Speciﬁcations | Nikon S6 guide

Technical Notes

Speciﬁcations

Nikon COOLPIX S6 Digital Camera
Type	Compact digital camera

Eﬀective pixels	6.0 million

CCD	1 2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.18 million
Image size (pixels)	• 2,816 × 2,112 (2816★, 2816)	• 1,024 × 768 (1024)
	• 2,048 × 1,536 (2048)	• 640 × 480 (640)

Lens	3 × Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens
Focal length	5.8–17.4mm (35mm [135] picture angle equivalent: approx. 35–105mm)
f/-number	f/3.0–f/5.4
Construction	12 elements in 10 groups

Digital zoom	Up to 4 × (35 mm [135] picture angle equivalent: 420 mm)

Autofocus (AF)	Contrast-detect AF with AF-assist illumination
Focus range (from lens)	30 cm (1 ft.)–∞
	Macro mode: 4 cm (1.6 in.)–∞ (middle zoom position)
Focus-area selection	Center; manual with 99 focus areas
AF-assist illumination	Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); max. output: 1,500µW

Monitor	3.0 in., 230,000-dot, wide viewing-angle low-temperature polysilicon
	TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment

Approximate frame	Shooting mode: 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
coverage	Playback: 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Storage
Media	Internal memory (approx. 20 MB); SD (Secure Digital) memory cards
File system	DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
File formats	Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant
	Movies: QuickTime	Sound ﬁ les: WAV

Exposure
Metering	256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area
Exposure control	Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation
	(–2.0–+2.0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV)
Range	W: 1.2–16.1 EV	T: 2.9–17.8 EV

Shutter	Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed	2–1500 s

Aperture	Electronically-controlled ND ﬁ lter selection
Range	f/3.0 and f/8.5 (W)

ISO sensitivity	50, 100, 200, 400 (ISO equivalent); Auto (auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent)

Self-timer	Can be selected from approximately 10 and 3 seconds duration

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Nikon S6 manual Speciﬁcations

