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Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6400 Simple touch operations that let you edit images when shooting p Quick effects ..................................................... A30, 39 Create images with effects in three easy steps, simply by shooting, selecting, and saving. 30 effects are available. Just as with a smartphone application, you can preview the results of each effect on the image and choose your favorite one to suit the scene or your mood.
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6400 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) 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. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
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.
Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
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.
Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, 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-EL19 (included).
Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. 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. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notices for customers in Europe Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ....................................................... ii Confirming the Package Contents................. ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions ............................. v For Your Safety ................................................. viii WARNINGS ................................................................
Introduction Features That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu) .................................................................... 68 Options Available in the Shooting Menu ........................................................................................... 69 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously .................................................. 71 Focusing............................................................... 74 Using Target Finding AF ....................................
a Smile Timer ............................................... E68 The Playback Menu ................................... E69 b Slide Show ................................................ E69 d Protect......................................................... E71 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order).................................................................... E73 f Rotate Image............................................. E77 E Voice Memo ................................................
Sequence Display Options.................... E110 Eye-Fi Upload................................................. E111 Reset All............................................................. E112 Firmware Version......................................... E116 File and Folder Names .......................... E117 Optional Accessories ............................. E119 Error Messages......................................... E120 Introduction xvi Technical Notes and Index..................
Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body.................................................................2 Attaching the Camera Strap ...........................................................................................4 Operating the Touch Panel.............................................................................................4 Using the Stylus .........................
The Camera Body 1 2 3 45 6 Lens cover closed 12 Parts of the Camera 11 2 10 9 8 7 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 30 6 Flash ............................................................................58 7 Lens cover 2 Zoom control........................................................ 29 f: wide-angle ................................................ 29 g: telephoto...................................................... 29 h: thumbnail playback..................
1 12 2 3 11 4 Parts of the Camera 10 9 8 6 7 1 b (e movie-record) button..................... 96 2 Charge lamp .......................................17, E107 Flash lamp............................................................... 58 3 A (shooting mode) button .................................................................38, 40, 52, 54 4 c (playback) button............................... 32, 82 5 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover .........................
Attaching the Camera Strap Operating the Touch Panel Parts of the Camera The monitor on the COOLPIX S6400 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to operate the touch panel. Tapping Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to: • Select icons. • Select images in thumbnail playback mode (A81). • Perform touch shutter, touch AF/AE, or subject tracking operations (A69). Dragging Drag your finger across the touch panel and remove it from the touch panel.
Using the Stylus Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option (A47) or the paint option (A84), that require more precision than using a finger. Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to the strap as shown. Parts of the Camera B Notes About the Touch Panel • Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the included stylus. • Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.
Indicators of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode The information that is displayed in the monitor changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, the information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when the camera is being operated, and some of the information is hidden after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A104)). To redisplay the information, tap A.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Shooting mode.............................38, 40, 52, 54 Self-timer ................................................................. 61 Smile timer...................................................... 54, 70 Pet portrait auto release................................. 49 Focus indicator..................................................... 30 AE/AF-L indicator................................................ 50 Eye-Fi communication indicator ........... 105 Motion detection icon ........
Playback Mode The information that is displayed in the monitor varies depending on the image played back and state of use. By default, the information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when the camera is being operated, and some of the information is hidden after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A104)). To redisplay the information, tap the monitor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Parts of the Camera 12 13 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 9999 .
1 File number and type ...........................E117 15 Small picture icon.............................. 84, E31 2 Date of recording ............................................... 20 16 Crop icon................................................. 80, E32 3 Time of recording............................................... 20 17 Image mode1 ....................................... 69, E49 4 Voice memo icon ...............................85, E78 18 Easy panorama ......................................
Using Menus The menus listed below allow you to change various settings. • Shooting menu (A68): Use to change the settings of each shooting mode or movie settings. • Playback menu (A84): Use to delete or edit images. • Setup menu (A104): Use to change general camera settings. 1 Tap F to display the menu screen. Parts of the Camera • The shooting menu (A26) is displayed in shooting mode. • The playback menu (A32) is displayed in playback mode.
4 Tap a setting option to apply the setting. • The operations vary depending on the menu option. • Tap J to return to the previous screen. • When you finish changing the setting, the monitor display returns to the screen shown in step 3. Tap f to exit the menu. Image mode 4608×3456 4608×3456 3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandes.
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................26 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot..............................................................
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included EN-EL19 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off 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 up in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle. B High Temperature Caution 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 EH-69P. 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.
3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. The Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. 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).
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
B Formatting Memory Cards • 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. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer before formatting. • To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera and select Format card in the setup menu (A104).
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. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 20 Tap the desired language.
4 Tap G or H to select your home time zone and tap I. • To enable daylight saving time, tap p. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, tap p again. 5 Home time zone 00:00 London Casablanca Tap the desired date format. Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year Edit the date and time and tap I. Date and time • Tap the desired field and tap A or B to edit the value.
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 (A104). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time by going to the z setup menu and selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone and then o. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the clock moves back one hour.
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 24 Display Description b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery. N Battery exhausted. The camera cannot take pictures.
Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The lens will not extend.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Tap the desired shooting mode icon. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode A38 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A69) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. C Scene A40 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector (d), the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. • The focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. Position the main subject near the center of the frame.
