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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
For Your Safety 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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Playback.............................................................................................................................. 69 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................69 Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information ..................................................................70 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ..........................................................
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ..........................................................106 Connecting to a TV........................................................................................................................... 106 Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 108 Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
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.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. Introduction • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 Lens cover closed Zoom control..................................................25 f : wide.....................................................25 g : tele .......................................................25 1 h : thumbnail playback........... 71, 73 i : playback zoom .............................74 j : help......................................................11 4 Microphone (stereo)........................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23 11 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 2 Rotary multi selector..................................... 9 12 Eyelet for camera strap............................. 11 3 A (shooting mode) button .............8, 35 13 c (playback) button ................... 8, 28, 75 4 b (movie-record) button ...............
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 127). Shooting 5 4 32 10 1 2 2 3 6 7 8 9 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 10 11 12 +1.0 1600 13 1/250 F 3.7 23 17 999 14 16 999 9999 22 21 20 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Shooting mode*...................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 5 1 17 16 15 19 18 2 3 4 6 15/05/2010 12:00 9999.JPG 14 13 7 8 999/ 999 12 11 10 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 1 2 1m00s 1m00s 9 b 1 Date of recording .........................................18 10 Internal memory indicator ..................... 28 2 Time of recording.........................................18 11 Movie playback indicator..................... 105 3 Protect icon ......................................................
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35). The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 75).
Basic Operations The Rotary Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and apply selections. Press the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right or rotate it to select options, or press the k (apply selection) button.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). • Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Help Displays White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Exit Introduction Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Back The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. First Steps Slide the cover latch to Y side (1) and open the cover (2). 2 Insert the battery. Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery B First Steps Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. First Steps If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
Charging the Battery 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. First Steps About four hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet. Charge lamp Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. 5 Off Battery not charging.
Charging the Battery B Notes on Charging AC Adapter First Steps • The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 143), before use. • The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.
Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera C First Steps To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 29).
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button. For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 9). 3 Choose Yes and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Edit the date and time. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item. Date D M Y 01 01 2010 00 00 Edit Press J to return to the previous item. 6 Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed and press the k button or press K. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. First Steps Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 145). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 134). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend. Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, built-in flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 24 2 Frame the picture. Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated. Zoom out Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11). Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture values also appear.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. A (auto) button b (movie-record) button The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to view previous or subsequent pictures (A 9). Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or b (movie-record) button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures C Operations Available in Playback Mode See “More on Playback” (A 69) or “Editing Pictures” (A 93) for more information. C Displaying Shooting Information Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the histogram and shooting information (A 70). Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode. 1 0 0 N I KO N 0004.JPG F 3.7 ISO +1.
Using the Flash When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.9 m (1 ft. 8 in.16 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.1-3.6 m (3 ft. 7 in.-11 ft.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The following flash modes are available. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 31). W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
Using the Flash B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. • The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in the setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure and press the k button. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), and s (subject tracking) modes. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a shooting mode and press the k button. When selecting a different scene mode (the second icon from the top), press K and use the rotary multi selector to select a scene and then press the k button.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). A A 37 Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other shooting modes. B A 39 White balance Match white balance to the light source. G A 41 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual More on Shooting The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Preset Manual Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). More on Shooting 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) G Metering A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted B More on Shooting The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) C Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, and focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. U V More on Shooting D W d Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B Note on BSS BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down. B Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 144) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) F Color Options A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white More on Shooting Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) G AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the specified setting. a Face priority w 8 Focus area More on Shooting When the camera recognizes a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 47) for more information.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) y Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. 8 Focus area More on Shooting B Note on AF Area Mode There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information. D Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a human face, face recognition, which the camera automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, starts. The face priority function is activated in the following situations. • AF area mode (A 45) is set to Face priority • In Scene auto selector (A 52), Portrait (A 54), and Night portrait (A 55) scene modes • In smart portrait mode (A 63) 1 Frame a picture.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B Notes on Face Priority More on Shooting • If the camera is unable to recognize any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto. • If no faces are recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Setting Descriptions When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, flash is disabled. Image mode Continuous (A 42) When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Restricted function Setting Descriptions Blink warning Continuous (A 42) When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, Blink warning is disabled. Digital zoom Continuous (A 42) When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available. More on Shooting C 50 More Information See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 131) for more information.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist Selecting a Scene Mode 1 Scene auto selector The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 51). C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • When the camera recognizes a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 47) for more information.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 52) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34). b Portrait More on Shooting Use this mode for portraits. • The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience. • The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See “Face Priority” (A 47) for more information. • If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. • AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light. m W n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) k Close-up m W* n Off* p On o More on Shooting Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) u Food More on Shooting This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the lens when the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. • AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light. • Only the four optical zoom positions shown at right can be applied.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 61) for more information. m More on Shooting 60 W* n * Default setting can be modified. Off* p Off* o 0.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shootingmode selection menu and use the rotary multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode (A 51).
