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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Scene Modes: n Scene Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
Introduction For Your Safety Introduction 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.
For Your Safety • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • • • • Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off.
For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. 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.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for Customers in Canada Introduction CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................ii Introduction For Your Safety..................................................................................................ii WARNINGS ................................................................................................... ii Notices................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Scene Modes: n Scene Mode .......................................................................32 Introduction Assist and Scene Modes ..................................................................................32 Assist Modes ....................................................................................................33 Taking Pictures in Assist Modes ...................................................................33 B Portrait Assist ....................................
Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...................................62 Introduction Connecting to a TV..........................................................................................63 Connecting to a Computer .............................................................................64 Before Connecting the Camera ...................................................................64 Setting the USB Option .....................................................
Table of Contents k Interface............................................................................................... 106 n Reset All............................................................................................... 107 B Firmware Version ................................................................................. 108 Introduction x Technical Notes ............................................................................................109 Optional Accessories .................
About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: j This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. l This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. k This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
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.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera Introduction Zoom control (c 22) See also: • j (thumbnail playback): c 46 • k (playback zoom): c 47 • l (help): c 11 m (one-touch portrait) button (c 44) u (D-Lighting) button (c 50) Power-on lamp (c 16) Power switch Shutter-release (c 16) button (c 24) Built-in microphone (c 52, 53) Speaker (c 52) Self-timer lamp (c 30) AF-assist illuminator (LED; c 28, 112) Lens (c 22, 111) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Built-in flash (c 28) Attaching the Camera Strap 4 Lens co
Parts of the Camera (c 30) d/g: Apply selection/ transfer picture (c 67) F: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 31) Monitor (c 6, 113) Indicator lamp (c 24)/ Flash lamp (c 28) Introduction The Multi selector (c 8) In shooting mode, you can activate the flash (J), the self-timer (H), and macro close-up mode (F).
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Introduction Shooting 2 20 A 21 qwz 19 fghijl f gh ij l 18 C D B A 17 b c e h i 1 G 5 3 4 M F 7 BhM 9 W 10 q w g 10 H 11 s C I+1.0 c 16 9999 15 MO 8 WY 12 13 14 1 Shooting mode ........ 20, 32, 44, 53 13 Date imprint/date counter ........ 101 2 Exposure lock ............................. 42 3 Macro close-up mode.................
The Monitor Playback 2006.10.10 12:00 17 16 15 E 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 M 3 wM h w N O D cP 12 11 13 I J K 9999 9999 9 OK Introduction 14 19 18 4 5 O N O N P 6 7 8 START 10 1 Current folder .......................... 110 10 Movie playback indicator ............ 58 2 File number and type................ 110 11 Voice memo icon........................ 52 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator .................................... 18 12 Image mode ...............................
Basic Operations The o (shooting/playback) Button Introduction Press o once in shooting mode to enter fullframe playback; press again to switch back to shooting mode. (If the camera is turned off, press o for about a second to turn the camera on in playback mode.) The Multi Selector In addition to activating the flash, macro close-up, and self-timer modes and functions, the multi selector is also used to perform the following operations.
Basic Operations The p Button Introduction Press p during shooting or playback to display each mode-selection menu. To choose the desired mode, use the multi selector. Shooting Modes L (G): Auto mode (c 20) A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera Shooting T (I): Movie mode (c 53) Record movies.
Basic Operations The m Button Press m to display the menu for the mode selected (c 9). Introduction L n T O m : Auto mode : Scene mode : Movie mode : Voice recording mode : One-touch portrait mode i : Playback mode → → → → → Shooting menu (c 76) Scene menu (c 32) Movie menu (c 53) Setup menu (c 94) One-touch portrait menu (c 45) → Playback menu (c 88) The following is a brief introduction of the parts of menus and how to navigate through them, using the shooting menu as an example.
Basic Operations Help Displays Continuous Keep the shutter-release button pressed to take pictures continuously. Introduction Information about camera menu options can be displayed in the COOLPIX S9 monitor. Press the zoom control to l (v) to view a description of the currently selected item. Exit • Press GH to show the previous or next menu item. • Press d to display the options for the selected item. • To return to the original menu, press the zoom control to l (v).
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Plug in the charger. First Steps Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-62 battery charger (1) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on (3). 2 Charge the battery. Remove the terminal cover from the EN-EL8 and insert into the MH-62.
