Reference Manual
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Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
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Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
Keep out of reach of children
Observe caution when handling the battery
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Use appropriate cables
CD-ROMs
Flash
Coolpix S9300 Coolpix S9200
Modifications
Interface Cables
Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York
Following apply only to users in European countries
Location name data of this camera
Using the camera overseas
Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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E33
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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Parts of the Camera
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Lens cover closed
USB/audio/video output
Parts of the Camera
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Camera and Basic Operations
102, E83
Eye-Fi communication
Movie options normal
Playback Mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Basic Operations
Selecting Images for Playback
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Shooting Mode
When Displaying Menus
When Using Playback Mode
Using Menus the dButton
Tab Selects the playback mode A78
If a Tab Is Not Displayed
Shooting menu
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Attaching the Camera Strap
Selecting Menu Items
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Battery rechargeable Li-ion
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Camera cannot be turned on
AC Power Source
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See The Monitor A6 for more information
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
USpecial effects mode A57
Auto mode A36 Shoot with basic camera operations
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
When a face is detected
When a face is not detected
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button all the way
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Displaying Shooting Information
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Play Back Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
Page
Shooting Features
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
A auto mode, the following option settings can be changed
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Auto Mode
Subject tracking
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
XScene auto selector A39
Black and white copy a
Characteristics of Each Scene Mode
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Night landscape
Backlighting
YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits
YMdSports
Hand-held
YMh Sunset
YMf Party/indoor
YMi Dusk/dawn
YMu Food
YMl Museum
YMm Fireworks show
Zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position
Single One picture is captured at a time
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter
Viewing 3D Photography
YMs 3D photography
Camera cannot record 3D movies
Your TV or monitor to ensure proper use
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Shooting ends
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Using Skin Softening
Continuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting
When AF area mode is set to Face priority default
Frame the subject and shoot
See Continuous Menu A55 for more information
Continuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting
Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings
Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu
Continuous Shooting Options
Pre-shooting Cache
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Slider
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
NSelf-timer a
MFlash mode a
Available Functions
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press H m flash mode on the multi selector
Frame the subject and take a picture
Effective Range of the Flash
Raising the Flash
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Auto flash U auto, V auto with redeye
Flash Mode Setting
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Using the Self-timer
Self-timer n10s and n2s are not available
Self-timer starts, and the number
Press the shutter-release button all Way
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Memory even if the camera is turned off
Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue
Selector Switches between Brightness Exp. +
Operating the Creative Slider
Use the multi selector as explained below
Creative Slider Settings
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment
Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment
Using the Histogram
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector
Press the multi selector to select a compensation value
Press the kbutton to apply Compensation value
List of the Default Settings
Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode Exposure
A60 A63 A64 A68 XA39
A40
A41
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
P4608×3456
R3264×2448
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Mode is set to Subject tracking
Shot
Focusing on the Subject
Using Face Detection
Focusing on the Subject
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Faces
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Playback Features
Playback Features
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Play A30
Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press the kbutton
See Favorite Pictures Mode E9 for more information
Auto sort mode
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
You can configure the following functions
Effects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen
Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography
Hdmi mini connector Type C
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Insert the plug straight
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording Movies
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Press the b e movie-record button to start Movie recording
Press the b e movie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Maximum Movie Length
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Following option settings can be changed
Press the cplayback button to select playback mode
Adjusting the volume
Playing Back Movies
Press the kbutton to play back a movie
Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
Starting GPS Data Recording
Select On and press the kbutton
Press the dbutton
Press the dbutton Mz GPS options tab A11 Mgps options
Starting GPS Data Recording
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
ChangingtheGPSorElectronicCompassSettingsGPSOptionsMenu
Off
Card using End log in Create log
General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup
Setup Menu
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Hand-held selected, Easy panorama or 3D
Photography
Setup Menu
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Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
For a Auto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode
Shooting Menu
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing Back
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
WNormal
XWide
Example of moving the camera
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
End, the shooting ends Guide
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing Back
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Following operations can be performed with the playback
Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused
Using 3D Photography
Frame the subject
Press the shutter-release button to take First picture
Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter
Using 3D Photography
Taking 3D Pictures
Sports A42 or Continuous in the Pet portrait A48 scene mode
Playing Images in a Sequence
Or Continuous H 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu A55
Sequence Display Options
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Erase entire sequence All images
Sequence, including the image that is displayed Are deleted
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Which the images will be added and press the kbutton
Use the multi selector to choose the album to
Playing Back Images in Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
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Removing Images From Albums
