insert the plug  
straight.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.  
Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included  
audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially  
available HDMI cable (Type D) to the TV’s HDMI input jack.  
Viewing and organizing images on a computer  
If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and  
manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.  
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with  
the included USB cable.  
Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using  
the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. For information about using the  
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 88.  
If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected,  
disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it.  
Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same  
computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive  
power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or  
memory card.  
Printing images without using a computer  
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print  
images without using a computer.  
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port  
with the included USB cable.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share  
images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.  
ViewNX 2™  
Your Imaging Toolbox  
Installing ViewNX 2  
An Internet connection is required.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X10.6, 10.7, 10.8  
Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest  
information on operating system compatibility.  
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2
Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM  
drive.  
Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the  
instructions to proceed to the installation window.  
Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.  
Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the  
installation window.  
If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region  
and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the  
European release).  
Click Next to display the installation window.  
3
Start the installer.  
We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the  
installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.  
Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.  
4
Download the software.  
When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  
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Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.  
Windows: Click Yes.  
Mac OS: Click OK.  
The following software is installed:  
ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)  
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Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer  
ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images  
Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies  
Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc. from a series of  
images that each capture a separate portion of the subject)  
Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.  
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Transferring Images to the Computer  
1
Choose how images will be copied to the computer.  
Choose one of the following methods:  
Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted  
in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. The  
camera automatically turns on.  
To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card  
from the camera before connecting it to the computer.  
SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted  
directly in the slot.  
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to  
the computer and insert the memory card.  
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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. A program selection  
dialog will be displayed; select Import  
File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click  
OK.  
2 Double-click Import File.  
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2  
to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
2
Transfer images to the computer.  
Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the  
“Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).  
Click Start Transfer (2).  
1
2
At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.  
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Terminate the connection.  
If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB  
cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the  
computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card  
and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.  
Viewing Images  
Start ViewNX 2.  
Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer  
is complete.  
Consult online help for more information on  
using ViewNX 2.  
C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually  
Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.  
Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.  
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Recording and Playing Back  
Movies  
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.  
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Playing Back Movies....................................................... 100  
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Recording Movies  
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.  
Movie option  
1
Display the shooting screen.  
The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The  
default setting is d 1080P/30p (A99).  
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Movie recording time  
remaining  
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Press the b (e movie-record) button to start  
movie recording.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Focus areas are not displayed during recording.  
When an option with 16:9 aspect ratio, such as  
d 1080P/30p, is selected for Movie options, the  
monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9 with  
movie recording (the area indicated on the right is  
recorded).  
C is displayed while saving to the internal memory.  
Press the multi selector K to pause recording (except when  
p iFrame 540/30p is selected in Movie options or  
when HS movie recording; A99). Press K again to resume recording.  
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Recording automatically stops about five minutes after recording is paused or when the  
maximum movie length has been recorded.  
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Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.  
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B Notes About Recording Images and Saving Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an  
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
B Notes About Movie Recording  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording  
movies (F22). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed  
Class rating are used.  
There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording  
movies, the digital zoom can magnify the image up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.  
When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.  
The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration  
reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.  
The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies. These  
phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.  
- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.  
- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a moving train or car,  
may appear skewed.  
- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.  
- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved.  
Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with repeating  
patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.)  
in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the  
layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.  
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B Camera Temperature  
The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when  
the camera is used in a hot area.  
If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when  
recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording  
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after ten seconds.  
The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording  
(B10s) is displayed.  
After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.  
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.  
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Autofocus may not perform as expected (A76). Should this occur, try the following:  
1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before starting movie  
recording.  
2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended  
subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and  
then modify the composition.  
C Functions Available for Movie Recording  
The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting  
mode are also applied with movie recording. The tone that results from using scene mode (A40)  
or special effects mode (A51) is also applied to movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of  
subjects close to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.  
The self-timer (A60) can be used. When the b (e movie-record) button is pressed after the  
self-timer is enabled, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and starts movie  
recording after the specified two or ten seconds.  
The flash will not fire.  
Press the d button to select the D (movie) menu icon and adjust movie menu settings before  
starting movie recording (A99).  
If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A104) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto  
info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.  
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Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)  
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button  
The settings of the menu options listed below can be  
configured.  
Movie options  
Open with HS footage  
Autofocus mode  
Wind noise reduction  
Option  
Description  
A
Select the movie type.  
Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed, or HS  
(high speed) to record movies that will be played in slow or  
fast motion.  
Movie options  
When you select an HS movie option in Movie options, choose  
from On (default setting) or Off to determine whether or not the  
camera records HS movies when movie recording starts.  
Open with HS footage  
When Off is selected, the camera records a normal speed E80  
movie when recording starts.  
Press the k button to switch back and forth between HS  
movie recording and normal speed movie recording.  
When Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked  
when movie recording begins. When Full-time AF is  
selected, the camera focuses continuously while recording.  
When Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the camera  
focusing may be heard in recorded movies. If you want to  
prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being  
recorded, select Single AF.  
Autofocus mode  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options,  
the setting is fixed at Single AF.  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.  
Wind noise reduction  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options,  
the setting is fixed at Off.  
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Playing Back Movies  
Press the c button to enter playback mode.  
Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A99).  
Press the k button to play back movies.  
Movie options  
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Deleting movies  
To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A32) or thumbnail  
playback mode (A81) and press the l button (A34).  
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Functions Available During Playback  
Paused  
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor.  
Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The  
operations described below are available.  
Function Icon  
Description  
Rewind  
A
B
Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.  
Advance  
Hold down the k button to advance the movie.  
Press the k button to pause playback. The following operations can be  
performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top  
in the monitor.  
Press the k button to rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the  
k button for continuous rewinding.  
C
Press the k button to advance the movie one frame. Hold down  
the k button for continuous advancing.  
Pause  
E
D
F
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Press the k button to resume playback.  
Press the k button to display the movie edit screen, which allows  
you to cut out unwanted portions of a movie and save the desired  
portion.  
End  
G
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.  
Adjusting volume  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) during playback.  
4s  
Volume indicator  
B Notes About Playing Back Movies  
The COOLPIX S6500 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital  
camera.  
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General Camera Setup  
This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
25  
m
0s  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
850  
For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section  
(E82).  
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Features That Can Be Set with the  
d
Button (Setup Menu)  
Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button  
The settings of the menu options listed below can be  
configured.  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Option  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Description  
A
Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is  
displayed when the camera is turned on.  
Allows you to set the camera clock.  
Allows you to adjust photo information display, post-shooting  
image review, and monitor brightness settings.  
Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images. E88  
Allows you to select the vibration reduction setting used  
when shooting.  
Vibration reduction  
Allows you to set whether or not the camera automatically  
increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused by  
camera shake if motion is detected when shooting still  
Motion detection  
images.  
AF assist  
Allows you to enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator.  
Allows you to enable and disable digital zoom.  
Allows you to adjust sound settings.  
Digital zoom  
Sound settings  
Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the  
monitor turns off to save power.  
Auto off  
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Option  
Description  
A
Format memory/  
Format card  
Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory  
card.  
Language  
TV settings  
Allows you to change the camera’s display language.  
Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings.  
When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the  
camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer  
(provided that the computer is able to supply power).  
Charge by computer  
When charging by computer, it may take more time to  
charge the battery than when using the Charging AC  
Adapter EH-70P.  
Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected  
when taking images of people using face detection.  
Blink warning  
Wi-Fi options  
Allows you to configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to  
connect the camera and a smart device.  
information.  
Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for  
Eye-Fi upload  
sending images to a computer using a commercially available E106  
Eye-Fi card.  
Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default  
values.  
Reset all  
Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
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Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless  
LAN) Feature  
Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi  
You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile  
Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera.  
Take Photos  
You can display the shooting screen of the camera on your smart device and operate the  
camera by remote control.*  
The pictures shot by remote control can be copied to your smart device.  
*
Operations other than turning on and off the camera cannot be performed during remote control  
operation.  
View Photos  
You can copy the pictures saved in the camera’s memory card to your smart device.  
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Installing the Software on the Smart Device  
1
2
Use your smart device to connect to Google Play Store, App Store or  
other online apps marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility.”  
Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details.  
Check the description and other information and install the software.  
For more information about how to operate the software, download the user’s manual from  
the website below.  
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-
Android OS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/  
iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/  
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Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera  
Press the d button M z menu icon M Wi-Fi options M k button  
Wi-Fi options  
1
2
Press the multi selector to select the Wi-Fi  
network and press the k button.  
Wi-Fi network  
SSID  
Auth. encryp.  
/
Password  
Channel  
Current settings  
Restore factory defaults  
Select On and press the k button.  
Wi-Fi network  
On  
Off  
SSID and the password are displayed.  
If no connection confirmation is received from the smart  
device within 3 minutes, the setting returns to Off.  
Wi-Fi network  
SSID:  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Password:  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Cancel  
Back  
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4
Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On.  
Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details.  
After the network name (SSID) that can be used for the smart device is displayed, select the  
SSID displayed on the camera.  
When the message for entering a password (A110) is displayed, enter the password that is  
displayed on the camera.  
When the camera is successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network, the shooting screen is  
displayed with the Wi-Fi icon (A9).  
Start the dedicated software installed on the smart device.  
The screen for selecting “Take photos” or “View photos” is displayed.  
When the message “Cannot connect to camera.” is displayed, retry the Wi-Fi network  
setting.  
To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection  
Turn off the camera.  
Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off.  
B Notes About Wi-Fi Connection  
Set the Wi-Fi network to Off in a place where the use of radio waves is prohibited.  
When a memory card is not inserted in the camera, the Wi-Fi feature cannot be used. When Eye-Fi  
card (E106) is inserted in the camera, the Wi-Fi feature cannot be used.  
When Wi-Fi is connected, Auto off is disabled.  
When the Wi-Fi network is set to On, the battery will drain faster than normal.  
The Wi-Fi network cannot be selected when the battery level indicator in the monitor indicates  
B. In addition, if the battery level indicator indicates B while a Wi-Fi connection is established,  
the connection is terminated.  
C Notes About Security Settings  
If the camera is installed with the Wi-Fi feature without proper security settings (encryption and  
password), unauthorized third parties may access the network and cause harm. We strongly  
recommend performing the required security settings before using the Wi-Fi feature.  
Use Wi-Fi options of the setup menu (A105) to perform the security settings.  
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E
Reference Section  
The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.  
Shooting  
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback).............................................. E2  
Playback  
Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E6  
Auto Sort Mode.........................................................................................................E10  
List by Date Mode ....................................................................................................E12  
Editing Still Images ..................................................................................................E16  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................E29  
Editing Movies...........................................................................................................E38  
Menu  
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......................................................E40  
The Smart Portrait Menu........................................................................................E57  
The Playback Menu..................................................................................................E60  
The Movie Menu .......................................................................................................E74  
The Setup Menu........................................................................................................E82  
Additional Information  
File and Folder Names ......................................................................................... E111  
Optional Accessories............................................................................................ E113  
Error Messages ....................................................................................................... E114  
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)  
Shooting with Easy Panorama  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*)  
M K M H, I, J, K M p (easy panorama) M k button  
*
The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.  
1
Choose Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the  
shooting range and press the button.  
Easy panorama  
k
-
-
-
When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the  
Normal (180°)  
Wide (360°)  
image size (width × height) is as follows.  
Normal (180°): 4800 × 920 when moved horizontally,  
1536 × 4800 when moved vertically  
Wide (360°): 9600 × 920 when moved horizontally, 1536 ×  
9600 when moved vertically  
When the camera is readied in the vertical position, the direction and the width and height  
are switched.  
2
Frame the first edge of the panorama scene,  
and then press the shutter-release button  
halfway to focus.  
The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide-angle  
position.  
25  
m
0s  
A grid is displayed in the monitor.  
850  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Exposure compensation (A64) can be set.  
If the focus and exposure are not correct, try using focus lock (A77).  
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Press the shutter-release button all the way,  
and then remove your finger from the  
shutter-release button.  
I is displayed to indicate the direction of camera  
movement.  
4
Move the camera slowly and straight in one of  
the four directions, and begin shooting.  
When the camera detects which direction it is moving in,  
shooting begins.  
A guide indicating the current shooting position is  
displayed.  
When the shooting position guide reaches the edge,  
shooting ends.  
Guide  
Example of camera movement  
The operator, without shifting position, moves the camera horizontally or vertically in an  
arc so that the guide travels from one edge to the other.  
Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when  
Normal (180°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide (360°) is selected)  
after shooting starts.  
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B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting  
The range of the image seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at  
the time of shooting.  
If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or  
darkness), an error may occur.  
If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a  
panorama image is not saved.  
If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching the edge  
of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.  
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Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama  
Switch to playback mode (A32), display an image captured  
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using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then  
press the k button to display the short edge of the image  
using the entire monitor and automatically move (scroll) the  
displayed area.  
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The image scrolls in the direction that was used when  
shooting.  
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Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor  
during playback. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a  
control, and then press the k button to perform the following  
operations.  
Function  
Rewind  
Icon  
A
B
Description  
Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickly.  
Advance  
Pause  
End  
Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly.  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor.  
C
D
F
Hold down the k button to rewind.  
Hold down the k button to scroll.  
Resume automatic scrolling.  
E
G
Switch to full-frame playback mode.  
B Notes About Easy Panorama Scroll Playback  
The COOLPIX S6500 may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama images  
captured with another make or model of digital camera.  
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Favorite Pictures Mode  
You can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures  
(added images are not copied or moved). After you add images to albums, you can choose to  
play back only the added images by using favorite pictures mode.  
By creating albums for certain subjects or events, you can find your favorite images easily.  
The same image can be added to multiple albums.  
Up to 200 images can be added to each album.  
Adding Images to Albums  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Favorite pictures M k button  
Images cannot be added to albums in favorite pictures playback mode.  
1
Press the multi selector J or K to choose an  
image and press H to display L.  