C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. - When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A59) is set to W (off) - When using the telephoto setting • Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 30 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A31). • When the subject is in focus, the focus area indicator in the center of the frame glows green. You can change the focus mode setting to Target finding AF (A74), which allows the camera to detect the main subject and focuses on that subject. • 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.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. c (playback) button • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed full-frame. 2 Drag the current image to display the previous or next image. To display the previous image, drag the image to the right or tap G. The Basics of Shooting and Playback To display the next image, drag the image to the left or tap H. • Tap and hold G or H to scroll backward or forward through the images.
C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or previous image. • When images in which the face of a person (A75) or a pet (A49) was detected at the time of shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display (except images captured in a series).
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 2 Play back the image to delete, tap F, and tap l. Favorite pictures Delete Slide show Protect Print order Paint Tap the desired deletion method. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • G Current image: Only the current image is deleted. • F Select images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted (A35). • H All images: All images are deleted. • If step 1 is performed in thumbnail playback mode (A81), select either Select images or All images.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Tap an image to display y. Erase selected images • To undo the selection, tap the image again to remove y. • Tap B or C to scroll through the images. • Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display. 2 Add y to all images that you want to delete and then tap I to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
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Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want capture. Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode ................................................................. 38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ....................... 40 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..........................
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A69) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode • You can select either Center (default setting) or Target finding AF in AF area mode (A70) in the shooting menu to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus.
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 (E117). 1 Tap OK on the screen displayed after taking a picture in A (auto) mode. Quick effects • When you tap Cancel or when no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen. • To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick effects to Off (A69).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
Changing Scene Mode Settings • You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation for some scenes. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A57) and “Default Settings” (A66) for more information. • Tap F to display the available menu options for the current scene mode (available options vary depending on the scene). See “Characteristics of Each Scene” (A42) and “Features That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu)” (A68) for more information.
Characteristics of Each Scene d 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. e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes • The focus area depends on the composition of the picture. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A75).
d Sports • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture up to 19 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to l). • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
f Party/indoor • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Z Beach • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69).
j Night landscape k Close-up • Macro mode (A63) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A41) to adjust image saturation. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
u Food • Macro mode (A63) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A41) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the lighting. The hue setting is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69).
A Draw • Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. • The image is saved at an image mode setting of l (640×480). See “Using the Draw Option” (E2) for more information. o Backlighting Shooting Features • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • Tap F and tap Y HDR to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function to suit the type of picture you want to take.
p Easy panorama • Allows you to take a panorama picture simply by moving the camera in the desired direction. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame when shooting starts. • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.
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 focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • To change the continuous shooting setting, tap F and tap V Continuous. - U Single: The camera takes one picture at a time. - V Continuous (default setting): When focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera automatically releases the shutter 3 times.
s 3D photography Shooting Features 50 • The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3Dcompatible TV or monitor. • After taking the first picture by pressing the shutterrelease button or using the touch shutter, move the camera horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The camera automatically takes the second picture when it detects that they are aligned.
B Playing Back 3D Images • 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI cable to connect the camera and these devices (A86) for 3D viewing.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M R Special effects mode M select an effect M I The following 11 effects are available. Category Shooting Features 52 Description O Soft (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. P Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, tap or drag the slider to select the desired color. After you select the desired color, tap H to hide the slider. To display it again, tap g. Slider Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). In addition, the skin softening function smoothes the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. See “Using Face Detection” (A75) for more information.
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes About Face Detection” (A76) for more information. C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto power off function (A105) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed. • The camera does not detect any faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A42), or Night portrait (A43) scene mode is selected. • Smart portrait mode (A54) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A84).
Basic Shooting Settings When in shooting mode, you can tap the icons on the left side of the monitor to set the following features: 1 Exposure compensation 2 Macro mode 3 Self-timer 4 Flash mode • When the icons are hidden, tap A. 1 2 3 4 25 0 1010 Available Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Default Settings” (A66) for information about each mode’s default settings.
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Tap the flash mode icon. 25 0 1010 2 Tap the desired flash mode icon. • See “Available Flash Modes” (A59) for more information. • Tap J to return to the shooting screen without changing the setting. Shooting Features B Auto Auto with redeye reduction Fill flash Slow sync Off The Flash Lamp • The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A60). W Off The flash will not fire. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Shooting Features Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
C The Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A57) and “Default Settings” (A66) for more information. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. C Red-eye Reduction This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the selftimer will be set to Off. • To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.
Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Tap the macro mode icon. 25 0 1010 2 Tap o. Macro mode • Tap J to return to the shooting screen without changing the setting. 3 Off Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Autofocus When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor can be heard. C The Macro Mode Setting • Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Default Settings” (A66) for more information.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Tap the exposure compensation icon. 25 0 1010 2 Tap V or U to change the exposure compensation value. Exposure compensation 3 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. Exposure compensation • To exit the setting screen without taking a picture, tap J. • To cancel the exposure compensation, return to step 1 and revert the value to 0.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash mode (A58) Self-timer (A61) Macro mode (A63) Exposure compensation (A65) A (auto) (A38) U Off Off 0.0 R (special effects) (A52) U Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) (A54) U1 Off2 Off3 0.0 Scene Shooting Features 66 d (A42) U4 Off Off5 0.0 b (A42) V Off Off3 0.0 c (A42) W3 Off Off3 0.0 d (A43) W3 Off3 Off3 0.0 e (A43) V6 Off Off3 0.0 f (A44) V7 Off Off3 0.
