Contents
Reference Manual
A32
Coolpix S9500/S9400 Recommended Features
EMovie A82
A88
Page
Read This First
Introduction
Iii
About This Manual
Read This First
Other Information
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Turn off in the event of malfunction
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling the battery
For Your Safety
Vii
Use appropriate cables
Viii
Interface Cables
Modifications
Nikon Inc
Defects or other reproductive harm
Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York
BNotes on GPS and electronic compass
BNotes on GPS Functions
Xii
BUsing the camera overseas
Set the Record GPS data to Off
Restrictions on Wireless Devices
Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Network Function Coolpix S9500 only
Xiii
Xiv
Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Network Function Coolpix S9500 only
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Personal Information Management and Disclaimer
Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions
Table of Contents
Xvii
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation, Vividness
Xviii
Table of Contents
Xix
E97
E91
E99
F15
Flash raised Lens cover closed
Camera Body
Lens
Lens cover
Rotary multi selector
Camera Body
14, E81
Bemovie-record button
For Shooting
Principle Functions of the Controls
For Playback
Attaching the Camera Strap
Basic Menu Operations
Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed
Press the dbutton
Use the Rotary multi selector to select a menu item
Basic Menu Operations
Switching Between Menu Icons
Types of Menu Icons
250 F3.4 999 9999
Monitor Screen
Eye-Fi communication indicator
Wi-Fi communication indicator
98, E85
GPS reception
Monitor Screen
Page
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Insert the included battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
AC Power Source
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Operating the Camera During Charging
Insert the memory card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Approved Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See Monitor Screen A8 for more information
Changing the Settings When Shooting
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Frame a Picture
Using a Tripod
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical
Zoom
AF-assist Illuminator
Focus and Shoot
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
See Focus and Exposure A27 for more information
Focus and Shoot
Focus and Exposure
More Information
Flash
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Viewing Pictures
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
AAuto Mode
Using Quick Effects
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Night landscape
Digital zoom is not available.Shooting Features
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
YMdSports Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Digital zoom is not available YMcLandscape
4896×3672
YMiDusk/dawn
YMhSunset
YMmFireworks show
Zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position
Pet Portrait Auto Release
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
Focus Area
Single One picture is captured at a time
Cancel
Viewing 3D Photography
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile
Shooting ends
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Using Skin Softening
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Available Functions
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Press Hmflash mode on the multi selector
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Mode and press the kbutton
Press the multi selector to select the desired
Lowering the Flash
Raising the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Effective Range of the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
N2s and press the kbutton
Using the Self-timer
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Press Ipmacro mode on the multi selector
Using Macro Mode
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select on
Press the kbutton
Operating the Creative Slider
Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Creative Slider Settings
Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment
Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment
Using the Histogram
Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Value
Histogram
Features Not Available in Combination
List of the Default Settings
A50 A53 A54 A58 XA34
Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode Exposure
A35
A36
Function Image mode A62
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode
White balance A62 Metering A62 Continuous A62
Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Features Not Available in Combination
Motion detection is disabled
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous
Using the Target Finding AF
Focusing on Subject
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Focusing on Subject
Area mode a
Other faces
Focus Lock
Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera
Autofocus
Operations During Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom
Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display
Rotate the zoom control toward fh in playback mode
When viewing images, press the dbutton
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Auto sort mode
Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press the kbutton
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Feature Play Favorite Auto sort
Available functions differ according to the playback mode
Quick retouch A74 Lighting A74 Glamour retouch A74
Slide show A74 Print order A74
Available Playback Menus
Playback Features
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Using the Screen for Selecting Images
Press the multi selector, Jor Kto choose the desired image
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
USB/Audio video connector
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Using ViewNX
Start the installer
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Download the software
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Transfer images to the computer
Viewing Images
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Press the b e movie-record button again to end recording
Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording
Pausing Movie Recording
Recording Movies
Recording Movies
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Available Movie Menu
Features That Can Be Set Using the dMenu Button Movie Menu
Playing Back Movies
Adjusting the Volume
Operations Available During Movie Playback
Turn the GPS Functions On
Starting GPS Data Recording
Select On and press the kbutton
Press the dbutton MzGPS options menu icon A7 Mgps options
Starting GPS Data Recording
Battery Drain While Recording GPS Data
Location name Information POI information
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
Available GPS Options Menu
Using End log in Create log
Installing the Software on the Smart Device
Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi
Using the Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Feature Coolpix S9500 only
