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COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects........................................................................................ A32 You can apply various effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. While you check the end results of an image on the preview screen of each effect, you can create a picture to suit the scene or your mood. You can also apply effects to images later by pressing the k button during playback. e (Movie) ...............................................
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features 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 Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii) 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.
Read This First About This Manual Icon Introduction If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 12). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A 1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts.
Read This First 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.
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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. Introduction This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
For Your Safety • • • • • • Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
For Your Safety Introduction Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
Notices Introduction 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., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction 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.
Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction xii bUsing the camera overseas • Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use. For example, you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China. Set the Record GPS data to Off.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer. • Using the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function may cause radio wave interference, resulting in decreased communication speed or network disconnection.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction Read This First......................................................................................................................................... ii About This Manual...............................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Introduction Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 49 Available Functions ........................................................................................................................................... 49 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) .................................................................................................................... 50 Using the Self-timer ...........................
Table of Contents Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only)....................................... 93 Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi ......................................................................... 93 Installing the Software on the Smart Device ............................................................................ 93 Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera...........................................................................
Table of Contents Introduction The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................................... E43 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................................................................................... E43 Skin Softening.............................................................................................................................................. E43 Smile Timer...........................................
Table of Contents Error Messages ............................................................................................................................. E91 File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E97 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. E99 Technical Notes and Index ..............................................
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body 1 2 34 5 6 4 Flash raised Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 7 Lens cover closed 8 9 10 1 Mode dial...........................................................22 2 Shutter-release button........................3, 26 3 Power switch/power-on lamp..............19 4 Microphone (stereo) .............................. 74, 82 5 GPS antenna (COOLPIX S9500 only) ............. 88 6 Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) antenna (COOLPIX S9500 only) ..........
The Camera Body 1 2 3 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 9 11 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 1 OLED monitor (monitor)1 ...................8, 22 2 d (menu) button.......................................6 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector)2 ...........................................3, 4 4 k (apply selection) button .................3, 4 5 c (playback) button............................4, 28 12 HDMI connector cover..............................77 Charge lamp.............................
The Camera Body Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control A Main Function 22 Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f (h) (wideangle position) to zoom out. 25 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Change the shooting mode.
The Camera Body Control A Main Function Play back images. 28 Delete the last image that was saved. 29 Playback button Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Delete button For Playback Control Playback button Zoom control Rotary multi selector Apply selection button 4 A Main Function • When the camera is turned off, press and hold 19 this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode.
The Camera Body Control A Main Function Display and hide the menu. 6 Delete images. 29 Return to shooting mode.
Basic Menu Operations Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback mode, is displayed. Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Image mode White balance Metering Continuous 29m 0s 970 ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode 2 Use the Rotary multi selector to select a menu item. • H or I: Select an item above or below. Item can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
Basic Menu Operations Switching Between Menu Icons To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A96), use the multi selector to switch to another menu icon.
Monitor Screen The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. In the default setting, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info in Monitor settings (A96) is set to Auto info).
Monitor Screen 1 Shooting mode......................................22, 23 2 Macro mode ....................................................54 Focus area (for manual, center) ..........................................................................27, 62 3 Zoom indicator ......................................25, 54 4 Focus indicator...............................................26 28 Focus area (for target finding AF) ..........................................................................
Monitor Screen For Playback 1 27 26 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 23 22 28 5 6 15/05/2013 12:00 9999.JPG 8 7 25 10 11 9 24 12 13 999/999 21 20 14 15 17 18 19 999/999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s a b 16 (a) Current image number/total number of images................................ 28 (b) Movie length ........................................... 87 1 Date of recording......................................... 20 2 Time of recording ........................................
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included battery (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12). Battery latch • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up 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.
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A19) 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 push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1). Then, remove the battery straight (2).
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. Off The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. B Notes on Charging AC Adapter • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the Charging AC Adapter. • Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Charging AC Adapter” (F4) before use.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned 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 The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Slide the memory card until it clicks into place. B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2). B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A20). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator 29m 0s 970 Number of exposures remaining Battery Level Display Description b Battery level high. B Battery level low.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off. • To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. At this time, the lens does not extend.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button. Language Čeština Dansk Deutsch English Español Ελληνικά Cancel The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 5 Press H, I, J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • Choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute). • Set the contents: Press H or I. Date and time can also be set by rotating the multi selector. • Confirm the settings: Select the minute field and press the k button or K. 6 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A. Shooting mode icon 29m 0s 970 • See “Monitor Screen” (A8) for more information.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes u Special effects mode (A47) You can add special effects for shooting. A (auto) mode (A31) F Smart portrait mode (A45) The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. Scene mode (A33) When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • To shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at the subject.
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out C Zoom in Optical zoom Digital zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation • When the digital zoom is used, the image quality starts to deteriorate if the zoom position is increased beyond the V position on the zoom bar. The V position moves to the right as the image size (A62) becomes smaller. • Using Digital zoom in the setup menu (A96), it is possible to set the digital zoom so that it does not operate.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-release button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) lights in green. If the focus area or focus indicator flashes in red, the subject is out of focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway again.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot Focus and Exposure 1/250 Shutter speed F3.4 Aperture value • The areas to be used for focusing can be set using AF area mode (A62) in the shooting menu. • The areas to be used for focusing in scene mode vary depending on the selected scene (A34). • In smart portrait mode, the camera focuses on the face around which a double border (focus area) is displayed. • In u (special effects) mode, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • To view previous images: H or J • To view next images: I or K • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • To play back images that are saved in the internal memory, remove the memory card.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. Delete 3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k button. Erase 1 image? • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k button. B The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Current image: Only the current image is deleted.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display K. • To cancel the selection, press I to remove K. • Rotate the zoom control (A25) toward g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f(h) to display thumbnails.