Favorite pictures  
You can add L to multiple images. To remove L, press  
I.  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to six-image thumbnail  
display.  
Back  
Press the k button to display the album selection screen.  
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Use the multi selector to select the desired  
album and press the k button.  
Favorite pictures  
The selected images are added and the camera switches to  
the playback menu.  
To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat from  
step 1.  
Back  
Add  
Playing Back Images in Albums  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button  
Use the multi selector to select an album and then press the  
Favorite pictures  
k button to play back the images that have been added to  
the selected album.  
The following operations are available from the album  
selection screen.  
-
d button: Changes the album icon (E9).  
-
l button: Deletes all images in the selected album.  
Choose icon  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or  
thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to select a  
feature from the favorite pictures menu (A84).  
B Notes About Deletion  
If an image is deleted while using favorite pictures mode, the image will not only be removed from  
the album, but the corresponding image file will also be permanently deleted from the internal  
memory or the memory card.  
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Removing Images from Albums  
Enter h Favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to  
remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button  
1
2
Press the multi selector J or K to choose an  
image and press H to hide L.  
Remove from favorites  
You can hide the L icons for multiple images. To display  
the icons again, press I.  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to six-image thumbnail  
display.  
Back  
Press the k button to display a removal confirmation  
screen.  
Select Yes and press the k button.  
To cancel removal, select No.  
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Changing the Favorites Album Icon  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button  
1
2
Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button.  
Press J or K to select an icon color and press  
Choose icon  
the k button.  
Back  
3
Press H, I, J, or K to select an icon and  
press the k button.  
Choose icon  
The icon changes and the monitor display returns to the  
list of albums screen.  
Back  
B Notes About Album Icons  
Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card.  
To change the album icons for the internal memory, first remove the memory card from the  
camera.  
The default setting for the icon is the number icon (black).  
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Auto Sort Mode  
Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies.  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort M k button  
Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the  
Portraits  
k button to play back the images in the selected category.  
The following operation is available while the category  
selection screen is displayed.  
-
l button: Deletes all images in the selected category.  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or  
thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to select a  
feature from the auto sort menu (A84).  
Other scenes  
Auto Sort Mode Categories  
Option  
Description  
Images captured in smart portrait mode (A53) with the smile timer  
setting set to On (single), On (continuous), or On (BSS)  
Z Smile  
Images captured in A (auto) mode (A26) with face detection  
(A73)  
Images captured in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, or  
Backlighting* scene mode (A40)  
D
Portraits  
Images captured in smart portrait mode (A53) with the smile timer  
setting set to Off  
u
Food  
Images captured in Food scene mode (A40)  
U
Landscape  
Images captured in Landscape* scene mode (A40)  
Images captured in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, or  
Fireworks show scene mode (A40)  
V
Dusk to dawn  
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Option  
Close-ups  
Pet portrait  
Description  
Images captured in A (auto) mode with macro mode (A62)  
Images captured in Close-up* scene mode (A40)  
D
O
Images captured in Pet portrait (A48) scene mode  
Movies (A96).  
q Movie  
X
Retouched copies  
Copies created using editing functions (E16)  
All other images that cannot be defined by the categories described  
above  
W Other scenes  
*
Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode (A41) are also sorted into the appropriate  
categories.  
B Notes About Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted into each category in auto sort mode. If 999  
images or movies have already been sorted into a specific category, new images and movies  
cannot be sorted into that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. You can play  
back images and movies that could not be sorted into a category by using normal playback mode  
(A32) or list by date mode (E12).  
Images and movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be  
played back in auto sort mode (E71).  
Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S6500 cannot be played back in  
auto sort mode.  
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List by Date Mode  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button  
Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k  
List by date  
button to play back the images captured on the selected date.  
2 0 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3  
3
2
The first image that was captured on the selected date is  
displayed.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3  
1 0 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3  
0 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3  
The following operations are available while the shooting  
date selection screen is displayed.  
1
-
d button: You can select one of the following  
functions in the list by date menu (A84) and apply it to  
all images captured on the selected date.  
1 0  
print order, slide show, protect  
-
l button: Deletes all images captured on the selected date.  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the  
d button to select a feature from the list by date menu (A84).  
Calendar display (A81) cannot be used in list by date mode.  
B Notes About List by Date Mode  
Up to 29 dates can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all images saved earlier than  
most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.  
The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed in list by date mode.  
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,  
2013.  
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)  
Viewing Images in a Sequence  
Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence.  
A (auto) mode (A38)  
Scene mode (A40)  
-
-
-
-
-
Continuous H  
-
-
Sports  
Continuous L  
Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected)  
Pre-shooting cache  
Continuous H: 120 fps  
Continuous H: 60 fps  
Smart portrait mode (A53)  
-
When Smile timer is set to On  
(continuous)  
By default, only the first image of a sequence (key picture) is  
displayed to represent the images in the sequence in full-  
frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (A81).  
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When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, the  
image cannot be zoomed in on.  
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When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, press  
the k button to display each image in a sequence  
individually.  
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To display the previous or next image, press the multi  
selector J or K.  
To return to key picture only display, press the multi selector  
H.  
Back  
1
/
5
To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, set  
Sequence display options to Individual pictures in the  
playback menu (E73).  
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B Sequence Display Options  
Select Sequence display options (E73) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be  
displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images.  
Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S6500 cannot be displayed  
as a sequence.  
C Changing Key Picture in Sequence  
A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E73) in the playback menu.  
C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence  
When the d button is pressed, the following menu operations are available for the images in that  
sequence.  
Quick retouch1 (E20)  
Glamour retouch1 (E21)  
Slide show (E64)  
Rotate image1 (E68)  
Voice memo1 (E69)  
D-Lighting1 (E20)  
Print order2 (E60)  
Protect2 (E65)  
Small picture1 (E23)  
Copy2 (E71)  
Sequence display options (E73)  
Favorite pictures2 (E6)  
Choose key picture (E73)  
1
This operation is not available when only a key picture is displayed. Display the images in the  
sequence individually and then press the d button.  
2
If the d button is pressed when only a key picture displayed, the same settings can be applied  
to all images in that sequence. Press the d button after displaying individual images to apply  
settings to each displayed image.  
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Deleting Images in a Sequence  
If Sequence display options  
be deleted vary as described below. To display the screen for selecting the deletion method, press  
the button.  
If only key pictures are displayed for sequences when the l button is pressed:  
(E73) in the playback menu is set to Key picture only, images to  
l
-
-
-
Current image:  
Erase selected images:  
All images:  
When a key picture is selected, all images in that sequence  
are deleted.  
When a key picture is selected in the erase selected images  
screen (A35), all pictures in the sequence are deleted.  
All images are deleted, including the sequence represented  
by the currently displayed key picture.  
If the k button has been pressed and each individual image in the sequence is displayed  
before pressing the l button:  
Deletion methods change as follows.  
-
-
Current image:  
Erase selected images:  
The image currently displayed is deleted.  
When multiple images in the sequence are selected in the  
erase selected images screen (A35), the selected images  
are deleted.  
-
Entire sequence:  
All images in the sequence, including the image currently  
displayed, are deleted.  
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Editing Still Images  
Editing Features  
Use the COOLPIX S6500 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E111).  
The editing functions described below are available.  
Editing function  
Description  
Apply a variety of effects to images.  
Quick effects (E18)  
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have  
been enhanced.  
Quick retouch (E20)  
Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and  
contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.  
D-Lighting (E20)  
Detect faces in images and retouch detected faces using eight  
effects. The effect levels can be adjusted.  
Glamour retouch (E21)  
Small picture (E23)  
Crop (E24)  
Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail attachments.  
Crop a portion of the image. Use to zoom in on a subject or arrange  
a composition.  
B Notes About Image Editing  
The editing functions of COOLPIX S6500 cannot be used for images captured with another make  
or model of digital camera.  
Images captured using Easy panorama (A47) or 3D photography (A49) cannot be edited.  
If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch function  
(E21).  
Edited copies created with COOLPIX S6500 may not be displayed properly on another make or  
model of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another  
make or model of digital camera.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card.  
To edit an individual image in a sequence of images (E13) when only the key picture is  
displayed, perform one of the procedures described below:  
- Press the k button to display a sequence of images as individual images and select an image in  
the sequence.  
- Set Sequence display options (E73) in the playback menu to Individual pictures to  
display them as individual images and select an image.  
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C Restrictions on Image Editing  
When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following  
restrictions.  
Editing function used  
Editing functions to use  
Quick effects  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
The glamour retouch, small picture, or crop function can be used.  
The quick effects, quick retouch, D-Lighting, small picture, or crop  
function can be used.  
Glamour retouch  
Small picture  
Crop  
Another editing function cannot be used.  
Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to  
create them.  
When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small  
picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied.  
Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to  
images taken with the skin softening function (E57).  
C Original and Edited Images  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The  
original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.  
Print order (E60) and protect settings (E65) do not remain effective in edited copies.  
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Quick Effects  
Select one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen  
shown in step 2 (E18).  
Effect  
Pop and Super vivid  
Description  
Mainly enhances the color saturation.  
Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1,  
Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross  
process (red), Cross process (yellow),  
Cross process (green), and Cross process  
(blue)  
Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look  
for the image.  
Soft, Fisheye, Cross screen, and Miniature  
effect  
Processes images with a variety of effects.  
Turns multicolor images into single color images.  
Selective color transforms all colors, except a  
specified color, to black and white.  
High-contrast monochrome, Sepia,  
Cyanotype, and Selective color (12 colors)  
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Display the image to which you want to apply  
an effect in full-frame playback mode and  
press the k button.  
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The effect selection screen is displayed.  
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Press the multi-selector J or K to select the  
desired effect and press the k button.  
Quick effects  
Pop  
Super vivid  
Painting  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to six-image thumbnail  
display.  
High key  
Cancel  
Toy camera Toy camera  
effect 1 effect 2  
To exit without saving the edited image, press the d  
button. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select  
Yes and press the k button.  
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Select Yes and press the k button.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during  
playback (A10).  
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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
Quick retouch M k button  
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
Quick retouch  
amount of effect applied and press the k button.  
The original version is displayed on the left and the edited  
version is displayed on the right.  
To exit without saving the copy, press J.  
Copies created with the quick retouch function are indicated by  
the s icon displayed during playback (A10).  
Normal  
Amount  
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
D-Lighting M k button  
Use the multi selector to select OK and press the  
D-Lighting  
k button.  
The original version is displayed on the left and the edited  
version is displayed on the right.  
To exit without saving the copy, press J.  
Copies created with the D-Lighting function are indicated by the  
c icon displayed during playback (A10).  
OK  
Cancel  
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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
Glamour retouch M k button  
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2
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to  
select the face that you want to retouch and  
press the k button.  
Subject selection  
When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.  
Back  
Press the multi selector J or K to select the  
effect, press H or I to select the effect level,  
and press the k button.  
Skin softening  
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2
1
You can simultaneously apply multiple effects from the list  
below. Adjust the settings for all effects before pressing the  
k button.  
Back  
B (skin softening), F (small face), A (big eyes), C  
(brighten faces), E (hide eye bags), G (whiten eyes), H  
(whiten teeth), D (redden cheeks)  
Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a face.  
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Preview the result and press the k button.  
Preview  
To change the settings, press J to return to step 2.  
To exit without saving the edited image, press the d  
button. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes  
and press the k button.  
Save  
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Select Yes and press the k button.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the glamour retouch function are  
indicated by the u icon displayed during playback  
(A10).  
Yes  
No  
B Notes About Glamour Retouch  
Only one human face per image can be edited using the glamour retouch function.  
Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera  
may be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as  
expected.  
If no faces are detected in the image, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback  
menu.  
The glamour retouch function is available only for images captured when the ISO sensitivity is  
1600 or lower.  
Note that the ISO sensitivity may automatically exceed 1600 when Continuous (E45) is set to  
Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16.  
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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture  
M k button  
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2
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
desired copy size and press the k button.  
Small picture  
The available sizes are 64480, 320×240 and 160×120.  
Images taken at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592  
are saved at 640×360 pixels. Proceed to step 2.  
640  
320  
160  
×480  
×240  
×120  
Select Yes and press the k button.  
A new, small copy is created (compression ratio of  
approximately 1:16).  
Create small picture file?  
Copies created with the small picture function are  
displayed at a smaller size with the C icon during  
playback (A11).  
Yes  
No  
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Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with  
playback zoom (A80) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files.  
1
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Enlarge the image for cropping (A80).  
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the  
zoom ratio.  
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the image  
so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the  
monitor.  
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Press the d button.  
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Use the multi selector to select Yes and press  
the k button.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
A cropped copy is created.  
Copies created with the crop function are indicated by the  
a icon displayed during playback (A10).  
Yes  
No  
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C Image Size  
As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.  
When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is displayed at a smaller  
size during playback.  
C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation  
Use the Rotate image option (E68) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape  
orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to “tall” orientation. The image  
displayed in “tall” orientation can be cropped by zooming in on the image until the black bars  
displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image is displayed in landscape  
orientation.  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)  
Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV. If your TV is equipped  
with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera  
to the TV.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
Connect the camera to the TV.  
When using the included audio/video cable  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in jacks  
on the TV.  
Yellow  
White  
Red  
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When using a commercially available HDMI cable  
Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV.  
HDMI micro connector (Type D)  
to HDMI jack  
3
Set the TV’s input to external video input.  
See the documentation provided with your TV for details.  
4
Hold down the c button to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode and images are  
displayed on the TV.  
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain  
off.  
B Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable  
An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a  
high-definition TV. The output terminal on this camera is an HDMI micro connector (type D). When  
purchasing an HDMI cable, be sure that the device end of the cable is an HDMI micro connector.  
B Notes About Connecting the Cable  
When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not force the plug into  
the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.  
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B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the TV settings (E99) under the setup menu  
conforms to the standard used by your TV.  
C Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)  
The remote control of an HDMI-CEC-compatible TV can be used to control playback.  
It can be used instead of the camera’s multi selector and zoom control to select images, start and  
pause movie playback, switch between full-screen playback mode and four-image thumbnail  
display, etc.  
Set the HDMI device control setting (E99) of TV settings to On (default setting) and then  
connect the camera and TV using an HDMI cable.  
Aim the remote control at the TV when operating it.  
Refer to the TV’s operating instructions for information about the TV’s HDMI-CEC compatibility.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (F23) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer  
and print images without using a computer.  
Follow the procedures below to print images.  
Take images  
Select images for printing and  
number of copies using  
Print order option (E60)  
Connect to the printer (E30)  
Print images one at a time  
Print multiple images (E34)  
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable  
B Notes About Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S6500 can be powered from an  
electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to  
heat up or malfunction.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
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3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.  
Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do  
not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.  
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The camera is automatically turned on.  
When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen  
) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by  
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the Print selection screen ( ).  
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Print selection  
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B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E100) in  
the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.  
C Printing Images  
Images saved on a memory card can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or  
connecting the camera directly to a printer. The following printing methods are also available:  
Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot  
Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab  
For printing using these methods, specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory  
card using the Print order option in the playback menu (E60).  
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Printing Individual Images  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedures described  
below to print an image.  
1
2
3
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
image and press the k button.  
Print selection  
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Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display six  
thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame  
playback.  
Select Copies and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
1
prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Select the desired number of copies (up to  
nine) and press the k button.  
Copies  
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Select Paper size and press the k button.  
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prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Paper size  
Default  
Select the desired paper size and press the k  
button.  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select  
Default in the paper size option.  
100×150 mm  
4×6 in.  
8×10 in.  
Letter  
PictBridge  
Select Start print and press the k button.  
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prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown  
in step 1 when printing is complete.  
Printing  
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Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of copies  
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Printing Multiple Images  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedures described  
below to print multiple images.  
1
2
When the Print selection screen is displayed,  
press the d button.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Use the multi selector to select Paper size  
and press the k button.  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
To exit the print menu, press the d button.  
Paper size  
Default  
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Select the desired paper size and press the k  
button.  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select  
Default in the paper size option.  
100×150 mm  
4×6 in.  
8×10 in.  
Letter  
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Print menu  
Print selection  
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Select Print selection, Print all images, or  
DPOF printing and press the k button.  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Print selection  
Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies  
(up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
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Press the multi selector J or K to select images,  
and press H or I to specify the number of  
copies to be printed.  
1
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3
Images selected for printing are indicated by the  
M icon and the numeral indicating the number of  
copies to be printed. If no copies have been  
specified for images, the selection is canceled.  
Back  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h)  
to display six thumbnails.  
Press the k button when setting is complete.  
When the screen shown on the right is displayed,  
select Start print and press the k button to start  
Print selection  
printing.  
10 prints  
Select Cancel and press the k button to return  
to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
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Print all images  
One copy each of all images saved in the internal  
Print all images  
memory, or on the memory card, is printed.  
When the screen shown on the right is displayed,  
select Start print and press the k button to start  
print. Select Cancel and press the k button to  
return to the print menu.  
18 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
DPOF printing  
Print images for which a print order was created  
using the Print order option (E60).  
DPOF printing  
When the screen shown on the right is displayed,  
select Start print and press the k button to start  
printing. Select Cancel and press the k button to  
return to the print menu.  
10 prints  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
To view the current print order, select View  
images and press the k button. To print images,  
press the k button again.  
View images  
10  
Back  
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Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2  
when printing is complete.  
Printing  
10  
2
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Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of copies  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer  
connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4.  
Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed.  
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Editing Movies  
The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.  
1
2
Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion  
that is to be extracted (A100).  
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the  
I control, and then press the k button.  
The movie edit screen is displayed.  
1
m30s  
3
Press H or I to choose the M control  
(choose start point).  
Choose start point  
When editing begins, the frame where playback was  
paused is the start point.  
Press J or K to move the start point to the point where  
you want the movie to start.  
To cancel editing, press H or I to choose O (return), and  
press the k button.  
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Press H or I to choose the N control  
(choose end point).  
Choose end point  
Press J or K to move the end point on the right edge to  
the point where you want the movie to end.  
Select c (preview) and press the k button to play back  
the specified portion of the movie that will be saved. While  
the preview is playing, rotate the zoom control to adjust  
the volume. While the preview is playing back, press the k  
button again to stop playback.  
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When the settings are finished, press H or I to choose m Save and  
press the k button.  
Choose Yes and press the k button.  
The edited movie is saved.  
Save OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Notes About Movie Editing  
Movies recorded using p iFrame 540/30p (E74) cannot be edited.  
Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the  
battery level display is B, movie editing is not possible.  
A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. To trim another area of the movie,  
select and edit the original movie.  
Movies are trimmed in one-second intervals, therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie  
may differ slightly from the selected start and end points. Movies cannot be trimmed so that they  
are less than two seconds long.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card to save the edited copies.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E111) for more information.  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)  
Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button  
You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving  
images.  
The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the  
number of images that can be saved (E41) is reduced.  
Compression  
ratio  
Aspect ratio  
(horizontal to vertical)  
Option1  
Print size2 (cm/in.)  
Q 4608×3456P  
Approx. 1/4  
Approx. 1/8  
4:3  
4:3  
Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5  
Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5  
P 4608×3456  
(default setting)  
R 3264×2448  
r 2272×1704  
q 1600×1200  
O 640×480  
Approx. 1/8  
Approx. 1/8  
Approx. 1/8  
Approx. 1/8  
Approx. 1/8  
4:3  
4:3  
Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8  
Approx. 19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6  
Approx. 13 × 10/5.3 × 4  
Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
4:3  
4:3  
l 4608×2592  
16:9  
Approx. 39 × 22/15 × 8.5  
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The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and  
vertically.  
Example: P 4608×3456 = approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels  
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of  
pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image  
size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those  
printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.  
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C Notes About Image Mode  
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
The image mode cannot be selected in 3D photography (A49) or Easy panorama (A47)  
scene mode.  
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved  
The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory  
card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly  
depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the  
same image mode setting.  
In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the  
memory card.  
Image mode  
Q 4608×3456P  
Number of images that can be saved (4 GB)  
440  
890  
P 4608×3456 (default setting)  
R 3264×2448  
1740  
3500  
6660  
r 2272×1704  
q 1600×1200  
O 640×480  
26300  
1180  
l 4608×2592  
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining  
display shows “9999”.  
To check the number of images that can be saved in the internal memory (approx. 25 MB), remove  
the memory card from the camera, and then check the number of remaining exposures displayed  
in the monitor when shooting.  
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button  
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.” For natural colors, select a white  
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.  
Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can  
be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in  
the image.  
Option  
a Auto  
(default setting)  
b Preset manual  
c Daylight  
Description  
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.  
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting (E43).  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
d Incandescent  
e Fluorescent  
f Cloudy  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Use when taking images under overcast skies.  
Use with the flash.  
g Flash  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is  
displayed when Auto is selected.  
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Using Preset Manual  
The preset manual option is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a  
strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings  
like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade  
look as though they had been shot under white light).  
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during  
shooting.  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Display the shooting menu (A6, 68), use the  
multi selector to select Preset manual in the  
White balance  
Auto  
Preset manual  
White balance menu, and press the k  
Daylight  
button.  
Incandeescent  
Fluoreescent  
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white  
balance.  
Cloudy  
Flash  
3
Select Measure.  
Preset manual  
To apply the most recently measured white balance value,  
select Cancel and press the k button. The white balance  
setting will not be measured again and the most recently  
measured value will be set.  
Cancel  
Measure  
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Frame the reference object in the measuring  
window.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Measuring window  
5
Press the k button to measure a new white balance value.  
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value for preset manual is set. No image  
is saved.  
B Notes About White Balance  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash  
(A57).  
B Notes About Preset Manual  
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,  
set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
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Continuous Shooting  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button  
Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector).  
Option  
U Single  
(default setting)  
Description  
One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are  
captured continuously at a rate of about 10 fps (when image mode is  
set to P 4608×3456). Shooting ends when the shutter-release  
button is released, or 7 images have been captured.  
k Continuous H  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to 6  
images are captured continuously at a rate of up to about 2 fps  
(when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). Shooting ends when  
the shutter-release button is released.  
m Continuous L  
Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments by  
saving images from before the shutter-release button was pressed all  
the way. Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway, and continues when the shutter-  
release button is pressed all the way (E48).  
q Pre-shooting cache  
Frame rate: Up to 18 fps  
Number of frames: Up to 5 frames (including up to two frames  
captured in the pre-shooting cache)  
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released or when the  
maximum number of frames has been shot.  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 50 frames  
are captured at a speed of about 1/125 s or faster.  
Image mode is fixed at O (image size: 640 × 480 pixels).  
n Continuous H:  
120 fps  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 25 frames  
are captured at a speed of about 1/60 s or faster.  
Image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).  
j Continuous H:  
60 fps  
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Option  
Description  
The “Best Shot Selector” is recommended when shooting with the  
flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which  
inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the  
camera takes up to ten images while the shutter-release button is  
held down. The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected  
and saved.  
D BSS  
(Best Shot Selector)  
Each time the shutter-release button is  
pressed, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of  
about 30 fps and arranges them in a single  
image.  
W Multi-shot 16  
Image mode is fixed at L (image size:  
2560 × 1920 pixels).  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is  
displayed when Single is selected.  
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B Notes About Continuous Shooting  
When a setting other than Single is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white  
balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.  
It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish  
saving the images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of the  
memory card, etc.  
When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.  
The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H:  
60 fps, or Multi-shot 16, banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were  
captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or  
sodium-vapor lighting.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
B Notes About BSS  
BSS is suited for shooting stationary subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject  
moves or the composition changes.  
C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode  
Each time images are captured using Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache,  
Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps, the captured images are saved as a “sequence”  
(E13).  
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C Pre-shooting Cache  
When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way. Up to two images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache.  
The pre-shooting cache setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). The pre-  
shooting cache icon (Q) lights in green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
Press down halfway  
Press down all the way  
Images saved by pressing halfway  
Images saved by pressing all  
the way  
If the number of exposures remaining is less than five, shooting with the pre-shooting cache is not  
possible. Before shooting, check that there are five or more exposures remaining.  
C More Information  
See “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A76) for more information.  
information.  
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ISO Sensitivity  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button  
When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking images.  
Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects  
of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by  
camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.  
Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects, shooting  
without the flash, shooting while using the zoom, etc., images may contain noise.  
Option  
Description  
Sensitivity is ISO 125 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera  
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 when  
lighting is dim.  
a Auto (default  
setting)  
Select the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO  
sensitivity, from ISO 125-400 or ISO 125-800. The camera will not  
increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range.  
Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over  
the amount of “grain” that appears in images.  
I Fixed range auto  
125, 200, 400, 800, 1600,  
3200  
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9).  
When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 125, but is displayed if the ISO  
sensitivity automatically increases to more than 125.  
When Fixed range auto is selected, U and the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is  
displayed.  
B Notes About ISO Sensitivity  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
Motion detection (E91) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other  
than Auto.  
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Color Options  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button  
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.  
Option  
Description  
n Standard color  
(default setting)  
Use for images exhibiting natural color.  
o Vivid color  
p Black-and-white  
q Sepia  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.  
Save images in black-and-white.  
Save images in sepia tones.  
r Cyanotype  
Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). When Standard  
color is selected, no icon is displayed. Color tones shown in the monitor during shooting  
change according to the selected color option.  
B Notes About Color Options  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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AF Area Mode  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button  
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.  
Option  
Description  
When the camera detects a human face,  
it focuses on that face. See “Using Face  
Detection” (A73) for more information.  
If more than one face is detected, the  
camera focuses on the face closest to the  
camera.  
25  
m
0s  
850  
Focus area  
a Face priority  
When taking images of subjects other  
than people, or framing a subject with  
which no face is detected, the camera  
will automatically select the focus area  
(up to nine areas) containing the subject  
closest to the camera.  
When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the focus areas that are  
in focus (up to nine areas) selected by the  
camera will be displayed in the monitor.  
1/250  
F3.1  
Focus areas  
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Option  
Description  
Select one of 99 focus areas in the  
Selectable focus area  
monitor. This option is suited to  
situations in which the intended subject  
is relatively still and not positioned in the  
center of the frame.  
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to  
move the focus area to where the subject  
is, and take an image.  
x Manual  
To cancel focus area selection and adjust  
flash, macro mode, self-timer, and  
exposure compensation settings, press  
the k button. To return to the focus area  
selection screen, press the k button  
again.  
Focus area  
The camera focuses on the subject in the  
center of the frame.  
The focus area is always displayed in the  
center of the screen.  
y Center  
25  
m
0s  
850  
Focus area  
Use this function to take images of  
moving subjects. Register the subject on  
which the camera will focus. The focus  
area will automatically move to track the  
(E54) for more information.  
s Subject  
tracking  
Start  
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Option  
Description  
When the camera detects the main  
subject, it focuses on that subject.  
M Target finding  
AF (default setting)  
1/250  
F3.1  
Focus areas  
B Notes About AF Area Mode  
When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area  
mode setting.  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A76).  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Using Subject Tracking  
Select  
A
(auto) mode M d button  
M
AF area mode M k button M s Subject  
tracking M k button M d button  
Use this mode to focus on a subject that is moving when taking images. When you register a  
subject, subject tracking begins and the focus area automatically follows the subject.  
1
Register a subject.  
Align the subject that you want to register with the white  
border in the center of the monitor and press the k button.  
When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the  
border will glow red. Change the composition and try  
registering the subject again.  
When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area)  
is displayed around that subject and the camera begins  
tracking that subject.  
Start  
To cancel subject registration, press the k button.  
