Nikon S6 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu, Menus, Choose how menus are displayed, Quick Startup

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

To display the setup menu, select SET UP or from the shooting ( 74), playback ( 80), scene ( 26), movie ( 36), one-touch portrait ( 25), or voice recording menus ( 40). See page 17 for more on using the menus. Settings remain in eﬀect until reset ( 89).

Option	Description
Menus	Choose how menus are displayed.	83
Quick startup	Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound.	83
Welcome screen	Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.	84
Date	Set clock and choose home and destination time zones.	84
Monitor settings	Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style.	86
Date imprint	Imprint date or birthday counter on pictures.	87
AF assist	Enable or disable AF assist illumination.	88
Sound settings	Adjust sound and volume settings.	88
Blur warning	Turn blur warning on or oﬀ.	88
Auto oﬀ	Choose when monitor will turn oﬀ to save power.	88
Format memory/	Format internal memory or memory card.	89
Format card
Language	Choose language for camera menus and messages.	89
Interface	Adjust settings for connection to television or computer.	89
Reset all	Restore camera settings to default values.	89
Firmware version	Display camera ﬁ rmware version.	89

Menus

Choose how menus are displayed.

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Quick Startup

Choose On to disable the welcome screen ( 84) and start-up sound. The camera will be ready for shooting as soon as it is turned on.

Default Settings

See the Appendix for information on setup menu defaults ( 101).

The Setup Menu

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Contents $4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Introduction First Steps Camera Operations Wireless Transfer and PrintingMenu Guide Technical Notes Basic Photography and PlaybackTurn 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 Wireless Transfer and Printing Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersMenu Guide ViiEN-EL8 rechargeable battery Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesTechnical Notes 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 Rotate highlight Press center select Rotary Multi SelectorPress up or down Menu HelpMode Button Shooting ModesPlayback Modes Playback MonitorNumber of exposures 103Current frame number COOL-STATION and AC Adapter USB connectorCOOL-STATION Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used toCamera AC AdapterClosecover the battery-chamber/memory card slot Inserting the BatteryRemoving the Battery First StepsMH-62 Battery Charger Charging the BatteryInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Be formatted when this switch is in the lock positionRemoving Memory Cards Auto Power oﬀ Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on Playback ModeCamera Operations Turning the Camera on and OﬀZoom Digital zoom is in eﬀectDigital Zoom During Recording Focus and Shutter ReleaseHighlight mode Using MenusHighlight menu item Highlight optionMode Basic Photography and PlaybackTurn the camera on Holding the CameraViewing Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeDeleting Unwanted Pictures Deleting the Last ShotUsing the Flash Mode DescriptionFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightBlur warning may be displayed 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 Press Button Icon is displayed One-Touch Portrait ModeTake picture Face-Priority AFOption Description One-Touch Portrait MenuExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene Mode Scene mode The following scenes are availableScene and Scene Assist Modes Following scenes are available Setting IconsParty/Indoor Beach/SnowNight Landscape Dusk/DawnClose Up MuseumPanorama Assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaRight Bottom To top To left Left toPanorama 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 mode Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance betweenAF-assist available Recording Movies MoviesRecording Movies More on MoviesMovie Options Movie MenuFollowing options are available OptionChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Auto-focus ModeElectronic VR Single AFMovie Playback Full-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a iconControl Making a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsFile number Cording will end automatically after ﬁveVoice Recording Menu Select High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le sizeVoice Recordings Progress indicator Volume †Playing Voice Recordings HighlightCopying Voice Recordings Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraDeleting Pictures PressCreating a Cropped Copy Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback zoom display Picture in 3 × Cropped CopiesConﬁrmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copy Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copiesRecording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosCalendar/List by Date Viewing Pictures by DateDisplay playback mode menu List-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a listHighlight List By Date Print set Slide show Delete ProtectViewing Pictures Calendar modeView other pictures taken View playback menu Small picCreating a Pictmotion Movie Pictmotion by muveeView Pictmotion Highlight All imagesAll images Conﬁrm oﬀ To create a custom Pictmotion movieChoose date Conﬁrm on YesOther Options Steps 1 and 7 on PictmotionPictureProject Highlight movie Viewing Pictmotion MoviesStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPictureProject Transfer Button Marking Pictures for TransferDisconnecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a ComputerPictureProject Button Other Ways to Print Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Print set DateTor Connecting the PrinterPrinting Pictures One at a Time Highlight option and pressPaper Size Printing Selected Pictures Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Dpof printingCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Highlight Print selectedPrint Set ImageLink ImageLinkConnecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Transfer and PrintingAd-hoc peer-to-peer network ChannelConﬁguring the Camera SettingsChoose one of the following options IngDialog at right will be displayed click Next If the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not InstalledSetup type Ning Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialogOn. Click Next to proceed RationProﬁles Ad-hoc ModeWindows Select a printer from the pull-down down menu Enter TCP/IP settings 69 and click NextWireless Network Settings MAC Address FilteringPort Numbers Display shooting mode menu Connecting to the NetworkAuto Power Oﬀ Display proﬁle list HighlightWireless Transfer Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another mode Wireless Status LEDButton PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Wireless PrintingSaving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer PressingCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Image ModeShooting Menu Settings Menu GuideHighlight White bal. preset Preset White BalancePreset White Balance White BalanceContinuous Exp. +Single Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographySensitivity Best Shot Selector BSSChoose where the camera focuses AF Area ModeColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePrint Set Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint set Complete operation. Conﬁrmation Message may be displayedDelete Slide ShowProtect Transfer MarkingCopy Small PicSuited to television playback Suited to display on web pagesDefault Settings Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Choose how menus are displayedWelcome Screen Clock BatteryDate Set camera clock to current date and time see belowTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Photo Info Monitor SettingsFollowing display options are available DisplayImprint date information on pictures as they are taken Date ImprintDate Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowAdjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAF Assist Blur WarningFormat Memory/ Format Card Reset allLanguage InterfaceTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock InsertHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the CameraDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningError Messages Display Problem SolutionStorage But NotFormat Camera Replace card Cording picture Card Insert new memory cardNo wireless Proﬁ les Create proﬁ le Lens errorIng Oﬀ and reconnecting cable Computer or access pointTroubleshooting Problem SolutionElectronically Controlled Cameras Use ﬂ ash Using ﬂ ashWhite balance does not match light source ModeFor Continuous Adapter or access point Mode Check that correct proﬁ le is selectedChoose correct video mode USB cable is not correctly connectedSupported Standards AppendixTime Zones 100Default Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound Quality SettingRestrictions on Camera Settings Originals Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesCopies Identiﬁer Copies 44, 45Speciﬁcations Access protocols Wireless StandardsPower sources Battery lifeRated capacity Rated inputRated output Length of cord107 Index108 Monitor settings -!