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Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you 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. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your 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 YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer. Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. Exif Version 2.2 Your camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5600 (E5600)/COOLPIX4600 (E4600) digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. Before You Begin This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
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Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual may differ from the actual display.
Internal Memory and SD Memory Card
This camera uses both an internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the memory or to format the memory, remove the memory card first. Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: 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. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/

Parts of the Camera

Power-on lamp (Q 12) Shutter-release button (Q 7)

Power switch (Q 12)

P Auto (Q 16) Choose this mode to take pictures. Select from six shooting menus to achieve the desired effect. Before You Begin
W Movie (Q 60-64) Choose from three kinds of movies. Make movies with sound using the E5600, or using E4600 for silent movies only.
e Scene (Q 28, 35) Choose from twelve "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.
i Portrait Assist f Setup (Q 87) Choose this mode to display the SETUP menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. N Landscape Assist j Sports Assist m Night Portrait Assist Use framing assist to help compose pictures suited to a particular type of subject (Q 28-34).

Navigating the Menus

The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.
Move cursor up. Press center (I) to make selection. Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left.
Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection.

Move cursor down.

The Shutter-Release Button
Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

First Steps

Inserting Batteries
Your camera uses: LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries (2), or Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (2), or ZR6 (AA) nickel manganese batteries (2), or FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries (2)
Open the battery-chamber cover
Slide the battery-chamber cover latch as illustrated ( ), pull the battery-chamber cover ( ) and open ( ).

AA batteries

Insert the batteries
Insert the batteries as shown in the label inside the battery chamber.
Close the battery-chamber cover
Close the battery-chamber cover ( ) and slide it in until it latches ( ). Be sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched.

[IMPORTANT] Battery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the SET-UP menu. The default setting is the type of the included batteries. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (Q 102).

Step 3 - Focus and Shoot During Recording
While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the green (AF) lamp blinks, and the < icon lights or the memory icon }// blinks. You can continue to take pictures until the < icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while picture are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage).
Focusing on Off-Center Subjects: Focus Lock
If your subject is not at the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, your picture may be out of focus. To focus on an off-center subject:
Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. Check the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator glow steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Recompose the picture Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, recompose your picture. Do not change the distance between the camera and your subject while focus lock is in effect. If your subject moves, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance. Take the picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
Step 4 - View the Results (Full-screen Playback Mode)

Press the x button

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View pictures in the monitor
To view additional pictures, press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures, press and hold the multi selector. O: @ (voice memo recording guide) is displayed (E5600 only). To cancel full-screen playback and return to shooting mode, press the x button again.

Erase 1 image (s)?

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Flash Range

Flash range varies with zoom position. The range at minimum zoom is 0.4 - 3.3m (14 - 1010) and 0.4 - 2.0 m (14 - 67) at maximum zoom.

Close-Ups

The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 40 cm (14). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

Flash Mode Selection

In P (auto) mode, the camera "remembers" the current flash mode setting even when the camera is turned off. The most recent setting will automatically be restored whenever the mode dial is set to P unless the Reset all option in the SET-UP menu is used to restore the default setting (Q 100). Depending on the shooting mode selected, the flash mode may change automatically when you choose a new shooting mode (Q 28-41).
Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer
When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

Self-timer

OFF ON OFF

OFF ON

Display Self-timer menu.
Highlight ON (to exit without changing mode, wait for a while or press multi selector to left).
Exit menu. Self-timer icon is displayed in monitor.
Frame picture and start timer. Countdown timer shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken.
Focus and exposure lock when the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. Stopping the Self-Timer
To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press the shutter-release button.

The Self-Timer

The self-timer is not available in some shooting modes (Q 28-41).
Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6).

Macro close-up

Display Macro close-up menu.
Highlight ON (to exit without changing setting, wait for a while or press multi selector to left).
Exit menu. & icon appears in monitor when camera is in macro close-up.
Frame picture. If zoom indicator and & icon are displayed in green, camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm/1.6.

