Nikon Coolpix S33 User manual

User’s Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Introduction 2
Get Ready 6
AShoot 10
BView 12
Have More Fun 14
For Your Safety 20
Technical Notes 38
CAUTION
There are important notes about the waterproofing from
pages 27 to 32.
Make sure that you read them carefully.
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera

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Introduction
Read “For Your Safety” (pages 20-37) and all other instructions
carefully with an adult before using your camera. Keep this manual
where it will be read by all who use the camera.
Downloading the “Reference Manual”
The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various
languages on how to use this camera. Download the Reference
Manual from the Nikon website and refer to it along with this manual.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
•The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader,
available for free download from the Adobe website.
Downloading ViewNX 2
ViewNX 2 is free software that enables you to transfer images and
movies to your computer so that you can view, edit, or share them.
To install ViewNX 2, download the ViewNX 2 installer from the Nikon
website and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with
the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

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Introduction
Confirming the Package Contents
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store
where you purchased the camera.
1Do not swing the camera by the strap. The camera could strike
objects or people causing injury and damage to the camera.
2A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country
or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug
adapter varies with the country or region of purchase (page 6).
3The brush is used for cleaning the waterproof packing.
•Accessories are not waterproof.
•A memory card is not included with the camera. SD, SDHC, and SDXC
memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.
COOLPIX S33
Digital Camera
Camera Strap1(How to attach)
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL19
Charging AC Adapter2
EH-71P or EH-73P
USB Cable UC-E21
Brush3User's Manual:
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera (this manual)
Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual)
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4Introduction
Parts of the Camera
* In this document, the flexible buttons are sometimes referred to as
“flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to
bottom.
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1 Shutter-release button
2 Power switch/
power-on lamp
3Flash
4 AF-assist illuminator/
self-timer lamp
5b(movie-record) button
6Speaker
7Lens
8 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover
9Microphone
10 Eyelet for camera strap
11 Charge lamp/flash lamp
12 Multi selector
13 c(shooting/playback
mode) button
14 Monitor (Screen)
15 Flexible buttons*

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Introduction
Using the Monitor
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Battery level
•F: The battery has enough power
remaining.
•G: The battery level is low.
Number of
images that can
be taken
Maximum movie
recording time
Flexible buttons
Press to select an item shown on the monitor.

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Get Ready
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
•Look at the stickers and insert the battery and memory card the
right way.
Charging the Battery
Connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter and
to the electrical outlet.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely
connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are
connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter
could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the
country or region in which the camera was purchased. This
step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently
bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.
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Battery Memory card
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Get Ready
•The battery starts charging, and the charge lamp flashes.
•When the battery is fully charged, the charge lamp turns off.
•Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical
outlet and then disconnect the cable.
Close the cover.
•Lay the cover completely flat in the
direction indicated by the arrow
0, and fully slide it in a.
BNotes About Opening and Closing the Cover
•Make sure the camera and your hands are not wet.
•Make sure that there is no debris, etc. inside the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
•Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is
firmly closed.
BNotes About Charging and Replacing the Battery
•Only an adult should charge and replace the battery.
•Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Doing so could
result in overheating, fire or electric shock.
•Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or
remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or
disconnecting them.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of
AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-71P/EH-73P,
and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a
battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the
camera.
•Refer to the information in “For Your Safety” (page 23) and
“Caring for the Product” (page 33).
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8Get Ready
Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-
selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera
clock are displayed.
Press the power switch to
turn on the camera.
•To turn the camera off, press
the power switch again.
Use the multi selector Jor
Kto select the desired
language and press O.
Press RYes.
Select a date format.
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Language
English
2
Set time and date?
Yes
No
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Get Ready
Set the date and time, and
press O.
•Use Jor Kto select a field
and then use Hor Ito set
the date and time.
•Select the minute field and press Oto confirm the setting.
•Press mto display min the monitor and enable daylight
saving time. To disable daylight saving time, press magain.
When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press
RYes.
Use Jor Kto select the
background used on the
menu screen, and press
O.
Confirm the messages
about the waterproofing
and press K.
•There are seven message
screens.
Confirm the message on
the screen shown at right
and press O.
•The shooting screen is
displayed.
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YM hmD
Date and time
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Menu background
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Waterproong precautions
8
After drying thoroughly, use
a cloth to remove any
droplets remaining on the
areas indicated.
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AShoot
Taking Pictures
Hold the camera steady
and aim the camera so
that you can see your
subject in the monitor.
•Guide one hand through the camera strap and hold the
camera steady with both hands.
•When taking pictures, be careful not to cover the flash or lens
with your fingers.
Press the shutter-release
button slightly (halfway).
•The camera focuses.
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AShoot
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down.
•The camera captures an
image.
Recording Movies
While Ais displayed in the
lower-right of the monitor,
aim the camera so that you
can see your subject in the
monitor.
•Make sure you do not cover
the microphone.
Press the b(movie-
record) button.
•The camera starts recording
a movie.
Press the b(movie-record) button again.
•The camera stops recording the movie.
Using the Zoom
H: Captures a bigger subject.
I: Captures a wider view.
1/250
1/250
F 3.3
F 3.3
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BView
Viewing Your Images
Press the c(shooting/
playback mode) button.
•Bis displayed in the lower-
right of the monitor.
•The last picture you took is
displayed.
Use the multi selector to look through your images.
•If you press the c(shooting/playback mode) button again,
Ais displayed in the lower-right of the monitor and the
camera returns to the shooting screen.
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1100
25m0 s
25m0s
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2
Current image
Previous
image
Next image