If the camera can no longer track the registered subject, the focus area will disappear and  
the registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button fully to take  
the image.  
The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter  
release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow  
green and focus will be locked.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the  
focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on the area  
in the center of the frame.  
1/250  
F3.1  
B Notes About Subject Tracking  
Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to registering  
the subject.  
Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
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Autofocus Mode  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Autofocus mode M k button  
Select how the camera focuses.  
Option  
Description  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive  
movement will be heard while the camera focuses.  
B Full-time AF  
C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording  
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (E80) in the movie menu.  
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Quick Effects  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Quick effects M k button  
Enable or disable the quick effects function.  
Option  
Description  
In A (auto) mode, press the k button immediately after releasing the  
shutter to display the effect selection screen and use the quick effects  
function (A39).  
p On (default  
setting)  
Off  
Disables the quick effects function (during shooting).  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No indicator is  
displayed when Off is selected.  
B Notes About Quick Effects  
This function cannot be used with some functions (A70).  
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The Smart Portrait Menu  
mode.  
Skin Softening  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) M F Smart portrait M k button M d  
button M Skin softening M k button  
Enable skin softening.  
Option  
Description  
S High  
When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more  
human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften  
facial skin tones before saving the image. You can select the  
amount of effect that is applied.  
R Normal (default setting)  
Q Low  
Off  
Turns skin softening off.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No indicator is  
displayed when Off is selected. The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing  
images for shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.  
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Smile Timer  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) M F Smart portrait M k button M d  
button M Smile timer M k button  
The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a  
smile is detected.  
Option  
a On (single)  
Description  
Whenever a smile is detected, the camera takes one image.  
Whenever a smile is detected, the camera captures up to 5  
images continuously and saves them all. The flash cannot be  
used.  
aC On (continuous)  
Continuous shooting speed: Approx. 3.3 fps (when image  
mode is set to P 4608×3456)  
Whenever a smile is detected, the camera captures up to 5  
images continuously and saves the one that best captured the  
smile. The flash cannot be used.  
aD On (BSS)  
(default setting)  
Continuous shooting speed: Approx. 3.3 fps (when image  
mode is set to P 4608×3456)  
Off  
Turns the smile timer off.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is  
displayed when Off is selected.  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).  
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Blink Proof  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) M F Smart portrait M k button M d  
button M Blink proof M k button  
The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two  
shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.  
Option  
Description  
Enables blink warning.  
Flash cannot be used when On  
is selected.  
A blink was detected in the  
picture just taken.  
If the camera saved an image in  
which the subject’s eyes may  
have been closed, the dialog  
shown on the right is displayed  
for a few seconds.  
y On  
Off (default setting)  
Turns the blink warning off.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is  
displayed when Off is selected.  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
This function cannot be used with some functions (A70).  
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The Playback Menu  
See “Editing Still Images” (E16) for information about image editing features.  
See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E6) for information about Favorite pictures and  
Remove from favorites.  
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button  
When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the  
Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing  
on DPOF-compatible devices.  
Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer’s card slot.  
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F23) printer (E29). A print order  
can also be created for images saved in the internal memory if the memory card is  
removed from the camera.  
1
Use the multi selector to select Select images  
and press the k button.  
Print order  
In favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, the  
screen shown on the right is not displayed. Proceed to the  
step 2.  
Select images  
Delete print order  
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3
Select images (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press  
H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed.  
1
1
3
Images selected for printing are indicated by the M icon  
and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be  
printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the  
selection is canceled.  
Back  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control  
to f (h) to switch back to six-thumbnail display.  
Press the k button when setting is complete.  
Select whether or not to print shooting date  
and shooting information.  
Print order  
Done  
Select Date and press the k button to print the shooting  
date on all images in the print order.  
Select Info and press the k button to print shooting  
information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all  
images in the print order.  
Date  
Info  
Select Done and press the k button to complete the print  
order.  
Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon during playback (A10).  
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B Notes About Print Order  
Print orders cannot be created for images captured in 3D photography scene mode.  
When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the  
screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or  
shooting date have been marked for printing.  
- If you select Yes, print order settings for other images are not changed and only the current  
print order settings are changed.  
- Select No to remove print marking from previously marked images and restrict the print order to  
images in the selected category or captured on the selected shooting date.  
Print order  
Print order  
Save print marking for other  
images?  
Save print marking for other  
dates?  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Favorite pictures mode or  
auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
If the total number of the images in a print order exceeds 99, the screen shown below will be  
displayed.  
- Select Yes to remove images previously added from the print order and restrict the print order  
to images just marked.  
- Select Cancel to remove the images just added from the print order and restrict the print order  
to images previously marked.  
Print order  
Print order  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking from  
other images?  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking for  
other dates?  
Yes  
Yes  
Cancel  
Cancel  
Favorite pictures mode or  
auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
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B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information  
When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting  
information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer that supports printing  
of shooting date and shooting information is used.  
Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible  
printer via the included USB cable (E36).  
Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed.  
The date printed is that saved when the image was captured.  
Changing the camera’s date using the Date and time or Time  
zone in the Time zone and date option in the setup menu after  
an image has been captured has no effect on the date printed on  
the image.  
15.05.2013  
C Canceling Existing Print Order  
Select Delete print order in step 1 of “Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)” (E60) and press  
the k button to remove print marking from all images and cancel the print order.  
C Print Date  
Using the Print date option (E88) in the setup menu, shooting date and time can be imprinted  
on images at the time of shooting. Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from  
printers that do not support printing of the date on images.  
Only the date and time imprinted on images with the print date option will be printed, even if the  
Print order date option is enabled.  
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Slide Show  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button  
Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an  
automated “slide show.”  
1
Use the multi selector to select Start and  
press the k button.  
Slide show  
To change the interval between images, select Frame  
intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k  
button before selecting Start.  
Start  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and  
press the k button before selecting Start. The check mark  
(w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.  
Pause  
2
3
The slide show begins.  
While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector  
K to display the next image or J to display the previous  
image. Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind.  
To end or pause the slide show, press the k button.  
Choose End or Restart.  
The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed  
or the show is paused. Highlight G and press the k  
button to return to Step 1, or select F to restart the show.  
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B Notes About Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed.  
When Key picture only is selected as the method to display sequences (E13), only the key  
picture is displayed.  
Images captured using Easy panorama (A47, E2) are displayed full-frame when played in a  
slide show. They do not scroll.  
The maximum playback time is up to 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (E95).  
Protect  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button  
Protects selected images from accidental deletion.  
Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image  
selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (E66) for more information.  
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently  
delete protected files (E96).  
Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A11).  
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The Image Selection Screen  
When using one of the following features, a screen like that  
shown on the right is displayed when selecting images.  
Protect  
Print order > Select images (E60)  
Protect (E65)  
Rotate image (E68)  
Copy > Selected images (E71)  
Choose key picture (E73)  
Favorite pictures (E6)  
Remove from favorites (E8)  
Welcome screen > Select an image (E82)  
Delete image > Erase selected images (A34)  
Back  
Follow the procedures described below to select the images.  
1
Press the multi selector J or K to select an  
image.  
Protect  
Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch to full-  
frame playback or f (h) to switch back to six-thumbnail  
display.  
Only one image can be selected for Rotate image,  
Choose key picture, and Welcome screen. Proceed to  
step 3.  
Back  
2
Press H or I to select or deselect (or to  
specify the number of copies).  
Protect  
When an image is selected, an icon is displayed below the  
image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.  
Back  
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Press the k button to apply image selection.  
When Selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the  
instructions displayed in the monitor.  
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Rotate Image  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button  
Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can  
be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.  
Select an image from the image selection screen (E66). When the Rotate image screen is  
displayed, press the multi selector J or K to rotate the image 90 degrees.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate  
Rotate  
Rotate  
Back  
Back  
Back  
Rotate 90 degrees  
counterclockwise  
Rotate 90 degrees  
clockwise  
Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with the  
image.  
B Notes About Image Rotation  
Images captured with another make or model of digital camera or captured with 3D  
photography (A49) cannot be rotated on the COOLPIX S6500.  
Images captured in sequence cannot be rotated when only the key pictures are displayed for  
them. First display the images individually, and then rotate the desired image (E13).  
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Voice Memo  
Press the cbutton (playback mode) Mselect an image Mdbutton M  
Voice memo Mkbutton  
Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images.  
The voice memo recording screen is displayed for images that do not have a voice memo,  
and the voice memo playback screen is displayed for images that have a voice memo (i.e.,  
images that display p in full-frame playback mode).  
Recording Voice Memos  
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo (up to  
20 seconds).  
Do not touch the microphone during recording.  
During recording, o and p flash in the monitor.  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is  
displayed.  
Press the multi selector Jbefore or after recording a voice  
memo to return to the playback menu. Press the d  
button to exit the playback menu.  
17s  
Playing Voice Memos  
p is displayed for images with a voice memo when in full-  
frame playback mode.  
Press the kbutton to play the voice memo. Press the  
button again to stop playback.  
Rotate the zoom control during playback to adjust playback  
volume.  
Press the multi selector Jbefore or after playing back a  
voice memo to return to the playback menu. Press the d  
button to exit the playback menu.  
Back  
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Deleting Voice Memos  
Press the lbutton while the screen described in “Playing  
Voice Memos” (E69) is displayed.  
File will be deleted. OK?  
When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press the multi  
selector Hor Ito select Yes and press the kbutton. Only  
the voice memo will be deleted.  
Yes  
No  
B Notes About Voice Memos  
When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the image and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
You cannot delete voice memos attached to protected images (E65).  
Voice memos cannot be recorded for an image that already has a voice memo attached to it. The  
current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.  
The COOLPIX S6500 cannot record voice memos for images captured with another make or  
model of digital camera.  
Voice memos cannot be recorded for images captured in sequence when only the key pictures  
are displayed for sequences of images. First display the images individually, and then record voice  
memos (E13).  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E111) for more information.  
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)  
Press the cbutton (playback mode) Mdbutton MCopy Mkbutton  
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
Use the multi selector to select a destination  
option to which images are copied and press  
the kbutton.  
Copy  
Camera to card  
Card to camera  
Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to  
memory card.  
Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to  
internal memory.  
2
Select a copy option and press the kbutton.  
Camera to card  
Selected images: Copy images selected from the image  
selection screen (E66).  
Selected images  
All images  
All images: Copy all images.  
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B Notes About Copying Images  
JPEG-, MOV-, WAV-, and MPO-format files can be copied. Files saved in any other format cannot be  
copied.  
If voice memos (E69) are attached to images selected for copying, the voice memos are copied  
with the images.  
Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have  
been modified on a computer.  
When copying images for which Print order (E60) options are enabled, the print order settings  
are not copied. However, when copying images for which Protect (E65) is enabled, the protect  
setting is copied.  
Images or movies copied from the internal memory or a memory card cannot be displayed in auto  
sort mode (E10).  
If an image added to an album (E6) is copied, the copied image is not added to the album.  
C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence  
If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images when only the key picture is  
displayed for the sequence (E13), all images in the sequence are copied.  
If you press the dbutton and select Current sequence after you press the kbutton and  
display images in a sequence as individual images, all images in the sequence are copied.  
If you press the kbutton and display images in a sequence as individual images, only Card to  
camera (memory card to internal memory) image copy is available.  
C If “Memory contains no images.” Is Displayed  
If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera, Memory contains no images.  
will be displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode. Press the  
d
button to select Copy  
in the playback menu and copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E111) for more information.  
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Sequence Display Options  
Press the cbutton (playback mode) Mdbutton MSequence display options M  
kbutton  
Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence) (E13)  
when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A32) and in thumbnail playback mode  
(A81).  
Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if  
the camera is turned off.  
Option  
Description  
Set all images in all sequences to be displayed individually. F is  
displayed on the playback screen (A11).  
Q Individual pictures  
C Key picture only  
(default setting)  
Set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures only.  
Choose Key Picture  
Press the cbutton (playback mode) Mselect an image in a sequence M  
dbutton MChoose key picture Mkbutton  
When Sequence display options is set to Key picture only, the key picture displayed in  
full-frame playback mode (A32) and thumbnail playback mode (A81) can be set for each  
sequence of images.  
When changing this setting, before pressing the dbutton, first select the desired  
sequence using full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode.  
When the key picture selection screen is displayed, select an image. See “The Image  
Selection Screen” (E66) for more information.  
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The Movie Menu  
Movie Options  
Enter shooting mode Mdbutton Memenu icon MMovie options Mkbutton  
Select the desired movie option to record.  
Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E75)  
to record in slow or fast motion. Larger image sizes and higher bitrates produce greater image  
quality and larger movie file sizes.  
Normal Speed Movie Options  
Image size (recorded pixels)  
Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical)  
Option  
Bitrate  
d 1080P/30p  
(default setting)  
1920×1080  
16:9  
Approx. 18 Mbps  
Approx. 12 Mbps  
Approx. 9 Mbps  
Approx. 24 Mbps  
Approx. 2.9 Mbps  
1920×1080  
16:9  
e 1080/30p  
f 720/30p  
1280×720  
16:9  
960×540  
16:9  
p iFrame 540/30p*  
g 480/30p  
640×480  
4:3  
*
iFrame is a format supported by Apple Inc.  
Movies recorded with this option cannot be edited (E38).  
When recording movies to the internal memory, recording may stop unexpectedly in some  
shooting conditions. When recording movies of important events, recording to a memory card  
(Class 6 or higher) is recommended.  
The frame rate is approximately 30 fps for all options.  
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C Frame Rate and Bitrate  
The frame rate is the number of frames per second.  
The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR)  
encoding is used to automatically adjust the bitrate depending on the subject being recorded.  
When recording movies of a subject with large amounts of motion, the file size increases.  
HS Movie Options  
Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion.  
Image size (recorded pixels)  
Option  
Aspect ratio (horizontal to  
vertical)  
Description  
1/4-speed slow motion movies are recorded.  
