Nikon S6 manual Basic Photography and Playback, Mode, Turn the camera on, Holding the Camera

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Basic Photography and Playback

Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point- and-shoot” mode recommended for ﬁ rst-time users of digital cameras.

Turn the camera on.*

Display shooting mode menu.

* If is displayed in monitor, camera is already in mode. Proceed to Step 5.

Basic Photography and Playback

Highlight .

Select and exit to mode.

Frame subject in center focus area.

Holding the Camera

Focus.

Take picture. If lighting is poor, AF-assist il- luminator may light when camera focuses and ﬂash may ﬁre when picture is taken ( 20, 21).

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your ﬁ n- gers and other objects away from the lens, ﬂ ash, self-timer lamp, antenna, and microphone.

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Wireless Transfer and Printing Introduction First Steps Camera OperationsMenu Guide Technical Notes 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Wireless Transfer and PrintingMenu Guide ViiUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories EN-EL8 rechargeable batteryTechnical Notes 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 Rotary Multi Selector Rotate highlight Press center selectPress up or down Menu HelpShooting Modes Mode ButtonPlayback Modes Monitor Playback103 Number of exposuresCurrent frame number USB connector COOL-STATION and AC AdapterCOOL-STATION Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used toAC Adapter CameraInserting the Battery Closecover the battery-chamber/memory card slotRemoving the Battery 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 Turning the Camera on Playback Mode Auto Power oﬀ Stand-by ModeCamera Operations Turning the Camera on and OﬀDigital zoom is in eﬀect ZoomDigital Zoom Focus and Shutter Release During RecordingUsing Menus Highlight modeHighlight menu item Highlight optionBasic Photography and Playback ModeTurn the camera on Holding the CameraPress the button again to return to shooting mode Viewing PicturesDeleting Unwanted Pictures Deleting the Last ShotMode Description Using the FlashFlash Lamp When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may light Red-eye ReductionBlur warning may be displayed 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 One-Touch Portrait Mode Press Button Icon is displayedTake picture Face-Priority AFOne-Touch Portrait Menu Option DescriptionExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene mode The following scenes are available Scene ModeScene and Scene Assist Modes Setting Icons Following scenes are availableParty/Indoor Beach/SnowDusk/Dawn Night LandscapeClose Up MuseumTaking Pictures for a Panorama Panorama AssistRight Bottom To top To left 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 Movies Recording MoviesRecording Movies More on MoviesMovie Menu Movie OptionsFollowing options are available OptionAuto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeElectronic VR Single AFFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Movie PlaybackControl Voice Recordings Making a Voice RecordingFile number Cording will end automatically after ﬁveSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le size Voice Recording MenuVoice Recordings Volume † Progress indicatorPlaying Voice Recordings HighlightCopying Voice Recordings Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackDeleting Pictures PressTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Cropped CopyPlayback zoom display Picture in 3 × Cropped CopiesEnhancing Contrast D-Lighting Conﬁrmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copyLighting See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copiesVoice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosViewing Pictures by Date Calendar/List by DateList-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a list Display playback mode menuHighlight List By Date Print set Slide show Delete ProtectCalendar mode Viewing PicturesView other pictures taken View playback menu Small picPictmotion by muvee Creating a Pictmotion MovieView Pictmotion Highlight All imagesTo create a custom Pictmotion movie All images Conﬁrm oﬀChoose date Conﬁrm on YesPictmotion Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictureProject Viewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movieConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installedViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMarking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer ButtonChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Disconnecting the CameraPictureProject Button Printing Pictures Via USB Other Ways to Print PicturesPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Print set DateConnecting the Printer TorHighlight option and press Printing Pictures One at a TimePaper Size Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Dpof printingHighlight Print selected Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set ImageLink ImageLinkWireless Transfer and Printing Connecting to a Wireless NetworkAd-hoc peer-to-peer network ChannelSettings Conﬁguring the CameraChoose one of the following options IngIf the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not Installed Dialog at right will be displayed click NextNing Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialog Setup typeOn. Click Next to proceed 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 Connecting to the Network Display shooting mode menuAuto Power Oﬀ Display proﬁle list HighlightWireless Transfer Wireless Status LED Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another modeButton Wireless Printing PD-10 Wireless Printer AdapterSaving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer PressingImage Mode Current setting is shown by an icon in the displayShooting Menu Settings Menu GuidePreset White Balance Highlight White bal. presetPreset White Balance White BalanceExp. + ContinuousSingle Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyBest Shot Selector BSS SensitivityAF Area Mode Choose where the camera focusesColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePlayback Options The Playback Menu Print SetPrint set Complete operation. Conﬁrmation Message may be displayedSlide Show DeleteProtect Transfer MarkingSmall Pic CopySuited to television playback Suited to display on web pagesBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Default SettingsMenus Choose how menus are displayedClock Battery Welcome ScreenDate Set camera clock to current date and time see belowTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Monitor Settings Photo InfoFollowing display options are available DisplayDate Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are takenDate Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowSound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsAF Assist Blur WarningReset all Format Memory/ Format CardLanguage InterfaceOptional Accessories Technical NotesApproved Memory Cards 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 chemicalsDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesStorage Not ButFormat Camera Replace card Cording picture Card Insert new memory cardLens error No wireless Proﬁ les Create proﬁ leIng Oﬀ and reconnecting cable Computer or access pointProblem Solution TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Using ﬂ ash Use ﬂ ashWhite balance does not match light source ModeFor Continuous Mode Check that correct proﬁ le is selected Adapter or access pointChoose correct video mode USB cable is not correctly connectedAppendix Supported StandardsTime Zones 100Default Setting Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualityRestrictions on Camera Settings Image File and Folder Names Originals IdentiﬁerCopies Identiﬁer Copies 44, 45Speciﬁcations Wireless Standards Access protocolsPower sources Battery lifeRated input Rated capacityRated output Length of cordIndex 107Monitor settings 108 -!