DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction 2 Parts of the Camera 7 Preparing for Shooting 8 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 14 Other Functions 22 Technical Notes 26 En
COOLPIX S9900 Model Name: N1414 Introduction Read This First To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (A39-41), “ Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (A44), and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (A46), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX S9900 Digital Camera Camera Strap Charging AC Adapter EH-71P* USB Cable UC-E21 Quick Start Guide (this manual) Warranty Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 * A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase (A9).
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 7 6 17 1 Command dial 10 b (e movie-record) button 2 Power switch/power-on lamp 11 c (playback) button 3 Shutter-release button 12 Z (Wi-Fi) button 4 Mode dial 5 Flash 6 Zoom control f : wide-angle g : telephoto h : thumbnail playback i : playback zoom j : help 7 N-Mark (NFC antenna) 8 K (flash pop-up) control 9 Charge lamp Flash lamp 13 Rotary multi selector (multi selector) 14 k (apply selection) button 15
Preparing for Shooting Insert the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery's positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charge the Battery 1 With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor Changing the orientation of the monitor is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking selfies. For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing out (3). When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing inward to prevent scratches or contamination.
Turn the Camera On and Set 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 power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. • The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch.
6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Use J K to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time D M Y 15 11 2015 h m 15 30 Edit 7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to select Yes and press the k button. • When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with A (Auto) Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • The camera enters A (auto) mode and can be used for general shooting. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. 1/250 Battery level indicator 2 Hold the camera steady.
3 Frame the picture. Zoom out Zoom in • Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Using the Flash In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, move the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button.
Delete Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Changing the Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select one of the following shooting modes. • A (Auto) mode Used for general shooting. • y (Scene) mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
Functions That Can Be Set with the Multi Selector (When Shooting) When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H(m) J (n) I(p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode When the flash is raised, you can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
Other Functions Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • A, y, F, n, A, B, C, D Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc. Menu icons and setting items vary depending on the shooting mode. • e Movie menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Menu icons 3 Select a menu icon and press the k button. • The menu options become selectable. Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 4 Select a menu option and press the k button. • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Select a setting and press the k button.
Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps Select the z (location data options) menu (A22), and set Record location data in Location data options to On, the camera starts receiving signals from positioning satellites. Location data reception can be checked on the shooting screen. • n or o: Signals are being received from four or more satellites, or from three satellites, and positioning is being performed. • z: Signals are being received, but positioning is not possible. • y: Signals are not received.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can capture still images using the two methods described below. • Release the shutter on the camera and save the captured images to a smart device. • Use a smart device to remotely release the camera shutter and save images to the smart device.
Technical Notes Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A39-41) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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.
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. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (A2). 30 Problem Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA The map data and location name data that are stored in this digital camera (“Data”) is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon Corporation (“Nikon”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other hand. Terms and Conditions Personal Use Only.
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Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Map data and location name data for Japan © 2014 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses map and POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. “ZENRIN” is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. • Map data and location name data except for Japan © 1987-2014 HERE All rights reserved.
Includes content of GeoforUs, licensed in accordance with (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 3.0/legalcode). Includes content of Comune di Milano, licensed under (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ it/legalcode) and updated by licensee November 1, 2013. Includes content of the “Comunità Montana della Carnia”, licensed under (http://www.dati.gov.it/iodl/ 2.0/) and updated by licensee December 1, 2013. Includes content of “Agenzia per la mobilità” licensed under (http://creativecommons.
Sri Lanka: This product incorporates original source digital data obtained from the Survey Department of Sri Lanka 2009 Survey Department of Sri Lanka The data has been used with the permission of the Survey Department of Sri Lanka Israel: Survey of Israel data source Jordan: Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre. Mozambique: Certain Data for Mozambique provided by Cenacarta 2013 by Cenacarta Nicaragua: The Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea maritime borders have not been entirely defined.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, 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.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
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Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass) bMap/location name data of this camera Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA” (A33) and agree to the terms. • The maps and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) are as of April 2014. The maps and location name information will not be updated.
bNotes about measurement functions The COOLPIX S9900 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument. • Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Do not use this information for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land survey applications. • When you use the camera for mountain climbing or trekking, make sure to take a map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of Commerce for the latest information.
COOLPIX S9900, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092 / IC ID:4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
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