Basic Operations | Nikon COOLPIXS6200RED, COOLPIXS6200BK, 26277

Basic Operations

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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.

To switch to playback mode, press the c (playback) button.

To switch to shooting mode, press the A (shooting mode) button.

•While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.

the Camera and Basic Operations

Shooting mode

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Playback mode

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•If you press the A (shooting mode) button while using shooting mode, the

shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes (A 25).

•If you press the c (playback) button while using playback mode, the playback- mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (A 72).

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Nikon COOLPIXS6200RED, COOLPIXS6200BK, 26277 manual Basic Operations, Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual IiiOther Information Icon Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Turn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Observe caution when handling the batteryVii Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Modifications Interface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Xii Xiii Xiv Parts of the Camera Basic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera Body Parts of the Camera 17, E69Rotary multi selector Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Shooting Mode MonitorNumber of exposures remaining Playback Mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector When Displaying MenusBasic Operations Using Menus the dButton If Tabs Are Not Displayed Switching Between Tabs When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesSelecting Menu Items Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab Attaching the Camera Strap Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInsert the included EN-EL12 battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69PKeep the camera turned off Charge lamp Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger Charge Lamp Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Formatting Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Press the power switch to turn on the camera Battery level indicatorTurn the Camera On Number of Exposures Remaining Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Select a Shooting Mode Press the multi selector Hor To select a shooting modeCamera switches to a auto mode and the a icon is displayed Press the Abutton Select a Shooting Mode Features That Are Available in Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes When Using a Tripod Frame a PictureHold the camera steady Frame the picture Using the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down When the Subject Is Close to the Camera Focus and ShootAutofocus AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Play Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing Images Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback ZoomThumbnail Display, Calendar Display Play Back Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button To undo the selection, press I to remove y Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenPage Shooting Features AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsCamera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously AAuto Mode Setting, Vivid color, Black-and-white,Sepia, CyanotypeOptions Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Sound of the camera focusing Option DescriptionE37 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsTo view a description help display of each scene A43 A44 Backlighting Panorama assist Characteristics of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesCamera during shooting Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame ENight portraitDigital zoom cannot be used Party/indoor HSunset IDusk/dawnJNight landscape Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes MFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes When the camera detects a face, a double border focus Pet portraitSingle Images are captured one at a time Flash mode a Self-timer a Effects can be applied to images during shootingFollowing six effects are available Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Auto Power Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Shooting ends Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When taking pictures of people Register a subjectPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Select subject tracking mode Mdbutton Mstab A10 Options Available in the Subject Tracking MenuApplied to all shooting modes Mode Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Features Using the Flash Flash Modes Press the multi selector Hmflash modeFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesRed-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be usedFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Focus and exposure will be set Using Macro Mode Macro Mode SettingMacro mode icon F is displayed Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Press the kbutton to apply the compensation valueExposure Compensation Value Default Settings Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure A56 A58 A59 A60 A40 Off Off2 A41 A42 A42 Off Off2 A43 On2A43 Off On2 A44 Off2 A45 A46 Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode Number of Images That Can Be Saved Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functionsOther than Auto, Motion detection is Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted Option DescriptionsShutter sound Continuous a Using Face Detection Night portrait scene modePriority Using Face Detection Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Using Skin Softening Focus Lock Press the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Switching Between Playback Modes Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackAvailable Playback Modes Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, and Painting Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer How to open Insert the plug Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Retouching Photographs Editing MoviesPrinting Images Page Recording and Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Recording Movies Display the shooting screenPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Camera Temperature Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Functions Available with Movie Recording Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu Following settings can be changed1280×720 , piFrame 540 960×540 , and m VGA 640×480 Adjusting volume Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During Playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f a 2 during playback General Camera Setup Setup Menu All data stored in the internal memory or on Memory card is deleted during formatting Setup Menu E10 E21E23 E30 Using Panorama Assist PictureTake the next picture Yellow panorama direction icon II is displayed Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete Using Panorama AssistRIndicator Combining Images to Make a Panorama Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to Albums Playing Back Images in Albums Removing Images from AlbumsPage Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode CategoriesTimer setting set to Off Option Description Smile Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Editing Features Editing Still ImagesE10 Screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , and Painting E11 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited Images KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation E12 ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Select OK and press the kbuttonE13 Copies created with the D-Lighting function are When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is created ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesCheck the preview of the copy E14 E15 PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Display the desired image in full-frameE16 Adjust the effect Confirm the effect and press the kbuttonE17 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Select Yes and press the kbuttonE18 ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton E20 Image Size When using the included audio/video cable When using a commercially available Hdmi cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E21 Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Set the TV’s input to external video inputHold down the cbutton to turn on Camera E22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E23Printing Images Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintTurn off the camera E24 E25 If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Printing Individual Images Select Copies and press the kbuttonSelect the desired number of copies up to Select the desired paper size and press the k button Printing Multiple Images Printing beginsPrint menu screen is displayed To exit the print menu, press the d button E28 Print selection Select images up to 99 and the numberCheck mark y and the numeral Indicating the number of copies to be E29 Paper SizeDpof printing Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode White Balance Adjusting HueSelect Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MWhite balance E30 Using Preset Manual E31 Change settings to continuous or BSS best shot selector Continuous ShootingE32 ISO Sensitivity E33 Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MColor options Color OptionsE34 Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome AF Area Mode E35 E36 YCenter Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode SettingAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E37 Smile Timer Enable skin softeningSmart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode Mdbutton MFtab MBlink proof Blink ProofE39 Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Face Priority TrackingE40 Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderSelect Select images and press the k E41 Select images up to 99 and the number Copies up to nine of eachE42 Playback Menu Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode List by date modeE43 Canceling Existing Print Order E44Print Date BSlide Show Use the multi selector to select StartSlide show begins End the slide show or restart it Protect E46 Image Selection Screen E47 FRotate Image E48 EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos E49 Deleting Voice Memos E50 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the kbuttonE51 Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card Movie Menu Movie OptionsE52 Select how the camera focuses in movie mode Wind Noise ReductionE53 Movie Menu Welcome Screen E54 Time Zone and Date Selecting the Travel Destination Time ZoneSelect xTravel destination and press the k button E55 E56 WHome Time ZoneDaylight Saving Time Imprinting Date on Images E57 Time Zones Monitor Settings E58Set the options below Photo Info E59 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E60Print Date and Print Order Dbutton Mztab MPrint date Vibration Reduction E61Dbutton Mztab MVibration reduction Motion Detection E62Portrait a 41, Dusk/dawn A42, Night landscape A42, Museum a 44, Fireworks show a 44, Enable or disable digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom E63 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsE64 When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power Auto OffE65 Dbutton Mztab MAuto off Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting Memory Cards E66 Language E67Dbutton Mztab MLanguage Hungarian TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a TVE68 Hdmi and HDMI-CEC Charge by Computer E69 E70 Charge Lamp Blink Warning E71 Subject blinked, press Jor K to switch Blink Warning ScreenE72 Button Off default setting FilmstripE73 Dbutton Mztab MFilmstrip Reset All E74 Setup Menu E75Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Firmware Version E76Others View the current camera firmware version File and Folder Names E77DSCN0001 . JPG Optional Accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121E78 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1,2 Error Messages E79 Error Messages Image mode setting of lE80 4608×2592 E81 E82 Technical Notes and Index F18 Caring for the Product Camera Caring for the Product Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage CleaningStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues Troubleshooting Hide info is selected for Photo infoSelect Show info Support Print date Characteristics of Digital Cameras Shooting Issues Image mode not Off is selected for Sound settings ShutterF10 Set to Multi-shot Playback Issues F11 TV settings setup menu F12 F13 Specifications F14Nikon Coolpix S6200 Digital Camera Specifications Fireworks show scene modeF15 F16 25C 77F Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 SpecificationsCharging AC Adapter EH-69P F17 Supported Standards F18 Symbols IndexF19 F20 JPG E77 F21 MOV E77 Index Special effects mode 47 Sports d F22Page CT1G0111