Nikon 26105  S52 / S52c User's Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 2
. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Apple Public Source License (For Users of the COOLPIX S52c) The COOLPIX S52c includes Apple mDNS source code that is - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 3
Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene b Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers d Shooting, Playback, and - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 4
battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not Disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 5
EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it into a Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied only with the COOLPIX S52), or by inserting it into the camera and connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied only with the COOLPIX S52c). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 6
input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 7
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 COOLPIX S52/S52c CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 8
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 9
Displays...11 First Steps ...12 Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52 12 Inserting the Battery into the Camera 14 Removing the Battery ...15 Turning On and Off the Camera...15 Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c 16 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 10
Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures 28 Using the Flash...30 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 11
Movie Files...63 E Voice Recordings...64 Making Voice Recordings...64 Playing Voice Recordings...66 Deleting Sound Files...67 Copying Voice Recordings...68 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 69 Connecting to a TV...69 Connecting to a Computer...70 Before Connecting the Camera...70 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 12
Version ...111 Technical Notes...112 Optional Accessories ...112 Approved Memory Cards ...112 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 113 Caring for the Camera ...114 Cleaning ...116 Storage ...116 Error Messages...117 Troubleshooting...121 Specifications ...126 Supported Standards ...129 Index ...130 x - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 13
Nikon COOLPIX S52/S52c digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual camera. This icon indicates that more A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 14
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 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 15
was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding using the COOLPIX S52c, reset the wireless LAN settings stored in the camera. For more information, - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 16
Mail) button 9 (COOLPIX S52c only) .... 41 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide 10 Antenna (COOLPIX S52c only) .... 47 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide 11 Wireless LAN LED (COOLPIX S52c only) .... 47 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide 12 Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 1 2 3 4 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 17
Introduction 12 Parts of the Camera 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 17 11 10 13 14 16 1 e (mode) button 8 2 Speaker 50, 63, 66 Zoom buttons 25 f ( Eyelet for camera strap 4 7 k (apply selection) button 9 15 8 Rotary multi selector 9 9 l (delete) button 28, 29, 50, 63 10 Battery-chamber/ memory - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 18
Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera mode 30 6 Flash indicator 31 7 Internal memory indicator 23 8 Battery level indicator 22 9 ISO sensitivity 31, 88 10 Vibration reduction - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 19
to the selected option. 11 Movie playback indicator 63 12 D-Lighting icon 47 13 Voice memo icon 50 14 Image mode 83 15 Small picture 49 16 Protect icon 94 17 Print-order icon 80 Picture Bank pictures icon 18 (COOLPIX S52c only) .... 45 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide 19 Movie option - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 20
) Button Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode. The e (mode) Button Press e during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or during playback to - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 21
Selection Menu COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c Play Play 1 1 5 2 6 2 4 3 5 3 4 1 Playback mode 28 2 Pictmotion mode 54 3 List by date mode 51 4 Audio playback mode 66 5 Setup mode 97 6 Picture Bank mode (COOLPIX S52c only) .... 44 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide The Rotary - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 22
next screen. C Note on the Rotary Multi Selector Since the rotary multi selector can be used in various ways, concrete descriptions are included only in cases where necessary. In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector 10 are indicated with H, I, J, and K. - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 23
items Shooting menu AF area mode Exit Press k or the rotary multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options. AF area mode Auto Manual Center Exit Press k or the rotary multi selector K to apply selection. Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 24
the camera. Insert the battery into the camera and charge it by connecting the AC adapter. Proceed to "Inserting the Battery into the Camera" (A 14) and "Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)" (A 16). 1 Connect the power cable Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 25
periods, use the AC Adapter EH-63 (available separately from Nikon) (A 112). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. If you are using the COOLPIX S52, the battery cannot be - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 26
camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. For more information on charging the battery, see "Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52)" (A 12) if you are using the COOLPIX S52, or "Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 27
First Steps Inserting the Battery into the Camera Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the 1 battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 28
the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c) If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) before the first use or when the battery is running low. 2 4 3 1 1 Connect the power cable - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 29
for the Camera Only use the power cable for the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) for the COOLPIX S52c. D Connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 The AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) can: • When the camera is turned on, power the camera from a power outlet. • If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, the battery inserted - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 30
First Steps Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 31
First Steps Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 102) and press k. Home time zone 6 Edit the date. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y ( - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 32
transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer pictures from the internal memory. 1 Turn the camera off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 33
the wireless LAN function built into the COOLPIX S52c. B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the 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 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 34
section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. 2 Press - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 35
Vibration reduction (A 105), when On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 36
Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. COOLPIX S52 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. COOLPIX S52c 15 Basic Photography - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 37
pressed. Maximum magnification of optical zoom (3×) When digital zoom is in effect, indicator turns yellow. B Digital Zoom and Image Quality Digital zoom differs from optical zoom in that data from the camera's image sensor are enlarged with digital processing, which can result in reduced image - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 38
the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus indicator glow green. 15 When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed. When the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor, the focus indicator will glow green. When the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 39