Macro Close-up Mode

At short ranges, the viewfinder does not show the image that will appear in the final picture. Use the monitor for close-ups. In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. Macro close-up is not available in some shooting modes (Q 28-41).

Assist and Scene Modes Help
Pressing O(T) button when displaying the assist or scene menu displays the help for the selected assist or scene.
PORTRAIT Use for portrait pictures, create soft skin tone effects.

:Exit :Set :Back

Framing Assist
The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. To use framing assist, rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and follow the steps below.

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT CLOSE-UP
After selecting mode, display framing assist menu.
Choose composition type. Current selection shown by large icon and caption.
Make selection to return to shooting mode. Framing guide appears in monitor.
When taking pictures, position subject or subjects in framing guide as described on following pages.

Using the Guides

Your subject does not have to fit exactly in the framing guides. When framing pictures, pay attention to your surroundings; be careful not to trip and fall.

i Portrait Assist

i (portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps you frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits.
i PORTRAIT No guides are displayed in monitor. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame; focus lock can be used to focus on off-center subjects.

PORTRAIT LEFT

9 PORTRAIT LEFT Use to compose shot with subject centered in left half of frame. Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.

PORTRAIT RIGHT

0 PORTRAIT RIGHT Use to compose shot with subject centered in right half of frame. Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. : PORTRAIT CLOSE-UP Use to compose shot with your subject's face positioned in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide. [ PORTRAIT COUPLE Use to compose shot with two subjects positioned side-by-side. Camera will focus on closest subject. ; PORTRAIT FIGURE Use to compose shot with camera held as shown at right and subject's face in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide.

PORTRAIT COUPLE

PORTRAIT FIGURE
* Other modes can be selected.

NLandscape Assist

N (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps you frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background.

LANDSCAPE

N LANDSCAPE
No guides are displayed in monitor. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches. Focus is fixed at infinity.

Disconnecting the Camera

If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera SET-UP menu from its default setting of Mass storage, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.
Windows 2000 Professional Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears.
Mac OS X Drag the "NO_NAME" camera volume into the Trash.

Mac OS X

Printing Pictures
Pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card can be printed in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using the Print set option in the PLAYBACK MENU, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print.

Printing pictures

Pictures can be printed as follows. By printer or at a photo lab Pictures can be printed by inserting a memory card containing pictures into a printer or having prints made at a digital photo lab. If a print order has been created, the printer or photo lab must support DPOF. Pictures stored in the camera memory can be printed. They must be copied to the memory card (Q 84). Copy the pictures before creating a print order. By a printer that supports PictBridge (Q 56) Connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge to print pictures. Print order data can be used. By transferring pictures to a PC and printing them For more information, see the PictureProject Reference Manual.
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Print set Slide show Delete Protect Transfer marking

:Exit :Set :Help

PRINT SET Print selected Delete print set

Highlight Print set.

Display PRINT SET menu.

PRINT SELECTION

Highlight Print selected.
Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images.

Highlight picture.

Select highlighted picture. Selected pictures marked by d icon.

Error Messages

If an error message is displayed, an error has occurred. After checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in the printer manual, highlight Resume and press I to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images.
PRINTER ERROR CHECK PRINTER STATUS Resume Cancel

PictBridge

PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when different devices are connected.

Movies

W Recording Movies
Movies can be recorded with sound recorded via the camera's built-in microphone, using the E5600, or silent movies using the E4600:
Rotate the mode dial to W

0h 0m20s

The monitor shows the length of the movie that can be recorded.

0h 0m12s

Start recording
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. During recording, the REC icon blinks and progress is shown by the indicator at the bottom of the monitor. Recording will end automatically when no more memory is available in the memory or on the memory card.
W Recording Movies The type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options:
Length of movie *1*2 Type TV movie 640 Description Memory

Memory card

128 MB 256 MB
Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per second. Vertical interlacing is used to Approx. achieve a size of pixels, suitable 24 s for television playback. Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames Approx. per second. Each frame has a size of s 240 pixels.
Approx. Approx. 3 m 40 s 7 m 23 s Approx. Approx. 7 m 21 s 14 m 47 s
Small size 320 (default option)
Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per Approx. Smaller size 160 second. Approx. Approx. 1h Each frame has a size of pixels. 3 m 43 s 33 m 7 s 6 m 34 s Small size allows longer movies to be recorded.
Total recording time shown is approximate. Time may vary depending on type of memory card used. Total recording time is shorter with E5600 because movie is recorded with sound.
Flash Mode Selection in W Mode
The flash turns off ($) automatically when movie mode is selected.

