Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
- The Basics of Shooting and Playback
- Shooting Features
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
- Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)
- Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
- Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU Button (Shooting Mode)
- Features Not Available in Combination
- Focusing on Subject
- Playback Features
- Recording and Playing Back Movies
- Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)
- Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only)
- General Camera Setup
- Reference Section
- Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)
- Favorite Pictures Mode
- Auto Sort Mode
- List by Date Mode
- Playing Images in a Sequence
- Editing Still Images
- Editing Features
- Quick effects: Applying effects to pictures
- Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
- D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
- Glamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eyes Larger
- Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
- Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
- Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
- Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
- Editing Movies
- The Shooting Menu (Auto Mode)
- The Smart Portrait Menu
- Movie Menu
- The Playback Menu
- GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only)
- The Setup Menu
- Welcome Screen
- Time Zone and Date
- Monitor Settings
- Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
- Vibration Reduction
- Motion Detection
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Memory/Format Card
- Language
- TV Settings
- Charge by Computer
- Blink Warning
- Wi-Fi Options (COOLPIX S9500 only)
- Eye-Fi Upload
- Filmstrip
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Error Messages
- File and Folder Names
- Optional Accessories
- Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction
<Important> Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)
b Location name data of this camera
Before using the GPS function, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500)” (F15) and agree to the terms.
• The location name information (Point of Interest: POI) stands as of April 2012.
The location name information will not be updated.
• Use the location name information only as a guide.
• The location name information (Point of Interest: POI) of the People's Republic of
China (“China”) and the Republic of Korea is not provided for the COOLPIX S9500.
b Notes on GPS Functions
• When Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On,
GPS functions will continue to operate even after the camera is turned off
(A89).
The electromagnetic waves emitted from this product may affect the measuring
instruments of an airplane or medical equipment. When use of the product is
prohibited or limited during airplane takeoffs and landings or inside a hospital,
set Record GPS data to Off and then turn off the camera.
• An individual may be identified from still pictures or movies that have been
recorded with location information.
Observe caution when you transfer still pictures or movies recorded with
location information, or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network
such as the Internet where the public can view them.
Be sure to read “Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (Av).
b Notes on GPS and electronic compass
The COOLPIX S9500 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or
measuring instrument.
• Do not operate the electronic compass while you are driving a car.
• Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only.
Do not use this information for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land
survey applications.
• When you use the camera for mountain climbing or trekking, be sure to take a
map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately.