Nikon CoolPix S5300 User manual

Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 5
Shooting and Playback 14
Using ViewNX 2 19
Other Functions 24
For Your Safety 30
Quick Start Guide
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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S5300 digital camera. This guide introduces the
procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”
(pages 30–33) before using the camera.
Downloading the “Reference Manual”
Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference Manual can
be downloaded from the Nikon website.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the
Adobe website.
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
An Important Notice about Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras are designed to meet the highest standards and are equipped
with complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, including chargers, batteries, Charging
AC Adapters, and AC adapters are certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon COOLPIX
digital camera. These accessories have been engineered and tested to operate within the
requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras.

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In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you
purchased the camera.
* A 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 (A8).
NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory card,”
is not provided.
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COOLPIX S5300 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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Charging AC Adapter EH-71P* USB Cable UC-E21
•Quick Start Guide (this guide) •Warranty
A: This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

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Parts of the Camera
1 Power switch/power-on lamp
2Charge lamp/flash lamp
3Zoom control
4Shutter-release button
5b(emovie-record) button
6A(shooting mode) button
7c(playback) button
8Multi selector
9k(apply selection) button
10 l(delete) button
11 dbutton
12 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
13 Monitor
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Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap
Step 2 Insert the Battery and Memory Card
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, image’s data is saved on the memory card.
If no memory card is inserted in the camera, the data is saved to the camera’s internal
memory.
2. 1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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2. 2Insert the battery.
•Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by
the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).
•The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.
Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could
damage the camera.
2. 3Insert the memory card.
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct
Direction
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could
damage the camera and memory card.
Battery latch
Memory card slot

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2. 4Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off, and
then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
•The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Removing the Battery
Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to
eject the battery (2).
Removing the Memory Card
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject
the card (2).

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Step 3 Charge the Battery
Use the included Charging AC Adapter and USB cable to charge the battery while it
is in the camera.
3. 1Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug
adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter
firmly until it is securely held in place. 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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3. 2Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera
to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1to 3.
•Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at
an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
BNote
Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21
could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.
•The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.
•About 1 hour and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.
3. 3Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then
disconnect the USB cable.
Charge lamp Electrical outlet
USB cable (included)

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Step 4 Turn On the Camera
Press the power switch.
•The monitor turns on.
CThe Auto Off Function
•The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The
time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A27).
•While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the
following operations:
- Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A(shooting mode) button,
c(playback) button, or b(emovie-record) button.

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Step 5 Select a Language and Set the Camera Clock
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.
Use the multi selector to make the settings.
•If you exit without setting the date and time, Owill flash when the shooting
screen is displayed.
5. 1
Use the multi selector HI to select
the desired language and press the k
button.
5. 2
Select Yes and press the kbutton.
5. 3
Select your home time zone and press
the kbutton.
Language
CancelCancel
Yes
No
Choose time zone and
set date and time?
CancelCancel
BackBack
Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press H
to enable the daylight saving time function.
•When the daylight saving time
function is enabled, Wis displayed
above the map.
•Press Ito disable the daylight saving
time function.

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5. 4
Select the date format and press the
kbutton.
5. 5
Edit the date and time.
•Select a field: Press JK (changes
between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
•Edit the date and time: Press HI.
•Confirm the settings: Select the
minute field and press the k
button.
5. 6
Select Yes and press the kbutton.
•When settings are finished, the lens
extends and the camera switches to
shooting mode.
Date format
Month/Day/Year
Day/Month/Year
Year/Month/Day
Date and time
EditEdit
DMYhm
Date and time
EditEdit
Yes
No
OK?
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CImprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking Images
After setting the date and time, enable the Print date option in the z(setup) menu (A27).
Display the z(setup) menu using the following procedure and change the settings.
Press the dbutton ➝press the multi selector J➝use HI to select the z(setup) menu
icon and press the kbutton ➝use HI to select an item and press the kbutton.
CChanging the Current Date, Time, or Language
Just as described under “Imprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking Images”
above, display the z(setup) menu (A27) and set Language or Time zone and date.
The next step explains basic shooting operations using x(scene auto selector) mode.

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Step 1 Check the Battery Level and the Number of
Exposures Remaining
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
Cis displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in
the internal memory.
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Display Description
bThe battery level is high.
BThe battery level is low.
P
Battery exhausted.
The camera cannot capture
images.
Recharge the battery.
880
880
25 m 0s
25 m 0s
Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining

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Step 2 Hold the Camera and Frame a Picture
2. 1Hold the camera steady in both hands.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash,
etc.
2. 2Frame the picture.
•When the camera automatically determines the scene
mode, the shooting mode icon changes.
Using the Zoom
Move the zoom control.
•To zoom in closer to the subject, move the zoom control
toward g(telephoto).
•To zoom out and view a larger area, move the zoom
control toward f(wide-angle).
When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.
25 m 0s
25 m 0s
88 0
880
Shooting mode icon

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
3. 1Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e.,
press the button lightly until you feel a slight
resistance.
•When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows
green (multiple focus areas can glow green).
•When you are using digital zoom, the camera
focuses in the center of the frame and the focus
area is not displayed. When the camera has
focused, the focus indicator glows green.
•If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the
camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition
and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway
again.
Flash lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
* If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
On The flash fires when an image is taken.
Flashing The flash is charging.*
Off The flash does not fire when an image is taken.
F3.7
F3.7
1/ 2 50
1/250
Shutter
speed
Aperture
value
Focus area Flash lamp

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3. 2Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to take the picture.
•The shutter is released and the image is saved.
•If you press the shutter-release button with too much force, the camera
may shake, causing images to be blurred. Press the button gently.
Step 4 Play Back Images
Press the c(playback) button. The camera enters
playback mode.
•The last image captured is displayed in
full-frame playback mode.
•Use the multi selector HIJK to display
previous or next images.
•To return to shooting mode, press the
A(shooting mode) button or shutter-release
button.
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Abutton
Display the previous image
Display the next image

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Deleting Unwanted Images
To delete the image currently displayed in the monitor,
press the l(delete) button.
When the deletion screen is displayed, use the multi
selector HI to select Current image and press the k
button.
When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes
and press the kbutton to delete the image that is
displayed.
•After pressing the lbutton, use HI to select Erase
selected images and select multiple images to be
deleted. Select All images to delete all images.
•Deleted images cannot be recovered. To cancel
without deleting, select No in the confirmation dialog and press the kbutton.
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Delete
Erase selected images
Current image
All images

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Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.
Step 1 Installing ViewNX 2
An Internet connection is required.
For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your
region.
1 .1 Start the computer and download the ViewNX 2 installer from the URL below.
http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/
1 .2 Double-click the installer file.
Using ViewNX 2
ViewNX 2™Your Imaging Toolbox

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1 .3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
1 .4 Exit the install.
•Windows: Click Yes.
•Mac: Click OK.
Step 2 Transferring Images to the Computer
2 .1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.
Choose one of the following methods:
•Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is
inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The
camera automatically turns on.
To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the
memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.