DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual
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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode B High Sensitivity Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene a Smile Mode c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied).
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. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. The following apply only to users in European countries: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii WARNINGS................................................................................................................................................ ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................v Introduction ............
Table of Contents Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30 Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................32 B High Sensitivity Mode............................................
Table of Contents D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 61 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................61 The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................62 Selecting Movie Options.....................
Table of Contents Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................99 Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................99 b Slide Show..................................................................................................................................................... 101 c Delete .............................................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S550 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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction 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.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 Lens cover closed 5 4 6 7 8 9 1 Shutter-release button..............................24 6 Built-in flash......................................................28 2 Power-on lamp ...................................20, 116 7 Lens .........................................................128, 140 3 Power switch...................................................20 8 Lens cover ......................................................
Parts of the Camera 2 4 3 5 Introduction 1 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 10 1 Monitor ..................................................................6 2 Multi selector......................................................9 3 e (mode) button ....................................8 4 Zoom buttons ................................................22 f : wide .......................................................22 g : tele..........................................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The information on indicators in the monitor during shooting and playback will display only for a few seconds (A 111). Shooting 4 5 1 6 2 3 24 7 8 9 23 22 21 20 19 +1.0 1600 1/250 F5.6 18 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 11 12 999 15 14 16 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 34, 61 Macro mode..........................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 17 13 15 16 2 3 4 5 15/05/2008 12:00 9999.JPG a b 14 6 12 999 999 8 9 10 11 7 999 999 a 9999 9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s 1 Date of recording......................................... 16 9 2 Time of recording......................................... 16 10 Movie playback indicator ........................66 Electronic VR guide .....................................50 3 Volume indicator..........................
Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Introduction Press c once in shooting mode to enter playback mode; press again to switch back to shooting mode. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in playback mode (A 26) will also activate shooting mode. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26). The e (Mode) Button Press e during shooting to display the shootingmode selection menu, or during playback to display the playback-mode selection menu.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up. Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu. Display o (exposure compensation) (A 32) menu. Flash mode Apply selection. Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down. For Playback 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG Display the previous picture. Display the next picture.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). To exit the menu display, press d again. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when there are more previous menu items The selected option Shooting menu AF area mode Distortion control Exit Press the multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), multi-shot 16, or interval timer shooting. Exit Back Introduction Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Attaching the Camera Strap Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. It is recommended to charge the battery within six months after it was used. First Steps 1 Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.
Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Blinks On 3 Battery fully charged. • Battery is incorrectly inserted. Remove and reinsert battery at a low angle as shown in Figure 2-1. • If ambient temperature is not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. • Battery error. Unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. First Steps Flickers Description Battery charging. Unplug the charger.
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied) that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied), into your camera. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 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. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps 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 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press k. If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 110) and press k. Home time zone The Date menu is displayed. 6 Change the date and time. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the cursor in the following order. D ->M ->Y ->Hour ->Minute ->D M Y • Press J to return to the previous cursor. 7 D Date D 01 M Y 03 2008 00 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or press K.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 50 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 123). 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. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards B First Steps Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are 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. Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 117).
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. 1 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. In this step, the lens will also open. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press e.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 50 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Image mode Display image size and quality set in the image mode menu. The default setting is K Normal (3648 × 2736).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 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. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that face will be framed by a yellow double border (by default).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (5×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 20×. The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect, and focus will be in the center of the screen. Digital zoom is in effect. In the digital zoom which is different from the optical zoom, an image is enlarged using the digital processing, creating slightly grainy image.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When people's faces (front view) are recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Once focus has been locked the double border will glow green. 1/250 F5.6 Shutter Aperture speed When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized: Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot C During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the number of exposures remaining or movie length will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Electronic VR Description A g (i) Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor up to about 10×. Press k to return to full-frame playback. 47 f (h) Press f (h) to display 4, 9, 16 picture thumbnails. 46 Press k to compensate a blurred image with S displayed in the monitor.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3-4.7 m (1-15.4 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-3.1 m (2-10.2 ft.) (in high sensitivity mode). The following flash modes are available. U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash B The W (Off) Indicator Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is OFF (W): • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
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. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). 1 Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose ON and press k. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure. • When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. • When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “-” side.
