Interval Timer Photography

To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CON TINUOUS menu ( 76) and press the button. To prevent unexpected loss of power, charge the battery before shooting begins.

Choose interval between shots. Press button to make selection, then press button to return to shooting mode.

Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera will take pictures at speciﬁed interval until shutter- release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1800 frames have been recorded. Monitor turns oﬀ and indicator lamp blinks green between shots.

The Shooting Menu

Interval Timer Photography

See the Appendix for more information on how pictures taken with interval timer photogra- phy are stored ( 103).

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Nikon S6 manual Interval Timer Photography

Contents

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