Nikon Coolprix S570 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPIX 5570
User's Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic
Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart
Portrait Mode)
More on Playback/In-Camera Editing
Movies
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
i

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.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
..... This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
L.:..1 product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
If
~ 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 I'esult 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.
~ 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, be sure it is unplugged.
•Only
use aRechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-ELl 0(supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting
it in aBattery
Charger MH-63 (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 expos,e the battery to flame
or
to excessive heat.
•Do
not imme rse in or expose to
water.
•Return the battery
to the battery case
for transportation. 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, 8e sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
•Discontinue
use immediately should
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.
For Your Safety
~ Observe the following
precautionswhen handling
the
battery charger
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
•Dust on or
nearthe metal parts of the
plug should be removed
with adry
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 cause overheating or fire.
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IV
For Your Safety
Lt. 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.
Lt. Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or
other moving parts.
Lt. 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.
Lt. 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
one meter
(3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Lt. Do not operate the flash with
the flash windowtouching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could
result
in burns or fire.
Lt. 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.
Lt. 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. 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 encoura<Jed 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 different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult
the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Nikon
COOLPIX 8570
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 BPart 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for 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 c1asse B
est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this )t
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
house old 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:
•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
WARN!~~GS 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 10 (Shooting Mode) Button 8
The [E] (Playback)
Button 8
The
Multi Selector 9
The
MENU Button 10
Switching Between Tabs 10
Help Displays 11
Shutter-release Button 11
Attaching the Camera Strap 11
First Steps 12
Charging the Battery 12
Inserting the Battery 14
Removi 19 the Battery 15
Turning On and Off the Camera 15
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16
Inserting Memory Cards 18
Removi1g Memory Cards 18
oBasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 20
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select 0(Auto) Mode 20
Indicators Displayed in 10 (Auto) Mode 21
Step 2Frame aPicture 22
Using the Zoom 23
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 24
Step 4Playing Back and Deleting Pictures 26
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) 26
Deletin~j 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
Shooting in Scene Mode 33
Choosing aScene Mode
33
Features 34
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) ..41
Taking Pictures in Food Mode 43
Taking Pictures for aPanorama 45
~ Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) 47
Using Smart Portrait Mode 47
Smart portrait menu 48
IE More on Playback/In-Camera Editing 50
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 50
Calendar Display
51
Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom 52
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) 53
Selecting aDate
in List by Date Mode 53
Using List by Date Mode 54
List by Date Menu 55
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode 56
Displaying Pictures
in Auto Sort Mode 56
Using Auto Sort Mode 58
Auto Sort Menu 58
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 59
Preparing Favorites Folder (setting icons) 60
Sorting Pictures to aFavorites Folder
61
Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder 62
Removing Pictures from Favorites 62
Using Favorite Pictures Mode 63
Favorite Pictures Menu 64
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 66
Recording Voice Memos
66
Playing Voice Memos 67
Deleting Voice Memos 67
Editing Pictures 68
Enhancing Contrast and Saturation (Quick Retouch)
70
En hancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 71

Table of Contents
Making Skin Appear Smoother (Skin Softening) 72
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 73
CreatinS;1 aCropped Copy: Crop 74
-M Movies 75
Recording Movies
75
The Movie Menu 76
"It Movie Options 76
~ Autofocus Mode 77
(~ Electronic VR 77
Movie Playback 78
Deletin~l Movie Files 78
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 79
Connecting
to a TV 79
Connecting to aComputer 80
Before Connecting the Camera 80
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 81
Connecting to aPrinter 84
Connecting the Camera and Printer 85
Printing Pictures One at aTime 86
Printing Multiple Pictures 87
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 90
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 93
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 93
Displaying the Shooting Menu 93
~i·lmage Mode ' , , 94
WB White Balance , .. ,96
~ Continuous 98
ISO ISO Sensitivity , ' 99
~ Color Options, 100
[+] AF Area Mode 101
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 105
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 106
Displaying the Playback Menu 106
gn Slide Show , , , 108
1D1 Delete 109
0., Protect , , ,., .. , , ' 1 09
51 Rotate Image ,110
Cil Copy , , .. ,' , .. , , ' , 11 0
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Table of Contents
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 112
Displaying the Setup Menu. .
113
'!!!! Menus . 114
It) Welcome Screen . 115
<3l Date . 116
ICIl Monitor Settings . 119
m:m Date Imprint.. 120
I.Il Electronic VR . 1 21
.0' Motion Detection 122
:It AF Assist.. .. . 123
~ Digital Zoom . 123
04'» Sound Settings . 124
~ Auto Off . 124
d!I Format Memory/L1 Format Card . 125
•Language . 126
lW Video Mode .126
~ Blink Warning. .126
I!I Reset All.. . . 128
Uer. Firmware Version . 130
Technical Notes 131
Optional Accessories 131
Approved Memory Cards.. . 131
File and Folder Names 132
Caring
for the Camera 133
Cleaning. .
135
Storage .. .. . . 136
Error Messages 137
Troubleshooting 142
Specifications 149
Supported Standards. . 152
Index 153