Charging the Battery 3 Unplug the charger. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. First Steps j The MH-62 Battery Charger Before using the MH-62, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii to iv of this manual. The MH-62 is for use with EN-EL8 batteries. Do not use with incompatible batteries. The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-62 and is for domestic use only.
Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 First Steps 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place. j Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.
Inserting the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera j First Steps To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. (If the camera is turned off, press o for about a second to turn the camera on in playback mode.) Note on the Battery Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii to iv and 112 of this manual.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. First Steps 2 Press the multi selector GHIJ to choose the desired language and press d. For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (c 8). 3 Press GH to choose [Yes] and press d. Date If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Press IJ to select your home time zone and press d. Home time zone The date menu is displayed. XLondon,Casablanca Back Press GH to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Date D 01 M Y 09 2006 00 7 Press GH to edit the month ([M]) and press J. 00 Date D 10 M Y 09 2006 00 8 Press GH to edit the year ([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press J after setting each item. [D], [M], and [Y] blink.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (24 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 109). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back or delete pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards j Formatting Memory Cards j First Steps If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be Card is not formatted formatted before use (c 105). • Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures Format and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copNo ies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. • To format the memory card, press the multi selector G to choose [Format] and press d.
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 2 Press p. The shooting mode menu will be displayed.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode Internal memory/memory card Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode M Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. O Pictures will be recorded to memory card. M w 18 Image mode Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is c (2816 × 2112).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Position the main subject near the center of the monitor. M c Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.
Step 2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again. M M The distance between the camera and your subject should not change while the focus is locked.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot l Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback 1 Press o to display pictures in the monitor. To view additional pictures, press the multi selector HJ to view pictures in the order recorded, GI to view pictures in reverse order. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Press Description c Enlarge view of picture currently Zoom condisplayed in monitor up to about trol to k (v) 10×. 47 Display four or nine picture thumbnails. 46 View playback mode menu p Display the mode-selection menu. 9 View playback menu m Display the playback menu. 88 Record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following flash modes are available: z Auto (default) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. A Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (c 29). B Off Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Using the Flash j Note on Using the Flash When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to B (Off) or zoom in on the subject. k When Lighting is Poor 18 Picture is blurred. save picture? No Yes k The AF-assist Illuminator If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 Press H (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 2 Press the multi selector G to choose [ON] and press d. The self-timer indicator (10H) is displayed.
Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the flash fires, play the picture back and check the results. 1 Press L (macro mode). The macro close-up menu is displayed. Press the multi selector G to choose [ON] and press d. The macro close-up mode icon (F) is displayed.
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of four “assist” modes and eleven “scene” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Assist Modes The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots. B Portrait (default) Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.
Assist Modes Taking Pictures in Assist Modes 1 Enter scene mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting n (press the multi selector J), and then pressing d. Scene The camera returns to the scene mode selected last time. 2 Press GH to choose an assist mode and press d. Scene Modes: n Scene Mode 3 Press m to display the scene menu. Scene menu Set up Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Exit The framing assist menu is displayed.
Assist Modes B Portrait Assist Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, naturallooking skin tones. B Portrait (default) Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are displayed in the monitor. N Portrait left Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Compose shot with subject in left half of frame. Camera focuses on subject inside the framing guides.
Assist Modes E Landscape Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. E Landscape (default) Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed in the monitor. S Scenic view U Architecture Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infinity. A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the frame. C 1 B H Off1 F Off u Off Other settings can be selected.
Assist Modes P Sports Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. P Scene Modes: n Scene Mode While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.7 frames per second (fps). Camera focuses continuously even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.
Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 34). Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. C H Off2 F Off u Flash illuminates main subject with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Enter scene mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting n (press the multi selector J), and then pressing d. Scene The camera returns to the scene mode selected last time. 2 Scene Modes: n Scene Mode 3 Press m to display the scene menu. Press GH to choose a scene mode and press d. Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Panorama assist].
Scene Modes The following modes are available: C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake. C 1 A1 H Off1 F Off u Auto1 u Auto1 u Auto1 Other settings can be selected. H Beach/snow C 1 z1 H Off1 F Off Other settings can be selected. I Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Scene Modes J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring. C 1 B H Off1 F Off u Off u Off u Auto1 Other settings can be selected. G Night landscape Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Scene Modes N 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. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • BSS (c 84) turns on automatically. • Hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake. C 1 B H Off1 F Off1 u Off u Off u Auto1 Other settings can be selected.
