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About This Manual
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Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
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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 malfunction
Do 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 heat
Observe caution when handling the battery
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Following apply only to users in European countries
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Camera features
Basic Operations
Lens Lens cover
Parts of the Camera
Camera 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
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Playback Mode
79, E Easy panorama playback guide
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Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Shooting mode selection
When Displaying Menus
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
Basic Operations
If Tabs Are Not Displayed
Using Menus the dButton
Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Selecting Menu Items
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Basics of Shooting and Playback
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Insert the included EN-EL12 battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Charge lamp
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare 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 Charger
Again, or change the battery
Charge Lamp
Formatting Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Number of Exposures Remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery level indicator
Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
To select the desired language and press the k button
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press 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 Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
To 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 Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Frame the picture
When Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steady
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Using the Zoom
Digital 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 Camera
Focus and Shoot
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Viewing Images
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Play Back Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k Button
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
Setting, Vivid color , Black-and-white , Sepia , Cyanotype
AAuto Mode
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
To 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 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
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 Off
End shooting
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
Auto 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 people
Press 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 Modes
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Frame the subject and take a picture
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
Autofocus
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Value
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
Default Settings
A44 Off Off2 A45 On2
A62 A64 A65 A66 A42 Off Off2 A43 A44
A46 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 Detection
Or 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 Modes
Available 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 ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Transferring Images to the Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
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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 Movies
Display 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 volume
Playing Back Movies
Functions Available During Playback
General Camera Setup
Setup Menu
Continuous H 60 fps
When using Night portrait when Hand-held is
Min
Memory card is deleted during formatting
Setup Menu
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Shooting range and press the kbutton
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Shooting with Easy Panorama
Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 as
Example of camera movement
Resume automatic scrolling
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Hold down the k button to rewind
Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture
Using 3D Photography
To 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 Mode
Playing 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 Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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Auto Sort Mode
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List by Date Mode
Press the k button to display each image in a
When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence
Viewing Images in a Sequence
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Sequence Display Options
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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Original and Edited Images
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
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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
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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Available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and 160×120
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Confirm the effect and press the kbutton
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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
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Images
Camera is automatically turned on
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera
Turn on the printer
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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
See Movie Options E62 for more information
Select Open with HS footage and press kto
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See HS Movie E33 for more information
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
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Recording Min Playback Fast motion playback No sound
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HS Movie
Recording 10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound
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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
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Select a auto mode Md button M White balance
Select Measure
Using Preset Manual
Press 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 Selector
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WMulti-shot Single image
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Best Shot Selector Automatically selected and saved
Not be achieved
Press down halfway
Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
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Pre-shooting Cache
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ISO Sensitivity
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
Select a auto mode Md button M Color options
Color Options
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AF Area Mode
Center
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Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Setting
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Skin Softening
Smile Timer
Enable skin softening
Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu
Select smart portrait mode Md button MBlink proof
Blink Proof
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Face Priority Tracking
Subject Tracking Menu
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Copies up to nine of each
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Select images up to 99 and the number
Playback Menu
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Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
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Canceling Existing Print Order
Print Date
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BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to select Start
Press the kbutton
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
FRotate Image
Press the c button playback mode Md button M fRotate image
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Deleting Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
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Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
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If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
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NChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
Movie Menu
Open with HS Footage
HS Movie Options
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Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
Wind Noise Reduction
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Press the d button Mztab MWelcome screen
Smaller using the small picture E21 or crop E22
Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Select xTravel destination and press the k button
Imprinting Date on Images
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WHome Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Time Zones
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Monitor Settings
Set the options below
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Photo Info
Press the d button Mztab MPrint date
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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Print Date and Print Order
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Vibration Reduction
Press the dbutton Mz tab MVibration reduction
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Motion Detection
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Enable or disable digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
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Press the d button Mztab MAuto off
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Auto Off
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Important images to a computer before formatting
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Language
Press the d button Mztab MLanguage
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV
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Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
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Blink Warning
Blink Warning Screen
Subject blinked, press J or Kto switch
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Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Eye-Fi communication indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
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Filmstrip
Press the d button Mztab MFilmstrip
Basic Shooting Functions
Reset All
Scene Mode
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Others
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Others Favorite album icon E9
Press the d button Mztab MFirmware version
Firmware Version
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View the current camera firmware version
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File and Folder Names
Dscn 0001 .JPG
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
L4608×2592
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Photography
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Error Messages
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Paper
Kbutton to resume printing Ink error
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Jam
Index
Specifications
Cleaning 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 Storage
Cleaning
Storage
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
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
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When shooting in Night landscape, Night
TV settings setup menu
Playback Issues
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F12
Focus-area selection Monitor
Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 Digital Camera
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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
Sscn E90
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