Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
Page 2 High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • 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.
Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene 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 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
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 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
Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 Basic Operations of the Shutter-Release Button ...4 Attaching the Camera Strap ...5 Operating the Touch Panel ...
Page 10 Table of Contents Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...32 Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face (Smile Timer) ...33 Macro Mode...35 C Shooting Suited for the Scene ... 36 Shooting in Scene Mode ...36 Setting the Scene Mode...36 Features ...37 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...43 Shooting in Portrait/Night Portrait Scene Mode...45 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...47...
Page 11 Enjoying Slide Show Using HD Pictmotion ...82 Creating an HD Pictmotion Slide Show...82 Other Options for an HD Pictmotion Slide Show...85 Viewing an HD Pictmotion Slide Show...86 D Movies... 87 Recording Movies ...87 The Movie Menu...88 Selecting Movie Options...88 Autofocus mode ...90 Electronic VR ...90 Time-Lapse Movies...91 Movie Playback ...93...
Page 12 Table of Contents Playback Options: The Playback Menu ... 129 Displaying the Playback Menu... 129 Delete ... 130 Protect ... 131 Rotate Image ... 131 Copy... 132 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 133 Displaying the Setup Menu... 134 Choose HOME Display ... 134 Welcome Screen ...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S60 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
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 switch/Power-on lamp ...22, 144 Built-in flash...30 Lens ... 154, 165 Basic Operations of the Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance.
Page 17: Attaching The Camera Strap
Monitor/touch panel...8 Eyelet for camera strap...5 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover...16, 20 Tripod socket Multi connector ... 99, 102, 106 Attaching the Camera Strap HDMI connector cover...99 HDMI Mini Connector...99 Battery-chamber...16 Memory card slot...20 Battery latch ...16, 17 Parts of the Camera...
Page 18: Operating The Touch Panel
Operating the Touch Panel The COOLPIX S60’s monitor is a touch panel display. Operate the touch panel with your finger or the supplied stylus. Tapping Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to select a control or picture. Dragging Drag your finger across the touch panel.
Page 19 Operating the Touch Panel Notes on the Touch Panel and the Stylus • Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. • Do not scratch or press the touch panel too hard. • Do not place the stylus where small children can reach. •...
Page 20: Main Display Of The Monitor/Touch Panel And Basic Operations
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and the current camera settings. A x K c d e f g h i j k u l m n A o p E D Shooting mode...
Page 21: Shooting (Other Indicators)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting (Other Indicators) The following monitor display shows the current settings applied from the shooting menu (A 115) and focus area. White balance mode...118 Continuous shooting mode, BSS...121 Distortion control indicator ...127 “Date not set”...
Page 22: Playback (Operation Controls)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Playback (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to switch between monitor displays, or delete or edit pictures. • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the picture played back and the current camera settings. A C D Switch to shooting mode ...
Page 23: Playback (Information Display)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Playback (Information Display) The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently displayed. • Tap b to toggle photo information on and off. File number and type ... 151 Date/time of recording... 18 Print-order icon ...
Page 24: Home Screen Controls
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations HOME Screen Controls Tap a, displayed in the lower right corner of the monitor, in shooting or playback mode (A 8, 10) to switch to the HOME screen. The shooting, playback, and setup menus can be displayed from the HOME screen.
Page 25: Menu Screen
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Menu Screen Tap the menu control or setup control in the HOME screen to display the menu screen. When the menu item is tapped, the setting screen for the selected menu item is displayed.
Page 26: First Steps
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2.
Page 27 To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-63 (available separately from Nikon) (A 150). 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.
Page 28: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into your camera. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Page 29: Removing The Battery
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown .
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 (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Tap the desired language.
Page 31 Edit the date and time. Tap A or B to edit the highlighted item. Tap C or D to choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed. Tap e. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.
Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A 150). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
Page 33: Formatting Memory Cards
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S60, be sure to format them using this camera (A 145).
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 (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.
Page 35: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A is displayed in A (auto) mode. Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is K (3648 × 2736). The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting will display only for a few seconds (A 139).
Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture
Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.
Page 37: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Tap e or f to activate optical zoom. Tap e to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed when e or f is tapped.
Page 38: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 4). Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When focus is locked, the active focus area glows green. When a face is recognized: 1 / 1 2 5 1 2 5 Shutter speed...