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Menu Guide Technical Notes Wireless Transfer and PrintingIntroduction First Steps Camera Operations Basic Photography and Playback For Your Safety Turn oﬀ in the event of malfunction Iii Use only adapters designated for use with this product Coolpix S6 RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Table of Contents Menu Guide Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersWireless Transfer and Printing Vii Technical Notes Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL8 rechargeable battery Viii Introduction Before Taking Important PicturesLife-Long Learning Parts of the Camera Monitor 17, 74, 80 Attaching the Camera StrapAttach the strap as Shown at right Press up or down Rotary Multi SelectorRotate highlight Press center select Menu Help Mode Button Shooting ModesPlayback Modes Monitor Playback Number of exposures 103Current frame number COOL-STATION USB connectorCOOL-STATION and AC Adapter Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to AC Adapter Camera Removing the Battery Inserting the BatteryClosecover the battery-chamber/memory card slot First Steps Charging the Battery MH-62 Battery Charger Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Be formatted when this switch is in the lock positionRemoving Memory Cards Camera Operations Turning the Camera on Playback ModeAuto Power oﬀ Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ Zoom Digital zoom is in eﬀectDigital Zoom Focus and Shutter Release During Recording Highlight menu item Using MenusHighlight mode Highlight option Turn the camera on Basic Photography and PlaybackMode Holding the Camera Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the button again to return to shooting modeViewing Pictures Deleting the Last Shot Using the Flash Mode DescriptionFlash Lamp Blur warning may be displayed When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may lightRed-eye Reduction About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded auto Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Display self-timer menuHighlight option Use to reduce blur Use for self-portraits Macro Close-up Mode Focuses continuously until shutter-releaseButton is pressed halfway to lock focus Take picture One-Touch Portrait ModePress Button Icon is displayed Face-Priority AF Exp. + One-Touch Portrait MenuOption Description Pictures, positive values brighter pictures Scene Mode Scene mode The following scenes are availableScene and Scene Assist Modes Party/Indoor Setting IconsFollowing scenes are available Beach/Snow Close Up Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Museum Right Bottom To top To left Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Left to Panorama Assist Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Display scene menu Highlight Exp. + Scene Assist Mode Display shooting mode menu Highlight , , , or Feature a landmark in the background Night Portrait mode Night Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance betweenAF-assist available Recording Movies MoviesRecording Movies More on Movies Following options are available Movie MenuMovie Options Option Electronic VR Auto-focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode Single AF Movie Playback Full-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a iconControl File number Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Cording will end automatically after ﬁve Voice Recording Menu Select High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le sizeVoice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Volume †Progress indicator Highlight Copying Voice Recordings Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Press Playback zoom display Picture in 3 × Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCreating a Cropped Copy Cropped Copies Lighting Enhancing Contrast D-LightingConﬁrmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copy See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar/List by Date Highlight List By Date List-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a listDisplay playback mode menu Print set Slide show Delete Protect View other pictures taken View playback menu Calendar modeViewing Pictures Small pic View Pictmotion Pictmotion by muveeCreating a Pictmotion Movie Highlight All images Choose date Conﬁrm on To create a custom Pictmotion movieAll images Conﬁrm oﬀ Yes Other Options Steps 1 and 7 on PictmotionPictureProject Viewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movie Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersStart a computer to which PictureProject has been installed Viewing Pictures on a Computer Marking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer Button Disconnecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a ComputerPictureProject Button Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures Printing Pictures Via USBOther Ways to Print Pictures Print set Date Connecting the Printer Tor Printing Pictures One at a Time Highlight option and pressPaper Size Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures Dpof printing Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Highlight Print selectedPrint Set ImageLink ImageLink Ad-hoc peer-to-peer network Wireless Transfer and PrintingConnecting to a Wireless Network Channel Choose one of the following options SettingsConﬁguring the Camera Ing If the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not Installed Dialog at right will be displayed click Next On. Click Next to proceed Ning Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialogSetup type Ration Ad-hoc Mode Proﬁles Enter TCP/IP settings 69 and click Next Windows Select a printer from the pull-down down menu Wireless Network Settings MAC Address FilteringPort Numbers Auto Power Oﬀ Connecting to the NetworkDisplay shooting mode menu Display proﬁle list Highlight Wireless Transfer Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another mode Wireless Status LEDButton Saving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer Wireless PrintingPD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Pressing Shooting Menu Settings Image ModeCurrent setting is shown by an icon in the display Menu Guide Preset White Balance Preset White BalanceHighlight White bal. preset White Balance Single Exp. +Continuous Multi-shot Interval Timer Photography Interval Timer Photography Best Shot Selector BSS Sensitivity Color Options AF Area ModeChoose where the camera focuses Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome Print set Playback Options The Playback MenuPrint Set Complete operation. Conﬁrmation Message may be displayed Protect Slide ShowDelete Transfer Marking Suited to television playback Small PicCopy Suited to display on web pages Menus Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuDefault Settings Choose how menus are displayed Date Clock BatteryWelcome Screen Set camera clock to current date and time see below To change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Following display options are available Monitor SettingsPhoto Info Display Date Counter Date ImprintImprint date information on pictures as they are taken Sample date counter time stamps are shown below AF Assist Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Blur Warning Language Reset allFormat Memory/ Format Card Interface Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock Insert Caring for the Camera Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Error Messages Display Problem SolutionStorage Format Camera Replace card NotBut Cording picture Card Insert new memory card Ing Oﬀ and reconnecting cable Lens errorNo wireless Proﬁ les Create proﬁ le Computer or access point Troubleshooting Problem SolutionElectronically Controlled Cameras White balance does not match light source Using ﬂ ashUse ﬂ ash Mode For Continuous Choose correct video mode Mode Check that correct proﬁ le is selectedAdapter or access point USB cable is not correctly connected Time Zones AppendixSupported Standards 100 Default Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound Quality SettingRestrictions on Camera Settings Copies Identiﬁer Image File and Folder NamesOriginals Identiﬁer Copies 44, 45 Speciﬁcations Power sources Wireless StandardsAccess protocols Battery life Rated output Rated inputRated capacity Length of cord Index 107 Monitor settings 108 -!