High Sensitivity Mode Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode In high sensitivity mode, sensitivity is increased when 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 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject. Enter high sensitivity mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting B (use the multi selector), and then pressing k.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (A 96) for more information. • If the camera detects a smiling face of the subject, the smile indicator increases or decreases.
Shooting in the 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. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. • While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i Normal (3648). This rate is maintained for up to 8 pictures.
Shooting in the Scene Mode 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. m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* 0.0* h Auto* 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be selected. O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at the center of the screen.
Shooting in the Scene Mode OQ 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 6) always glows green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in the Scene Mode . 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) can be used to shoot. (A 91) • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* h Off 0.0 h Off 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected.
Shooting in the Scene Mode o Back light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m m n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings can be selected. p Panorama assist Shooting Suited for the Scene 40 Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.
Shooting in the 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. 1 Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist in the scene menu and press k. The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined. 2 Scene menu Museum Fireworks show Copy Backlight Panorama assist Exit Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k.
Shooting in the Scene Mode 5 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. End Shooting Suited for the Scene B 10 Panorama Assist Flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image-mode setting (A 87) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
Smile Mode Shooting in the Smile Mode The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. 1 Enter smile mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting a (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. 2 Frame a picture. Smile 3 Smile Mode • Point the camera at the subject.
Shooting in the Smile Mode C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection features When the camera is pointed at a people’s face (front face) in the smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected. • In some shooting conditions, face priority will not take effect and smiling face cannot be detected. • See “Face Priority” (A 96) for more information about Face Priority.
The Smile Menu The following item can be set in the smile menu. For displaying the smile menu, press d in the smile mode. A Image mode Choose an image size and quality (A 87). Changes made to the settings in the image mode apply to all shooting modes. c Face recognition When ON (default setting) is selected, the camera gives priority to the smiling face of the people registered in Add to list to detect and the shutter is released.
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. 9 Description A Choose pictures Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture in 3×, 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. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in. To Zoom in Zoom out Use – f (h) Press f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S550 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 124). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting (A 49) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Electronic VR (A 50) Compensate blurring, caused by slight hand movement during shooting, after pictures are shot.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode and press d. The playback menu will be shown. 2 Use the multi selector to choose D-Lighting and press k.
Editing Pictures Compensating Blurring After Shooting: Electronic VR Blurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled, and marked with S (electronic VR guide) in full-frame playback mode, can be compensated with electronic VR after shooting. When electronic VR is applied to pictures after they are shot, compensated copies are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture in full-frame playback (A 26) and press k. 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 47) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. • The image displayed in full-frame playback mode and in “tall” orientation can be cropped if the image is enlarged to fill the horizontal screen or larger.
Editing Pictures g 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 Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 46) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press d. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press k. The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed. Playback menu Rotate image Small pic. Voice memo Copy Exit 3 Press and hold k to record a voice memo.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press d. 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 2 4 4 Use the multi selector to choose Voice memo and press k. The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed. Playback menu Rotate image Small pic.
Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. 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. When d is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, protection and transfer.
Viewing Pictures by Date Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 1 Enter list by date mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting C (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. List by date Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. 2 Choose the desired date and press k. Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.
Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. To Use Select date Description A 9 f (h) g (i) Press f (h) to view the previous month, or press g (i) to view the following month. – Switch to fullframe playback k Press k to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Press f (h) in full-frame playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.
Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar and List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. D-Lighting* A 49 Print set A 83 Slide show A 101 Delete A 102 Protect A 102 Rotate image* A 103 Small pic.* A 52 Voice memo* A 53 * During full-frame playback only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 55, 56), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.
