Nikon COOLPIX 570 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLP!X 570
User's Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto
Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Pictures
Movies
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Setup Menu
Technical Notes

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.
~ This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
LJ..1 product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
ii
~ Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care
to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result
in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the
power source, take
the
equipment to aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
~ Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or
AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or
AC adapter break open
as the result of afall or other accident,
take
the product to aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after
unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
~ Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
it. Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
~ Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.

~ 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. Ifyou are using the
AC adapter (available separately), be
sure
to unplug the AC adapter from
an electrical outlet.
•
Use only aRechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-EL 12 (supplied).
Charge
the battery inserted into the
camera by connecting the Charging
AC Adapter EH-68P /EH-68P (AR)
(supplied).
•When inserting the battery,
do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
•Do
not short or disassemble the
battery or
attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
•Do
not expose the battery to flame
or
to excessive heat.
•Do
not immerse in or expose to
water.
•Replace
the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do
not
transport or store with metal objects
such
as necklaces or hairpins.
•The battery
is prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
da mage to the product, be su re to
remove the battery when no charge
remains.
For Your Safety
•Discontinue use immediatelyshould
you notice any change
in the
battery, such
as discoloration or
deformation.
•If liquid from the damaged battery
comes
in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately
with plenty
of water.
~ Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Charging AC Adapter
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Dust on or near the metal parts
of
the pi ug shou Id be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued
use could
result
in fire.
•Do
not handle the cable or go near
the Charging
AC Adapter during
lightning storms. Failure
to observe
this precaution could result
in
electric shock.
•Do
not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the cable, place it under
heavy objects, orexpose it
to heat or
flames. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it
to aNikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure
to observe these
precautior)s could result in fire or
electric shock.
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IV
For Your Safety
•Do not handle the plug or Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure
to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
•Do
not use with travel converters or
adapters designed
to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure
to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
Ltl 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.
Ltl Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the slide
cover or other moving parts.
Ltl CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio
CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing
loss or damage the
equipment.
Ltl Observe caution when using
theflash
Using the flash close to your subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed
if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no
less than
one meter
(3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Lt. Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Ltl Do not apply pressure to the
monitor
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken
to avoid injury caused by
broken
glass.
Ltl Turn the power off when
using inside an airplane
or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take
off or landing.
Follow the instructions
of the hospital
when using while
in ahospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems
of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.

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 Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential installation.
This
equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference
to radio
communications. However, there
is no
guarantee
that interference will not
occur in aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference
to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning
the equipment off and on,
the user
is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more
of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate
the receiving
antenna.
•Increase
the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit differentfrom that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult
the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
Nikon
COOLPIX S70
CAUTIONS
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.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits
of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC ru les.
Noticefor customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you
to lead, achemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: [phone]
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B
est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that )t
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.
•For more information, contact the
retailer
or the local authorities in
charge
of waste management.
This symbol on
the battery :a
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately. •
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
•All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do
not
dispose of as household waste.
•For more information,
contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge
of waste management.

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 6
Tapping 6
Dragging 6
Spreading/pinching 7
Main Display of the MonitorfTouch Panel and Basic Operations 8
Information and Controls Display 8
Shooting (Operation Controls)
10
Shooting (Other Indicators) 11
Playback (Operation Controls) 12
Playback (Information Display) 13
HOME Screen Controls 14
Setup Menu 15
Help Display 15
First Steps 16
Inserting the Battery 16
Removing the Battery 17
Charging the Battery 18
Turning On and Off the Camera 21
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 22
Inserting Memory Cards 24
Removing Memory Cards 24
tJ Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode 26
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select tJ Easy Auto Mode 26
Indicators Displayed in tJ (Easy Auto) Mode 27
Step 2Frame aPicture 28
Using the Zoom 29
Step 3Focus and Shoot 30
Step 4Playing Back and Deleting Pictures .32
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) 32
Deleting Pictures 32
Easy Auto Mode 34
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Table of Contents
More on Shooting 35
Selecting a
Shooting Mode 35
Shooting in 0(Auto) Mode 37
Shooting Suited to Scenes 38
Selecting aScene
Mode 38
Features 39
Using the Draw Option 45
Shooting for aPanorama 46
Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting Mode .48
Setting Options 48
Camera Settings
that Can Be Adjusted in Each Shooting Mode 49
A?,justing Shooting Settings
50
oTapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) 51
R~ Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) 53
~ Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) 56
~ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 58
~ Automatic Shooting of aSmiling Face (Smile Timer) 60
~ Using the Flash 62
~!- Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) 64
12 Changing Brightness Using Exposure Compensation 66
lil't Macro Mode Setting 67
QI Continuous 68
W8 White Balance 70
ISIl ISO Sensitivity 73
DATE Imprinting Time and Date (Date Imprint) 74
Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously
75
More on Playback 77
Selecting Playback Mode 77
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures
Mode) 78
Preparing
an Album (Assigning an Icon) 79
Adding Pictures to Albums 80
Viewing Pictures in
an Album 81
Removing Pictures from Albums 82
Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode 82
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode 84
Viewing Pictures in
Auto Sort Mode 84
Operations in Auto Sort Mode 86
Playing Back Pictures Taken
on aSame Day (List by Date Mode) 87
Selecting aDate in List by Date
Mode 87
Operations in List by Date Mode 88
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode 89
Taking aCloser Look: Playback
Zoom 91
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 93