will be displayed, or the C or X icon will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (A 105), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. 27 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 40
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K, to view additional pictures (A 9). Pictures may be - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 41
Press c to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu. 28 C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. If the camera is turned off in voice recording mode (A 64) or audio playback mode (A 66), the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 42
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.3-5.5 m (11 in. -18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3-3.5 m (11 in. -11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 43
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. If the battery is low after pictures are taken using the flash, the monitor display will the camera is turned off. C Red-Eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). cases, choose another mode and try again. 31 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 44
10s or 2s and press k. 10s 2s 10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such as weddings) 2s (two seconds): suited for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. Self-timer If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 45
cm (1.5 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is near K). Macro mode C Macro Mode In macro mode, the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. C The Macro Mode Setting If the macro - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 46
Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 47
on High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode • This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting in this mode may become somewhat grainy. • Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places. D Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode • - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 48
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 49
portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be applied. X V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Q Use this mode for - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 50
OQ 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 is not available. Shooting Suited for the Scene X V1 n Off2 p Off 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 51
is pressed halfway, the focus indicator and focus area (A 6) always light; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. X W n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. h Auto* h Off h Off Shooting Suited for the Scene O: For those scene - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 52
upon zoom position. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 89). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • Digital zoom is not available. • As pictures are easily affected - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 53
is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. h Off h Auto* X X n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Suited for - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 54
. Press b again to return to shooting mode selected in the shooting- mode selection menu. COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode 2 Frame the subject. When the camera detects a face, the guide is displayed with a double yellow border. Up to five people can be detected. When - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 55
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera was unable to focus. Release the button and try again. • In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected compensation can be applied, however, macro mode and digital zoom are not available. 43 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 56
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. 15/05/2008 30 The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Description A Choose - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 57
Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 58
's editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with another make or model of camera. • If a copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer. • Editing functions are not available when - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 59
playback mode and press b. The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right. COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose OK and press k. A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created. To cancel D-Lighting, choose - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 60
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). • 3,456 × 2,592 • e 2,592 × 1,944 • f 2,272 × 1,704 • g 2,048 × 1,536 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 61
Editing Pictures 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 l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120 Description Suited to television playback. Suited to - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 62
the existing voice memo, delete only the existing voice memo and then record a new voice memo. • This camera cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures taken with another make or model of camera. D More Information 50 See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 113) for more information. - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 63
the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. COOLPIX S52 List by date COOLPIX S52c List by date More on Playback 2 Choose the desired date and press k. Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 64
Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. To Use Description A Select date Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I, to select a date. 9 Switch to fullframe playback Press k to display the first picture - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 65
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date Menus Press d in list by date 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* A 80 A 93 A 94 A 94 A 95 A 49 * During full-frame playback mode only When d - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 66
It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera. * Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies. Creating a Pictmotion Movie D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. COOLPIX S52 Pictmotion by muvee COOLPIX S52c Pictmotion by muvee 2 Choose H and press k. More on - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 67
4 Choose Yes and press k. The Pictmotion movie is saved and the monitor display returns to that shown in step 2. An icon for the saved movie will be displayed in the monitor. Settings for saved Pictmotion movies cannot be changed. If you wish to change the settings, create a new Pictmotion movie - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 68
Notes on Pictmotion • Pictmotion supports both still pictures and movie files (up to five); note, however, that in the case of movies only a small ten ten-minute, user-defined music tracks can be transferred from a computer to a memory card inserted in the camera. • Install Nikon Transfer using the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 69
• Preset tracks can be played back by pressing g (j). • Names of the tracks are displayed in the user-defined music track list only when transferred from a computer using Nikon Transfer. User-defined music tracks cannot be played back. 2 Effects Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose Effects - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 70
Pictmotion by muvee 3 Playback Order Rotate the rotary multi selector to display Playback order, and press the rotary multi selector K. Choose Random (default setting) or Play in order. Random: Play back pictures in random order. Playback order High-speed Motion Random Fit to music length - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 71
rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Pictmotion by muvee COOLPIX S52 Pictmotion by muvee COOLPIX S52c Pictmotion by muvee More on Playback 2 Use the rotary multi Play Loop C Pictmotion Playback Restart End This camera cannot play Pictmotion movies created with another make or model of - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 72
change setting as necessary before movie recording begins. • Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are being recorded. D Changing Movie Settings 60 Movie - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 73
1 m per movie file L Small size 320P 1 m 7 s Approx. 7 m * All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card. This camera can record movies with a maximum length of ten minutes. The amount of recording time remaining (up to ten minutes) is displayed during - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 74
