DIGITAL CAMERA
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the
Trademark Information
Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and
Playback: L Auto Mode Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
For Your Safety
WARNINGS
Introduction
Turn off in the event of mal- function
Observe caution when han- dling the battery
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
CD-ROMs
Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A
CAUTIONS Modifications
Interface Cables
Notice for Customers in Can- ada
Table of Contents
Basic Photography and Playback: L Auto Mode
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Table of Contents
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
One-TouchPortrait Mode
Table of Contents
Introduction
Table of Contents
Symbols and Conventions
About This Manual
Notations
Screen Samples
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-LongLearning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
•Comply with copyright notices
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Lens cover closed
See also
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
Shooting
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Basic Operations
The o shooting/playback Button
The Multi Selector
Playback Mode
The p Button
Shooting Modes
Playback Modes
k Note on Selecting a Mode
The m Button
Help Displays
Charging the Battery
2 Charge the battery
First Steps
1 Plug in the charger
jThe MH-62Battery Charger
jThe EN-EL8Battery
jWhen the Battery Is Not in Use
3 Unplug the charger
Inserting the Battery
1 Open the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover
2 Insert the battery
3 Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover
jNote on the Battery
jRemoving the Battery
kPower Saving Function
Turning On and Off the Camera
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
1 Turn on the camera
3 Press GH to choose Yes and press d
4 Press J
6 Press GH to edit the day D order of
the day, month, and year may differ in
some areas and press J
7 Press GH to edit the month M and
Inserting Memory Cards
2 Insert the memory card
j Inserting Memory Cards
3 Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover
jThe Write Protect Switch
jFormatting Memory Cards
jRemoving Memory Cards
jMemory Cards
1 Press the power switch
4 Check the battery level and number of
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L Auto Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: L Auto Mode
lAvailable Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
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2 Frame the picture
Step 2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera
jDigital Zoom
Step 2 Frame a Picture
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1 Press the shutter-releasebutton halfway
2 Press the shutter-releasebutton the rest
of the way down to take the picture
lShutter-ReleaseButton
lFocus Lock
lAuto Focus
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Full-FramePlayback
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
kFull-FramePlayback Mode
lViewing Pictures
Using the Flash
1 Press J flash mode
jNote on Using the Flash
kWhen Lighting is Poor
kThe AF-assistIlluminator
kThe Flash Lamp
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
1 Press H self-timer
4 Press the shutter-releasebutton fully
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Macro Close-upMode
1 Press L macro mode
kMacro Close-upMode
4 Press the shutter-releasebutton fully
Assist and Scene Modes
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
Assist Modes
Scene Modes
Assist Modes
Taking Pictures in Assist Modes
2 Press m to display the scene menu
3 Press GH to choose an assist mode and
B Portrait Assist
Assist Modes
l Focusing at Infinity
E Landscape Assist
P Sports Assist
lSports Assist
D Night Portrait Assist
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
1 Enter scene mode by pressing
p in shooting mode, selecting
Scene Modes
The following modes are available
lFocusing at Infinity
NMuseum
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Scene Modes
2 Press GHIJ to choose the direction and press d
3 Take the first picture
4 Take the second picture
5 Press d to finalize the series
2 Frame a picture using the K guide
Taking Pictures in the One-TouchPortrait Mode
One-TouchPortrait Mode
1 Press m one-touchportrait mode
jFace-PriorityAF
kSettings for One-TouchPortrait Mode
The One-TouchPortrait Menu
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
More on Playback
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Editing Pictures
Restrictions on Picture Editing
kPicture Editing
lOriginal Pictures and Edited
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
2 Refine copy composition
4 Press H to choose Yes and press d
lCropped Copy Image Mode
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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
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H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
jVoice Memos
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Movie Mode
Movies
1 Enter movie mode by pressing
S press the multi selector
The Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
Time-LapseMovies
Stop-MotionMovies
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode
Auto-FocusMode
The Movie Menu
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Making Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
3 Press GH to advance or rewind
Playing Voice Recordings
2 Press GH to choose the desired file and press d
Copying Voice Recordings
1 Press p in the Select sound file screen c
3 Press GH to choose the copy option
4 Press GH to choose the desired file and press d
Connecting to a TV c
Connecting to a Computer c
Connecting to a Printer c
jBefore Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a TV
jConnecting an A/V Cable
2 Connect the A/V cable
3 Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Confirming USB Option
Setting the USB Option
1 Press m
3 Press GH to choose Interface and
4 Press GH to choose USB and press d
4 Transfer pictures
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
3 Turn on the camera
jConnecting the USB Cable
5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete
lMarking Pictures for Transfer
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Connecting to a Printer
Print pictures one at a time c
Take pictures
Connect to printer c Print multiple pictures c
Connecting the Camera and Printer
1 Set the USB option c 65 to PTP
2 Turn off the camera
4 Connect the USB cable as shown below
Printing Pictures One at a Time
2 Press GH to choose Copies and press d
4 Press GH to choose Paper size and press d
jConnecting the USB Cable
6 Press GH to choose Start print and press J
Printing Multiple Pictures
7 Press d to start printing
jPaper Size
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
1 Press m in playback mode
Press GH to choose Print selected and
press d
5 Press d
jPrint Set
kNote on the Print Set Date Option
lDifferences Between Print Set and Date Imprint
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Z Image Mode
lImage Mode
kImage Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining
d White Balance
jFlash Mode
f Preset White Balance
White bal. preset and press d
kNote on Preset White Balance
will be used during shooting
I Exp. +/–
qContinuous
z Interval Timer Photography
Press m to return to shooting mode
A Best Shot Selector BSS
WSensitivity
d Color Options
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Selecting Multiple Pictures
1 Press the multi selector IJ to choose a
desired picture
2 Press GH to select ON or OFF or the
w Print Set
z Slide Show
1 Press the multi selector GH to choose Start
2 Press d
kNotes on Deletion
ADelete
DProtect
E Transfer Marking
kMarking for Transfer
LCopy
jNotes on Copying Pictures
kFile Names of Copied Pictures
kCopies
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
RMenus
Text
Icons
kWhen “Select an image” is Selected
V Welcome Screen
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
WDate
2 Press GH to choose Y and press d
3 Press J
kThe Clock Battery
5 Press m
kX Home Time Zone
kDaylight Saving Time
kTime Zones c
GMT +/–
Location
GMT +/–
kPhoto Info
Z Monitor Settings
Photo Info
kDate imprint and print set
f Date Imprint
jDate Imprint
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Date Counter
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h Sound Settings
u AF Assist
jAuto Off
h Blur Warning
i Auto Off
M Format Memory/O Format Card
jFormatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
jLanguage
kInterface
n Reset All
Setup menu
Pop-upmenu
One-touchportrait menu
B Firmware Version
Shooting menu
Movie menu
Others
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
Technical Notes
Image File and Folder Names
jAvoid sudden changes in temperature
Caring for the Camera
jKeep dry
jDo not drop
Caring for the Camera
kThe Battery
jThe AF-AssistIlluminator LED
kNotes on the Monitor
Cleaning
Storage
Error Messages
Error Messages
M or O
M or O
M or O
Display
Display
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Problem
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S9 Digital Camera
Specifications
EN-EL8Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery
Specifications
MH-62Battery Charger
kSpecifications
Supported Standards
Symbols
Index
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