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.