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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6500 Image editing effects that are fun and easy to apply while shooting p Quick effects ..................................................... A30, 39 Create images with effects in three easy steps, simply by shooting, selecting, and saving. Thirty effects are available. Just as with a smartphone application, you can preview the results of each effect on the image and choose your favorite one to suit the scene or your mood. You can also apply effects to images
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6500 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. ii
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Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1). iii
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Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using B the camera. This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the C camera. These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; A/E/F E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Inde
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Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning 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.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informat
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Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
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Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device o
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Introduction 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon prod
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Introduction Do not remain in contact with the • Put the battery in the battery case before camera, battery charger, or AC transporting it. Do not transport or store adapter for extended periods with metal objects such as necklaces or while the devices are on or in use hairpins. • The battery is prone to leakage when fully Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving discharged. To avoid damage to the the devices in direct contact with the skin product, be sure to remove the battery for exte
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Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Do not operate the flash with the Adapter with wet hands. Failure to flash window touching a person or object observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one Avoid contact with liquid crystal voltage to another or with DC-to-AC Should the monitor break, care should be inverters. Failure
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Introduction Notices instructions, may cause harmful interference Notices for Customers in the to radio communications. However, there is U.S.A. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this IMPORTANT SAFETY equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can INSTRUCTIONS - be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. correct the interference by one or
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Introduction Interface Cables Notices for customers in Europe Use the interface cables sold or provided by CAUTIONS Nikon for your equipment. Using other RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS interface cables may exceed the limits of REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Notice for customers in the State of ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. California WARNING This symbol indicates that this Handling the cord on this product will product is to be
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Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re- export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of Commer
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Introduction COOLPIX S6500 (FCC ID:CGJ5149EB/IC ID:4634A-5149EB) has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS- 102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX S6500 is in compliance with
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Introduction Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer. • The operating frequency band of this equipment is used by industrial, scientific, consumer and medical equipment including microwave ovens, premises radio stations for identifying mobile units used in the manufacturing lines
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Introduction Table of Contents Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 28 Introduction ................................................... ii Using the Zoom ...................................................... 29 Read This First ....................................................... ii Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................. 30 About This Manual .................................................. iii The Shutter-release Button ..............................
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Introduction Features That Can Be Set with the d Playing Back Movies....................................... 100 Button (Shooting Menu) ................................ 67 Options Available in the Shooting Menu General Camera Setup ........................... 103 ........................................................................................... 68 Features That Can Be Set with the d Features That Cannot Be Used Button (Setup Menu) ..................................... 104 Simultaneousl
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Introduction Editing Features ............................................. E16 Smile Timer........................................................ E58 Quick Effects..................................................... E18 Blink Proof .......................................................... E59 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and The Playback Menu ................................... E60 Saturation........................................................... E20 Print Order (Creating a DPOF Pri
