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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks apsl/ and read it before using this file. The Original Code and all software distributed under the License are distributed on an 'AS IS' basis, WITHOUT
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    Mode, Scene Mode A One-Touch Portrait Mode i More on Playback T Movies e Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers m Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus M Wireless Services Technical Notes i
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    open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. ii Do not use the Camera or AC Adapter in the Presence of Flammable Gas Do not use electronic equipment in the
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    Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied), or by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-62 (available separately from Nikon). • When inserting the battery Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to
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    • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with
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    Notices This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is 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
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    not show that any health problems are associated with using with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
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    003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate
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    ii Notices...v About This Manual 1 Information and Precautions 2 Parts of the Camera 6 Attaching the Camera Strap 6 The Monitor...8 13 First Steps...14 Inserting the Battery 14 Removing the Battery 15 Charging the Battery 16 Turning On and Off the Camera 17 Setting Display Language, Date,
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    Picture 52 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 53 Viewing Pictures by Date 54 Pictmotion by muvee 58 T Movies ...63 Recording Movies 63 The Movie Menu 64 Selecting Movie Options 65 Stop-Motion Movies 66 Auto-Focus Mode 67 Movie Playback 68 Deleting Movie Files 68 ix
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    89 d White Balance 91 q Continuous 93 A Best Shot Selector (BSS 94 W ISO Sensitivity 95 d Color Options 95 k AF Area Mode 96 Restrictions on Camera Settings 97 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 98 Displaying the Playback Menu 98 w Print Set 85 z Slide Show 100 A Delete 101 Protect 101
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    /O Format Card 115 j Language 116 k Video Mode 116 n Reset All 117 n Wireless Settings 126 B Firmware Version 119 M Wireless Services 120 Picture Mail/Picture Bank 120 Using Wireless Services 122 Wireless LAN Settings for the Camera 124 Network Profile 124 Sender Information 125 Picture
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    User Information with my Picturetown 148 Technical Notes 150 Optional Accessories 150 Approved Memory Cards 150 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 151 Caring for the Camera 153 Cleaning 155 Storage ...155 Error Messages 156 Troubleshooting 162 Specifications 168 Supported Standards
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    Nikon COOLPIX S51c digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual the camera. This icon indicates that more c information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital
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    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 and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
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    in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software,
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    • Connection to a public wireless LAN for the wireless services (hereinafter referred to as Services) using the COOLPIX S51c's wireless features is not guaranteed or supported outside the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Korea. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or
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    anyone who may obtain Picture Mail URLs. • Nikon makes no guarantees whatsoever concerning the ability of these Services to store or safeguard images. Be sure to : http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • You can visit the my Picturetown website at the following URL: http://mypicturetown.
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button (c 26) Power-on lamp (c 22, 114) Power switch (c 22) Built-in microphone (c 53, 63, 69) d (Picture Mail) Self-timer lamp (c 32, 154) Wireless LAN LED (c 147) AF-assist illuminator (c 31, 37, 113, 154) Attaching the Camera Strap 1 2 3 6
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    (c 12, 89, 98) Indicator lamp (c 69)/ Flash lamp (c 31) Eyelet for camera strap i (shooting/playback) button (c 10, 28) T (delete) button (c 28, 29, 53, 68) Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c 14, 20) Battery latch (c 14, 15) Tripod socket Memory card slot (c 20) Multi connector (c 74
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    indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 2 5 6 zABCD 21 22 1 3 4p 7 A qw L Flash indicator 31 8 Internal memory indicator .......... 23 9 Battery level indicator 22 10 ISO sensitivity 31, 95 11
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    recording 18 3 Internal memory indicator .......... 28 4 Battery level indicator 22 5 File number and type 151 6 Calendar guide/ list by date guide 54, 55 7 Volume indicator 53, 68 8 Voice memo recording guide...... 53 9 Voice memo playback guide....... 53 Current frame number/total 10
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    to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (c 28) will also activate shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down i to turn the camera on in playback mode (c 28). The C (mode) Button Press C during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or
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    selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions such as "Press the rotary multi selector J" are included only in cases where necessary. • In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left, and right of the rotary multi selector is shown as G, H, I, and J. 11
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    • n Scene menu (c 36) • A One-touch portrait menu1 (c 45) • T Movie menu (c 64) • i Playback menu (c 98) • J Calendar menu (c 57) • L List by date menu 2 To display the print menu, connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer to display the print Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Exit Press the rotary
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    Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press v (l) to view a description of the currently selected menu option. Image mode Set image quality and size. Exit Back • To return to the original menu, press v (l) again. • Press m to return to shooting or playback mode. 13
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    and insert the battery. Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops back into place when the battery is fully inserted. 1 2 j Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to
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    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due
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    Charging the Battery Insert the battery and charge it with the AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. 2 4 3 1 First Steps 1 Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. 2 Turn off the camera. If the power-on lamp (green) is lit, press the power switch to
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    the power cable for the AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied) for the COOLPIX S51c. l Connecting the AC Adapter EH-64 The AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied) can: • When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet. • When the camera is turned off, charge the battery in the camera (c 16). It can also
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    then press d to proceed to step 5. When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu (c 107) in the setup menu. The camera's clock is automatically set back one hour. Date Set time and date? No Yes Time zone XLondon,Casablanca Daylight saving 18
