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