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A49 • Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button - Shooting menu ➝ A61 - Setup menu ➝ A96 Shooting Features Basic shooting operations can be performed. In addition, the options of shooting menu (A62) can be adjusted according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
A (Auto) Mode 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 (E97). 1 Press the k button on the screen displayed after taking a picture in A (auto) mode. • When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about 5 seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. x (Scene auto selector) (A34) X (Night landscape) (A35) S (Night portrait) (A36) W (Backlighting) (A37) When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. Rotate the mode dial to X, S or W and take pictures.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A49 • Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button - Image mode ➝ A62 - Setup menu ➝ A96 Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated due to slow shutter speed. • Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A96) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) X Night landscape • Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night landscape. • Y Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) S Night portrait Shooting Features 36 • Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night portrait. • Y Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand. - For a scene with a dark background, when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously. The camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) W Backlighting • Press the d button to select On or Off for HDR (high dynamic range) composition on the screen displayed after Backlighting is selected. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow. • On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. B Notes on HDR Shooting Features • Use of a tripod is recommended.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M b Portrait • • • • The camera detects and focuses on a face (A67). The skin softening feature makes the subject’s skin appear softer (A46). If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The digital zoom is not available. y M c Landscape • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M Z Beach • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. y M z Snow • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. y M h Sunset O • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. y M i Dusk/dawn O • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M u Food • The macro mode (A54) will be set to on, and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. • You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s 29m 0s memory even after the camera is turned off. 970 • You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M n Black and white copy • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • When shooting nearby object, shoot with macro mode (A54). y M p Easy panorama B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings. Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the printer. For more information, see your printer’s manual or contact a digital photo lab.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M O Pet portrait • When the camera is pointed at a dog or cat, it detects and focuses on its face. In the default setting, the shutter is automatically released when the camera has focused on the pet (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen that appears when O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: One picture is captured at a time. - Continuous: The camera automatically captures 3 pictures continuously at a rate of about 1.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M s 3D photography • The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. • After pressing the shutter-release button to shoot the first frame, move the camera horizontally to the right until the guide on the screen overlaps the subject. The camera automatically captures the second image when it detects that the subject is aligned with the guide.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) C Viewing 3D Photography • 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor screen. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D images can be played back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D-compatible TV or monitor using a 3D-compatible HDMI cable (A77). • When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set the following for the TV settings in the setup menu (A96).
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutterrelease button (smile timer). The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer. 1 Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile. 2 Shooting Features • When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face.
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A49 • Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button - Smart portrait menu ➝ A63 - Setup menu ➝ A96 Using Skin Softening Shooting Features 46 In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to 3 human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) You can select one of the special effects to shoot pictures. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu. Image mode Special effects Special effects Soft Nostalgic sepia High-contrast monochrome Low key Selective color • The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame. C More Information Shooting Features High key See “Basic Menu Operations“ (A6) for more information.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option Description Shooting Features Soft Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image. Nostalgic sepia Add a sepia tone and reduce the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph. High-contrast monochrome Change the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast. High key Give the overall image a bright tone. Low key Give the overall image a dark tone.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D) or K (o) while shooting to operate the following functions. n Self-timer (A53) m Flash mode (A50) Auto Self-timer o Creative slider (A55)/ Exposure compensation (A58) D Macro mode (A54) Macro mode Brightness (Exp. +/-) + 0.3 - 2.0 Shooting Features + 2.0 Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k button. Shooting Features • See “Available Flash Modes” (A51) for more information. • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Raising the Flash Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. Shooting Features When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically pop up if the conditions required for flash photography are met. • Auto flash (U auto, V auto with redeye reduction, or Y slow sync): If the lighting is dim, the flash automatically pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 19 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A49) and “List of the Default Settings” (A59) for more information. • Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 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 (A96) 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.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press I (p macro mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button. Macro mode Shooting Features • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pictures. Operating the Creative Slider 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select o, G or F. Brightness (Exp. +/-) + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 3 Shooting Features - o: Brightness (Exp.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 4 When adjustment is complete, press J or K to select y and press the k button. End • If the k button (except when P is selected) or the shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the selected amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied, the camera returns to the shooting screen. • If brightness is adjusted, H and the compensation value are displayed. • If vividness is adjusted, a is displayed. • If hue is adjusted, b is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjust the overall brightness of the image. Setting “+“ side “-“ side “0.0“ Explanation Make the subject brighter than the exposure set by the camera. Make the subject darker than the exposure set by the camera. Cancel the exposure compensation. Slider Brightness (Exp. +/-) + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When the shooting mode is set to scene mode, smart portrait mode or special effects mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 1 Press K (o exposure compensation) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. Exposure compensation guide Exposure compensation Setting “+“ side Shooting Features “-“ side “0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. Shooting mode Flash mode (A50) Macro mode (A54) Self-timer (A53) Creative slider (A55) Exposure compensation (A57,58) A (Auto) mode (A31) U OFF OFF OFF 0.0 F (Smart portrait) (A45) U1 OFF2 OFF3 - 0.0 u (Special effects) (A47) W OFF OFF - 0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default settings in scene mode are described below. Flash mode (A50) Shooting Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 60 Self-timer (A53) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A58) x (A34) U1 OFF OFF2 0.0 X (A35) 2 W OFF OFF2 0.0 S (A36) V4 OFF OFF2 0.0 W (A37) X/W3 OFF OFF2 0.0 b (A38) V OFF OFF2 0.0 c (A38) W2 OFF OFF2 0.0 d (A38) W2 OFF2 OFF2 0.0 f (A38) V5 OFF OFF2 0.0 Z (A39) U OFF OFF2 0.0 z (A39) U OFF OFF2 0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button in shooting mode. Image mode White balance Metering Continuous 29m 0s ISO sensitivity 970 AF area mode Autofocus mode Available functions differ according to the shooting mode.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Description A Image mode Allow you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is r 4896×3672. E29 White balance Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu A Image mode E29 Skin softening Enable skin softening. The camera makes facial skin tones softer before saving images. The extent of effect applied can be selected. The default setting is Normal. E43 Smile timer The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. • The default setting is On (single) (i.e.
