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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Technical Notes and Index
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.
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
• See “Error Messages” (E91) for more information.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Problem Cause/Solution
A
The camera is on
but does not
respond.
• Wait for recording to end.
• If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does
not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if
you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC
adapter.
Note that although any data currently being recorded will be
lost, data that have already been recorded will not be affected
by removing or disconnecting the power source.
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The battery
inserted in the
camera cannot be
charged.
Confirm all connections. 12
The battery cannot
be charged by
connecting the
camera to a
computer.
•Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,
battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,
battery charging stops when the computer is suspended
(sleeping), and the camera may turn off.
• Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and status,
charging the battery inserted in the camera may not be
possible via computer connection.
98, E80
E80
E80
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Camera cannot be
turned on.
Battery is exhausted. 18
Camera turns off
without warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• If no operations are performed for a while, camera has turned
off automatically by auto off to save power.
• The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected
while the camera is on.
• The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a
computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.
• Inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off
until the inside of the camera has cooled.
• At low temperatures, the camera and the battery may not
function normally.
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19
14
77, 80,
E22
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