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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • 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 subject to the terms of the Apple Public Source License located at URL http://developer.apple.com/darwin/.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 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).
  • Page 6 For Your Safety 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 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.

  • Page 7: Notices

    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 Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.

  • Page 8: Notice For Customers In Canada

    Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    The Rotary Multi Selector...9 The d Button...11 Help 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 ...18...
  • 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 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...32...
  • Page 11 D Movies... 60 Recording Movies ...60 The Movie Menu...61 D Selecting Movie Options...61 I Auto-Focus Mode ...62 Movie Playback ...63 Deleting 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...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Playback Options: The Playback Menu ...91 Displaying the Playback Menu...91 b Slide Show...93 c Delete ...94 d Protect ...94 f Rotate Image...95 h Copy ...96 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...97 Displaying the Setup Menu...98 a Menus ...98 c Welcome Screen...99 d Date...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Illustrations and Screen Display • In this manual, the COOLPIX S52 digital camera is used for illustrative purposes. Illustrations for both the COOLPIX S52 and the COOLPIX S52c are provided when necessary.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button... 26 Power-on lamp... 22, 107 Power switch... 15 Built-in microphone... 50, 60, 64 b (one-touch portrait) button ... 42 D-Lighting button... 47 Lens...114, 126 Self-timer lamp ... 32, 115 AF-assist illuminator...27, 105, 115 Attaching the Camera Strap Built-in flash...30 F (Picture Mail) button...
  • Page 17 e (mode) button...8 Speaker ... 50, 63, 66 Zoom buttons... 25 f (wide)... 25 g (tele)... 25 h (thumbnail playback)... 44 i (playback zoom)... 45 j (help) ... 11 Indicator lamp... 64 Flash lamp... 31 c (shooting/playback) button...8, 28 Eyelet for camera strap ...4 k (apply selection) button ...9 Rotary multi selector ...9 l (delete) button...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 103). Shooting Shooting mode* ...22, 35, 36, 42, 60...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 18 Time of recording... 18 Internal memory indicator... 28 Battery level indicator... 22 File number and type ... 113 List by date guide... 51 Volume indicator... 50, 63 Voice memo recording guide ... 50 Voice memo playback guide ... 50 Current frame number/ total number of frames...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The c (shooting/playback) Button The e (mode) Button Shooting-mode Selection Menu Auto mode ... 22 High-sensitivity shooting mode ... 35 Scene mode... 36 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.

  • Page 21: Playback-Mode Selection Menu

    Playback-mode Selection Menu COOLPIX S52 Playback mode ... 28 Pictmotion mode... 54 List by date mode ... 51 Audio playback mode... 66 The Rotary Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selection.

  • Page 22: For Playback

    Basic Operations For Playback Select previous picture* * Pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector. For the Menu Screen Return display to the previous screen Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Pressing right or left in shooting/playback-mode selection menu (A 8) or icons menu (A 98) will choose the items.

  • Page 23: The D Button

    The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). Press d again to exit the menu. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Shooting menu Displayed when...

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52) The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge the battery using the Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. • If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, the Battery Charger MH-62 is not supplied with the camera.
  • Page 25 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 charged by inserting it into the camera and connecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery Into The Camera

    “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)” (A 16) if you are using the COOLPIX S52c.

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is 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. •...

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery Using The Ac Adapter (Coolpix S52C)

    Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c) If you are using the COOLPIX S52c, insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) before the first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1.
  • Page 29 AC adapter connected. • If you are using the COOLPIX S52, the AC Adapter EH-63 is not supplied with the camera. Furthermore, the battery cannot be charged while it is inserted into the camera.

  • Page 30: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
  • Page 31 Select your home time zone (A 102) and press Edit the date. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press the highlighted item. Press to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) Press...

  • Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 38 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 112). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.

  • Page 33: Removing Memory Cards

    Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

  • Page 34: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.

  • Page 35: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is Normal (3,456 × 2,592). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 103).

  • Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c 15 15 15...

  • Page 37: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position (3×), holding down g triggers digital zoom.

  • Page 38: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus indicator glow green. When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 39: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon 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 memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 40: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    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 displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

  • Page 41: Deleting The Last Picture Taken

    Available Options in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails D-Lighting Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Pressing 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 camera will be turned on in audio playback mode the next time.

  • Page 42: Using The Flash

    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 Auto). The following flash modes are available.
  • Page 43 Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 105) off when using a tripod. •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 105) off when using a tripod. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

  • Page 45: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm (1.5 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11 in.). Press p (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed.

  • Page 46: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure and press k. •...

  • Page 47: B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

    High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased with shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 2000 depending upon the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 48: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    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 Setting the Scene Mode Enter scene mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting C (use the rotary multi selector), and then...