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. End More on Shooting B 5 Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 37) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shootingmode selection menu, use the rotary multi selector to select F, and press the k button. Smart portrait The camera enters smart portrait mode. Frame a picture.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to recognize faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 48) for more information. B Notes on Skin Softening More on Shooting • More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening function.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Smart Portrait Menu The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu. Press the d button (A 10) in smart portrait mode (A 63) to display the smart portrait menu and use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to apply options. A Image mode Adjust Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes. e Skin softening a More on Shooting Enable skin softening.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Select the subject which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a person’s face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking). 1 Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shootingmode selection menu, use the rotary multi selector to select s, and press the k button.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) 3 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus. 1/250 F 3.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Subject Tracking Menu The following options can be applied in the subject tracking menu. Press the d button (A 10) in subject tracking mode (A 66) to display the subject tracking menu and use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to apply settings. A Image mode Adjust Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display pictures that have been taken (A 28). 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.JPG The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. To Use 4/ 4 A Description Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or subsequent pictures. Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through pictures. Pictures can 9 also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode To Use A Description A Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button. Switch to shooting mode 28 b C Viewing Pictures When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A 47) are displayed in full-frame playback mode, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the recognized face.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 69) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode). 1/ 10 The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. To Use A Description Choose pictures Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked using Print set (A 83) or Protect (A 89) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Protect icon Print set icon 1/ 10 Film frames C More on Playback 72 Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Mode When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 76), the picture’s category icon is displayed at right above the monitor.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 71), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display. Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are underlined in yellow. The following operations are available in calendar display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 69) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations are available while picture display is enlarged. To Zoom in Use g (i) A Description Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.
Selecting a Playback Mode Select a playback mode from c (playback), F (auto sort), and C (list by date) modes. 1 Press the c button in playback mode. The playback-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a playback mode and press the k button. The camera enters the selected playback mode. 1 2 3 Play To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button. A 69 Play back all pictures.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories Category Description Z Smile Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 63) with the smile timer setting set to On. D Portraits Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 22) with the face priority (A 47). Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, and Backlight* scene mode (A 51). Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 63) with the smile timer setting set to Off. Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 51).
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. To Use Select a category A Description Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to select the category. 9 69 More on Playback Switch to fullframe playback k Press the k button to display the first picture in the selected category. Delete picture l Press the l button after selecting a category, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu (A 81) is displayed and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection settings.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. To Use A Description More on Playback Select date Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to select a date. 9 Switch to fullframe playback k Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A 79), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.
Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Quick retouch A 95 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I D-Lighting A 96 Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. e Skin softening A 97 Make facial skin tones softer. a Print set A 83 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Playback Options: Playback Menu a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.
Playback Options: Playback Menu 5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Print set Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order. Done Date Info Exit Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
Playback Options: Playback Menu B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 160) printer that supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 119).
Playback Options: Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: Playback Menu c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Select pictures from the picture selection screen and delete them. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 88) for more information. Erase all images Delete all pictures. In auto sort or list by date mode, all pictures in the category or taken on the selected date, are deleted.
Playback Options: Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following menu selections: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 83), Delete>Erase selected images (A 87), Protect (A 89), Rotate image (A 89), and Copy>Selected images (A 92) • Setup menu: Welcome screen>Select an image (A 123) Erase selected images Back ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures.
Playback Options: Playback Menu d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 88) for more information. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (A 134).
Playback Options: Playback Menu E Voice Memos c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 69) or thumbnail playback mode (A 71) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. More on Playback 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.
Playback Options: Playback Menu Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Select the desired picture in fullframe playback mode (A 69) or thumbnail playback mode (A 71) and press the d button. 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. 4 Playback menu The voice memo playback screen is displayed.
Playback Options: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to select a destination option to which pictures are copied and press the k button. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Exit r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. More on Playback 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S6000 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 146). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (A 95) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (A 96) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Skin softening (A 97) Make facial skin tones softer.
Editing Functions D Original and Edited Pictures • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original. • Print marking (A 83) and protect settings (A 89) do not remain effective in edited copies.
Picture Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 69) or thumbnail playback mode (A 71) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button.
Picture Editing I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 69) or thumbnail playback mode (A 71) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose I DLighting and press the k button.
Picture Editing e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera recognizes faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 69) or thumbnail playback mode (A 71) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose e Skin softening and press the k button.
Picture Editing g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 69) or thumbnail playback mode (A 71) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
Picture Editing a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 74) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 69) to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies High-definition movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone can be recorded. • The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 103). 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode. Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A 35). The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is x HD 720p (1280 × 720) (A 103).
Recording Movies B Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 145). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. • Rotate the zoom control during recording to enable digital zoom. Subjects can be magnified up to 2× the optical zoom ratio applied before movie recording began.
Recording Movies Movie Menu The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. D A 103 Movie options Select an option for movie recording. I A 104 Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses during movie recording. Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Press the d button in shooting mode. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in scene mode, press the rotary multi selector (A 9) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the rotary multi selector J. Tab selection is activated.
Recording Movies D Movie Options Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie menu) (A 102) M D Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded in high x HD 720p (1280 × 720) definition. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen TV. (default setting) • Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels • Movie bitrate: 8.
Recording Movies I Autofocus Mode Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie menu) (A 102) M I Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Movie Recording and Playback 104 Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (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 Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 69), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 103). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2010 15:30 0010.MOV 10s Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Rotating the rotary multi selector enables advancing/ rewinding. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play pictures or movies back on the television. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV for high-definition display. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV.
Connecting to a TV 3 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off. B Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers The camera enters playback mode and pictures are displayed on the television. Notes on Connecting the HDMI Cable • HDMI cable is not provided.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, ViewNX for displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The camera is automatically turned on and the power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off. B Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 2 3 Connecting the USB Cable • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented.
Connecting to a Computer 4 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S6000 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and Printers K S6000 screen.
Connecting to a Computer At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed. Disconnecting the camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer D Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All Programs>ViewNX>ViewNX). Double-clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Macintosh Open Applications and double-click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX).
Connecting to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Blinks slowly (green) Off Flickers (green) B Description Battery charging. Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 160) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print pictures.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 The camera is automatically turned on. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2010 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 115), follow the procedures described below to print a picture. 1 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Print selection 15/05 2010 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002 / 004 To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using settings on the printer, choose Default in the paper size option. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. Postcard 100×150 mm 4×6 in. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Exit 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images Print all images 0 1 8 prints Start print Cancel Exit DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print set option (A 83). • When the screen shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 122 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 123 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. d Date A 124 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Monitor settings A 127 Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings. f Date imprint A 128 Imprint shooting date and time on pictures.
Setup Menu p A 139 Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. r A 141 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in scene mode, press the rotary multi selector (A 9) J to display the tabs. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit 2 Press the rotary multi selector J. Tab selection is activated.
Setup Menu a Menus d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. w Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Exit x Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single screen.
Setup Menu c Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M c Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Basic Camera Setup Displays a picture selected for the welcome screen.
Setup Menu d Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Highlight a different item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): press J or K. • Edit the highlighted item: press H or I, or rotate the rotary multi selector.
Setup Menu 3 Press K. The travel destination screen is displayed. Time zone 15/05/2010 15:30 Lo n d o n, Ca s a b l a n c a Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option.
Setup Menu e Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.
Setup Menu f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 85). 15.05.2010 Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. f Date Date is imprinted on pictures. S Date and time Basic Camera Setup Date and time are imprinted on pictures.
Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M g Vibration reduction Select the vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.
Setup Menu U Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Setup Menu h AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.2 m (7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Setup Menu i Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Setup Menu k Auto Off d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode (A 17) to save power. Once the camera has entered standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink, and if no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off.
Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M l Format memory/m Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
Setup Menu n Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Setup Menu V Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M V Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A 113). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
Setup Menu d Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M d Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face priority (A 47) when shooting in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 45) is selected for AF area mode option). • Scene auto selector (A 52), Portrait (A 54), or Night portrait (A 55) scene mode is selected. On Off (default setting) Blink warning is not enabled.
Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit To Use Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Basic Camera Setup 138 Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Setup Menu p Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 30) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 32) Off Macro mode (A 33) Off Exposure compensation (A 34) 0.
Setup Menu Subject Tracking Menu Option Autofocus mode (A 68) Face priority tracking (A 68) Default value Full-time AF On Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 103) Autofocus mode (A 104) Default value HD 720p (1280 × 720) Single AF Setup Menu Option Default value Menus (A 122) Text Welcome screen (A 123) None Photo info (A 127) Basic Camera Setup Brightness (A 127) Date imprint (A 128) Vibration reduction (A 129) Auto info 3 Off On Motion detection (A 130) Auto AF assist (A 131) Auto Digital
Setup Menu • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (A 146) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 87) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. 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.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance C The Battery Caring for the Camera • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning 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). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F Connecting the EH-62F AC adapter Be sure that the AC adapter cord has been properly aligned in AC adapter and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D SC N00 0 1 .