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BView
Deleting Images
When Bis displayed in the
lower-right of the monitor,
look through your images
and find an image you
want to delete.
Press n.
Press nErase this picture
only.
•Press Qif you want to exit
without deleting the image.
Press RYes.
•If you delete an image, you
cannot recover it.
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Erase
Erase this picture only
Erase selected pictures
Erase all pictures
3
Erase 1 picture ?
No
Yes
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Have More Fun
Things You Can Do When Shooting
1AAllows you to easily take beautiful pictures.
2ZAllows you to set the flash, self-timer, and smile timer.
3gAllows you to shoot with settings suited to the selected style.
You can also add borders to images or change the colors.
4lAllows you to change the camera’s settings.
Create a Diorama Effect /Shoot a Movie Miniature
(gMgMM/gMgMj)
You can take miniature-like pictures and
movies with just a simple press of the
shutter-release button.
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Have More Fun
Things You Can Do When Viewing
1VAllows you to edit images or add messages to images. You
can also protect images from accidental deletion.
2ZAllows you to select and view images from the calendar.
In slide show, the images are displayed in order.
3nAllows you to delete images.
4lAllows you to change the camera’s settings.
Add Makeup (VMVMK)
You can play with makeup
effects such as adding cheek
color, adding foundation, and
making eyes larger.
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Taking Pictures Underwater
While Ais displayed in the
lower-right of the monitor,
press g.
Press gChoose a style.
Press J or K , select J Shoot
under water
and press O .
•The waterproofing-related
message is displayed. Confirm
the message and press Kto
display the next message.
Press Oto start shooting.
Before Using the Camera Underwater
Read “Before Using the Camera Underwater” (page 29) and “Notes
About Using the Camera Underwater” (page 29) thoroughly.
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25m0s
1
More picture options
Choose a style
Decorate
Change colors
2
Shoot under water
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Have More Fun
Press the shutter-release
button.
Cleaning the Camera After Using It Underwater
Read “Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater” (page 30)
thoroughly.
Underwater Face Framing (gMgMJ)
The camera searches for human
faces underwater and then
automatically captures images. You
can take pictures without
submerging your face by putting
only the camera underwater.
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18 Have More Fun
Adding Voice Messages to Your Images
When Bis displayed in the
lower-right of the monitor,
find the image you want to
add a message to and press
V.
Press EExchange
messages.
Press qRecord.
Press ILeave a message.
•After you record a message,
you can select Leave a
reply.
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Have fun with pictures
Exchange messages
Picture play
Grading
2
Playrecordings
Exchange messages
Record
Erase recordings
3
Record
Leave a message
Leave a reply
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Have More Fun
Record a message.
q: Press to start recording, and
press again to stop recording.
You can record for up to about 20
seconds.
A: Play back a message.
O: Save your message.
Play Recordings
•Select Play recordings in step 3 if
you want to play back your
message.
•Adjust the volume by pressing the
multi selector Hor I.
•Press Qto stop playback.
•A reply can be recorded.
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For Your Safety
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 websites:
•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 websites 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 website below for contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
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 chargers,
batteries, Charging AC Adapters, AC adapters, and USB cables) 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 Li-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 a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product
malfunction.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.