Nikon CoolPix S710 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPIX 5710
User's Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Shooting Suited for the Scene ~ ~
Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots
Automatically
Shooting continuously at high speed
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
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Shooting in P, S, R, and MModes
[E More on Playback
Movies
"Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes

For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourselfor 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:
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This iconm. a.rks .. wa. rnings, in ... fo .. rmat.i.on thatshouldbe readbeforeusJng this Nikon
lJ..l 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.
~ Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
AKeep 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, be sure it is unplugged.
•Only
use aRechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-EL 12 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a
Battery Charger MH-65 (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
damage
to the product, be sure to
remove the battery when no charge
remains.
•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
For Your Safety
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
~ Observe the following
precautions when handling
the batterycharger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Dust on or near the metal parts
of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued
use could
result
in fire.
•Do
not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure
to observe
this precaution could result
in
electric shock.
•Do
not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose 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
precautions could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Do
not handle the plug or battery
charger
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 result
in overheating or
fire.
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For Your Safety
~ 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.
~ Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects
are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
~ 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.
~ Observe caution when using
the flash
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
1 m
(3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
~ 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.
~ Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken
glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the
monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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. Ifthis
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 S710
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 foryourequipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits
of Class BPart 15 of
the FCC rules.
Noticeforcustomers 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
Noticefor customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la c1asse B
est conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
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
)t
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately. •
The following apply only
to
users in European countries:
•This battery
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.

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
The
Monitor 6
Basic Operations 8
The IE (Shooting/Playback) Button 8
The
fiIDE3 (Mode) Button 8
The Rotary Multi Selector 9
The
MENU Button 10
Hel pDisplays 11
Attaching the Camera Strap 11
First Steps 12
Charging the Battery 12
Inserting
the Battery 14
Removing the Battery 15
Turning On and Off the Camera 15
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16
Inserting
Memory Cards 18
Removing Memory Cards 19
oBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 20
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select 01 (Auto) Mode 20
Indicators Displayed in 01 (Auto) Mode 21
Step 2Frame a Picture 22
Using the Zoom 22
Step 3Focus and Shoot 24
Step 4Viewing and Deleting Pictures 26
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) 26
Deleting Pictures 26
Using the Flash 28
Setting the Flash Mode 28
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 30
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Table of Contents
Macro Mode 31
Exposure Compensation 32
Shooting Suited for the Scene ~ ~ 33
~ Using the Scene Mode 33
Setting the Scene Mode 33
Features 34
Taking Pictures for Food Mode 40
Taking Pictures for aPanorama
42
~ Automatic Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene auto selector mode) .44
How to shoot pictures in the scene auto selector mode .44
[.;:.] Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically 46
Using the Smile Mode 46
iii! Shooting continuously at high speed 48
Using the high-speed continuous mode .48
Shooting in p, 5, R, and MModes SO
p,5, Rand M modes 50
P(Programmed Auto) Mode 52
S(Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode 54
R(Aperture-Priority
Auto) Mode 56
M(Manual) Mode 58
IEMore on Playback 61
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback .. , 61
Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom 62
Editing Pictures 63
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
64
Creating aCropped Copy: Crop 65
~ Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 66
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 67
Recording Voice Memos
67
Playing Voice Memos 67
Deleting Voice Memos 67
Viewing Pictures by Date 68
Selecting aDate in List by Date Mode 68
Using List by Date Mode 69
List by Date Menus 70

Table of Contents
.. Movies 71
Recording Movies : 71
The Movie Menu 72
Selecting Movie Options 72
Autofocus mode 73
Movie Playback 74
Deleting Movie Files 74
.. Voice Recordings 75
Making Voice Recordings 75
Playing Voice Recordings 77
Deleting Sound Files 78
Copying Voice Recordings 79
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 80
Connecting to a TV 80
Connecting to aComputer 81
Before Connecting the Camera 81
Transferring Pictures from aCamera to a Computer 82
Connecting to aPrinter 85
Connecting the Camera and Printer 86
Printing Pictures One at aTime
87
Printing Multiple Pictures 88
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 91
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 93
Shooting Options:The Shooting Menu 93
Displaying the Shooting Menu 94
"Image Mode 95
IAIl White Balance 97
~ Metering 99
Qj Continuous 100
ISO ISO Sensitivity 1 01
~ Color Options 1 02
[~ AF Area Mode 1 03
~ Autofocus mode 106
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time 107
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Table of Contents
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 108
Displaying the Playback Menu 108
~ Slide Show 110
1iir Delete 11 1
C>n Protect 111
61 Rotate Image 112
C-tl Copy 113
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 114
Displaying the Setup Menu 115
!! Menus 115
I~ Welcome Screen 116
eDate 117
101 Monitor Settings 120
II! Date Imprint 121
\IR Vibration reduction 123
II..~ Motion detection 124
:1. AF Assist 124
~ Digital Zoom 125
~.» Sound Settings 125
J[ Record Orientation 126
e> Auto Off 127
db Format Memory/L) Format Card 128
.. Language 129
•Video
Mode 129
I!I Reset All 130
UI: Firmware Version 132
Technical Notes 133
Optional Accessories 133
Approved Memory Cards 133
Image/Sound File and Folder Names 134
Caring for the Camera 135
Cleaning 137
Storage 138
Error Messages 139
Troubleshooting 143
Specifications 149
Supported Standards 152
Index 153

