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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction ii Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction 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.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
About the Manuals Introduction • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval 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.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction vi 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.
For Your Safety This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Introduction 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.
Introduction Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Use the appropriate power supply (battery, charging AC adapter, AC adapter, USB cable) Using a power supply other than those provided or sold by Nikon could result in damage or malfunction. Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled.
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. 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.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice for customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment 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.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Introduction This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
COOLPIX S9600, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID: EW4DW092/IC ID: 4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ ii Introduction Read This First ............................................................................................................................ ii About This Manual ..................................................................................................................................... iii Information and Precautions .......................
Introduction Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 33 Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 34 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ..................................... 40 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting).........................................
Installing the Software on the Smart Device ................................................................ 80 Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera............................................................... 81 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.............................. 83 Introduction Connection Methods............................................................................................................. 83 Using ViewNX 2 ..............................................
Introduction xviii Editing Movies ................................................................................................................. E27 Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............................................................ E27 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image................................................................ E28 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ............................................................
Introduction AF Assist ................................................................................................................................................ E69 Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................................... E70 Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. E71 Auto Off ...........................
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 Flash raised 6 7 8 1 Mode dial.................................................22 2 Shutter-release button....................26 3 4 9 Parts of the Camera 5 Lens cover closed 10 7 Self-timer lamp ....................................48 AF-assist illuminator..........................78 Power switch/power-on lamp....20 8 Lens Microphone (stereo)................. 69, 71 9 Speaker ............................................. 76, 78 5 Flash....
1 2 3 5 67 11 12 8 Parts of the Camera 4 9 10 1 Monitor ................................................6, 20 2 d (menu) button.............................4 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector)*......................................4 4 k (apply selection) button ............4 5 c (playback) button.......................28 6 l (delete) button....................... 29, 77 7 Charge lamp..........................................12 Flash lamp.........................................
Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera 3
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. 1 Press the d button. • The menu is displayed. Parts of the Camera 25m 0s 880 2 Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Menu icons 3 Select the desired menu icon. • The menu is changed. • The menu icons can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
5 Select a menu option. • The menu options can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Press the k button. Photo VR • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. On (hybrid) On Off 7 Select a setting. Parts of the Camera 6 Photo VR • The settings can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. On (hybrid) On Off 8 Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied.
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A78)).
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Center-weighted area .....................57 23 Shutter speed .......................................27 24 ISO sensitivity........................................57 (a) Battery level indicator.............20 25 (b) Charging AC adapter connection indicator 26 Print date .................................................78 27 Travel destination icon........... E64 28 “Date not set” indicator...................16 Eye-Fi communication indicator 29 ........
Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 12 13 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 29m00s 29m00s Parts of the Camera 15 16 27 26 25 a b 17 9999.
1 Album icon in favorite pictures mode....................................................E5 15 Image mode ......................... 57, E29 2 Category icon in auto sort mode ..................................................................E9 17 Movie options...................... 75, E54 3 List by date icon ......................... E10 4 Protect icon........................... 69, E49 5 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected) ....................................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. 2 Insert 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. B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2). B High Temperature Caution The Basics of Shooting and Playback The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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.
Charge lamp Description The battery is charging. Off When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 20 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Flashes quickly (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or charging AC adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. 3 B Close the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.
Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2). B High Temperature Caution Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory, first remove the memory card.
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 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. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
4 Select your home time zone and press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Back Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A78). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Enabling daylight saving time moves the clock forward one hour, and disabling it moves the clock back one hour.
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. The Basics of Shooting and Playback Battery level indicator 25m 0s 880 Number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator Display Description b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low. N Battery exhausted. The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery.
C The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations performed No operations performed 3 min 25m 0s 880 Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A78).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A.
Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode A31 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. x, y, X, S, W Scene mode A33 F Smart portrait A40 The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. u Special effects Effects can be applied to images during shooting. A42 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphones, and speaker. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. 25m 0s 880 C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.
Using the Zoom C Notes About Digital Zoom The zoom indicator turns blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it turns yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further. • Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom. • Zoom indicator is yellow: Image quality is noticeably reduced. • The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A7) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A7) glows green.
