Introduction

Table of Contents

 

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................

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Read This First.........................................................................................................................................

ii

About This Manual...............................................................................................................................................

iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................

iv

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................

vi

WARNINGS ...............................................................................................................................................................

vi

Notices .....................................................................................................................................................

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<Important> Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)........................

xi

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) ........................................

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions....................................................................................

1

The Camera Body..................................................................................................................................

1

Principle Functions of the Controls ...........................................................................................................

3

Attaching the Camera Strap ..........................................................................................................................

5

Basic Menu Operations.......................................................................................................................

6

Monitor Screen ......................................................................................................................................

8

The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................

12

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery.....................................................................................................

12

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery..................................................................................................

14

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................

16

Internal Memory and Memory Cards.....................................................................................................

17

Approved Memory Cards ..............................................................................................................................

17

Step 1 Turn the Camera On .............................................................................................................

18

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................

19

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................

20

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode......................................................................................................

22

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................

23

Step 3 Frame a Picture.......................................................................................................................

24

Using the Zoom...................................................................................................................................................

25

Step 4 Focus and Shoot ....................................................................................................................

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Step 5 Play Back Images ...................................................................................................................

28

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images...................................................................................................

29

Shooting Features............................................................................................................................

31

A(Auto) Mode ..................................................................................................................................

31

Using Quick Effects............................................................................................................................................

32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ..................................................................................

33

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene .........................................................

33

Characteristics of Each Scene .....................................................................................................................

34

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)........................................................................

45

Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................

46

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .....................................................

47

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