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    First Steps Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Select your home time zone (c 109) and press d. The date menu is displayed. 6 Edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press d. Home time zone XLondon,Casablanca Back Date D M Y 15 01 2007 00
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    camera's internal memory (approx.13 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 150). If a memory card is inserted in the camera pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If the power-on lamp
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    to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card. - Eject the memory card - Remove the battery - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical
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    -time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The camera enters L (auto) mode. Shooting 4 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level Monitor Description NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged. w K Warning! Battery exhausted. Battery
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    Off in L (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode) The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for
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    zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Zoom out Zoom in When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3×), holding down v (k) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 12×. A monitor indicator shows the current zoom
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. l High-sensitivity
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    the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus indicator (p) glow green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area L M and focus indicator blink red. Change the composition and try again. W When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed and focus is acquired on
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    these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. k Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press i. The last picture taken will be displayed. Use the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to view additional pictures. Pictures taken in "tall" orientation will be rotated automatically (c 114
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    in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c 48). Press d to return to full-frame playback. k Viewing Pictures • When the camera is off, holding down i will turn the camera on in full-frame playback mode. If the camera is turned off in voice recording mode (c 69) or audio playback mode (c 71), the
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    , z is only displayed for five seconds. The flash mode applied in L (auto) mode and highsensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. If a setting is not applied by pressing d within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 30 z Flash mode
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    . k Red-Eye Reduction The COOLPIX S51c is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the
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    ] or [3s] and press d. 10s 3s [10s] (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such as weddings) [3s] (three seconds): suited for preventing camera shake Self-timer The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing d within a few seconds, the selection
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    display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing d within a few seconds. 3 Press v (k) or t (j) to frame the picture. The camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned over F). 4 Focus and shoot
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the rotary multi selector I (exposure compensation). 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust
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    -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
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of 15 "scene" options. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. B Portrait E Landscape P Sports D Night portrait C Party/indoor H Beach/snow I
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    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. C A* H Off* F Off I 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. E Landscape Use this mode for vivid
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    Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be applied. C A1 H Off2 F Off I 0.02 u Auto2 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Other
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    Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Scene Modes I Sunset Q Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (c 26) always lights; however, focus may not be set
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    in.) when F is green. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position. Digital zoom cannot be applied. • [AF area mode] is set to [Manual] (c 96). Press d and select the focus area in which the camera will focus. • While the shutter-release button is pressed
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    Shooting Mode, Scene Mode Scene Modes K Fireworks show Q Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (c 26) always lights; however, focus may not be set
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    be joined to form a single panorama using Panorama Maker. C B* H Off* F Off* I 0.0* u Auto* * Other settings can be selected. Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (c 113) off when using
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    until the series is finalized. The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (c 114) during shooting settings. FG BM 4 l Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite (CD). Transfer pictures to a computer (c 75) and use
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    Frame the subject. A When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. When the camera detects more than one face, the , because the subject has looked away from the camera), borders are no longer displayed. Digital zoom cannot be applied. 3 Press the shutter-
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    the double border glows green. Should this occur, switch to L (auto) mode, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (c 27). k Settings for One-Touch Portrait Mode • Flash mode: Changeable • Self-timer: Available
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    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press t (j) in full-frame playback (c 28) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail 15/11/2007 30 M images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Description c Choose
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    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback Rotate the rotary multi selector in full-frame playback (c 28) to display the thumbnail wheel. 15/11/2007 0010 M The thumbnail wheel is displayed at the right of the monitor. When a thumbnail is selected, the thumbnail is displayed at the
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    frame playback (c 28) X3.0 zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the rotary multi selector
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    mode setting of [16:9] (c 89) cannot be edited. • The COOLPIX S51c editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX S51c digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S51c is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be
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    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from fullframe (c 28), thumbnail (c 46),
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    Yes Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels). • c 3,264 × 2,448 • d 2,592 × 1,944 • a 2,272 × 1,704 • e 2,048 × 1,536
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    Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option I 640×480 J 320×240 K 160×120 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to
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    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with E picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S51c may be not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. 53
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    Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. When m is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.
