Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Reference Manual - Page 31

9

Parts of the Camera

1

Shooting mode

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26, 27

2

Macro mode

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62

3

Zoom indicator

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29, 62

4

Focus indicator

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30

5

AE/AF-L indicator

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49

6

Quick effects icon

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69

7

Flash mode

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57

8

Battery level indicator

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24

9

Vibration reduction icon

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104

10

Wi-Fi communication indicator

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105

11

Eye-Fi communication indicator

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105

12

Motion detection icon

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104

13

Wind noise reduction

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99

1

4

“Date not set” indicator

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22, 104,

E

114

15

Travel destination icon

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22, 104,

E

83

16

Movie options (normal speed movies)

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99

17

Movie options (HS movies)

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99

18

Image mode

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68,

E

40

19

Easy panorama

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47

20

Internal memory indicator

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24

21

Number of exposures remaining

(still images)

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24

22

Movie recording time remaining

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96

23

Aperture value

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30

2

4

Shutter speed

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30

25

Print date

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104

26

Focus area (target finding AF)

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30, 68

27

Focus area (for manual or center)

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68

28

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection)

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48, 53, 68

29

Focus area (subject tracking)

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68,

E

54

30

ISO sensitivity

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68

31

Exposure compensation value

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64

32

Color options

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68

33

Skin softening

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69

3

4

White balance mode

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68

35

Continuous shooting mode

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68

36

Blink proof icon

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69

37

Hand-held/tripod

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42, 44

38

Backlighting (HDR)

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46

39

Self-timer indicator

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60

4

0

Smile timer

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69

4

1

Pet portrait auto release

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48

Section	Page
Introduction	4
Read This First	4
About This Manual	5
Information and Precautions	7
For Your Safety	10
WARNINGS	10
Notices	13
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)	15
Parts of the Camera	23
The Camera Body	24
Attaching the Camera Strap	27
Using Menus (the MENU Button)	28
The Monitor	30
Shooting Mode	30
Playback Mode	32
The Basics of Shooting and Playback	35
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery	36
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery	38
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card	40
Internal Memory and Memory Cards	41
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time	42
Step 1 Turn the Camera On	46
Turning the Camera On and Off	47
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode	48
Available Shooting Modes	49
Step 3 Frame a Picture	50
Using the Zoom	51
Step 4 Focus and Shoot	52
The Shutter-release Button	53
Step 5 Play Back Images	54
Step 6 Delete Images	56
Shooting Features	59
Auto Mode	60
Using Quick Effects	61
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)	62
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene	63
Characteristics of Each Scene	63
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)	73
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)	75
Using Skin Softening	77
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector	78
Available Features	78
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)	79
Using the Self-timer	82
Using Macro Mode	84
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)	86
Default Settings	87
Features That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Shooting Menu)	89
Options Available in the Shooting Menu	90
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously	92
Focusing	95
Using Face Detection	95
Using Target Finding AF	97
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus	98
Focus Lock	99
Playback Features	101
Playback Zoom	102
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display	103
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback	104
Available Playback Modes	104
Switching Between Playback Modes	105
Features That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Playback Menu)	106
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer	108
Using ViewNX 2	110
Installing ViewNX 2	110
Transferring Images to the Computer	113
Viewing Images	115
Recording and Playing Back Movies	117
Recording Movies	118
Features That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Movie Menu)	121
Playing Back Movies	122
General Camera Setup	125
Features That Can Be Set with the MENU Button (Setup Menu)	126
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature	129
Installing the Software on the Smart Device	130
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera	131
Reference Section	133
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)	134
Shooting with Easy Panorama	134
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama	137
Favorite Pictures Mode	138
Adding Images to Albums	138
Playing Back Images in Albums	139
Removing Images from Albums	140
Changing the Favorites Album Icon	141
Auto Sort Mode	142
Auto Sort Mode Categories	142
List by Date Mode	144
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)	145
Viewing Images in a Sequence	145
Deleting Images in a Sequence	147
Editing Still Images	148
Editing Features	148
Quick Effects	150
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation	152
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast	152
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects	153
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image	155
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy	156
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)	158
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	161
Connecting the Camera to a Printer	162
Printing Individual Images	164
Printing Multiple Images	166
Editing Movies	170
The Shooting Menu (for Auto Mode)	172
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)	172
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)	174
Continuous Shooting	177
ISO Sensitivity	181
Color Options	182
AF Area Mode	183
Autofocus Mode	187
Quick Effects	188
The Smart Portrait Menu	189
Skin Softening	189
Smile Timer	190
Blink Proof	191
The Playback Menu	192
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)	192
Slide Show	196
Protect	197
Rotate Image	200
Voice Memo	201
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)	203
Sequence Display Options	205
Choose Key Picture	205
The Movie Menu	206
Movie Options	206
Open with HS Footage	212
Autofocus Mode	212
Wind Noise Reduction	213
The Setup Menu	214
Welcome Screen	214
Time Zone and Date	215
Monitor Settings	218
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)	220
Vibration Reduction	222
Motion Detection	223
AF Assist	224
Digital Zoom	225
Sound Settings	226
Auto Off	227
Format Memory/Format Card	228
Language	230
TV Settings	231
Charge by Computer	232
Blink Warning	234
Wi-Fi Options	236
Eye-Fi Upload	238
Reset All	239
Firmware Version	242
File and Folder Names	243
Optional Accessories	245
Error Messages	246
Technical Notes and Index	253
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance	254
The Camera	254
The Battery	255
Charging AC Adapter	256
Memory Cards	257
Cleaning and Storage	258
Cleaning	258
Storage	258
Troubleshooting	259
Specifications	269
Approved Memory Cards	274
Supported Standards	275

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AE/AF-L indicator, Backlighting HDR - shutter speed

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