Features Not Available in Combination Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. Restricted function Option Continuous (A62) When Continuous is used for shooting, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A63) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. AF area mode (A62) When Subject tracking is used for shooting, the self-timer cannot be used. Smile timer (A63) When Smile timer is used for shooting, the self-timer cannot be used.
Features Not Available in Combination Restricted function Print date Option When Continuous H, Continuous L, Preshooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or BSS is used for shooting, the print date cannot be used. Continuous (A62) When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or Multi-shot 16 is used for shooting, Motion detection is disabled. ISO sensitivity (A62) When the ISO sensitivity is fixed to a setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.
Focusing on Subject The focus area or focus range varies depending on the shooting mode. • In A (auto) mode, focus area can be set by selecting AF area mode (A62) in the shooting menu. Using the Target Finding AF Shooting Features When AF area mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera will adjust the focus during the following operations if you press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In the following settings, 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.
Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the exposure is locked. 29m 0s 970 Frame the subject to be focused on using the camera. Shooting Features 68 1/250 Press the shutterrelease button halfway. F3.4 Confirm that the focus area lights in green. 1/250 F3.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Select an image to be enlarged in playback mode and rotate the zoom control toward g (i). g (i) 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.JPG f (h) 4/ 132 Image is displayed in fullframe playback mode. Image is zoomed in. Display position guide Function Adjusting the magnification Operation f(h)/ g(i) Moving the display position Cropping Returning to full-frame playback mode C Description The zoom increases up to 10×.
Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display) Rotate the zoom control toward f (h) in playback mode. This function will display several images at the same time, making it easy to find the desired image. f (h) 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Playback mode can be changed according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes Mode A Description c Play All images are played back without selecting types of images. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. 28 h Favorite pictures Play back only the images added to an album. Before switching to this mode, images must be added to the album (A74, E5).
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback 4 5 Press H or I to select a mode and then press the k button. Play • If you select Play, the playback screen is displayed. • If you select other than Play, go to step 5. Auto sort List by date Select an album, category, or shooting date and then press the k button. • h See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for more information. • F See “Auto Sort Mode” (E8) for more information. • C See “List by Date Mode” (E10) for more information.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to set the playback menu (A6). Quick retouch 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.JPG D-Lighting Glamour retouch Print order Slide show 4 132 Protect Rotate image Available functions differ according to the playback mode.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Available Playback Menus Option Playback Features 74 Description A Quick retouch1, 2 Create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. E16 D-Lighting1, 2 Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. E16 Glamour retouch1, 2 Make facial skin tones softer and make faces look smaller with larger eyes.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) 1 2 3 4 This function is used to edit the currently selected image and save it as a separate file from the original file. Note, however, that pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography cannot be edited. Note also that there is a restriction on retouching edited images (E14). This function cannot be used for pictures in the sequence when only the key picture is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Using the Screen for Selecting Images The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected.
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.
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™ Playback Features Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.
Using ViewNX 2 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. 3 Start the installer.
Using ViewNX 2 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.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 S9500 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Viewing Images Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. 1 Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen. • The movie options icon indicates the type of movie recorded (A86). • When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) is narrower than that of still pictures.
Recording Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode (A86) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when b (e movierecord) button is pressed to start movie recording. - B Full-time AF: The focus is adjusted repeatedly even during movie recording. • Autofocus may not perform as expected (A68).
Recording Movies B Notes on Using Zoom During Movie Recording • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • When the digital zoom is used, the image quality will deteriorate. • If you start recording a movie without using digital zoom, and you keep rotating the zoom control toward g(i), the zoom stops at the maximum optical zoom ratio. Remove your finger from the zoom control and then rotate it again toward g(i) to activate digital zoom.
Recording Movies C Functions Available in Movie Recording • The exposure compensation and White balance settings in shooting menu (A61) are also applied with movie recording. • When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording. • The self-timer (A53) can be used. If the self-timer is set and the b (e movie-record) button is pressed, the camera starts movie recording after 10 or 2 seconds. • The flash does not fire.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu) Display the shooting screen M d button (A6) M e menu icon (A7) Press the d button on the shooting screen to display the menu screen and then select the D menu icon to set the following options on the movie menu. Movie options Open with HS footage Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Available Movie Menu Description A Movie options Select the type of movie to be recorded.
Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.MOV • Use the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon (A86). 22m16s 2 Press the k button to play back a movie. Pausing Operations Available During Movie Playback Rotate the multi selector to fast forward or rewind. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and identifies its current time and position. The position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot. Turn the GPS Functions On Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon (A7) M GPS options Set Time zone and date (A96) correctly before using the GPS function.
