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Nikon S6 manual Table of Contents

Models: S6

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For Your Safety	ii
Notices	iii
Introduction	1
Parts of the Camera	2
The Monitor	6
The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter	8
First Steps	10
Inserting the Battery	10
Charging the Battery	11
Inserting Memory Cards	12
Camera Operations	14
Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ	14
Zoom	15
Focus and Shutter Release	16
Using Menus	17
Basic Photography and Playback	18
Mode	18
Viewing Pictures	19
Using the Flash	20
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer	22
Macro Close-up Mode	23
One-Touch Portrait Mode	24
Scene and Scene Assist Modes	26
Scene Mode	26
Scene Assist Mode	32
Movies	35
Recording Movies	35
The Movie Menu	36
Movie Playback	38
Voice Recordings	39
Viewing Pictures on the Camera	43
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback	43
Deleting Pictures	43
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom	44
Creating a Cropped Copy	44
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting	45
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback	46
Viewing Pictures by Date	47
Pictmotion by muvee	50
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$4!, #!-%2 Trademark Information Wireless Transfer and Printing Introduction First Steps Camera OperationsMenu Guide Technical Notes Basic Photography and PlaybackFor Your Safety Turn oﬀ in the event of malfunctionIii Use only adapters designated for use with this productCoolpix S6 RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Wireless Transfer and PrintingMenu Guide ViiUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories EN-EL8 rechargeable batteryTechnical Notes ViiiLife-Long Learning IntroductionBefore Taking Important Pictures Parts of the Camera Attach the strap as Shown at right Monitor 17, 74, 80Attaching the Camera Strap Rotary Multi Selector Rotate highlight Press center selectPress up or down Menu HelpPlayback Modes Mode ButtonShooting Modes Monitor PlaybackCurrent frame number Number of exposures103 USB connector COOL-STATION and AC AdapterCOOL-STATION Supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used toAC Adapter CameraInserting the Battery Closecover the battery-chamber/memory card slotRemoving the Battery First StepsCharging the Battery MH-62 Battery ChargerInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchBe formatted when this switch is in the lock position Turning the Camera on Playback Mode Auto Power oﬀ Stand-by ModeCamera Operations Turning the Camera on and OﬀDigital Zoom ZoomDigital zoom is in eﬀect Focus and Shutter Release During RecordingUsing Menus Highlight modeHighlight menu item Highlight optionBasic Photography and Playback ModeTurn the camera on Holding the CameraPress the button again to return to shooting mode Viewing PicturesDeleting Unwanted Pictures Deleting the Last ShotFlash Lamp Using the FlashMode Description When Lighting Is Poor AF-assist illuminator may light Red-eye ReductionBlur warning may be displayed About twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded autoHighlight option Use to reduce blur Use for self-portraits Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerDisplay self-timer menu Button is pressed halfway to lock focus Macro Close-up ModeFocuses continuously until shutter-release One-Touch Portrait Mode Press Button Icon is displayedTake picture Face-Priority AFOne-Touch Portrait Menu Option DescriptionExp. + Pictures, positive values brighter picturesScene and Scene Assist Modes Scene ModeScene mode The following scenes are available Setting Icons Following scenes are availableParty/Indoor Beach/SnowDusk/Dawn Night LandscapeClose Up MuseumTaking Pictures for a Panorama Panorama AssistRight Bottom To top To left Left toPanorama Assist Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Display scene menu Highlight Exp. +Scene Assist Mode Display shooting mode menu Highlight , , , orFeature a landmark in the background AF-assist available Night Portrait modeNight Portrait Assist Use for a natural balance between Movies Recording MoviesRecording Movies More on MoviesMovie Menu Movie OptionsFollowing options are available OptionAuto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeElectronic VR Single AFControl Movie PlaybackFull-frame playback 43, movies are indicated by a icon Voice Recordings Making a Voice RecordingFile number Cording will end automatically after ﬁveVoice Recordings Voice Recording MenuSelect High for high quality, Normal for reduced ﬁ le size Volume † Progress indicatorPlaying Voice Recordings HighlightCopying Voice Recordings Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackDeleting Pictures PressTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Cropped CopyPlayback zoom display Picture in 3 × Cropped CopiesEnhancing Contrast D-Lighting Conﬁrmation dialog displayed Highlight OK Create copyLighting See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copiesVoice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosViewing Pictures by Date Calendar/List by DateList-by-Date Mode Choose a date from a list Display playback mode menuHighlight List By Date Print set Slide show Delete ProtectCalendar mode Viewing PicturesView other pictures taken View playback menu Small picPictmotion by muvee Creating a Pictmotion MovieView Pictmotion Highlight All imagesTo create a custom Pictmotion movie All images Conﬁrm oﬀChoose date Conﬁrm on YesPictureProject Other Options Steps 1 and 7 onPictmotion Viewing Pictmotion Movies Highlight movieConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installedViewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMarking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer ButtonPictureProject Button Disconnecting the CameraChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Printing Pictures Via USB Other Ways to Print PicturesPrinting the Date of Recording on Pictures Print set DateConnecting the Printer TorPaper Size Printing Pictures One at a TimeHighlight option and press Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected PicturesChoosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step Dpof printingPrint Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetHighlight Print selected ImageLink ImageLinkWireless Transfer and Printing Connecting to a Wireless NetworkAd-hoc peer-to-peer network ChannelSettings Conﬁguring the CameraChoose one of the following options IngIf the Wireless Camera Setup Utility Is Not Installed Dialog at right will be displayed click NextNing Windows XP Service Pack 1, the dialog Setup typeOn. Click Next to proceed RationAd-hoc Mode ProﬁlesEnter TCP/IP settings 69 and click Next Windows Select a printer from the pull-down down menuPort Numbers Wireless Network SettingsMAC Address Filtering Connecting to the Network Display shooting mode menuAuto Power Oﬀ Display proﬁle list HighlightWireless Transfer Button Camera oﬀ or press the button and select another modeWireless Status LED Wireless Printing PD-10 Wireless Printer AdapterSaving Pictures Directly to the Computer Shoot & Transfer PressingImage Mode Current setting is shown by an icon in the displayShooting Menu Settings Menu GuidePreset White Balance Highlight White bal. presetPreset White Balance White BalanceExp. + ContinuousSingle Multi-shotInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyBest Shot Selector BSS SensitivityAF Area Mode Choose where the camera focusesColor Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochromePlayback Options The Playback Menu Print SetPrint set Complete operation. Conﬁrmation Message may be displayedSlide Show DeleteProtect Transfer MarkingSmall Pic CopySuited to television playback Suited to display on web pagesBasic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Default SettingsMenus Choose how menus are displayedClock Battery Welcome ScreenDate Set camera clock to current date and time see belowTo change the home time zone, select in and follow Steps Monitor Settings Photo InfoFollowing display options are available DisplayDate Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are takenDate Counter Sample date counter time stamps are shown belowSound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsAF Assist Blur WarningReset all Format Memory/ Format CardLanguage InterfaceOptional Accessories Technical NotesApproved Memory Cards ImageLink-compatible printer adapter PV-11 Dock InsertCaring for the Camera Handle the lens and all moving parts with careCleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicalsStorage Error MessagesDisplay Problem Solution Not ButFormat Camera Replace card Cording picture Card Insert new memory cardLens error No wireless Proﬁ les Create proﬁ leIng Oﬀ and reconnecting cable Computer or access pointElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Solution Using ﬂ ash Use ﬂ ashWhite balance does not match light source ModeFor Continuous Mode Check that correct proﬁ le is selected Adapter or access pointChoose correct video mode USB cable is not correctly connectedAppendix Supported StandardsTime Zones 100Default Restrictions on Camera Settings Image Mode 74, Movie Options 36, and Sound QualitySetting Image File and Folder Names Originals IdentiﬁerCopies Identiﬁer Copies 44, 45Speciﬁcations Wireless Standards Access protocolsPower sources Battery lifeRated input Rated capacityRated output Length of cordIndex 107Monitor settings 108 -!