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Introduction
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Confirming the Package Contents
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About This Manual
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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
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
COOLPIX S9300 COOLPIX S9200
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CAUTIONS
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<Important> Notes on GPS/electronic compass (COOLPIX S9300 only)
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Table of Cont ent s
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Table of Contents
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Table of Cont ent s
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
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Basic Operations.....................................................9
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
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Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Shooting Mode
When Using Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
Using Menus (the d Button)
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Shooting mode Playback mode
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z
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Attaching the Camera Strap
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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2
B
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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2
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.
3
then disconnect the USB cable.
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C
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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2
B
3
B
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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2
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4
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6
button.
After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed.
Daylight Saving Time
is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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2
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
1
until you feel resistance.
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
B
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Step 5 Play Back Images
1
2
C
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Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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3
B
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
A (Auto) Mode
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
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Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene Mode
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)
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smile.
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B
C
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Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
In smart portrait mode, the following option settings can be changed.
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B
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Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting)
Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous series of images.
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the settings in the continuous menu.
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B
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Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings
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Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu
Continuous Shooting (Options)
Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting)
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
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Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Functions
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.
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mode and press the k button.
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Raising the Flash
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
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Using the Self-timer
Off
100) to
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and press the k button.
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4
way.
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selector.
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the k button.
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to select y and press the k button.
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Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)
Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)
B
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multi selector.
2
compensation value.
3
List of the Default Settings
The default settings in scene mode are described below.
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.
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Focusing on the Subject
Focusing on the Subject
Using Face Detection
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Focus Lock
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2
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4
Playback Features
Playback Features
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Playback Features
press the k button or K.
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
You can configure the following functions.
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
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B
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Using ViewNX 2
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3
Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (D movie-record) button.
In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
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screen.
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2
movie recording.
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b ( e
B
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Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)
The following option settings can be changed.
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Playing Back Movies
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playback mode.
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Adjusting the volume
Press the zoom control g/f (A2) during playback.
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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GPS reception
Point of interest (POI) information
Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu)
The following option settings can be changed in the GPS options menu.
Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu)
General Camera Setup
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
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E Reference Section
Shooting
Playback
Menu
Additional Information
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back)
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of the four directions to start shooting.
Example of moving the camera
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Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)
Using 3D Photography
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2
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B
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Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)
Playing Images in a Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
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3
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Playing Back Images in Albums
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Removing Images From Albums
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3
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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2
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Auto Sort Mode
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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List by Date Mode
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button.
ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press the multi selector H or I to choose OK,
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setting level, and press the k button.
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filter effect type, and press the k button.
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gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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desired copy size, and press the k button.
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the k button.
A new cropped copy is created.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details.
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camera.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
B
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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4
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Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
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k button.
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
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B
The Shooting Menu (for
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(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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Continuous Shooting
ISO Sensitivity
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.
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Using Subject Tracking
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tracking, and press the k button.
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3
take the picture.
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Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
Skin Softening
Smile Timer
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Blink Proof
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The Playback Menu
aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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images, and press the k button.
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and number of copies (up to nine per picture).
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date and shooting information.
Pictures with the print orders are recognized by the w icon displayed in playback mode.
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List by date mode
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Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
List by date mode
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press the k button.
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3
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dProtect
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The Image Selection Screen
Follow the procedure described below to select images.
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choose the desired image.
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number of copies).
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E Voice Memo
Use the cameras microphone to record voice memos for pictures.
Recording Voice Memos
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hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.
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the copy screen, and press the k button.
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B
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CSequence Display Options
xChoose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
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Open with HS Footage
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
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(E54), and press the k button.
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2
recording.
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Autofocus Mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)
GPS Settings
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Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information)
This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information).
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Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information)
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The log data is saved to a memory card.
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View Log
To Erase Log Data
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Electronic Compass
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
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Time Zone and Date
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Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
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k button.
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4
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Monitor Settings
Photo info
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (A6).
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Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Print date
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Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim.
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Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom.
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
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Language
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TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.
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Charge by Computer
Auto (default setting)
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Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Charge by computer
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Blink Warning
The Did someone blink? Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
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Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Eye-Fi upload
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Filmstrip
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Reset All
is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values. Basic Shooting Functions
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Shooting Menu/Continuous Shooting Menu
Scene Mode
Night landscape Menu Backlighting Menu Smart Portrait Menu
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Special Effects Menu Movie Menu
Setup Menu
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9300 only)
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File and Folder Names
DSCN0001.JPG
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Optional Accessories
Contents (Aii) for more information.)
necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
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Error Messages
Q
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Technical Notes and Index
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Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Products
The Camera
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The Battery
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Charging AC Adapter
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The Memory Cards
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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)
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Notices related to licensed software copyright holders.
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Shooting Issues
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F15
Playback Issues
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F17
F18
GPS (COOLPIX S9300 only)
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S9300/S9200 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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B
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D
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G
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M
N
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P
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