Flash mode (A58) 1 2 3 4 Macro mode (A63) Exposure compensation (A65) A (A47) – – – – o (A47) X8/W8 Off Off3 0.0 p (A48) W3 Off3 Off3 0.0 O (A49) W3 Off3 Off 0.0 s (A50) W3 Off3 Off 0.0 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. 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.
Features That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by tapping F during shooting (A10). Shooting menu Image mode Touch shooting 25 0 1010 Continuous White balance ISO sensitivity Quick effects The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description A E49 q/s/r Touch shooting Allows you to select the touch shooting setting. The available settings are Touch shutter (default setting), Subject tracking, and Touch AF/AE. Subject tracking can be selected only in A (auto) mode. E51 E ISO sensitivity Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light. You can set sensitivity to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, or lock the setting at 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, or 3200.
Option Description G AF area mode E66 e Skin softening Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens skin tones by applying the skin softening function before saving images. The default setting is Normal. E67 y Blink proof When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. The flash cannot be used.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Blink proof (A70) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Subject tracking (A69) When Touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, Self-timer cannot be used. Smile timer (A70) When Smile timer is used for shooting, the self-timer cannot be used. Subject tracking (A69) When Touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, Macro mode cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Self-timer (A61) Touch shutter (A69) When Continuous H, Continuous L, Preshooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or BSS is selected, one image is taken each time the monitor is tapped. Continuous (A69) When images are continuously captured, Quick effects in shooting mode cannot be used. Subject tracking (A69) When Touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, AF area mode cannot be set.
Restricted function Option Description Shutter sound Continuous (A69) When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. Blink warning Continuous (A69) When a setting other than Single is selected, Blink warning is disabled. Shooting Features B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E100). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Focusing Using Target Finding AF Select A (auto) mode M tap F M G AF area mode M M Target finding AF The camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas (up to three areas) that match up with the size of the subject light in green. When a human face is detected, focus priority will be on that person (face detection). 1/ 250 F3.
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
B Notes About Face Detection • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with AF area mode (A70) set to Center. 1 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 1/ 250 F3.
Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. Installing ViewNX 2 ......................................................................................................... 88 Transferring Images to the Computer ..................................................................... 91 Viewing Images...................................................................................................
Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) or double-tapping an image in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. Displayed area guide g (i) 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 0004 . JPG 4/ 4 Image is displayed full-frame. Playback Features 80 f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i). Images can be zoomed up to 10×.
Thumbnail Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails. Scroll bar f (h) 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 0004 . JPG 4/ Full-frame Display 4 10 g (i) Image Thumbnail Display (6, 12, and 20 images per screen) Playback Features • You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. • You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i).
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes c Play A32 All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. h Favorite pictures E7 Play back images added to an album. You must add images to an album before you can select this mode (A84).
Switching Between Playback Modes 1 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the c button. • The playback mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes. 2 Tap the desired playback mode icon. • If you select c Play, the playback screen is displayed. • When an option other than c Play is selected, the album, category, or shooting date selection screen is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set with F (Playback Menu) If you tap F when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, the following menu options can be used (A10). 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 0004 . JPG Playback menu 4/ Option Delete Slide show Protect Print order Paint 4 A Description h Favorite pictures Allows you to add selected images to an album. This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode. E7 h Remove from favorites Allows you to remove images from an album.
Option 1 2 3 4 5 Description A E Voice memo4 Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo can also be played back and deleted. E78 h Copy1, 5 Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. E80 N Choose key picture4 Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence (sequence of images; A33). This option is disabled when Sequence display options (A105) in the setup menu is set to Individual pictures.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. How to open the connector cover.
Viewing images on a TV E34 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type C) to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A88 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release). • Click Next to display the installation window.
5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK. The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc.
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 included 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.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
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.
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You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 10 0 Recording Movies ............................................................. 96 Features That Can Be Set with F (Movie Menu)................................................. 99 Playing Back Movies.......................................................
Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 1 Display the shooting screen. • Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A26) except Draw scene mode. Recording and Playing Back Movies 25 0 1010 Movie recording time remaining 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording. • C is displayed while saving to the internal memory.
B Notes About Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A77). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set Movie AF mode (A99) in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording. 2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.
Features That Can Be Set with F (Movie Menu) Tap F in shooting mode to configure the settings listed below (A10). If the movie menu is not displayed, tap C to scroll to the bottom of the screen. Shooting menu Option Open with HS footage Movie AF mode Wind noise reduction AF area mode Set up Description A Select the movie type. D Movie options • Select either normal speed movies or HS (high speed) movies, which enable slow motion or fast motion playback.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A99). Tap R to play back movies. • To adjust the volume before playback, tap F and then tap i (A10). Recording and Playing Back Movies 100 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 0010 . MOV 10 Movie option Deleting movies See “Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images” (A34) for more information.
Functions Available During Playback Tap the monitor during playback to display the playback control panel at the bottom in the monitor. The operations described below are available by tapping the icons in the panel. 4 0 Use X Tap X to adjust volume.* Description Rewind O Tap and hold O to rewind movie. Advance P Tap and hold P to advance movie. Pause Q Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused. Rewind movie back one frame.
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General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. 25 0 1010 Movie options Open with HS footage Movie AF mode Wind noise reduction AF area mode Set up General Camera Setup Shooting menu • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E89).
Features That Can Be Set with F (Setup Menu) Tap F and tap z Set up to make the settings listed below (A10). If z Set up is not displayed, tap C to scroll to the bottom the screen.
