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About This Manual
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Other Information
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Use 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 malfunction
Do 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 heat
Observe caution when handling the battery
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Modifications
Following apply only to users in European countries
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Table of Contents
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Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Rotary multi selector
Parts of the Camera
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Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Number of exposures remaining
Shooting Mode
Monitor
Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Displaying Menus
If Tabs Are Not Displayed
Using Menus the dButton
Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab
Switching Between Tabs
When 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 Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Insert the included EN-EL12 battery
High Temperature Caution
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Charge lamp
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare 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 Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Number of Exposures Remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery level indicator
Turn the Camera On
Turn the Camera On
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
Press the multi selector Hor To select a shooting mode
Camera switches to a auto mode and the a icon is displayed
Available Shooting Modes
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Frame the picture
When Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steady
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom
Using the Zoom
Digital 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 Camera
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Viewing Images
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Play Back Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
To undo the selection, press I to remove y
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Shooting Features
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
AAuto Mode
Setting, Vivid color, Black-and-white,Sepia, Cyanotype
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Sound of the camera focusing
Option Description
A43 A44 Backlighting Panorama assist
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
To view a description help display of each scene
Camera during shooting
Characteristics of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Digital zoom cannot be used Party/indoor
Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
ENight portrait
JNight landscape
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
MFireworks show
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Single Images are captured one at a time
When the camera detects a face, a double border focus
Pet portrait
Following six effects are available
Flash mode a Self-timer a
Effects can be applied to images during shooting
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Shooting ends
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
When taking pictures of people
Register a subject
Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
Mode
Select subject tracking mode Mdbutton Mstab A10
Options 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 Modes
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Frame the subject and take a picture
Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Available Flash Modes
Focus and exposure will be set
Using the Self-timer
Self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Exposure Compensation Value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
Default Settings
A43 Off On2 A44 Off2 A45 A46
A56 A58 A59 A60 A40 Off Off2 A41 A42
A42 Off Off2 A43 On2
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
Other than Auto, Motion detection is
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Shutter sound Continuous a
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Restricted Option Descriptions
Priority
Using Face Detection
Night portrait scene mode
Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection
Using Skin Softening
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Focus Lock
Playback Features
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
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 ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Remove 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 Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Printing Images
Retouching Photographs
Editing Movies
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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 Movies
Display 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 Menu
Following 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 volume
Playing 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
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Yellow panorama direction icon II is displayed
Using Panorama Assist
Picture
Take the next picture
Combining Images to Make a Panorama
Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete
Using Panorama Assist
RIndicator
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Removing Images from Albums
Playing Back Images in Albums
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Option Description Smile
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Timer setting set to Off
Auto Sort Mode
List by Date Mode
Screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , and Painting
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
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Original and Edited Images
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
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KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Copies created with the D-Lighting function are
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Select OK and press the kbutton
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When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is created
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Check the preview of the copy
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PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Display the desired image in full-frame
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Adjust the effect
Confirm the effect and press the kbutton
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GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Select Yes and press the kbutton
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Refine copy composition
Press the dbutton
Image Size
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When using the included audio/video cable
When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Set the TV’s input to external video input
Hold down the cbutton to turn on Camera
Printing Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Turn off the camera
If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed
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Select the desired paper size and press the k button
Printing Individual Images
Select Copies and press the kbutton
Select the desired number of copies up to
To exit the print menu, press the d button
Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
Print menu screen is displayed
Indicating the number of copies to be
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Print selection Select images up to 99 and the number
Check mark y and the numeral
Dpof printing
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Paper Size
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MWhite balance
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Using Preset Manual
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Change settings to continuous or BSS best shot selector
Continuous Shooting
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ISO Sensitivity
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MColor options
Color Options
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AF Area Mode
YCenter
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Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Setting
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Skin Softening
Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
Select smart portrait mode Mdbutton MFtab MBlink proof
Blink Proof
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Subject Tracking Menu
Face Priority Tracking
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Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Select Select images and press the k
Playback Menu
Select images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
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Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
List by date mode
Print Date
Canceling Existing Print Order
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End the slide show or restart it
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to select Start
Slide show begins
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Protect
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Image Selection Screen
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FRotate Image
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EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
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Deleting Voice Memos
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Movie Menu
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Select xTravel destination and press the k button
Imprinting Date on Images
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WHome Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Time Zones
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Set the options below
Monitor Settings
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Photo Info
Dbutton Mztab MPrint date
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Print Date and Print Order
Dbutton Mztab MVibration reduction
Vibration Reduction
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A42, Museum a 44, Fireworks show a 44,
Motion Detection
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Portrait a 41, Dusk/dawn A42, Night landscape
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Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Dbutton Mztab MAuto off
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
Hungarian
Language
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Dbutton Mztab MLanguage
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV
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Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
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Blink Warning
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Subject blinked, press Jor K to switch
Blink Warning Screen
Dbutton Mztab MFilmstrip
Button Off default setting
Filmstrip
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Reset All
Subject Tracking Menu
Setup Menu
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Smart Portrait Menu
View the current camera firmware version
Firmware Version
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Others
DSCN0001 . JPG
File and Folder Names
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Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1,2
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121
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Error Messages
4608×2592
Error Messages
Image mode setting of l
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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 Storage
Cleaning
Storage
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
Support Print date
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Select Show info
Shooting Issues
Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Set to Multi-shot
Image mode not
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
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Playback Issues
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TV settings setup menu
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 Digital Camera
Specifications
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F15
Specifications
Fireworks show scene mode
25C 77F
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
JPG E77
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MOV E77
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Index Special effects mode 47 Sports d
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