Viewing Smile Pictures Only the pictures shot in the smile mode (A 43) will be played back. Viewing Pictures Shooting in the Smile Mode 1 Enter smile mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting a (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. Smile • The pictures shot by detecting the smiling faces in the smile mode are displayed. Smile mode icon during playing back • The icon shown at right will be displayed while the pictures are played back in the smile mode. 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.
Viewing Smile Pictures Smile Menu in Playback Mode Press d while the pictures are played back in the smile mode to display the following menu. D-Lighting A 49 Print set A 83 Slide show A 101 Rotate image A 103 More on Playback B 60 Notes on Smile Mode during Playing back Up to 999 pictures from that shot in the oldest day can be displayed in smile playback mode.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting D (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. Movie The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded and the movie options (A 62) icon are displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
The Movie Menu Movie options, Electronic VR or Autofocus mode (A 63) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu Electronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording. Option x On (default setting) k Off Description Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except Time-lapse movieP. Electronic VR is not enabled. At settings other than Off, the electronic vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor (A 6). Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie options from the movie menu and press k. Movie Movie options Electronic VR Auto-focus mode Exit 2 Choose Time-lapse movieP and press k. Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320 Time-lapse movie Exit Movies 3 Choose the interval between shots and press k. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
The Movie Menu B Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A 28), macro mode (A 31), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery or the AC Adapter EH-62E (sold separately).
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 62). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/05/2008 15:30 0010.AVI 10s Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Enter voice recording mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting E (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. Voice recording The length of recording that can be made will be displayed. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. The indicator lamp lights during recording.
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator To Voice recording 001 15/05/2008 17: 30 00: 01: 00/00: 04:00 INDEX: 0 1 Date of recording Time remaining Index number Press Description Reactivate the monitor c If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate. Pause/resume recording k Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Enter sound file playback mode by pressing e in playback mode, selecting E (use the multi selector), and then pressing k. Sound file playback Voice recordings can also be played back by pressing c in voice recording mode (A 67) to display the select sound file screen. 2 Choose the desired file and press k. The selected file will be played back.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Sound file playback 001 15/05/2008 17:30 00:00:05/ 00:00:20 Index 0 2 Index Date and time of recording Length of recording Index number Volume Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
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. 1 Press d in the select sound file screen (A 69, step 2). 2 Use the multi selector to choose the option and press k. Copy sound files q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press k.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video/USB cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video/USB cable. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack. Yellow White 3 Tune the television to the video channel.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied audio video/USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 2 3 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 4 Turn on the camera. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied audio video/ USB cable. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer.
Connecting to a Computer 5 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 setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer. 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.
Connecting to a Computer D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera 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 WAVcompatible audio player.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 143) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied audio video/USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2008 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 78), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press k. Print selection 15/05 2008 Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. Choose Copies and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press k.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002/004 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Print selection Back Print selection 010 prints Start print Cancel 10 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing DPOF printing 010 prints • To view the current print order, choose View images and press k. To print pictures, press k again. View images Start print View images Cancel Exit 10 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Back 5 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
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 143). 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.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Exit Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu and high sensitivity menu contain the following options. A Image mode1 A 87 Choose image size and quality. B White balance2 A 89 Match white balance to the light source. C Continuous2 A 91 Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). E ISO sensitivity3 A 93 Control camera’s sensitivity to light. F Color options2 A 93 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Enter A (auto) or high sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting A (auto) or B (high sensitivity), and then pressing k. Press d to display the shooting menu or high sensitivity menu. Shooting • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the shooting or high sensitivity menu, press d.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Option Size (pixels) Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
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). 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press k. The camera zooms in. 3 Choose Measure.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 8 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu, and press k. 2 Choose interval between shots and press k. 3 Press d.
