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Introduction
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Confirming the Package Contents
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
CAUTIONS
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera................................................2
Basic Operations.....................................................8
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Lens cover closed
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Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
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Using the Rotary Multi Selector
In Shooting Mode
In Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
Using Menus (the d Button)
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Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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2
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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remaining.
Battery level indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.
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the way down.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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Step 5 Play Back Images
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display.
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Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
A (Auto) Mode
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed.
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
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Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)
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Without pressing the shutter-release button, frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile.
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Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed.
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
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picture.
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu
When using s subject tracking mode, the following settings can be changed.
Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Features
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
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mode and press the k button.
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Using the Self-timer
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press the k button.
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shutter-release button halfway.
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
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Default Settings
Default settings for scene mode are described below.
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
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Using Face Detection
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Using Skin Softening
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Focus Lock
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Playback Features
Playback Features
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
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Using ViewNX 2
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Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.
In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
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to start movie recording.
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Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu)
The following settings can be changed.
Playing Back Movies
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General Camera Setup
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab.
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E Reference Section
Shooting
Playback
Menu
Additional Information
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complete.
The camera returns to step 2.
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Playing Back Images in Albums
Removing Images from Albums
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Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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B
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List by Date Mode
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
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playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback mode (A31) and press the d button.
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softening and press the k button.
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p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
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g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
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camera.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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ISO Sensitivity
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Color Options
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AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
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Select how the camera focuses when using subject tracking mode.
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Smile Timer
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Blink Proof
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The Subject Tracking Menu
Face Priority Tracking
The Playback Menu
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon during playback.
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List by date modeFavorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
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b Slide Show
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press the k button.
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d Protect
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The Image Selection Screen
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select an image.
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specify the number of copies).
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E Voice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
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option to which images are copied and press the k button.
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Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
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The Movie Menu
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Wind Noise Reduction
Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording.
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
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Time Zone and Date
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and press the k button.
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button.
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time zone.
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Monitor Settings
Set the options below.
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Photo Info
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
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Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Enable or disable digital zoom.
Digital Zoom
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
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Language
Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
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TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV.
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Charge by Computer
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Blink Warning
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The Blink Warning Screen
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Filmstrip
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Reset All
Special effects mode
Shooting Menu
Scene Mode
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Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu
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Firmware Version
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File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Technical Notes and Index
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Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Product
The Camera
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The Battery
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Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Shooting Issues
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Playback Issues
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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Q
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