Image mode Set image quality and size.
Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded in the memory or on the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose image quality and size according to how you plan to use the picture.
Size (pixels) 2,592 1,944 2,288 1,712 2,592 1,944 2,288 1,712 2,048 1,536 1,600 1,200 1,
IMAGE MODE High(2592 ) Normal(2592) Normal(2048) PC screen(1024) TV screen(640)
Option G (2592*) (E5600 only) E (2288*) (E4600 only) H (2592) (E5600 only) F (2288) (E4600 only) b (2048) (E5600 only) c (1600) (E4600 only) S PC screen (1024) R TV screen (640)

Quality*

Description

Print size (cm)

22 16.5 High quality, suitable for enlarge- (8.6 6.5) ments or high-quality prints. (7.5 5.5) 22 16.5 (8.6 6.5) Best choice in most situations. (7.5 5.5) Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored on memory card. Suited to display on computer monitors 17 or larger. Can be displayed full-screen on a television or 13 monitor. Suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. (7 5) (5 4) 97 (3.5 2.5) 54 (2 1.5)
* To reduce the amount of memory each shot occupies, pictures are compressed as they are saved to the memory or memory card. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image. The more a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The figures show the appropriate compression ratio for each setting. All figures are approximate. Dimensions in "Description" column assume a printer resolution of approximately 200 dpi, dimensions in "Print size" column a resolution of approximately 300 dpi.
If in doubt, choose H Normal (2592) or F Normal (2288). Pictures can be reduced or cropped when played back in the monitor after shooting (Q 44, 83).
Image Mode The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the memory or on 128- and 256-megabyte memory cards at different image mode settings.
Image mode High (2592*) (E5600 only) High (2288*) (E4600 only) Normal (2592) (E5600 only) Normal (2288) (E4600 only) Normal (2048) (E5600 only) Normal (1600) (E4600 only) PC screen (1024) TV screen (640)
Memory 14 MB Approx. 5 Approx. 7 Approx. 10 Approx. 14 Approx. 17 Approx. 27 Approx. 57 Approx. 123
Memory card 128 MB Approx. 49 Approx. 64 Approx. 97 Approx. 125 Approx. 153 Approx. 239 Approx. 511 Approx. MB Approx. 99 Approx. 129 Approx. 195 Approx. 252 Approx. 308 Approx. 482 Approx. 1028 Approx. 2203
All figures are approximate. File size of pictures depends on scene recorded, producing wide variations in number of images that can be stored.

DELETE Erasing all images ( excluded) No Yes
Highlight Erase all images.

Before Deletion

Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. Be sure that any pictures you would like to keep have been transferred to a computer (Q 49-51).

Protected Pictures

Pictures marked with a U icon are protected and can not be deleted (Q 80).

Protect

This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the u button or using the options in the DELETE menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory or memory card is formatted.

PROTECT

Select highlighted picture. Selected pictures marked by U icon.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press multi selector down. To exit without changing protected status of pictures, press ^ button.
Complete operation and return to the PLAYBACK MENU.
Notes on Protecting Pictures
Protected pictures cannot be deleted using the Delete button or menu. However, all pictures, including protected files, will be deleted when the memory or memory card is formatted.

The Protect Icon

During playback, a protect icon appears on all protected pictures.

Transfer Marking

This option is used to mark pictures for transfer to a computer and to turn automatic transfer marking on and off.

Transfer marking

TRANSFER MARKING All on All off Select image(s)
Option V All on (default option) All off Select image(s)
Description All pictures in memory or on memory card are marked for transfer. Remove transfer marking from all pictures in memory or on memory card. Mark selected pictures for transfer.
Transferring More than 999 Pictures
No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. If more than 999 pictures are marked, use PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details.