Scene Modes L Back light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. C 1 J H Off1 F Off u Auto1 Other settings can be selected. F Panorama assist Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using PictureProject. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Scene Modes 2 Press GHIJ to choose the direction and press d. FG c 3 Take the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. FG G 4 Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. FG G c 5 Press d to finalize the series. Monitor display returns to shooting mode.
One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press the m button when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode and movie mode. The following features are automatically activated: • Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces.
The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored next time this mode is selected. One-touch portrait Set up Image mode Exit Z Set up Display setup menu (c 94). Z Image mode (default: Normal(2816)) Choose an image size and quality (c 77).
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the zoom control to t (j) in full-frame playback to display pictures in “contact sheets” of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Description c More on Playback Choose pictures Press the multi selector GHIJ to choose pictures. 8 Change number of pictures displayed x With four thumbnails displayed, press the zoom control to t once to view nine thumbnails.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom in on still X4.0 images displayed in full-frame playback (c 26). Playback zoom is not available when the current picture is a movie or a copy created using the small picture function. While image is zoomed in, the zoom ratio is displayed on the monitor.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S9 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files. The editing features described below are available. Editing function Crop Description Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor. D-Lighting Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when N:u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 47) enabled. 1 Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom in on the image. X4.0 Press the zoom control to v or t to adjust the zoom ratio. 2 Refine copy composition. X7.0 Press the multi selector GHIJ to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor. 3 Press the shutter-release button. 4 Press H to choose [Yes] and press d.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (c 26) and press i (m). D-Lighting copies can also be created by pressing i (m) after selecting a picture in thumbnail playback mode. The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be confirmed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector G to choose [OK] and press d. A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.
Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture The following sizes are available: I 640×480: Suited to television playback. J 320×240: Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120: Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (c 26). 10.10.2006 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG M E c 2 4 N O 4 Press m. The playback menu is displayed. Press the multi selector GH to choose [Small pic.] and press d. Playback menu Transfer marking Small pic.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone (c 4) to record voice memos for pictures marked with N:O in full-frame playback (c 26). 10.10.2006 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG M E D c 4 N O 4 Record voice memo A voice memo will be recorded while the shutter-release button is held down. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the shutter-release button is released. • During recording, y and P blink in the monitor display.
Movies Movie Mode To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting S (press the multi selector I), and then pressing d. Movie Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. M 0h01m24s 2 Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording. y M A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.
The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored the next time movie mode is selected. Set up Z Display setup menu (c 94). T Movie options (default: Small size 320) Choose type of movie that will be recorded (see below). Y Auto-focus mode (default: Single AF) Choose how camera focuses in movie mode (c 57). Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies 1 2 3 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Movie options] > [Time-lapse movie640] and press d. Press GH to choose the between shots and press d. interval Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie640 Stop-motion movie Exit Set interval time 10s 30s 1m 5m 10m Exit Press m to return to shooting mode. B M 652 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies 1 2 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d. Press GH to choose the playback speed and press d. Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie640 Stop-motion movie Exit Playback speed 5fps 10fps 15fps Exit 3 Press m to return to shooting mode. B M 200 Movies 4 Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame.
The Movie Menu Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Z Single AF (default) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording. a Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 26), movies are recognized by the T icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 10.10.2006 15:31 100NIKON 0009.MOV M E 0h00m05s Playback display Use the zoom control (x) to adjust playback volume. Press the multi selector IJ to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. Pausing M 2s Volume indicator Q Rewind movie. Playback resumes when d is released. U Advance movie. Playback resumes when d is released.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Enter voice recording mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting O (press the multi selector H), and then pressing d. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed. Voice recording Voice recording 001 10.10.2006 10:30 Max rec time 1 8 : 3 5 2 Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 Enter audio playback mode by pressing p in playback mode, selecting q (press the multi selector H), and then pressing d. Audio playback Voice recording files will be listed. 2 Press GH to choose the desired file and press d. Select sound file 001 10.10.2006 10:30 The selected file will be played back. 002 003 3 10.10.2006 11 : 0 5 10.15.2006 10:05 Copy Play Press GH to advance or rewind. To delete recording, press A.