The Shutter-release Button Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutterrelease button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently. B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, select No and press the k button.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Erase selected images Back Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A57). The default setting is Target finding AF (A63).
Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name. 1 Press the k button when the image is displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode. Quick effects • When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about 5 seconds, the monitor display returns to the Cancel shooting screen.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. x (Scene auto selector) (A34) When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. X (Night landscape) (A35)1 S (Night portrait) (A35) W (Backlighting) (A36)2 Rotate the mode dial to X, S or W and take images. Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following shooting scenes.
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again. Tips and Notes x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.
j Night landscape e Night portrait • Press the d button to select Hand-held or Tripod in Night portrait. • Hand-held (default setting): - When the e icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
o Backlighting Shooting Features • Press the d button to select On or Off in HDR to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to take. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is captured. • On: Use when taking images with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
y M k Close-up • Macro mode (A49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.
y M p Easy panorama • From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°). • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.
y M O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera captures 1 image.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A58)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. Shooting Features 2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to smile.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Image mode Special effects Special effects Soft Nostalgic sepia Shooting Features High-contrast monochrome High key Low key Selective color Pop Press the d button to display the special effects menu and select an effect using the multi selector. Category 42 Description O Soft (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
Category Description o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color. m Toy camera effect 1 Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery. n Toy camera effect 2 Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery. Slider Shooting Features • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. 1 2 4 3 Shooting Features Function A y, x, X, S, W F u 1 m Flash mode (A45) w w* w 2 n Self-timer (A48) w w* w 3 D Macro mode (A49) w - w Creative slider (o Brightness (Exp. +/-)/ G Vividness/F Hue) 4 o (A50) w - - - w w Exposure compensation (A53) * * Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” (A54) for more information.
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m). 2 Select the desired flash mode (A47) and press the k button. Auto B Shooting Features • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Raising the Flash Shooting Features 46 When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically pop up if the conditions required for flash photography are met. • Auto flash (U auto, V auto with red-eye reduction, or Y slow sync): If the lighting is dim, the flash automatically pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera determines whether or not the flash pops up based on the brightness of the subject and the settings used during shooting.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash Y Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A78) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n 10s or n 2s, and press the k button. Shooting Features 1 Self-timer • n 10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n 2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select o and press the k button. Macro mode 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green. Shooting Features • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking images. Operating the Creative Slider Shooting Features 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select the item you want to adjust and make an adjustment. Slider Brightness (Exp. +/-) • JK: Select an item.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjust the overall brightness of the image. • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. Slider Brightness (Exp. +/-) + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 Exposure compensation value Histogram C Using the Histogram Shooting Features A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.
Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment) Adjust the overall vividness of the image. • The overall image vividness increases as the slider is moved up. The overall image vividness decreases as the slider is moved down. Slider Vividness Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment) Shooting Features Adjust the overall hue of the image. • The overall image becomes more reddish as the slider is moved up. The overall image becomes more bluish as the slider is moved down.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When the shooting mode is set to scene mode, smart portrait mode or special effects mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. C + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 Histogram Exposure Compensation Value Shooting Features • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A45) Shooting mode A (auto) U Flash (A45) Shooting mode Self-timer (A48) k Self-timer (A48) Macro (A49) k Creative slider (A50) Off Macro (A49) Exposure compensation (A53) F (smart portrait) U1 k2 k3 0.0 u (special effects) W k k 0.0 Shooting Features Flash (A45) Shooting mode Self-timer (A48) Macro (A49) Exposure compensation (A53) x (scene auto selector) U4 k k5 0.
Flash (A45) Shooting mode 2 3 5 6 7 8 Exposure compensation (A53) W3 k3 k3 0.0 3 n (black and white copy) W k k 0.0 p (easy panorama) W3 k3 k3 0.0 8 k 0.0 W 3 Y Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous) or On (BSS). Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4). Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity 25m 0s 880 AF area mode Autofocus mode Available functions vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description A E29 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Default setting: Auto E31 Metering Allows you to set the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject. • Default setting: Matrix E33 Continuous Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.