Menu I Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 75
. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Select Yes and press k to delete the movie, or select No to exit without deleting the movie. Erase 1 image? No Yes 63 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 76
start recording. The indicator lamp lights during recording. If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins, the camera's auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off. See "Operations During Recording" (A 65) for more information. Voice recording 001 15 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 77
quality sound. (default setting) 29 m 58 s * All figures are approximate. The maximum length of a single voice recording file, recorded with this camera, is 60 minutes. B Voice Recordings The files transferred to a computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 78
Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 64) to display the select sound file screen. COOLPIX S52 Audio playback COOLPIX S52c Audio playback 2 Choose the desired sound file and press k. The selected sound file will be played back. Select sound file 001 15 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 79
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Audio playback 001 15/05/2008 17:30 00:00:05/00:00:20 Date and time of recording Sound quality Length of recording Volume Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume. - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 80
internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press k. Selected files: Proceed to step 4 Copy all files: Proceed to step 5 Copy sound files Exit Camera to card Selected files Copy all files Exit 4 Choose the desired file. Press the rotary multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the rotary - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 81
, or memory card, will be displayed on the television. While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off. B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio/video - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 82
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, 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 S52/S52c Windows Preinstalled versions - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 83
Connecting 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 USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light. Windows - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 84
camera off and disconnect the USB cable. For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 85
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Computer D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer's hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 86
76) Print multiple pictures (A 77) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers B Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. D Printing Pictures In - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 87
. Connecting to a Printer 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen 1 will be displayed in the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 88
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 89
Start print Copies Paper size Exit Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press d. The - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 90
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Paper size Default - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 91
cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Back Printing 002/010 Cancel Current print/ total number of prints C 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 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 92
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 129). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 93
printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 129) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 79). • Date and Info are reset - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 94
sensitivity to light. F Color options2 A 88 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. G AF area mode A 89 Choose where the camera focuses. 1 Setting can be applied from other shooting menus (except movie menu). 2 See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 95
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 96
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C The Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 97
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 white balance under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 86) for details. c Daylight White - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 98
lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose bPreset manual in the white balance menu, and press k. The camera zooms in. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit 3 Choose Measure. To apply the most recently measured value for - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 99
when Continuous or BSS is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U Single (default the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures. The camera takes up to ten pictures - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 100
concentrated in dark parts of the image. Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera compensates by Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 101
camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option. w Auto Camera , the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed. 15 Focus areas x Manual This option is suited to situations in - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 102
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode and high-sensitivity shooting mode. Flash mode Flash mode is disabled (W) when a setting other than - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 103
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. a Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete Delete all or selected - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 104
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: print set (A 80) delete (A 94) protect (A 94) rotate image (A 95) copy (A 96) • Setup menu: welcome screen (A 99) Protect Back ON/ - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 105
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show". 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 106
Deleting Picture Bank Images (For Users of the COOLPIX S52c) Select the Picture Bank images option (48 of the Wireless LAN Connection Guide) from the Delete item in Pictures ➝ A 92). Note, however, that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 107
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera's monitor after shooting. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. 1 Choose a picture to be rotated in the picture selection screen, and press k. Select image - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 108
screen (A 92). All images: Copy all pictures. Copy Exit Camera to card Selected images All images Exit Shooting, Playback, and Setup 68) in audio playback mode. • Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied. • Edited copies - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 109
for connection to TV. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Wireless settings (COOLPIX S52c only) Adjust settings for wireless LAN features. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for more information. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. A 98 A 99 A 100 A 103 A 104 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 110
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the shooting-mode or playback-mode selection menu by pressing e. Then menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names Menu names Menus Menus Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c 98 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 111
Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 112
clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See step 6 and 7 of the section, "Setting Display Language, Date, and Time" (A 19) for more information. Time zone w (home - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 113
zone is selected, the icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. New city time zone EDT:New York Toronto, Lima Menus B The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter (available separately from Nikon) is connected, - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 114
Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 19) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera's time zone map. UTC +/- -11 -10 Location Midway, Samoa - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 115