Hidden Pictures

Some Nikon digital cameras allow you to hide pictures during playback. Hidden pictures can be viewed on the E5600/E4600 but can not be selected for transfer.

The V Icon

Pictures that have been selected for transfer are identified by a V icon.

Full-screen playback

Thumbnail playback

SET-UP 1/3 Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Sound settings

:Set :Help

To clear the SET-UP menu from the monitor, rotate the mode dial to another setting or press the x button.
Using the Set-up Menu Icon Type Display
Using Menus option of the SET-UP menu switches the menu display between Text and Icons (Q 103).

Welcome screen

Set-up Menu Help
Pressing O(T) button when displaying the SET-UP menu displays the help for the selected item.
Welcome screen Choose the image displayed when the camera is turned on.

Welcome Screen

This option is used to choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.
WELCOME IMAGE SELECT Disable welcome Nikon Animation Select an image
Option Description Disable welcome No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.
Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.
Animation (default option)
Short animation is displayed when camera is turned on.

Select an image

You can choose the welcome screen from pictures currently stored in the memory or on the memory card. 1 The SELECT IMAGE screen is displayed. Highlight a picture using the multi selector. 2 Press I (the center of the multi selector). To select a picture stored in the camera memory, remove the memory card.

SELECT IMAGE

Small Pictures and Cropped Copies
Resized copies created with the small picture and cropping options can only be selected for the welcome screen if they are (q) pixels or larger.
"Select an Image" When Select an image is selected, the chosen picture will appear at startup even when the memory card containing the image is removed from the camera. If you select Select an image after choosing a custom welcome screen, the confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Select Yes to choose a new picture for the welcome screen, No to exit leaving the welcome screen unchanged.
WELCOME IMAGE SELECT Replace current image? No Yes
This option is used to set the camera clock. This option is available after you have set the camera clock when using your camera for the first time. For more information on setting the camera clock, see "First Steps: Basic Setup" (Q 14).
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Option Date

Description Set the date and time (Q 14). Select the time zone. The normal time zone setting is (home time zone). If you select (travel destination time zone), the time difference is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are displayed. 1 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight or , then press I (the center of the multi selector). Press the multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving and press I. The h icon is displayed. Selecting daylight saving time automatically advances the time one hour. To cancel daylight saving time, press I again. 2 Press the multi selector right to display the time zone screen. 3 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight a time zone (region), then press I.

Press multi selector up to highlight FORMAT and press Memory card has not been to right to format card, or formatted for use in camera. turn camera off and replace card.

97, 10-11

Display Problem THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED 4 WARNING ! ! Error accessing memory card. THIS CARD CANNOT BE READ / Solution Q
Use approved card. Check that connectors are clean.
Choose lower image qual- 67-68 Camera in shooting mode: ity/ size. Insufficient memory to record Delete pictures. 78-79 pictures at current settings. OUT OF Insert new memory card. 10 MEMORY Camera connected to com/ Disconnect camera, delete puter: Not enough space on unwanted pictures, and try 78-79 memory card to record infor- again. mation need for transfer. 97 Memory card has not been Reformat memory card. formatted for use in camera, or error occurred while saving picture. 10, Camera has run out of file Insert new memory card or IMAGE CANNOT 78-79 delete pictures. numbers. Camera can not copy pic- Copies can not be created 44, 45, BE SAVED 83 from movies or from other ture using small picture, or / copies. crop options. 46 Image can not be adjusted Images can only be adjusted using D-Lighting one time. using D-Lighting. Further adjustments can not be made. Memory card has not been Reformat memory card. 97 formatted for use in camera. Error occurred while saving CANNOT movie. RECORD Camera has run out of file Insert new memory card or 10, MOVIE numbers. delete pictures or movies. 78-79 Takes long time to save Insert memory card with 61, movie on memory card. faster processing speed. 105 MEMORY No pictures on memory card CONTAINS or in memory. NO IMAGES Press x button to return to 22 No pictures on memory card shooting mode. ALL IMAGES that can be viewed on E5600/ ARE HIDDEN E4600. FILE CONTAINS File created by computer or View file on computer or correct make of camera. NO IMAGE DATA different make of camera.
Display WARNING! MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE DELETED Problem Solution Q 6
Mode dial is positioned Adjust mode dial to select between two modes. desired mode.

