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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6200 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A vi) 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. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.
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For Your Safety • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • • • • • • 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.
For Your Safety Introduction Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. 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.
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Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii About This Manual......
Table of Contents Introduction Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 39 Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 39 Characteristics of Each Scene...................................................................................................................... 40 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .....
Table of Contents Reference Section ....................................................................................................................... E1 Introduction Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E2 Favorite Pictures Mode ................................................................................................................ E4 Adding Images to Albums.....................................
Table of Contents Introduction The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E52 Movie Options ............................................................................................................................................. E52 Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E53 Wind Noise Reduction..
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera ................................................2 The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................4 Controls Used in Playback Mode .............................................................5 The Monitor..............................................................................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 11 10 9 7 8 Lens cover closed 2 1 Shutter-release button....................4, 5, 28 5 Microphone (stereo)...........................73, 82 6 Flash......................................................................56 7 Lens 2 Zoom control........................................4, 5, 27 f : wide...................................................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 17 3 4 16 5 9 10 15 14 13 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 6 7 8 12 11 1 Charge lamp....................................17, E69 Flash lamp......................................................... 56 10 2 b (e movie-record) button.....4, 5, 82 11 Battery latch .....................................................14 3 A (shooting mode) button ..................................................................4, 5, 8, 24 12 Battery chamber.....................
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Main Function Shooting mode button Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen). 24 Zoom control Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom in and make the subject larger, and rotate to f (h) to zoom out and view a wider area. 27 Rotary multi selector See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for more information. 9, 10 d button Displays and hides the menu.
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Playback button Rotary multi selector Apply selection button d button A • Changes the playback mode (displays 72 the playback-mode selection screen). • When the camera is off, press and hold 21, this button to turn the camera on and to 30 change to playback mode. • When rotated to g (i): Magnifies the image. • When rotated to f (h): Displays thumbnails or the calendar. • Adjusts the volume when playing back voice memos and movies.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Monitor settings (A 88) ➝ Photo info is set to Auto info).
Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 2 3 7 15/11/2011 12:00 9999. JPG 23 8 22 21 20 19 18 9 10 17 999/ 999 13 16 15 14 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 11 1m 0s 1m 0s 12 b 1 Date of recording .........................................22 13 Internal memory indicator......................30 2 Time of recording.........................................22 3 Voice memo indicator...............73, E49 4 Album icon in favorite pictures mode ...................................................................
Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. To switch to playback mode, press the c (playback) button. To switch to shooting mode, press the A (shooting mode) button.
Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Rotate the rotary multi selector, press its upper (H), lower (I), left (J), or right side (K), or press the k button. • The rotary multi selector is sometimes referred to as “the multi selector” in this manual. In Shooting Mode Rotate to select an item.* Displays the m (flash mode) menu (A 56). Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Displays the o (exposure compensation) guide (A 60). Displays the n (selftimer) menu (A 58).
Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Autofocus mode Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduc tion Motion detec tion AF assist The selected menu is displayed.
Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 12
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................20 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use After Purchase).....22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................24 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included EN-EL12 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch 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 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 slide the orange battery latch up in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. 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 Basics of Shooting and Playback * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery The Charge Lamp Status Description Blinks slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off. Flickers (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 USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are 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 • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at an angle. 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 after purchase, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A 22). • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 29m 0s 760 Number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator Display Description b The battery level is high.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • To turn on the camera and switch to playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The lens will not extend.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired language and press the k button. Language Multi selector The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k button. • To cancel without changing the setting, select No.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode. Auto mode • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Select A Auto mode. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 24 Multi selector 3 Press the k button. • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the A icon is displayed.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode A 36 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 37) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. x Scene mode A 39 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 • When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default setting). 29m 0s • Up to 12 faces can be detected.
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. • To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control to g (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom control to f (wide-angle). When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. • A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot B Notes About Saving Images • While images are being saved, the Number of Exposures Remaining (A 20) will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Removing the battery or memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. • It may take some time for the image to be saved depending on the current settings or the shooting conditions (F11).
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 full-frame. 2 c (playback) button Use the multi selector to select an image to display. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Display the previous image: H or J • Display the subsequent image: I or K • You can also scroll through images by rotating the multi selector. Display the previous image Display the next image 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.
Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i). Playback Zoom 15/11/2011 15:30 0004. JPG g (i) 4/ 4 f (h) Image is displayed full-frame. Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i). Images can be zoomed up to 10×.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A 33) for more information. • All images: All images are 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 y. • To undo the selection, press I to remove y. • Rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails. 2 Erase selec ted images Back ON/OFF Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection.
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Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want capture.
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 37) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A 24-25) • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and then selecting AF area mode (A 37). The default setting is Face priority.
A (Auto) Mode Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed. Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab (A 10) Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Option Description A White balance Allows you to adjust the color tones of the image to match what you see with your eye.
A (Auto) Mode Option Autofocus mode Description When Single AF is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Fulltime AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. Shooting Features C 38 Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 65).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M select a scene (A 24-25) * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. The default setting is x (scene auto selector).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Characteristics of Each Scene x Scene auto selector The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes • When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) d Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture images continuously. Up to six images are captured continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps (when image mode is set to P).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Z Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. h Sunset O Shooting Features Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) k Close-up Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area). To move the AF area, press the k button, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (best shot selector).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) p Panorama assist Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image (E2). • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in when capturing images, and press the k button. • After shooting the first image, confirm on the screen how the captured image will be connected to the next image, and shoot the next image.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) O Pet portrait Shooting Features 46 Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, the camera focuses on that face. Once the camera has focused, by default it automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after the O Pet portrait scene mode is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Images are captured one at a time.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M select an effect (A 24-25) * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. The default setting is D (soft). The following six effects are available. Selec tive color Category Description Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A 55): Flash mode (A 56), self-timer (A 58), macro mode (A 59), and exposure compensation (A 60) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (A 63).
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode (A 24-25) 1 Without pressing the shutter-release button, frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile.
Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A 55): Flash mode (A 56), self-timer (A 58), and exposure compensation (A 60) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Options available in the smart portrait menu. C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 65).
Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Use this mode to focus on a subject that is moving when taking pictures. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M s Subject tracking mode (A 24-25) When you register a subject, subject tracking begins and the focus area automatically follows the subject. 1 Register a subject.
Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) B Notes About Subject Tracking Mode • Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to registering the subject. • Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions. • Digital zoom cannot be used.
Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu When using s subject tracking mode, the following settings can be changed. Select subject tracking mode M d button M s tab (A 10) Subject tracking Image mode Autofocus mode Face priority tracking Option Description A 63 Autofocus mode Set Autofocus mode (A 38) used for subject tracking mode.
Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) B Notes About Face Priority Tracking • Only one subject can be tracked. If the camera detects multiple faces at the same time, the face closest to the center of the frame is tracked. • When the frame includes more than one face, the face detected by the camera and registered as the subject to be tracked depends upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the following features.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). 2 Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k button. Shooting Features • See “Available Flash Modes” (A 57) for more information. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash will not fire. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 10 cm (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 the multi selector I (p macro mode). 2 Use the multi selector to select ON and press the k button. Macro mode 3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). 2 Use the multi selector to select a compensation value. Shooting Features • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. 3 +0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. • Information about scene mode can be found on the next page. Flash (A 56) 1 2 3 Self-timer (A 58) Macro (A 59) Exposure compensation (A 60) A (auto) U Off Off 0.0 Special effects W Off Off 0.0 Smart portrait U1 Off2 Off3 0.0 Subject tracking U Off3 Off3 0.0 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default settings for scene mode are described below. Flash (A 56) Shooting Features 1 2 3 4 5 Macro (A 59) Exposure compensation (A 60) x (A 40) U1 Off Off2 0.0 b (A 40) V Off Off2 0.0 c (A 40) W2 Off Off2 0.0 d (A 41) W2 Off2 Off2 0.0 e (A 41) V3 Off Off2 0.0 f (A 41) V4 Off Off2 0.0 Z (A 42) U Off Off2 0.0 z (A 42) U Off Off2 0.0 h (A 42) W2 Off Off2 0.0 i (A 42) W2 Off Off2 0.
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image. In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of the memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Option Descriptions When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A 50) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer Smile timer (A 50) When Smile timer is used for shooting, the self-timer cannot be used.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Shutter sound Option Continuous (A 37) Descriptions When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the shutter sound is not heard. Shooting Features B 66 Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E63). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, 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.
