Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic camera operations.

Parts of the Camera	2
The Camera Body	2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode	4
Controls Used in Playback Mode	5
The Monitor	6
Basic Operations	9
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode	9
Using the Rotary Multi Selector	10
Using Menus (the dButton)	11
Attaching the Camera Strap	12

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13).

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Nikon COOLPIXS9300BLK, S9200 manual Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations, Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark Information Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Icon About This ManualIii Other Information Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Keep out of reach of children Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Vii Observe caution when handling the battery Flash ViiiUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Coolpix S9300 Coolpix S9200 Following apply only to users in European countries ModificationsInterface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Location name data of this camera Using the camera overseasSet the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off Table of Contents Xiii Table of Contents Xiv E33 E27E28 E31 Xvi Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeParts of the Camera Basic Operations USB/audio/video output Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting ModeCamera and Basic Operations 102, E83 Eye-Fi communicationMovie options normal Playback Mode Selecting Images for Playback Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Basic Operations When Using Playback Mode Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Using Shooting Mode When Displaying Menus Shooting menu Using Menus the dButtonTab Selects the playback mode A78 If a Tab Is Not Displayed Selecting Menu Items Switching Between TabsWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Attaching the Camera Strap Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Battery rechargeable Li-ion Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryCamera cannot be turned on AC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the cameraCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery Level Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeSee The Monitor A6 for more information Auto mode A36 Shoot with basic camera operations Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Shooting Mode USpecial effects mode A57 Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button all the way When a face is detectedWhen a face is not detected Focus and Shoot To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Autofocus Displaying Shooting Information Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Press the multi selector Hor Ito select Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features A auto mode, the following option settings can be changed AAuto ModeChanging AAuto Mode Settings Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Auto ModeSubject tracking Black and white copy a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesView a Description Help Information of Each Scene XScene auto selector A39 Characteristics of Each Scene Mode Changing Scene Mode SettingsScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night landscape Backlighting YMdSports YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held YMh Sunset YMf Party/indoorYMi Dusk/dawn YMu Food YMm Fireworks show YMl Museum Zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position Single One picture is captured at a time Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionOFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter Your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Viewing 3D PhotographyYMs 3D photography Camera cannot record 3D movies Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesShooting ends Releasing the Shutter Manually Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsSmart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Using Skin Softening See Continuous Menu A55 for more information Continuous Shooting Mode Burst ShootingWhen AF area mode is set to Face priority default Frame the subject and shoot Continuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting Changing Continuous Shooting Mode SettingsImages Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode Continuous Shooting Options Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu Pre-shooting Cache Special Effects Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Special Effect Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSlider Available Functions Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorNSelf-timer a MFlash mode a Effective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesPress H m flash mode on the multi selector Frame the subject and take a picture Auto flash U auto, V auto with redeye Raising the FlashLowering the Flash Available Flash Modes Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode Setting Press the shutter-release button all Way Using the Self-timerSelf-timer n10s and n2s are not available Self-timer starts, and the number Memory even if the camera is turned off Using Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode icon F is displayed Use the multi selector as explained below Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hueSelector Switches between Brightness Exp. + Operating the Creative Slider Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Creative Slider Settings Using the Histogram Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Press the kbutton to apply Compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress K o exposure compensation on the multi selector Press the multi selector to select a compensation value List of the Default Settings A41 Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode ExposureA60 A63 A64 A68 XA39 A40 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode R3264×2448 Changing the Image Size Image ModeNumber of Exposures Remaining P4608×3456 Shot Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySome shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Mode is set to Subject tracking Focusing on the Subject Faces Using Face DetectionFocusing on the Subject Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Position the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback Features Play A30 Switching Between Playback ModesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press the kbuttonSee Favorite Pictures Mode E9 for more information Auto sort mode Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuYou can configure the following functions Effects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Hdmi mini connector Type C Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterInsert the plug straight Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection Recording and Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Press the b e movie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the b e movie-record button to start Movie recording Recording Movies Functions Available in Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthRecording HS High Speed Movies Following option settings can be changed Press the kbutton to play back a movie Press the cplayback button to select playback modeAdjusting the volume Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Press the dbutton Mz GPS options tab A11 Mgps options Starting GPS Data RecordingSelect On and press the kbutton Press the dbutton Starting GPS Data Recording Pictures with Recorded Position Information Off ChangingtheGPSorElectronicCompassSettingsGPSOptionsMenu Card using End log in Create log General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Photography Setup Menu100 Hand-held selected, Easy panorama or 3D 101 Setup Menu 102 Shooting Menu Playing and Deleting Images Captured UsingConnecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV For a Auto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode XWide Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing BackTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama WNormal Example of moving the camera When the guide showing the shooting point reachesEnd, the shooting ends Guide Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing BackViewing Easy Panorama Scroll Following operations can be performed with the playback Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter Using 3D PhotographyFrame the subject Press the shutter-release button to take First picture Taking 3D Pictures Using 3D Photography Sequence Display Options Sports A42 or Continuous in the Pet portrait A48 scene modePlaying Images in a Sequence Or Continuous H 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu A55 Sequence, including the image that is displayed Are deleted Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence Erase entire sequence All images Use the multi selector to choose the album to Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums Which the images will be added and press the kbutton Playing Back Images in Albums Favorite Pictures ModeE10 Removing Images From Albums To cancel removal, select NoE11 Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton Changing the Favorites Album IconE12 Press the kbutton to play back images in the selected Auto Sort ModeE13 Use the multi selector to select a category and then Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoor Auto Sort Mode CategoriesAuto Sort Mode E14 E15 List by Date Mode Miniature effect and Painting Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images E16 Original Pictures and Edited Copies E17Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE18 Confirm the results Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonE20 E21 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageConfirm the result and press the kbutton Desired copy size, and press the kbutton Image Size ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton E22 E23 When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E24 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE25 Printing Pictures E26 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Choose Paper size and press the kbutton Printing Individual ImagesBe printed, and press the kbutton Choose Copies and press the kbutton Printing starts Printing Multiple ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Choose Start print and press the kbutton Numeral indicating the number of copies to be E29Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum Number of copies up to nine per picture Monitor display returns to that shown in step E30Paper Size Print all images Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point Edited movie is saved To cancel the saving, choose NoEditing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Editing Movies E32 BPreset manual White Balance Adjusting HueShooting Menu for AAuto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode Option Description AAuto default setting Press the k button to measure the white balance value Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button Choose Measure Metering Area Matrix defaultMetering E35 ISO Sensitivity Continuous ShootingE36 E37 AF Area ModeYou can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus E38 If the camera focuses on the focus area when Using Subject TrackingPress the kbutton to cancel the registration Subject E39 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E40 Skin Softening Image Mode Image Size and QualitySmile Timer Smart Portrait Menu Smart Portrait Menu Off default setting Disables blink proofBlink Proof E42 E43 Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Choose the pictures up to a maximum Playback Menu E44 Deleting All Print Orders Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort modeList by date mode E45 Choose End or Restart BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start, Slide show begins Protect Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtectE47 Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Follow the procedure described below to select imagesImage Selection Screen Press Hor Ito set on or OFF images or the number of copies Rotated Clockwise FRotate ImageE49 Rotated Counterclockwise Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E51 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MhCopyHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k button Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture E52 E53 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed Movies Movie Menu Open with HS FootageHS Movies E54 E55 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the b e movie-record button to start recording Press the b e movie-record button to end recording Min Fast motion playback No sound E56HS Movie 10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound E57 Wind Noise Reduction GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only GPS SettingsE58 E59 Updating the A-GPS FileGPS Options Coolpix S9300 only POI Display E60 Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MCreate log When log recording is completed, select EndCreate Log Record the Log of Moving Information E61 Log Data Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE62 To Erase Log Data Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MView log View LogTo Erase Log Data E63 E64 Electronic Compass E65 E66 Welcome Screen Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Time Zone and DateE67 Hour minute Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Press K Time Zones E69 Photo info Monitor SettingsE70 Displayed before recording movies Reference Section E71Addition to information shown with Auto info above, the movie frame is Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE72 Print date and Print order E73 Well as when shooting still imagesOff Vibration Reduction is not enabled Vibration Reduction Motion Detection When AF area mode is set to Subject trackingE74 E75 AF Assist Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomE76 Auto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Setting Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting the Internal Memory Hdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV E79 E80 Charge by Computer Charge Lamp E81 E82 Portrait A42 Night portrait when Tripod is selected A43Blink Warning Did someone blink? Screen Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi Upload E83 Basic Shooting Functions Reset AllFilmstrip E84 E85 Movie Menu Setup MenuE86 Special Effects Menu Others E87 Press the dbutton A11 Mz tab MFirmware version Firmware VersionE88 Displays the current camera firmware version E89 File and Folder NamesSelected images E90 E91 Optional Accessories Display Cause/Solution Error MessagesE92 Format card? Error MessagesYes Backup the data to a computer before formatting E93 E94 Whether the memory card is inserted E95 E96 Caring for the Camera Data Coolpix S9300 only TroubleshootingSpecifications Caring for the Products Camera Caring for the Products Caring for the Products Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage Terms and Conditions Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name Governing Law. The above terms Greece Hungary Italy Behörden entnommenGreat Britain 2010 F10 Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues See Error Messages E92 for more information F12 TroubleshootingBElectronically Controlled Cameras F13 Shooting Issues F14 F15 Playback Issues F16 E27 F17Cannot select Printer to select paper size Paper size with F18 GPS Coolpix S9300 only F19 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S9300/S9200 Digital Camera 4000 1/120 s Continuous H 120 fps SpecificationsFireworks show scene mode F20 F21 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F22 Supported Standards F23 SymbolsIndex Numerics F24 F25 Subject tracking E38, E39 Sunset h F26Telephoto zoom 27 Thumbnail playback F27 Nikon Corporation FX2B0211

Nikon COOLPIXS9300BLK, COOLPIXS9300SIL, S9200 manual Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations

Models: S9300 S9200 COOLPIXS9300SIL COOLPIXS9300BLK

Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations