Nikon S6 Auto-focus Mode, Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode, Electronic VR, Single AF

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Auto-focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Option

Description

 

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and

Single AF

locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera

 

focusing from interfering with recording.

Full-time AF

Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when shutter-release button

is not pressed.

 

Electronic VR

Choose On to reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except Time- lapse movie. An electronic VR indicator is displayed in the monitor when elec- tronic VR is on ( 6–7).

Movies

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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 NotesLife-Long Learning IntroductionBefore Taking Important Pictures Parts of the Camera Attach the strap as Shown at right Monitor 17, 74, 80Attaching the Camera Strap Menu Help Rotary Multi SelectorRotate highlight Press center select Press up or downPlayback Modes Mode ButtonShooting Modes Playback MonitorCurrent frame number Number of exposures103 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 CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchBe formatted when this switch is in the lock position Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on Playback ModeAuto Power off Stand-by Mode Camera OperationsDigital Zoom ZoomDigital zoom is in effect 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 PicturesFlash Lamp Using the FlashMode Description About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded auto When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightRed-eye Reduction Blur warning may be displayedHighlight 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 Face-Priority AF One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Take picturePictures, positive values brighter pictures One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Exp. +Scene and Scene Assist Modes Scene ModeScene mode The following scenes are available 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 AF-assist available Night Portrait modeNight Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between 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 VRControl Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Cording will end automatically after five Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording File numberVoice Recordings Voice Recording MenuSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced fi le size 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 onPictureProject Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictmotion 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 TransferPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Print set Date Printing Pictures Via USBOther Ways to Print Pictures Printing the Date of Recording on PicturesTor Connecting the PrinterPaper Size Printing Pictures One at a TimeHighlight option and press Dpof printing Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in StepPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetHighlight Print selected 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 NextPort Numbers Wireless Network SettingsMAC Address Filtering Display profile list Highlight Connecting to the NetworkDisplay shooting mode menu Auto Power OffWireless Transfer Button Camera off or press the button and select another modeWireless Status LED 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 CleaningStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution 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 cableElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Solution 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 Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualitySetting 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 -!