Shooting Features 58 Option Description A Skin softening Allows you to select the skin softening level for human faces. • Default setting: Normal E42 Smile timer Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face. • Default setting: On (single) E43 Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Continuous (A57) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A58) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A58) When Smile timer is selected, the selftimer cannot be used. AF area mode (A57) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Shooting Features ISO sensitivity Continuous (A57) When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness. AF area mode White balance (A57) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.
Restricted function Photo VR Description Flash mode (A45) If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting. Self-timer (A48) If the self-timer is used when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting. Continuous (A57) If Continuous is set to any setting other than Single when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting.
Restricted function Option Description Continuous (A57) When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. AF area mode (A57) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Continuous (A57) When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. Digital zoom Shutter sound B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E70).
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A57) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below. • When the camera detects the main subject, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the focus area that is in focus glows 25m 0s green.
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • x (scene auto selector) mode (A34) • S (night portrait) mode (A35) • Portrait scene mode (A33) 25m 0s • Smart portrait mode (A40) 880 • When AF area mode (A57) in A (auto) mode (A31) is set to Face priority. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). • Smart portrait mode (A40) - The skin softening level can be adjusted. • x (scene auto selector) mode (A34) • S (night portrait) mode (A35) • Portrait scene mode (A33) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A69) even after shooting.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A56). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. Shooting Features 3 F3.4 1/250 F3.4 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4/4 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Full-frame Playback 3.0 Image is zoomed in. C Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 2014 Sun Mon Tue 2 05 Wed Thu 1 0004.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A4). Quick retouch 4/4 D-Lighting Red-eye correction Glamour retouch Print order 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Slide show Protect Option Description A E15 D-Lighting* Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
Description A Sequence display options Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured continuously or to display the sequence as individual images. • When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, press the k button to display each image in the sequence. Press the multi selector H to return to the key picture display. E53 Choose key picture Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A78) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts. 25m 0s 880 Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
B Recording and Playing Back Movies 72 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. • Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. • The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of memory card.
B Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording • When Movie VR (A75) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording, set Movie VR to Off to prevent potential errors caused by this function. Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
Saving Still Images While Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 74 If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • Q is displayed at the top left of the monitor. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be saved. • The image size of the still images to be saved is the same as the Movie options (A75) setting.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Movie options Open with HS footage AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR Wind noise reduction Frame rate Option Description A Movie options Select the movie type. Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed, or HS (high speed) to record movies that play in slow or fast motion.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A75). Press the k button to play back movies. Recording and Playing Back Movies 76 10s 0010. MOV 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014a 15:30 Movie options • To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A1).
Functions Available During Playback Function Icon Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. Paused Description Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused. Pause End E G C Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding.* D Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous advancing.* F Resume playback.
General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings General Camera Setup 78 Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed in the monitor when the camera is turned on.
Option Description A Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E72 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E73 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E73 Charge by computer Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer. E74 Blink warning Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when taking images of people using face detection.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Take Photos You can take still images using the two methods described below. • Release the shutter on the camera and save the captured images to a smart device.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the d button M q menu icon M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Connect to smart device and press the k button. • When the Wi-Fi function is turned on, the SSID and password of the camera are displayed. • If no connection confirmation is received from the smart device within 3 minutes, the message “No access.” is displayed and the camera returns to the Wi-Fi options screen.
To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection Perform one of the following operations. • Turn off the camera. • Select Disable Wi-Fi in the Wi-Fi options menu on the camera (except when the camera is operated by remote control). • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. B Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function 82 Notes About Wi-Fi Connection • Connect to smart device cannot be selected in the following situations: - When no memory card is inserted in the camera.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. HDMI micro connector (Type D) Open the connector cover. Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV E20 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 84 A86 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the USB cable.
Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ 2 3 4 Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Transferring Images to the Computer 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.
2 Transfer images to the computer. • Click Start Transfer. • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 88 C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)...................... E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode..................................................................... E5 Auto Sort Mode................................................................................... E9 List by Date Mode ............................................................................
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button 1 Select Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows.
4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. Guide • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. Example of camera movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when Normal (180°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide (360°) is selected) after shooting starts.
