Reference Manual
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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
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Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck 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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Modifications
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Camera features
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Lens cover closed
Lens Lens cover
Parts of the Camera
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Shooting Mode
Monitor
Date not set indicator
Focus area
Playback Mode
79, E Easy panorama playback guide
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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Shooting mode selection
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
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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
Again, or change the battery
Charge Lamp
Lamp stops flashing green and turns off
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
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
Press the multi selector Hor
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
To select the desired language and press the k button
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
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
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
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
Subjects Not Suitable for 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
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k Button
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting
Auto Mode
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
AAuto Mode
Setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white , Sepia , Cyanotype
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
Hand-held
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
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 information
Movies cannot be recorded in 3D
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
Press the a button and select a different shooting mode
Set Smile timer A56 to Off
End shooting
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Releasing the Shutter Manually
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
Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu
Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject
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
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Using the Self-timer
Focus and exposure will be set
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Autofocus
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Value
Default Settings
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
A44 Off Off2 A45 On2
A62 A64 A65 A66 A42 Off Off2 A43 A44
A46 Off On2 Off2 A47 A48 A49 A50
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
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Other than Auto , Motion detection is
Using Face Detection
Or Night portrait scene mode
Faces
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
Some of the features available when playing back images
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
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Connector cover Straight Viewing images on a TV E23
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
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
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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
Adjusting volume
Playing Back Movies
Functions Available During Playback
Rotate the zoom control to g or f A2 during playback
General Camera Setup
Setup Menu
Continuous H 60 fps
When using Night portrait when Hand-held is
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Setup Menu
Memory card is deleted during formatting
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Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Shooting with Easy Panorama
Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 as
Shooting range and press the kbutton
Example of camera movement
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Hold down the k button to rewind
Resume automatic scrolling
Using 3D Photography
To cancel shooting, press the k button
Frame the subject
Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture
Using 3D Photography
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Playing Back Images in Albums
Removing Images from Albums
Select Yes and press the k button
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
Press H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the kbutton
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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Use the multi selector to select a category and then
Auto Sort Mode
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List by Date Mode
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When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence
Viewing Images in a Sequence
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Press the k button to display each image in a
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
Original and Edited Images
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button
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When the kbutton is pressed, a new, edited copy is created
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Check the preview of the copy
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PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Confirm the effect and press the kbutton
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Available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and 160×120
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Press the dbutton
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
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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 the camera
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Images
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera
Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
To exit the print menu, press the d button
Print selection Print all images
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Playback or
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Printing begins
Paper Size
Select Open with HS footage and press kto
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See HS Movie E33 for more information
See Movie Options E62 for more information
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
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HS Movie
Recording 10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound
Recording Min Playback Fast motion playback No sound
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point
Press Hor Ito choose the Ncontrol choose end point
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Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Edited movie is saved
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Select a auto mode Md button M White balance
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Using Preset Manual
Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Shooting Menu for a Auto Mode
Select Measure
Continuous Shooting
Change settings to continuous or BSS Best Shot Selector
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Best Shot Selector Automatically selected and saved
Not be achieved
WMulti-shot Single image
Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
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Pre-shooting Cache
Press down halfway
ISO Sensitivity
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Select a auto mode Md button M Color options
Color Options
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Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
AF Area Mode
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Center
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 Md button 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 images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
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Playback Menu
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
Press the kbutton
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Protect
Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect
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Image Selection Screen
Rotate the multi selector, or press Jor Kto select an image
Press the kbutton to apply image selection
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FRotate Image
Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image
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EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
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HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
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Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
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If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
NChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
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Open with HS Footage
HS Movie Options
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Movie Menu
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording
Smaller using the small picture E21 or crop E22
Welcome Screen
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Press the d button Mztab MWelcome screen
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
Press the d button Mztab MPrint date
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Vibration Reduction
Press the dbutton Mz tab MVibration reduction
Motion Detection
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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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Press the d button Mztab MAuto off
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Important images to a computer before formatting
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Language
Press the d button Mztab MLanguage
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 J or Kto switch
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Eye-Fi communication indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
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Supported Eye-Fi Cards
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Filmstrip
Press the d button Mztab MFilmstrip
Reset All
Scene Mode
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Basic Shooting Functions
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Others
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Others Favorite album icon E9
Firmware Version
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View the current camera firmware version
Press the d button Mztab MFirmware version
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File and Folder Names
Dscn 0001 .JPG
Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Photography
Error Messages
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Kbutton to resume printing Ink error
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Jam
Paper
Specifications
Cleaning and Storage
Troubleshooting
Index
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Camera
Battery
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Select Show info
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Support Print date
Shooting Issues
Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Troubleshooting
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
Set to Multi-shot Image mode not
Pet portrait, or 3D photography is
When shooting in Night landscape, Night
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TV settings setup menu
Playback Issues
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Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 Digital Camera
Focus-area selection Monitor
Specifications
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
Numerics
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Internal memory ISO sensitivity 39, E41
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Multi selector 4, 5 Multi-shot 16 E39 Museum l
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Sscn E90
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