Nikon S9300, S9200 AF Area Mode, E37, You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)

AF Area Mode

Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C tab (A11) MAF area mode

You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.

Option

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera automatically detects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and focuses on a face (see “Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face Detection” (A75) for more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the camera detects multiple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face priority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29m 0s

 

faces, the camera focuses on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a (default

face closest to the camera.

 

 

1140

 

setting)

When non-human subjects are

 

 

Focus area

 

 

photographed, or a subject with

 

which no face can be detected is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

framed, AF area mode is set to Auto. The camera automatically

 

selects the focus areas (up to nine) that contain the subject

 

closest to the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera automatically selects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the focus areas (up to nine) that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contain the subject closest to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

w Auto

Press the shutter-release button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29m 0s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

halfway to activate the focus area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the shutter-release button is

 

1140

 

 

pressed halfway, the focus area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus areas

 

selected by the camera is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displayed on the monitor (up to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nine areas).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference Section

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Contents Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationUsing GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsIii About This ManualOther Information IconUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage DevicesHandle the camera strap with care Turn off in the event of malfunctionNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Keep out of reach of childrenVii Observe caution when handling the batteryUse appropriate cables ViiiCD-ROMs FlashCoolpix S9300 Coolpix S9200 Interface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countriesLocation name data of this camera Using the camera overseasSet the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off Table of Contents Xiii Table of ContentsXiv E28 E27E31 E33Xvi Parts of the Camera Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic OperationsUSB/audio/video output Lens cover closedParts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting ModeCamera and Basic Operations 102, E83 Eye-Fi communicationMovie options normal Playback Mode Shooting mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Selecting Images for PlaybackWhen Using Shooting Mode Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Displaying Menus When Using Playback ModeTab Selects the playback mode A78 Using Menus the dButtonIf a Tab Is Not Displayed Shooting menuWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsAttaching the Camera Strap Selecting Menu ItemsBasics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use OnlyOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryBattery rechargeable Li-ion Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryCamera cannot be turned on AC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory CardApproved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraBattery Level Turn the Camera OnTurning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Clock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed ImagesRotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeSee The Monitor A6 for more information Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeUSpecial effects mode A57 Auto mode A36 Shoot with basic camera operationsFrame a Picture Using a TripodReady the camera Frame the pictureDigital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationWhen a face is not detected When a face is detectedFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button all the wayFocus and Shoot When the Subject Is Close to the CameraAutofocus To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a ShotPress the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Displaying Shooting InformationPlayback Zoom Changing How Images Are DisplayedThumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Play Back ImagesDelete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModePress the multi selector Hor Ito select Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k buttonDelete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeOptions Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode A auto mode, the following option settings can be changedFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Auto ModeSubject tracking View a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesXScene auto selector A39 Black and white copy aCharacteristics of Each Scene Mode Changing Scene Mode SettingsScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night landscape Backlighting YMdSports YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraitsHand-held YMh Sunset YMf Party/indoorYMi Dusk/dawn YMu Food YMm Fireworks show YMl MuseumZoom is fixed at the wide-angle position Single One picture is captured at a time Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionOFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter YMs 3D photography Viewing 3D PhotographyCamera cannot record 3D movies Your TV or monitor to ensure proper useFrame the picture and wait for the subject to smile Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesShooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Releasing the Shutter ManuallyUsing Skin Softening When AF area mode is set to Face priority default Continuous