Nikon 26335, COOLPIX S6300, COOLPIXS6300BLK, COOLPIXS6300RED, COOLPIXS6300SIL, S6300 C

E45

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

Reference Section

Autofocus Mode

Select how the camera focuses.

BAutofocus Mode Setting

Autofocus mode can be set independently for both subject tracking mode and A (auto) mode.

CAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording

Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (E64) in the movie menu.

Select A (auto) mode M d button M Autofocus mode

Option Description

ASingle AF

(default setting)

The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

BFull-time AF

The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release

button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The

sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera

focuses.

Contents

Main Page i ii Introduction Read This First Confirming the Package Contents iii About This Manual iv Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY Before Taking Important Pictures v Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices vi For Your Safety WARNINGS vii viii ix Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement CAUTIONS x xi Table of Contents xii xiii xiv xv Page Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera.............................................................2 Basic Operations..................................................................9 2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Page Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode 6 The Monitor Shooting Mode Page 8 Playback Mode Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 10 Using the Rotary Multi Selector The rotary multi selector is sometimes referred to as the multi selector in this manual. In Shooting Mode In Playback Mode When Displaying Menus C Shooting mode Playback mode TabsTabs 12 Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items Page Page The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 2 B 3 17 B Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 2 3 19 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery B C Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 B B Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 2 remaining. Battery level indicator Number of Exposures Remaining C Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 When settings are finished, the lens extends and t he camera switches to shooting mode. Daylight Saving Time C Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 2 3 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes C 28 Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 2 C 29 Using the Zoom C 30 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. 2 the way down. Step 4 Focus and Shoot B C 32 Step 5 Play Back Images 1 2 display. C 33 Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 2 3 B C 1 2 C Page Shooting Features 38 Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings A (Auto) Mode Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed. A (Auto) Mode Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) C Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page Page Page Page B Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Page 53 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) 1 frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile. 2 Page Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed. 57 Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) 1 2 picture. Page Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu When using s subject tracking mode, the following settings can be changed. Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) B Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor Available Features 62 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 2 mode and press the k button. 3 C 63 C 64 Using the Self-timer 1 2 n2s and press the k button. 3 shutter-release button halfway. 4 1 2 3 B C 66 1 compensation). 2 compensation value. 3 Default Settings Default settings for scene modes are described below. B Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) C Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously B Using Face Detection Using Face Detection B Using Skin Softening B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 Playback Features Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes 1 2 3 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 B 85 Using ViewNX 2 2 3 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. C Page Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 88 Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 2 movie recording. 3 B C Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Playing Back Movies B General Camera Setup 94 General Camera Setup The Setup Menu The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Page Page E1 E Reference Section Shooting Playback Movies 1 Shooting with Easy Panorama 2 3 E3 4 the four directions, and begin shooting. Example of camera movement B E4 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Using 3D Photography 1 2 3 4 E6 B E7 Favorit e Pic tures Mode Adding Images to Albums 1 choose an image and press H to display y. 2 album and press the k button. B 1 choose an image and press H to display y. 2 B Changing the Favorites Album Icon 1 2 3 B E10 Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories E11 B E12 List by Date Mode B E13 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence E14 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) B C E15 Deleting Images in a Sequence E16 Editing Still Images Editing Features B E17 C E18 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Use the multi selector to select OK and press the k button. E19 1 degree of softening and press the k button. 2 B p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 2 E21 3 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image 1 desired copy size and press the k button. 2 1 2 3 4 the k button. A cropped copy is created. C 1 2 E24 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 3 See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 camera. B Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) B C Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 3 4 B E27 1 image and press the k button. 2 3 nine) and press the k button. 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 press the d button. 2 4 DPOF printing and press the k button. E30 5 C E31 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) 1 multi selector to choose Movie options, and then press the k button. 2 then press the k button. See Movie Options (E62) for more information. 4 recording. 5 E33 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) B C Editing Movies 1 2 3 4 5 6 The edited movie is saved. B E36 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) B 1 2 3 4 5 Continuous Shooting Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector). E39 B E40 C Press down halfway Press down all the way C Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing all the way E41 ISO Sensitivity B E42 Color Options B E43 AF Area Mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. E44 B E45 Select how the camera focuses. C E46 The Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Smile Timer E47 Blink Proof E48 The Subject Tracking Menu Face Priority Tracking E49 The Playback Menu a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) 1 2 copies (up to nine) of each. E50 3 and shooting information. Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon during playback. B E51 B List by date modeFavorite pictures mode or auto sort mode Page E53 b Slide Show 1 press the k button. 2 3 B d Protect E55 The Image Selection Screen 1 select an image. 2 specify the number of copies). 3 B E57 E Voice Memo Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos E58 B h E59 Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 option to which images are copied and press the k button. 2 B E60 C E61 C Sequence Display Options NChoose Key Picture E62 The Movie Menu Movie Options Normal Speed Movie Options E63 The Movie Menu Open with HS Footage E64 Wind Noise Reduction E65 The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E66 Time Zone and Date 1 2 E67 3 The travel destination screen is displayed. 4 time zone. C C E69 Monitor Settings Set the options below. E70 Photo Info E71 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) B C Press the d button M z tab M Print date E72 Vibration Reduction B E73 Motion Detection B E74 AF Assist Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. B E75 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B E76 Auto Off C E77 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards B E78 Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. E79 TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. C E80 Charge by Computer B E81 C E82 Blink Warning B E83 The Blink Warning Screen E84 Eye-Fi Upload C E85 Filmstrip B E86 Reset All Scene Mode Shooting Menu E87 Special effects mode Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu E88 Page E90 File and Folder Names E91 Optional Accessories E92 Error Messages E93 E94 E95 E96 Technical Notes and Index F2 Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera B Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F3 B The Battery Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F4 Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards F5 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage F6 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F7 F8 Characteristics of Digital Cameras Shooting Issues Troubleshooting F9 F10 F11 Playback Issues F12 F13 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6300 Digital Camera F14 F15 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P B F16 Supported Standards F17 Index Symbols Numerics A B F18 D E F H F19 J L M N F20 S T U V

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Models: 26335 COOLPIX S6300 COOLPIXS6300BLK COOLPIXS6300RED COOLPIXS6300SIL S6300

E45

Select how the camera focuses.