Attempt to delete protected Remove protection before picture. deleting picture. If error appears in computer USB cable disconnected or monitor, click OK to exit Picturememory card removed while Project. Turn camera off, reconpictures are being transferred nect cable or replace memory card, then turn camera on and to computer. transfer pictures. COMMUNICATurn camera off and disconTIONS ERROR nect cable, then choose new USB setting in the SET-UP USB option set incorrectly. menu of the camera and reconnect camera. If error persists, use PictureProject button to transfer pictures. No pictures selected for trans- Disconnect camera and select NO IMAGES fer when I (V) button at least one picture for transARE MARKED pressed to transfer pictures to fer, then begin transfer FOR TRANSFER computer. again. Check that camera is conTRANSFER Error occurred when pictures nected and that batteries are ERROR were transferred to computer. fully charged. No need to specify new time zone NEW CITY IS IN Travel destination is in same if travel destination is in same THE CURRENT time zone as home location. time zone as home location. TIME ZONE Turn camera off and then on Error has occurred during lens again. If error persists, conLENS ERROR operation. tact retailer or Nikon representative. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), remove and reinsert Error has occurred in camera's SYSTEM ERROR batteries, and turn camera internal circuitry. on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative.

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Troubleshooting
If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory or memory card will not be affected. Problem Possible cause Camera is off. Batteries are not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cover is not properly latched. Batteries are exhausted. EH-62B AC adapter (available separately) is not properly connected. Camera is in sleep mode. Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor is off. USB cable is connected. AV/Video cable is connected. Batteries are low. Batteries are cold. Q 12 Technical Notes 92 106

COMPARISON GUIDE

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The LIFE Series of COOLPIX cameras allows easy capture of treasured moments in high-resolution images.Powerfully capable yet simple at an entry level price. COOLPIX L5/L10/L11/L12
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The PERFORMANCE Series of COOLPIX cameras delivers advanced functionality and greater versatility to maximize personal control in pursuit of an individual photographic vision. COOLPIX P5000
THESE IN-CAMERA INNOVATIONS ARE SIMPLE TO U BECAUSE NIKONS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IS BUILT
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix You may never see red-eye again! Nikons exclusive InCamera Red-Eye Fix analyzes each image and automatically finds and corrects red-eye, which sometimes occurs in flash photography, to produce more natural-looking portraits.

Face-Priority AF

Cameras that are so smart they find and focus on faces! The Face - priority AF feature automatically detects and then focuses in on peoples faces regardless of where they are in the frame, ensuring superb crisp-focus portraits.
D-Lighting D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail

where needed.

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D- Lighting and Face-Priority AF, are available in all current COOLPIX models

Simply better portraits

without vibration reduction

with vibration reduction

VR Image Stabilization Technology
VR Image Stabilization system helps you overcome camera shake and unsteady situations. Automatically detecting and compensating for small camera movements that would otherwise cause images to blur, while also supporting faster framing on the LCD.

New High ISO Capability

High light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 opens up a whole new world of photo opportunities. Allowing you to tackle scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compact cameras, it offers you new power to capture subjects in significantly lower light.
VR available on the COOLPIX L5/L12/S10/S50/S50c/S200/S500/P5000

VR image stabilization

High ISO available on all current COOLPIX models
Better pictures in lower light

SE T-IN!