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    L (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. List by date 2 Choose the desired date and press d. 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
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    Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode To Use Description c Select date Use the rotary multi selector to select a date. - Select month (calendar mode only) Switch to fullframe playback Delete picture View calendar or list by date menu View playback mode menu
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    Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar and List by Date Menus Press m in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image* Small picture* c 85 c 100 c 101 c 101 c 102 c 52 * During full-frame playback only
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    * creates slide show movies with custom transitions and background music. It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera. * Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies. Creating a Pictmotion Movie This section describes the easiest way to create a Pictmotion movie. 1 Enter
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    Creating a Custom Pictmotion Movie 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [View images] in the picture selection screen (c 58, step 3) and press d. The check box is selected (y). Pictmotion by muvee Picture selection All images List by date View images More on Playback 2 Choose [All images] or
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    Notes on Pictmotion • Pictmotion supports both still pictures and Nikon Transfer software (c 75) is used to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to a computer, Pictmotion movies created with the camera can be transferred to the computer and converted to movie files. Up to ten ten-minute user
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    Pictmotion by muvee More on Playback 2 Effects Rotate the rotary multi selector to display [Effects] and press the rotary multi selector J. Choose from [Motion] (default setting), [Moody], [Pro-slow], [Pro-fast], and [Classic]. • Press v (k) to preview selected style on the left side of the
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    step 2. To resume playback, choose [Restart] and press d. Pictmotion by muvee Play Pictmotion Pause: Play Loop Restart End More on Playback k Pictmotion Playback 62 The COOLPIX S51c cannot play Pictmotion movies created with another make of camera.
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    zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies, other than stop-motion movies, are being recorded. • The maximum file size for movies is 2 GB. l Changing Movie Settings Movie options or auto-focus mode can be changed (c 64). 63
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    The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. T Movie options Choose type of movie that will be recorded. Y Auto-focus mode Choose how camera focuses in movie mode. c 65 c 67 Movies 64
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    The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option Image size and frame rate Maximum movie length/ frames* Internal memory (approx.13 MB) Memory card (256 MB) Q Image size: 640 × 480 pixels TV movie 640A Frame rate: 30 frames per second 8 sec. 2
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    mode (c 33), and exposure compensation (c 34) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged 66 battery or the AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied).
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    focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended. Movies k Movie File Names
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 28), movies are recognized by movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie option (c 65) selected in shooting mode. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t
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    2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. The indicator lamp lights during recording. After about 30 seconds, the camera's auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off. Pause indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Voice recording 001 15
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    The files transferred to a computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers. l Sound File Names and Folder Names 70 See "Image/Sound File and Folder
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    Playing Voice Recordings 1 Enter audio playback mode by pressing C in playback mode, selecting q (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. 2 Choose the desired file and press d. The selected file will be played back. Audio playback q Select sound file 001 15/11/2007 17:30 002 15/11/2007
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    Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary
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    005 03/12/2007 08:00 Exit Select 5 Choose [Yes] and press d. Copying starts. k Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S51c may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. k [No sound file.] Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when q is selected
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    at an angle. • When connecting to a TV, do not use the audio video/USB cable's USB connector. If the USB connector is inserted in a computer or printer's USB port, be sure to disconnect it. j Video Mode Be sure that the camera's video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. 74
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    the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite (CD). For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX S51c
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    to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied audio video/USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. Windows Vista/XP When the AutoPlay dialog
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    when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete. Turn the camera off and disconnect the audio video/USB cable. For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or
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    Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite (CD). • After installation is complete, follow the • For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker. l Image File Names and Folder
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    one at a time (c 81) Print multiple pictures (c 82) Turn camera off and disconnect audio video/USB cable j Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. l Printing Pictures In addition to printing
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    to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied audio video/USB cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 80), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press d. The
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    copies have been printed, press d. Iv Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 80), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press m. The
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    Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 Choose the desired paper size and press d. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. 4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press d.