Starting GPS Data Recording B Notes on GPS B Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) • Before using the GPS functions, read “ Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)” (Axi). • It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced. • Positions of the GPS satellites change constantly.
Starting GPS Data Recording C GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) • GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen. GPS reception - n: Signals are being received from four or more satellites and positioning is being performed. Position information is recorded on the image. - o: Signals are being received from three satellites and positioning is being performed. Position information is recorded on the image.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Press the d button Mz (GPS options) menu icon (A7) GPS options Points of interest (POI) Create log View log Synchronize Electronic compass Available GPS Options Menu Option Description A GPS options Record GPS data: When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellites and positioning starts (A88). The default setting is Off. Update A-GPS file: A memory card is used to update the AGPS (assist GPS) file.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Option Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) 92 Description A Create log The measured position information is recorded at the interval set for Log interval until a preset time set using Start log is reached (only when Record GPS data in GPS E62 options of the GPS options menu is set to On). • To display the log data, select End log and save the log to a memory card.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only) Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. * Operations other than turning on and off the camera cannot be performed during remote control operation. View Photos You can copy the pictures saved in the camera's memory card to your smart device.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon (A7) M Wi-Fi optionsM Wi-Fi network 1 Press the multi selector to select the Wi-Fi network and press the k button. Wi-Fi options Wi-Fi network SSID Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only) Auth./encryp. Password Channel Subnet mask DHCP server IP address 2 Select On and press the k button. Wi-Fi network On Off • SSID and the password are displayed. • When Auth./encryp.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection • Turn off the camera. • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. B Notes on Wi-Fi Connection C Note on Security Settings If the camera is installed with the Wi-Fi feature without proper security settings (encryption and password), unauthorized third parties may access the network and cause harm. We strongly recommend performing the required security settings before using the Wi-Fi feature.
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon (A7) From the menu screen, select the z menu icon to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Option General Camera Setup 96 Description A Welcome screen Set whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when power is turned on. The welcome screen image can be selected.
The Setup Menu A Vibration reduction E73 Motion detection When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto. The r indicator lights in green when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed. • When using certain shooting modes or settings, motion is not detected. In this case the r indicator is not displayed.
The Setup Menu Option General Camera Setup 98 Description A TV settings Adjust settings for connection to television. • When the camera is connected to a television using an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal compatible with the television. • HDMI settings can be set.
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ...................................... E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E5 Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................... E8 List by Date Mode ......................................
Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama 1 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°), and press the k button. Easy panorama Normal (180°) Wide (360°) • The image sizes (W × H) when the camera is held in landscape orientation are as follows.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) 4 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. • When the camera detects the panorama direction, the shooting starts. • The guide showing the current shooting point is displayed. • When the guide showing the shooting point reaches the end, the shooting ends. Guide Example of Moving the Camera • The user, without shifting position, moves the camera, from end to end of the guide, horizontally or vertically in an arc.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (A28), display the picture recorded with Easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the displayed area automatically. • W or X is displayed for pictures recorded with Easy panorama. • The picture is scrolled in the direction of the panorama shooting.
Playback 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. • It is easier to find the images when they are added to separate albums in accordance with events or type of subjects. • The same image can be added to multiple albums.
Favorite Pictures Mode Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button M N menu icon (A71) M L Favorite pictures Favorite pictures Use the multi selector to select an album and press the k button to play back only images added to the same album. • The following operations can be performed on the album list screen. Choose icon - l (delete) button: Delete all images in the currently selected album. - d button: Change album icon (color and design) (E7).
Favorite Pictures Mode Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button M N menu icon (A71) M L Favorite pictures M Choose the desired album M d button 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an icon color and press the k button. Choose icon Back 2 Press H, I, J or K to choose an icon and press the k button. Choose icon • The icon changes and the monitor display returns to the list of albums screen.
Auto Sort Mode Captured images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscape, and movie. Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button M N menu icon (A71) M F Auto sort Portraits Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back images in the selected category. • The following operation can be performed while the category selection screen is displayed. Other scenes - l (delete) button: Delete all images in the selected category.
Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories Option Description Z Smile Images captured in F Smart portrait mode (A45) with the smile timer setting set to On.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button M N menu icon (A71) M C List by date Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back images captured on the selected date. • The first picture taken on the selected date is displayed. • The following operations can be performed while the shooting date list screen is displayed.
Playing Images in a Sequence The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot. • Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps in Continuous (E34) in the shooting menu • Sports (A38) or Continuous in the Pet portrait (A42) scene mode In full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (A70), the first image of a sequence is used as the “key picture,” i.e.
Playing Images in a Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options (E58) is set to Key picture only in the playback menu, if the l button is pressed and the deletion method is selected, the following images are deleted. • When a sequence is displayed by its key picture only: - Current image: When the sequence is selected, all images in the sequence are deleted.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (E97). Editing function Application Quick effects (E15) Apply a variety of effects to images. Quick retouch (E16) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. D-Lighting (E16) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Still Images B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edited. - Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography - Pictures taken with cameras other than the COOLPIX S9500/S9400 • When no faces are detected in the picture, glamour retouch function cannot be applied. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S9500/S9400 is viewed on a different digital camera, it may not be possible to display the picture properly or transfer it to a computer.
Editing Still Images Quick effects: Applying effects to pictures Effects selected from the following 23 types can be applied to an image with the e mark while this image is displayed in full-frame playback mode. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2. Effect Description Painting, High key, Toy camera effect and Low key Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look for the image. Soft, Fisheye, Cross screen, and Miniature effect Processes images with a variety of effects.