  • Page 49: Features

    Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Digital zoom cannot be applied. Off* * Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
  • Page 50 Shooting in Scene Mode d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •...
  • Page 51 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Off* * Other settings can be selected. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
  • Page 52 Shooting in Scene Mode j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button 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.
  • Page 53 m Fireworks show 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 (A 26) glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

  • Page 54: Shooting In One-Touch Portrait Mode

    Press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure are set, and the double border glows green. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c...

  • Page 55: The One-Touch Portrait Menu

    The One-Touch Portrait Menu The following portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin tones, softening overall image) can be set in the one-touch portrait menu. Press d in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. Image mode Choose a combination of image size and image quality (compression) (A 83). Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).

  • Page 56: More On Playback

    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. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase number of picture f (h) thumbnails...

  • Page 57: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 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.

  • Page 58: Editing Pictures

    Editing Pictures Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 113). The editing features described below are available. Editing function D-Lighting (A 47) Crop (A 48) Small picture (A 49) Picture Editing • This camera’s editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with another make or model of camera.

  • Page 59: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press k. D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 113) for more information. Editing Pictures COOLPIX S52 COOLPIX S52c D-Lighting Cancel 15/05/2008 15:30 15/05/2008 15:30 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG...

  • Page 60: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when displayed with playback zoom (A 45) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 61: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    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 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.

  • Page 62: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is hold down. •...

  • Page 63: Viewing Pictures By Date

    Others. The first picture for that date will be displayed full-frame playback mode. Press f in full-frame playback mode to return to the date list. COOLPIX S52 List by date COOLPIX S52c List by date List by date...

  • Page 64: Using List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date Using List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu View playback mode menu Switch to shooting mode Notes on List by Date Mode •...

  • Page 65: List By Date Menus

    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* * During full-frame playback mode only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 51), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.

  • Page 66: Pictmotion By Muvee

    A Pictmotion movie using the 30 most recent pictures (default setting) will be created automatically. After the created Pictmotion movie is automatically played back, a confirmation dialog will be displayed. COOLPIX S52 Pictmotion by muvee COOLPIX S52c Pictmotion by muvee...
  • Page 67 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 with the desired settings.

  • Page 68: Choose Pictures

    • Up to 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 supplied Software Suite CD. For further details, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
  • 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.
  • 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 in order: 4 Playback Duration Rotate the rotary multi selector to display Playback duration, and press the rotary multi selector K.
  • Page 71 Monitor returns to that shown in step 2. To resume playback, choose Restart and press k. Pictmotion Playback This camera cannot play Pictmotion movies created with another make or model of camera. Pictmotion by muvee COOLPIX S52 Pictmotion by muvee COOLPIX S52c Pictmotion by muvee Play...

  • Page 72: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting D (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

  • Page 73: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options and Auto-focus mode (A 62) settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 74: I Auto-Focus Mode

    The Movie Menu I Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway (default setting) and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. B Full-time AF To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

  • Page 75: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.

  • Page 76: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Enter voice recording mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

  • Page 77: Sound Quality

    Operations During Recording Pause indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording End recording Sound Quality Press d in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality options. Choose the sound quality for the recording. Option Suited for longer recordings.

  • Page 78: Playing Voice Recordings

    (A 64) to display the select sound file screen. Choose the desired sound file and press k. The selected sound file will be played back. COOLPIX S52 Audio playback COOLPIX S52c Audio playback Select sound file...

  • Page 79: Operations During Playback

    Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Use the zoom buttons, g or f, to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

  • Page 80: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. Press d in the select sound file screen (A 66, step 2). Use the rotary multi selector to choose the option and press k.

  • Page 81: Connecting To Televisions, Computers, And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio- in jack.

  • Page 82: Connecting To A Computer

    (A 72). Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the...

  • Page 83: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action.
  • Page 84 Connecting to a Computer Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

  • Page 85: More Information

    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 copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV- compatible audio player.

  • Page 86: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 129) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (A 76) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

  • Page 88: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    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. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Press ) to display 12 thumbnails, and switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 89: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 75), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 90 Connecting to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press k. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 91 Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. To print, choose Start print from the menu displayed and shown at right, and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 92: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    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 print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 93: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Choose Done and press Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.

  • Page 94: Shooting, Playback, And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of A (auto) mode, and high-sensitivity menu of high- sensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

  • Page 95: A Image Mode

    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 can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,”...
  • Page 96 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 picture (due to JPEG compression).

  • Page 97: B White Balance

    B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 98: Preset Manual

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 99: C Continuous

    C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or Best Shot Selector (BSS). Flash will be switched off when Continuous or BSS is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 100: E Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 101: G Af Area Mode

    G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the 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. Auto Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of five) containing the subject closest to the camera.

  • Page 102: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    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 ( Continuous. Selecting Single for Continuous restores the last flash mode setting applied.

