General Camera Setup

This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.

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Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

AF assist

General Camera

•See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A 10) for information about using the camera’s menus.

•For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E54).

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Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Icon About This ManualIii Other Information Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Do not immerse in or expose to water Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heatObserve caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xii Xiii Xiv Basic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera Body Parts of the Camera 17, E69 Parts of the CameraRotary multi selector Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting ModeNumber of exposures remaining Playback Mode Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode When Displaying Menus Using the Rotary Multi SelectorBasic Operations If Tabs Are Not Displayed Using Menus the dButton Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab Switching Between TabsWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Selecting Menu Items Attaching the Camera Strap Basics of Shooting and Playback Rechargeable Li-ion battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the included EN-EL12 battery Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Charge lamp Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryPrepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Keep the camera turned off Charge Lamp Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger Formatting Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraBattery level indicator Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Press the Abutton Select a Shooting ModePress the multi selector Hor To select a shooting mode Camera switches to a auto mode and the a icon is displayed Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Frame the picture When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steady Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Focus and Shoot AF-assist Illuminator and Flash When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Autofocus Viewing Images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to select an image to display Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Delete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModePress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen To undo the selection, press I to remove yPage Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeCamera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Setting, Vivid color, Black-and-white,Sepia, Cyanotype AAuto ModeOptions Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Option Description Sound of the camera focusingE37 A43 A44 Backlighting Panorama assist Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging Scene Mode Settings To view a description help display of each scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each SceneCamera during shooting ENight portrait Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frameDigital zoom cannot be used Party/indoor IDusk/dawn HSunsetJNight landscape Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes MFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Pet portrait When the camera detects a face, a double border focusSingle Images are captured one at a time Effects can be applied to images during shooting Flash mode a Self-timer aFollowing six effects are available Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Shooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Register a subject When taking pictures of peoplePress the shutter-release button to take a picture Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings Mode Select subject tracking mode Mdbutton Mstab A10Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu Applied to all shooting modes Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Available Features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Effective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Frame the subject and take a picture Available Flash Modes Flash Mode SettingRed-eye Reduction Focus and exposure will be set Using the Self-timerSelf-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Macro Mode Setting Using Macro ModeMacro mode icon F is displayed Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Value Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure Default Settings A42 Off Off2 A43 On2 A56 A58 A59 A60 A40 Off Off2 A41 A42A43 Off On2 A44 Off2 A45 A46 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode Number of Images That Can Be Saved Changing the Image Size Image Mode Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyOther than Auto, Motion detection is Restricted Option Descriptions Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyShutter sound Continuous a Night portrait scene mode Using Face DetectionPriority Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Using Face Detection Using Skin Softening Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus Lock Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback ModesAvailable Playback Modes Screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, and Painting Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu How to open Insert the plug Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection Editing Movies Retouching PhotographsPrinting Images Page Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Recording and Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording Movies Camera Temperature Functions Available with Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length VGA 640×480 Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie MenuFollowing settings can be changed 1280×720 , piFrame 540 960×540 , and m Rotate the zoom control to g or f a 2 during playback Adjusting volumePlaying Back Movies Functions Available During Playback General Camera Setup Setup Menu Memory card is deleted during formatting All data stored in the internal memory or on Setup Menu E30 E10E21 E23 Yellow panorama direction icon II is displayed Using Panorama AssistPicture Take the next picture Combining Images to Make a Panorama Press the kbutton when shooting is CompleteUsing Panorama Assist RIndicator Adding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures Mode Removing Images from Albums Playing Back Images in AlbumsPage Option Description Smile Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories Timer setting set to Off Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , and Painting Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images E10 Original and Edited Images E11Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing E12 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Copies created with the D-Lighting function are ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastSelect OK and press the kbutton E13 E14 When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is createdESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Check the preview of the copy E15 Display the desired image in full-frame PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsE16 Confirm the effect and press the kbutton Adjust the effectE17 Select Yes and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageE18 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Press the dbutton Image Size E20 E21 When using the included audio/video cableWhen using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E22 Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlSet the TV’s input to external video input Hold down the cbutton to turn on Camera E23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Images E24 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Turn off the camera If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed E25 Select the desired paper size and press the k button Printing Individual ImagesSelect Copies and press the kbutton Select the desired number of copies up to To exit the print menu, press the d button Printing Multiple ImagesPrinting begins Print menu screen is displayed Indicating the number of copies to be E28Print selection Select images up to 99 and the number Check mark y and the numeral Paper Size E29Dpof printing E30 Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MWhite balance E31 Using Preset Manual Continuous Shooting Change settings to continuous or BSS best shot selectorE32 E33 ISO Sensitivity Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MColor optionsColor Options E34 E35 AF Area Mode YCenter E36 E37 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode Setting Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Skin Softening Smile TimerEnable skin softening Smart Portrait Menu Smart Portrait Menu Select smart portrait mode Mdbutton MFtab MBlink proofBlink Proof E39 Face Priority Tracking Subject Tracking MenuE40 E41 Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Select Select images and press the k Playback Menu Select images up to 99 and the numberCopies up to nine of each E42 List by date mode Favorite pictures mode or auto sort modeE43 E44 Canceling Existing Print OrderPrint Date End the slide show or restart it BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to select Start Slide show begins E46 Protect E47 Image Selection Screen E48 FRotate Image E49 EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E50 Deleting Voice Memos Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton E51 Movie Options Movie MenuE52 Movie Menu Select how the camera focuses in movie modeWind Noise Reduction E53 E54 Welcome Screen E55 Time Zone and DateSelecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Select xTravel destination and press the k button Imprinting Date on Images E56WHome Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Time Zones E57 E58 Monitor SettingsSet the options below E59 Photo Info Dbutton Mztab MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE60 Print Date and Print Order E61 Vibration ReductionDbutton Mztab MVibration reduction A42, Museum a 44, Fireworks show a 44, Motion DetectionE62 Portrait a 41, Dusk/dawn A42, Night landscape E63 Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsE64 Dbutton Mztab MAuto off When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerAuto Off E65 E66 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards Hungarian LanguageE67 Dbutton Mztab MLanguage Hdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsAdjust settings for connection to a TV E68 E69 Charge by Computer Charge Lamp E70 E71 Blink Warning Blink Warning Screen Subject blinked, press Jor K to switchE72 Dbutton Mztab MFilmstrip Button Off default settingFilmstrip E73 E74 Reset All Subject Tracking Menu Setup MenuE75 Smart Portrait Menu View the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE76 Others E77 File and Folder NamesDSCN0001 . JPG Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1,2 Optional AccessoriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121 E78 E79 Error Messages 4608×2592 Error MessagesImage mode setting of l E80 E81 E82 F18 Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the Product Caring for the Product Battery Memory Cards Charging AC Adapter Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning and StorageCleaning Storage Power, Display, Settings Issues Troubleshooting Support Print date TroubleshootingHide info is selected for Photo info Select Show info Shooting Issues Characteristics of Digital Cameras Set to Multi-shot Image mode notOff is selected for Sound settings Shutter F10 F11 Playback Issues F12 TV settings setup menu F13 F14 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S6200 Digital Camera Fireworks show scene mode SpecificationsF15 25C 77F F16 F17 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F18 Supported Standards Index SymbolsF19 JPG E77 F20 MOV E77 F21 F22 Index Special effects mode 47 Sports dPage CT1G0111