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” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. z Face priority (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face (front view), the camera will focus on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 96) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. 10 Focus area D Focus Lock 10 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area is green. 3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. 1/250 F5.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a people’s face, the camera automatically recognizes the face and will focus on it. In the following cases, the face priority feature will take effect.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Notes about Face Priority • In Face priority or the smile mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto. • In the Portrait and Night portrait settings of scene mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, focus will be set on the center of the screen.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash turns off at Continuous settings of Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16. Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for Continuous.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I A 49 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. a A 83 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 101 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c Delete A 102 Delete all or selected pictures. d Protect A 102 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The screen shown at right will be displayed in the Protect menus (shown below) when choosing pictures. Smile menu: Remove from list (A 45) Playback menu: Print set (A 83), Delete (A 102), Protect (A 102), Rotate image (A 103), Picture Copy Back (A 104) Setup menu: Welcome screen (A 107) Follow the procedure described below to choose the pictures. 1 Press J or K to choose the desired picture.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the 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. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 100). Erase all images Delete all pictures. B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted. d Protect Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 102 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Set the picture orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. When the image that can be rotated in the picture selection screen (A 100) is selected, the Rotate image screen appears. In this step, pressing the multi selector K or J rotates the image by 90°.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press k. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 100). All images: Exit Camera to card Selected images All images Copy all pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 106 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 107 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 108 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 111 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. f Date imprint A 112 Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by pressing e. Then select F (use the multi selector), and press k. Set up Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the setup menu, press e. a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be 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. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen and press k.
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 “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 17) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (A 110) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 4 Press K. Time zone The travel distination menu is displayed. 15/05/2008 00:30 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. Travel destination London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 17) 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.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 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. See “The Monitor” (A 6, 7) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time are imprinted on pictures. Date can be printed from printers that do not support the date imprinting (A 84). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the 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 5 20/05/2008 Number of days Press k to display the stored dates option. Press k to display the display option. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu w Electronic VR Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) The effects of camera shake and blurred subjects are reduced while pictures are shot under the following conditions: • Flash mode is set to Off or Slow sync • Shutter speed is slow • Single is selected for the Continuous setting Off Electronic vibration reduction is not enabled.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Change settings for AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. Off Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. u Digital Zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoom.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, two times when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected , and welcome sound. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu. Format memory All images will be deleted! OK? Formatting a Memory Card Format card All images will be deleted! OK? When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format card option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Arabic Indonesian Simplified Chinese Italian Traditional Chinese Hungarian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the camera detects any human subjects with closed eyes, One or more subjects may have closed their eyes. message is displayed and then, the screen shown in the right will appear. The following operations are available in the blink Exit warning screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 30) Off Macro mode (A 31) Off Exposure compensation (A 32) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Smile Menu Option Face recognition (A 45) Default value On Setup Menu Option Menus (A 106) Default value Text Welcome screen (A 107) Disable welcome Photo info (A 111) Auto info Brightness (A 111) 3 Date imprint (A 112) Off Electronic VR (A 114) Auto AF assist (A 115) Auto On Button sound (A 116) On Shutter sound (A 116) On Auto off (A 116) 1m Blink warning (A 118) On Others Option Paper size (A 79, 80) Slide show (A 101) Default value Default 3s
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S550 ver. X.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-64 AC Adapter EH-62E AC adapter Please check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into the battery chamber before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.
Image/Sound File Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings Technical Notes 124 DSCN Extension (signifies the file type) Still pictures .JPG Movies .
Image/Sound File Cropped Image Size Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image-mode settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels) (A 51).
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Camera B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 30, 115) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: C The Battery Technical Notes • 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.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
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. Display O (blinks) Problem A Set clock. 108 Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 12 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 12 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Problem Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S550. Choose Yes and press k to format card, or turn camera off and replace card. 19 N Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures or sound files. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. 87 Out of memory. P Solution A Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes 26, 66, 70 18 19 Format internal memory or memory card.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A N Memory contains no images. • No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card. – – N • Memory card does not contain pictures or sound file. No sound file. N File not created with File contains no image COOLPIX S550. data. To copy picture or sound file from internal memory to memory card, press d. The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed. View file on computer or other device.