Page 39: During Recording
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining 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 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Tap c. Shooting The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Tap b to display photo information and all available controls (A 29). When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.
Page 41: Deleting Multiple Pictures
Turning Photo Information and Controls Display On and Off Tap b to toggle photo information and available controls on and off. Options Available Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Control Playback zoom View thumbnails Edit pictures Switch to shooting Shooting mode...
Page 42: Using The Flash
Using the Flash The flash has a range of approx. 0.6 to 3.8 m (2 to 12 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx. 1.0 to 3.0 m (3 ft. 4 in. to 9 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. Set Vibration reduction (A 142) in the setup menu (A 133) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a two- or ten-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 142) off when using a tripod.
Page 45: Automatic Shooting Of A Smiling Face (Smile Timer)
Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face (Smile Timer) The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. Tap self-timer control to display self- timer menu, and tap H. When d is tapped, the menu will close and the monitor display will return to shooting mode without changing the self-timer setting.
Page 46 Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face (Smile Timer) Press the shutter-release button all the way down again to exit smile timer mode. Shooting also stops in the following situations: - When nine pictures have been taken - When five minutes have been passed since the shutter-release button was pressed in step 3 - When the internal memory or memory card becomes full Note on the Smile Timer...
Page 47: Macro Mode
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 9 cm (3.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.). Tap macro mode control. The macro menu is displayed.
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. x Scene auto selector K Portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow k Close-up u Food A Draw o Backlight * See “Voice Recordings”...
Page 49: Features
Features x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 43) for more information. The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.
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. * 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 area or focus indicator (A 26) always glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
Page 53 l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • BSS (best shot selector) (A 121) is used when shooting. •...
Page 54 Shooting in Scene Mode A Draw Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an image. See “Using the Draw Option” (A 49) for more information. – o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow.
Page 55: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes: •...
Page 56 Shooting in Scene Mode Frame the subject and take the picture. When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled. Shooting mode control A: Auto B: Portrait C: Landscape D: Night portrait When more than one face is framed by a border, tap a border to choose the face on which the camera focuses.
Page 57: Shooting In Portrait/Night Portrait Scene Mode
Shooting in Portrait/Night Portrait Scene Mode Tap the shooting mode control in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, and tap C. The scene selection menu will be displayed. The scene selection menu can also be displayed by tapping the scene mode control in the HOME screen, displayed by tapping a.
Page 58 Shooting in Scene Mode Notes on Portrait/Night Portrait Scene Mode • The flash mode in Night portrait scene mode is fixed to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. • Macro mode (A 35) is not available. • Digital zoom is not available. Using the Smile Timer The smile timer (A 33) can be activated in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode.
Page 59: Taking Pictures In Food Mode
Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. Tap the shooting mode control in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, and tap C. The scene selection menu will be displayed. The scene selection menu can also be displayed by tapping the scene mode control in the HOME screen, displayed by tapping a.
Page 60: Take The Picture
Shooting in Scene Mode Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red.
Page 61: Using The Draw Option
Using the Draw Option Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image size setting of TV screen (640 × 480). Tap the shooting mode control in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, and tap C.
Page 62: Taking Pictures For A Panorama
Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 142) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 63: More Information
Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that one- third of the frame overlaps the previous picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Tap d when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 3. Panorama Assist Flash mode, self-timer, and macro mode settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Page 64: More On Playback
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Tap B in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. • If B is not displayed in full-frame playback mode, tap b. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.
Page 65: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Tapping O during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed.
Page 66: Editing Pictures
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S60 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 151). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Paint (A 55) Trim (A 57) Stretch (A 59) Perspective control (A 60)
Page 67: Paint Pictures
Paint Pictures Draw pictures on images or affix stamps on images. Painted copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired pictures from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu is displayed. If z is not displayed in full-frame playback mode, tap b.
Page 68 Editing Pictures Choose a size. Choose a size of copy from 3 M (2048 × 1536) or TV (640 × 480). When pictures taken at an image mode setting of PC screen (1024) or TV screen (640) are edited, or cropped copies saved at a size with a pixel count less than three million pixels are further modified using the paint function, copies are automatically saved at a size of TV (640 ×...
Page 69: Creating A Cropped Copy: Trim
Creating a Cropped Copy: Trim Create a copy containing only portion visible in the monitor. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired pictures from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu is displayed. If z is not displayed in full-frame playback mode, tap b.
