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The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.

Shooting

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)	E2
Using 3D Photography	E5
Playback

Favorite Pictures Mode	E7
Auto Sort Mode	E 10
List by Date Mode	E 12
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)	E 13
Editing Still Images	E 16
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)	E 23
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	E 25
Movies

Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)	E 31
Editing Movies	E 34
Menu

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)	E 36
The Smart Portrait Menu	E 46
The Subject Tracking Menu	E 48
The Playback Menu	E 49
The Movie Menu	E 62
The Setup Menu	E 65
Additional Information

File and Folder Names	E 90
Optional Accessories	E 91
Error Messages	E 92

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S6300 specifications

The Nikon S6300 is a compact digital camera that seamlessly combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts and novices alike. Released as part of Nikon's Coolpix line, the S6300 garnered attention for its impressive capabilities in a sleek design.

At the heart of the S6300 is a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, which allows for vibrant and clear image capture even in challenging lighting conditions. This sensor size is substantial for a compact camera, providing greater depth and detail in photographs. Coupled with an EXPEED C2 image processor, the S6300 excels in reducing noise and enhancing overall image quality, resulting in sharp, high-resolution photos.

One of the standout features of the S6300 is its versatile NIKKOR lens with a 10x optical zoom. This lens ranges from a wide-angle 25mm to a telephoto 250mm, enabling users to capture a variety of scenes, from expansive landscapes to detailed close-ups. The lens is complemented by optical image stabilization (VR), which minimizes blurriness caused by camera shake, allowing for steady shots even at full zoom or in low light.

The S6300 also boasts a 3-inch LCD screen with 921,000 dots, providing clear and vibrant playback and easy navigation through menus. This screen is particularly beneficial for reviewing images and adjusting settings on the fly. The camera features a range of automatic shooting modes, including Smart Portrait and Scene Selection, which take the guesswork out of photography. With these modes, users can quickly select settings that best fit specific situations, from portraits to night scenes.

In addition to its still photography capabilities, the Nikon S6300 excels in video recording. It can capture Full HD 1080p videos at 30 frames per second, ensuring high-quality video output. The built-in stereo microphone enhances the audio quality, making the S6300 a versatile option for those interested in videography as well.

With its compact design, lightweight body, and robust performance, the Nikon S6300 presents a wonderful balance of portability and functionality. Its combination of features makes it suitable for everyday use, travel, or special events, appealing to a wide range of users who appreciate quality photography in a small package. Remarkably user-friendly and equipped with modern technology, the S6300 remains a notable choice in the world of compact digital cameras.

Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Other Information SymbolAbout This Manual Iii Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse 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 An infant or child Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo 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 heatObserve caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xii Table of Contents Xiii Xiv E85 E80E82 E84 Xvi Parts of the Camera Camera featuresBasic Operations Lens Lens cover Parts of the CameraCamera Body Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting Mode Focus area Date not set indicator 78, E Playback Mode79, E Easy panorama playback guide 48, E Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Shooting mode selection When Displaying Menus Using the Rotary Multi SelectorBasic Operations If Tabs Are Not Displayed Using Menus the dButton Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab Switching Between TabsWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Selecting Menu Items Attaching the Camera Strap Page Basics of Shooting and Playback Rechargeable Li-ion battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the included EN-EL12 battery Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Charge lamp Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryPrepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Keep the camera turned off Lamp stops flashing green and turns off Charging Using a Computer or Battery ChargerAgain, or change the battery Charge Lamp Formatting Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraBattery level indicator Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On To select the desired language and press the k button Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress the multi selector Hor Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Press the Abutton Select a Shooting ModeTo select a shooting mode Camera switches to a auto mode and the a icon is displayed Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Frame the picture When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steady Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital 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 CameraFocus and Shoot Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Viewing Images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to select an image to display Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Deleting Images in a Sequence Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k Button Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeCamera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting Auto ModeOptions Available in the Auto Shooting Menu Setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white , Sepia , Cyanotype AAuto Mode Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesTo View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each Scene Hand-held Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame IDusk/dawn HSunset Night landscape Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes Fireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes OPet portrait Playing Back 3D Images See Using 3D Photography E5 for more informationMovies cannot be recorded in 3D Effects can be applied to images during shooting Flash mode a Self-timer aFollowing six effects are available Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Press the a button and select a different shooting mode Set Smile timer A56 to OffEnd shooting Releasing the Shutter Manually Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling FacesAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Register a subject When taking pictures of peoplePress the shutter-release button to take a picture Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Available Features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Effective Range of the Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the multi selector Hmflash mode Frame the subject and take a picture Available Flash Modes Flash Mode SettingRed-eye Reduction Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Using the Self-timerFocus and exposure will be set Autofocus Using Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode icon F is displayed Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Value Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure Default Settings A44 Off Off2 A45 On2 A62 A64 A65 A66 A42 Off Off2 A43 A44A46 Off On2 Off2 A47 A48 A49 A50 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 Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Other than Auto , Motion detection is Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Priority Using Face DetectionOr Night portrait scene mode Faces Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Using Face Detection Using Skin Softening Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus Lock Some of the features available when playing back images Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback ModesAvailable Playback Modes Screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, and Painting Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Connector cover Straight Viewing images on a TV E23 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connectionPage 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 MoviesDisplay 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 Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu Rotate the zoom control to g or f A2 during playback Adjusting volumePlaying Back Movies Functions Available During Playback General Camera Setup Setup Menu Continuous H 60 fps When using Night portrait when Hand-held isMin Memory card is deleted during formatting Setup Menu E16 E10E12 E13 Shooting range and press the kbutton Using Easy Panorama Shooting and PlaybackShooting with Easy Panorama Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 as Example of camera movement Resume automatic scrolling Using Easy Panorama Shooting and PlaybackViewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Hold down the k button to rewind Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture Using 3D PhotographyTo cancel shooting, press the k button Frame the subject Using 3D Photography Adding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures Mode Select Yes and press the k button Favorite Pictures ModePlaying Back Images in Albums Removing Images from Albums Press H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the kbutton Changing the Favorites Album Icon Use the multi selector to select a category and then Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories E10 E11 Auto Sort Mode E12 List by Date Mode Press the k button to display each image in a When only the key picture is displayed for a sequenceViewing Images in a Sequence E13 Sequence Display Options Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceE14 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence E15 Deleting Images in a Sequence Editing Still Images Editing FeaturesE16 Original and Edited Images E17Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing E18 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationLighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button E19 When the kbutton is pressed, a new, edited copy is createdESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Check the preview of the copy PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonE20 Available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and 160×120 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageConfirm the effect and press the kbutton E21 E22 ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton E23 When using the included audio/video cableWhen using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E24 Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlSet the TV’s input to external video input Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE25 Printing Images Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E27 Printing Individual Images E28 Printing Multiple ImagesTo exit the print menu, press the d button Print selection Print all images E29Playback or E30 Printing beginsPaper Size See Movie Options E62 for more information Select Open with HS footage and press ktoE31 See HS Movie E33 for more information Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Press the bemovie-record button to start recordingPress the bemovie-record button to end recording E32 Recording Min Playback Fast motion playback No sound E33HS Movie Recording 10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound E34 Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point Press Hor Ito choose the Ncontrol choose end point E35 Choose Yes and press the kbuttonEdited movie is saved E36 Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Select a auto mode Md button M White balance Select Measure Using Preset ManualPress the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode Continuous Shooting Change settings to continuous or BSS Best Shot SelectorE38 WMulti-shot Single image E39Best Shot Selector Automatically selected and saved Not be achieved Press down halfway Images Captured in Continuous Shooting ModeE40 Pre-shooting Cache E41 ISO Sensitivity Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome Select a auto mode Md button M Color optionsColor Options E42 E43 AF Area Mode Center E44 E45 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode Setting Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Skin Softening Smile TimerEnable skin softening Smart Portrait Menu Smart Portrait Menu Select smart portrait mode Md button MBlink proofBlink Proof E47 Face Priority Tracking Subject Tracking MenuE48 Copies up to nine of each Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Select images up to 99 and the number Playback Menu E50 E51 Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode E52 Canceling Existing Print OrderPrint Date E53 BSlide ShowUse the multi selector to select Start Press the kbutton Protect Press the c button playback mode Md button M d ProtectE54 E55 Image Selection ScreenRotate the multi selector, or press Jor Kto select an image Press the kbutton to apply image selection FRotate Image Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate imageE56 Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E58 Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button E59 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed E60 NChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE61 E62 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed Movie Options Movie Menu Open with HS FootageHS Movie Options E63 Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording Select how the camera focuses in movie modeWind Noise Reduction E64 Press the d button Mztab MWelcome screen Smaller using the small picture E21 or crop E22Welcome Screen E65 E66 Time Zone and DateSelecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Select xTravel destination and press the k button Imprinting Date on Images E67WHome Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Time Zones E68 E69 Monitor SettingsSet the options below E70 Photo Info Press the d button Mztab MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE71 Print Date and Print Order E72 Vibration ReductionPress the dbutton Mz tab MVibration reduction E73 Motion Detection E74 Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsE75 Press the d button Mztab MAuto off When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerAuto Off E76 Important images to a computer before formatting Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E77 E78 LanguagePress the d button Mztab MLanguage Hdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsAdjust settings for connection to a TV E79 E80 Charge by Computer Charge Lamp E81 E82 Blink Warning Blink Warning Screen Subject blinked, press J or Kto switchE83 Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi communication indicatorEye-Fi Upload E84 E85 FilmstripPress the d button Mztab MFilmstrip Basic Shooting Functions Reset AllScene Mode E86 E87 Others E88Others Favorite album icon E9 Press the d button Mztab MFirmware version Firmware VersionE89 View the current camera firmware version E90 File and Folder NamesDscn 0001 .JPG E91 Optional Accessories E92 Error Messages L4608×2592 E93Photography E94 Error Messages E95 Paper Kbutton to resume printing Ink errorE96 Jam Index SpecificationsCleaning and Storage Troubleshooting Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Battery Memory Cards Charging AC Adapter Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning and StorageCleaning Storage Power, Display, Settings Issues Troubleshooting Select Show info Hide info is selected for Photo infoSupport Print date Shooting Issues Characteristics of Digital CamerasTroubleshooting Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter Set to Multi-shot Image mode notPet portrait, or 3D photography is F10 When shooting in Night landscape, Night TV settings setup menu Playback IssuesF11 F12 Focus-area selection Monitor SpecificationsF13 Nikon Coolpix S6300 Digital Camera F14 Specifications F15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F16 Supported Standards F17 SymbolsIndex Numerics F18 Internal memory ISO sensitivity 39, E41 F19Multi selector 4, 5 Multi-shot 16 E39 Museum l Sscn E90 F20Page YP2E0311

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