Editing Still Images Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (A28) M d button (A6) M Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. Quick retouch • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To cancel, press J. • Quick retouched copies are stored as separate files and recognized by the s icon displayed in playback mode (A10).
Editing Still Images Glamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eyes Larger Select a picture (A28) M d button (A6) M Glamour retouch 1 If an image contains more than one face detected by the camera, select the face to be edited by pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K and press the k button. • To cancel, press the d button. • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. • You can edit only one face.
Editing Still Images 4 Choose Yes and press the k button. • Copies created with the glamour retouch function are stored as separate files and recognized by the u icon displayed in playback mode (A10). Save OK? Yes No B Notes on Glamour Retouch • Depending on conditions such as the direction the subject is facing or the brightness of the face, the face may not be detected properly, or the desired effect may not be achieved.
Editing Still Images Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor screen when u is displayed with playback zoom (A69) enabled. 1 2 Enlarge the picture for cropping (A69). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible on the monitor. 3 Press the d button.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When connecting using the included audio/video cable • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the red and white plugs to the audio-in jacks.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV. • While the camera is connected to the TV, the monitor remains off. B Note on Connecting an HDMI Cable An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a TV.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F23) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E22), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, and press the k button. Print selection 15/05/2013 No. 31 [ 32] • Rotate the zoom control toward f (h) to display 6 thumbnails, or toward g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback mode. 2 Set the number of copies and paper size.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E22), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 2 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. • Choose Paper size and press the k button to set the paper size (E26). To prioritize the printer settings, select Default.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. Print all images 18 prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order was created in Print order option (E51) can be printed.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 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 current printer are displayed.
Movies Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except for movies recorded with p iFrame 540/30p). 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A87). 2 Use the multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control, and press the k button. • The movie editing screen is displayed.
Editing Movies B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is B, movie editing is not possible. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie. To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Because the edited movies are extracted in one-second units, they may vary slightly from the set start point and end point.
Menu The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Display the shooting screen M d button M A menu icon (A6) M Image mode Select the combination of image size and image quality (compression ratio) that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size with which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the image quality that is achieved, but the number of images that can be saved (E30) is reduced.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Number of Exposures Remaining 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, there is a significant difference in the number of images that can be actually saved depending on the composition of the image, even when the memory cards have the same capacity and the image mode is the same.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M 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.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Metering Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure. Option G Matrix (default setting) q Center-weighted B Description The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Continuous Shooting Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option U Single (default setting) k Continuous H m Continuous L Reference Section q Pre-shooting cache n Continuous H: 120 fps j Continuous H: 60 fps D E34 BSS (Best Shot Selector) Description One picture is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Option W Multi-shot 16 Description Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots 16 pictures at a rate of about 30 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture. • The image mode is fixed at L (2560 × 1920 pixels). • The digital zoom is not available. The icon for the current setting other than Single is displayed on the monitor (A8).
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) 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 5 images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache. The current pre-shooting cache setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A8).
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ISO Sensitivity Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed for taking pictures. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot. 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.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) AF Area Mode Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M AF area mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Option Description Reference Section a Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A67)for more information). If the camera detects multiple 29m 0s faces, the camera focuses on the 970 face closest to the camera.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Option y Center Description The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The focus area is always displayed at the center of the frame. 29m 0s 970 Focus area s Subject tracking Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (E40). End When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using the Target Finding AF” (A66) for more information.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Using Subject Tracking Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. 1 Rotate the multi selector to select s Subject tracking, and press the k button. • Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, or menu settings before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled.
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Quick Effects Display the shooting screen in A (Auto) mode (A31) M d button M A menu icon (A6) M Quick effects Enable or disable the quick effects function. Option Description p When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images On immediately after releasing the shutter. (default setting) • See “Using Quick Effects” (A32) for more information. k Off B Disables the quick effects function (during shooting).
The Smart Portrait Menu Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E29) for more information on Image mode. Skin Softening Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (A45) M d button M F menu icon (A6) M Skin softening Enable skin softening. S R Q k Option Description High When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or Normal (default setting) more human faces (up to 3), and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.
The Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (A45) M d button M F menu icon (A6) M 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 proof. Flash cannot be used when On is selected.
Movie Menu Movie Options Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) menu icon (A6) M Movie options You can select the type of movie to record. The camera can record normal speed movies, and HS (high speed) movies (E46), which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bitrate, the higher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger.
Movie Menu HS Movie When recorded movies are played back, the camera plays back the movies in slow motion or fast motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E47) for more information. Image size (pixels) Aspect ratio (horizontal : vertical) Description k HS 240/8× 320 × 240 4:3 Movies are recorded at 8× speed faster than normal speed and played back at 1/8-speed slow motion. • Max.
Movie Menu Maximum Movie Length The following table lists the approximate maximum movie length that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the maximum movie length and file size that can be actually saved can be different depending on the image composition and subject motion even when the memory cards have the same capacity and movie options setting are the same. Also, the maximum movie length that can be saved may differ depending on the make of the memory card.
Movie Menu • Movie recording starts at normal speed when Open with HS footage in the movie menu is set to Off. Press the k button at the point where the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback in order to switch to HS movie recording. 7m25s • When an HS movie reaches the maximum length for HS movies (E46), or when the k button is pressed, the camera switches to normal speed movie recording.
Movie Menu Open with HS Footage Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) menu icon (A6) M Open with HS footage Select whether or not to record slow motion or fast motion movies from the start of the recording when HS movies are recorded. Option Description On (default setting) HS movies are recorded when recording begins. Off Normal speed movies are recorded when recording begins.
