Nikon S6 manual Using the Flash, Mode Description, Flash Lamp

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Using the Flash

The ﬂ ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following ﬂ ash modes are available:

	Mode	Description
	Auto	Flash ﬁ res automatically when lighting is poor.

	Auto with red-	Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).
	eye reduction	Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).
	eye reduction
	Flash Cancel (oﬀ )	Flash will not ﬁ re even when lighting is poor.
	Anytime Flash	Flash ﬁ res whenever picture is taken. Use to “ﬁ ll-in” (illuminate) shad-
	(ﬁ ll ﬂ ash)	ows and back-lit subjects.
	Slow sync	Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
	Slow sync	background at night or under dim light.
		background at night or under dim light.

Basic Photography and Playback

1	Flash	2	Flash
		Conﬁrm
			Conﬁrm
	Display ﬂash-mode menu.		Highlight mode.
3		Make selection (to exit without changing
3		mode, wait ﬁve seconds). Selection is shown

by icon in display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even when camera is oﬀ.

The Flash Lamp

The ﬂ ash lamp shows ﬂ ash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

•On (red): Flash will ﬁ re when picture is taken

•Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

•Oﬀ: Flash oﬀ or not required.

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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 ViiiIntroduction Before Taking Important PicturesLife-Long Learning Parts of the Camera Monitor 17, 74, 80 Attaching the Camera StrapAttach the strap as Shown at right Press up or down Rotary Multi SelectorRotate highlight Press center select Menu HelpMode Button Shooting ModesPlayback Modes Monitor PlaybackNumber of exposures 103Current 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 CardsWrite Protect Switch Be formatted when this switch is in the lock positionRemoving Memory Cards Camera Operations Turning the Camera on Playback ModeAuto Power oﬀ Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on and OﬀZoom Digital zoom is in eﬀectDigital 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 ShotUsing the Flash Mode DescriptionFlash 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 autoTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Display self-timer menuHighlight option Use to reduce blur Use for self-portraits Macro Close-up Mode Focuses continuously until shutter-releaseButton 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 Scene mode The following scenes are availableScene 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 mode Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance betweenAF-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 AFMovie Playback Full-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a iconControl File number Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Cording will end automatically after ﬁveVoice Recording Menu Select High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le sizeVoice 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 YesOther Options Steps 1 and 7 on PictmotionPictureProject 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 ButtonDisconnecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a ComputerPictureProject Button Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBOther Ways to Print Pictures Print set DateConnecting the Printer TorPrinting Pictures One at a Time Highlight option and pressPaper Size Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Dpof printingCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Highlight Print selectedPrint 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 menuWireless Network Settings MAC Address FilteringPort Numbers Auto Power Oﬀ Connecting to the NetworkDisplay shooting mode menu Display proﬁle list HighlightWireless Transfer Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another mode Wireless Status LEDButton 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 chemicalsError Messages Display Problem SolutionStorage 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 pointTroubleshooting Problem SolutionElectronically 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 Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound Quality SettingRestrictions 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 -!