Error Messages Solution A Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* – Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Load the specified paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* – PR Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer. Eject the jammed paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* – PR Printer error: out of paper No paper is loaded in printer.
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 Problem Monitor is blank Cause/Solution 20 20 15, 24 Monitor is hard to read • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor. • Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor brightens when controls are used.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Electronic VR will automatically be set to OFF Electronic VR and Date imprint cannot be used at the same time. When Date imprint is selected, Electronic VR will automatically be set to Off. Reset Electronic VR to Auto. 114 Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 109 Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp and flash lamp blink rapidly. Battery temperature is high.
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem Technical Notes 136 Cause/Solution A No picture taken when shutter- • When camera is in playback mode, press c release button is pressed. or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press d. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 26 Camera cannot focus. 25 • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A Image mode not available. Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multishot 16 is selected for Continuous. 91 No sound when shutter is released. • Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu. • Continuous or Multi-shot 16 or BSS is selected for Continuous in shooting menu. • d (Sports scene mode) or l (Museum scene mode) is selected. • D mode is selected. • Do not block the speaker. 116 Problem AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Technical Notes 138 Cause/Solution A • File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • Time-lapse or interval timer photography in progress: pictures cannot be played back until recording is complete. – Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 × 240. 64, 92 – Cannot record voice memo.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the paper sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the paper size. Use the printer to select paper size.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S550 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. CCD; total pixels: 10.34 million Lens 5× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 6.3-31.5mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm) f/-number f/3.5-5.6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: 3.7 to 15.5 EV [T]: 5.0 to 16.
Specifications * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to i Normal (3648). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
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. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols Technical Notes 144 R 42 f button 5, 22, 27, 46, 47, 55, 57, 59 h button 5, 22, 27, 46, 47, 55, 57, 59 g button 5, 11, 22, 27, 46, 47, 55, 57, 59 i button 5, 22, 27, 46, 47, 55, 57, 59 j button 5, 11 k Apply selection button 5, 9 E Sound file playback mode 69 A Auto mode 20 B Calender mode 55 l Delete button 5, 26, 27, 54, 66, 70 c D-Lighting 49 o Exposure compensation 32 m Flash mode 28 B High sensitivity mode 33 C List by date mode 56 p Macro mode 31 d button 5, 10 e Mode button 5, 8 D Mo
Index Daylight 89 Daylight saving time 16, 109 Delete 102 Digital zoom 23, 115 Direct print 77 Distortion control 97 D-Lighting 48, 49 DPOF 143 DPOF print 82 DSCN 124 Dusk/dawn i 37 E Electronic VR 21, 50, 63, 114 EN-EL11 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 124 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F Halfway 11 High sensitivity mode 33 I Identifier 124 Image mode 21, 34, 87 Image size 87 Incandescent 89 Indicator lamp 5 Internal memory 18 INTN 124 Intvl timer Shooting 92 ISO sensitivity 29, 33, 93 J JPG 124
Index Multi-shot 16 91 Musuem l 39 N Night landscape j 38 Night Portrait e 36 Noise reduction 36, 37, 38 Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 88 O Optical zoom 22 Optional Accessories 123 P Technical Notes Panorama assist p 40, 41 Paper size 79, 80 Party/indoor f 36 Photo info 111 PictBridge 77, 143 Playback 26, 27, 46, 47 Playback menu 99 Playback zoom 47 Playback-mode Selection menu 8 Playing voice recordings 69 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 90 Print 79, 80, 83 Print
Index V Video Mode 72, 118 Vivid color 93 Voice memo 53 Volume 66, 70 VSCN 124 W WAV 124 Welcome screen 107 White balance 89 Z Zoom 22 Zoom button 5, 22, 66, 70 Technical Notes 147
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