Page 70: Image Size
Editing Pictures Tap Yes. A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created. To cancel creating a cropped copy, tap No. Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 ×...
Page 71: Stretching Pictures: Stretch
Stretching Pictures: Stretch Stretch pictures horizontally. Stretched copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired pictures from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu is displayed. If z is not displayed in full-frame playback mode, tap b. Tap P.
Page 72: Adding A Sense Of Perspective: Perspective Control
Editing Pictures Adding a Sense of Perspective: Perspective control Enlarge a portion of the current picture to create a copy. Control the sense of perspective in the picture. Copies created with the perspective control function are stored as separate files. Select the desired pictures from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu is displayed.
Page 73: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu will be displayed.
Page 74: Change Color Tones: Color Options
Editing Pictures Change Color Tones: Color Options Change color tones of the pictures. Copies of which color tone has been changed are stored as separate files. Options o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photo print” effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones.
Page 75: 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 76: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Select the desired picture from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu is displayed. If z is not displayed in full-frame playback mode, tap b.
Page 77: Playing Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in fullframe playback mode. Select the desired picture from full- frame playback mode (A 28) and tap The retouch menu is displayed. If z is not displayed in full-frame playback mode, tap b.
Page 78: Finding Pictures By Shooting Date (List By Date Mode)
Finding Pictures by Shooting Date (List by Date Mode) In list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. All pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion and printing. In full- frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back.
Page 79: Operations In List By Date Mode
Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in list by date mode. Operations in the Date Selection Screen Option Scroll the screen Create print orders Create an HD Pictmotion slide show Delete picture View sort menu Switch to thumbnail display in playback mode...
Page 80 Finding Pictures by Shooting Date (List by Date Mode) Operations in the Thumbnail Display Option Scroll the screen Increase/decrease number of picture thumbnails displayed Create print orders Create an HD Pictmotion slide show Delete pictures Switch to thumbnail display in playback mode Switch to shooting mode Operations in the Full-frame Display Option...
Page 81: Finding Pictures In Auto Sort Mode
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder during shooting. If F auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting. a Smile U Landscape D Movie...
Page 82 Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Categories and the Contents Folder a Smile D Portraits U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups u Food D Movie L Retouched copies Pictures created using editing function (A 54) are displayed. M Other scenes * The pictures taken in Scene auto selector scene mode (A 43) are included.
Page 83: Operations In Auto Sort Mode
Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in auto sort mode. Operations Available with Display of Category List Option Create print orders Create an HD Pictmotion slide show Delete pictures View sort menu Switch to thumbnail display in playback mode Switch to shooting mode Print Set When print marking already exists for pictures in categories other than that specified, a confirmation...
Page 84 Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Operations in the Thumbnail Display Option Scroll the screen Increase/decrease number of picture thumbnails displayed Create print orders Create an HD Pictmotion slide show Delete pictures Switch to thumbnail display in playback mode Switch to shooting mode Operations in the Full-frame Display Option View previous or...
Page 85: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders. Sorting/Playback Procedure Prepare favorites folders (A 74).
Page 86: Preparing Favorites Folder
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Preparing Favorites Folder Changing controls enables you to see which pictures have been added to a favorites folder. Controls can be changed again after pictures have been added to the folders. Tap n in the thumbnail display (A 52) to display the sort menu, and then tap g.
Page 87: Sorting Pictures To Favorites Folders
Sorting Pictures to Favorites Folders Sort pictures to a favorites folder to make it easier to find favorite pictures. Tap n in the thumbnail display (A 52) to display the sort menu, and then tap g. The favorites folders are displayed. Tap the folder to which pictures will be sorted.
Page 88 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Tap e to finalize the picture selection. Pictures sorted to a favorites folder will be displayed as thumbnails or full frame. Adding Favorite Picture • One picture can be added to multiple favorites folders. •...
Page 89 Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder in List by Date and Auto Sort Modes Tap H in auto sort mode or full- frame playback display in list by date mode (A 68, 72). The favorites selection screen is displayed. Tap the desired favorites folder to which picture are added, and tap e.
Page 90: Viewing Pictures In Favorites Folder
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing Pictures in Favorites Folder Pictures can be displayed by selecting the favorites folder to which they were added in favorite pictures mode. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged or displayed in thumbnail, pictures can be edited, or voice memos can be recorded or played back.