640×480  
4:3  
h HS 480/4×  
i HS 720/2×  
j HS 1080/0.5×  
Max. recording time*: 10 seconds  
(playback time: 40 seconds)  
1/2-speed slow motion movies are recorded.  
1280×720  
16:9  
Max. recording time*: 30 seconds  
(playback time: 1 minute)  
2× speed fast motion movies are recorded.  
1920×1080  
16:9  
Max. recording time*: 2 minutes (playback  
time: 1 minute)  
*
While recording movies, the camera can be switched between normal speed movie recording  
and slow motion or fast motion movie recording.  
The maximum recording time shown here refers only to the portion of the movie that is recorded  
in slow motion or fast motion.  
B Notes About HS Movie  
Sound is not recorded.  
Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when movie recording starts.  
The h HS 480/4× setting cannot be used with Soft or Nostalgic sepia in special effects  
mode (A51). If you try to use both settings at the same time, only the setting made first is  
enabled. Even if you first select Soft or Nostalgic sepia in special effects mode and then switch  
to another shooting mode and select h HS 480/4×, the movie options setting automatically  
changes to i HS 720/2× when you return to special effects mode and select Soft or  
Nostalgic sepia.  
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C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
The table below shows the approximate total movie length that can be saved on a 4 GB memory  
card, for each movie option.  
Note that the actual movie length and file size may vary depending on the content of the movie or  
on subject movement, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same movie  
option setting.  
In addition, the maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card.  
Movie options  
d 1080P/30p (default setting)  
e 1080/30p  
Maximum Movie Length (4 GB)*  
25 min  
40 min  
50 min  
15 min  
f 720/30p  
p iFrame 540/30p  
g 480/30p  
2 h 40 min  
* Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is  
sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.  
The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.  
Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.  
To check the movie length of a movie that can be recorded in the internal memory (approx.  
25 MB), remove the memory card from the camera, and then check the maximum recording time  
displayed in the monitor when shooting.  
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)  
Enter the shooting mode Mdbutton MD menu icon MMovie options Mk  
button  
HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded using HS movie  
can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of the normal playback speed, or in fast  
motion at twice the normal playback speed.  
1
Press Hor Ito select an HS movie option  
(E75) and press the kbutton.  
Movie options  
1080 /30p  
1080/30p  
720/30p  
After applying the option, press the dbutton to return  
to the shooting screen.  
iFrame 540/30p  
480/30p  
HS 480/4×  
HS
7
20/2×  
2
Press the b(emovie-record) button to start  
recording.  
Movie recording starts in HS mode when the Open with  
HS footage checkbox in the movie menu is checked.  
5s  
When recording HS movies  
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Movie recording starts at normal speed when the Open  
with HS footage checkbox in the movie menu is not  
checked. Press the kbutton to switch to HS movie  
recording at the point where the camera should record for  
slow motion or fast motion playback.  
16m30s  
When recording normal  
speed movies  
When an HS movie reaches the maximum length for HS  
movies (E75), or when the kbutton is pressed, the camera switches to normal speed  
movie recording. The camera switches between normal speed movie recording and HS  
movie recording each time the kbutton is pressed.  
When recording HS movies, the maximum movie length display changes and displays the  
remaining movie length for HS movie recording.  
The movie options icon changes when switching between HS movie recording and normal  
speed movie recording.  
3
Press the b(emovie-record) button to end recording.  
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C HS Movie  
Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second.  
When Movie options (E74) is set to h HS 480/4× or i HS 720/2×, movies that can be  
played back in slow motion can be recorded. When set to j HS 1080/0.5×, movies that can be  
played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed can be recorded.  
Portions recorded at h HS 480/4×:  
High-speed recording is possible for up to ten seconds, and the captured portion is played back in  
slow motion at a speed four times slower than normal speed.  
Recording  
Playback  
10 s  
40 s  
Slow motion playback  
(no sound)  
Portions recorded at j HS 1080/0.5×:  
A movie of up to two minutes in length is recorded when shooting for the purpose of high-speed  
playback. Playback is two times faster.  
2 min  
Recording  
1 min  
Playback  
Fast motion playback  
(no sound)  
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Open with HS Footage  
Enter shooting mode Mdbutton MD menu icon MOpen with HS footage M  
kbutton  
Select whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or fast  
motion movies) when movie recording starts.  
Option  
Description  
On (default setting)  
Record HS movies when movie recording begins.  
Record normal speed movies when movie recording begins. Press  
the kbutton to switch to HS movie recording at the point where  
the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback.  
Off  
Autofocus Mode  
Enter shooting mode Mdbutton Memenu icon MAutofocus mode Mkbutton  
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.  
Option  
Description  
Focus is locked when the b(emovie-record) button is pressed to  
start recording.  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and the  
subject will remain fairly consistent.  
Camera focuses continuously.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
subject will change significantly during recording. The sound of the  
camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single  
AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing  
from interfering with recording.  
B Full-time AF  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Single AF.  
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Wind Noise Reduction  
Enter shooting mode Mdbutton Memenu icon MWind noise reduction M  
kbutton  
Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording.  
Option  
Description  
Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over the  
Y On  
Off (default setting)  
microphone. Use when recording movies in locations with strong  
winds. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback.  
Wind noise reduction is not enabled.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is  
displayed when Off is selected.  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off.  
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The Setup Menu  
Welcome Screen  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MWelcome screen Mkbutton  
Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.  
Option  
Description  
None  
(default setting)  
The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying  
the welcome screen.  
The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or  
playback mode.  
COOLPIX  
Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image  
selection screen is displayed, select an image (E66) and press the  
kbutton.  
As the selected image is saved in the camera, it will be displayed  
when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted.  
Images captured at an Image mode (E40) setting of  
l 4608×2592, images captured using Easy panorama or 3D  
photography, and copies created at a size of 320 × 240 or smaller  
using the small picture (E23) or crop (E24) function, cannot be  
selected.  
Select an image  
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Time Zone and Date  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MTime zone and date Mkbutton  
Set the camera clock.  
Option  
Description  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Use the multi selector to set the date and  
time in the date screen.  
Date and time  
D
0 1  
M
0 1  
Y
2 0 1 3  
Select an item: Press the multi selector K  
or J(changes between D, M, Y, hour,  
and minute).  
Date and time  
0 0  
0 0  
Edit the date and time: Press Hor I.  
Apply the setting: Select the minute  
setting and press the kbutton.  
Edit  
The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and  
Day/Month/Year.  
Date format  
Time zone  
Home time zone (w) can be specified and daylight saving time can be  
enabled or disabled. When Travel destination (x) is selected, the time  
difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w) is  
automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are  
saved. This can be useful when travelling.  
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
Use the multi selector to select Time zone  
and press the kbutton.  
Time zone and date  
Date and time  
Date format  
Time zone  
London, Casablanca  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 :3 0  
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3
4
Select x Travel destination and press the k  
button.  
Time zone  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
London, Casablanca  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5  
:3 0  
Press K.  
Time zone  
The travel destination screen is displayed.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
London, Casablanca  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 :3 0  
Press Jor Kto select the travel destination  
time zone.  
New York, Toronto, Lima  
10  
:30  
If daylight saving time is in effect, press Hto enable  
daylight saving time function. W is displayed above the  
map and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I  
to disable the daylight saving time function.  
Press the kbutton to apply the travel destination time  
zone.  
If the time zone that you want to select is not available, set  
the appropriate time in Date and time.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z  
icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in  
shooting mode.  
Back  
Time zone  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
New York, Toronto, Lima  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 0 :3 0  
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C w Home Time Zone  
To switch to the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2 and press the kbutton.  
To change the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2 and perform the same  
procedure as for x Travel destination to set the home time zone.  
C Daylight Saving Time  
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the  
time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.  
C Imprinting Date on Images  
Enable the Print date option (E88) in the setup menu after the date and time have been set.  
When the Print date option is enabled, images will be saved with shooting date imprinted on  
them.  
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Monitor Settings  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MMonitor settings Mkbutton  
Set the options below.  
Option  
Photo info  
Description  
Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback.  
This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed  
immediately after shooting. The default setting is On.  
Image review  
Brightness  
Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.  
Photo Info  
Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.  
Shooting mode Playback mode  
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Show info  
Auto info  
25  
m
0s  
850  
4
/
4
Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info  
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the information is hidden as  
.
(default setting) in Hide info. Information will be displayed again when the next operation is  
performed.  
Hide info  
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Playback mode  
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25  
m
0s  
Framing  
grid+auto info  
850  
4
/
4
In addition to information shown with  
Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to  
The current settings or  
operation guide is displayed as  
help frame images. It is not displayed when in Auto info.  
recording movies.  
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25  
m
0s  
Movie  
850  
4
/
4
frame+auto info  
In addition to information shown with  
Auto info, a frame is displayed before  
recording begins that represents the area  
that will be captured when recording  
movies.  
The current settings or  
operation guide is displayed as  
in Auto info.  
It is not displayed when recording movies.  
B Notes About Monitor Settings  
When Quick effects (E56) is set to On, Image review is fixed at On.  
C Battery Level  
When the battery level is low, B is always displayed regardless of the Photo info setting.  
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MPrint date Mkbutton  
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images  
when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even  
from printers that do not support date printing (E63).  
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Option  
f Date  
Description  
Date is imprinted on images.  
S Date and time  
Date and time are imprinted on images.  
Off (default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on images.  
The current print date setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A9). No indicator is  
displayed when Off is selected.  
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B Notes About Print Date  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time  
cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.  
The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations:  
- When using Night portrait (when Hand-held is selected), Night landscape (when Hand-  
held is selected), Easy panorama, or 3D photography scene mode  
- When the continuous shooting setting (A68) is set to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:  
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps  
- When shooting movies  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (E40) of O 64480 may be difficult to read.  
Select an Image mode setting of q 1600×1200 or larger when using print date.  
The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menu’s Time zone and date item  
(A20, E83).  
C Print Date and Print Order  
When printing with a DPOF-compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting  
information, you can use the Print order option (E60) to print this information on images, even if  
the Print date function was set to Off at the time of shooting.  
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Vibration Reduction  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MVibration reduction Mkbutton  
Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces  
blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs  
when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are  
reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still images.  
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
Option  
Description  
Vibration reduction is enabled.  
Vibration reduction is disabled.  
g On  
(default setting)  
Off  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is  
displayed when Off is selected.  
B Notes About Vibration Reduction  
After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait for the  
shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking images.  
Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s  
monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.  
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some  
situations.  
When Tripod is selected in Night landscape or Night portrait scene mode, vibration reduction  
is turned off.  
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Motion Detection  
Press the d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when  
shooting still images.  
Option  
Description  
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the  
ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to  
reduce blurring.  
However, motion detection does not function in the following  
situations:  
When the flash fires  
When Continuous (E45) is set to any setting other than Single  
in A (auto) mode  
When ISO sensitivity (E49) is set to any setting other than  
Auto in A (auto) mode  
When AF area mode (E51) is set to Subject tracking in A  
(auto) mode  
In the following scene modes: Sports (A42), Night portrait  
(A42), Dusk/dawn (A43), Night landscape (A44), Museum  
(A45), Fireworks show (A45), Backlighting (A46), Easy  
panorama (A47), Pet portrait (A48), and 3D photography  
(A49)  
U Auto  
(default setting)  
When Smile timer (E58) is set to On (continuous) or On (BSS)  
in smart portrait mode  
Off  
Motion detection is disabled.  
The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9).  
When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement, it increases shutter speed and  
the motion detection icon turns green. No icon is displayed when Off is selected.  
B Notes About Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and  
camera shake in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
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AF Assist  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MAF assist Mkbutton  
Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is  
dimly lit.  
Option  
Description  
AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when  
the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft  
10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.0 m (6 ft 6  
in.) at the maximum telephoto position.  
Note that for some scene modes (such as Museum (A45) and Pet  
portrait (A48)) or focus areas, the AF-assist illuminator may not  
light even when Auto is selected.  
a Auto  
(default setting)  
AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable to  
focus under dim lighting.  
Off  
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Digital Zoom  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MDigital zoom Mkbutton  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Option  
Description  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom  
position, rotating the zoom control to g(i) triggers digital zoom  
(A29).  
On  
(default setting)  
Off  
Digital zoom will not be activated.  
B Notes About Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
- When Continuous  
- When AF area mode  
- When Scene auto selector  
(
45) is set to Multi-shot 16 in  
51) is set to Subject tracking in  
Portrait Night portrait Night landscape  
Pet portrait, or 3D photography is selected in scene  
A
(auto) mode  
(auto) mode  
Backlighting (when  
(
A
,
,
,
,
HDR is set to On), Easy panorama  
,
mode  
- When smart portrait mode is selected  
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Sound Settings  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MSound settings Mkbutton  
Adjust the following sound settings.  
Option  
Description  
Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will  
sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice  
when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times  
when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the  
camera is turned on.  
Button sound  
Select On (default setting) or Off.  
Shutter sound  
The shutter sound is disabled when using a continuous shooting  
mode or setting, or when recording movies, even if On is selected.  
B Notes About Sound Settings  
Button sounds and the shutter sound are disabled when using the Pet portrait scene mode.  
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Auto Off  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MAuto off Mkbutton  
If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the  
camera enters standby mode (A25).  
This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby  
mode. You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.  
C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power  
When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp flashes.  
If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off  
automatically.  
When the power-on lamp is flashing, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor  
back on:  
Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, cbutton, or b(emovie-record) button  
C Notes About Auto Off  
The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:  
- When a menu is displayed: Three minutes minimum (or 5 min or 30 min, if these settings are  
selected)  
- During slide show playback: Up to 30 minutes  
- When the AC adapter EH-62G is connected: 30 minutes  
- When an audio video cable or HDMI cable is connected: 30 minutes  
The camera does not enter standby mode when transferring images using an Eye-Fi card.  
