Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

COOLPIX S52c

Lens cover closed
Built-in flash..30 F (Picture Mail) button (COOLPIX S52c only). 41 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide Antenna (COOLPIX S52c only). 47 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide Wireless LAN LED (COOLPIX S52c only). 47 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide
Shutter-release button.. 26 Power-on lamp.. 22, 107 Power switch... 15 Built-in microphone.. 50, 60, 64 b (one-touch portrait) button. 42 D-Lighting button.. 47 Lens...114, 126 Self-timer lamp.. 32, 115 AF-assist illuminator..27, 105, 115

12 Lens cover

Attaching the Camera Strap
e (mode) button.8 Speaker.. 50, 63, 66 Zoom buttons.. 25 f (wide).. 25 g (tele).. 25 h (thumbnail playback).. 44 i (playback zoom).. 45 j (help)... 11 Indicator lamp.. 64 Flash lamp.. 31 c (shooting/playback) button..8, 28 Eyelet for camera strap..4 k (apply selection) button..9 10
Rotary multi selector..9 l (delete) button.. 28, 29, 50, 63 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.14, 20
11 d button.. 11, 82, Monitor...Battery latch..14, Memory card slot..Battery chamber..Multi connector.. 69, 71, Tripod socket

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 103).

Shooting

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9 Shooting mode*..22, 35, 36, 42, 60 Macro mode.. 33 Zoom indicator.. 25, 33 Focus indicator... 26 Flash mode.. 30 Flash indicator.. 31 Internal memory indicator.. 23 Battery level indicator.. 22 ISO sensitivity.. 31, 13
Date not set indicator. 117 Time zone indicator.. 100 Date imprint.. 104 Number of exposures remaining (still pictures)...22 Movie length...60 Focus area..26, 89 Focus area (Face Priority).42 Exposure compensation value.34 Image mode..83 Color options..88 White balance mode..85 Continuous shooting mode.87
10 Vibration reduction icon.. Self-timer indicator.. 32
* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

Playback

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Date of recording... 18 Time of recording... 18 Internal memory indicator.. 28 Battery level indicator.. 22 File number and type.. 113 List by date guide... 51 Volume indicator.. 50, 63 Voice memo recording guide. 50 Voice memo playback guide. 50
11 Movie playback indicator.D-Lighting icon...Voice memo icon...Image mode*..Small picture..Protect icon..Print-order icon...80 Picture Bank pictures icon 18 (COOLPIX S52c only). 45 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide 19 Movie option*..63
Current frame number/ 10 total number of frames.. 28 Movie length... 63 * Differs according to the selected option.

Basic Operations

The c (shooting/playback) Button
Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode.

The e (mode) Button

Press e during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or during playback to display the playback-mode selection menu. Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to choose the desired mode. Press c to switch between the mode-selection menus for shooting mode and playback mode.
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
3 Auto mode.. 22 High-sensitivity shooting mode. 35 Scene mode... 5 6
Voice recording mode.. 64 Movie mode.. 60 Setup mode... 97
Playback-mode Selection Menu

COOLPIX S52

Playback mode... 28 Pictmotion mode... 54 List by date mode.. 51 Audio playback mode. 66
Setup mode... 97 Picture Bank mode (COOLPIX S52c only). 44 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide
The Rotary Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selection.

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu Select options* Display n (self-timer) (A 32) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A 34) guide Apply selection Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

Flash mode

For Playback

Select previous picture*

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Select next picture*

* Pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.

For the Menu Screen

Select options1 Return display to the previous screen Apply selection (advance display to next screen)2
Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit
Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left in shooting/playback-mode selection menu (A 8) or icons menu (A 98) will choose the items. Pressing right in text menus (A 98) advances display to the next screen.

Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch while the power-on lamp (green) is on. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28).