Shooting Mode Burst ShootingFrame the subject and shoot See Continuous Menu A55 for more informationContinuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting Changing Continuous Shooting Mode SettingsImages Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode Continuous Shooting Options Options Available in the Continuous Shooting MenuPre-shooting Cache Special Effects Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Special EffectSpecial Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSlider NSelf-timer a Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorMFlash mode a Available FunctionsPress H m flash mode on the multi selector Using the Flash Flash ModesFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the FlashLowering the Flash Raising the FlashAvailable Flash Modes Auto flash U auto, V auto with redeyeAuto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingSelf-timer n10s and n2s are not available Using the Self-timerSelf-timer starts, and the number Press the shutter-release button all WayMacro Mode Setting Using Macro ModeMacro mode icon F is displayed Memory even if the camera is turned offSelector Switches between Brightness Exp. + Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hueOperating the Creative Slider Use the multi selector as explained belowPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Creative Slider SettingsAdjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Using the HistogramPress K o exposure compensation on the multi selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the multi selector to select a compensation value Press the kbutton to apply Compensation valueList of the Default Settings A60 A63 A64 A68 XA39 Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode ExposureA40 A41Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image ModeP4608×3456 R3264×2448Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyMode is set to Subject tracking ShotFocusing on the Subject Focusing on the Subject Using Face DetectionViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection FacesPosition the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback FeaturesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback ModesAvailable Playback Modes Play A30See Favorite Pictures Mode E9 for more information Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press the kbuttonAuto sort mode Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackYou can configure the following functions Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuEffects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen Fisheye, Miniature effect and PaintingPictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Hdmi mini connector Type C Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterInsert the plug straight Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareWhen using Windows Connecting the USB CableImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the ComputerTransfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNXRecording and Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movieTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the b e movie-record button to start Movie recording Press the b e movie-record button again to end recordingRecording Movies Functions Available in Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthRecording HS High Speed Movies Following option settings can be changed Adjusting the volume Press the cplayback button to select playback modePlaying Back Movies Press the kbutton to play back a movieUsing GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 onlySelect On and press the kbutton Starting GPS Data RecordingPress the dbutton Press the dbutton Mz GPS options tab A11 Mgps optionsStarting GPS Data Recording Pictures with Recorded Position Information Off ChangingtheGPSorElectronicCompassSettingsGPSOptionsMenuCard using End log in Create log General Camera Setup General Camera Setup100 Setup MenuHand-held selected, Easy panorama or 3D Photography101 Setup Menu102 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Playing and Deleting Images Captured UsingFor a Auto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode Shooting MenuTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing BackWNormal XWideExample of moving the camera When the guide showing the shooting point reachesEnd, the shooting ends Guide Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing BackFollowing operations can be performed with the playback Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is pausedFrame the subject Using 3D PhotographyPress the shutter-release button to take First picture Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutterTaking 3D Pictures Using 3D PhotographyPlaying Images in a Sequence Sports A42 or Continuous in the Pet portrait A48 scene modeOr Continuous H 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu A55 Sequence Display OptionsDeleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceErase entire sequence All images Sequence, including the image that is displayed Are deletedAdding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures ModeWhich the images will be added and press the kbutton Use the multi selector to choose the album toPlaying Back Images in Albums Favorite Pictures ModeE10 Removing Images From Albums To cancel removal, select NoE11 Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton Changing the Favorites Album IconE12 E13 Auto Sort ModeUse the multi selector to select a category and then Press the kbutton to play back images in the selectedAuto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode CategoriesE14 Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoorE15 List by Date ModeEditing Still Images Editing FeaturesE16 Miniature effect and PaintingEditing Still Images E17Restrictions on Image Editing Original Pictures and Edited CopiesID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE18 ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Setting level, and press the kbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the resultsPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonE20 Confirm the result and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageDesired copy size, and press the kbutton E21Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyE22 