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Before Taking Important Pictures
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Do not disassemble
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck An infant or child
Observe caution when handling the battery
Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat
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Interface Cables
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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
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
Lens Lens cover
Parts of the Camera
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Focus area
Date not set indicator
79, E Easy panorama playback guide
Playback Mode
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78, E
Shooting mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode selection
Basic Operations
When Displaying Menus
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
Basic Operations
If Tabs Are Not Displayed
Using Menus the dButton
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Switching Between Tabs
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
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Insert the included EN-EL12 battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Keep the camera turned off
Charge lamp
Again, or change the battery
Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
Charge Lamp
Lamp stops flashing green and turns off
Insert the memory card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Battery level indicator
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Turn the Camera On
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Press the multi selector Hor
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
To select the desired language and press the k button
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
To select a shooting mode
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
Frame a Picture
When Using a Tripod
Hold the camera steady
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus and Shoot
Focus and Shoot
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to select an image to display
Viewing Images
Playback Zoom
Changing How Images Are Displayed
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
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
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
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces
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
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
Press the multi selector Hmflash mode
Using the Flash Flash Modes
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
Macro Mode Setting
Using Macro Mode
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Autofocus
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
Or Night portrait scene mode
Using Face Detection
Faces
Priority
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
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Transfer images to the computer
Viewing Images
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
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Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Camera Temperature
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu
Playing Back Movies
Adjusting volume
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
Min
Memory card is deleted during formatting
Setup Menu
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Shooting with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 as
Shooting range and press the kbutton
Example of camera movement
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Hold down the k button to rewind
Resume automatic scrolling
To cancel shooting, press the k button
Using 3D Photography
Frame the subject
Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture
Using 3D Photography
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Playing Back Images in Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Removing Images from Albums
Select Yes and press the k button
Press H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the kbutton
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
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Use the multi selector to select a category and then
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Auto Sort Mode
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List by Date Mode
Viewing Images in a Sequence
When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence
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Press the k button to display each image in a
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Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence
Sequence Display Options
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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Editing Still Images
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Restrictions on Image Editing
Original and Edited Images
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Use the multi selector to select OK and press Button
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ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
When the kbutton is pressed, a new, edited copy is created
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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Confirm the effect and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
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Available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and 160×120
Press the dbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
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When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
When using the included audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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Set the TV’s input to external video input
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Images
Take pictures
Turn off the camera
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
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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
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Select Open with HS footage and press kto
See HS Movie E33 for more information
See Movie Options E62 for more information
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
HS Movie
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Recording 10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound
Recording Min Playback Fast motion playback No sound
Press Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito choose the Ncontrol choose end point
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Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Edited movie is saved
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
Select a auto mode Md button M White balance
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Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Using 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
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Not be achieved
WMulti-shot Single image
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Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
Pre-shooting Cache
Press down halfway
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ISO Sensitivity
Color Options
Select a auto mode Md button M Color options
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Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome
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AF Area Mode
Center
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Autofocus Mode Setting
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Enable skin softening
Smile Timer
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Blink Proof
Select smart portrait mode Md button MBlink proof
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Smart Portrait Menu
Face Priority Tracking
Subject Tracking Menu
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APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
Select images up to 99 and the number
Copies up to nine of each
Playback Menu
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Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
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Canceling Existing Print Order
Print Date
Use the multi selector to select Start
BSlide Show
Press the kbutton
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Protect
Press the c button playback mode Md button M d Protect
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Rotate the multi selector, or press Jor Kto select an image
Image Selection Screen
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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Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
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Select a copy option and press the k button
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
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Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card
If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
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NChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movie Options
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HS Movie Options
Open with HS Footage
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Movie Menu
Wind Noise Reduction
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode
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Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording
Welcome Screen
Smaller using the small picture E21 or crop E22
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Press the d button Mztab MWelcome screen
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Time Zone and Date
Select xTravel destination and press the k button
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WHome Time Zone
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Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting Date on Images
Time Zones
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Monitor Settings
Set the options below
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Photo Info
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
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
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Motion Detection
AF Assist
Enable or disable digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
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Auto Off
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
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Press the d button Mztab MAuto off
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
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Important images to a computer before formatting
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Language
Press the d button Mztab MLanguage
Adjust settings for connection to a TV
TV Settings
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Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
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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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Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi communication indicator
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Supported Eye-Fi Cards
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Filmstrip
Press the d button Mztab MFilmstrip
Scene Mode
Reset All
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Basic Shooting Functions
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Others
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Others Favorite album icon E9
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Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version
Press the d button Mztab MFirmware 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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Kbutton to resume printing Ink error
Jam
Paper
Cleaning and Storage
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Index
Camera
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
Memory Cards
Charging AC Adapter
Cleaning
Cleaning and Storage
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
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
F13
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 Digital Camera
Focus-area selection Monitor
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Specifications
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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F16
Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
Numerics
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F18
Internal memory ISO sensitivity 39, E41
F19
Multi selector 4, 5 Multi-shot 16 E39 Museum l
Sscn E90
F20
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