Thank you for your purchase of aNikon COOLPIX 5710 digital camera. This manual
was written
to help you enjoytaking 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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before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
in this manual or in the Quick StQrT
Guide.
Notations
• A Secure Digital (5D) 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 in the 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.
~ Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If amemory 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 used to store,
delete or view pictures. 1

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:
:::::l •For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
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~ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http.//www.nikon-asia.com/
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g' 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. See the URL 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 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.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact alocal authorized Nikon dealer.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device
as an authentic Nikon product. Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-EL 12
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).
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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 welcome screen (!I 116). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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II Shutter-release button 24
II Power switch 20
II Power-on lamp 20
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AF-asslst Illuminator
25
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II Eyelet for camera strap 11
II Built-in flash 28
II Built-in microphone 67
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II Lens 137, 149
II Lens cover 135

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Parts ofthe Camera
89 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19
a Monitor 6
IIndicator lamp
75
Flash lamp 29
Zoom buttons
22
W :wide 22
T :tele 22
~ :thumbnail playback 61
q :playback zoom 62
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II ~ (mode) button .8
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[E (shooting/playback) button
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II @(apply selection) button 9
111iii (delete) button 26,27,67,74, 78
•Rotary multi selector 9
II Speaker 67, 74, 77
1m MENU button 10, 33,48, 72, 94, 108
mTripod socket
IIBattery-chamber/
memory card slot cover 14, 18
III Lock lever 14, 18
11:1 Pin cover 80, 82, 86
lEI Cable connector 80, 82, 86
1m Memory card slot 18
III Battery-chamber 14
II Battery latch 14, 15
II Power connector cover 133
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
The information on indicators in the
monitor during shooting and playback will
display only for afew seconds
(~ 120).
Shooting
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II AE/AF-L indicator 43 mAperture 24
II Focus indicator 24 lEI Focus area 24, 103
II Flash mode 28 III Focus area (Face Priority) 24, 103
II Battery level indicator 20 mMetering a rea 99
IVibration
reduction/ mShutter speed 24
• motion detection icon 21, 123, 124 1m Exposure display 58
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Time zone indicator 117 Ell Exposure compensation value 32
1m Date imprint 121 Ell Color options 102
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Movie options 72 mContinuous shooting mode 100
mSelf-timer indicator 30
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1m Movie playback indicator 74
II List by Date guide 68
lEI Print-order icon 91
II Small picture 66
III D-Lighting icon 64
II Protect icon 111
1m File number and type 134
aDate of recording 16
II Time of recording 16
•Volume indicator 67,74,77
II Battery level indicator 20
IImage
mode* 95
Movie options* 72
6aCurrent frame
number/
total number of frames 26
bMovie length 74
II Internal memory indicator 26
aVoice memo recording guide 67
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Pressing the shutter-release
button in playback mode
(~ 26) will also activate shooting mode.
If the camera
is turned off, hold down [E to turn the
camera on in playback
mode (!I 26).
The~ (Mode) Button
o Press fi!illI!]] during shooting to display the shooting-
rM)L [[ I ~ I J] mode selection menu, or during playback to display the
I'# playback-mode selection menu. Use the rotary multi
~ ~ ~ IJ selector (~ 9) to choose the desired mode.
~ ~ • Press [E to switch between the mode-selection
menus for shooting
mode and playback mode.
Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Auto mode (~ 20)
Setup mode
(~ 114) -l-§ Programmed auto mode (~ 52)
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Movie mode (~ 71) I at ~1~· ~:~~r-prioritY auto mode
Voice recording mode f ~ 5
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Scene mode (tJ! 33) Smile mode (~ 46)
High-speed continuous mode
(~ 48)
Playback-mode Selection Menu
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Setup mode (tI! 114)
Play
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