Note on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, The Battery (A 115), before using the battery.
Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode, the monitor will dim to save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (A 107). Pressing the power switch, or the shutter-release button, while the monitor is off in standby mode will reactivate the monitor.
Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)
If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) before the first use or when the battery is running low.
Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. Turn off the camera.
If the power-on lamp (green) is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera. You cannot charge the battery while the camera is turned on.
Connect the AC adapter to the cameras multi connector 2.
The multi connector should be fully inserted.
Plug the power cable into an outlet 3.
The AC adapter power-on lamp will light 4.
Charging the Battery After Setting the Cameras Clock
When the cameras built-in clock has not been set, the battery begins charging when the AC adapter is connected. Once the clock is set, Picture Bank will start when the AC adapter is connected, and the camera will attempt to upload pictures to the my Picturetown server. Press k to cancel picture upload and charge the battery. Picture Bank can be set so that it does not start automatically when the AC adapter is connected. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for more information on Picture Bank.
The battery begins charging.
The power-on lamp (orange) will blink, and the battery will start charging. The power-on lamp (orange) stops blinking when charging is complete. A fully exhausted battery will recharge in about two hours. The following chart explains power-on lamp status while the AC adapter is connected to the COOLPIX S52c. Power-on lamp Blinks (orange) On (orange) On (green) Battery charging. Battery fully charged. The camera is on. Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F) to charge the battery. If the lamp flickers rapidly, the AC adapter is not correctly inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the AC adapter or replace the battery. Description

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased with shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 2000 depending upon the brightness of the subject.
Enter high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting B (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Frame the subject and take the picture.

High sensitivity

Notes on High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 105) off when using a tripod. Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy. Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.
Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Settings can be changed for flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34). Pressing d in high-sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in shooting menu (except ISO Sensitivity) (A 82).

Shooting in Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close up l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight

Setting the Scene Mode

Enter scene mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting C (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.
Press d to display the scene menu screen, and choose the desired scene and press k.
Scene menu Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape Close up Exit
Frame the subject and take the picture.

Image Mode

A Image mode (A 83) can be set in the scene menu. Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie menu).
Scene menu Museum Fireworks show Copy Backlight Image mode Exit

Features

b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Digital zoom cannot be applied. X V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto*

Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 44) playback mode and press d.
The playback menu is displayed.
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Small pic. and press k.
To cancel creating a small copy and return to shooting mode, press d.
Playback menu Small pic. Copy
Choose the desired copy size and press k.

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A new, smaller copy is created. To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press k.
No Yes Create small picture file?
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Use the cameras built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28).

Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is hold down. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. During recording, o and p blink in the monitor display.

Playing Voice Memos

Press k while a picture with a voice memo attached is displayed in full-frame playback mode to play voice memo. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or k is pressed again. Pictures with voice memos can be recognized by the q and p icons. Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo attached and press l. Use the rotary multi selector to choose w and press k. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

Voice Memos

When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted. If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, a new voice memo cannot be recorded. To modify the existing voice memo, delete only the existing voice memo and then record a new voice memo. This camera cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures taken with another make or model of camera.

Viewing Pictures by Date

In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. In fullframe playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When d is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Enter list by date mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting C (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

List by date

Choose the desired date and press k.
Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.
List by date 20/05/2008 15/05/2008 Others
The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame playback mode. Press f in full-frame playback mode to return to the date list.

2 Effects

Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose Effects and press the rotary multi selector K to choose an effect. Effects are displayed in the following order: Motion Moody Pro-slow Pro-fast Classic Motion. Press g (j) to preview selected style on the left side of the monitor.
Effects High-speed Motion Random Fit to music length Auto select 30 Exit

3 Playback Order

Rotate the rotary multi selector to display Playback order, and press the rotary multi selector K. Choose Random (default setting) or Play in order. Random: Play back pictures in random order. Play in order: Play back pictures in order recorded.
Playback order High-speed Motion Random Fit to music length Auto select 30 Exit

4 Playback Duration

Rotate the rotary multi selector to display Playback duration Playback duration, and press the rotary multi High-speed Motion selector K. Choose Fit to music length Random (default setting) or Show all images. Fit to music length Fit to music length: Play background track once, Auto select 30 Exit repeating or omitting pictures as necessary. Show all images: Repeat background track until all pictures have been played at least once.

5 Selected Images

Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose Select Select images images and press the rotary multi selector K to High-speed Motion choose an option. Options are displayed in the Random following order: Auto select 30 (default setting) Fit to music length Auto select 50 Auto select 100 Auto Auto select 30 select 200 No auto select Auto select 30. Exit For example, if Auto select 30 is selected, the last 30 pictures are chosen for the Pictmotion movie. This number can be changed, however, when creating a customized Pictmotion movie. When View images is selected in the picture selection screen (A 55, step1), the number of pictures selected in step 4 will be used.
Viewing Pictmotion Movies
Enter Pictmotion playback mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k.
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired Pictmotion movie and press k.