Using Face Detection B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection • During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except when viewing an image captured in a series).
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released when using one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (A 40), Portrait (A 40), or Night portrait (A 41) scene mode is selected. • Smart portrait mode (A 49) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 73).
Focus Lock You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with AF area mode (A 37) set to Center. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame. 29m 0s 760 2 Shooting Features Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 3 1/250 F 3.2 1/250 F 3.
Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. 15/11/2011 15:30 0004. JPG Auto sor t 4/ 4 Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Filter effects 4/ 4 Playback Features Auto sort 15/11/2011 15:30 0004.
Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes c Play A 30 All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. E4 h Favorite pictures Play back images added to an album. You must add images to an album before you can select this mode (A 9).
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button (A 10) to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab, h tab, F tab, or C tab. Option 2 3 A Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. E12 I D-Lighting1 Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
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 ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
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). • The installation window is displayed. 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 supplied USB Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the “Source” panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 “Options” area (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Using ViewNX 2 Retouching Photographs Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Movie editing functions include the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Playback Features Printing Images A dialog is displayed and images can be printed using a printer connected to the computer.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 29m 0s 760 14m30s In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 10s 4s Recording and Playing Back Movies 15/11/2011 15:30 0010.
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 when recording movies as they are when taking pictures. 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie option • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A 85). * The remaining recording time shown in the illustrations in this manual is for example purposes only.
Recording Movies B Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.
Recording Movies C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie options (A 85) n HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) Internal memory (approx. 74 MB) 1 min 14 s p iFrame 540 (960×540) m VGA (640×480) Memory card (4 GB)* 1 h 20 min 21 s 20 min 2 min 38 s 2 h 55 min All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d M D tab (A 10) The following settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option Description A Movie options The following movie types are available: n HD 720p (1280×720), p iFrame 540 (960×540), and m VGA (640×480). Autofocus mode When A Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked when movie recording begins.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 85). Press the k button to play back movies. 15/11/2011 15:30 0010. MOV Movie options 10s Functions Available During Playback Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The operations described below are available.
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up 760 • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A 10) for information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E54).
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A 10) The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Option General Camera Setup 88 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduc tion Motion detec tion AF assist Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo.
The Setup Menu A Motion detection E62 AF assist When set to Auto (default setting), the AF-assist illuminator (A 2) lights when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus. • The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • Even if Auto is selected, the AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the scene mode that is selected.
The Setup Menu Option General Camera Setup 90 Description A When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power). • When charging by computer, it may take more time to Charge by computer charge the battery than when using the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by computer and transferring images to the computer, it takes more time to charge the battery.
E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ............................................................................................. E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E4 Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................... E7 List by Date Mode ...
Reference Section Using Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (E61) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode (A 39). • Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined.
Using Panorama Assist 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 2. 29m 0s End B 757 Notes About Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode settings (A 63) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Favorite Pictures Mode After shooting, you can add your favorite still images to albums; there are nine albums available. After you add images to an album, you can use favorite picture mode to view those images easily. • By creating albums for certain subjects or events, you can find your favorite images easily. • The same image can be added to multiple albums. • Up to 200 images can be added to each album.
Favorite Pictures Mode Playing Back Images in Albums If you select h Favorite pictures mode when Favorite pictures changing the playback mode (A 72), the album selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to select an album and then press the k button to play back the images that have Choose icon been added to the selected album. • The following operations are available from the album selection screen. - d button: Changes the album icon (E6). - l button: Deletes all images in the selected album.
Favorite Pictures Mode Changing the Favorites Album Icon From the album selection screen (E5), select an album and press the d button to change the album’s icon. • Select a color, press the k button, and then select Choose icon an icon and press the k button to change the icon. Back Reference Section B Notes About Album Icons • Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted in to categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. If you select F Auto sort mode when changing the playback mode (A 72), the category selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back the images in the selected category.
Auto Sort Mode B Notes About Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999 images or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new images and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. You can play back images and movies that could not be sorted to a category by using normal playback mode (A 30) or list by date mode (E9).
List by Date Mode B Notes About List by Date Mode • Up to 29 dates can be displayed. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all images saved earlier than most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others. • The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed in list by date mode. • Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2011.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the COOLPIX S6200 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E77). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (E12) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (E13) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Skin softening (E14) Make facial skin tones softer.