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A28), display an image captured using easy panorama in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. • Rotate the multi selector to scroll forward or backward quickly. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor during playback.
Favorite Pictures Mode By adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images. • Images can be sorted into nine albums. Up to 200 images can be added to each album. • The original images are not copied or moved. • The same image can be added to multiple albums. Adding Images to Albums Press the c button (playback mode*) M d button M c , F or C menu icon M Favorite pictures M k button * Images cannot be added in favorite pictures playback mode.
Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M h Favorite pictures M k button Use the multi selector to select an album and Favorite pictures then press the k button to play back the images in the selected album. • Functions in the playback menu (A69) can be used for the images in the selected album (except Copy and Favorite pictures). • The following operations are available from Choose icon the album selection screen. - d button: Changes the album icon (E8).
Removing Images from Albums Enter favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and use H to hide L. • To display the icons again, press I. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. 2 3 Remove from favorites Back Press the k button after configuring the settings.
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M h Favorite pictures M k button 1 Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button. Favorite pictures Choose icon 2 Use JK to select an icon color and press the k button. Choose icon Back 3 Reference Section E8 Select an icon and press the k button. Choose icon • The icon changes.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the time of shooting. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M F Auto sort M k button Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back the images in the selected category. • Functions in the playback menu (A69) can be used for the images in the selected category (except Copy and Remove from favorites).
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A69) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy and Remove from favorites). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: - Erase selected images: - All images: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A30), all images in that sequence are deleted. All images in the internal memory or on the memory card are deleted.
Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to ten times.
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Quick effects option Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross process (red), Cross process (yellow), Cross process (green), and Cross process (blue) Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look for the image. Soft, Soft portrait, Fisheye, Cross screen, and Miniature effect Processes images with a variety of effects.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back B Save Notes About Red-eye Correction • Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected. • Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Skin softening 3 Preview the result and press the k button.
B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face can be edited at a time using the glamour retouch function. The function can be used for up to ten faces (up to ten times) on the same image if you edit a different face each time. • Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A67). Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 3 3.0 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save this image as displayed? Yes No 3.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. to HDMI jack HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. Reference Section • Images are displayed on the TV.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2).
Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/05/2014 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select the desired number of copies (up to 9) and press the k button.
4 Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in.
Printing Multiple Images 1 2 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. 4 Select Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. 32 Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection 10 copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 3 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the numeral Back indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A76). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select I in the playback controls, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select M (Choose start point) in the editing controls. 1m30s Choose start point • Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to move the start point.
B Notes About Movie Editing • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long. Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image The desired frame of a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still image.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C Notes About Image Mode • The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A20).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Use Auto under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the image you are taking. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Flash 3 Select Measure.
Metering Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M Metering M k button The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure. Option Description Matrix G (default setting) The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting.
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M Continuous M k button Option Description Reference Section U Single (default setting) One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 6.7 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 5 (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
Option Description j BSS (Best Shot Selector) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera captures a series of up to 10 images and automatically saves the sharpest image. Use when shooting a stationary subject in a place where flash photography is prohibited and camera shake is likely to occur. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, the camera captures a series of 16 images and saves it as a single image.
C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner described below. Press down halfway Press down all the way Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing all the way Reference Section • The pre-shooting cache icon (Q) in the monitor glows green while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise. Option Description a Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 125 to 1600.
AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A64) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 25m 0s 880 Focus area s Subject tracking M Target finding AF (default setting) Use this function to take images of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (E40) for more information. Start 25m 0s 880 When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject. 25m 0s Start 880 • If the subject cannot be registered, the border glows red.
Autofocus Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Select how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera continues focusing even when the shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E29) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Skin softening M k button Option S High Description Q Low When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to 3), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can select the amount of effect that is applied. Off Turns skin softening off.
Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (single) (default setting) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera captures one image. aC On (continuous) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera captures up to 5 images continuously and saves them all.
Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves A blink was detected in the picture just taken. one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E13) for information about image editing functions. • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each. Print selection • Use the multi selector JK to select images, 1 1 and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the numeral indicating the number Back of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
B Notes About Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. • Yes: Does not remove print markings from other images, and adds the current print order settings. • No: Removes print markings from all other images, and uses only the current print order settings.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show Start Frame intvl • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E49). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E72).