Option Description A E102 Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E103 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E104 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E105 Charge by computer When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power).
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E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using the Draw Option............................................................................................. E2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback).............................................. E3 Playback Menu The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode).......................................................E49 The Smart Portrait Menu................................................
Using the Draw Option Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of l (640×480). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene mode M A (draw) 1 Write a memo or draw pictures. Pen • Tap I (pen) to write text or draw pictures (E23). • Tap J (eraser) to erase text or pictures (E23).
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene mode M p (easy panorama) You can select either W Normal (180°) (default setting) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range. See “Changing Shooting Range” (E4) for more information. 1 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. 2 25 0 1010 Reference Section • The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide-angle position.
3 Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, and begin shooting. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • A guide indicating the current shooting position is displayed. • When the shooting position guide reaches the edge, shooting ends. Reference Section C Guide Changing Shooting Range • In easy panorama scene mode, tap F, tap W/X Easy panorama Easy panorama, and tap W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°).
Example of camera movement • The operator, without shifting position, moves the camera horizontally or vertically in an arc so that the guide travels from one edge to the other. • 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 If you switch to playback mode (A32) and display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, R is displayed. 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 0004 . JPG 4/ 4 Tap R to display the short edge of the image using the entire monitor and automatically move (scroll) the displayed area. To scroll through the displayed image, drag your finger across the monitor (A4). The operations listed below can be performed using the camera’s touch panel.
Favorite Pictures Mode You can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are not copied or moved). After you add images to albums, you can choose to play back only the added images by using favorite pictures mode. • By creating albums for certain subjects or events, you can find your favorite images easily. • The same image can be added to multiple albums. • Up to 200 images can be added to each album.
Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures Tap an album to play back the images that have been added to the selected album. • The icon of the selected album is displayed during playback (A8). • If you tap K, you can change the album icons (their colors and designs) (E10). • When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, tap F to select a feature from the favorite pictures menu (A84).
Removing Images from Albums To remove an image from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedure described below. • Select the desired image in full-frame display in Favorite pictures favorite pictures mode, tap F to display the menu options, and then tap h. The confirmation Remove from dialog is displayed. Delete Slide show favorites Protect Print order Paint • Tap Yes to remove the image from the album.
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures 1 Tap K. • The album icon and icon color selection screen is displayed. 2 Tap the desired icon, tap or drag the slider to select the icon’s color, and tap I. • The album selection screen is displayed. Reference Section 3 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Choose icon 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Tap the desired album. • The icon is changed.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort Tap a category to play back the images in the selected category. • The icon of the selected category is displayed during playback (A8). • When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, tap F to select a feature from the auto sort menu (A84).
Option Description O Pet portrait Images captured in Pet portrait (A49) scene mode D Movie Movies (A96). X Retouched copies Copies created using editing functions (E17) W Other scenes All other images that cannot be defined by the categories described above * Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode (A42) are also sorted into the appropriate categories. Reference Section B Notes About Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted into each category in auto sort mode.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date Tap a date to play back the images captured on the selected date. • The first image that was captured on the selected date is displayed. • x is displayed during playback (A8). • To change the displayed month, tap B or C. • When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, tap F to select a feature from the list by date menu (A84).
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence.
B Sequence Display Options • Select Sequence display options (E110) in the setup menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images. • Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S6400 cannot be displayed as a sequence. C Changing Key Picture in Sequence A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E82) in the playback menu.
Deleting Images in a Sequence If Sequence display options (E110) in the setup menu is set to Key picture only, images to be deleted vary as described below. To display the screen for selecting the deletion method, tap F and tap l. • If only key pictures are displayed for sequences when F is tapped: - Current image: When a key picture is selected, all images in that sequence are deleted.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the COOLPIX S6400 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E117). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Quick effects (E20) Description Apply a variety of effects to images. Draw on images, or add decorations to images. Quick retouch (E25) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.
B Notes About Image Editing Reference Section • The editing functions of COOLPIX S6400 cannot be used for images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Images captured using Easy panorama (A48) or 3D photography (A50) cannot be edited. • If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch function (E29). • When 999 images are already sorted into the X (retouched copies) category in auto sort mode (E11), images cannot be edited.
C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing functions to use Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be used. Quick effects Retouch D-Lighting Stretch Perspective control The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be used. Glamour retouch The editing functions other than glamour retouch can be used.
p Quick Effects Select one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2 (E21). Effect 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.
2 Tap the desired effect. Quick effects • Tap B or C to scroll through the display. 3 Tap I. Pop Super vivid Painting High key Toy camera effect 1 Toy camera effect 2 Pop • To exit without saving the edited image, tap f. When a confirmation screen is displayed, tap Yes. 4 Tap Yes. Reference Section • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during playback (A8).
U Paint Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M U Paint 1 Use the I, J, K, and L tools to paint images. • For more information about using each tool, see “Write and Draw on images” (E23). • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display the image in full-frame playback mode and rotate the zoom control to g (i) again to enlarge the image display by 3×. Tap A, D, B or C to change the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
3 Tap Yes. • A new, painted copy is created. • Images taken at an Image mode setting (A69) of l 4608×2592 are saved at a size of n (1920×1080). Images taken at r 2272×1704 or larger are saved at a size of f (2272×1704) and images taken at q 1600×1200 or O 640×480 are saved at a size of l (640×480). • Painted copies are indicated by the d icon displayed during playback (A8). Using the Paint Tools Write and Draw on images Tap I to write or draw on images.