Take Photos
Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera
Start the dedicated software installed on the smart device
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera
To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection
Setup Menu
All data stored in the internal memory or on
Setup Menu
Memory card is deleted during formatting
TV settings
Adjust settings for connection to television
Provided that the computer is able to supply power Computer
Is Off Wi-Fi options
E11
E10
E13
E20
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
WNormal
XWide
End, the shooting ends Guide
Example of Moving the Camera
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Press the multi selector Jor K, and then
Choose an image and press Hto display L
Playing Back Images in Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Removing Images From Albums
Use the multi selector to select an album and press
Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Portrait * or Party/indoor
Sunset , Dusk/dawn or Fireworks show
E10
List by Date Mode
E11
Playing Images in a Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
E12
Editing Still Images
Editing Features
E13
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Editing Still Images
E14
Restrictions on Image Editing
Editing functions to add
E15
Quick effects Applying effects to pictures
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK
E16
Confirm the results and press the kbutton
To cancel, press the dbutton
E17
Select a picture A28 Mdbutton A6 MGlamour retouch
E18
Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Select a picture A28 Mdbutton A6 MSmall picture
160×120
E19
Crop Creating a Cropped Copy
Image Size
Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
When connecting using the included audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
E20
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
E21
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Set the number of copies and paper size
Printing Individual Images
Choose Start print and press the kbutton
Printing starts
E24
Printing Multiple Images
To exit the print menu, press the dbutton
Print all images
E25
Paper Size
E26
Printing Pictures
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Editing Movies
E27
Editing Movies
E28
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Image Mode Setting
E29
Number of Exposures Remaining
Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
E30
E31
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Manual for more information E
E32
Using Preset Manual
Metering
Center-weighted
E33
Metering Area
E34
Continuous Shooting
Option Description
E35
Pre-shooting Cache
E36
Press down halfway
Images saved by
E37
ISO Sensitivity
Selected range
Images
When non-human subjects are
AF Area Mode
E38
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
E39
E40
Using Subject Tracking
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
E41
Choose how the camera focuses
See Using Quick Effects a 32 for more information
Enable or disable the quick effects function
Off Disables the quick effects function during shooting
Quick Effects
Enable skin softening
Smile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Blink Proof
Off default setting Disables blink proof
E44
Smart Portrait Menu
Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movies
E45
E46
HS Movie
Movie Menu
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Maximum Movie Length
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
E47
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
When an HS movie reaches the maximum length
E48
15 s Playback Min
E49
Open with HS Footage
E50
Wind Noise Reduction
Become difficult to hear
Off Wind noise is not reduced
Print Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Number of copies up to 9 per picture
Playback Menu
E52
Deleting All Print Orders
E53
Print Date
Slide show begins
Slide Show
Choose End or Restart
E54
Rotate Image
Protect
E55
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a copy option and press the k button
Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
E57
Choose Key Picture
Sequence Display Options
E58
Message Memory contains no images
GPS Options
GPS Options Menu Coolpix S9500 only
E59
Updating the A-GPS File
About 2 minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file
E60
GPS Options Menu Coolpix S9500 only
POI Display
E61
E62
Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information
To Erase Log Data
E63
Synchronize
View Log
To Erase Log Data
E64
E65
Electronic Compass
E66
E67
Welcome Screen
E68
Time Zone and Date
Hour minute
Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
Photo Info
Monitor Settings
E70
Is displayed
E71
Auto info, the movie frame is Is displayed
E72
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
Print Date and Print Order
Press the dbutton Mzmenu icon A6 MPrint date
E73
Vibration Reduction
E74
Motion Detection
E75
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
E76
S4896×3672P , r4896×3672 , s4864×2736
Auto Off Setting
Sound Settings
Auto Off
E77
Language
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
E79
E80
Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
E81
Did someone blink? Screen
Blink Warning
E82
Portrait A38
E83
Wi-Fi Options Coolpix S9500 only
Operating the Text Input Keyboard
Character Input for Ssid and Password
E84
Text field
Destination when an Eye-Fi card is in the camera
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Disable Images will not be uploaded
Eye-Fi Upload
Filmstrip
Button Off default setting
E86
Press the dbutton Mzmenu icon A6 MFilmstrip
E87
Reset All
Smart Portrait Menu
E88
Special Effects Menu
Shooting Menu
E89
Setup Menu
GPS Options Menu Coolpix S9500 only
Hdmi device control E79 Hdmi E79 Auto
E90
Firmware Version
Others
Album icon and color E7
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
E91
E92
Error Messages
E93
Error Messages Display Cause/Solution
E94
E95
E96
E97
File and Folder Names
File and Folder Names
E98
GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards
E99
Optional Accessories
E100
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Camera
Camera
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Products
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner
Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
See Error Messages E91 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
Date and time
Troubleshooting
Monitor is turned
Shooting Issues
F10
Image mode not
F11
Playback Issues
Category currently displayed
F12
F13
GPS Coolpix S9500 only
F14
Wi-Fi
F15
User License Agreement for Location Name Data Coolpix S9500
User License Agreement for Location Name Data Coolpix S9500
F16
F17
F18
F19
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 or Coolpix S9400 Digital Camera
F20
Specifications
F21
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
F22
F23
Supported Standards
FreeType License FreeType2 MIT License Harfbuzz
AVC Patent Portfolio License
F24
F25
Trademark Information
Index
Symbols
Numerics
F26
F27
F28
F29
Special effects mode 47 Sports d38
F30
F31
FX3B0411