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display 05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 15 44 Auto info (default setting) 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 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 116
Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support monitor (A 6). B Date Imprint • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. • Dates imprinted at - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 117
slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 118
camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera Camera rotated 90º clockwise Camera rotated 90º counterclockwise Off Camera shutter-release button held down, camera orientation information is fixed at that of the first - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 119
permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 120
Playback, and Setup Menus o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose from NTSC and PAL. p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up menu Option Flash mode (A 30) Self-timer (A 32) Macro mode (A 33) Exposure compensation - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 121
) Shooting menu Option Image mode (A 83) White balance (A 85) Continuous (A 87) ISO sensitivity (A 88) Color options (A 88) AF area mode (A 89) Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Default value Portrait Default value Normal Default value TV movie 640P Single AF Default value High-speed Motion Random - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 122
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Option Menus (A 98) Welcome screen (A 99) Photo The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all. Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A 86) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Date (A 100), Language (A 108), and - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 123
Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for more information on the camera's MAC address displayed with the COOLPIX S52c. COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c COOLPIX S52 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version COOLPIX S52c Ver. X.X MAC address xx-xx - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 124
Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB cable A/V Cable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 Battery Charger MH-62 AC Adapter EH-63 USB Cable UC-E13 Audio/Video Cable device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 125
JPG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures for voice recordings (e.g., "101SOUND"; A 64), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g., "100NIKON"). When the number the "NKST" folder in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by "PRJCT" (e.g., "101PRJCT"). - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 126
Lens and all Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 127
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 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 128
Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints Lens 116 Nikon-authorized service representative. - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 129
Users of the COOLPIX S52c See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for error messages that may be displayed with use of the wireless LAN feature. Display Problem Solution O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. B Battery in this camera. Choose Yes and press k to format card, or turn camera off and - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 130
. 83 28, 63, 67 20 21 P Image cannot be saved. Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or 107 memory card. Camera has run out Select picture that 46 supports D-Lighting, crop, or small picture. • Movies cannot be - edited. N Time out error while Cannot record - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 131
lens cover from remove obstruction. opening. P USB cable disconnected Communications error during printing. Turn camera off and reconnect cable. System error Q Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 132
Check printer status. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select - Resume and press k to resume printing.* PR Specified size of paper is Load the specified paper, Printer error: check paper not loaded in printer. select Resume, and press - k to resume printing - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 133
-most column for more information. For Users of the COOLPIX S52c See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for information on troubleshooting wireless LAN problems. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution Monitor is blank • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 134
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies. even when Date imprint is enabled Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 60, 104 101 Electronically Controlled Cameras In - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 135
Troubleshooting Problem zoom cannot be used while recording 60 movies. Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when shooting in b camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes. 105 37-41 Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 136
Troubleshooting Problem during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to 63 small picture options • Select picture that supports D-Lighting, crop, 46 or small picture. • Pictures taken with another make or model of 46 camera cannot be edited. • Other cameras - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 137
20 memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Nikon Transfer does not start • Camera is off. 22 when camera is connected • Battery is exhausted. 22 • USB cable is not correctly connected. 70 • If your computer is running Windows 2000 72 Professional - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 138
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S52/S52c Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels Image sensor 9.0 million 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 9.30 million Lens 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm) f/- - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 139
, Swedish, Thai, Turkish • One EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied) • AC Adapter EH-63 Approx. 200 shots (EN-EL8) COOLPIX S52: Approx. 93 × 59 × 21 mm (3.6 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding projections) COOLPIX S52c: Approx. 97.5 × 59 × 21 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding projections) Approx - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 140
oz) (excluding terminal cover) Technical Notes Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied with the COOLPIX S52) Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.09-0.051 A Rated capacity Rated output 9-12.2 VA DC 4.2 V, 0.73 A Supported batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 Charging time Operating - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 141
Specifications AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied with the COOLPIX S52c) Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of cable Weight AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.18-0.1 A 18-22 VA DC 4.8 V, 1.5 A 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Approx. 41 × 23.5 × 79 mm (1.6 × 0.9 × - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 142
o (exposure compensation) 34 A Accessories 112 AF area mode 89 AF assist 105 Audio/video cable 69 Auto off 107 Auto-focus mode 62 AVI 113 AV-out connect 69 B Backlight (o) 41 Backlit subjects 30, 41 Battery 14 Battery charger 12, 112 Battery level indicator 117 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 143
ISO sensitivity 88 J JPEG 126 JPG 113 L Landscape (c) 37 Language 18, 108 Lens 4, 116 M Macro mode 33 Memory card 6-7, 20, 84, 112 approved 112 size 61 TV movie 61 Movies 60, 63 deleting 63 playback 63 recording 60 Museum (l) 40 N Night landscape (j) 40 Nikon Transfer 56, 71 O One-touch portrait - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 144
49 Smear 116 Sound settings 106 Sports (d) 38 SSCN 113 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (h) 39 Support information 2 T Television 69 connecting to 69 Thumbnail playback 44 Time differences 102 Time zone 18-19, 100, 102 Transfer 71 Tripod 5 U USB cable 70, 71, 75 V Vibration reduction 105 Video mode 69, 108 - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 145
Index 133 Technical Notes - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 146
Index 134 Technical Notes - Nikon 26105 |  S52 / S52c User's Manual - Page 147
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. YP8C01(11) 6MMA5911-01
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