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E49). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, use the multi selector JK or rotate it to rotate the image 90 degrees.
Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Voice memo M k button Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. Recording Voice Memos • Press and hold the k button to record (up to about 20 seconds). • Do not touch the microphones. • During recording, o and p flash in the monitor. • The voice memo playback screen is displayed 17s after recording ends. Press the k button to play back the voice memo.
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Select a copy option and press the k button. • If you choose the Selected images option, use the image selection screen to specify images (E49).
C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence • If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequence are copied. • If you press the d button while images in a sequence are displayed, only the Card to camera copy option is available. All images in the sequence are copied if you select Current sequence. C Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images When the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E55) to record in slow or fast motion. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F21).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E56). Option Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) k HS 240/8× k 320 × 240 4:3 h HS 480/4× a 640 × 480 4:3 i HS 720/2× X 1280 × 720 16:9 j HS 1080/0.5× Y 1920 × 1080 16:9 Description 1/8-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time*: 10 seconds (playback time: 1 minute 20 seconds) 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select an HS movie option (E55) and press the k button. Movie options HS 480/4× HS 720/2× HS 1080/0.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h HS 480/4× (a HS 480/4×): Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at j HS 1080/0.5× (Y HS 1080/0.5×): Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Open with HS Footage Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Open with HS footage M k button Set whether to start recording HS movies or at normal speed when recording HS movies. Option Description On (default setting) Record HS movies when movie recording begins. Off Record normal speed movies when movie recording begins.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while recording movies. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Also performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Option Description Y On Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over the microphones. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is not enabled. • When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None (default setting) Does not display the welcome screen. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. • The image selection screen is displayed. Select an image (E49) and press the k button.
Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI. Date and time can also Date and time be changed by rotating the multi selector. • Apply the setting: Select the m setting and press the k button. Date and time D M Y 15 05 2014 h m 15 10 Edit Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/ Year.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Select from 5 settings.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 25m 0s 880 Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Press the d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E46). 15.05.2014 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting still images. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description V On (hybrid) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Under the following conditions, also performs electronic VR using image processing.
Motion Detection Press the d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description U Auto (default setting) Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen. When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, r turns green, and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Z Crop The zoom ratio is limited within a range in which the image quality does not deteriorate (A25). • Digital zoom is not available when the image mode is Q 4608×3456P, P 4608×3456, l 4608×2592, s 3456×3456. • This setting functions in the same way as the On setting during movie recording. Off Digital zoom is disabled.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released.
Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output. When Auto (default setting) is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A83), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A64) when shooting in the following modes: • x (scene auto selector) mode (A34) • S (night portrait) mode (when Tripod is selected) (A35) • Portrait scene mode (A33) • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E38) is selected for AF area mode option) Option Description On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured us
Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Remove your Eye-Fi card from the camera where wireless devices are prohibited.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A29) before selecting Reset all. Firmware Version Press the d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button View the current camera firmware version.
The Wi-Fi Options Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Connect to smart device Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A80) for more information. Disable Wi-Fi Select to terminate the wireless connection between the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A80) for more information.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID and Password • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Reference Section Card is not formatted. Format card? A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use.
Display Image cannot be saved. A Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E72 The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E72 The image cannot be used for the welcome screen. E62 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 29 Album is full. No further pictures can be added.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section All images are hidden. There are no images available for a slide show, etc. E48 This image cannot be deleted. The image is protected. Disable protection. E49 No access. The camera could not receive the communication signal from the smart device. Select Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi options menu, and wirelessly connect the camera and smart device again. 81, E78 Could not connect.
Display Cause/Solution A Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper.
File Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 .
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 2 h 30 min) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed. Availability may vary with country or region.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..................................... F2 The Camera.............................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................F4 Memory Cards........................................................................................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. B Notes About the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.
• If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations. • Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used. When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use.
Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F21) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Technical Notes and Index F6 Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Technical Notes and Index The camera is on but does not respond. 12 Battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below.