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem A Solution Clock not set. Set date and time. 124 B Battery running low. Prepare to charge or replace battery. 12, 14 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 12, 14 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Problem Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S6000. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures. u Out of memory. Technical Notes and Index 148 Memory card is full. A Solution Formatting deletes all data stored on the memory card. Be sure to select No and make copies of any pictures which need to be kept before 21 formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card.
Error Messages Display Problem u Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie on the memory card. Choose memory card with faster write speed. No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory. • To copy picture from internal memory to memory card, press the d button. The copy screen will be displayed and pictures in the internal memory can be copied to memory card.
Error Messages Display Problem A Solution Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 22 Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. 115 System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 12, 17 PR Printer error: check printer status. Printer error. Check printer.
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. Display, Settings, and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Date not imprinted on • The current shooting mode is one that does not pictures even when support Date imprint. Date imprint is enabled. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. 128 Camera settings reset. Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 125 Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. 106 • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Turn camera off and then on again. 27 Camera cannot focus. Pictures are blurred. • Use flash. • Enable vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use D (Best Shot Selector). • Use tripod and self-timer.
Troubleshooting Problem A No sound when shutter is released. 132 AF-assist illuminator does not light. Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the current scene mode, even when Auto is selected. 54-60, 131 Pictures appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 142 Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.
Troubleshooting Problem Saving images takes time. A Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction) • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 31 31 54, 55, 65 Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot use quick retouch, D-Lighting, skin softening, small picture, or crop.
Troubleshooting Problem The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Technical Notes and Index 156 A Cause/Solution • The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S6000 and pictures copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6000 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Internal memory (approx. 32 MB), SD (Secure Digital) memory cards DCF, Exif 2.
Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (A auto mode) Shutter Speed Technical Notes and Index Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.
Specifications • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (73 (±4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to R 4320 × 3240.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols A AC adapter 145 AF area mode 45 AF assist 131 Aperture 26 Audio/video cable 106, 145 Audio/video-in jack 106 Auto 30 Auto flash mode 30 Auto mode 22 Auto off 133 Auto sort menu 78 Auto sort mode 76 Autofocus 33, 48 Autofocus mode 48, 68 AV cable 106 AVI 146 B Back light o 59 Battery 12, 14, 125 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 16, 145 Battery latch 12 Battery level 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 12, 20 Beach/snow g 55 Best shot selector 42 Black-and-white 44 Blink proof 65 Blin
Index D Date 18, 124 Date imprint 128 Daylight 39 Daylight saving time 18, 125 Delete 28, 87, 91, 105 Digital zoom 25, 131 Direct print 114 D-Lighting 96 DPOF 160 DPOF print 119 DSCN 146 Dusk/dawn i 56 E EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) 14 EN-EL12 12, 14 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 146 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Technical Notes and Index 162 Full-frame playback 28, 29 Full-time AF 48, 104 H HD 720p 103 HDMI 135 HDMI cable 106 Help 11 Histogram shooting info 70 I Identifier 146 Image copy 92 Image mode 23, 37
Index Monitor display settings 127 Monitor settings 127 Motion detection 23, 130 Movie length 103 Movie menu 102 Movie playback 105 Movie recording 100 Movie settings 102 Movie shooting button 8 Multi-shot 16 42 Museum l 58 N Night landscape j 56 Night portrait e 55 Nikon Transfer 109 Number of exposures remaining 22, 38 O Optical zoom 25 Optional accessories 145 Output connector 14, 106, 108, 114 P Q Quick retouch 95 QVGA 103 R Rechargeable battery 145 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12 Recording movies 1
Index Sport continuous 42 SSCN 146 Standard color 44 Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 68 Subject tracking mode 66 Sunset h 56 T Tele 25 Television 106 Thumbnail display 71 Thumbnail playback 71 Time difference 126 Time zone 124, 126 Tripod socket 5 TV 106 TV settings 135 U USB cable 14, 108, 109, 115 V Technical Notes and Index VGA 103 Vibration reduction 23, 129 Video mode 135 ViewNX 111 Vivid color 44 Voice memo 90 Volume 105 W WAV 146 Welcome screen 123 White balance 39 Wide 25 Z Zoom control 25, 105
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