Pictmotion
So much more than a simple slideshow function, Pictmotion lets you share your photos in a more imaginative and entertaining way. Simply select a range of images, pick a style and choose your soundtrack from 5 (3 on the S10) pre-installed music files, or load new ones (up to 10) to go with your images. Your Pictmotion slideshow will be produced automatically, with pace and transitions determined by music and style ready for viewing anywhere on the large LCD.
Pictmotion by muvee. Choose a soundtrack for your slideshow or upload your own! Upload is supported by Windows only
In-camera creative slideshow entertainment Pictmotion is available in COOLPIX S10/S50/S50c
In-camera slideshow with music

Rotary Multi Selector

The Rotary Multi Selector enables easier camera use. Swift circular scrolling action allows speedy image browsing at up to 10 pictures per second, and a range of buttons ensures intuitive operation. An onscreen icon with a cursor that tracks Rotary Multi Selector scrolling makes it easy to select various features.
Speed dial your selections on COOLPIX S50/S50c and S500
COOLPIX CONNECT 2* See It. Shoot It. Send It. Store It. Wow! Imagine being able to take a picture of your vacation and show it to friends across the world in mere seconds or even store it on a server to download when you return! The new COOLPIX S50c with its COOLPIX CONNECT 2 service allows you to both email and store your pictures remotely. The new COOLPIX CONNECT 2 service lets you choose a photo, select recipients from your in-camera email address list, and send the picture straight from the camera for viewing on a PC anywhere. In addition, this new service allows you to upload up to 2GB of images remotely, store them, and/or retrieve them for download at a later time. The COOLPIX S50c with its COOLPIX CONNECT 2 service makes this Nikons most advanced picture sharing service ever!

* Compatible with domestic wireless LANs in Europe and Asia and with open public Wi-Fi hot spots across the U.S.A.

Built-In Wireless

Wires and cables can hold you down, but built-in Wireless sets you free. Built-in Wireless adds exciting freedom and versatility to the COOLPIX S50c letting you email images straight from the camera in an instant.

PictureProject Software

Nikons exclusive PictureProject software (included) comes complete with a user-friendly interface that enables the enhancement of images with effective Edit tools and an Auto Enhance Button. Design albums, create movies with music, share images via e-mail and view images through slideshows with sound that can be displayed on a TV or computer.
Wireless is available in the COOLPIX S50c
L5 Product Number Effective Megapixels LCD Size Maximum File Size
25550 7.2 2.5 LCD 21.x x x x x 480 Small Pic
25564 5.LCD 15.x x x x 480 Small Pic
25563 6.0 2.4 LCD 17.x x x x 480 Small Pic
25562 7.1 2.5 LCD 21.x x x x x 1728 (16:9) Small Pic

Resolution

File Formats
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (38-190mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/optical N/A
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (37.5-112.5mm) Digital Zoom to 4x N/A N/A
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (35-105mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/optical N/A
VR Image Stabilization Wireless Enabled High ISO
400 Automatic, 15 Scene Modes, 4 Scene Assist Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode, One-Touch Portrait Button 256-Segment Matrix
800 Automatic, 16 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode
1600 Automatic, 15 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode, One-Touch Portrait Button

Exposure Modes

256-Segment Matrix

Exposure Meter Options

Macro Capabilities
to 1.6 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Color Options: -Standard -Vivid -Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool), Movie Mode w/Audio & Optical VR

to 5.9 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Color Options: -Standard -Vivid -Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool), Movie Mode w/Audio
to 5.9 Single, Multi Shot 16, Color Options: -Standard -Vivid Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool), Movie Mode w/Audio and Optical VR

Image Capture Modes

Manual Setting
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, BestShot Selector, Blur Detection, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, Normal & Active VR Optical Image Stabilization 5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix 2 AA Alkaline (included) 2 NiMH (optional) 2 AA Lithium (optional) 8MB 6.0 oz.
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Blur Detection, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Blur Detection, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, VR Optical Image Stabilization
5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix 2 AA Alkaline (included) 2 NiMH (optional) 2 AA Lithium (optional) 7MB 4.0 oz.
5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix 2 AA Alkaline (included) 2 NiMH (optional) 2 AA Lithium (optional) 7MB 4.4 oz.
5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix 2 AA Alkaline (included) 2 NiMH (optional) 2 AA Lithium (optional) 21MB 4.4 oz.

