Nikon S6 manual Caring for the Camera, Handle the lens and all moving parts with care

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Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following pre- cautions when storing or using the device.

Handle the lens and all moving parts with care

The lens, monitor, and battery-chamber/ memory card slot and lens covers are easily damaged. Do not use force. Force applied to the lens cover could cause malfunction or damage the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Do not point the lens at strong light sources for ex- tended periods

Avoid framing the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnect- ing the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on, or while im- ages are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, do not move the product while the AC adapt- er is connected.

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electro- magnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields pro- duced by equipment such as radio transmit- ters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as oc- cur when entering or leaving a heated build- ing on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

The AF-Assist Illuminator LED

The light-emitting diode (LED; 2, 21) used in the AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001

Notes on the Monitor

The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char- acteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected.

When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”does not appear in the fi nal photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.

Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, contact your Nikon service representative.

Technical Notes

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Introduction First Steps Camera Operations Wireless Transfer and PrintingMenu Guide Technical Notes Basic Photography and PlaybackTurn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyUse only adapters designated for use with this product IiiCoolpix S6 RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Table of Contents Wireless Transfer and Printing Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersMenu Guide ViiEN-EL8 rechargeable battery Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesTechnical Notes ViiiLife-Long Learning IntroductionBefore Taking Important Pictures Parts of the Camera Attach the strap as Shown at right Monitor 17, 74, 80Attaching the Camera Strap Rotate highlight Press center select Rotary Multi SelectorPress up or down Menu HelpPlayback Modes Mode ButtonShooting Modes Playback MonitorCurrent frame number Number of exposures103 COOL-STATION and AC Adapter USB connectorCOOL-STATION Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used toCamera AC AdapterClosecover the battery-chamber/memory card slot Inserting the BatteryRemoving the Battery First StepsMH-62 Battery Charger Charging the BatteryInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchBe formatted when this switch is in the lock position Auto Power off Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on Playback ModeCamera Operations Turning the Camera on and OffDigital Zoom ZoomDigital zoom is in effect During Recording Focus and Shutter ReleaseHighlight mode Using MenusHighlight menu item Highlight optionMode Basic Photography and PlaybackTurn the camera on Holding the CameraViewing Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeDeleting Unwanted Pictures Deleting the Last ShotFlash Lamp Using the FlashMode Description Red-eye Reduction When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightBlur warning may be displayed About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded autoHighlight option Use to reduce blur Use for self-portraits Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerDisplay self-timer menu Button is pressed halfway to lock focus Macro Close-up ModeFocuses continuously until shutter-release Press Button Icon is displayed One-Touch Portrait ModeTake picture Face-Priority AFOption Description One-Touch Portrait MenuExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene and Scene Assist Modes Scene ModeScene mode The following scenes are available Following scenes are available Setting IconsParty/Indoor Beach/SnowNight Landscape Dusk/DawnClose Up MuseumPanorama Assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaRight Bottom To top To left Left toPanorama Assist Display scene menu Highlight Exp. + Using Exposure Compensation in Scene ModeDisplay shooting mode menu Highlight , , , or Scene Assist ModeFeature a landmark in the background AF-assist available Night Portrait modeNight Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between Recording Movies MoviesRecording Movies More on MoviesMovie Options Movie MenuFollowing options are available OptionChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Auto-focus ModeElectronic VR Single AFControl Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Making a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsFile number Cording will end automatically after fiveVoice Recordings Voice Recording MenuSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced fi le size Progress indicator Volume †Playing Voice Recordings HighlightCopying Voice Recordings Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraDeleting Pictures PressCreating a Cropped Copy Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback zoom display Picture in 3 × Cropped CopiesConfirmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copy Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copiesRecording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosCalendar/List by Date Viewing Pictures by DateDisplay playback mode menu List-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a listHighlight List By Date Print set Slide show Delete ProtectViewing Pictures Calendar modeView other pictures taken View playback menu Small picCreating a Pictmotion Movie Pictmotion by muveeView Pictmotion Highlight All imagesAll images Confirm off To create a custom Pictmotion movieChoose date Confirm on YesPictureProject Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictmotion Highlight movie Viewing Pictmotion MoviesStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPictureProject Transfer Button Marking Pictures for TransferPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Other Ways to Print Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Print set DateTor Connecting the PrinterPaper Size Printing Pictures One at a TimeHighlight option and press Printing Selected Pictures Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Dpof printingPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetHighlight Print selected ImageLink ImageLinkConnecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Transfer and PrintingAd-hoc peer-to-peer network ChannelConfiguring the Camera SettingsChoose one of the following options IngDialog at right will be displayed click Next If the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not InstalledSetup type Ning Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialogOn. Click Next to proceed RationProfiles Ad-hoc ModeWindows Select a printer from the pull-down down menu Enter TCP/IP settings 69 and click NextPort Numbers Wireless Network SettingsMAC Address Filtering Display shooting mode menu Connecting to the NetworkAuto Power Off Display profile list HighlightWireless Transfer Button Camera off or press the button and select another modeWireless Status LED PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Wireless PrintingSaving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer PressingCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Image ModeShooting Menu Settings Menu GuideHighlight White bal. preset Preset White BalancePreset White Balance White BalanceContinuous Exp. +Single Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographySensitivity Best Shot Selector BSSChoose where the camera focuses AF Area ModeColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePrint Set Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint set Complete operation. Confirmation Message may be displayedDelete Slide ShowProtect Transfer MarkingCopy Small PicSuited to television playback Suited to display on web pagesDefault Settings Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Choose how menus are displayedWelcome Screen Clock BatteryDate Set camera clock to current date and time see belowTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Photo Info Monitor SettingsFollowing display options are available DisplayImprint date information on pictures as they are taken Date ImprintDate Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowAdjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAF Assist Blur WarningFormat Memory/ Format Card Reset allLanguage InterfaceTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock InsertHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the CameraDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution But NotFormat Camera Replace card Cording picture Card Insert new memory cardNo wireless Profi les Create profi le Lens errorIng Off and reconnecting cable Computer or access pointElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Solution Use fl ash Using fl ashWhite balance does not match light source ModeFor Continuous Adapter or access point Mode Check that correct profi le is selectedChoose correct video mode USB cable is not correctly connectedSupported Standards AppendixTime Zones 100Default Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualitySetting Originals Identifier Image File and Folder NamesCopies Identifier Copies 44, 45Specifications Access protocols Wireless StandardsPower sources Battery lifeRated capacity Rated inputRated output Length of cord107 Index108 Monitor settings -!