Nikon S6 manual Focus and Shutter Release, During Recording

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Camera Operation

Focus and Shutter Release

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. First, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Once the camera has focused, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.

1 Focus: Press the shutter-release button halfway. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame, the focus (AF●) indicator and focus area will be displayed in green. If they blink red, the camera was unable to focus. Change the composition and try again.

2Shoot: Gently press the shutter release button the rest of the way down (moving the camera when re-

leasing the shutter may result in blurred pictures). The ﬂash may ﬁre if the subject is poorly lit.

During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the or icon will blink and the indicator lamp will blink green. Removing memory cards or batteries while these indicators are blinking or the (wait) icon is displayed could aﬀect pictures or damage the camera or card.

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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 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 Press up or down Rotary Multi SelectorRotate highlight Press center select Menu HelpPlayback Modes Mode ButtonShooting Modes Monitor PlaybackCurrent frame number Number of exposures103 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 CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchBe formatted when this switch is in the lock position Camera Operations Turning the Camera on Playback ModeAuto Power oﬀ Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on and OﬀDigital Zoom ZoomDigital zoom is in eﬀect 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 ShotFlash Lamp Using the FlashMode Description Blur warning may be displayed When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightRed-eye Reduction 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 Take picture One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Face-Priority AFExp. + One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene and Scene Assist Modes Scene ModeScene mode The following scenes are available 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 AF-assist available Night Portrait modeNight Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between 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 AFControl Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon File number Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Cording will end automatically after ﬁveVoice Recordings Voice Recording MenuSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le size 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 YesPictureProject Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictmotion 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 ButtonPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBOther Ways to Print Pictures Print set DateConnecting the Printer TorPaper Size Printing Pictures One at a TimeHighlight option and press Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Dpof printingPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetHighlight Print selected 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 menuPort Numbers Wireless Network SettingsMAC Address Filtering Auto Power Oﬀ Connecting to the NetworkDisplay shooting mode menu Display proﬁle list HighlightWireless Transfer Button Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another modeWireless Status LED 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 chemicalsStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution 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 pointElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Solution 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 Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualitySetting 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 -!