Movie Menu Wind Noise Reduction Display the shooting screen M d button M D (Movie) menu icon (A6) M Wind noise reduction Option Description Record movies with the reduced wind noise from the microphone. This setting is suitable for recording in strong winds. During playback, not only wind noise, but other sounds may also become difficult to hear. Y On k Off Wind noise is not reduced. (default setting) When On is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor (A8).
The Playback Menu For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, DLighting, Glamour retouch and Small picture), see “Editing Still Images“ (E13). Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A6) M Print order If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card.
The Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information. Print order Done • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting Date Info information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order.
The Playback Menu B Notes on Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to add the print order setting to the existing print order. • Select No to remove the existing print order and restrict the print order setting.
The Playback Menu Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A6) M Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 2 Use the multi selector to choose Start, and press the k button. Slide show • To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, and press the k button, and then select the desired interval time before choosing Start.
The Playback Menu Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A6) M Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” (A76) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card (E78) permanently erases the protected files. Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon in playback mode (A10).
The Playback Menu Voice Memo Press the c button (Playback mode) M Select a picture M d button (A6) M Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • The recording screen is displayed for a picture without voice memo, while the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a picture with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voice Memos • Voice memo can be recorded for up to about 20 seconds while the k button is pressed.
The Playback Menu Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A6) M Copy Copy pictures or movies between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 2 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen, and press the k button. Copy • Camera to card: Copy pictures from the internal memory to the memory card. • Card to camera: Copy pictures from the memory card to the internal memory.
The Playback Menu C Message: “Memory contains no images.” If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected, the message, Memory contains no images., is displayed. Press the d button and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card. C More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E97) for more information.
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) GPS Options Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon (A6) M GPS options Option Description Record GPS data When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellites, and positioning starts (A88). • The default setting is Off. Update A-GPS file A memory card is used to update the A-GPS (assist GPS) file. Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the time needed for tracking of the position information.
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Updating the A-GPS File Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps/index.html • The A-GPS file for the COOLPIX S9500 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to Off. When On is selected, the A-GPS file cannot be updated. 1 2 Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website.
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon (A6) M Points of interest (POI) This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information). Option Description Display POI When set to On, the location name information is displayed on the shooting screen or playback screen (A8, 10).
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information) Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon (A6) M Create log When log recording starts, the measured position information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval. • The recorded log data cannot be used as is. To use the data, select End log and save it to a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select Start log, and press the k button.
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends. • Log recording ends due to the operations below even when there is time remaining for log recording. - The USB cable is connected. - Record GPS data in GPS options is set to Off (same as when Reset all is performed).
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) View Log Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon (A6) M View log Check or erase the log data stored on the memory card using Create log (E62). • See "GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards" (E98) for more information. View log 2013/05/26 [2] 2013/05/26 [1] 2013/05/20 2013/05/18 2013/05/15 To Erase Log Data Press the l button to select either function. • Selected log: The selected log data is erased. • All logs: All log data stored on the memory card is erased.
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Electronic Compass Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon (A6) M Electronic compass Option Compass display Description When set to On, a compass is displayed on the shooting screen. • The default setting is Off. • The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on measured direction information. • When the monitor faces upward, the compass indicator switches to a circle compass with a red arrow that points north.
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) B Notes on Using the Electronic Compass • The electronic compass is not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards. • Do not use the electronic compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized applications. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only. • Direction may not be measured correctly near the following objects: magnets, metals, electrical motors, electrical home appliances or electrical power cables.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Welcome screen Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Option None (default setting) COOLPIX Select an image Description Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. Display the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or playback screen. Select a picture taken to display as the welcome screen.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Time zone and date Option Date and time Date format Time zone Reference Section E68 Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time. D M Y • Choose an item: Press K or J 15 05 2013 (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ 10 15 hour ➝ minute). • Set the contents: Press H or I.
The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone, and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2013 15:30 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the monitor change according to the region currently selected. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination Tokyo, Seoul 15/05/2013 23:30 3 Press K.
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Monitor settings Option Description Photo info Select information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback modes. Image review On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen. Off: Picture is not displayed immediately after shooting. Brightness Choose from 5 settings to select the monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
The Setup Menu For Shooting For Playback 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.JPG Framing grid+auto info 29m 0s 4 132 970 In addition to information shown with The same information as in Auto info Auto info, a framing grid is displayed is displayed. to help frame pictures. It is not displayed while recording movies. 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.JPG Movie frame+auto info 29m 0s 970 4 132 In addition to information shown with The same information as in Auto info Auto info, the movie frame is is displayed.
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date (E52). 15/05/2013 Option Description fDate The date is imprinted on pictures. SDate and time The date and time are imprinted on pictures. k Off (default setting) The date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still pictures or movies. Correct blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option U Description If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Option Description Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum telephoto position.
The Setup Menu Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Digital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. Option Z B Description On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control toward g (i) triggers the digital zoom (A25). Crop Limit zoom magnification up to the V mark position of the zoom indicator. Also limit digital zoom to a range in which the image quality of the pictures to be shot does not deteriorate.
The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off. • Setting beep (beep sounds once when the settings are completed) • Focus beep (beep sounds twice when the camera focuses on the subject) • Error beep (beep sounds three times when an error is detected) • Start-up sounds to be emitted when the camera is turned on.
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures 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 on the setup menu.
The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Video mode Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV. HDMI Select a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p or 1080i. When Auto is set, the output resolution that is best suited to the connected TV is selected automatically from 480p, 720p or 1080i.
The Setup Menu Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) 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 (A77). 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.
The Setup Menu C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. 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).
The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A67) in the following shooting modes.
The Setup Menu Wi-Fi Options (COOLPIX S9500 only) Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Wi-Fi options Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description SSID Change the SSID. The SSID configured here is displayed on the smart device. Set a 1- to 24-character alphanumeric SSID. Auth./encryp. Select whether or not to encrypt the communications between the camera and the connected smart device.
The Setup Menu Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID and Password • Press the H, I, J or K to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text filed, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description b Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected (default setting) destination when an Eye-Fi card is in the camera. c Disable B Images will not be uploaded. Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images may not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera in a place where the use of radio waves is prohibited.
The Setup Menu Filmstrip Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (A28). Option Description On Image thumbnails are displayed at the bottom of the monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in full-frame playback 4 132 mode. You can view thumbnails of previous and subsequent images, and select an image.
The Setup Menu Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A50) Auto Self-timer (A53) OFF Macro mode (A54) OFF Creative slider adjustment (A55) Center Exposure compensation (A58) 0.
The Setup Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Skin softening (E43) Normal Smile timer (E43) On (single) Blink proof (E44) Off Special Effects Menu Option Special effects (A47) Default value Soft Shooting Menu Option Default value Image mode (E29) r 4896×3672 White balance (E31) Auto Metering (E33) Matrix Continuous (E34) Single ISO sensitivity (E37) Auto AF area mode (E38) Target finding AF Autofocus mode (E41) Single AF Quick effects (E42) On Movie Menu Option Defaul
The Setup Menu GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Option Default value Record GPS data (E59) Off Embed POI (E61) Off Display POI (E61) Off Level of detail (E61) Level 6 (detailed) Log recording duration (E62) Log data for next 24 hrs Compass display (E65) Off Setup Menu Option Default value None Photo info (E70) Auto info Image review (E70) On Brightness (E70) 3 Print date (E72) Off Vibration reduction (E73) On Motion detection (E74) Auto AF assist (E75) Auto Digital zoom (
The Setup Menu Option Default value Channel (E83) (COOLPIX S9500 only) 6 Subnet mask (E83) (COOLPIX S9500 only) 255.255.255.0 DHCP server IP address (E83) (COOLPIX S9500 only) 192.168.0.10 Eye-Fi upload (E85) Enable Filmstrip (E86) Off Others Option Default value Paper size (E23, E24) Default Frame intvl for Slide show (E54) 3s Sequence display options (E58) Key picture only • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E97) in the memory.
Additional Information Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Cause/Solution O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E68 Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 12, 14 Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Card is not formatted. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted. Format card? If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, 16 Yes and backup the data to a computer before formatting the No memory card. To format the memory card, select Yes and press the k button. Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image mode.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution When taking 3D images, the second shot could not be successfully taken after the first shot. • Try shooting again. After taking the first shot, move the 43 Failed to take second camera horizontally and frame the subject so that it is aligned shot with the guide. • In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject – moves or the subject is dark or low in contrast, the second shot may not be taken. Failed to save 3D image Failed to save the 3D images.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Mode dial is not in the proper position. Mode dial is between two modes. Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 22 Lens error Lens error occurred. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 19 Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn off camera and reconnect the USB cable.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution (COOLPIX S9500 only) The storage media of the smart device or memory card of the The memory card has camera has been removed while the camera and smart device been removed. Wi-Fi 94 are connected wirelessly. The wireless connection is terminated. is now disabled. Insert the storage media or memory card and perform reconnection. No access (COOLPIX S9500 only) Unable to receive communication signals from the smart device.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check printer status. Printer error Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. File name : DSCN0001.JPG (1) (2) (3) Not displayed on camera monitor. DSCN Original still pictures, movies SSCN Small copies RSCN Cropped copies Pictures created with picture editing other than crop FSCN and small picture*, movies created with movie editing Assigned automatically in ascending order, starting from “0001” to “9999.
File and Folder Names B Notes • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card (E57), the file naming conventions are as follows: - Selected images: Files copied using selected images are copied to the current folder (or to the folder used for subsequent pictures), where they are assigned file numbers in ascending order following the largest file number in memory. - All images: Files copied using all images, along with their folder, are copied together.
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Properly align the power connector cord in the power connector groove, and then insert the AC adapter. Before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover, properly align the power connector cord in the battery chamber groove.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ..................................................F2 The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2 The Battery......................................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter..................................................................................................F4 The Memory Cards ..........
Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to viii) thoroughly before using the products. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Caring for the Products B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Caring for the Products • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations. • Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used. When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use.
Caring for the Products The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A17). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • When a memory card that has been used in another device is used for the first time, be sure to format it with this camera.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning 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, oily substances, or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, carefully wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens 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. 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 The camera is on but does not respond. The battery inserted in the Confirm all connections. camera cannot be charged.
Troubleshooting Problem The monitor is blank. Monitor screen is hard to see. A Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button or b (e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable or HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Monitor is turned off, and the poweron lamp flashes quickly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp flashes for 3 19 minutes, the camera turns off automatically, but you can also press the power switch to turn it off manually. Camera temperature rises.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are blurred. Bright specks appear in pictures shot using flash. Cause/Solution • • • • A Use flash. Use vibration reduction or motion detection. Use D (Best Shot Selector). Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self-timer for better results). • Specify a higher ISO sensitivity setting and resume shooting. 50 97, 97 62 53 Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash to W (off ). 51 62, E37 • Flash is set to W (off ). Flash does not fire.
Troubleshooting Problem The image taken becomes grainy. Pictures are too dark. Pictures are too bright. Cause/Solution A As the subject is dark, shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. • Use flash. 50 • Specify a lower ISO sensitivity setting. 62, E37 • • • • • • Flash is set to W (off ). Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Raise the ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small picture, or – cropped copies of size 320 × 240 pixels or smaller. Cannot zoom in on • Playback zoom may not be available for pictures taken with – picture. cameras other than the COOLPIX S9500/S9400. • 3D images cannot be enlarged when the camera is connected 43 via HDMI and they are played back in 3D. Cannot record or play back voice memo. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.
Troubleshooting Problem Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. Cause/Solution • • • • • Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Confirm that the operating system used is compatible with the camera. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
Troubleshooting Problem The desired landmark name may not be registered or an incorrect landmark name may be displayed. Unable to update the A-GPS file. • Check the following items. - Whether the memory card is inserted - Whether the A-GPS file is stored on the memory card - Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory card is more recent than the A-GPS file saved in the camera - Whether the A-GPS file is still valid • The A-GPS file may be corrupted. Download the file from the website once more.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500) The location name data that are stored in COOLPIX S9500 (“Data”) is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon Corporation (“Nikon”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other hand. Terms and Conditions F15 Technical Notes and Index Personal Use Only.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500) Technical Notes and Index LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain liability exclusions or damages limitations, so to that extent the above may not apply to you. Export Control.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500) Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location name data for Japan © 2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. “ZENRIN” is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. • Location name data except for Japan © 1993-2012 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved. NAVTEQ Maps is a trademark of NAVTEQ.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500) Technical Notes and Index Canada This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty, © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post, GeoBase , © Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved. Mexico Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.) United States © United States Postal Service 2012.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom magnification Vibration reduction Motion blur reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Monitor Media File system File formats 18.1 million 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 18.91 million total pixels NIKKOR lens with 22× optical zoom (COOLPIX S9500)/ 18× optical zoom (COOLPIX S9400) COOLPIX S9500: 4.5-99.
Specifications Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering mode Exposure control Shutter Speed Technical Notes and Index Aperture Range Self-timer Flash Range (approx.
Specifications Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) (COOLPIX S9500 only) Standards Communications protocols Range (line of sight) Operating frequency Data rates (actual measured values) Security Access protocols Electronic compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) GPS (COOLPIX S9500 only) Supported languages Power sources Charging time Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Approx. 230 shots when using EN-EL12 Approx. 50 min when using EN-EL12 1/4 (ISO 1222) Approx. 110.1 × 60.3 × 30.7 mm (4.4 × 2.4 × 1.3 in.
Specifications • 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) standards. 1 2 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries.
Specifications 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 pictures to be printed at a digital photo lab or with a household printer from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Specifications AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial 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.
Specifications Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Index Symbols Technical Notes and Index R 43 o Adjusting Brightness 58 k Apply selection button 4 A Auto mode 31 F Auto sort mode 71, E8 W Backlighting 37 l Delete button 29, 87, E12, E56 o Exposure compensation 49 h Favorite pictures mode 71, E5 m Flash mode 49, 50 C List by Date Mode 71, E10 p Macro mode 49, 54 d Menu button 6, 61, 73, 86, 91, 96 X Night landscape 35 S Night portrait 36 c Playback button 4, 28 i Playback zoom 69 x Scene auto selector 34 y Scene mode 33 n Self-timer 49, 53 F Smart portra
Index Creative slider 55 Crop E19, E27 D Date and time 20, E68 Daylight saving time 20, E69 Delete 29, 87, E12, E56 Digital zoom 25, 97, E76 Direct Print 77, E22 D-Lighting 74, E16 DPOF printing E25 DSCN E97 Dusk/dawn i 39 E Easy panorama p 41, E2 Editing movies E27 Editing pictures E13 Electronic compass 92, E65 Exposure compensation 49, 57 Extension E97 Eye-Fi upload 98, E85 F G Glamour retouch 74, E17 GPS 88 GPS options 91, E59 GPS options menu 91, E59 H HDMI 77, 98, E20, E79 HDMI 3D output 98, E79
Index Mode dial 22, 33 Monitor 8, 10, F6 Monitor brightness 96, E70 Monitor settings 96, E70 Motion detection 97, E74 Movie length 82, E47 Movie mode 82 Movie options 86, E45 Movie playback 87 Movie recording 82 Multi selector 3, 4, 49 Multi-shot 16 62, E35 Museum l 40 N Night landscape 35 Night portrait 36 Number of exposures remaining 18, E30 O Off 51 Open with HS footage 86, E49 Optical zoom 25 Optional accessories E99 P Technical Notes and Index Paper size E26 Party/indoor f 38 Pet portrait auto re
Index Special effects mode 47 Sports d 38 SSCN E97 Subject tracking 62, E39, E40 Sunset h 39 Switching between menu icons 7 Synchronize 92, E64 T Target finding AF 62, 66, E39 Tele 25 Thumbnail playback 70 Time difference E69 Time zone 20, E69 Time zone and date 20, 96, E68 Tripod socket 2 TV settings 98, E79 U USB cable 77, 80, E22 USB/Audio video connector 77, 80, E20, E22 Using the screen for selecting images 76 V Vibration reduction 97, E73 Video mode 98, E79 View log 92, E64 ViewNX 2 78 Vividness 55
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