Nikon S6 manual Feature a landmark in the background

Page 43

Portrait Assist: Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits.

PORTRAIT

 

No guides are displayed. Camera sets focus

 

and exposure for subject in center focus area.

 

 

Portrait Left

 

Compose shot with subject in left or right half

Portrait Right

 

of frame.

 

 

Portrait Close-up

Compose shot with face in top half of frame.

Portrait Couple

 

Compose shot with two subjects side-by-

 

side.

 

 

Portrait Figure

 

Compose shot in “tall” orientation.

 

 

 

* AF-assist available in PORTRAIT mode.

† Camera sets focus and exposure for subject in framing guides.

Landscape Assist: Use for vivid landscapes or portraits that

*

OFF OFF OFF

*

OFF OFF OFF OFF

feature a landmark in the background.

 

No guides are displayed. Use to focus on dis-

LANDSCAPE

tant objects through foreground objects such

 

as windows or a screen of branches.

Scenic View

Compose shot with sky in top third of frame.

Match skyline with wavy yellow guide.

 

 

Photograph buildings. Framing grid helps

Architecture

keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the

 

frame.

Group Right

Compose shots with landmark to left or right

of portrait subjects. Camera sets focus and ex-

 

Group Left

posure for portrait subjects.

* In Group Right and Group Left modes, fl ash mode is automatically set to AUTO; other modes can be selected.

Camera focuses at infi nity. Focus indicator (16) is always displayed in green when shut- ter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not al- ways be in focus.

Scene and Scene Assist Modes

33

Image 43
Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Basic Photography and Playback Wireless Transfer and PrintingIntroduction First Steps Camera Operations Menu Guide Technical NotesTurn 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 Vii Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersWireless Transfer and Printing Menu GuideViii Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL8 rechargeable battery Technical NotesBefore Taking Important Pictures IntroductionLife-Long Learning Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Monitor 17, 74, 80Attach the strap as Shown at right Menu Help Rotary Multi SelectorRotate highlight Press center select Press up or downShooting Modes Mode ButtonPlayback Modes Playback Monitor103 Number of exposuresCurrent frame number Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to USB connectorCOOL-STATION and AC Adapter COOL-STATIONCamera AC AdapterFirst Steps Inserting the BatteryClosecover the battery-chamber/memory card slot Removing the BatteryMH-62 Battery Charger Charging the BatteryInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsBe formatted when this switch is in the lock position Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on Playback ModeAuto Power off Stand-by Mode Camera OperationsDigital zoom is in effect ZoomDigital Zoom During Recording Focus and Shutter ReleaseHighlight option Using MenusHighlight mode Highlight menu itemHolding the Camera Basic Photography and PlaybackMode Turn the camera onDeleting the Last Shot Press the button again to return to shooting modeViewing Pictures Deleting Unwanted PicturesMode Description Using the FlashFlash Lamp About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded auto When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightRed-eye Reduction Blur warning may be displayedDisplay 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 Face-Priority AF One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Take picturePictures, positive values brighter pictures One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Exp. +Scene mode The following scenes are available Scene ModeScene and Scene Assist Modes Beach/Snow Setting IconsFollowing scenes are available Party/IndoorMuseum Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Close UpLeft to Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Right Bottom To top To leftPanorama 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 Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between Night Portrait modeAF-assist available More on Movies MoviesRecording Movies Recording MoviesOption Movie MenuMovie Options Following options are availableSingle AF Auto-focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Electronic VRFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Movie PlaybackControl Cording will end automatically after five Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording File numberSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced fi le size Voice Recording MenuVoice Recordings Highlight Volume †Progress indicator Playing Voice RecordingsCopying Voice Recordings Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Deleting PicturesCropped Copies Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCreating a Cropped Copy Playback zoom display Picture in 3 ×See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Enhancing Contrast D-LightingConfirmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copy LightingDeleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosCalendar/List by Date Viewing Pictures by DatePrint set Slide show Delete Protect List-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a listDisplay playback mode menu Highlight List By DateSmall pic Calendar modeViewing Pictures View other pictures taken View playback menuHighlight All images Pictmotion by muveeCreating a Pictmotion Movie View PictmotionYes To create a custom Pictmotion movieAll images Confirm off Choose date Confirm onPictmotion Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictureProject Highlight movie Viewing Pictmotion MoviesViewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Viewing Pictures on TVPictureProject Transfer Button Marking Pictures for TransferChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Disconnecting the CameraPictureProject Button Print set Date Printing Pictures Via USBOther Ways to Print Pictures Printing the Date of Recording on PicturesTor Connecting the PrinterHighlight option and press Printing Pictures One at a TimePaper Size Dpof printing Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in StepHighlight Print selected Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set ImageLink ImageLinkChannel Wireless Transfer and PrintingConnecting to a Wireless Network Ad-hoc peer-to-peer networkIng SettingsConfiguring the Camera Choose one of the following optionsDialog at right will be displayed click Next If the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not InstalledRation Ning Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialogSetup type On. Click Next to proceedProfiles Ad-hoc ModeWindows Select a printer from the pull-down down menu Enter TCP/IP settings 69 and click NextMAC Address Filtering Wireless Network SettingsPort Numbers Display profile list Highlight Connecting to the NetworkDisplay shooting mode menu Auto Power OffWireless Transfer Wireless Status LED Camera off or press the button and select another modeButton Pressing Wireless PrintingPD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Saving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & TransferMenu Guide Image ModeCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Shooting Menu SettingsWhite Balance Preset White BalanceHighlight White bal. preset Preset White BalanceMulti-shot Exp. +Continuous SingleInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographySensitivity Best Shot Selector BSSMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome AF Area ModeChoose where the camera focuses Color OptionsComplete operation. Confirmation Message may be displayed Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint Set Print setTransfer Marking Slide ShowDelete ProtectSuited to display on web pages Small PicCopy Suited to television playbackChoose how menus are displayed Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuDefault Settings MenusSet camera clock to current date and time see below Clock BatteryWelcome Screen DateTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Display Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Following display options are availableSample date counter time stamps are shown below Date ImprintImprint date information on pictures as they are taken Date CounterBlur Warning Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings AF AssistInterface Reset allFormat Memory/ Format Card LanguageImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock Insert Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes Approved Memory CardsHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the CameraDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesStorage Cording picture Card Insert new memory card NotBut Format Camera Replace cardComputer or access point Lens errorNo wireless Profi les Create profi le Ing Off and reconnecting cableProblem Solution TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Mode Using fl ashUse fl ash White balance does not match light sourceFor Continuous USB cable is not correctly connected Mode Check that correct profi le is selectedAdapter or access point Choose correct video mode100 AppendixSupported Standards Time ZonesDefault Setting Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualityRestrictions on Camera Settings Copies 44, 45 Image File and Folder NamesOriginals Identifier Copies IdentifierSpecifications Battery life Wireless StandardsAccess protocols Power sourcesLength of cord Rated inputRated capacity Rated output107 Index108 Monitor settings -!