Add Decorations Tap K to add a decoration. You can change the decoration type or size using the palette. To hide the palette, tap K or the image. • Decoration type can be selected from 14 types. • Tap the decoration size slider to select the decoration size. • When f is selected for the decoration type, f (day, month, year) and S (day, month, year, time) options are available. Decoration type Decoration Decoration size Add a Frame Tap L to add a frame around the image.
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M k Quick retouch 1 Choose the degree of enhancement and tap I. 2 Tap Yes. Quick retouch • A new, retouched copy is created. • Copies created with the quick retouch function are indicated by the s icon displayed during playback (A8).
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M I D-Lighting 1 Tap I. D-Lighting • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. 2 Tap Yes. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the D-Lighting function are indicated by the c icon displayed during playback (A8).
P Stretch: Stretching Images Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M P Stretch Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect. 2 Tap I. 3 Tap Yes. Stretch Stretch • A new, stretched copy is created. • Stretched copies are indicated by the r icon displayed in playback mode (A8).
O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M O Perspective control Reference Section 1 Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust perspective control. 2 Tap I. 3 Tap Yes. E28 Perspective control Perspective control • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created using the perspective control function are indicated by the q icon displayed in playback mode (A8).
j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M j Glamour retouch 1 Tap j All or e Skin softening. • All: Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller, and make eyes look larger. • Skin softening: Soften facial skin tones. • The preview screen is displayed. 2 Glamour retouch All Preview the result of the effect.
B Notes About Glamour Retouch • If no faces are detected in the image, the glamour retouch function cannot be used. • The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the direction in which the faces are looking or the brightness of the faces in the image.
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M g Small picture 1 Tap the desired small copy size icon. Small picture • The available settings are l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120. • Images taken at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592 are saved at 640×360 pixels. Proceed to step 2. 2 Tap I. Small picture 320 × × 240 Tap Yes. • A new, small copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:16).
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is displayed with playback zoom (A80) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 2 Enlarge the picture for cropping (A80). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Drag the current image, or tap A B C, or D so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 2.0 3 Tap G. Reference Section 2.0 4 E32 Tap Yes.
C Image Size • The aspect ratio of the cropped copies is 16:9. As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. • When the image size of the cropped copy is 640 × 360, the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback. C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation Use the Rotate image option (E77) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When using the included audio/video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in jacks on the TV.
When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV. HDMI mini connector (Type C) 3 to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. Reference Section • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor remains off while images are displayed on the television.
Operations with TV Connection While images are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next image can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. When the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by tapping the camera monitor. • Tap the camera monitor to turn TV display off and display the image in the camera monitor.
B Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. The output terminal on this camera is an HDMI mini connector (type C). When purchasing an HDMI cable, be sure that the device end of the cable is an HDMI mini connector. B Notes About Connecting the Cable • When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not force the plug into the camera.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F22) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
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 included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.
4 The camera is automatically turned on. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen. Print selection 15/11/2012 20 / 20 Reference Section B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E106) in the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.
Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E39), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Tap B or C to choose the desired image and tap I. Print selection 15/11/2012 • To more easily find the desired image, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-image thumbnail display mode. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback mode. 2 Tap Copies.
4 Tap Paper size. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 5 Tap the desired paper size. • Tap B or C to display the previous or next page. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 6 Tap Start print. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Reference Section Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E39), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, tap F. Print selection 15/11/2012 20 / 20 2 Tap Paper size. • To exit the print menu, tap J. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Tap the desired paper size. • Tap B or C to display the previous or next page.
4 Tap Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Reference Section Select images (up to 99 images) and the Print selection number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Tap the desired image and tap B or C at the bottom left of the monitor to specify the number of copies to be printed.
Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, tap Start print to start print. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu. Print all images 20 prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E73). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to return to the print menu.
5 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Printing 2 / 20 Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of copies Reference Section C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed.
Editing Movies 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 (A100). 2 Tap G. • The movie edit screen is displayed. 1 30 3 Tap W (choose start point). 4 Tap X (choose end point). • Tap G or H to move the end point on the right edge to the end of the desired portion of the movie.
5 When the settings are finished, tap I. • Tap R (preview) before tapping I to preview the specified portion of the movie. • When previewing the movie, you can perform the operations listed below by tapping the icons on the control panel. - X: Adjust volume. - O/P: Advance or rewind. - Q/S: Pause or end playback. 6 Choose end point 3 00 Tap Yes. • The edited movie is saved.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) A Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M Tap F M A Image mode You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. Image mode* Q 4608×3456P Description Images will be higher quality than P. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
C Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71). • The image mode cannot be selected in Draw, 3D photography, or Easy panorama scene mode (A40). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image.
q/s/r Touch Shooting Select one of the options listed below. Option Description A q Touch shutter (default setting) Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor. E53 s Subject tracking* Use this option to take pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. E55 r Touch AF/AE Tap the monitor to set the focus area.
C Focus Area That Can Be Set with Touch Shutter or Touch AF/AE The focus area that can be set by tapping the monitor when using Touch shutter or Touch AF/AE varies depending on the shooting mode as described below. Shooting mode Available focus area A (auto) mode (A38) Scene auto selector, Sports, Party/ indoor, Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food, Museum, Black and white copy, Backlighting, and 3D photography scene modes (A40) Focus area can be changed onto the subject that is tapped.
q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) Enter shooting mode M tap F M q/s/r Touch shooting M q Touch shutter Tap the desired subject to take a picture. • Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in blurred images. • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch shutter option is selected.