Copying Voice Recordings To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown in step 3 on the preceding page and press m. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Press p in the Select sound file screen (c 60). MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 2 Press the multi selector GH to choose the option and press d.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV (c 63) View pictures on a TV by connecting your camera via the supplied audio/ video (A/V) cable. Connecting to a Computer (c 64) Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Use the supplied PictureProject software to copy pictures to a computer, and then organize, browse, edit, and save those pictures.
Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video standard (c 106) and then turn off the camera. Video mode NTSC PAL Exit Connect the A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack. Yellow 3 White Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details.
Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 106) in the setup menu on the camera before connecting the camera to the computer or printer. 1 3 4 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Set up] and press d. Press GH to choose [Interface] and press d. Press GH to choose [USB] and press d. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 2 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn on the camera. At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Transfer is launched immediately with recognition of camera connection. 4 Transfer pictures. Transfer using PictureProject Click the PictureProject Transfer button.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] j Connecting the USB Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 117) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option (c 65) to [PTP]. USB PTP Mass storage Exit Turn off the camera. 3 Turn on the printer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Check printer settings. 4 Connect the USB cable as shown below. 5 Turn on the camera. The PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed in the camera monitor. The camera will then enter full-frame playback with the PictBridge logo displayed in the top left corner of the monitor.
Connecting to a Printer j Connecting the USB Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. • Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
Connecting to a Printer 5 Press GH to choose the desired paper size and press d. Monitor display returns to the PictBridge menu (step 2). To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. 6 Press GH to choose [Start print] and press J.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 69), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press m. The print menu is displayed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 3 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Paper size] and press d. Press GH to choose the desired paper size and press d. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d.
Connecting to a Printer 5 Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to 9) of each and press d. The current picture is shown at the center of the display. Press IJ to choose the previous or next picture. Press GH to increase or decrease the number of copies for each picture. Print selection 10.10.2006 15:30 3 4 Back Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon and the number of copies to be printed.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu (c 88) is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 126). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Press d. Print set Press GH to choose an option and press d to enable that option. Done [Date]: Print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Exit [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct connection to a printer. [Done]: Complete the print order and exit. 10.10.2006 15:30 100NIKON 0005.
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options only available in L mode (with the exception of [Image mode]). See “The m Button” (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Z Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous Exit Set up c 94 Display the setup menu. Z Image mode c 77 Choose image size and quality. d White balance* c 79 Match white balance to the light source. I Exp.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposure remaining display shows [9999].
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. [Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results. e White balance Auto White bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Exit Auto (default) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 2 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Press the multi selector GH to choose [White bal. preset] and press d. The camera zooms in.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Exp. +/– Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. Exp. +/- 0.3 0 0.3 Exit The effects can be previewed in the display. At settings other than zero, the current value for exposure compensation is also displayed in the monitor. M I+1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit r Single (default) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. When [Single] is selected, no indicator is displayed in the monitor. q Continuous While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 1.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu z Interval Timer Photography 1 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Intvl timer shooting] and press d. Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit 2 Press GH to choose interval between shots and press d. Set interval time 30s 1m 5m 10m Press m to return to shooting mode. Exit 3 M M Monitor turns off and indicator lamp blinks green between shots.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Best Shot Selector (BSS) The “best shot selector” is recommended from situations in which inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is fully pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu W Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image. Choose from values between ISO 64 and 400 equivalent.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. e Color Options Standard color Vivid color Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Exit Standard color (default) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. C Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. D Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. B Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. See “The m Button” (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Z Set up Playback menu Set up Print set Slide show Delete Protect Exit c 94 Display the setup menu. w Print set c 90 Select pictures for printing. z Slide show c 90 View pictures in an automatic slide show. A Delete c 91 Delete all or selected pictures.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures Follow the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 90), deletion (c 91), protection from deletion (c 91), transfer (c 92), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 93), or for the welcome screen (c 96). The process for protecting multiple pictures is shown here as example. 1 Press the multi selector IJ to choose a desired picture. The current picture is displayed at the center of the monitor.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu w Print Set Create digital “print orders” for PictBridge printers (c 126) and DPOF-compatible devices (c 74). See “Selecting Multiple Pictures” (c 89) for more information on using this function. z Slide Show Print set Print selected Delete print set Exit Slide show Play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures. Pause Start Loop Exit 1 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Start].