Choose Play and press k.

Playback starts. If Loop is selected, the movie will repeat automatically. To select or deselect Loop, choose Loop and press k. Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume. To pause the movie, press k during playback.

Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.
Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. S52 or S52c is displayed.
Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default settings, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures. Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer. To transfer pictures stored in the cameras internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 68, 96).
Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files
Navigate to the folder on the computers hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.

Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 129) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing using Print set option (A 80).
Connect to printer (A 75)
Print pictures one at a time (A 76)
Print multiple pictures (A 77)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures: Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printers card slot Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your cameras print set menu (A 80).

B White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as white balance. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.
a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions, see Preset Manual (A 86) for details. c d e f g Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Cloudy Use when shooting under overcast skies. Flash Use with the flash.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

Flash Mode

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the rotary multi selector to choose bPreset manual in the white balance menu, and press k.

The camera zooms in.

White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit

Choose Measure.

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press k.

Preset manual

Cancel Measure Exit
Frame the reference object.

Reference object frame

Press k to measure the white balance value.
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (A 9) To exit the setup menu, press e.

a Menus

Select a format for menu display.
Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format.
Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint
Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names Menu names

Menus Menus

c Welcome Screen
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
Disable welcome (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 92), and press k. As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted. Copies created at a size of or smaller using the crop (A 48) or small picture (A 49) function, cannot be used.

d Date

Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See step 6 and 7 of the section, Setting Display Language, Date, and Time (A 19) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (A 102) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Time zone and press k.
The time zone menu is displayed.

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Date Time zone

Choose x and press k.

The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. If daylight saving time is in effect, use the rotary multi selector to choose Daylight saving and press k, and then press H. The time is automatically advanced one hour.

Time zone

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Press K.

The new city time zone menu is displayed.

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Choose the travel destination time zone and press k.
The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

New city time zone

EDT:New York Toronto, Lima Back Time zone
London,Casablanca Daylight saving EDT:New York Daylight saving

The Clock Battery

The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter (available separately from Nikon) is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.

w (Home Time Zone)

i Sound Settings

Adjust the following sound settings.
Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.

j Record Orientation

Choose whether or not camera orientation is recorded with shooting.
Auto (default setting) Camera orientation information is recorded when shooting. Pictures will be automatically rotated in playback mode. The following three orientations are recorded:
Landscape (wide) orientation Off
Camera rotated 90 clockwise
Camera rotated 90 counterclockwise
Camera orientation is not recorded. With playback, pictures are always displayed in wide (landscape) orientation. Picture orientation information can be modified from the Rotate image option in the playback menu (A 95).
Notes on Record Orientation
When shooting with the shutter-release button held down, camera orientation information is fixed at that of the first picture in each burst, and the same orientation information is recorded with all pictures in the burst. When pictures are taken with the lens pointing up or down, camera orientation information may not be accurately recorded.

k Auto Off

If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera enters standby mode (A 15) to reduce drain on the batteries. The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. To exit from standby mode, press the power switch or the shutter-release button. Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed from 30s, 1m (default setting), 5m, and 30m.

Notes on Auto Off

Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for three minutes when 30s or 1m is selected for Auto off and menus are displayed, for up to 30 minutes during slide show and Pictmotion movie playback, and for 30 minutes when an AC adapter is connected.
l Format Memory/m Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Format memory WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format

Formatting a Memory Card

When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format card option appears in the setup menu.
Format card WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device.

Keep Dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

Do Not Drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
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.
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 CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.
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 charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the products internal circuitry.
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.
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 recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 32, 105) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:

The Battery

Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 12, 16). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C (32 F) or above 40 C (104 F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F). 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. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures 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. When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 C / 59 to 77 F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage. 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. Technical Notes

Problem Cannot create or play Pictmotion movie Cause/Solution Camera may be unable to create Pictmotion movies from pictures recorded by another make or model of camera. Camera may be unable to play Pictmotion movies created by another make or model of camera. Another make or model of camera may be unable to play Pictmotion movies created with this camera. Another make or model of camera may be unable to create Pictmotion movies from pictures recorded with this camera. Memory card contains no background tracks. If background tracks were deleted when memory card was formatted, or memory card has been replaced, copy tracks to card again. User-defined music tracks copied to a memory card used in another make or model of camera may not be supported. Format or replace the memory card, and copy tracks to the memory card again. Choose correct video mode. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera or the printer automatically selects the page size. Use the printer to select page size. A
Custom Pictmotion music tracks are not listed

