Reference Manual

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii
Read This First......................................................................................................................................... ii
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv
For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... vi
WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix
<Important> Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)........................ xi
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) ........................................ xiii
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions.................................................................................... 1
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................. 1
Principle Functions of the Controls........................................................................................................... 3
Attaching the Camera Strap.......................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Menu Operations....................................................................................................................... 6
Monitor Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 8
The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 12
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 12
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 14
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 16
Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 17
Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 17
Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 18
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 19
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 20
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 22
Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 23
Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 25
Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 26
Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 28
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 29
Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 31
A (Auto) Mode .................................................................................................................................. 31
Using Quick Effects............................................................................................................................................ 32
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 33
Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene......................................................... 33
Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 34
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) ........................................................................ 45
Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 47