Editing Still Images C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing functions that can be added Quick retouch D-Lighting Filter effects The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be added. The quick retouch, D-Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be used together.
Editing Still Images k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are saved as separate files. 1 Display the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 30) or thumbnail playback mode (A 31) and press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector to select k Quick retouch and press the k button.
Editing Still Images I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. 1 Display the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 30) or thumbnail playback mode (A 31) and press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector to select I D-Lighting and press the k button.
Editing Still Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are saved as separate files. 1 Display the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 30) or thumbnail playback mode (A 31) and press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector to select e Skin softening and press the k button. • The screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed.
Editing Still Images B Notes About Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. C More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E77) for more information.
Editing Still Images p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images. The following effects are available. Copies created with the filter effects function are saved as separate files. Type Description Soft Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. In images captured with face priority (A 67) or pet detection (A 46) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
Editing Still Images 4 Adjust the effect. • Soft: Press H or I to select the range of the effect and press the k button. Soft Normal Ex tent • Selective color: The slider is displayed. Rotate the multi selector, or press H or I to select the color to be retained, and press the k button. Selec tive color Slider • Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen without applying effects. 5 Confirm the effect and press the k button.
Editing Still Images g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or for e-mail attachments. The 640×480, 320×240, and 160×120 sizes are available. Small copies are saved as separate files with a compression ratio of approximately 1:16. Reference Section 1 Display the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 30) or thumbnail playback mode (A 31) and press the d button.
Editing Still Images a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 31) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Editing Still Images C Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode. C More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E77) for more information.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies back on the TV. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When using the included audio/video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in jacks on the TV.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 3 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the TV. • While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off. B Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable Reference Section • An HDMI cable is not included.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. Reference Section 4 The camera is automatically turned on.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E69) in the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E24), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selec tion 15/11 2011 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Select Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 6 Select Start print and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 4 Select Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Reference Section Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selec tion 10 copies (up to nine) of each. • Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to 1 1 3 select images, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E41). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Select Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. • To view the current print order, select View images and press the k button. To print images, press the k button again.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 63) for information about Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M White balance Reference Section The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Continuous Change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description Reference Section U Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to six pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. 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 (for A (Auto) Mode) Color Options Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option Description n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description w Auto The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The focus area is always displayed in the center of the screen. y Center 29m 0s 760 Focus area Reference Section B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 65). • Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 29).
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Autofocus Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses when using subject tracking mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 63) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Skin softening Enable skin softening. Option Description R Normal (default setting) Q Low When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can select the amount of effect that is applied.
The Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab 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 y On Enables blink warning. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. If the camera saved an image in which the subjects eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds.
The Subject Tracking Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 63) for information about Image mode. Autofocus Mode Select subject tracking mode M d button M s tab M Autofocus mode Determines how the camera focuses when using subject tracking mode. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E10) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M a Print order When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F18) printer’s card slot.
The Playback Menu 3 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selec tion 1 1 3 • Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to select images, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by the check Back mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
The Playback Menu B Notes About 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 images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. • If you select Yes, print order settings for other images are not changed and only the current print order settings are changed.
The Playback Menu B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F18) printer that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable.
The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and press the k button. Slide show Pause • To change the interval between images, select Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k Star t button before selecting Start.
The Playback Menu d Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M d Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (E47) for more information. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E66). Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A 7).
The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E41) • Protect (E46) • Rotate image (E48) • Copy > Selected images (E51) • Welcome screen > Select an image (E54) • Delete image > Erase selected images (A 32) Protec t Back ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below to select the images. 1 Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to select an image.
The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. Select an image from the image selection screen (E47).
The Playback Menu E Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Playback menu M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. When you select an image with a voice memo attached, you can play back the voice memo. • If you select an image that has no voice memo, the voice memo recording screen is displayed; if you select an image that has a voice memo (i.e.
The Playback Menu Deleting Voice Memos Press the l button while the screen described in “Playing Voice Memos” is displayed. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted. File will be deleted. OK? Yes No Reference Section B Notes About Voice Memos • When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the image and its voice memo are deleted. • You cannot delete voice memos attached to protected images (E46).
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy • q: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • r: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option Description Reference Section n HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. • Movie bitrate: 9.1 Mbps p iFrame 540 (960×540) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. A format supported by Apple Inc.
