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