B Notes About Touch Shutter • The focus area that can be set varies depending on the shooting mode (E52). • When taking pictures with Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or BSS in Continuous setting (E59) enabled, or in Sports, Museum, Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected) scene mode (A40), use the shutterrelease button to take pictures. Only one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.
s Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) Select A (auto) mode M tap F M q/s/r Touch shooting M s Subject tracking • s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode. 1 Register a subject. • Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor. - The subject is registered. - When the border framing the subject glows red, the camera is unable to focus. Change the composition and try again. • If the tapped area does not contain a subject that can be registered, X is displayed in the monitor.
2 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. • The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. 1/ 250 F3.1 • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will flash. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus. • If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) Enter shooting mode M tap F M q/s/r Touch shooting M r Touch AF/AE 1 Tap the subject on which the camera focuses. • u or a double border will be displayed around the area tapped. • When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area cannot be selected. • To cancel the focus area selection, tap a on the right side of the monitor. • If a position on which focus cannot be acquired is tapped, X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap an area within X.
E ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M tap F M E ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
C Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M tap F M C Continuous Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description One picture 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 at a rate of about 10 fps (when image mode is set to l 4608×2592). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or 7 images have been captured.
Option Description D BSS (Best Shot Selector) The “Best Shot Selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved.
C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. Up to 2 images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache.
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M tap F M w White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
Using Preset Manual The preset manual option is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandes. (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
4 Frame the white or gray reference object in the measuring window. • To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual instead of taking a new measurement, tap Cancel. The most recently measured value is set for white balance, and a new measurement is not performed. Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window 5 Tap Measure to measure a new white balance value. • The shutter is released and the new white balance value for preset manual is set. No image is saved.
p Quick Effects Select A (auto) mode M tap F M p Quick effects Enable or disable the quick effects function. Option Description o On (default setting) The screen shown on the right is displayed immediately after the shutter is released. Quick effects • Tap OK to display the effect selection screen and enable the quick effects function (A39). OK Cancel • When you tap Cancel or when no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.
G AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M tap F M G AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option y Center (default setting) Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The focus area is always displayed in the center of the screen. 25 0 1010 Focus area Reference Section M Target finding AF When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A74) for more information.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)” (E49) for information about A Image mode and q/r Touch shooting. e Skin Softening Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M tap F M e Skin softening Enable skin softening. Option S High Description p Off Turns skin softening off. R Normal (default setting) The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.
y Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M tap F M y Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Option Description Enables blink warning. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. 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.
The Playback Menu • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E7) for information about h Favorite pictures and h Remove from favorites. • See “Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images” (A34) for information about l Delete. • See “Editing Still Images” (E17) for information about U Paint and M Retouch. b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M tap F M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Tap Start.
2 The slide show begins. • Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the bottom of the screen. • The screen that appears when the slide show is paused is displayed after the last slide is played back. Tap the icons in the operation panel to perform the corresponding operation. The following operations are available. To Reference Section B Tap Description Rewind O Tap and hold O to rewind slide show. Advance P Tap and hold P to advance slide show. Pause Q Pause playback.
d Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E103). Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A8). Protecting One Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M d Protect Tap o On. • The selected image is protected. • To continue protecting another image, drag the current image. • To exit without protecting images, tap J.
Protecting Multiple Images Press the c button (playback mode) M switch to thumbnail playback mode (A81) M tap F M d Protect 1 Tap the desired images to be protected. Protect • When an image is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed. To cancel the selection, tap the image again. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display. 2 Tap I. Protect • The selected images are protected.
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F22) printer’s card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F22) printer (E38).
2 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Print order • Tap N Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooting date on the image. • Tap M Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the photo information (shutter speed and aperture value) on the image. • Tap I to complete the print order.
2 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. • Tap N Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooting date on all images in the print order. • Tap M Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the photo information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all images in the print order. • Tap I to complete the print order.
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F22) printer that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable (E45).
f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. • Tap I or J to rotate the image 90 degrees.
E Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. • The voice memo recording screen is displayed for images that do not have a voice memo, and the voice memo playback screen is displayed for images that have a voice memo (i.e., images that display p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voice Memos • Tap W to record a voice memo (up to about 20 seconds). • Do not touch the microphone during recording.
Playing Voice Memos • Tap R to play the voice memo. • Tap S to stop playback. • Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume. • f flashes during playback. • Tap J to return to the playback menu. 6 Deleting Voice Memos Tap E while the screen described in “Playing Voice Memos” is displayed. Tap Yes to delete only the voice memo. File will be deleted.
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M tap F M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Tap the desired option from the copy screen. • q Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • r Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Reference Section E80 Copy Camera to card Tap the desired copy option. • F Selected images: Copy images selected. Proceed to step 3.
3 Tap the images to be copied. Copy • When an image is selected, a check mark is displayed. To cancel the selection, tap the image again. A check mark is removed. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display. 4 Tap I. Copy • When a confirmation dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Images are copied. To return to the playback menu without copying, tap No.
C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence • If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images when only the key picture is displayed for the sequence (E14), all images in the sequence are copied. • If you tap F and select Current sequence after you tap R and display images in a sequence as individual images, all images in the sequence are copied. • If you tap R and display images in a sequence as individual images, only Card to camera (memory card to internal memory) image copy is available.