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Format Memory/Format Card  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MFormat memory/Format card Mkbutton  
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 restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a  
computer before formatting.  
Formatting the Internal Memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from  
Format memory  
the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the  
setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Format  
No  
Formatting Memory Cards  
A memory card can be formatted when it is inserted in the  
Format card  
camera. The Format card option is displayed in the setup  
menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Format  
No  
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B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Album icon settings (E9) are reset to their default settings (number icons) when the internal  
memory or memory card is formatted.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during  
formatting.  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera.  
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Language  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MLanguage Mkbutton  
Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Finnish  
Danish  
Swedish  
Vietnamese  
Turkish  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Ukrainian  
Arabic  
Greek  
French  
Bengali  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Hindi  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Japanese  
Korean  
Norwegian  
Polish  
Marathi  
Brazilian Portuguese  
European Portuguese  
Russian  
Persian  
Tamil  
Telugu  
Romanian  
Thai  
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TV Settings  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MTV settings Mkbutton  
Adjust settings for connection to a TV.  
Option  
Video mode  
Description  
Select from NTSC and PAL.  
Select a resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting),  
480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is selected, the option best suited  
to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected  
from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.  
HDMI  
Select whether or not the camera can receive signals from a TV that  
supports the HDMI-CEC standard when it is connected to the TV via  
HDMI. When On (default setting) is selected, the TV’s remote control  
can be used to control the camera during playback. See “Using a TV  
information.  
HDMI device control  
HDMI 3D output  
Set the method used to output 3D images captured with this camera  
to HDMI devices. Select On (default setting) to play back 3D images  
in 3D.  
C HDMI and HDMI-CEC  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface. HDMI-CEC (HDMI-Consumer  
Electronics Control) allows compatible devices to inter-operate.  
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Charge by Computer  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MCharge by computer Mkbutton  
Select whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is  
connected to a computer via the USB cable (A86).  
Option  
Description  
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the  
battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using  
power supplied by the computer.  
a Auto  
(default setting)  
Off  
The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera  
is connected to a computer.  
B Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer  
The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a  
computer before the camera’s display language and date and time have been set (A20). If the  
camera’s clock battery (A22) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the  
battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case,  
use the Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (A16) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date  
and time.  
If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.  
If the computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may turn off.  
When disconnecting the camera from the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
About 3 hours and 15 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time  
increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.  
When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as  
Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of  
charging the battery, exit the application.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes  
after the battery has finished charging.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be  
impossible to charge the battery using a computer connection while it is inserted into the camera.  
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B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the  
PictBridge standard.  
When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct  
connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the  
monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and  
disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the  
printer.  
C The Charge Lamp  
The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer.  
Status  
Description  
Flashes slowly (green)  
Battery charging.  
Battery not charging.  
Off  
If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the  
power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the  
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F  
to 95°F).  
The USB cable is not connected correctly, or the battery is faulty.  
Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly and replace the  
battery if necessary.  
Flashes quickly (green)  
The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake  
up the computer.  
The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot  
supply power to the camera due to the computer’s settings or its  
specifications.  
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Blink Warning  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MBlink warning Mkbutton  
Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face  
detection (A73) when shooting in the following modes:  
A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E51) is selected for AF area mode option)  
Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41), or Night portrait (A42) scene mode  
Option  
Description  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may  
have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did  
someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor.  
The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the  
shutter was released is framed by a yellow border. Should this occur,  
check the image and determine whether or not another image  
should be captured.  
On  
Off  
See “The Blink Warning Screen” (E103) for more information.  
Blink warning is disabled.  
(default setting)  
B Notes About Blink Warning  
The blink warning does not function at continuous settings other than Single (E45).  
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The Blink Warning Screen  
When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is  
displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are  
available.  
Did someone blink?  
If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the  
camera automatically returns to shooting mode.  
Exit  
Function  
Control  
Description  
Enlarge the detected  
face that blinked  
g(i)  
Rotate the zoom control to g(i).  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
f(h)  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h).  
If the camera detects that more than one human  
subject blinked, press Jor Kto switch the display  
to another face.  
Select the face to be  
displayed  
Delete the image  
l
Press the lbutton.  
k
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the kbutton or the shutter-release button.  
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Wi-Fi Options  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MWi-Fi options Mkbutton  
Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device.  
Option  
Description  
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 network  
Change the SSID. The SSID configured here is displayed on the  
smart device. Set a 1- to 24-character alphanumeric SSID.  
SSID  
Select whether or not to encrypt the communications between  
the camera and the connected smart device.  
Communications are not encrypted when Open (default  
setting) is selected.  
Auth./encryp.  
Password  
Set the password. Set a 8- to 16-character alphanumeric  
password.  
Channel  
Select the channel used for wireless connections.  
Display the current settings.  
Current settings  
Restore factory defaults Restore the Wi-Fi settings to their default values.  
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Operating the Text Input Keyboard  
Press the H, I, J, or K 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.  
Text field  
SSID  
To delete one character, press the l button.  
To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press  
the k button.  
Back  
Delete  
Keyboard  
B Notes About Wi-Fi Network  
Wi-Fi network cannot be selected in the following situations:  
When an HDMI, USB or audio/video cable is connected to the camera  
When no memory card is inserted in the camera  
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera  
When the battery level indicator in the monitor indicates B  
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Eye-Fi Upload  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MEye-Fi upload Mkbutton  
Option  
b Enable  
Description  
Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination.  
Images will not be uploaded.  
(default setting)  
c Disable  
B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards  
Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.  
Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.  
Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of  
malfunction, contact the card manufacturer.  
The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions.  
The camera is not compatible with the endless memory function. When it is set on a computer,  
disable the function. If the endless memory function is enabled, the number of images taken may  
not be displayed correctly.  
Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless  
devices.  
Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time.  
C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator  
The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor (A9).  
w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.  
x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.  
x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.  
y: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload.  
z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.  
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Reset All  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MReset all Mkbutton  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.  
Basic Shooting Functions  
Option  
Default value  
Flash mode (A57)  
Self-timer (A60)  
Macro mode (A62)  
Auto  
Off  
Off  
Exposure compensation (A64)  
0.0  
Shooting Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Image mode (E40)  
White balance (E42)  
Continuous (E45)  
ISO sensitivity (E49)  
Color options (E50)  
AF area mode (E51)  
Autofocus mode (E55)  
Quick effects (E56)  
P 4608×3456  
Auto  
Single  
Auto  
Standard color  
Target finding AF  
Single AF  
On  
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Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene auto selector  
Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection  
menu (A40)  
Night portrait (A42)  
Hand-held  
Hand-held  
Center  
Night landscape (A44)  
Hue adjustment in food mode (A45)  
HDR in backlighting scene mode (A46)  
Easy panorama (A47)  
Off  
Normal (180°)  
Continuous  
Y
Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode (A48)  
Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode (A48)  
Special effects mode  
Option  
Default value  
Special effects mode setting in the shooting mode  
selection menu (A51)  
Soft  
Smart Portrait Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Skin softening (E57)  
Smile timer (E58)  
Blink proof (E59)  
Normal  
On (BSS)  
Off  
Movie Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Movie options (E74)  
Open with HS footage (E80)  
Autofocus mode (E80)  
Wind noise reduction (E81)  
1080P/30p  
On  
Single AF  
Off  
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Setup Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Welcome screen (E82)  
Photo info (E86)  
Image review (E86)  
Brightness (E86)  
Print date (E88)  
None  
Auto info  
On  
3
Off  
Vibration reduction (E90)  
Motion detection (E91)  
AF assist (E92)  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (E93)  
Button sound (E94)  
Shutter sound (E94)  
Auto off (E95)  
On  
On  
1 min  
Auto  
On  
HDMI (E99)  
HDMI device control (E99)  
HDMI 3D output (E99)  
Charge by computer (E100)  
Blink warning (E102)  
Wi-Fi network (E104)  
SSID (E104)  
On  
Auto  
Off  
Off  
NikonS6500xxxxxxxx  
Auth./encryp. (E104)  
Password (E104)  
Open  
NikonCoolpix  
1
Channel (E104)  
Eye-Fi upload (E106)  
Enable  
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Option  
Default value  
Paper size (E32, E34)  
Default  
3 s  
Frame interval for Slide show (E64)  
Sequence display options (E73)  
Key picture only  
Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E111) from memory. Numbering  
will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete  
all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A34) before selecting  
Reset all.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.  
Shooting menu: Preset manual data (E43) acquired for White balance  
Playback menu: Choose key picture (E73)  
Setup menu: Time zone and date (E83), Language (E98), and Video mode  
(E99) under TV settings  
Others: Favorite album icon (E9)  
Firmware Version  
Press the dbutton Mz menu icon MFirmware version Mkbutton  
View the current camera firmware version.  
Back  
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File and Folder Names  
Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)  
Original still images (voice  
Extension (indicates file format)  
Still images  
Movies  
.JPG  
memo attachment included)  
and movies  
DSCN  
.MOV  
.WAV  
.MPO  
Voice memos  
3D images  
Small copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
SSCN  
RSCN  
Cropped copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Images created by an image  
editing function other than  
small picture or crop* (voice  
memo attachment included),  
and movies created by the  
movie editing function  
FSCN  
*
Including images edited using the quick effects function (A39) in A (auto) mode  
Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g.  
“100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be  
created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with “0001”.  
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the image to which  
the voice memo is attached.  
Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they  
are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in  
memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not  
change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest  
folder number on the destination medium (E71).  
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A single folder can hold up to 200 images; if the current folder already contains 200  
images, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be created the  
next time an image is captured. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200  
images, or an image is numbered 9999, no further images can be captured until the  
internal memory or memory card is formatted (E96), or a new memory card is inserted.  
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Optional Accessories  
Battery Charger MH-66  
(Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min)  
Battery charger  
AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown)  
AC adapter  
Be 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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Error Messages  
Display  
O (flashes)  
Cause/Solution  
A
Clock not set.  
Set date and time.  
Battery exhausted.  
Charge or replace battery.  
Battery temperature is high.  
Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before  
resuming use. After five seconds, this message will  
disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on  
Battery temperature is  
elevated.  
The camera will turn off. lamp will flash quickly. After the lamp flashes for three  
minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing  
the power switch also turns off the camera.  
Inside of the camera has become hot.  
The camera will turn off  
Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before  
to prevent overheating.  
resuming use.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Q (flashes red)  
Refocus.  
Use focus lock.  
Camera cannot perform other operations until saving is  
complete.  
Wait until message clears from display automatically  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
when saving is complete.  
Memory card is write  
protected.  
Write-protect switch is in “lock” position.  
Slide write-protect switch to “write” position.  
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Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
Write-protect switch of Eye-Fi card is in “lock” position.  
Slide the write-protect switch to “write” position.  
Not available if Eye-Fi  
card is locked.  
Error accessing Eye-Fi card.  
Check that terminals are clean.  
Confirm that Eye-Fi card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be used. Error accessing memory card.  
Use approved card.  
Check that terminals are clean.  
Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be read.  
Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX  
S6500.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
Yes  
No  
Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. If  
you need to keep copies of any images, make sure to  
select No and save the copies to a computer or other  
medium before formatting the memory card. Select Yes  
and press the kbutton to format the memory card.  
Memory card is full.  
Select smaller image size.  
Delete images.  
Insert new memory card.  
Remove memory card and use internal memory.  
Out of memory.  
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Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
Error occurred while saving image.  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
Camera has run out of file numbers.  
Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or  
memory card.  
E96,  
Image cannot be used for welcome screen.  
The following images cannot be registered as welcome  
screen.  
Image cannot be saved.  
Images captured at an Image mode setting of  
l 4608×2592  
Images captured using Easy panorama and 3D  
photography  
Images reduced to 320 × 240 size or smaller with  
cropping or small image editing  
Insufficient space to save a copy.  
Delete images from destination.  
200 images have already been added to album.  
Album is full. No further  
pictures can be added.  
Remove some images from album.  
Add to other albums.  
A voice memo cannot be attached to this file.  
Sound file cannot be  
saved.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Select an image captured with this camera.  
One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when  
the image was taken.  
Check the image in playback mode.  
A blink was detected in  
the picture just taken.  
Cannot edit selected image.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
Select images that support editing function.  
Movies cannot be edited.  
Time out error while saving movie on the memory card.  
Select memory card with faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie.  
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Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
No images in the internal memory or memory card.  
Remove the memory card from the camera to play  
back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.  
To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal  
memory to the memory card, press the dbutton to  
select Copy in the playback menu.  
Memory contains no  
images.  
No images have been added to the selected album.  
Add images to the album.  
Select an album to which images are added.  
No images are contained in the category selected in auto  
sort mode.  
Select the category containing the sorted images.  
File contains no image  
data.  
File not created with this camera.  
File cannot be viewed on this camera.  
View file using a computer or the devices used to create  
or edit this file.  
This file cannot be played  
back.  
All images are hidden.  
No images available for a slide show.  
This image cannot be  
deleted.  
Image is protected.  
Disable protection.  
Travel destination is in  
the current time zone.  
Destination in same time zone as home.  
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Cause/Solution  
A
Unable to create  
panorama.  
Could not shoot using easy panorama.  
Shooting with easy panorama may not be possible in the  
following situations.  
Unable to create  
panorama. Pan the  
camera in one direction  
only.  
When shooting does not end after a certain amount of  
time.  
When the camera is moved too fast.  
When the camera is not moved properly in the  
panorama direction.  
Unable to create  
panorama. Pan the  
camera more slowly.  
When taking 3D images, the first shot could not be  
successfully taken.  
Try shooting again.  
Shooting failed  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the  
subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, shooting  
may not be possible.  
When taking 3D images, the second shot could not be  
successfully taken after the first shot.  
Try shooting again. After taking the first shot, move the  
camera horizontally and frame the subject so that it is  
aligned with the guide.  
Failed to take second  
shot  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the  
subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, the second  
shot may not be taken.  