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    all copies have been printed, press d. Back Iv Printing 002/010 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints j Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the current printer), [3.5 × 5 in.], [5 × 7 in.], [100 × 150mm], [4 × 6 in.], [8 × 10 in
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    The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 172). In for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and
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    w O 44 j Print Set [Date] and [Info] are reset each time the print set menu is displayed. k Deleting All this option are not affected when the camera's date and time setting are changed the date on pictures from a printer that does not support DPOF (position of the date is fixed). When the date
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    the printer. 1 Attach the Dock Insert PV-12 (supplied) to the printer. 2 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. 3 Print pictures. Follow the procedures described in the printer manual. Removing the Dock Insert Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift. j Note on Connecting
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    source. q Continuous1 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. A BSS1 Use the "best shot selector" to choose the sharpest picture. W ISO sensitivity2 Control camera's sensitivity to light. d Color options1 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. k AF area mode Choose where the
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    ) to choose and apply settings. • To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press m. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored
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    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 conditions. Best choice in most situations. f Preset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set
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    that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose [f Preset manual] in the white balance menu, and press d. The camera zooms in. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose [Measure]. To apply the most recently measured value for
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    Normal (3264)]. w Multi-shot 16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 0.8 frames per second and arrange them in a pixels, the compression ratio is approximately 1:8) as shown at right. Digital zoom cannot be applied. At settings other than [Single], the indicator
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    are determined by the first picture in each series. A On Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations where camera shake may occur. Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture
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    under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800. Choose from values between to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. D Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. B Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones
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    automatically selects the focus area (one of five) containing the subject closest to the L M camera. The selected focus area is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. W 5 Focus areas m Manual Press the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to select from 99 focus areas in
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    Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L balance White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when [Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color options]. Applied
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. w Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. z Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures When following the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 85), deletion (c 101), protection from deletion (c 101), rotate (c 102), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 102), or for the welcome
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    in slide shows is displayed. • Even if [Loop] is selected, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for 30 minutes. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are 100 performed for another three minutes.
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. Erase selected images Delete
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    desired copy option. Choose [Selected images] (c 99) to copy specific pictures in the internal memory or memory card. To copy all pictures, choose [All images]. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit 102
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    a memory card) before trying again. • The file format of images that can be copied is JPEG, AVI, or WAV. • Pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied. k [Memory contains no images.] Message If there are no pictures stored on the memory card
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    menus and messages. k Video mode Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. n Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. n Wireless settings Adjust settings for wireless services. B Firmware version Display camera firmware version. 104 c 105 c 106 c 107 c 110 c 111 c 113 c 113 c 114 c 114
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu for the shooting menu (c 88), high-sensitivity menu (c 88), scene menu (c 36), movie menu (c 64), one-touch portrait menu (c 45), playback menu (c 98), and setup menu (displayed when m is pressed
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    turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. The camera will be ready for shooting as soon as it is turned on. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on
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    clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See "Setting Display Language, Date, and Time" (c 18-19) for more information. Time zone X (home time zone) can be
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    zone is selected, the Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. New city time zone EST:New York Toronto, Lima Back and Setup Menus j The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide
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    Setup: The Setup Menu k Time Zones (c 18) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (c 18, 107). GMT +/- Location -11 Midway, Samoa -10 Hawaii, Tahiti -9 Alaska, Anchorage -8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to 2007 15:30 M 0004.JPG Show info W Auto info (default setting) O 5 44 The current settings or operation guide is displayed for five seconds as in [Show info] above. After five seconds, display will be the same as [
