Reference Manual
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Information and Precautions
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Life-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 disassemble
Handle 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 battery
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Do not immerse in or expose to water
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Modifications
Interface Cables
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
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Parts of the Camera
Rotary multi selector
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Number of exposures remaining
Playback Mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
When Displaying Menus
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
Basic Operations
Using Menus the dButton
If Tabs Are Not Displayed
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Selecting 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 cover
Insert the included EN-EL12 battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
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
Charge Lamp
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card
Formatting Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery level indicator
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
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
Press the Abutton
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
When Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steady
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame 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 Shoot
Autofocus
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Viewing Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Play Back Images
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
To undo the selection, press I to remove y
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
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Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Setting, Vivid color, Black-and-white,Sepia, Cyanotype
AAuto Mode
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
Option Description
Sound of the camera focusing
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Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
To view a description help display of each scene
A43 A44 Backlighting Panorama assist
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Characteristics of Each Scene
Camera during shooting
ENight portrait
Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
Digital zoom cannot be used Party/indoor
IDusk/dawn
HSunset
JNight 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 focus
Single Images are captured one at a time
Effects can be applied to images during shooting
Flash mode a Self-timer a
Following 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 Mode
When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks
Shooting ends
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Register a subject
When taking pictures of people
Press 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 Menu
Applied 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 mode
Frame the subject and take a picture
Effective Range of the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Red-eye Reduction
Using the Self-timer
Self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Focus and exposure will be set
Macro Mode Setting
Using Macro Mode
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Value
Default Settings
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
A42 Off Off2 A43 On2
A56 A58 A59 A60 A40 Off Off2 A41 A42
A43 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
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Other than Auto, Motion detection is
Restricted Option Descriptions
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Shutter sound Continuous a
Night portrait scene mode
Using Face Detection
Priority
Using Face Detection
Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection
Using Skin Softening
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Playback Features
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Switching Between Playback Modes
Available 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 ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Editing Movies
Retouching Photographs
Printing Images
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording Movies
Display the shooting screen
Press 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 changed
1280×720 , piFrame 540 960×540 , and m
VGA 640×480
Adjusting volume
Playing Back Movies
Functions 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
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Using Panorama Assist
Picture
Take the next picture
Yellow panorama direction icon II is displayed
Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete
Using Panorama Assist
RIndicator
Combining Images to Make a Panorama
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Playing Back Images in Albums
Removing Images from Albums
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Timer setting set to Off
Option Description Smile
Auto Sort Mode
List by Date Mode
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
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Screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , and Painting
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
Original and Edited Images
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Select OK and press the kbutton
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Copies created with the D-Lighting function are
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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Display the desired image in full-frame
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
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Confirm the effect and press the kbutton
Adjust the effect
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Select Yes and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
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ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Refine copy composition
Press the dbutton
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
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Image Size
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
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Turn off the camera
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If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed
Printing Individual Images
Select Copies and press the kbutton
Select the desired number of copies up to
Select the desired paper size and press the k button
Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
Print menu screen is displayed
To exit the print menu, press the d button
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Print selection Select images up to 99 and the number
Check mark y and the numeral
Indicating the number of copies to be
Paper Size
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Dpof printing
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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Continuous Shooting
Change settings to continuous or BSS best shot selector
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ISO Sensitivity
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Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MColor options
Color Options
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Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
AF Area Mode
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YCenter
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Setting
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Select smart portrait mode Mdbutton MFtab MBlink proof
Blink Proof
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Smart Portrait Menu
Face Priority Tracking
Subject Tracking Menu
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Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Select Select images and press the k
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Select images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
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Playback Menu
List by date mode
Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
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Canceling Existing Print Order
Print Date
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to select Start
Slide show begins
End the slide show or restart it
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
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HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
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Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
Movie Options
Movie Menu
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Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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Movie Menu
Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Select xTravel destination and press the k button
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WHome Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting Date on Images
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Time Zones
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Monitor Settings
Set the options below
Photo Info
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Print Date and Print Order
Dbutton Mztab MPrint date
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Vibration Reduction
Dbutton Mztab MVibration reduction
Motion Detection
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Portrait a 41, Dusk/dawn A42, Night landscape
A42, Museum a 44, Fireworks show a 44,
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
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When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Auto Off
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Dbutton Mztab MAuto off
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
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Language
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Dbutton Mztab MLanguage
Hungarian
TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV
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Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Charge by Computer
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Charge Lamp
Blink Warning
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Blink Warning Screen
Subject blinked, press Jor K to switch
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Button Off default setting
Filmstrip
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Dbutton Mztab MFilmstrip
Reset All
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Setup Menu
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Smart Portrait Menu
Subject Tracking Menu
Firmware Version
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Others
View the current camera firmware version
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File and Folder Names
DSCN0001 . JPG
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121
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Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1,2
Error Messages
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Error Messages
Image mode setting of l
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4608×2592
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Technical Notes and Index
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Caring for the Product
Camera
Caring for the Product
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Select Show info
Support Print date
Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Shooting Issues
Image mode not
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
F10
Set to Multi-shot
Playback Issues
F11
TV settings setup menu
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F13
F14
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 Digital Camera
Fireworks show scene mode
Specifications
F15
F16
25C 77F
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
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F20
JPG E77
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MOV E77
Index Special effects mode 47 Sports d
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