Failed to save the 3D images.  
Try shooting again.  
Delete unnecessary images.  
Failed to save 3D image  
3D images may not be created depending on the  
shooting conditions, such as when the subject is  
moving, dark, or low in contrast, and they cannot be  
saved.  
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Cause/Solution  
A
The memory card in the camera was removed while the  
camera and the smart device were wirelessly connected.  
The wireless connection has been aborted. Insert the  
memory card and establish a connection again.  
The memory card has  
been removed. Wi-Fi is  
now disabled.  
Could not receive the communication signal from the  
smart device. Set Wi-Fi network to On in Wi-Fi options  
in the setup menu, and wirelessly connect the camera  
and smart device again.  
109,  
No access  
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.  
109,  
Could not connect  
An HDMI, USB or audio/video cable was connected to  
the camera while the camera and smart device were  
wirelessly connected, the battery level became low, or  
the connection was aborted due to poor connectivity.  
Disconnect the cable and establish the wireless  
connection again.  
Wi-Fi connection  
terminated.  
109,  
Lens error.  
Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
Lens error  
Error occurred during communication with printer.  
Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable.  
Communications error  
System error  
Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.  
Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn  
camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-  
authorized service representative.  
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Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
Printer error.  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume  
and press the kbutton to resume printing.*  
Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.  
Printer error: check paper Load the specified paper size, select Resume, and press  
the kbutton to resume printing.*  
Paper has jammed in printer.  
Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press  
the kbutton to resume printing.*  
Printer error: paper jam  
No paper is loaded in printer.  
Printer error: out of paper Load the specified paper size, select Resume, and press  
the kbutton to resume printing.*  
Ink error.  
Printer error: check ink  
Printer error: out of ink  
Check ink, select Resume, and press the kbutton to  
resume printing.*  
Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty.  
Replace ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k  
button to resume printing.*  
An error occurred with the image file to be printed.  
Printer error: file corrupt Select Cancel and press the kbutton to cancel  
printing.  
*
See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
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Technical Notes and Index  
The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2  
The Battery......................................................................................................................F3  
Charging AC Adapter..................................................................................................F4  
Memory Cards................................................................................................................F5  
Cleaning and Storage.....................................................F6  
Cleaning...........................................................................................................................F6  
Storage .............................................................................................................................F6  
Troubleshooting.............................................................F7  
Specifications................................................................F17  
Approved Memory Cards ....................................................................................... F22  
Supported Standards............................................................................................... F23  
Index..............................................................................F25  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
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. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or  
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes  
or mouth.  
B Keep Dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card,  
or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
F2  
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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.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
B Notes About the Monitor  
Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99%  
of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these  
displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is  
not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.  
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.  
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
The Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) before use.  
Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do  
not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery  
performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking images on  
important occasions.  
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use.  
When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S6500 using the Charging AC Adapter  
EH-70P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or  
above 45°C (113°F).  
F3  
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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. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as  
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery  
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.  
If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it  
before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient  
temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold  
locations.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.  
When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use. This  
may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera  
on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.  
Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it  
to storage.  
After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in the  
included battery case and store it in a cool place.  
A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room  
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL19 battery.  
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.  
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.  
Charging AC Adapter  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) before use.  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-70P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another  
make or model of device.  
The EH-70P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other  
countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about  
plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
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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  
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.  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera  
before using them with this camera.  
Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the  
memory card. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to  
a computer before formatting.  
If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the camera is turned on,  
the memory card must be formatted. If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to  
delete, select No and press the kbutton. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. To  
format the memory card, select Yes.  
Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card, saving and deleting  
images, and copying images to a computer, otherwise data or the memory card itself may be  
damaged.  
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or  
battery.  
- Do not turn off the camera.  
- Do not disconnect the AC adapter.  
F5  
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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 blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral  
Lens  
motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges. If this fails,  
clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the  
Monitor  
monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.  
After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off  
Body  
any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry  
thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not  
covered by the warranty.  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the  
camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do  
not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following  
locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or  
radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the  
camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.  
For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (F3) in “Maximizing Camera  
F6  
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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.  
A
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.  
Note that although any data currently being recorded  
will be lost, data that have already been recorded will  
not be affected by removing or disconnecting the  
power source.  
The camera is on but does  
not respond.  
Confirm all connections.  
Off is selected for Charge by computer in the  
setup menu.  
105,  
When charging by connecting the camera to a  
computer, battery charging stops if the camera is  
turned off.  
When charging by connecting the camera to a  
computer, battery charging stops if the computer is  
suspended (sleeping), and the camera may turn off.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings,  
and status, charging the battery inserted in the  
camera may not be possible via computer  
connection.  
Battery inserted in the  
camera cannot be charged.  
Camera cannot be turned  
on.  
Battery is exhausted.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Battery is exhausted.  
The camera automatically turns off to save power if 104  
no operations are performed for an extended  
period of time.  
A
The camera or battery have become too cold and  
cannot operate properly.  
The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is 16  
connected while the camera is on.  
The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it 86, 91,  
Camera turns off without  
warning.  
to a computer or printer is disconnected.  
Reconnect the USB cable.  
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.  
Camera is off.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the power  
switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c  
button, or b(emovie-record) button.  
When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has  
charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB  
cable.  
Monitor is blank.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video  
cable or HDMI cable.  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Monitor is hard to read.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set”  
indicator flashes during shooting and movie  
recording. Images and movies saved before clock is  
set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2013  
00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date  
from the Time zone and date option in the setup  
menu.  
The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary  
watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of  
the camera clock with that of a more accurate  
timepiece and reset as required.  
Date and time of recording  
are not correct.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor.  
Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor  
settings in the setup menu.  
Time zone and date has not been set in the setup  
menu.  
Print date not available.  
Date not imprinted on  
images even when Print  
date is enabled.  
The current shooting mode is one that does not  
support Print date.  
The date cannot be imprinted on movies.  
Screen for setting time zone  
and date is displayed when  
camera is turned on.  
Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored  
to their default values.  
Camera settings reset.  
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and  
allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After  
the lamp flashes for three minutes, the camera will  
turn off automatically. Pressing the power switch also  
turns off the camera.  
Monitor turns off, and the  
power-on lamp flashes  
quickly.  
The camera may become hot when used for an  
extended period of time to shoot movies or send  
images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot  
environment; this is not a malfunction.  
Camera becomes hot.  
F9  
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Shooting Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.  
86, 91,  
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Cannot switch to shooting  
mode.  
The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode 17  
while connected to a power outlet via the  
Charging AC Adapter.  
When camera is in playback mode, press the A  
button, the shutter-release button, or the b(e  
movie-record) button.  
No image captured when  
the shutter-release button is  
pressed.  
When menus are displayed, press the dbutton.  
Battery is exhausted.  
When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the  
subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, the second  
shot may not be taken or the 3D image may not be  
saved.  
Cannot take 3D images.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro  
mode, or the Scene auto selector or Close-up  
scene mode.  
The intended subject is one with which autofocus 76  
does not perform well.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Turn camera off and then on again.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Use flash.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.  
Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.  
Use D (Best Shot Selector).  
45, 68,  
Images are blurred.  
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting 60  
(using the self-timer at the same time is more  
effective).  
Bright specks appear in  
images captured with flash.  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash mode  
setting to W (off).  
The flash mode is set to W (off).  
A scene mode with which the flash does not fire is 65  
selected.  
On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait  
menu.  
On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected for Smile 67  
timer in smart portrait menu.  
Flash does not fire.  
Another function that restricts flash is enabled.  
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following  
situations.  
-
When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night  
portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting  
(when HDR is set to On), Easy panorama, Pet  
portrait, or 3D photography is selected in  
scene mode  
Digital zoom cannot be  
used.  
-
-
When smart portrait mode is selected  
When Continuous in the shooting menu is set 68, E45  
to Multi-shot 16  
When AF area mode (E51) in the shooting  
-
menu is set to Subject tracking  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Another function that restricts the Image mode  
option is enabled.  
Image mode not available.  
Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound  
in setup menu. No sound is produced with some  
shooting modes and settings, even when On is  
selected.  
No sound when shutter is  
released.  
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.  
AF-assist illuminator does  
not light.  
Images appear smeared.  
Colors are unnatural.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
45, 68,  
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.  
The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO  
sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:  
Randomly spaced bright  
pixels (“noise”) appear in  
image.  
Using flash.  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
The flash mode is set to W (off).  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Increase ISO sensitivity.  
Images are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode or  
set the flash mode setting to  
X
(fill flash).  
Images are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When taking images with  
V (auto with red-eye  
reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye  
reduction in Night portrait scene mode, In-Camera Red  
Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye in  
rare cases. Use any scene mode other than Night  
portrait, and change the flash mode to any setting other  
Unexpected results when  
flash set to V (auto with  
red-eye reduction).  
than  
V
(auto with red-eye reduction) and try taking an  
image again.  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may 53  
not be softened.  
For images containing four or more faces, try using 84, E21  
the Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in  
the playback menu.  
Skin tones are not softened.  
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.  
When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red- 59  
eye reduction).  
When shooting in Night landscape, Night  
portrait, or Backlighting (when HDR is set to On)  
scene mode  
Saving images takes time.  
When the skin softening function is applied while  
shooting.  
When using continuous shooting mode  
When shooting with backlighting or when a very  
strong light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a  
ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting)  
may occur. Change the position of the light source, or  
frame the image so that the light source does not  
enter the frame and try again.  
A ring-shaped belt or  
rainbow-colored stripe  
appears in the monitor or  
images.  
F13  
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Playback Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File or folder was overwritten or renamed by  
computer or other make of camera.  
The COOLPIX S6500 is not able to play back movies  
recorded with another make or model of digital  
camera.  
File cannot be played back.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small  
pictures, or images that have been cropped to a  
size of 320 × 240 or smaller.  
3D images cannot be enlarged when the camera is 49  
connected via HDMI and they are played back in  
3D.  
The COOLPIX S6500 may not be able to zoom in on  
images captured with another make or model of  
digital camera.  
Cannot zoom in on image.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to images  
captured with other cameras. Voice memos  
attached to images using another camera cannot  
be played back on this camera.  
Cannot record voice  
memos.  
Editing functions used for still images are not  
available for movies.  
Confirm the conditions that are required for editing 84, E16,  
Cannot use quick retouch,  
D-Lighting, glamour  
retouch, small picture, or  
crop.  
images.  
Camera is unable to edit images captured with  
other cameras.  
The COOLPIX S6500 cannot rotate images captured  
with another make or model of digital camera, or  
ones captured with 3D photography.  
Cannot rotate image.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV 105, E99  
settings setup menu.  
Cables are connected to the HDMI micro connector 86, 91,  
Images are not displayed on  
TV.  
(Type D) and to the USB/audio/video output  
connector simultaneously.  
Memory card contains no images. Replace the  
memory card. Remove the memory card to play  
back images from the internal memory.  
E26,  
Album icons are reset to  
their default icons, images  
Data saved in the internal memory or on the memory  
added to albums cannot be card may not be played back correctly if overwritten  
displayed in favorite  
pictures mode.  
by a computer.  
The desired image was sorted into a category other 82, E10  
than the category currently displayed.  
Images saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX 82, E10  
S6500 and images copied using the Copy option  
cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.  
The saved images are not  
displayed in auto sort mode.  
Images saved in the internal memory or on the  
memory card may not be played back correctly if  
overwritten by a computer.  
Up to 999 images and movies in total can be added 82, E10  
to each category. If the desired category already  
contains 999 images or movies in total, new images  
or movies cannot be added.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm system requirements.  
Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2  
automatically. For more information about  
Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information  
contained in ViewNX 2.  
Nikon Transfer 2 does not  
start when camera is  
connected to a computer.  
With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the  
PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it  
may be impossible to print images when Auto is  
selected for the Charge by computer option in the E100  
setup menu. Set the Charge by computer option to  
Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.  
The PictBridge startup  
screen is not displayed  
when the camera is  
105,  
connected to a printer.  
Memory card contains no images. Replace the  
memory card.  
Remove the memory card to print images from the 19  
internal memory.  
Images captured using 3D photography cannot  
Images to be printed are not  
displayed.  
be printed.  
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the  
following situations, even when printing from a  
PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to  
select paper size.  
Cannot select paper size  
with camera.  
The printer does not support the paper sizes  
specified by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper size.  
F16  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
Number of effective pixels  
Image sensor  
16.0 million  
1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels  
Lens  
NIKKOR lens with 12× optical zoom  
4.5-54.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-300 mm lens in  
35 mm [135] format)  
Focal length  
f/-number  
f/3.1-6.5  
Construction  
8 elements in 8 groups (1 ED lens element)  
Digital zoom  
magnification  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1200 mm lens  
in 35mm [135] format)  
Vibration reduction  
Motion blur reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Lens shift  
Motion detection (still pictures)  
Contrast-detect AF  
[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)–,  
[T]: Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft)–∞  
Focus range  
Macro mode: Approx. 8 cm (3.2 in.)– (wide-angle position)  
(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)  
Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking,  
target finding AF  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating  
and 5-level brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical (compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical (compared to actual  
picture)  
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Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card  
DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliant  
File system  
Still pictures: JPEG  
3D images: MPO  
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV  
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)  
File formats  
16M (High) [4608 × 3456P]  
16M [4608 × 3456]  
8M [3264 × 2448]  
4M [2272 × 1704]  
2M [1600 × 1200]  
VGA [640 × 480]  
Image size  
(pixels)  
16:9 [4608 × 2592]  
ISO sensitivity  
(Standard output  
sensitivity)  
ISO 125-1600  
ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode)  
Exposure  
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital  
zoom 2× or more)  
Metering mode  
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 –  
+2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)  
Exposure control  
Shutter  
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter  
1/2000-1 s  
1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous  
shooting)  
Speed  
4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Aperture  
Range  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.1 and f/6.2 [W])  
Self-timer  
Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s  
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Flash  
Range (approx.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)  
[W]: 0.5–4.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–13 ft)  
[T]: 1.5–2.0 m (5 ft–6 ft 6 in.)  
