Nikon Coolpix S50 User Manual

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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied).
Charge the battery with the
Battery Charger MH-62 (supplied) before first use
or when the battery is running low.
1 Connect the power cable
Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a
power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.
2 Charge the battery
Insert the battery into the
battery charger.
CHARGE lamp starts blinking when bat-
tery is inserted. Charging is complete
when lamp stops blinking.
About two hours are required to charge a
fully depleted battery.
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Nikon Coolpix S50 Specifications

General

Megapixel	7.2 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Optical zoom	3 x
Focal length range	6.3 - 18.9 mm
Interface	USB
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 114 mm
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash range (tele)	0.3 - 4 m
Flash range (wide)	0.3 - 6 m
Internal memory	13 MB
Compatible memory cards	sd
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	3 \
Product color	Red
Battery life (CIPA standard)	130 shots

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	21 mm
Width	92.5 mm
Height	59 mm
Weight	125 g

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Safety Precautions for Camera Use

Read all safety instructions carefully before using the camera to prevent injury or damage.

Getting Started with Your Camera

Battery Handling and Insertion

Instructions for charging the camera battery and inserting it correctly into the battery compartment.

Memory Card Management

Guide for inserting, removing, and formatting memory cards for picture storage.

Initial Camera Setup: Language, Date, and Time

Steps to set the camera's language, date, time, and time zone for proper operation.

Core Photography Functions

Powering On and Using Auto Mode

How to turn on the camera and select Auto mode for simple shooting.

Framing, Focusing, and Shooting Pictures

Instructions on using zoom, focusing, and pressing the shutter button to capture images.

Using Flash and Self-Timer

Guidance on selecting flash modes and using the self-timer for portraits and shake reduction.