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COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features
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Introduction
Read This First
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About This Manual
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Read This First
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Read This First
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
CAUTIONS
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<Important> Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)
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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only)
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
The Camera Body
Lens cover closed
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Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
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For Playback
Attaching the Camera Strap
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Basic Menu Operations
Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed.
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menu item.
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Basic Menu Operations
Switching Between Menu Icons
Types of Menu Icons
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Monitor Screen
For Shooting
Monitor Screen
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Monitor Screen
For Playback
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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on the camera.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed.
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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Point the camera at the subject.
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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halfway to adjust the focus.
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take a picture.
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Step 5 Play Back Images
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next images.
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
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A (Auto) Mode
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after taking a picture in A (auto) mode.
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effect and then press the k button.
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene
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Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)
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smile.
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Shooting Features
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
See Basic Menu Operations (A6) for more information.
The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Functions
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
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Raising the Flash
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
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Using the Self-timer
Off
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way.
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to select y and press the k button.
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Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)
Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)
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multi selector.
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compensation value.
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Default settings in scene mode are described below.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button in shooting mode.
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode.
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Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Features Not Available in Combination
Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings.
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Focusing on Subject
Using the Target Finding AF
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Focusing on Subject
Using Face Detection
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Focus Lock
Autofocus
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Playback Features
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Playback Zoom
Select an image to be enlarged in playback mode and rotate the zoom control toward g
Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display)
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Rotate the zoom control toward
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Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode)
Available functions differ according to the playback mode.
Available Playback Menus
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Using the Screen for Selecting Images
Follow the procedure described below to select images.
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desired image.
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number of copies).
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Using ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
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Using ViewNX 2
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Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording Movies
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screen.
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Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording
Pausing Movie Recording
Recording Movies
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Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu)
Available Movie Menu
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Playing Back Movies
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Operations Available During Movie Playback
Adjusting the Volume
Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)
Starting GPS Data Recording
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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GPS reception
Location name information (POI information)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu)
Available GPS Options Menu
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu)
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Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only)
Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi
Installing the Software on the Smart Device
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other online apps marketplace and search for Wireless Mobile Utility.
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network and press the k button.
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
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Reference Section
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)
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of the four directions to start shooting.
Example of Moving the Camera
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Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)
Favorite Pictures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
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Playing Back Images in Albums
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image to be removed and then press I to remove L.
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Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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Auto Sort Mode
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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List by Date Mode
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Playing Images in a Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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Quick effects: Applying effects to pictures
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an effect in full-frame playback mode and
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effect and press the k button.
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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Glamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eyes Larger
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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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desired copy size and press the k button.
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the k button.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details.
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camera.
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Check the printer settings.
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be printed, and press the k button.
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press the d button.
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
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Menu
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
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Number of Exposures Remaining
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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Continuous Shooting
Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
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(Auto) Mode)
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ISO Sensitivity
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.
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(Auto) Mode)
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Using Subject Tracking
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sSubject tracking, and press the k button.
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and press the k button.
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Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
Skin Softening
Smile Timer
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Blink Proof
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
The frame rate is approximately 30 fps for all options.
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HS Movie
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Maximum Movie Length
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
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recording.
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Open with HS Footage
Autofocus Mode
Select how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E45).
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Single AF.
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Wind Noise Reduction
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The Playback Menu
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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images, and press the k button.
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and number of copies (up to 9 per picture).
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date and shooting information.
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List by date mode
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Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
List by date mode
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Voice Memo
Use the cameras microphone to record voice memos for pictures.
Recording Voice Memos
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
Copy pictures or movies between the internal memory and a memory card.
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the copy screen, and press the k button.
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Sequence Display Options
Choose Key Picture
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GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only)
GPS Options
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Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information)
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View Log
To Erase Log Data
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Synchronize
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Electronic Compass
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
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Time Zone and Date
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Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
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and press the k button.
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k button.
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Monitor Settings
Photo Info
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (A8).
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Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Print date
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Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim.
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Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom.
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
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Language
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TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.
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Charge by Computer
Auto (default setting)
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Press the d button M z menu icon (A6) M Charge by computer
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Blink Warning
The Did someone blink? Screen
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Wi-Fi Options (COOLPIX S9500 only)
Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device.
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Operating the Text Input Keyboard
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Eye-Fi Upload
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Filmstrip
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Reset All
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Smart Portrait Menu
Movie Menu
Special Effects Menu Shooting Menu
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GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only)
Setup Menu
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Firmware Version
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Additional Information
Error Messages
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File and Folder Names
(1) (2)
Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows.
File name : DSCN0001.JPG
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Optional Accessories
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Technical Notes and Index
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Caring for the Products
The Camera
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The Battery
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Charging AC Adapter
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The Memory Cards
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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Shooting Issues
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Playback Issues
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GPS (COOLPIX S9500 only)
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Wi-Fi
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500)
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Notices related to licensed software copyright holders.
Location name data for Japan Location name data except for Japan
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
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Supported Standards
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Trademark Information
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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