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the
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    from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting. • Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations. • [VR] stands for vibration reduction. u AF Assist If [Auto] (default setting) is selected, AF-assist illumination will
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    camera turns off. k 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, and 30 minutes, during continuous 114 playback for slide shows and Pictmotion movies or when the AC adapter
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    data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or remove the battery or memory card during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S51c, format them. 115
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    Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values. Reset all Reset all settings to default values No Reset Pop-up menu Option Flash mode (c 30) Self-timer (c 32) Macro mode (c 33) Exposure compensation (c 34) Scene mode Option Scene
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting menu Option Image mode (c 89) White balance (c 91) Continuous (c 93) BSS (c 94) ISO sensitivity (c 95) Color options (c 95) AF area
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    mode] (c 116) in the setup menu will remain unaffected even if [Reset all] is performed. B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. The 12-digit number displayed below the firmware version is the camera's MAC address. COOLPIX S51c Ver. X.X MAC address xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Back MAC
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    displayed in your web browser and downloaded to a computer. Upload of selected pictures can be initiated, or picture upload can be set to begin automatically when the AC adapter is connected to the camera to charge the battery, making this a convenient service when taking a large number of pictures
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    in infrastructure mode, which supports connection to the Internet via the wireless LAN adapter or access point, camera to enable connection to the Internet via an access point. In general, SSID (Service Set Identifier) is referred to as a network name. When specifying SSIDs for the COOLPIX S51c
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    States, are supported) (c 134) Picture Bank Wireless Services Server Your computer Pictures can be stored on a Picture Bank server for download. Selected pictures can be uploaded to the server, or upload of all pictures can be initiated when the AC adapter is connected to the camera. Sound files
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    Network requirements Configuration Using Wireless Services Operation Sending Picture Mail (c 141) A home wireless LAN access point (infrastructure mode) that supports connection to the Internet. • Configuring a network profile with the camera (c 128) • Configuring a network profiles with a
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    [Wireless settings] option in the camera's setup menu or the Utility on a computer. The camera's setup menu my Picturetown Utility connection via a wireless LAN access point that supports Internet connection. To use my Picturetown services, configure the following network settings to match
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    e-mail addresses are not supported) must be configured with the camera to register user information on the my Picturetown server (c 148). Once the user information has been registered, user information cannot be edited from the camera or the Utility. Wireless Services Picture Mail Recipients With
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    for wireless LAN connection using the camera. This information can also be configured with the camera using a computer and the Utility for details. 1 Choose [Network profile] from the [Wireless settings] option in the camera's setup menu. 2 Choose the desired SSID. 3 Choose [Home wireless LAN]. 4
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    camera. • Press d to change the type of character entered in the following order: uppercase letters → lowercase letters → numbers → symbols → Email 10 64 . Wireless Services l More on Configuring Network Profiles Before wireless connection profiles are configured from the camera's setup menu
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    Sender Address options Picture Bank Password I Searching for SSID Cancel Wireless Services 2 128 Choose the SSID and press d. Up to ten SSIDs, with network profiles configured with the camera and those detected by the camera, are listed. SSIDs with network profiles are listed first regardless of
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    Configuring Wireless LAN Settings from the Camera 3 Choose [Home wireless LAN] for the network type and press d. Set up and use of public wireless LANs with the COOLPIX S51c is not available in all countries. When [WPA2-PSK] is selected, enter the AES key in the AES screen. Wireless Services 129
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    d. When [Configuration] is set to [Auto], camera's IP address will be specified automatically. When [Configuration] is set to [Manual], configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [ , "Done" will be displayed. Configuration Auto Manual IP address 192 .168.001 .005 Confirm Back K Done Wireless
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    addresses. Confirm Back Delete Email 10 64 Ni kon4@xxx Confirm Back Delete Wireless Services k Editing the Sender Information Once user information has been registered with the my Picturetown server, the sender information cannot be edited from the camera or the Utility (c 125, 148). 131
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    Camera Specifying a Picture Mail Recipient Follow the instructions below to specify a recipient (alias and e-mail address) for Picture Mail e-mail notification. 1 Select [Address options] from the [Wireless settings] option in the camera Text with the Camera" (c 127). Services to 64 alphanumerical
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    shutter-release button. For information on entering text, see "Entering Text with the Camera" (c 127). 2 Select [New] and press d. The group information can d. Up to 5 groups can be created. n New Address Group Wireless Services 4 Specify the group's name (up to 16 n Group 5 16 alphanumerical
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    Picture Mail is only possible in Japan and the United States, and is supported only for mobile telephones with the following specifications. • Japan: 3G mobile be entered to use my Picturetown services. 1 Select [Password] from the [Wireless settings] option in the camera's setup menu and press d.
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    password 1234 Confirm Back Resetting the Camera Follow the instructions below to reset all wireless LAN connection settings, including the password, stored in the camera. Use the [Reset] option to delete all user information registered and configured with the camera before transferring it to
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    / Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/Professional) Macintosh Compatible operating systems: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.9) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. j Notes on Software Installation • Exit all other
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    and insert the Software Suite CD into step 3. Macintosh: Double-click the [Software Suite] CD icon on the desktop and (Windows XP), and double-click the [Software Suite] CD icon. 2 Enter the administrator Nikon Transfer Is Already Installed The Language Selection dialog will not be displayed if Nikon
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    will start. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If the and follow the on-screen instructions to exit the install program. 7 Remove the Software Suite CD from the CD- on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Macintosh: Open [Application] > [Nikon Software] >
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    to the computer with the supplied audio video/USB cable. The computer must be equipped with a built-in USB port. 3 Turn on the camera. Exit Nikon Transfer if it started automatically. 4 Start the Utility. Wireless Services Follow the instructions below to start the Utility: Windows: Start the
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    instructions. Click [Cancel] to cancel configuration. 6 Configuration completed. Choose [Finish wizard] and click [Next]. 7 Disconnect the camera from the computer. Turn the camera off before disconnecting the audio video/USB , displayed in the camera monitor with SSID detection: • T-Mobile:
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    be indicated with a. To add a recipient or group, select [New], press d, Queue mail a10 ac nikon ab ab b g h b ab ON/OFF Confirm Selection area and enter the recipient's e-mail address (up to 64 alphanumerical characters) or create a new group (c 132, 133). Once the information has been
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    and the United States, are supported (c 134). Wireless Services When pictures are uploaded using Picture Mail for the first time, email notification requesting user registration will be sent to the sender e-mail address registered with the camera. Refer to the instructions included in the e-mail
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    shutter-release button. If the sender information (alias and e-mail address) is not configured with the camera, enter the sender information (c 127). 2 Choose pictures. Use the rotary multi selector to choose "Choosing the Desired SSID and Uploading Pictures" (c 146). Wireless Services 143
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    that have not yet been uploaded to the my Picturetown server whenever the AC adapter is connected to the camera to charge the battery. 2 4 3 1 Wireless Services 1 Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. 2 Turn off the camera. If the power-on (green) lamp is lit, press the power switch to
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    the AC adapter to the camera starts charging the battery without picture upload. When pictures are uploaded using Picture Bank for the first time, email notification requesting user registration will be sent to the sender e-mail address registered with the camera. Refer to the instructions included
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    terminated. Cancel Cancel Exit * Once upload of all pictures, which is initiated by connecting the AC adapter, is complete, the camera turns off and the battery begins charging. 3 Register user information with my Picturetown. When pictures are uploaded using Picture Mail or Picture Bank for the
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    to red when outside the network area. When signal strength is poor, remove any obstacles between the camera antenna and access point. To cancel the current transfer, press d. I 11MB:Available Transferring images to ) and the profile type. SSID:My Network Type:Home SSID Back Wireless Services 147
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    e-mail address registered with the camera will be displayed. 2 Enter the assigned key information and a password to register your user information. User registration is complete once the user information has been entered. k More on User Registration Refer to the instructions included in the e-mail
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    including the sender's alias and email address cannot be edited from the camera or the Utility. Access the my Picturetown server from a computer to edit user information. • If you forget the password and reset all wireless settings after you have applied the password, e-mail notification requesting
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    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter ImageLink-compatible printer adapter Audio video/USB cable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 Battery Charger MH-62 AC Adapter EH-64 Dock Insert PV-12 Audio Video/USB Cable UC-E12 Approved Memory Cards The
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    Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures a fivecharacter identifier: "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., for voice recordings (e.g., "101SOUND"; c 69), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g., "100NIKON"). When the number
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    Image/Sound File and Folder Names • Pictmotion movies (c 58) are stored under the "NKST" folder in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by "PRJCT" (e.g., "101PRJCT"). Each folder contains the picture and sound files for a single Pictmotion movie. • Folders can hold up to 200
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    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions 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
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    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
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    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 naptha or camphor moth balls, or in any the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. 155
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    Technical Notes 156 Display S (blinks) w Problem Clock not set. Battery running low. K Warning! Battery exhausted. p (● blinks red) Battery exhausted. Camera cannot focus. I Warning!! please wait for the camera to finish recording. y Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is
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    I This file cannot be played back. Problem Solution c Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory 115 or memory card. Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert displayed. File not created with COOLPIX S51c View file on computer or other device. - Technical Notes 157
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    Problem USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing. If Nikon Transfer displays error, click [OK] to exit. Resume operation after turning camera camera's internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon
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    c Iv Running out of ink or Printer error. printer error. Check printer status. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, - select [Resume] and press d to resume printing.* Iv Specified size of paper is Load the specified paper, Printer error: check not loaded
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    Error Messages Wireless Connection Display Problem Solution c n K Battery exhausted during Use the AC Adapter 16 Battery picture upload. EH-64, or charge the exhausted. Transfer battery, turn the camera terminated. on again, and apply the last mode used for picture upload. n I
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    Error Messages Display n I Address incorrect. n I Login failed. Problem An error occurred with Picture Mail recipient email address. Login error occurred when connecting to my Picturetown. Solution c • Select [Choose 141, address] and press d 146
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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 representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution c
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    battery, and then 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 internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c [Image mode] not available [Image mode] cannot , 40 63 AF-assist illuminator does not light • [Off] is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes. 113 37-42 Pictures appear smeared
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    Troubleshooting Playback Problem Cause/Solution c File cannot be played back • File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera copy tracks to card again. • User-defined music tracks copied to the 20, memory card by another camera cannot be 115 used. Format or
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Pictures not displayed on television • Choose correct video mode. 116 • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace 20 memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start • Camera is off. 22 when
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    Troubleshooting Wireless Transfer Problem Cause/Solution c The camera is not detected by Confirm your camera's connection to 139 the my Picturetown Utility • Move the camera closer to the access - point. • Remove obstruction between the - camera and access point. • Battery is exhausted.
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    Nikon COOLPIX S51c Digital Camera Technical Notes 168 Type Compact digital camera ) Focus-area selection Auto (5-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product 3.0 in., 230,000-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level
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    -weighted (digital zoom) USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminal Multi connector (supports ImageLink) Supported Battery (supplied) • AC Adapter EH-64 (supplied) Charging time Approx. 2 hours when battery is fully discharged Battery
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    IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps Security TKIP, 128/64-bit (104/40-bit) WEP, AES Access protocols Infrastructure * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash
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    Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 3.7 V, 730 mAh Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 35 × 47 × 5 mm (1.4 × 1.9 × 0.2 in.) Weight Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz) (excluding terminal cover) AC Adapter EH-64 Rated input
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    used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable
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    10, 12, 63, 64 M (my Picturetown) 122 Accessories 150 AE-L 43 AF area mode 96 AF assist 113 Audio video/USB cable 74, 75, 76, 80 Auto off 114 Auto-focus mode 67 AVI 151 AV-out connect 74 B Backlight (L) 41 Backlit subjects 30, 41 Battery 14 Battery charger 150 Battery level indicator 156 Battery
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    Digital print order format 85-86, 172 D-Lighting 50 Dock insert 87 DPOF 172 DSCN 151 Dusk/dawn (J) 39 E E-mail 89 Error messages 156-159 Exif version 2.2 172 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 151 F Face-priority AF 45 File names 151 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show (K) 41 Firmware Movie menu 64 Movie
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    user registration 148 Utility 121 N Network home wireless LAN 121 profile 121, 124 Night landscape (G) 39 Nikon 134 R Record orientation 114 Red-eye reduction 31 Reset all 117 wireless LAN settings 135 Rotary multi selector 37 SSCN 151 Strap, Camera 6 Sunset (I) 39 Support information 2 T Television
  • Nikon S51c | S51c User's Manual - Page 190
    , 72 W WAV 151 Welcome screen 104 White balance 91, 97 preset 92 Wireless LAN home 121 settings 124 Wireless services 120, 122 configuration 126, 136 my Picturetown 120 Picture Bank 120, 122 Picture Mail 120, 122 user registration 148 Z Zoom 24 buttons 7 indicator 8 playback 48 176 Technical Notes
  • Nikon S51c | S51c User's Manual - Page 191
    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP7G01(11) 6MA32811-01
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