Page 91: Operations In Favorite Pictures Mode
Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in favorite pictures mode. Operations Available with Display of Favorites Folder List Option Create print orders Create an HD Pictmotion slide show Changing controls for favorites folder View sort menu Switch to thumbnail display in playback mode Switch to shooting mode...
Page 92 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Operations in the Thumbnail Display Option Scroll the screen Increase/decrease number of picture thumbnails displayed Create print orders Create an HD Pictmotion slide show Switch to the favorites folder editing screen Switch to thumbnail display in playback mode Switch to shooting mode Operations in the Full-frame Display...
Page 93 Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 151). Only the file names of pictures are added to favorites folders. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the favorites folder are played back.
Page 94: Enjoying Slide Show Using Hd Pictmotion
Enjoying Slide Show Using HD Pictmotion Create an HD Pictmotion slide show that allows you to enjoy playback of selected still pictures recorded to the memory card with background music and image effects. When the camera is connected to a TV (A 99), HD Pictmotion slide shows can be displayed on the TV.
Page 95 • Only still pictures stored on the memory card can be used for HD Pictmotion slide shows. Movies and still pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be used. • HD Pictmotion slide shows created with COOLPIX S60 cannot be played back using another model of camera.
Page 96 Enjoying Slide Show Using HD Pictmotion Creating an HD Pictmotion Slide Show from Sorted Pictures Select a folder in list by date, auto sort, or favorite pictures mode to use the sorted pictures, and then create an HD Pictmotion slide show. Tap l in sort mode (A 66, 69, 78).
Page 97: Other Options For An Hd Pictmotion Slide Show
Other Options for an HD Pictmotion Slide Show Tapping HD Pictmotion settings in the HD Pictmotion screen shown in step 3 of “Creating an HD Pictmotion Slide Show“ (A 83) displays the HD Pictmotion settings screen, where the options described below (1 to 3) can be specified. HD Pictmotion Create HD Pictmotion HD Pictmotion settings...
Page 98: Viewing An Hd Pictmotion Slide Show
When playback ends, the monitor display returns to the playlists screen. HD Pictmotion Slide Show Playback COOLPIX S60 cannot play HD Pictmotion slide shows created with another model of camera. Deleting an HD Pictmotion Slide Show Tap q to display the delete selection screen. Tap the desired playlist to check. Tap e to delete.
Page 99: D Movies
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the procedures below. Tap the shooting mode control during shooting to display the shooting mode menu, and then tap D. The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded and the movie options icon are displayed in the monitor.
Page 100: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode or Electronic VR settings can be changed from the movie menu. Tap a in movie mode to display the HOME screen. Tap the menu control to display the movie menu. To exit the movie menu, tap d. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Page 101 Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small size 320P S Small size 320 y Time-lapse movieP (A 91) * All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for movies is 2 GB.
Page 102: Autofocus Mode
The Movie Menu Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF Camera focuses when the 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 103: Time-Lapse Movies
Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Tap Movie options in the movie menu. Tap y Time-lapse movieP. Tap the desired interval between shots. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. When a shot interval is tapped, the monitor display returns to the movie menu.
Page 104 The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A 30) and macro mode (A 35) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. Flash mode and macro mode settings for the second picture or later are fixed at those for the first picture. •...
Page 105: Movie Playback
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by the movie playback guide (A 11). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and tap the movie currently displayed. Tap the zoom control during playback to display the volume menu, and adjust speaker volume.
Page 106: 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. Tap the shooting mode control in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, and then tap C. The scene selection menu will be displayed.
Page 107 Operations During Recording Time remaining Recording indicator File number Progress indicator Control Pause/resume recording Create index* End recording – * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.
Page 108: Playing Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings Tap the shooting mode control in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, and then tap C. The scene selection menu will be displayed. The scene selection menu can also be displayed by tapping the scene mode control in the HOME screen, displayed by tapping a.
Page 109: Deleting Sound Files
Operations During Playback Playback time File number Volume Delete Index number Progress indicator Index Tap the zoom control during sound file playback to display the volume menu, and adjust speaker volume. Playback controls are displayed at right in the monitor. Tap a playback control to perform the corresponding operation.
