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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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Using the Self-timer
The self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and reducing the
vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set
Vibration reduction
in the setup menu (
A
96) to
Off
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.
2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or
n2s) and press the k button.
• n10s (10 seconds): suitable for group pictures.
• n2s (2 seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in
scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed
(A42). The self-timer is not available.
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Set the focus and exposure.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the
way.
•
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds
remaining before the shutter is released is
displayed. The self-timer lamp flashes while the
timer is counting down. About one second
before the shutter is released, the lamp stops
flashing and remains lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
1/250
1/250
1/250 F3.4
F3.4
9
9
F3.4