20, 107

Pictures not displayed on television

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Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected
Cannot transfer Pictmotion movies Pictmotion movies cannot be transferred to Mac OS. Pictures to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera

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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S52/S52c Digital Camera
Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media Compact digital camera 9.0 million 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 9.30 million 3 Zoom-Nikkor lens 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm) f/3.34.elements in 9 groups Up to 4 (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx. 456mm) Lens shift Contrast-detect AF 30 cm (11 in.) to Macro mode: 4 cm (1.5 in.) to (middle zoom position) Auto (5-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); max. output: 4,300 W 3.0 in., Approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical

Internal memory (approx. 38 MB) SD (Secure Digital) memory cards File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant File formats Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV Image size (pixels) 3,456 2,592 High (3456P)/Normal (3456) 2,592 1,944 Normal (2592) 2,048 1,536 Normal (2048) 1,PC screen (1024) TV screen (640) ISO sensitivity ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (Standard output sensitivity) Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 800)
Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminal Supported languages
224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom) [W]: 0.6 to 16.6 EV [T]: 1.3 to 17.3 EV Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/20001 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) Electronically-controlled preset aperture 2 steps (f/3.3 and f/6.6 [W]) Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration [W]: 0.3 to 5.5 m (11 in. to 18 ft.) [T]: 0.3 to 3.5 m (11 in. to 11 ft.) TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Hi-Speed USB MTP, PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Multi connector Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish One EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied) AC Adapter EH-63 Approx. 200 shots (EN-EL8) COOLPIX S52: Approx. 21 mm (3.6 2.3 0.8 in.) (excluding projections) COOLPIX S52c: Approx. 97.21 mm (3.8 2.3 0.8 in.) (excluding projections) Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) (without battery and SD memory card) 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Less than 85 % (no condensation)
Power sources Battery life* Dimensions (W H D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity
Wireless (COOLPIX S52c only) Standards Communications protocols Range (line of sight) Operating frequency Data rates Security Access protocols IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communications systems) IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11b: DSSS Approx. 50 m (98 ft.) (varies with location and weather) 24122462 MHz (11 channels) IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps TKIP, 128/64-bit (104/40-bit) WEP, AES Infrastructure

incredible digital
Midnight Black Crimson Red

Effective Megapixels

Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens

Huge, Bright LCD Screen

Optical Image Stabilization

ISO Capability

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747-3064 nikonusa.com / 1800-Nikon-UX
CDP-S52-01-04/08 / 08-115

Key Features

9.0 Effective Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16x20 inches 3x Optical zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens for incredibly sharp, clear images Optical VR image stabilization, say goodbye to blurry pictures ISO 3200 capability Huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD for easy composing and sharing of your pictures Pictmotion, in camera slide show to your music Nikon In-Camera Innovations mproved Face-Priority AF I Nikons face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces faster than ever In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again -Lighting rescues dark or backlit D images by improving brightness and detail where needed

Pictmotion

Pictmotion lets users select favorite images and movies, then combine them with music (5 pieces per-installed, 10 pieces loadable) and visual styles to create an entertaining audiovisual show for enjoyment anywhere. Now offering VGA quality, Pictmotion offers even clearer display when viewed through TV output.
In-camera slideshow with music
In-Camera Premium Features!

VR optical stabilization

Face-Priority AF Automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces to ensure superb portraits with clear, crisp focus.
without vibration reduction with vibration reduction
Make camera shake a thing of the past. Incorporating highly effective optical lens shift VR image stabilization into slim, compact dimensions, the COOLPIX S52c and S52 produce sharper, more satisfactory shots.

ISO 3200 capability

High sensitivity up to 3200 creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower light conditions. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye.
Huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD monitor
versatility reaches new heights
share your experience like never before
A huge, bright LCD monitor makes it a cinch to compose shots and play them back anywhere, while an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle makes it easy for everyone to gather round for a good look. High contrast and the advantage of anti-reflection coating ensure clear viewing, even in direct sunlight and an acrylic panel protects again scratches and fingerprints.
D-Lighting Compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed, without affecting properly exposed areas. Bring Your Circle Closer. FREE photo storage and sharing