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$4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Introduction First Steps Camera Operations Wireless Transfer and PrintingMenu Guide Technical Notes Basic Photography and Playback Turn oﬀ in the event of malfunction For Your Safety Use only adapters designated for use with this product Iii Coolpix S6 RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Table of Contents Wireless Transfer and Printing Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersMenu Guide Vii EN-EL8 rechargeable battery Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesTechnical Notes Viii Before Taking Important Pictures IntroductionLife-Long Learning Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Monitor 17, 74, 80Attach the strap as Shown at right Rotate highlight Press center select Rotary Multi SelectorPress up or down Menu Help Shooting Modes Mode ButtonPlayback Modes Playback Monitor 103 Number of exposuresCurrent frame number COOL-STATION and AC Adapter USB connectorCOOL-STATION Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to Camera AC Adapter Closecover the battery-chamber/memory card slot Inserting the BatteryRemoving the Battery First Steps MH-62 Battery Charger Charging the Battery Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Be formatted when this switch is in the lock position Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Auto Power oﬀ Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on Playback ModeCamera Operations Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ Digital zoom is in eﬀect ZoomDigital Zoom During Recording Focus and Shutter Release Highlight mode Using MenusHighlight menu item Highlight option Mode Basic Photography and PlaybackTurn the camera on Holding the Camera Viewing Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeDeleting Unwanted Pictures Deleting the Last Shot Mode Description Using the FlashFlash Lamp Red-eye Reduction When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightBlur warning may be displayed About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded auto Display self-timer menu Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerHighlight option Use to reduce blur Use for self-portraits Focuses continuously until shutter-release Macro Close-up ModeButton is pressed halfway to lock focus Press Button Icon is displayed One-Touch Portrait ModeTake picture Face-Priority AF Option Description One-Touch Portrait MenuExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter pictures Scene mode The following scenes are available Scene ModeScene and Scene Assist Modes Following scenes are available Setting IconsParty/Indoor Beach/Snow Night Landscape Dusk/DawnClose Up Museum Panorama Assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaRight Bottom To top To left Left to Panorama Assist Display scene menu Highlight Exp. + Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Display shooting mode menu Highlight , , , or Scene Assist Mode Feature a landmark in the background Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between Night Portrait modeAF-assist available Recording Movies MoviesRecording Movies More on Movies Movie Options Movie MenuFollowing options are available Option Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode Auto-focus ModeElectronic VR Single AF Full-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Movie PlaybackControl Making a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsFile number Cording will end automatically after ﬁve Select High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le size Voice Recording MenuVoice Recordings Progress indicator Volume †Playing Voice Recordings Highlight Copying Voice Recordings Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraDeleting Pictures Press Creating a Cropped Copy Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback zoom display Picture in 3 × Cropped Copies Conﬁrmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copy Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Calendar/List by Date Viewing Pictures by Date Display playback mode menu List-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a listHighlight List By Date Print set Slide show Delete Protect Viewing Pictures Calendar modeView other pictures taken View playback menu Small pic Creating a Pictmotion Movie Pictmotion by muveeView Pictmotion Highlight All images All images Conﬁrm oﬀ To create a custom Pictmotion movieChoose date Conﬁrm on Yes Pictmotion Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictureProject Highlight movie Viewing Pictmotion Movies Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a Computer PictureProject Transfer Button Marking Pictures for Transfer Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Disconnecting the CameraPictureProject Button Other Ways to Print Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Print set Date Tor Connecting the Printer Highlight option and press Printing Pictures One at a TimePaper Size Printing Selected Pictures Printing Multiple PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Dpof printing Highlight Print selected Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetPrint Set ImageLink ImageLink Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Transfer and PrintingAd-hoc peer-to-peer network Channel Conﬁguring the Camera SettingsChoose one of the following options Ing Dialog at right will be displayed click Next If the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not Installed Setup type Ning Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialogOn. Click Next to proceed Ration Proﬁles Ad-hoc Mode Windows Select a printer from the pull-down down menu Enter TCP/IP settings 69 and click Next MAC Address Filtering Wireless Network SettingsPort Numbers Display shooting mode menu Connecting to the NetworkAuto Power Oﬀ Display proﬁle list Highlight Wireless Transfer Wireless Status LED Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another modeButton PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Wireless PrintingSaving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer Pressing Current setting is shown by an icon in the display Image ModeShooting Menu Settings Menu Guide Highlight White bal. preset Preset White BalancePreset White Balance White Balance Continuous Exp. +Single Multi-shot Interval Timer Photography Interval Timer Photography Sensitivity Best Shot Selector BSS Choose where the camera focuses AF Area ModeColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Print Set Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint set Complete operation. Conﬁrmation Message may be displayed Delete Slide ShowProtect Transfer Marking Copy Small PicSuited to television playback Suited to display on web pages Default Settings Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMenus Choose how menus are displayed Welcome Screen Clock BatteryDate Set camera clock to current date and time see below To change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Photo Info Monitor SettingsFollowing display options are available Display Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken Date ImprintDate Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAF Assist Blur Warning Format Memory/ Format Card Reset allLanguage Interface Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock Insert Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the Camera Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning Display Problem Solution Error MessagesStorage But NotFormat Camera Replace card Cording picture Card Insert new memory card No wireless Proﬁ les Create proﬁ le Lens errorIng Oﬀ and reconnecting cable Computer or access point Problem Solution TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Use ﬂ ash Using ﬂ ashWhite balance does not match light source Mode For Continuous Adapter or access point Mode Check that correct proﬁ le is selectedChoose correct video mode USB cable is not correctly connected Supported Standards AppendixTime Zones 100 Default Setting Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualityRestrictions on Camera Settings Originals Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesCopies Identiﬁer Copies 44, 45 Speciﬁcations Access protocols Wireless StandardsPower sources Battery life Rated capacity Rated inputRated output Length of cord 107 Index 108 Monitor settings -!