Internal Memory Weight

25555 6.0 2.5 LCD 17.x x x x 480 Small Pic
25558 7.LCD 21.x x x x x x 1728 (16:9) Small Pic
25557 7.LCD 21.x x x x x x 1728 (16:9) Small Pic
25561 7.1 2.5 LCD 21.x x x x x x 1728 (16:9) Small Pic
25559 7.1 2.5 LCD 21.x x x x x x 1728 (16:9) Small Pic
25565 10.0 2.5 LCD 30.x x x x x x x x 2432(3:2) 3584 x 2016(16:9) JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (36-126mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/optical N/A
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 10x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (38-380mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/optical N/A
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (38-114mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/optical N/A
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (38-114mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/optical 802.11b/g and COOLPIX CONNECT Automatic, High Sensitivity, 15 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode, One-Touch Portrait Button 256-Segment Matrix, Center Weighted in digital zoom
JPEG QuickTime WAV (Voice) 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor (38-114mm), Digital Zoom to 4x yes/electronic N/A
800 Automatic, Flexible Program, 16 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode, One-Touch Portrait Button 256-Segment Matrix, CenterWeighted, Spot, Spot AF AreaNot user selectable to 1.6 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Ultra HS 5 Shot Buffer, Stop Motion Movie, Interval Timer Shooting, Auto Bracketing, White Balance Bracketing, Movie Mode w/ Audio and Optical VR
1600 Automatic, High Sensitivity, 15 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode, One-Touch Portrait Button 256-Segment Matrix, Center Weighted in digital zoom

1000 Automatic, High Sensitivity, 15 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode
2000 Automatic, High Sensitivity, 15 Scene Modes Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode, One-Touch Portrait Button 256-Segment Matrix
3200 Automatic, Program, Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, High Sensitivity, Anti-Shake Mode, 16 Scene Modes, Face-Priority AF with Portrait Scene Mode 256-Segment Matrix, CenterWeighted, Spot Spot AF Area
to 1.6 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Stop Motion Movie, Interval Timer Shooting, Color Options: Standard -Vivid -Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool), Movie Mode w/Audio and Optical VR
to 3.9 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Stop Motion Movie, Interval Timer Shooting, Color Options: Standard -Vivid -Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool) Movie Mode w/Audio and Electronic VR, Stop Motion Movie, Time-lapse Movie
to 5.9 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Stop Motion Movie, Interval Timer Shooting,Color Options: Standard -Vivid -Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool) Movie Mode w/Audio, Optical VR, Time-lapse Movie, Stop Motion Movie
to 1.6 Single, Multi Shot 16, Continuous, Stop Motion Movie, Interval Timer Shooting, Color Options: -Standard -Vivid -Sepia -B&W -Cyanotype (Cool), Movie Mode w/Audio and Optical VR, Sepia Movie, Monochrome Movie, Timelapse Movie 7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, VR Optical Image Stabilization,Image Optimize, Live Histogram 6 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Rechargeable Battery EN-EL5 and MH-61 Charger included
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Date Imprint In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, Picmotion, Normal & Active VR Optical Image Stabilization,
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Blur Removal in Playback, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, Picmotion, VR Optical Image Stabilization 5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Rechargeable Battery EN-EL8 and MH-62 charger included
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Blur Removal in Playback, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, Picmotion, VR Optical Image Stabilization 5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Rechargeable Battery EN-EL8 and EH-64 AC Adapter included
7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Blur Removal in Playback, Date Imprint, In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting, VR Electronic Image Stabilization 5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Rechargeable Battery EN-EL10 and MH-63 Charger included

7 White Balance Options, Exposure Compensation, Best Shot Selector, Blur Removal in Playback, Date Imprint In-Camera Crop, D-Lighting Picmotion, VR Optical Image Stabilization 5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Rechargeable Battery EN-EL10 and MH-63 Charger included
5 Mode Built-in Flash In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Rechargeable Battery EN-EL5 and MH-61 Charger included

16MB 7.8 oz.

13MB 4.4 oz.

20MB 4.4 oz.

26MB 4.4 oz.

21MB 7.1 oz.

Freedom with wireless image transfer
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