The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z tab M Welcome screen Select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image selection screen is displayed, select an image (E47) and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute). • Edit the highlighted item: Rotate the multi selector, or press H or I. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button.
The Setup Menu 3 Press K. Time zone • The travel destination screen is displayed. London, Casablanca 15/11/2011 15:30 Home time zone Travel destination 4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the k button to apply the travel destination time zone.
The Setup Menu C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z tab M Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. See “Photo Info” (E59) for more information. Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. The default setting is On. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
The Setup Menu Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information about indicators displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011 15:30 0004. JPG Show info 29m 0s 760 4/ 4 Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above. Auto info If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the display changes to (default setting) that with Hide info.
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z tab M Print date Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images at the time of shooting. Because this feature imprints the shooting date and time permanently in images, this feature also allows you to include the shooting date and time when printing images, even if your printer does not support the printing of dates on images (E44). Option 15.11.2011 Description f Date Date is imprinted on images.
The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction d button M z tab M Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
The Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z tab M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Reference Section U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
The Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z tab M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
The Setup Menu Sound Settings d button M z tab M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
The Setup Menu Auto Off d button M z tab M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 21). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. Reference Section C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power • When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp blinks.
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important images 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 in the setup menu.
The Setup Menu Language d button M z tab M Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
The Setup Menu TV Settings d button M z tab M TV settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
The Setup Menu Charge by Computer d button M z tab 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 (A 74). 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. Charge lamp Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. Flickers (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 d button M z tab M Blink warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 67) when shooting in the following modes: • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E35) is selected for AF area mode option) • Scene auto selector (A 40), Portrait (A 40), or Night portrait (A 41) scene mode Option Description Off (default setting) Blink warning is disabled.
The Setup Menu The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Function Control Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
The Setup Menu Filmstrip d button M z tab M Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not the filmstrip is displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (A 30). Option Description On Image thumbnails are displayed in the bottom of the monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in full-frame playback mode. 10/ 10 You can view thumbnails of previous and subsequent images, and select an image.
The Setup Menu Reset All d button M z tab M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A 56) Auto Self-timer (A 58) Off Macro mode (A 59) Off Exposure compensation (A 60) 0.
The Setup Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Skin softening (E38) Normal Smile timer (E38) On Blink proof (E39) Off Subject Tracking Menu Option Default value Autofocus mode (E40) Full-time AF Face priority tracking (E40) On Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options (E52) HD 720p (1280 × 720) Autofocus mode (E53) Single AF Wind noise reduction (E53) Off Setup Menu Default value None Photo info (E58) Auto info Image review (E58) On Brightness (E58) 3 Print date (E
The Setup Menu Charge by computer (E69) Auto Blink warning (E71) Off Filmstrip (E73) Off Others Option Default value Paper size (E26, E27) Default Frame interval for Slide show (E45) 3s Album icons (E6) Number icons (black) • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E77) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 32) before selecting Reset all.
File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images (voice memo attachment included) and movies DSCN Small copies (voice memo attachment included) SSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture (voice memo attachment included) FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still images .
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1,2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-652 AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
Error Messages Display Problem A Solution Clock not set. Set date and time. E55 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 14, 16 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, this message will disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on 21 lamp will blink rapidly. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Error Messages Display u Out of memory. P Image cannot be saved. Problem Memory card is full. Select smaller image size. Delete images. Insert new memory card. Remove memory card and use internal memory. 63 32, 86 18 19 Reference Section Error occurred while saving image. Format internal memory or memory card. E66 Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card. E77 Image cannot be used for welcome screen.
Error Messages Display Problem A Solution 18 No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. • To copy image from internal memory to memory card, press the d button. The copy screen will be displayed and images in the internal memory can be copied to memory card. No images have been added to the selected album. • Add images to the album. • Select an album to which images are added.
Error Messages Display Problem A Solution Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 14, 21 PR Printer error: check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................................F4 Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................................F5 Memory Cards ...........................................
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Product B Notes About the Monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images saved using the product will not be affected. • White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor.