Problem Camera turns off without warning. Monitor is blank. Date and time of recording are not correct. 21 • The camera is off. • The camera has entered standby mode to save power. Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. • The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. • The camera and computer are connected via the USB cable. • The camera and TV are connected via an HDMI cable.
Problem A Cause/Solution No indicators displayed in monitor. Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu. 78, E65 Print date not available. Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu. 16, 78, E63 • The current shooting mode does not support Print date. • A function that restricts the print date is enabled. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. E67 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled.
Problem No image captured when the shutterrelease button is pressed. Camera cannot focus. 1, 28 • The subject is too close. Try shooting using x (scene auto selector), Close-up scene mode, or macro mode. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 34, 37, 49 • Turn the camera off and then on again. Images are blurred. A Cause/Solution • When the camera is in playback mode, press the c button, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
Problem Cause/Solution Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Problem Images are too dark (underexposed). A Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off). • The flash window is blocked. • The subject is beyond the range of the flash. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Increase ISO sensitivity. • The subject is backlit. Set the scene mode to W (backlighting) with HDR set to Off, or set the flash mode to X (fill flash). 45 24 45 53 57, E37 36, 45 Images are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation.
Problem Cause/Solution A A ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe appears in the monitor or images. When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a ring-shaped belt or rainbowcolored stripe (ghosting) may occur. Change the position of the light source, or frame the image so that the light source does not enter the frame, and try again. – Playback Issues Cause/Solution A File cannot be played back.
Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot rotate image. This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Images are not displayed on TV. • HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • A computer or printer is connected to the camera. • The memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory.
Wi-Fi Technical Notes and Index F16 Problem Cause/Solution SSID (network name) of the camera is not displayed on the smart device. Select Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi options menu on the camera to enter connection standby mode. Turn off the Wi-Fi function of the smart device and then turn it on again.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9600 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 22× optical zoom Focal length 4.5-99.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25550 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.4-6.3 Construction 12 elements in 10 groups (1 ED lens element) Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Image size (pixels) • • • • • • • • ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 125 - 1600 • ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode) 16M (High) 16M 8M 4M 2M VGA 16:9 12M 1:1 4608×3456P 4608×3456 3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 4608×2592 3456×3456 Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 - +2.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communication systems) Communications protocols IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 30 m (32 yd) Operating frequency 2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels) Data rates (actual measured values) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 15 Mbps IEEE 802.
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 2 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac, OS X, the iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark.
Index Technical Notes and Index Symbols A A Auto mode............................ 22, 31 F Auto sort mode........................ E9 o Backlighting ..................................... 36 l Delete button..... 29, 77, E51 o Exposure compensation ............................................................... 51, 53 h Favorite pictures mode....... E5 m Flash mode ....................................... 45 j Help...................................................... 34 C List by date mode.................
F Calendar display .................................. 68 Charge by computer ..... 79, E74 Charge lamp..................................... 2, 13 Charger.................................... 13, E85 Charging AC adapter......................... 12 Choose key picture ................................... 70, E11, E53 Close-up k .................................. 33, 37 Compression ratio ...................... E29 Computer...................................... 84, 86 Continuous ..........................
HDMI device control................. E73 HDMI micro connector........................ 2 HDR............................................................... 36 Help ............................................................. 34 High key G............................................. 42 High-contrast monochrome F ........................................................................ 42 High-speed continuous.......... E34 Histogram ................................................. 51 HS movie ............
Playback............ 28, 67, 76, E51 Playback menu .................. 69, E45 Playback mode ...................................... 28 Playback zoom....................................... 67 Pop l..................................................... 42 Portrait b ................................................. 33 Power........................................................... 20 Power switch ................................... 1, 20 Power-on lamp.......................................... 1 Preset manual .
Thumbnail playback.......................... 68 Time difference ............................ E64 Time zone .............................. 18, E63 Time zone and date ........................................... 16, 78, E63 Toy camera effect 1 m................... 43 Toy camera effect 2 n .................. 43 Tripod socket ............................ 2, F19 TV ............................................... 84, E20 TV settings ............................ 79, E73 U USB cable ...................
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