Page 110: Copying Voice Recordings
When a confirmation dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Copying starts. Tap d to return to the screen shown in step 2. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S60 may be unable to copy sound files created with another make of camera. Voice recording Record 0 0 1...
Page 111: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI connector, an HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV for high-definition display of HD Pictmotion slide shows (A 82).
Page 112: Turn On The Camera
Connecting to a TV Adjust television settings to display input from an external device. See the documentation provided with your television for details. Turn on the camera. Tap c to switch to playback mode. For more information about playing back a HD Pictmotion slide show, see “Viewing an HD Pictmotion Slide Show”...
Page 113: Connecting To A Computer
(Home Edition/Professional) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.2) 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 camera from turning off unexpectedly.
Page 114: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer
When the action selection 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 115 Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At default settings, all pictures, except HD Pictmotion slide shows, are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
Page 116 • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer“(A 103).
Page 117: Connecting To A Printer
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 168) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (A 107) When printing is complete, turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Note on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
Page 118: Connecting The Camera And Printer
Connecting to a 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 startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 119: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 106), print pictures by following the procedures below. Tap F or G to choose the desired picture, and tap e. Tap B to display 12 thumbnails, and Q to switch back to full-frame playback.
Page 120: Printing Multiple Pictures
Connecting to a Printer Tap Start print. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, tap d. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 106), print pictures by following the procedures below.
Page 121 Tap Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Tap the desired picture to print and tap U or V to set the number of copies for each. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the...
Page 122 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 111). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, tap Start print. To view the current print order, tap View images.
Page 123: 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 168). 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 124 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Tap Date to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Tap Info to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
Page 125: Creating A Print Order In Sort Mode
Creating a Print Order in Sort Mode Create print orders by shooting date or category. Tap x in sort mode. Tap x in the date selection screen (A 67) to create a print order for all pictures taken on the selected date.
Page 126 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Specify a date, category, favorites folder, or pictures to be printed as well as the number of prints for each (up to nine). Tap the desired date, category, favorites folder, or pictures to be printed, and then tap N or O to specify the number of copies for each.
Page 127: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode* Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source to record pictures with colors that most closely resemble those in the actual scene.
Page 128: Image Mode
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 129: Number Of Exposures Remaining
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). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
Page 130: White Balance
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 131: Preset Manual
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 132: Exp
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Exp.+/– Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. • When the subject is too dark: tap U to adjust the exposure compensation to “+”...
Page 133: Continuous
Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off when Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 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 the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 134: Interval Timer Photography
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Tap Intvl timer shooting in the continuous menu. Tap the desired interval between shots. The monitor display returns to the shooting menu.
Page 135: Iso Sensitivity
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 136: Af Area Mode
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. Face priority (default setting) The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the...
Page 137: Focus Lock
Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area is green. •...
Page 138 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting with Face Priority The face-priority function is activated when Face priority (default setting) is selected for AF area mode (A 124) or when shooting in Scene auto selector (A 43), Portrait (A 37), or Night portrait (A 38) scene mode. The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera.
Page 139: Distortion Control
Notes on Face Priority • If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area. • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: - When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame - When the subject is not looking directly at the camera...
Page 140: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash mode is automatically set to W (Off) and cannot be adjusted when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting. Selecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous restores the last flash mode setting applied.
Page 141: 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. Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Rotate image Change the orientation of a picture.
Page 142: Delete
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 111), • Setup menu: Follow the procedure described below to select pictures. Tap the desired picture to select and tap again to deselect.
Page 143: Protect
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Choose pictures in the picture selection screen to apply the protect option (Selecting Pictures ➝ A 130). Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files (A 145).
Page 144: Copy
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Tap an option from the copy screen. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Tap a copy option.
Page 145: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Choose HOME display Choose a design for the HOME screen. 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 146: Displaying The Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Tap a in shooting or playback mode to display the HOME screen. Tap the setup control to display the setup menu. To exit the setup menu, tap d. Choose HOME Display Choose the HOME screen display design from Metallic (default setting), Burgundy, or Lights.
Page 147: Welcome Screen
Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (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 148: Date
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See step 5 and 6 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 19) for more information.
Page 149 Tap o. The travel destination menu is displayed. Tap C or D to choose the travel destination time zone and tap e. If daylight saving time is in effect, tap W. The daylight saving time option is enabled and the camera clock is advanced one hour.