Flash control  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Interface  
Data transfer protocol  
Video output  
MTP, PTP  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i  
HDMI output  
Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB)  
HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output)  
I/O terminal  
Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian,  
Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian,  
Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian,  
Vietnamese  
Supported languages  
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included)  
AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)  
Power sources  
Charging time  
Approx. 3 h (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-70P and when  
no charge remains)  
Battery life1  
Still pictures  
Approx. 150 shots when using EN-EL19  
Approx. 25 min when using EN-EL19  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
Movies (actual battery  
life for recording)2  
Tripod socket  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
Approx. 95.4 × 58.3 × 26.3 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 1.1 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Approx. 153 g (5.4 oz) (including battery and SD memory card)  
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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)  
IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK  
IEEE 802.11g: OFDM  
IEEE 802.11n: OFDM  
Communications  
protocols  
Range (line of sight)  
Operating frequency  
Approx. 10 m (11 yd)  
2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels)  
IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps  
IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps  
IEEE 802.11n: 20 Mbps  
Data rates (actual  
measured values)  
Security  
WPA2  
Access protocols  
Infrastructure  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient  
temperature of 23 3°C (73.4 5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products  
Association (CIPA).  
1
Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring  
the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following  
test conditions: P 4608×3456 selected for Image mode, zoom adjusted with each shot, and  
flash fired with every other shot. Movie recording time assumes that d 1080P/30p is  
selected for Movie options. Figures may vary with use, the interval between shots, and the  
length of time menus and images are displayed.  
2
Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end  
before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.  
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh  
0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)  
Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
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)  
Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug  
adapter)  
For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 59 × 63 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.5 in.)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
For Korea: Approx. 55 × 59 × 66.5 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.7 in.)  
Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz) (excluding plug adapter)  
For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 72 g (2.6 oz)  
B Specifications  
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.  
The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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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.  
SDXC memory  
SD memory card  
SDHC memory card 2  
card 3  
64 GB, 128 GB  
64 GB  
SanDisk  
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB1  
2 GB1  
2 GB1  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
64 GB  
64 GB, 128 GB  
1
2
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device  
supports 2 GB cards.  
SDHC compliant.  
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the  
device supports SDHC.  
SDXC compliant.  
3
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the  
device supports SDXC.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera  
performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.  
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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 images to be  
printed from print orders saved on memory cards.  
Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is  
a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color  
reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer  
industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the  
camera to a computer.  
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. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.  
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
See http://www.mpegla.com  
.
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Trademark Information  
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple  
Inc.  
Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.  
SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
PictBridge is a trademark.  
HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc.  
All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided  
with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
holders.  
FreeType License (FreeType2)  
Portions of this software are copyright (c) 2013 The FreeType Project  
(“www.freetype.org”). All rights reserved.  
MIT License (Harfbuzz)  
Portions of this software are copyright (c) 2013 The Harfbuzz Project (“http://  
www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz”). All rights reserved.  
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Index  
Symbols  
Numerics  
A Auto mode........................................ 26, 38  
x Scene mode................................................. 40  
D Special effects mode ............................... 51  
F Smart portrait mode............................... 53  
cPlayback mode................................ 32, 82  
h Favorite pictures mode......... 82, E6  
F Auto sort mode........................ 82, E10  
C List by date mode................... 82, E12  
z Setup menu................................................. 104  
g(Telephoto)...................................................... 29  
f(Wide-angle)................................................. 29  
iPlayback zoom .............................................. 80  
hThumbnail display ................................... 81  
jHelp.................................................................... 41  
A Shooting mode button................ 5, 26  
cPlayback button ................................. 5, 32  
b(emovie-record) button ........... 5, 96  
dbutton .............. 6, 67, 84, 99, 104  
lDelete button............................ 34, E70  
mFlash mode ..................................................... 57  
nSelf-timer......................................................... 60  
pMacro mode ................................................. 62  
oExposure compensation...................... 64  
R .............................................................. 49  
3D photography s....................................... 49  
3D pictures........................................................... 49  
A
AC adapter ....................................... 25, E113  
AF area mode................................... 68, E51  
AF assist..................................... 3, 104, E92  
Album................................................................. E9  
Aperture value ..................................................... 31  
Audio/video cable........................ 87, E26  
Audio/video-in jack ..................... 87, E26  
Auto flash............................................................... 58  
Auto mode................................................. 26, 38  
Auto off................................... 25, 104, E95  
Auto sort menu.............................. 84, E10  
Auto sort mode............................... 82, E10  
Autofocus  
......................... 63, 69, 99, E55, E80  
Autofocus mode  
.................................... 69, 99, E55, E80  
B
Backlighting o ................................................. 46  
Battery................................................. 14, 16, 22  
Battery chamber................................................... 5  
Battery charger.............................. 17, E113  
Battery latch.......................................................... 14  
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Battery level indicator..................................... 24  
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
.................................................................... 5, 14, 18  
Beach Z................................................................. 43  
Best Shot Selector......................... 45, E46  
Black and white copy n ............................. 46  
Black-and-white............................. 68, E50  
Blink proof.......................................... 69, E59  
Blink warning.............................. 105, E102  
Brightness....................................... 104, E86  
BSS.......................................................... 45, E46  
Button sound.............................................. E94  
C
Charge by computer ............. 105, E100  
Charge lamp.................................................. 5, 17  
Charger............................................... 16, E113  
Charging AC Adapter..................................... 16  
Choose key picture .... 85, E13, E73  
Close-up k......................................................... 44  
Color options................................... 68, E50  
Compression ratio ................................... E40  
Computer..................................................... 87, 91  
Connector cover................................................... 3  
Continuous ....................................... 68, E45  
Copying images.............................. 84, E71  
Crop.................................................................. E24  
Cross process o................................................ 51  
Cyanotype ......................................... 68, E50  
D
Date ......................................... 20, 104, E83  
Date and time ................... 20, 104, E83  
Date format........................................ 21, E83  
Daylight.......................................................... E42  
Daylight saving time......... 21, 22, E85  
Delete................................ 34, E15, E70  
Digital zoom.................................. 104, E93  
Direct print........................................ 87, E29  
D-Lighting.......................................... 84, E20  
DPOF.................................................................. F23  
DPOF print.................................................... E36  
DSCN............................................................... E111  
Dusk/dawn i .................................................... 43  
E
Easy panorama p........................... 47, E2  
Easy panorama playback............. 47, E5  
EH-70P...................................................................... 16  
EN-EL19......................................................... 14, 16  
Exposure compensation.............................. 64  
Extension...................................................... E111  
Eye-Fi upload.............................. 105, E106  
Eyelet for camera strap..................................... 3  
F
Face detection.................................................... 73  
Face priority....................................... 68, E51  
Favorite pictures................................ 85, E6  
Favorite pictures menu ................ 84, E7  
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Favorite pictures mode................ 82, E6  
File name...................................................... E111  
Fill flash.................................................................... 58  
Fireworks show m........................................... 45  
Firmware version....................... 105, E110  
Fixed range auto....................................... E49  
Flash ................................................................... 3, 57  
Flash lamp ...................................................... 5, 57  
Flash mode ................................................ 57, 58  
Flash off................................................................... 58  
Focus........................................... 30, 68, E51  
Focus area.............................................................. 30  
Focus indicator...................................................... 9  
Focus lock.............................................................. 77  
Folder name............................................... E111  
Food u .................................................................... 45  
Format internal memory........ 105, E96  
Format memory cards  
HDMI cable................................................... E26  
HDMI device control.............................. E99  
HDMI micro connector..................................... 3  
HDR........................................................................... 46  
Help ........................................................................... 41  
High key G............................................................ 51  
High-contrast monochrome F............... 51  
High-speed continuous............ 68, E45  
HS movie......................... 99, E75, E77  
I
Identifier........................................................ E111  
Image copy................................................... E71  
Image mode..................................... 68, E40  
Image review................................ 104, E86  
Image size.......................................... 68, E40  
Imprinting date and time.................... E88  
Internal memory................................................ 19  
Internal memory indicator  
..................................................... 19, 105, E96  
Formatting ........................... 19, 105, E96  
FSCN................................................................ E111  
Full-frame playback ......................................... 32  
Full-time AF ........ 69, 99, E55, E80  
G
Glamour retouch............................ 84, E21  
H
HDMI................................................................ E99  
HDMI 3D output....................................... E99  
............................................... 9, 11, 24, 32, 96  
ISO sensitivity................................... 68, E49  
J
JPG.................................................................... E111  
L
Landscape c..................................................... 42  
Language......................................... 105, E98  
Lens.............................................................. 3, F17  
Lens cover................................................................. 3  
List by date menu.......................... 84, E12  
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List by date mode.......................... 82, E12  
Low key H............................................................. 51  
M
Number of exposures remaining  
.................................................................. 24, E41  
O
Macro mode......................................................... 62  
Memory capacity............................................... 24  
Memory card........................................................ 18  
Memory card slot.............................................. 18  
Microphone............................................................. 3  
Monitor................................................. 5, 8, F6  
Monitor settings ......................... 104, E86  
Motion detection........................ 104, E91  
MOV................................................................. E111  
Movie editing ................................ 101, E38  
Movie length.................................... 96, E76  
Movie menu..................................... 99, E74  
Movie options................................. 99, E74  
Movie playback ............................................... 100  
Movie recording ............................ 96, E74  
MPO................................................................. E111  
Multi selector................................................... 5, 6  
Multi-shot 16............................................... E46  
Museum l .......................................................... 45  
N
Open with HS footage............... 99, E80  
Optical zoom ....................................................... 29  
Optional accessories............................ E113  
P
Painting h............................................................. 51  
Panorama Maker................................................ 90  
Paper size ................................... E33, E34  
Party/indoor f.................................................. 43  
Pet portrait auto release .............................. 48  
Pet portrait O.................................................... 48  
Photo info....................................... 104, E86  
PictBridge.......................... 87, E29, F23  
Playback................................. 32, 100, E69  
Playback menu ............................... 84, E60  
Playback mode........................................ 32, 82  
Playback zoom.................................................... 80  
Pop l.................................................................... 51  
Portrait b............................................................... 41  
Power............................................................. 24, 25  
Power switch .................................... 3, 24, 25  
Power-on lamp................................ 3, 24, 25  
Preset manual............................................. E43  
Pre-shooting cache  
Night landscape j........................................ 44  
Night portrait e................................................ 42  
Nikon Transfer 2 ...................................... 90, 92  
Nostalgic sepia E............................................ 51  
.............................................. 68, E45, E48  
Pressing halfway................................................. 31  
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Print ................ 84, E32, E34, E60  
Print date.............................. 22, 104, E88  
Print order.......................................... 84, E60  
Print order date option  
............................................... 22, E61, E63  
Printer................................................... 87, E29  
Protect.................................................. 84, E65  
Q
Quick effects........ 33, 39, E18, E56  
Quick retouch.................................. 84, E20  
R
Rechargeable Li-ion battery............. 14, 16  
Recording movies......................... 96, E74  
Recording slow motion movies  
............................................... 99, E75, E77  
Red-eye reduction............................................ 58  
Remove from favorites .................. 85, E8  
Reset all .......................................... 105, E107  
Rotate image ................................... 84, E68  
RSCN................................................................ E111  
S
Scene auto selector x ................................. 41  
Scene mode .............................................. 40, 41  
Selective color I .............................................. 51  
Self-timer................................................................ 60  
Self-timer lamp............................................ 3, 61  
Sepia...................................................... 68, E50  
Sequence display options  
................................................ 85, E13, E73  
Setup menu....................................................... 104  
Shooting........................................... 26, 28, 30  
Shooting menu .............................. 68, E40  
Shooting mode.................................................. 26  
Shutter sound............................................. E94  
Shutter speed....................................................... 31  
Shutter-release button .......................... 3, 30  
Single.................................................... 68, E45  
Single AF............... 69, 99, E55, E80  
Skin softening........................ 55, 69, E57  
Slide show ........................................ 84, E64  
Slow sync ............................................................... 58  
Small picture.................................... 84, E23  
Smart portrait menu.................... 67, E57  
Smart portrait mode........................................ 53  
Smile timer........................................ 69, E58  
Snow z.................................................................. 43  
Soft D...................................................................... 51  
Sound settings............................. 104, E94  
Speaker....................................................................... 3  
Special effects mode........................................ 51  
Sports d................................................................ 42  
SSCN................................................................ E111  
Standard color................................. 68, E50  
Strap............................................................................. 5  
Subject tracking............................. 68, E54  
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Sunset h............................................................... 43  
Super vivid k ....................................................... 51  
T
Wireless LAN.................. 105, 107, E104  
Z
Zoom........................................................................ 29  
Zoom control............................................... 3, 29  
Zoom in................................................................... 29  
Zoom out............................................................... 29  
Target finding AF................. 68, 75, E53  
Time difference ........................... 104, E83  
Time zone ........................................... 22, E83  
Toy camera effect 1 m.................................. 51  
Toy camera effect 2 n................................. 51  
Tripod socket......................................... 5, F19  
TV ............................................................ 87, E26  
TV settings ....................................... 105, E99  
U
USB cable ................................. 86, 91, E30  
USB/audio/video output connector  
.................................... 86, 91, E26, E29  
V
Vibration reduction................... 104, E90  
Video mode................................................. E99  
ViewNX 2 ................................................................ 88  
Vivid color.......................................... 68, E50  
Voice memo..................................... 84, E69  
Volume .............................................. 101, E69  
W
WAV................................................................. E111  
Welcome screen......................... 104, E82  
White balance ................................. 68, E42  
Wi-Fi options................. 105, 107, E104  
Wind noise reduction.................. 99, E81  
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