Caring for the Product The Battery Technical Notes and Index • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Caring for the Product Charging AC Adapter • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device. • The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
Cleaning and Storage 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 or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Cause/Solution A • Confirm all connections. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. • When charging by connecting the camera to a computer, battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp blinks, 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. 21 2, 21 Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera becomes hot. A Cause/Solution The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area; this is not a malfunction. – Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Troubleshooting Problem Images are blurred. Use flash. Increase the ISO sensitivity value. Enable vibration reduction or motion detection. Use D (best shot selector). • Use tripod and self-timer. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. A Cause/Solution • • • • 56 37 88 37, 44, E32 58 Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor.
Troubleshooting Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Images are too dark (underexposed). Images are too bright (overexposed). A Cause/Solution The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using flash. • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. • • • • • • The flash mode is set to W (off). Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Increase ISO sensitivity.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller. Cannot zoom in on image. • This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. – Technical Notes and Index Cannot record voice memos. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. • Voice memos cannot be attached to images captured with other cameras.
Troubleshooting A Problem Cause/Solution 72, E7 The saved images are not displayed in auto sort mode. • The desired image was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Images saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S6200 and images copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total pixels Lens 10× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.5-45.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-250 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.2-5.8 Construction 8 elements in 8 groups (1 ED lens element) Digital zoom Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Specifications Image size (pixels) • • • • • • • • • 16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] 16M [4608 × 3456] 12M [4000 × 3000] 8M [3264 × 2448] 5M [2592 × 1944] 3M [2048 × 1536] PC [1024 × 768] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 [4608 × 2592] ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) E
Specifications Charging time Approx. 3 hours and 20 minutes (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-69P and when no charge remains) Battery life (EN-EL12) Still pictures*: Approx. 250 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 40 min (HD 720p) The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 93.0 × 56.7 × 25.4 mm (3.
Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.2 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover) Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068-0.042 A Rated capacity 6.8–10.1 VA Rated output DC 5.
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 images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols A AC adapter 17, E78 AF area mode 37, E35 AF assist 89, E63 Album E6 Aperture value 28 Audio/video cable 74, E21, E78 Audio/video-in jack 74, E21 Auto flash 57 Auto mode 24, 36 Auto off 21, 89, E65 Auto sort menu 73, E7 Auto sort mode 72, E7 Autofocus 38, 53, 59, 85, E37, E53 Autofocus mode 38, 53, 85, E37, E40, E53 B Backlighting o 44 Battery 14, 16, 23 Battery chamber 3 Battery charger 17, E78 Battery latch 14 Battery level 20 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3, 14, 18 Beach Z 42 Be
Index Date and time 22, 88, E55 Date format 22, E55 Daylight E30 Daylight saving time 23, 88, E56 Delete 32, E50 Digital zoom 27, 89, E63 Direct print 74, E23 D-Lighting 73, E13 DPOF F18 DPOF print E29 DSCN E77 Dusk/dawn i 42 E EH-69P 16, E78 EN-EL12 14, 16, E78 Exposure compensation 60 Extension E77 Eyelet for camera strap 2 F Technical Notes and Index Face detection 67 Face priority 37, E35 Face priority tracking 53, E40 Favorite pictures menu 73, E5 Favorite pictures mode 72, E4 File name E77 Fill fl
Index MOV E77 Movie length 84 Movie menu 85 Movie options 85, E52 Movie playback 86 Movie recording 82, E52 Multi selector 4, 5, 9 Multi-shot 16 E32 Museum l 44 N Night landscape j 42 Night portrait e 41 Nikon Transfer 2 76, 78 Nostalgic sepia E 47 Number of exposures remaining 20, 64 O Optical zoom 27 Optional accessories E78 P Q Quick retouch 73, E12 R Rechargeable battery E78 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 14, 16, E78 Recording movies 82, E52 Red-eye reduction 57 Remove from favorites E5 Reset all 90,
Index Special effects mode 47 Sports d 41 SSCN E77 Standard color 37, E34 Strap 12 Subject tracking menu 53, E40 Subject tracking mode 51 Sunset h 42 T Thumbnail display 31 Time difference 88, E57 Time zone 88, E55, E57 Tripod socket 3, F16 TV 74, E21 TV settings 89, E68 U USB cable 74, 77, E24, E78 USB/audio/video output connector 74, 77, E21, E23 V Technical Notes and Index Vibration reduction 88, E61 Video mode E68 ViewNX 2 75 Vivid color 37, E34 Voice memo 73, E49 Volume 86, E49 W WAV E77 Welcome s
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