Page 150 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A 18) The camera supports the time zones listed below.For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. UTC +/– –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver...
Page 151: Monitor Settings
Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info The following display options are available during shooting.
Page 152: Date Imprint
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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 112). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
Page 153 Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Date counter Display options Stored dates...
Page 154: Vibration Reduction
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 155: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, tapping e triggers digital zoom (A 25). Digital zoom will not be activated (except when shooting a movie). Notes on Digital Zoom •...
Page 156: Record Orientation
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Record Orientation Choose whether or not camera orientation is recorded with shooting. Auto (default setting) Camera orientation information is recorded when shooting. Pictures will be automatically rotated in playback mode. The following three orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera orientation is not recorded.
Page 157: Format Memory/Format Card
• 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 into the COOLPIX S60, be sure to format them using this camera.
Page 158: Language
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a television. Video mode Choose from NTSC and PAL.
Page 159: Reset All
Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the camera detects any human subjects with closed eyes, the blink warning screen is displayed and then, the screen shown at right will appear. The following operations are available in the blink warning screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.
Page 160: Movie Menu
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 88) Time-lapse movieP (A 91) Autofocus mode (A 90) Electronic VR (A 90) Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 116) White balance (A 118) Exp.+/– (A 120) Continuous (A 121) Intvl timer shooting (A 122) ISO sensitivity (A 123) AF area mode (A 124)
Page 161: Firmware Version
Others Option Paper size (A 107, 108) • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 151) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 130) before selecting Reset all. •...
Page 162: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB cable A/V Cable Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) 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 163: Image/Sound File And Folder Names
(e.g. “101P_001”; A 50), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A 122), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 94), 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 164: 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 165: The Battery
The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
Page 166: 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 167: Error Messages
This card cannot be read. Memory card has not been Card is not formatted. formatted for use in Format card? COOLPIX S60. Problem Solution Set clock. Prepare to charge or change battery. Charge or change battery. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Page 168 Error Messages Display Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Album is full. No further pictures can be added. Sound file cannot be saved. Image cannot be modified. Cannot record movie. Playlists are full. Cannot create new HD Pictmotion. Problem Memory card is full.
Page 169 Confirm the copy source and destination. View file on computer or other device. Disable protection. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Error Messages – – – –...
Page 170 Error has occurred in Turn camera off, remove camera’s internal circuitry. and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Running out of ink or Check printer. After printer error. checking the ink or solving the problem, tap Resume to resume printing.*...
Page 171: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply...
Page 172 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service 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 173 Problem Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. Camera does not shoot with Multi-shot 16. No sound when shutter is released. Cause/Solution • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.
Page 174 Troubleshooting Problem 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). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).
Page 175 • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S60 or pictures copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures in the internal memory or memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten on a computer.
Page 176 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 177: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S60 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.0 million Image sensor Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 5.9-29.5mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 33-165mm) f/-number f/3.8-4.8 Construction 12 elements in 10 groups Digital zoom Up to 4×...
Page 178 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Battery life* Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature...
Page 179: Battery Charger Mh
Length of power 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. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 740 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Page 180: Supported Standards
Specifications 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. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
Page 181: Index
Index Symbols R 51 g Vibration reduction 142 e (tele) 25 f (wide) 25 O 53 B 52 A Auto mode 22 C Scene mode 36 D Movie mode 87 c Playback mode 28 q Delete 28, 65, 93, 97 C List by date mode 66 F Auto sort mode 69 g Favorite pictures mode 79...
Page 182 Movie settings 88 Multi connector 5, 99, 106 Multi-shot 16 121 Museum l 41 Night landscape j 40 Night portrait e 38 Nikon Transfer 101, 102 Noise reduction 38, 39, 40 Number of exposures remaining 22, 117 Optional accessories 150...
Page 183 Paint 55 Panorama assist p 42, 50 Paper size 107 Party/indoor f 38 Perspective control 60 Photo info 139 PictBridge 105 Playback 29, 52, 53 Playback menu 129 Playback zoom 53 Playing voice recordings 96 Portrait K 37 Power 18, 22 Power switch 4, 22 Power-on lamp 4, 22 Preset manual 119...
Page 184 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 Japan YP9B05(11) 6MM62711-05...

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C Shooting Suited for the Scene

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D Movies

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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