Playback Options: The Playback Menu A Delete Delete Erase selected images Erase all images The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted. B Exit Erase selected images Delete selected pictures. See “Selecting Multiple Pictures” (c 89) for more information on using this function.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu E Transfer Marking Transfer marking All on All off Select image(s) When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable and E (d) is pressed to transfer pictures, only pictures marked with a E icon are transferred (c 66). At the default setting, all pictures are marked for transfer. Exit 10.10.2006 15:30 100NIKON 0005.JPG M E c E 4 N O 4 All on Mark all images for transfer.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Exit The options of this menu allows you to copy the specified pictures or all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card. See “Selecting Multiple Pictures” (c 89) for more information on using the [Selected images] option. Camera to card Selected images All images Exit MNO Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. ONM Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. See “The m Button” (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. R Set up Shooting menu Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit Menus c 95 Choose how menus are displayed. V Welcome screen c 96 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. W Date c 97 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Z Monitor settings c 100 Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous Exit Display the shooting or playback menu*. Set up Shooting menu Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous Exit Press the multi selector GH to choose [Set up] and press d.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu V Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Welcome screen Disable welcome Nikon Animation Select an image Exit Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date 01.09.2006 00:00 Date Time zone Exit Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 16). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 99) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are displayed. Home time zone and daylight saving time can be set in the time zone menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press IJ to choose the travel destination time zone and press d. New city time zone The setting is enabled. EST:New York Toronto, Lima Back 5 Press m. Time zone The camera returns to shooting or playback mode. 01.10.2006 While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Time Zones (c 16) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (c 16, 97).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings Monitor settings Photo info Brightness Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. The following options are available: Photo info 3 Exit Choose information displayed in monitor (see below). Brightness (default: 3) Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 117). f Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter Exit Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. f Date counter Press d to display the stored dates option. 0155 10.10.2006 Press d to display the display option. Number of days Exit Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u AF Assist If [Auto] is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. To disable this function, choose [Off]. Note that for some modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically (c 33-37, c 39-42). When set to [Off], the camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. h Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Blur Warning Blur warning Choose whether or not to display the blur warning. Note that the warning may not always be displayed (c 120). At default setting, blur warning is [On]. On Off Exit i Auto Off Auto off 30s Choose the time allowed to elapse before the cam1m era enters standby mode to save power (c 15). 5m The time options are 30 seconds (default setting), 30m one minute, five minutes, and 30 minutes.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is labeled [Format memory] and formats internal memory. Remove the memory card from the camera to format the internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, the option is labeled [Format card] and formats the memory card.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default) Finnish Spanish Swedish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Dutch Korean Norwegian Thai k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Reset all Reset all settings to default values No Reset Exit Pop-up menu Flash mode (c 28) Auto Self-timer (c 30) Off Macro close-up (c 31) Off One-touch portrait menu Image mode (c 45) Normal(2816) Setup menu Menus (c 95) Photo info (c 100) Brightness (c 100) Date imprint (c 101) AF assist (c 103) Text Disable welcome Auto info 3 Off Auto Button sound (c 103) On Shutter sound (
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting menu Image mode (c 77) White balance (c 79) Exposure compensation (c 81) Continuous (c 82) Interval timer BSS (c 84) Exposure BSS Sensitivity Color options (c 86) Normal(2816) Auto 0 Single 30 s Off Highlight BSS Auto Standard color Movie menu Movie options (c 54) Small size 320 Set interval time 10 s Playback speed 5 fps Auto-focus mode (c 57) Single AF Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Others Paper size (c 73) Default • Choosing [Reset all] also
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX S9. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Optional Accessories Image File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, time-lapse movies, voice recordings, and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Originals Technical Notes 110 Identifier Extension Identifier Extension Still picture DSCN .JPG Cropped copy Copies RSCN .JPG Movie DSCN .MOV Small copy SSCN .
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. j Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. j 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 Camera j The AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; c 4, 29) used in the AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: k Technical Notes 112 The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary (c 12). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
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 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 the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display S (blinks) w Warning!! battery exhausted w p (● blinks red) Technical Notes 114 Problem Solution c Clock not set. Set clock. 97 Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 14 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 14 Camera cannot focus. Recompose picture. J (blinks) Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred.
Error Messages Display Out of memory M or O Image cannot be saved M or O Problem Solution c • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. 77 Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 105 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 18 Memory card is full. Cannot create cropped, Select picture that supD-Lighting, or small copy.