To cancel removal, select No
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Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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Auto Sort Mode
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Use the multi selector to select a category and then
Press the kbutton to play back images in the selected
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
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Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoor
List by Date Mode
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Editing Features
Editing Still Images
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Miniature effect and Painting
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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Setting level, and press the kbutton
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Confirm the results
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Confirm the result and press the kbutton
Desired copy size, and press the kbutton
E21
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton
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Image Size
When connecting using the included audio/video cable
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
E24
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
E25
Printing Pictures
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
E26
Printing Individual Images
Be printed, and press the kbutton
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Multiple Images
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Choose Start print and press the kbutton
Printing starts
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Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Numeral indicating the number of copies to be
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Paper Size
Print all images
Monitor display returns to that shown in step
Edited movie is saved To cancel the saving, choose No
Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point
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Editing Movies
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode
Option Description AAuto default setting
BPreset manual
Using Preset Manual
BPreset manual, then press the k button
Choose Measure
Press the k button to measure the white balance value
Matrix default
Metering
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Metering Area
ISO Sensitivity
Continuous Shooting
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
E38
Using Subject Tracking
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration Subject
E39
If the camera focuses on the focus area when
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Choose how the camera focuses
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
Smile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Off default setting Disables blink proof
Blink Proof
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Smart Portrait Menu
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
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E44
Playback Menu
Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort mode
List by date mode
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Deleting All Print Orders
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start,
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtect
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Follow the procedure described below to select images
Image Selection Screen
Press Hor Ito set on or OFF images or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
FRotate Image
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Rotated Counterclockwise
Rotated Clockwise
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MhCopy
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
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CSequence Display Options
XChoose Key Picture
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Message Memory contains no images
Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
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Open with HS Footage
HS Movies
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Movie Menu
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the b e movie-record button to start recording
Press the b e movie-record button to end recording
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E56
HS Movie
10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound
Min Fast motion playback No sound
Wind Noise Reduction
E57
GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only
GPS Settings
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E59
Updating the A-GPS File
GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only
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POI Display
When log recording is completed, select End
Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information
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Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MCreate log
Select Save log, and press the kbutton
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To Erase Log Data
Log Data
View Log
To Erase Log Data
E63
Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MView log
Electronic Compass
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E65
Welcome Screen
E66
Time Zone and Date
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Hour minute
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
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Time Zones
Photo info
Monitor Settings
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E71
Addition to information shown with
Auto info above, the movie frame is
Displayed before recording movies Reference Section
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
E72
Print date and Print order
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MPrint date
Well as when shooting still images
Off Vibration Reduction is not enabled
Vibration Reduction
E73
Motion Detection
When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking
E74
AF Assist
E75
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
E76
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
Format Memory/Format Card
Language
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
E79
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Charge by Computer
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E81
Charge Lamp
Portrait A42 Night portrait when Tripod is selected A43
Blink Warning
Did someone blink? Screen
E82
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
E83
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Reset All
Filmstrip
E84
Basic Shooting Functions
E85
Setup Menu
E86
Special Effects Menu
Movie Menu
E87
Others
Firmware Version
E88
Displays the current camera firmware version
Press the dbutton A11 Mz tab MFirmware version
E89
File and Folder Names
Selected images
E90
Optional Accessories
E91
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
E92
Error Messages
Yes Backup the data to a computer before formatting
E93
Format card?
E94
E95
Whether the memory card is inserted
E96
Data Coolpix S9300 only Troubleshooting
Specifications
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Products
Camera
Battery
Caring for the Products
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
Terms and Conditions
Governing Law. The above terms
Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name
Behörden entnommen
Great Britain
2010
Greece Hungary Italy
F10
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
See Error Messages E92 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
F12
Troubleshooting
BElectronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting Issues
F13
F14
Playback Issues
F15
F16
F17
Cannot select
Printer to select paper size Paper size with
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GPS Coolpix S9300 only
F18
F19
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300/S9200 Digital Camera
Specifications
Fireworks show scene mode
F20
4000 1/120 s Continuous H 120 fps
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
Numerics
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F24
F25
Subject tracking E38, E39 Sunset h
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Telephoto zoom 27 Thumbnail playback
F27
FX2B0211
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