Nikon S6 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution, Electronically Controlled Cameras

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Display	Problem			Solution
	Error has	occurred	in	Turn camera oﬀ, remove and reinsert
SYSTEM ERROR	camera’s	internal	cir-	batteries, and turn camera on. If error	14
	cuitry.			persists, contact retailer or Nikon rep-
	cuitry.			resentative.
				resentative.
PRINTER ERROR	Printer error.			Check printer. To resume, highlight		—
CHECK PRINTER STATUS	Printer error.			Resume (if available) and press .		—

Technical Notes

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	Solution
	Camera turns oﬀ	• Battery is low.	14
	Camera turns oﬀ	• Camera has turned oﬀ automatically to save power.	14
	without warning	• Camera has turned oﬀ automatically to save power.	14
	without warning	• Battery is cold.	106
		• Battery is cold.	106
		• Camera is oﬀ.	14
		• Battery is exhausted.	14
		• Standby mode: monitor turns on when controls are used.	14
	Monitor is blank	• Flash lamp blinks red: wait until ﬂ ash has charged.	20
	Monitor is blank	• USB cable is connected.	55, 58
		• USB cable is connected.	55, 58
		• A/V cable is connected.	54
		• Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress: mon-	36, 77
		itor turns oﬀ automatically between shots
	No indicators appear	Hide info is selected for Photo info. Select Show info.	86
	in monitor
		• Monitor has dimmed to save power: monitor brightens	14
	Monitor is hard to	when controls are used.
	read	• Adjust monitor brightness.	86
		• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.	92

Electronically Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the cam- era may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera oﬀ, remove and replace the batteries, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be aﬀected.

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Menu Guide Technical Notes Wireless Transfer and PrintingIntroduction First Steps Camera Operations Basic Photography and PlaybackFor Your Safety Turn oﬀ in the event of malfunctionIii Use only adapters designated for use with this productCoolpix S6 RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Table of Contents Menu Guide Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersWireless Transfer and Printing ViiTechnical Notes Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL8 rechargeable battery ViiiBefore Taking Important Pictures IntroductionLife-Long Learning Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Monitor 17, 74, 80Attach the strap as Shown at right Press up or down Rotary Multi SelectorRotate highlight Press center select Menu HelpShooting Modes Mode ButtonPlayback Modes Monitor Playback103 Number of exposuresCurrent frame number COOL-STATION USB connectorCOOL-STATION and AC Adapter Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used toAC Adapter CameraRemoving the Battery Inserting the BatteryClosecover the battery-chamber/memory card slot First StepsCharging the Battery MH-62 Battery ChargerInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsBe formatted when this switch is in the lock position Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Camera Operations Turning the Camera on Playback ModeAuto Power oﬀ Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on and OﬀDigital zoom is in eﬀect ZoomDigital Zoom Focus and Shutter Release During RecordingHighlight menu item Using MenusHighlight mode Highlight optionTurn the camera on Basic Photography and PlaybackMode Holding the CameraDeleting Unwanted Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeViewing Pictures Deleting the Last ShotMode Description Using the FlashFlash Lamp Blur warning may be displayed When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightRed-eye Reduction About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded autoDisplay self-timer menu Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerHighlight option Use to reduce blur Use for self-portraits Focuses continuously until shutter-release Macro Close-up ModeButton is pressed halfway to lock focus Take picture One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Face-Priority AFExp. + One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene mode The following scenes are available Scene ModeScene and Scene Assist Modes Party/Indoor Setting IconsFollowing scenes are available Beach/SnowClose Up Dusk/DawnNight Landscape MuseumRight Bottom To top To left Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Left toPanorama Assist Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Display scene menu Highlight Exp. +Scene Assist Mode Display shooting mode menu Highlight , , , orFeature a landmark in the background Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between Night Portrait modeAF-assist available Recording Movies MoviesRecording Movies More on MoviesFollowing options are available Movie MenuMovie Options OptionElectronic VR Auto-focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Single AFFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Movie PlaybackControl File number Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Cording will end automatically after ﬁveSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le size Voice Recording MenuVoice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Volume †Progress indicator HighlightCopying Voice Recordings Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback PressPlayback zoom display Picture in 3 × Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCreating a Cropped Copy Cropped CopiesLighting Enhancing Contrast D-LightingConﬁrmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copy See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copiesPlaying Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosViewing Pictures by Date Calendar/List by DateHighlight List By Date List-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a listDisplay playback mode menu Print set Slide show Delete ProtectView other pictures taken View playback menu Calendar modeViewing Pictures Small picView Pictmotion Pictmotion by muveeCreating a Pictmotion Movie Highlight All imagesChoose date Conﬁrm on To create a custom Pictmotion movieAll images Conﬁrm oﬀ YesPictmotion Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictureProject Viewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movieViewing Pictures on TV Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMarking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer ButtonChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Disconnecting the CameraPictureProject Button Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBOther Ways to Print Pictures Print set DateConnecting the Printer TorHighlight option and press Printing Pictures One at a TimePaper Size Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Dpof printingHighlight Print selected Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set ImageLink ImageLinkAd-hoc peer-to-peer network Wireless Transfer and PrintingConnecting to a Wireless Network ChannelChoose one of the following options SettingsConﬁguring the Camera IngIf the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not Installed Dialog at right will be displayed click NextOn. Click Next to proceed Ning Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialogSetup type RationAd-hoc Mode ProﬁlesEnter TCP/IP settings 69 and click Next Windows Select a printer from the pull-down down menuMAC Address Filtering Wireless Network SettingsPort Numbers Auto Power Oﬀ Connecting to the NetworkDisplay shooting mode menu Display proﬁle list HighlightWireless Transfer Wireless Status LED Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another modeButton Saving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer Wireless PrintingPD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter PressingShooting Menu Settings Image ModeCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Menu GuidePreset White Balance Preset White BalanceHighlight White bal. preset White BalanceSingle Exp. +Continuous Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyBest Shot Selector BSS SensitivityColor Options AF Area ModeChoose where the camera focuses Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePrint set Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint Set Complete operation. Conﬁrmation Message may be displayedProtect Slide ShowDelete Transfer MarkingSuited to television playback Small PicCopy Suited to display on web pagesMenus Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuDefault Settings Choose how menus are displayedDate Clock BatteryWelcome Screen Set camera clock to current date and time see belowTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Following display options are available Monitor SettingsPhoto Info DisplayDate Counter Date ImprintImprint date information on pictures as they are taken Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowAF Assist Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Blur WarningLanguage Reset allFormat Memory/ Format Card InterfaceApproved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock InsertCaring for the Camera Handle the lens and all moving parts with careCleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Display Problem Solution Error Messages Storage Format Camera Replace card NotBut Cording picture Card Insert new memory cardIng Oﬀ and reconnecting cable Lens errorNo wireless Proﬁ les Create proﬁ le Computer or access pointProblem Solution TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras White balance does not match light source Using ﬂ ashUse ﬂ ash ModeFor Continuous Choose correct video mode Mode Check that correct proﬁ le is selectedAdapter or access point USB cable is not correctly connectedTime Zones AppendixSupported Standards 100Default Setting Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualityRestrictions on Camera Settings Copies Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesOriginals Identiﬁer Copies 44, 45Speciﬁcations Power sources Wireless StandardsAccess protocols Battery lifeRated output Rated inputRated capacity Length of cordIndex 107Monitor settings 108 -!