Reference Manual
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Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Handle the camera strap with care
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Do not disassemble
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
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Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat
Observe caution when handling the battery
Do not immerse in or expose to water
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Modifications
Interface Cables
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
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Rotary multi selector
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Shooting Mode
Monitor
Number of exposures remaining
Playback Mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Displaying Menus
Basic Operations
Using Menus the dButton
If Tabs Are Not Displayed
Selecting Menu Items
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab
Attaching the Camera Strap
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Insert the included EN-EL12 battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Keep the camera turned off
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Charge lamp
Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
Charge Lamp
Inserting the Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Formatting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Turn the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery level indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the Camera On
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Daylight Saving Time
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Camera switches to a auto mode and the a icon is displayed
Select a Shooting Mode
Press the multi selector Hor To select a shooting mode
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Hold the camera steady
When Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Autofocus
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Focus and Shoot
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Viewing Images
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Play Back Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
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
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
AAuto Mode
Setting, Vivid color, Black-and-white,Sepia, Cyanotype
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
Sound of the camera focusing
Option Description
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To view a description help display of each scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
A43 A44 Backlighting Panorama assist
Characteristics of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Camera during shooting
Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
ENight portrait
Digital zoom cannot be used Party/indoor
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
JNight 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 portrait
Single Images are captured one at a time
Flash mode a Self-timer a
Effects can be applied to images during shooting
Following six effects are available
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Shooting ends
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
When taking pictures of people
Register a subject
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject
Applied to all shooting modes
Select subject tracking mode Mdbutton Mstab A10
Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu
Mode
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Features
Frame the subject and take a picture
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Effective Range of the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Available Flash Modes
Red-eye Reduction
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Using the Self-timer
Self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used
Focus and exposure will be set
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Exposure Compensation Value
Default Settings
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
A56 A58 A59 A60 A40 Off Off2 A41 A42
A42 Off Off2 A43 On2
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
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Other than Auto, Motion detection is
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Restricted Option Descriptions
Shutter sound Continuous a
Using Face Detection
Night portrait scene mode
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
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
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
Compatible Operating Systems
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Windows
Using ViewNX
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Transferring Images to the Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Terminate the connection
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Start ViewNX
Retouching Photographs
Editing Movies
Printing Images
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Recording Movies
Display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Camera Temperature
Recording Movies
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Functions Available with Movie Recording
1280×720 , piFrame 540 960×540 , and m
Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu
Following settings can be changed
VGA 640×480
Functions Available During Playback
Adjusting volume
Playing Back Movies
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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Take the next picture
Using Panorama Assist
Picture
Yellow panorama direction icon II is displayed
RIndicator
Press the kbutton when shooting is Complete
Using Panorama Assist
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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Timer setting set to Off
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Option Description Smile
Auto Sort Mode
List by Date Mode
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Editing Features
Editing Still Images
Screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , and Painting
Restrictions on Image Editing
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Editing Still Images
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
Copies created with the D-Lighting function are
Check the preview of the copy
When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is created
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
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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
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Press the dbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Refine copy composition
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
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Image Size
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
When using the included audio/video cable
When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
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Hold down the cbutton to turn on Camera
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Set the TV’s input to external video input
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Images
Turn off the camera
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed
Select the desired number of copies up to
Printing Individual Images
Select Copies and press the kbutton
Select the desired paper size and press the k button
Print menu screen is displayed
Printing Multiple Images
Printing begins
To exit the print menu, press the d button
Check mark y and the numeral
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Print selection Select images up to 99 and the number
Indicating the number of copies to be
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Paper Size
Dpof printing
Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MWhite balance
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
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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
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Select Aauto mode Mdbutton MAtab MColor options
Color Options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
AF Area Mode
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YCenter
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Setting
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Smart Portrait Menu
Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Skin Softening
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Select smart portrait mode Mdbutton MFtab MBlink proof
Blink Proof
Smart Portrait Menu
Subject Tracking Menu
Face Priority Tracking
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Select Select images and press the k
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
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Select images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
Playback Menu
Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
List by date mode
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Canceling Existing Print Order
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Print Date
Slide show begins
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to select Start
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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Playing Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Recording 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
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
Movie Menu
Movie Options
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Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
Wind Noise Reduction
Movie Menu
Welcome Screen
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Select xTravel destination and press the k button
Time Zone and Date
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
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Daylight Saving Time
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WHome Time Zone
Imprinting Date on Images
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Time Zones
Monitor Settings
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Set the options below
Photo Info
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Print Date and Print Order
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Dbutton Mztab MPrint date
Vibration Reduction
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Dbutton Mztab MVibration reduction
Portrait a 41, Dusk/dawn A42, Night landscape
Motion Detection
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A42, Museum a 44, Fireworks show a 44,
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
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When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Auto Off
Dbutton Mztab MAuto off
Formatting Memory Cards
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Dbutton Mztab MLanguage
Language
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Hungarian
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TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Charge by Computer
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Charge Lamp
Blink Warning
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Subject blinked, press Jor K to switch
Blink Warning Screen
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Button Off default setting
Filmstrip
Dbutton Mztab MFilmstrip
Reset All
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Smart Portrait Menu
Setup Menu
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Subject Tracking Menu
Others
Firmware Version
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View the current camera firmware version
File and Folder Names
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DSCN0001 . JPG
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Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1,2
Error Messages
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Error Messages
Image mode setting of l
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
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Select Show info
Troubleshooting
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Support Print date
Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Shooting Issues
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Image mode not
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
Set to Multi-shot
Playback Issues
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TV settings setup menu
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Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 Digital Camera
Specifications
Fireworks show scene mode
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25C 77F
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
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Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
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JPG E77
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MOV E77
Index Special effects mode 47 Sports d
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