The Movie Menu D Movie Options Enter shooting mode M tap F 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. • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) encoding is used to automatically adjust the bitrate depending on the subject being recorded. When recording movies of a subject with large amounts of motion, the file size increases.
HS Movie Options Type Movie bitrate f HS 60 fps (1280×720) Approx. 6 Mbps g HS 15 fps (1920×1080) Approx. 12 Mbps Description 1/2-speed slow motion movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio are recorded. • Max. recording time*: 30 seconds (playback time: 1 minute) 2× speed fast motion movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio are recorded. • Max.
2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording. • Movie recording starts in HS mode when Open with HS footage in the movie menu is set to On. 6 When recording HS movies • Movie recording starts at normal speed when Open with HS footage in the movie menu is set to Off. Tap the HS movie switch icon to switch to HS movie recording at the point where the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback.
B Notes About HS Movie • Sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start HS movie recording. C HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options (E83) in the movie menu is set to f HS 60 fps (1280×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded.
N Open with HS Footage Enter shooting mode M tap F M N Open with HS footage Select whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or fast motion movies) when movie recording starts. Option Description o On (default setting) Record HS movies when movie recording begins. p Off Record normal speed movies when movie recording begins.
D Movie AF mode Enter shooting mode M tap F M D Movie AF mode Select 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. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Tap F M z (setup menu) M Welcome screen Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description 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 Displays an image selected for the welcome screen.
Time Zone and Date Tap F M z (setup menu) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Description Reference Section Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Tap the fields (day, month, year, hour, and minute) on the displayed screen to set the date and time. • Select a field: Tap the desired filed. • Edit the value: Tap A or B. • Apply the setting: Tap I. Date format The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and Day/Month/Year.
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Tap Time zone. Time zone and date London, Casablanca 15/11/2012 15:30 Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Tap x Travel destination. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. Time zone London, Casablanca 15/11/2012 15:30 Home time zone Travel destination 3 Tap o.
4 Tap G or H to choose the travel destination time zone and tap I. Travel destination 10:30 -05:00 • If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to New York enable daylight saving time function. W is Toronto displayed at the top of the monitor and the Lima camera clock is advanced one hour. Tap p again to disable the daylight saving time function. • If the time zone that you want to select is not available, set the appropriate time in Date and time.
Monitor Settings Tap F M z (setup menu) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. The default setting is On. Brightness Select 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.
Shooting mode Playback mode 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 0004 . JPG Framing grid+auto info 25 0 1010 4/ The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. Movie frame The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. Reference Section Movie frame+auto info 25 0 1010 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Tap F M z (setup menu) M Print date 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 (E76). 15.11.2012 Option Description f Date S Date and time Date is imprinted on images. Date and time are imprinted on images. p Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
C Print Date and Print Order When printing with a DPOF-compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting information, you can use the Print order option (E73) to print this information on images, even if the Print date function was set to Off at the time of shooting.
Vibration Reduction Tap F M z (setup menu) M Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while 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. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Motion Detection Tap F M z (setup menu) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Reference Section 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: • When the flash fires.
AF Assist Tap F M z (setup menu) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description s Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Digital Zoom Tap F M z (setup menu) M Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. Option Description o On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A29). p Off Digital zoom will not be activated. Reference Section B Notes About Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Sound Settings Tap F M z (setup menu) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description 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.
Auto Off Tap F M z (setup menu) M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A25). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power Reference Section • When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp flashes.
Format Memory/Format Card Tap F M z (setup menu) M Format memory/Format card 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 restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. 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.
Language Tap F M z (setup menu) M Language Select one of 31 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
TV Settings Tap F M z (setup menu) M TV settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Select from NTSC and PAL. HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto 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 Tap F M z (setup menu) M Charge by computer Select whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A86). Option Description 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. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the PictBridge standard. • When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Blink Warning Tap F M z (setup menu) M Blink warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting in the following situations: • When the camera recognizes a human face as the main subject (A74) in A (auto) mode with AF area mode set to Target finding AF. • When the camera detects a face (A75) in Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A42), or Night portrait (A43) scene mode.
The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the 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. Function Did someone blink? Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Switch to full-frame playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Sequence Display Options Tap F M z (setup menu) M Sequence display options Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence) (E14) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A32) and in thumbnail playback mode (A81). Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off. Option Description L Individual pictures Set all pictures in all sequences to be displayed individually.
Eye-Fi Upload Tap F M z (setup menu) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images will not be uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards C Eye-Fi communication indicator Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
Reset All Tap F M z (setup menu) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A58) Auto Self-timer (A61) Off Macro mode (A63) Off Exposure compensation (A65) 0.
Scene Mode Option Default value Scene setting in the shooting mode selection menu (A40) Scene auto selector Scene effect adjustment slider (A41) Center Night portrait (A43) Hand-held Night landscape (A45) Hand-held HDR in backlighting scene mode (A47) Off Easy panorama (A48) Normal (180°) Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode (A49) Continuous Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait mode (A49) On Special Effects Mode Option Special effects setting in the shooting mode selection menu (A
Option Default value Movie AF mode (E88) Single AF Wind noise reduction (E88) Off Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E89) Default value None Photo info (E93) Auto info Image review (E93) On Brightness (E93) 3 Print date (E95) Off Vibration reduction (E97) On Motion detection (E98) Auto AF assist (E99) Auto Digital zoom (E100) On Button sound (E101) On Reference Section Shutter sound (E101) On Auto off (E102) 1 min HDMI (E105) Auto HDMI device control (E105) On HDMI 3D outpu
Others Option Paper size (E41, E43) Default value Default Slide show effects (E69) Classic Frame interval for slide show (E69) 3s • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E117) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A34) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Firmware Version Tap F M z (setup menu) M Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Firmware version COOLPIX S6400 Ver.x.