Error Messages Display Solution c File not created with COOLPIX S9. View file on computer or other device. – Picture is protected. Remove protection. 91 Destination in same time zone as home. No need to change time zones if destination is in same time zone as home. 97 Camera cannot focus. Wait until message has cleared from display and camera has zoomed all the way out. – Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative.
Error Messages Solution c Transfer error E Display Transfer error. Problem • Check battery level. • Check that USB cable is connected. 20 64 System error u 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 Nikon representative. – Printer error check printer status u Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer. Replace ink cartridge with new one.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera turns off without warning Technical Notes 118 Cause/Solution • Battery is low. • Camera has turned off automatically to save power. • Battery is cold. c 20 15 112 Monitor is blank • Camera is off. 15 • Battery is exhausted. 20 • Standby mode for saving power.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Camera cannot focus using auto- • Subject is low in contrast, dominated focus by repeating geometric patterns, covers too small an area of the frame, or contains many fine details, objects of sharply differing brightness, or objects at different distances from the camera. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance. • [Off] is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes 120 Cause/Solution c AF-assist illuminator does not light • [Off] is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes. 103 Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. Blur warning is not displayed • [Off] is selected for [Blur warning] in 104 camera setup menu.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c File cannot be played back • Time lapse or interval timer photogra- 55, 83 phy in progress: pictures cannot be played back until recording is complete. • File has been overwritten or renamed – by computer or other make of camera. Cannot zoom in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 × 240. – Cannot record voice memo Voice memos cannot be appended to movies.
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled 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. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD 1/2.5-in. Image size (pixels) Lens • • • • CCD; total pixels: 6.36 million 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816A)/Normal(2816)] 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)] 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)] 640 × 480 [TV screen(640)] 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length F=6.4–19.2 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 38–114mm) f/-number f/3.5–4.3 (W), f/4.41–7.
Specifications Exposure Metering Center-weighted Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range W: +2.7 to +16.7 EV, T: +2.3 to +17.3 EV Shutter Speed Aperture Range Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 2–1/2,000 s Electronically controlled ND filter selection 2 steps (f/3.5 and f/5.
Specifications Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully charged EN-EL8 battery operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). MH-62 Battery Charger Rated input AC 100–240 V, 0.09–0.051 A, 50/60 Hz Charging output DC 4.2 V/730 mA Compatible batteries Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging time Approximately 2.0 hours when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 to +40 °C (+32 to 104 °F) Dimensions Approximately 86 × 19.5 × 59.2 mm/3.4 in. × 0.7 in.
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 from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols L Auto mode 20–27 T Delete button 10, 26, 47 i D-Lighting button 4, 50 l Help 11 m Menu button 5, 10 p Mode button 5, 9 T Movie mode 9, 10, 53, 54 d OK (center) button 8 m One-touch portrait button 4, 44 i Playback mode 8, 9, 10, 27 k Playback zoom 47, 49 n Scene mode 10, 32–37 o Shooting/playback button 10, 26, 49–52 j Thumbnail playback 46, 49 E Transfer button 64, 66, 92 q Voice playback mode 60 O Voice recording mode 9, 59, 95 y Wait icon 114 x Zoom control 4, 22, 31, 58, 60, 70 A Cable
Index Flash 28, 107 lamp 5, 29 mode 28 Flash mode 87 Focus 6, 24 area 6, 24 face-priority 44 Folder names 110 Format 19, 105 Framing 22 assist 32–37 guides 33–37 Movie options 54 maximum movie length 54 small size 54 smaller size 54 TV movie 54 Movies 53, 58 deleting 58 playback 58 recording 53 Multi connector 5 Multi selector 5 Museum (N) 41 I N Image mode 32, 77 Interface 63–69, 106 Internal memory 6–7, 18, 78, 105 capacity 78 formatting 105 Night landscape (G) 40 Night portrait (D) 32 J One-touch
Index Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Setup menu 94–108 Shooting menu 76–86 Shutter-release button 4 Slide show 90 Small picture 51 Smear 113 Sound settings 103 Sports (P) 36 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (I) 39 Support information 2 T Television 62 connecting to 62 Thumbnail playback 46 Time zone 16–17, 97, 99 Transfer 66 mark 67, 92, 106 Transfer marking 92 pictures for 92, 106 Tripod 5 U USB 106 cable 66, 69 connection 64–65, 106 V W Welcome screen 94 White balance 79, 87 preset 80 Z Technical Notes Video mode 106
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