Table of Contents
Deleting Multiple Pictures 95
Deleting Pictures by Album, Category, or Shooting Date 96
Playback
Options 97
Setting Options
97
Enjoying Slide Shows 98
Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) 99
Protecting One Picture 99
Protecting Multiple Pictures 100
Creating aDPOF Print Order: Print Set..
101
Creating aPrint Order for One Picture 101
Creating aPrint Order for Multiple Pictures 102
Creating aPrint Order by Album, Category, or Shooting Date 104
Rotate
Image 106
Voice Memos: Recording
and Playback 107
Recording Voice Memos 107
Playing Voice Memos 108
Deleting Voice Memos 108
Editing Pictures 109
Editing Functions 109
Picture
Editing 111
~ Paint Pictures: Paint 111
~ Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch 114
~ Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 115
(0 Modifying ColorTones: Color Options 116
~ Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 117
It3 Stretching Pictures: Stretch 118
[I] Adjust a Sense of Perspective: Perspective Control 119
~ Softening Skin Tones: Skin Softening 120
~ Creating aCropped Copy: Crop 121
.. Movies 1 22
Recording Movies 122
Movie Recording Settings 123
•Selecting Movie Options
123
~ Autofocus Mode 124
lli~ Macro Mode Setting ,124
Movie Playback 125
Deleting Movie
Files 125
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 126
Connecting to aTV 126
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Table of Contents
Connecting to aComputer 127
Before Connecting the Camera 127
Transferring Pictures from
the Camera to a Computer 128
Charging While Connecting
to a Computer 131
Connecting to aPrinter 132
Connecting the Camera to aPrinter 133
Printing Pictures One at aTime 135
Printing Multiple Pictures 136
Setup Menu 139
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 139
Operating the Setup Menu 140
HOME Display 141
Welcome Screen 142
Date , 143
Monitor Settings 146
Date
Imprint 146
Vibration Reduction 147
AF Assist 148
Digital
Zoom 148
Sound Settings 149
Auto Off 149
Format
Memory/Format Card 150
Language ,
151
Video Mode 151
Charge by Computer 152
Blink Warning : 153
Reset All 154
Copy 156
Firmware Version 157
Technical Notes 158
Optional Accessories 158
Approved Memory Cards 158
Image/Sound File and Folder Names 159
Caring
for the Camera 160
Cleaning 162
Storage 162
Error Messages 163
Troubleshooting 167
Specifications 173
Supported Standar~s 176
Index 177

Thank you for your purchase of aNikon COOLPIX S70 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.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
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• A Secure Digital (SO) memory card is referred to as a"memory card."
•The setting at the time
of purchase is referred to as the "default setting."
•The names
of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
gInternal Memory and Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards. Ifamemory card
is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and
delete, playback and format operations will apply only
to the pictures on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory
can be formatted or accessed for
picture storage, deletion, or viewing. 7

Life-Long Learning
Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
authentic Nikon product.
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continually
updated information is available online at the following sites:
•
r~or users In the U.S.A: http://wwwnlkonuso.coml
•For users in Europe and A/rica: http.//wwweurope-nlkoncornlwpportl
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://wwwnlkon-oslo.coml
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions
(FAQs), and general adVice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for
contact information.
URL below for contact information:
http://irnoging.n Ikon. cornl
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery charger, batteries, Charging
AC
Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate
within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
THE
USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID
YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
The use of third-party rechargeable '-i-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the
camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or
leaking.
For
more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact alocal
authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
atrip), take atest 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.
About the Manuals
•No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in aretrieval 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.
•While every effort was
made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete,
we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of ascanner, 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." The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in aforeign country is prohibited. Unless
the prior permission
of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited. The copying or
reproduction
of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies
(shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a
minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by acompany. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups,
10 cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
•Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do
not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws.
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 adata storage device or transferring ownership
to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it
with images
containing
no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the Photograph
option in the HOME display setting (CD 141) or the Select
an image
option in the Welcome screen setting (CD 142). Care should be taken to avoid injury or
damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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II Power-on lamp 19, 21,131,149
II Built-in flash 62
a Microphone 107, 122
II Lens 162, 173
ISelf-timer
lamp 58, 60
AF-asslst
illuminator 31, 148
II Eyelet for camera strap 5
aSpeaker 108, 125
II Slide cover (power switch} 21
Basic Operations of the Shutter-Release Button
The camera features atwo-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and
exposure, press
the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. Focus and exposure lock
while the shutter-release button is held in this
position. To release
the shutterand take apicture, press the shutter-release button
the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
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release
button
halfway to set focus
and exposure.
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release
button the
rest of the way down
to take apicture.

Parts of the Camera
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memory card slot cover 16, 24
II Cable connector 18, 126, 128, 133
II Battery chamber 16
II Memory card slot 24
II Battery latch 16, 17
* Referred to simply as the "monitor" in this manual.
Attaching the Camera Strap
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The monitor on the COOLPIX 570 is a touch panel display operated by touch. Use
the method described below.
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Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to select acontrol or
picture.
The shutter
can also be released by
tapping the monitor ((I] 51).
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch
panel.
Use this operation to view the previous or
subsequent picture during playback.
Use two fingers to forward or backward
pictures more rapidly.
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Operating the Touch Panel
Spreading/pinching
Spread two fingers apart/pinch two
fingers together
Place two fingers on the monitor and
spread
them apart to zoom in on apicture
(CD 91) in playback mode. Pinch two
fingers together to zoom out or to display
picture thumbnails
([]J 93).
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• This camera utilizes astatic touch panel. Therefore, it may not respond when touched with
fingernails or gloved fingers.
•Do not
press on the touch panel with pointed objects.
•Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.
•
The touch panel may not respond to touch ifacommercially available protecting film is applied.
ra Auto Monitor Boost
The camera automatically increases monitor brightness outdoors and under extremely bright
lighting
to make the monitor display easier to see and read (when Brightness (!Il146) in the setup
menu
(!Il139) is set to 4or less).
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