File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S CN 0 00 1 . J PG Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images (voice memo attachment included) and movies DSCN SSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than small picture or crop* (voice memo attachment included), and movies created by the movie editing function FSCN Copies created in Draw scene mode MSCN Still images .
• Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (E80).
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Be 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.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E90 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, this message will disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on lamp will flash quickly. After the lamp flashes for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Display This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. • Check that terminals are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. 18, F23 Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S6400. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. If you need to keep copies of any images, make sure to tap No and save the copies to a computer or other medium before formatting the memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution Album is full. No further pictures can be added. 200 images have already been added to album. • Remove some images from album. • Add to other albums. E9 E7 Sound file cannot be saved. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. • Select an image captured with this camera. – E79 A blink was detected in the picture just taken. One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the picture was taken.
Display A Cause/Solution Image is protected. Disable protection. E71 Travel destination is in the current time zone. Destination in same time zone as home. – Could not shoot using easy panorama. Shooting with easy panorama may not be possible in the following situations. • When shooting does not end after a certain amount of time. • When the camera is moved too fast. • When the camera is not moved properly in the panorama direction.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section Lens error Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 24 Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. E39 System error Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on.
Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance .................. F2 The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2 The Battery......................................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter ..................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards..............................
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) 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 Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. 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.
Technical Notes and Index • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
Memory Cards F5 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F23) 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. 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.
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 A The camera is on but does not respond. 25, E119 16 105, E106 105 Battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
Problem Camera turns off without warning. Monitor is blank. Technical Notes and Index Monitor is hard to read. F8 A Cause/Solution • Battery is exhausted. • The camera automatically turns off to save power if no operations are performed for an extended period of time. • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected while the camera is on.
A Cause/Solution Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies recorded before clock is set are dated “01/01/2012 00:00”. Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu. • The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of the camera clock with that of a more accurate timepiece and reset as required.
Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode. • The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode or a menu is displayed, press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging. Cannot take 3D pictures.
Problem Flash does not fire. Digital zoom cannot be used. A Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off). • Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled. 58 66 • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 104, E100 • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Cause/Solution A The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using flash. • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. 58 69, E58 Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Images are too dark (underexposed). • • • • • • The flash mode is set to W (off). Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Increase ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit.
Problem Saving images takes time. A ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe appears in the monitor or images. A Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, such as when shooting in a dark environment. • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with redeye reduction).
Playback Issues A Technical Notes and Index Problem Cause/Solution – File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S6400 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. – Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 640 × 360.
Problem Cause/Solution Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • Cables are connected to the HDMI mini connector (Type C) and to the USB/audio/video output connector simultaneously. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. Album icons are reset to their default icons, images added to albums cannot be displayed in favorite pictures mode.
Problem The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. Images to be printed are not displayed. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. • Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory. • Images captured using 3D photography cannot be printed. Cannot select paper size with camera.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6400 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1 Lens 12× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens /2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Focal length 4.5-54.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-300 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.1-6.5 Construction 8 elements in 8 groups (1 ED lens element) Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 78 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG 3D images: MPO Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.
Flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol [W]: 0.5–6.2 m (1 ft 8 in.–20 ft) [T]: 1.2–2.9 m (4 ft–9 ft 6 in.
• 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 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: l 4608×2592 selected for Image mode, zoom adjusted with each shot, and flash fired with every other shot.
B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
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 noncommercial 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.
Index Symbols Numerics 3D photography s ........................................ 50 3D pictures............................................................ 50 A AC adapter ....................................... 25, E119 AF area mode .................................. 70, E66 AF assist..................................... 2, 104, E99 Album............................................................... E10 adding images to................................ 84 removing images from....................
Blink warning .............................. 105, E108 Brightness ..................................................... E93 BSS.......................................................... 46, E60 Button sound............................................ E101 C Charge by computer ............. 105, E106 Charge lamp.................................................. 3, 17 Charger............................................... 16, E119 Charging AC Adapter .....................................
Focus area.............................................................. 30 Focus indicator ...................................................... 7 Focus lock .............................................................. 78 Folder name .............................................. E117 Food u ................................................................... 46 Format internal memory ..... 105, E103 Format memory cards ................................................... 19, 105, E103 Formatting ........
Movie AF mode.............................. 99, E88 Movie editing ................................ 101, E47 Movie length........................................................ 98 Movie menu ..................................... 99, E83 Movie options ................................. 99, E83 Movie playback ............................................... 100 Movie recording ............................ 96, E83 MPO................................................................ E117 MSCN .....................
Recording slow motion movies .................................................................. 99, E84 Red-eye reduction............................................ 59 Remove from favorites ............................ E9 Reset all ........................................... 105, E112 Retouch.................................................................. 84 Rotate image ................................... 84, E77 RSCN............................................................... E117 S T Tap.........
Tripod socket ......................................... 3, F19 TV ............................................................ 87, E34 TV settings .................................... 105, E105 U USB cable ................................. 86, 91, E39 USB/audio/video output connector .................................... 86, 91, E34, E39 V Vibration reduction................... 104, E97 Video mode ............................................... E105 ViewNX 2 ................................................
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