  • Page 103: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 104: Selecting Pictures

    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) •...

  • Page 105: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show”. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing Start.

  • Page 106: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 92). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 107: Rotate Image

    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. Choose a picture to be rotated in the picture selection screen, and press Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press the rotary multi selector Rotate image Back Rotate...

  • Page 108: Copy

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press : Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

  • Page 109: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.

  • Page 110: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Select a format for menu display. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. Menu names COOLPIX S52 Menu names Menus COOLPIX S52c Set up Menus Welcome screen...

  • Page 111: Welcome Screen

    c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 112: Date

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See step 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date, and Time” (A 19) for more information.
  • Page 113 The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter (available separately from Nikon) is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging. w (Home Time Zone) •...
  • Page 114 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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.

  • Page 115: Monitor Settings

    e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info The following display options are available.

  • Page 116: C Date Imprint

    Basic 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 printing of date and time (A 81). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

  • Page 117: Vibration Reduction

    g Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects 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. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 118: Sound Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when error is detected.

  • Page 119: Auto Off

    k Auto Off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera enters standby mode (A 15) to reduce drain on the batteries. The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

  • Page 120: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n 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 o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose from NTSC and PAL.

  • Page 121: Scene Mode

    Scene mode Option Scene mode (A 36) One-touch portrait menu Option Portrait effect (A 43) Movie menu Option Movie options (A 61) Auto-focus mode (A 62) Pictmotion menu Option Background music (A 57) Effects (A 57) Playback order (A 58) Playback duration (A 58) Select images (A 58) Shooting menu...

  • Page 122: Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup menu Option Menus (A 98) Welcome screen (A 99) Photo info (A 103) Brightness (A 103) Date imprint (A 104) Vibration reduction (A 105) AF assist (A 105) Button sound (A 106) Shutter sound (A 106) Record orientation (A 106) Auto off (A 107) Others...

  • Page 123: 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 S52 Ver. X.X Back Firmware version Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu COOLPIX S52c COOLPIX S52c Ver.

  • Page 124: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB cable A/V Cable Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.

  • Page 125: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “SOUND” (normal quality sound) or “SOUNE” (high quality sound) for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”; A 64), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 126: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 127: The Battery

    The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 32, 105) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 12, 16).

  • Page 128: Cleaning

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 129: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. For 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.
  • Page 130 Error Messages Display Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Sound file cannot be saved. Image can not be modified. Cannot record movie. Memory contains no images. No sound file. Problem Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image • Delete pictures or sound •...
  • Page 131 Delete affected Pictmotion movie. Disable protection. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Turn camera off and remove obstruction. Turn camera off and reconnect cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on.
  • Page 132 Error Messages Display Printer error. Check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check ink Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Running out of ink or Check printer.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    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. For Users of the COOLPIX S52c See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for information on troubleshooting wireless LAN problems.
  • Page 134 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 occurred.
  • Page 135 Problem Flash does not fire Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used No sound when shutter is released AF-assist illuminator does not light Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Cause/Solution...
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Unexpected results when flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction) Playback Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on picture Cannot record voice memo Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or small picture options Cause/Solution Adjust exposure compensation.
  • Page 137 Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S52/S52c Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage...
  • Page 139 • AC Adapter EH-63 Battery life Approx. 200 shots (EN-EL8) COOLPIX S52: Approx. 93 × 59 × 21 mm (3.6 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) Dimensions (excluding projections) COOLPIX S52c: Approx. 97.5 × 59 × 21 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (W ×...
  • Page 140 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied with the COOLPIX S52) Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 141: Supported Standards

    Length of cable Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

  • Page 142: Index

    Index Symbols D Pictmotion mode 54 A (auto) mode 22 E Audio playback mode 66 E Voice recording mode 64 B High-sensitivity shooting mode 35 C List by date mode 51 C Scene mode 36 F Setup mode 97 D Movie mode 60 g (tele) 25 f (wide) 25 i Playback zoom 45...
  • Page 143 TV movie 61 Movies 60, 63 deleting 63 playback 63 recording 60 Museum (l) 40 Night landscape (j) 40 Nikon Transfer 56, 71 One-touch portrait mode 42 menu 43 taking pictures 42 Party/indoor (f) 38 PictBridge 74–80, 129 Pictmotion by muvee 54 Playback 28, 44–49...
  • Page 144 Index Slide show 93 Small picture 49 Smear 116 Sound settings 106 Sports (d) 38 SSCN 113 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (h) 39 Support information 2 Television 69 connecting to 69 Thumbnail playback 44 Time differences 102 Time zone 18–19, 100, 102 Transfer 71 Tripod 5 USB cable 70, 71, 75...
  • Page 145 Index...
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  • 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. Printed in China YP8B01(11) 6MMA5811-01...

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