Image SizeWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable When connecting using the included audio/video cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E23When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E24E25 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Pictures Take picturesTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCamera is automatically turned on E26Be printed, and press the kbutton Printing Individual ImagesChoose Copies and press the kbutton Choose Paper size and press the kbuttonChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple ImagesChoose Start print and press the kbutton Printing startsPrint selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum E29Number of copies up to nine per picture Numeral indicating the number of copies to bePaper Size E30Print all images Monitor display returns to that shown in stepEditing Movies Edited movie is saved To cancel the saving, choose NoExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end pointEditing Movies E32Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode White Balance Adjusting HueOption Description AAuto default setting BPreset manualBPreset manual, then press the k button Using Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the k button to measure the white balance valueMetering Matrix defaultE35 Metering AreaISO Sensitivity Continuous ShootingE36 E37 AF Area ModeYou can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus E38 Press the kbutton to cancel the registration Subject Using Subject TrackingE39 If the camera focuses on the focus area whenAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE40 Choose how the camera focusesSmile Timer Image Mode Image Size and QualitySmart Portrait Menu Skin SofteningBlink Proof Off default setting Disables blink proofE42 Smart Portrait MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuChoose the pictures up to a maximum E43Playback Menu E44List by date mode Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort modeE45 Deleting All Print OrdersUse the multi selector to choose Start, BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or RestartProtect Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtectE47 Image Selection Screen Follow the procedure described below to select imagesPress Hor Ito set on or OFF images or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selectionE49 FRotate ImageRotated Counterclockwise Rotated ClockwiseRecording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MhCopySelect a copy option and press the k button E51XChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE52 Message Memory contains no imagesMovie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movies E53HS Movies Open with HS FootageE54 Movie MenuPress the b e movie-record button to start recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the b e movie-record button to end recording E55HS Movie E5610 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound Min Fast motion playback No soundE57 Wind Noise ReductionGPS Options Coolpix S9300 only GPS SettingsE58 E59 Updating the A-GPS FileGPS Options Coolpix S9300 only POI Display E60Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information When log recording is completed, select EndE61 Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MCreate logE62 Select Save log, and press the kbuttonTo Erase Log Data Log DataTo Erase Log Data View LogE63 Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MView logE64 Electronic CompassE65 E66 Welcome ScreenE67 Time Zone and DateHour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/YearChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Setting the Travel Destination Time ZonePress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zoneTime Zones E69Photo info Monitor SettingsE70 Addition to information shown with E71Auto info above, the movie frame is Displayed before recording movies Reference SectionE72 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesPrint date and Print order Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MPrint dateOff Vibration Reduction is not enabled Well as when shooting still imagesVibration Reduction E73Motion Detection When AF area mode is set to Subject trackingE74 E75 AF AssistDigital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomE76 Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto OffLanguage Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory CardsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsE79 Hdmi and HDMI-CECE80 Charge by ComputerCharge Lamp E81Blink Warning Portrait A42 Night portrait when Tripod is selected A43Did someone blink? Screen E82Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorE83 Supported Eye-Fi CardsFilmstrip Reset AllE84 Basic Shooting FunctionsE85 E86 Setup MenuSpecial Effects Menu Movie MenuOthers E87E88 Firmware VersionDisplays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton A11 Mz tab MFirmware versionE89 File and Folder NamesSelected images E90 E91 Optional AccessoriesDisplay Cause/Solution Error MessagesE92 Yes Backup the data to a computer before formatting Error MessagesE93 Format card?E94 Whether the memory card is inserted E95E96 Specifications Data Coolpix S9300 only TroubleshootingCaring for the Products Caring for the CameraCamera Caring for the ProductsCaring for the Products BatteryCharging AC Adapter Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage Terms and Conditions Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name Governing Law. The above termsGreat Britain Behörden entnommen2010 Greece Hungary ItalyF10 Power, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingSee Error Messages E92 for more information Problem Cause/SolutionF12 TroubleshootingBElectronically Controlled Cameras F13 Shooting IssuesF14 F15 Playback IssuesF16 Cannot select F17Printer to select paper size Paper size with E27F18 GPS Coolpix S9300 onlyF19 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S9300/S9200 Digital Camera Fireworks show scene mode SpecificationsF20 4000 1/120 s Continuous H 120 fpsSpecifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F21F22 Supported StandardsIndex SymbolsNumerics F23F24 F25 Subject tracking E38, E39 Sunset h F26Telephoto zoom 27 Thumbnail playback F27 Nikon Corporation FX2B0211