Thank you for your purchase of aNikon COOLPIX S570 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:
Th,»con indicates
'~bat
CD :'}h te'E:,fseVVh,ere
. GOt ,
Notations
• A Secure Di~Jital (SD) 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 ir1dicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
DInternal Memory and Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in tile camera's internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If 3 memory 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
pictures to, or delete, or view pictures 1

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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 sites:
•For users in the
U.S.A.: hrrpl/www.nikonuso.com/
•For users in Europe and Africa: hrrpl/www.europe-nikoncom/supporrl
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: hrrpl/www.nikon-asio.com/
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:
hrrpllimoging.nikoncom/
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
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.
~,. Nlkofl Hilt
1IfH UOJlIN 110
Holographic seal:
Identifies this device as an
authentic Nikon product.
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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 nationul 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
frorl 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
(OJ 115). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property wher physically destroying data storage devices.
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aShutter-release button_ _ __ 24
Zoom control _ .. _ .. __ __ _.23
W :wide .. __ ......_.23
T : tele._... 23
lEI :thumbnail playback 50
q :playback zoom .....52
@ :help. . 11
IIPower switch/Power-on lamp
._._ ... _ .. _._._......._ 20, 124
I ~~I~~~~~~I:~~;n~;~~ . ·······.···....I;~
II Built-in flash 28
II Lens . 135, 149
aBuilt-in microphone._ .. _66, 75
II Eyelet for camera strap .11
II Cable connector ---.--- .. --- __ 79,81,85
m Pin cover .. __ . - ----- .. -- .. -- .79,81,85
II Lens cover -. -- - .. ---. ----- _133
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a Flash lamp 29
II Speaker 67, 78
a0(shooting mode) button 8
a[E] (playback) button 8, 26
II Multi selector 9
II @(apply selection) button 9
II WJ (delete) button 26,27,67,78
II MENU button 10, 33, 76, 93, 106, 113
II Monitor 6
iii Tripod socket
IIBattery-chamber/
memory ca rd slot cover 14, 18
I ~~~ie~~~~~~Or~c~~~~na,A~ 1 31
lEI Battery chamber 14
II Memory card slot 18
III Battery latch 14,15
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Parts ofthe Camera
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies
with current camera settings).
The indicators that appear in the
monitor during shooting and playback disappear
after 3few seconds
(m 119).
Shooting
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mAperture......... . 24
II] Skin softening ......48
III Shutter speed 24
Em 150 sensitivity...... . 29, 99
mExposure compensation value 32
m Focus area 24.101
m Focus area (Face Priority) 24, 101
mColor options 100
mWhite balance mode 96
mContinuous shooting mode 98
ED Self-timer indicator 30
ED Blink prooficon.. ..49
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II Zoom indicator 23, 31
D AE/AF-L indicator. . 46
II Focus indicator 24
II Flash mode 28
DBattery level indicator 20
oMotion detection icon 21, 122
DElectronic VR icon 121
m"Date not set" indicator 1 16, 137
m Travel destination indicator 116
mDate imprint .120
III
Image mode 94
Movie options 76
Ia
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b Movie length 75
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Parts ofthe Camera
Playback
1
11
2
7
8
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[-1-]
II Date of recording 16
II Time of recording 16
II Volume indicator 66,78
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favorite pic:tu res mode
162
II Battery level indicator 20
II Protect icon 109
II
Image mode2 94
Movie
options
276
IaCurrent frame
number/
:total number of frames 26
b
Movie length 78
[1m ~uuM] b
[ ~uuM]
II Internal memory indicator 26
~ F .. .I 61
...:. avorlte pictures guloe ,
m Movie playback guide 78
mList by date guide 53
mPrint set icon 90
mSmall picture icon 73
ILl D-Lighting icon 71
mQuick retouch icon 70
mSkin softening icon 72
II] Voice memo icon 67
III File number and type 132
1The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode or the favorites folder currently
selected in playback
mode is displayed.
2Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.
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Basic Operations
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The 0(Shooting Mode) Button
• Press the 10 button in playback mode to enter
shooting mode.
•
Press the 10 button in shooting mode to display
the "shooting-mode selection" menu and change
the shooting mode.
The Shooting-mode Selection Menu
Use the multi selector (CD 9) to select the following shooting modes.
1 1. 0(auto) mode (CD 20)
2 2. Ii.l Scene mode (CD 33)'
3
3. [;fl Smart portrait mode (CD 47)
4. Ill{ Movie mode (CD 75\
4•
The icon displayed differs depending upon the last
mode selected.
While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the 10 button to
continue shooting without changing the shooting mode.
The [B (Playback) Button
• Press the [B button in shooting mode to enter
playback mode.
•
Press the [B button in playback mode to display
the "playback-mode selection menu" and change
the playback mode.
•If the camera
is turned off, hold down the [B
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
The Playback-mode Selection Menu
Use the multi selector (CD 9) to select the following playback modes.
1 1. [B Playback mode (CD 26)
2 2. §j Favorite pictures mode (CD 59)
3 3. !!I Auto sort mode (CD 56)
4 4. III List by date mode (CD 53)
While the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, press the [B button to
return to playback mode
without changing the playback mode.