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Nikon 26277, COOLPIXS6200BK, COOLPIXS6200RED, S6200 Basic Operations

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Basic Operations

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.

•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 (A25).

•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 (A72).

Shooting mode

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Playback-mode selection

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Contents

Main Page i ii Introduction Read This First Confirming the Package Contents iii About This Manual iv Read This First 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 v Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices vi For Your Safety WARNINGS vii viii ix Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement CAUTIONS x xi Table of Contents xii xiii xiv Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera................................................2 Basic Operations.....................................................8 2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Page Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode 6 The Monitor Shooting Mode 7 Playback Mode Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 9 Using the Rotary Multi Selector In Shooting Mode In Playback Mode When Displaying Menus Using Menus (the d Button) C 11 Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items Page The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 2 B 3 15 B Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 2 3 17 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery B C Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 2 B 3 B B Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 2 remaining. Battery level indicator Number of Exposures Remaining C Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 5 C Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 2 3 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes C 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 2 C 27 Using the Zoom C 28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. 2 the way down. Step 4 Focus and Shoot B C 30 Step 5 Play Back Images 1 2 display. C 31 Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 2 3 B C 1 2 C Page Shooting Features Shooting Features 36 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. Page Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) C Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page Page Page Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Page 49 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) 1 Without pressing the shutter-release button, frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile. 2 B C Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed. 51 Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) 1 2 picture. Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings B 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 56 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 2 mode and press the k button. 3 C 57 C 58 Using the Self-timer 1 2 press the k button. 3 shutter-release button halfway. 4 1 2 3 B C Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) 1 2 3 4 C Default Settings Default settings for scene mode are described below. B Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) C Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. B Using Face Detection B Using Skin Softening B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 Playback Features Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes 1 2 3 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 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 B 78 Using ViewNX 2 2 3 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. C Page Page 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. 82 Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 2 to start movie recording. 3 B C Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) The following settings can be changed. Playing Back Movies B General Camera Setup 88 General Camera Setup The Setup Menu The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Page Page E1 E Reference Section Shooting Playback Menu Additional Information 1 2 3 4 E3 5 complete. The camera returns to step 2. B C 1 2 E5 Playing Back Images in Albums Removing Images from Albums B E6 Changing the Favorites Album Icon B E7 Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories E8 B E9 List by Date Mode B E10 Editing Still Images Editing Features B E11 C k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation 1 2 3 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 1 2 3 E14 e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback mode (A31) and press the d button. 2 softening and press the k button. 3 Page p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 2 3 E17 4 5 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image 1 2 3 4 a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 3 4 Page Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 1 2 E22 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 3 See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 4 camera. B Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) B C Page Page Printing Individual Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 2 3 4 DPOF printing and press the k button. E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 5 C E30 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) B 1 2 3 4 5 B E33 ISO Sensitivity B E34 Color Options B E35 AF Area Mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. E36 B E37 Select how the camera focuses when using subject tracking mode. B C E38 The Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Smile Timer E39 Blink Proof E40 The Subject Tracking Menu Face Priority Tracking The Playback Menu a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) 1 2 E42 3 copies (up to nine) of each. 4 and shooting information. Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon during playback. B List by date modeFavorite pictures mode or auto sort mode E44 C E45 b Slide Show 1 press the k button. 2 3 B d Protect E47 The Image Selection Screen 1 select an image. 2 specify the number of copies). 3 B E49 E Voice Memo Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E50 Deleting Voice Memos B E51 h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 option to which images are copied and press the k button. 2 Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy B The Movie Menu Movie Options E53 The Movie Menu Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Wind Noise Reduction Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording. E54 The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E55 Time Zone and Date 1 and press the k button. 2 button. E56 3 4 time zone. C E57 C E58 Monitor Settings Set the options below. E59 Photo Info E60 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) B C E61 Vibration Reduction B E62 Motion Detection B E63 AF Assist Enable or disable digital zoom. Digital Zoom B E64 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B E65 Auto Off C E66 Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards B E67 Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. E68 TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. C E69 Charge by Computer B E70 C E71 Blink Warning B E72 The Blink Warning Screen E73 Filmstrip B E74 Reset All Special effects mode Shooting Menu Scene Mode E75 Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu E76 Firmware Version E77 File and Folder Names E78 Optional Accessories E79 Error Messages E80 E81 E82 Technical Notes and Index F2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera B F3 B F4 The Battery F5 Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage F7 Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings Issues F8 F9 Characteristics of Digital Cameras Shooting Issues F10 F11 Playback Issues F12 F13 F14 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Digital Camera F15 F16 F17 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P B F18 Supported Standards F19 Index Symbols A B C F20 E F H I F21 N O P Q F22 T U V W