Reference Manual
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Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
Read This First
Confirming the Package Contents
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About This Manual
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Other Information
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Use 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 malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
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Observe caution when handling the battery
Flash
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Use appropriate cables
CD-ROMs
Coolpix S9300 Coolpix S9200
Following apply only to users in European countries
Modifications
Interface Cables
Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York
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
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Parts 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 Mode
Camera and Basic Operations
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Eye-Fi communication
Movie options normal
Playback Mode
Selecting Images for Playback
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Basic Operations
When Using Playback Mode
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Shooting Mode
When Displaying Menus
Shooting menu
Using Menus the dButton
Tab Selects the playback mode A78
If a Tab Is Not Displayed
Selecting Menu Items
Switching Between Tabs
When 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 Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Battery rechargeable Li-ion
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
Formatting a Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Battery Level
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn 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 Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See The Monitor A6 for more information
Auto mode A36 Shoot with basic camera operations
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
USpecial effects mode A57
Frame the picture
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Press the shutter-release button all the way
When a face is detected
When a face is not detected
Focus and Shoot
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Displaying Shooting Information
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Play Back Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
Page
Shooting Features
A auto mode, the following option settings can be changed
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Auto Mode
Subject tracking
Black and white copy a
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
XScene auto selector A39
Characteristics of Each Scene Mode
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Night landscape
Backlighting
YMdSports
YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits
Hand-held
YMh Sunset
YMf Party/indoor
YMi 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 Detection
OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter
Your TV or monitor to ensure proper use
Viewing 3D Photography
YMs 3D photography
Camera cannot record 3D movies
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Shooting ends
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart 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 Shooting
When AF area mode is set to Face priority default
Frame the subject and shoot
Continuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting
Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings
Images 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 Settings
Slider
Available Functions
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
NSelf-timer a
MFlash mode a
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press 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 Flash
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Press the shutter-release button all Way
Using the Self-timer
Self-timer n10s and n2s are not available
Self-timer starts, and the number
Memory even if the camera is turned off
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Use the multi selector as explained below
Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue
Selector 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 Compensation
Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment
Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment
Press the kbutton to apply Compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press 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 Exposure
A60 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 Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
P4608×3456
Shot
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Mode is set to Subject tracking
Focusing on the Subject
Faces
Using Face Detection
Focusing on the Subject
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Playback Features
Playback Features
Play A30
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting 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 kbutton
See Favorite Pictures Mode E9 for more information
Auto sort mode
Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
You 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 Printer
Insert the plug straight
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Transferring Images to the Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Transfer 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 Movies
Turn 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 Length
Recording 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 mode
Adjusting 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 Recording
Select 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 Menu
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Hand-held selected, Easy panorama or 3D
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Setup Menu
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Shooting Menu
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
For a Auto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode
XWide
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing Back
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
WNormal
Example of moving the camera
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
End, the shooting ends Guide
Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing Back
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Following operations can be performed with the playback
Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter
Using 3D Photography
Frame 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 mode
Playing 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 Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Erase entire sequence All images
Use the multi selector to choose the album to
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Which the images will be added and press the kbutton
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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Press the kbutton to play back images in the selected
Auto Sort Mode
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Use the multi selector to select a category and then
Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoor
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
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E15
List by Date Mode
Miniature effect and Painting
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
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Original Pictures and Edited Copies
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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Confirm the results
Setting level, and press the kbutton
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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E21
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Confirm the result and press the kbutton
Desired copy size, and press the kbutton
Image Size
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton
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E23
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
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Pictures
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Individual Images
Be printed, and press the kbutton
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Images
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Choose Start print and press the kbutton
Numeral indicating the number of copies to be
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Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Monitor display returns to that shown in step
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Paper Size
Print all images
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point
Edited movie is saved To cancel the saving, choose No
Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Editing Movies
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BPreset manual
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode
Option Description AAuto default setting
Press the k button to measure the white balance value
Using Preset Manual
BPreset manual, then press the k button
Choose Measure
Metering Area
Matrix default
Metering
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ISO Sensitivity
Continuous Shooting
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E37
AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
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If the camera focuses on the focus area when
Using Subject Tracking
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration Subject
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Choose how the camera focuses
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Skin Softening
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
Smile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
Off default setting Disables blink proof
Blink Proof
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E43
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Playback Menu
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Deleting All Print Orders
Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort mode
List by date mode
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Choose End or Restart
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start,
Slide show begins
Protect
Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtect
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Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Image Selection Screen
Press Hor Ito set on or OFF images or the number of copies
Rotated Clockwise
FRotate Image
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Rotated Counterclockwise
Deleting Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
E51
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
Message Memory contains no images
CSequence Display Options
XChoose Key Picture
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E53
Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
Movie Menu
Open with HS Footage
HS Movies
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E55
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
Min Fast motion playback No sound
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HS Movie
10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound
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Wind Noise Reduction
GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only
GPS Settings
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E59
Updating the A-GPS File
GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only
POI Display
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Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MCreate log
When log recording is completed, select End
Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information
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Log Data
Select Save log, and press the kbutton
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To Erase Log Data
Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MView log
View Log
To Erase Log Data
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E64
Electronic Compass
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E66
Welcome Screen
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Time Zone and Date
E67
Hour minute
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Press K
Time Zones
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Photo info
Monitor Settings
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Displayed before recording movies Reference Section
E71
Addition 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 Pictures
E72
Print date and Print order
E73
Well as when shooting still images
Off Vibration Reduction is not enabled
Vibration Reduction
Motion Detection
When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking
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E75
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
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Auto Off
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off Setting
Formatting Memory Cards
Format Memory/Format Card
Language
Formatting the Internal Memory
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
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E80
Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
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E82
Portrait A42 Night portrait when Tripod is selected A43
Blink Warning
Did someone blink? Screen
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
E83
Basic Shooting Functions
Reset All
Filmstrip
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E85
Movie Menu
Setup Menu
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Special Effects Menu
Others
E87
Press the dbutton A11 Mz tab MFirmware version
Firmware Version
E88
Displays the current camera firmware version
E89
File and Folder Names
Selected images
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E91
Optional Accessories
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
E92
Format card?
Error Messages
Yes 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 Troubleshooting
Specifications
Caring for the Products
Camera
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Products
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
Terms and Conditions
Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name
Governing Law. The above terms
Greece Hungary Italy
Behörden entnommen
Great Britain
2010
F10
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
See Error Messages E92 for more information
F12
Troubleshooting
BElectronically Controlled Cameras
F13
Shooting Issues
F14
F15
Playback Issues
F16
E27
F17
Cannot select
Printer to select paper size Paper size with
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GPS Coolpix S9300 only
F19
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300/S9200 Digital Camera
4000 1/120 s Continuous H 120 fps
Specifications
Fireworks show scene mode
F20
F21
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
F22
Supported Standards
F23
Symbols
Index
Numerics
F24
F25
Subject tracking E38, E39 Sunset h
F26
Telephoto zoom 27 Thumbnail playback
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Nikon Corporation
FX2B0211
