Nikon COOLPIX S9400 manuel d'utilisation

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COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects .......................... .............................. ................................ A 32 Y ou can apply various effe cts to images immediately after releasing the shutter. While you check the end res ults of an image on the preview scr een of each effect, you can create a picture to su[...]

i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Mo vies Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only) General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or C OOLPIX S9400 digital camera. Before using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Y our Safety” ( A vi to A viii) and familiariz e yourself with the inf ormation provided in this manual . After reading , please keep this manual handy and[...]

iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t away, see “The B asics of Shooting and Playba ck ” ( A 12). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions ” ( A 1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts. Ot her Info rmation • Symbols and Conventions To ma[...]

iv Read This First Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Af rica: h[...]

v Read This First Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce pape[...]

vi Introduction Fo r Y o u r S a fe t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety inst ructions wher e all those who use the prod uct will read them. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you not[...]

vii Introduction For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overheat, or explode if improperly handle d. Observe the following precautions when handling the batter y for use in this product: • Befor e replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapte r/AC adapter, be sure i[...]

viii Introduction For Your Safety Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. [...]

ix Introduction Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW TH ESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration fo r the power outlet if needed. Th[...]

x Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the State of Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling . Nik on Inc ., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New Y ork 11747-3064 USA T el: 631-54[...]

xi Introduction <Impor tant> Notes on GPS/Elec tr onic C ompass ( C OOLPIX S9500 only) b Location name data of this camera Before using the GPS function, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR L OCA TION NAM E DA T A (COOLPIX S9500)” ( F 15) and agree to the terms. • The location name information (P oint of Interest: POI) stands [...]

xii <Important> Notes on G PS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction b Using the camer a overs eas • Befor e taking the camera with GPS func tion overseas fo r travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whe ther there is any r estriction on use. F or example, y ou cannot re cord lo[...]

xiii Introduction W i-F i ( W ireless LAN Netw ork) F unction (C OOLPIX S9500 only) This product is controlled b y the United St ates Expor t Administ ration Regulations, and you are requir ed to obtain permission from the United States government if you expor t or re- export this product to any co untry to w hich the United States embargoes goods [...]

xiv Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Introduction FC C/IC RF Exposure Stat ement This transmitter must not be co -located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health pr oblems are associated with using low power wireless de vices. There i[...]

xv Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S950 0 only) Introduction Precautions when U sing Radio T ransmissio ns • Always keep in mind that radio transmissi on or reception of data is subjec t to interception by third par ties. Note that Nik on is not respo nsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer . • Us[...]

xvi Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ............ .............. ............... .............. ............... ............ .............. ............... .... ..... ............... ... ii Read This First.......... ........................................ ................................. ............................. ........... .....[...]

xvii Table of Contents Introduction Fe atures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector........................................................... ...... 49 Availa ble F unctions ...... .................. ...................... ................... ...................... .................. ... ................ ............... 49 Using the Flash (F la[...]

xviii Table of Contents Introduction Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Featu re (COOLPIX S9500 only) .................... .............. ..... 93 F unctions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi . ........................................ ................................ 93 Installing the Software on the Smar t Device ............................... ......[...]

xix Table of Contents Introduction The Smart Portrait Menu ................................................. ................................. ...................... .. E 43 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) ........................ ...................... .................. ...................... ... E 43 Skin Softening .............. ...........[...]

xx Table of Contents Introduction Error Messages ..................... ........................................ ................................. ................... ............ E 91 Fi le and Folder Names ..................... ................................. ....................................... ............. ..... E 97 Optional Accessories .[...]

1 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Came ra Bo d y 12 3 4 5 64 12 7 10 89 1 1 Lens cover closed Flash r aised 1 Mode dial.............. ................... ...................... .... 22 2 Shutter-r elease button........................3, 26 3 Pow er sw it c h/ po wer - o n l am p .............. 19 4 [...]

2 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 The OLED monitor is sometimes referred to as " monitor" in this manual. 2 The rotary multi selector is sometimes referred t o as "multi selector" in this manual. 12 3 4 5 6 8 7 16 15 12 13 14 11 10 9 1 OLED monitor (monitor) 1 ................ ... 8, 22 2 d (menu) butto[...]

3 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 22 Zoom control Rotate tow ard g ( i ) (telephoto zoom positio n) to zoom in, and rota te toward f ( h ) (wide- angle position) to zoom out. 25 Rotary multi selecto r • While the sho[...]

4 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Playback Playback butto n Play back images. 28 Delete butt on Delete the last im age that was saved. 29 Control Main Function A Playback butto n • W hen the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the cam era on in playback mode. • Re turn to shooting mode. 19 28 Zoo[...]

5 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Attaching the Came ra Strap d (menu) button Display and hide the menu. 6 Delete butt on Delete images. 29 Shutter-release bu tton Return to shooting mode. – b ( e movie-record) button Control Main Function A[...]

6 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Basic Menu Opera tions Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that matches t he status of the camera, such as shooting or playback mode, is displayed. 2 Use the Rotary mult i selector to select a menu item. • H or I : Select an item above or bel ow. [...]

7 Basic Menu Operations Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Between Menu Icons To display a different menu, such as the setup menu ( A 96), use the multi selector to switch to another menu icon. Types of Menu Icons For Shooting For Playback A menu icon: Displays availa ble settings in the current shoo ting mode ( A 23). Depending on th[...]

8 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Monitor Screen The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settin gs and state of use. In the default setting, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when P[...]

9 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 22, 23 2 Macro mode ............................. ...................... .54 3 Zoom indicator ........................... ........... 25, 54 4 Focus indicator............................ .................. . 26 5 AE/AF-L indicator ........[...]

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12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover . 2 Inser t the included battery (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12). • U se the batter y to push the orange battery latch up in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully in[...]

13 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 19) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the mo nito r have turne d off before opening the batte ry-cha mber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the bat tery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange batter[...]

14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Charge the Ba tter y 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach th e plug adapter to the plug on the Char ging AC Adapt er . Push the plug adapter firmly until it is secur ely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to[...]

15 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding the Charge Lamp B Notes on Charging AC Adapter • Be sure to read and follow the warni ngs of “For Your Safety” ( A vi) thoroughly before using the Charging AC Ad apter. • Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Chargi ng AC Adapter” ( F[...]

16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the pow er-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memor y card slot cov er . • B e sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover . 2 Inse rt the memo ry card. • Sl ide the memory card until it clicks into place . B Ins[...]

17 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery- ch amber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor a re off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger ( 1 ) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ([...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camer a On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you ar e turning the camera on for the first time , see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Tim e” ( A 20). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. 2 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining[...]

19 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) li ghts and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • To turn off the camera, press the po wer switch. Both the monito r and the power-on lamp are [...]

20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button. 2 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press[...]

21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Press H , I , J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • Choose an item: P ress K or J (selected in t he following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ). • Set the contents: Pr ess H or I . Date and time can also be set by rotating the multi[...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Selec t a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shoot ing mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example . Rotate the mode dial to A . • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A . • See “Monitor Screen” ( A 8) [...]

23 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Changing the Settings When Shooting • Features That C an Be Set Using th e Multi Selector ➝ A 49 • Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button - Shooting menu ➝ A 61 - Se tup menu ➝ A 96 A (auto) mo de ( A 31) Shoot with basic camera ope[...]

24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a P icture 1 Ready the camera. • K eep your fingers, hair , strap and other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • T o shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the cam era so that the flash is abov e the lens. 2 Frame the picture . • Point the camera at[...]

25 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. • To zo om in so t hat th e subjec t fills a large r area o f the frame, rotate the zoom control toward g (telephoto zoom position). • To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame, rotate the zoom co[...]

26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. • “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-releas e button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator ( A [...]

27 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback Focus and Exposure When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-releas e button is pressed halfway. • When the digital zoom is in effe[...]

28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image sa ved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. • To view previous image s: H or J • To view next images: I or K ?[...]

29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Un wan ted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently display ed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • C urrent image : Only the current image is deleted. If the key pictu re of a sequence is selected, al[...]

30 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display K . • To cancel the selection, press I to remove K . • Rotate the zoom control ( A 25) toward g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playbac[...]

31 Shooting Features Shooting Features A ( Aut o) Mo de Basic shooting operations can be performed. In addition, the option s of shooting menu ( A 62) can be adjusted according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. • The focus area for autofocus differs dep ending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selecte[...]

32 A (Auto) Mode Shooting Features Using Quick Effects When i n A (auto) mode, y ou can apply effe cts to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a sepa rate file with a different name ( E 97). 1 Press the k button on the screen displayed after taking a picture in A (auto) mode. • When you press the d butt[...]

33 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suit ed to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode di al or the scene menu, images are cap tured using setting s that are optimized for the se lected scene. Viewing a Description (Help In formation) of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene me nu and rotate the zoom c[...]

34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 49 • Features T hat Can Be Se t Using the d (Menu) Button - Image mode ➝ A 62 - Setup menu ➝ A 96 Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated [...]

35 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features X Night landscape • P ress the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tr i p o d in Night landscape . • Y Hand-held (default s etting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand. - When the shutte r-release button is pressed [...]

36 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features S Night portrait • P ress the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night portrait . • Y Hand-held (default se tting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of cam era shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand. - For a sce ne with a dark backgr ound, when the sh[...]

37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on HDR • Use of a tripod is recommend ed. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ( A 96) to Off when using a tripod to stabil ize the camera. • The angle of view (i.e., the area visi ble in the frame) seen in the saved i mage is narrowe r than that seen on the monitor at the[...]

38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M b Portrait • The camera detects and focuses on a face ( A 67 ). • The skin so ftening feature makes the subject’s skin appear softer ( A 46). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • The digital zoom is not available. y M c L[...]

39 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M Z Beach • The camera focuses at the cent er area of t he frame. y M z Snow • The camera focuses at the cent er area of t he frame. y M h Sunset • The camera focuses at the cent er area of t he frame. y M i Dusk/dawn • Whe n the shutter-release but ton is pressed halfway, the ca[...]

40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M u Food • The macro mode ( A 54) will be set to on, and the camera automatical ly zooms to the clos est position to the su bject where the camera can sho ot. • Y ou can adjust the hue by pressing the mul ti selector H or I . The hue adjustment se tting is saved in the camera’s mem[...]

41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings. Additionally, printing may not be available depend ing on the printer. For more in formation, see your printer’ s manual or contact a digital photo la[...]

42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Pet Portrait Auto Release • To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the mult i selector J ( n ). - Y : When the camera detects a pet’s face, it focu ses and then releases th e shutter automatically. - OFF : The camera does not r elease th e shutter automatically, even if [...]

43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on 3D Photography • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. • Pictures have a less pronoun ced 3D feel as the distance be tween the camera and subject is increased. • Pic ture s ma y hav e a l ess p ron oun ced 3 D fe el wh en t he s ubje ct i s dar k or w hen the s[...]

44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Viewing 3D Photography • 3D images can not be played b ack in 3D on the camera monitor s creen. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D images can be played back in 3D by conn ecting the camera to [...]

45 Shooting Features Sm a rt P o rt r a it M od e (S hooting Smiling F aces) If the camera detects smiling faces, the sh utter is automatically released without pressing the shutter - release button (smile timer). The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer. 1 Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile. • When the camera d[...]

46 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Shooting Features Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 49 • Features T hat Can Be Se t Using the d (Menu) Button - Smart portrait menu ➝ A 63 - Setup menu ➝ A 96 Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the camera detects [...]

47 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode ( Applying E ffects When Shoot ing) You can select one of the special effects to shoot pictures. To select an effect, press the d b utton to display the special eff ects menu. • The camera focuses on the subject at the cent er area of the frame. C More Information See “Basic Menu Operatio ns“ ( A 6) f[...]

48 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 49 • Features T hat Can Be Se t Using the d (Menu) Button - Image mode ➝ A 62 - Setup menu ➝ A 96 Option Descripti on Soft Soften the image by adding a sli ght blur to th[...]

49 Shooting Features F eatures Tha t Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ) or K ( o ) while shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows. • See “List of the Default Settings” ( A 59) for mo re information o[...]

50 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) Y ou can set a flash mode that suit s the shooting conditions. 1 Press H ( m flash mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k butt on. • See “Available Flash Modes” ( A 51) for more info[...]

51 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Raising the Flash When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically pop up if the conditions requir ed for flash photography are met. • Auto flash ( U auto, V auto with redeye reduction, or Y slow sync): If the lighting is dim, the flash automati[...]

52 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Effective Range of the Flas h The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 f t 8 in . to 19 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) for te lephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto ). C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies wi[...]

53 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable f or taking grou p shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release butt on is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a t ripod is recommended . Set Vibr ation reduction in the setup menu ( A 96) to[...]

54 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking clos e-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press I ( p macro mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the[...]

55 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) When the shooting mode is set to A (aut o) mode, use the creative s lider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pict ures. Operating the Creative Slider 1 Pr[...]

56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features 4 When adjustment is complete, press J or K to select y and press the k button. • If the k button (except when P is s elected) or the shutter-release bu tton is pressed in step 3, the selected amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied, the camera returns to the s[...]

57 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjust the overall brightness of the image. C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph sh owing the di stribution of tones in th e image. Use as a guide when using exposure compen sation and shooting without the flash. • The hori[...]

58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) When the shooting mode is set to scene mode, smart portrai t mode or special effects mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 1 Press K ( o exposure compensation) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi s electo[...]

59 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. 1 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On . 2 Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off . 3 The setting cann[...]

60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 U (auto) or W (off) can be select ed. When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatica lly selects t he flash mode a ppropriate f or the scene it has selected . 2 The setting cannot be changed. 3 Flash is fixed at X (fill fla[...]

61 Shooting Features F eatures That C an Be Se t 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 t he shooting mode. 1 When the mode dial is set to y , you can select the desire d scene from the scene menu. Other opt ions may also be set for s[...]

62 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mod e) Shooting Features Options Available in the Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Option Description A Image mode Allow you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is r 4896×3672 . E 29 White balance Adjust colors in the im[...]

63 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) B utton (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Options Available in the Sm art Portrait Menu Option Description A Image mode Allow you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is r 4896×3672 . E 29 Skin softening Enable skin softening. The camer[...]

64 Shooting Features F eatures Not A vailable in C ombination Some features cannot be used in co mbination with other menu settings . Restricted function Option Descript ions Flash mode Continuous ( A 62) When Continuous is used fo r shooting, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( A 63) When Blink proof is set to On , the flash cannot be used. Se[...]

65 Features Not Availabl e in Combination Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom is not availabl e depending on th e shooting mode. • When the dig ital zoom is in ef fect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted ( E 76). Print date Continuous ( A 62) When Continuous H , Continuous L , Pre- shoot[...]

66 Shooting Features F ocusing on Subject The focus area or focus range varies depending on the shooting mode. • In A (auto) mode, focus area can be set by selecting AF ar ea mode ( A 62) in the shooting menu. Using the Target Finding AF When AF area mode is set to Target finding AF , the camera will adjust the focus during the following operatio[...]

67 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses fa ce detection to automatically foc us on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face , a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. *I f Pet port[...]

68 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subj ec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. • Be sure that th e distance between the camera an d the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pre ssed halfway, the ex posure is locked. Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as ex[...]

69 Playback Features Playback Features Playback Zoom Select an image to be enlarged in playback mode and rotate the zoom control toward g ( i ). Operatio ns During P layback Zoom C Enlarging Images Recorded with Face Detection or Pet Detection Pictures taken usin g face detection ( A 67) or pet detection ( A 42) are enlarged at the cente r of the f[...]

70 Playback Features V iewing Sever al Images ( Thumbnail Pla yback and Calendar Displa y) Rotate the zoom control toward f ( h ) in playback mode. This function will display se veral images at the sa me time, making it easy to find t he desired image. Operatio ns During Thu mbnail Pl ayback and Calendar Display B Note on Calendar Display Pictures [...]

71 Playback Features Selecting Certain T ypes of Images for Pla yback Playback mode can be c han ged according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes 1 When viewing images, press the d button. 2 Press the multi selector J . • M enu icon selection is enabled. 3 Press H or I to choose the N[...]

72 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Pl ayback Playback Features 4 Press H or I t o s e l e c t a mo d e a n d t he n p r e s s the k button. • If you select Play , the playback screen is displayed. • If you select other than Play , go to step 5. 5 Select an album, category, or shooting date and then press the k button. • h Se e “Favori[...]

73 Playback Features F eatures That C an Be Se t Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) When viewing images in full-frame playba ck mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to set the playback menu ( A 6). Available functions differ acco rding to the playback mode. * When using list by date mode, press the d button from the list by da[...]

74 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features Available Playback Menus Option Des cription A Quick retouch 1, 2 Create retouc hed copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. E 16 D-Lightin g 1, 2 Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. E 16[...]

75 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features 1 This function is used to edit the cu rrently selected image and save it as a separ ate file from the original file. Note, however, that pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography cannot be edited. Note also that there is a res triction on retouching [...]

76 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features Using the Screen for Selecting Images The image selection screen is displa yed in the followi ng menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while f or other menu items, multiple images can be selected. F ollow the procedur e described below to se[...]

77 Playback Features C onnecting the Came ra to a TV , Comput er , or Prin ter You can enhance your enjoyment of image s and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the co[...]

78 Playback Features Using V ie wNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software pack age which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh [...]

79 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to op en the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Se lectio n button is not available in the European release). • Click Next t[...]

80 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Di rect USB connection : Turn the came ra off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera . Connect the camera to the computer using the inc luded USB cable. The camera[...]

81 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • C onfirm that the name of the connected came ra or r emovable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ). • At default settings, all the images on the m emory card will be copied to the com[...]

82 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. 1 Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen. • The movie options icon indicates[...]

83 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movi e recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode ( A 86) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when b ( e movie- record) button is pressed to sta[...]

84 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes on Using Zoom During Movie Recording • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • When the dig ital zoom is used, th e image quali ty will deteriorate. • If you start recording a movie without using digita l zoom, and you keep rotating the zoom control toward g ([...]

85 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Functions Available in Mov ie Recording • The exposure compensation and White balanc e settings in shooting menu ( A 61) are also applied with movie recor ding. • When macro mode is enabl ed, movies of subjects cl oser to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starti ng movie [...]

86 Recording and Playing Back Movies F eatures That C an Be Se t Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu) Press the d button on the shooting screen to display the menu screen and then select the D menu icon to set the following options on the movie menu. A vailable Mo vie Menu C More Information See “Basic Menu Operatio ns” ( A 6) for more inform[...]

87 Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. • U se the multi selector to se lect a mov ie. • M ovies can be r ecognized by the movie options icon ( A 86). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie. Operations Available During Movie Playback Rotate the multi selector to fast f[...]

88 Using GPS/Electronic C ompass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Starting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals fr om the GPS satellites and identifie s its current time and position. The position infor mation (latitude and l ong itude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot. Turn[...]

89 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) B Notes on GPS • Before using the GPS func tions, read “<Importan t> Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)” ( A xi). • It takes a few minutes to obtain position in formation when pos iti oning is performe d for the first time or in a situat[...]

90 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) C GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information • GPS rece ption can be c hecke d on the shoot ing screen. - n : Si gna ls ar e bei ng r ecei ved f rom four or mo re s ate llit es an d positioning is bein g performed. Position information is recorde[...]

91 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) F eatures That C an Be Se t Using the d (Menu) Button ( GPS Options Menu) From the menu screen, select the z menu icon to display the GPS options menu, and then you can change the foll owing settings. Available GPS Options Menu Press the d button M z (GPS option s) menu icon ( A 7) Option Descrip[...]

92 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Bu tton (GPS Options Menu) Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Create log The measured positio n information is recorded at the interval set for Log interval until a preset time set using Start log is reached (only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On )[...]

93 Using the Wi-Fi (Wirel ess LAN) Fe ature (COOLPI X S9500 only) Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (C OOLPIX S9500 only) F unctions that Can Be Pe r formed Using W i-F i You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect i[...]

94 Using the Wi-Fi (Wirel ess LAN) Fe ature (COOLPI X S9500 only) Co nnect ing the Smart Device to the C amera 1 Press the multi selector to select the Wi-Fi network and press the k button. 2 Select On and press the k button. • SSID and the password are displayed. • When Auth./encryp. is set to Open (default setting), the password is not displa[...]

95 Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Using the Wi-Fi (Wirel ess LAN) Fe ature (COOLPI X S9500 only) To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection • Turn off the camera. • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. B Notes on Wi-Fi Connection • Set the Wi-Fi netw ork to Off in a place where the use of radi o waves is prohibited. • When a [...]

96 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup Menu From the menu screen, select the z menu icon to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon ( A 7) Option Description A Welcome screen Set whether or not the welc ome screen is displayed when power is turned on. The welco[...]

97 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Vibration reduction Reduce blurring caused by came ra sh ake when shooting. The default setting is On . • Whe n using a tripod to sta bilize the camera , set this featu re to Off to prevent th is feature from malfu nctioning. E 73 Motion dete ction When the camera dete cts camera shake or subje ct movement a[...]

98 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup TV settings Adjust settings for conne ction to tele vision. • Whe n the camera is connected to a tele vision using an audio/video cable but no pi cture is displayed on the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal compatibl e with the television. • HDMI settings can be set. [...]

E 1 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playing back) ........................ .............. E 2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode ........... ................ .................. ................ .................. .............. E 5 Auto S[...]

E 2 Reference Sect ion Shooting Using Easy P anora ma (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama 1 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) , and press the k button. • The image sizes (W × H) when the camera is hel d in landscap e orientat ion are as follows. - W Normal (1 80°) : 4800 × 920 when the[...]

E 3 Using Easy Panoram a (Shooting and Playing back ) Reference Sect ion 4 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to st art shooting. • W hen the camera detects th e panorama direction, the shooting starts. • The guide showing the current shooting point is displayed. • When the guide showing the shooting point reach[...]

E 4 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting and Playing bac k) Reference Sect ion Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 28), display the picture recorded with Easy panora ma in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the e ntire screen and scrolls the displayed area auto[...]

E 5 Reference Sect ion Playbac k F a vorite Pictures Mode You can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are not copied or moved). After you add images to albums, you ca n choose to play back only the added images by using favorite pictures mode. • It is easier to find the image s when th[...]

E 6 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Sect ion Playing Back Images in Albums Use the multi selector to select an album and p ress the k bu tt on t o p lay ba ck o nl y im ag es add ed to t he sam e album. • The following operations can be performed on the album list screen. - l (delete) button: Delete all images in t he currently selected album. -[...]

E 7 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Sect ion Changing the Favorites Album Icon 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an icon color and press the k button. 2 Press H , I , J or K to choose an icon and press the k button. • The icon changes and the monitor display r eturns to the list of albums scree n. B Notes on Album Icons Set the album i[...]

E 8 Reference Sect ion Auto Sort Mode Captured images are automatically sorted into cat egories, such as portraits, landscape, and movie. Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back images in the selected category. • The following operation can be performed while the category selection screen is displayed.[...]

E 9 Auto Sort Mode Reference Sect ion Auto Sort Mode Categories * Images captured in x (Scene auto selector) mode ( A 34) are also so rted to the appropriate categories . B Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie file s can be sorted to each categor y in auto sort mode. If 999 images or movies hav e already been sorted to a speci fic[...]

E 10 Reference Sect ion List by Dat e Mode Use the multi selector to se lect a date and then press the k button to play back images captured on the selected date. • The first picture taken on the selected date is displayed. • The following operations can be perf ormed while the shooting date list screen is displaye d. - d button: If you select [...]

E 11 Reference Sect ion Playing Images in a Sequenc e The i mages shot in the fol lowing contin uous shootin g mode are sa ved as a group (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot. • Con tinuous H , C ontinuous L , Pre-shooting cache , Co ntinuous H: 120 fps or C ontinuous H: 60 fps in C ontinuous ( E 34) in the shooting menu •S p o r t s ([...]

E 12 Playing Images in a Sequence Reference Sect ion Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options ( E 58) is set to Key picture only in the playbac k menu, if the l button is pressed and the deletion method is select ed, the following images are deleted. • When a sequence is displayed by its key picture only: - Current i mage : Whe[...]

E 13 Reference Sect ion Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with th is camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 97 ). C Original Pictur es and Edited Copies • Copies created with ed iting functions are not dele ted if the original pictures are deleted . The original pictures ar[...]

E 14 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sect ion B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d. - P ictures taken using Easy panor ama or 3D photography - Pictures taken with cameras ot her than the COOLPIX S9500/S9400 • When no fa ces are detected in the picture, glamou r retouch function cannot be applie d. • If a copy cr[...]

E 15 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion Quick effects: Applying effects to pictures Effects selected from the following 23 type s can be applied to an image with the e mark while this image is displayed in full-frame playback mode. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2. 1 Display the image to which you want to appl[...]

E 16 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sect ion Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version i s disp layed on the left a nd the edited version is displayed on the right. • To cancel, press J . • Q uick retouched copi es are stored as[...]

E 17 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion Glamour Retouch: Making Faci al Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eye s Larger 1 If an image contains more than one face detected by the camera, select the face to be edited by pressing the multi selector H , I , J or K and press the k button. • To cancel, press the d button. • When only one face [...]

E 18 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sect ion 4 Choose Yes and press the k button. • Copies created with the glamour retouch fu nction are stored as separate fil es and recognized by the u icon displayed in playback mode ( A 10). B Notes on Glamour Retouch • Depending on conditions such as the dire ction the subject is facing or the brightness [...]

E 19 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion Crop: Creat ing a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the port ion visible on the monitor screen when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 69) enabled. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 69) . 2 Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control toward g ( i ) or f ( h ) to adjust the z oo[...]

E 20 Reference Sect ion C onnec ting the Camer a to a T V ( Vie wing Images on a T V ) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictur es on the television. If your television is equi pped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cab le to play back pictures. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect[...]

E 21 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Imag es on a TV) Reference Sect ion 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provid ed with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV . • While the camera [...]

E 22 Reference Sect ion Co nnect ing the Camer a to a Print er (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 23) printers can co nnect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a comput er. Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the ca[...]

E 23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Prin t) Reference Sect ion Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 22), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, an d press the k butt on. • Rotate the zoom control toward f ( h ) to dis[...]

E 24 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 22), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. • To exit the print menu , press the d button. 2 Choose Print selectio[...]

E 25 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Prin t) Reference Sect ion 3 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Print all images All pictures stored in the inte rnal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start [...]

E 26 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the defaul t paper size for the current printer) , 3.5×5 i n. , 5×7 i n. , 100×150 mm , 4×6 in. , 8×10 in. , Le tter , A3 , and A4 . Onl y sizes supported by the current printer ar e displayed. C Printi[...]

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E 28 Editing Mo vies Reference Sect ion B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camer a from turning off during editing. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cann ot be used again for extra cting a movie. To extract another range, select and ed[...]

E 29 Reference Sect ion Menu The S hooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image S ize and Quality) Select the combination of image size and im age quality (compression ratio) that is used when savi ng images. The higher the image mode setting, t he larger the size with which it can be printed, and the lower the compression rati o, the higher the[...]

E 30 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Number of Exposures Remaining The following tabl e lists the approximate numb er of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, there is a si gnificant difference in the number of images that can be actu ally saved depe nding on the com position of th [...]

E 31 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or [...]

E 32 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures ta ken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white[...]

E 33 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure. B Notes on Metering • When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted or spot metering (wh[...]

E 34 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Display the shootin g screen in A (Auto) mode ( A 31) M d button M A menu icon ( A 6) M Continuous Option Description U Single (defaul t setting) One picture is shot each time the shutter-rel ease[...]

E 35 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion The icon for the current se tting other than Single is displayed on the m onitor ( A 8). B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at th e values determined with the first shot in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depen ding on the image [...]

E 36 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shoo ting cache is selected, shooting be gins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or long er, and images captured before t he shutter-rel ease button is pressed all the way are save d along with images captured after the shutter-r[...]

E 37 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, the le ss light needed fo r taking pictures. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness , pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused[...]

E 38 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Display the shootin g screen in A (Auto) mode ( A 31) M d button M A menu icon ( A 6) M AF area mode Option Description a Face priority The camera automatic ally detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detecti[...]

E 39 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in ef fect, the camera fo cuses on the subje ct at the center of th e frame regardless of the applied AF ar ea mode option. • In some rar e cases of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not pe rform as expected ( A 68), the subje[...]

E 40 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Using Subject Tracking Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. 1 Rotate the multi selector to select s Subject tracking , and press the k button. • Press the d butto[...]

E 41 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, or menu se ttings before regis tering a subject. If any of these are changed after a subjec t is registered , the subject will be cancele d. • During certain conditions, such as when [...]

E 42 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Quick Effects Enable or disable the quick effects function. B Note on Quick Effects Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Fea tures Not Available in Combina tion” ( A 64) for more informati on. Display the shootin g screen in A (Auto) mode ( A 31) M [...]

E 43 Reference Sect ion T h e S m a rt P ort r a it M en u Image Mode (Image S ize and Quality) See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” ( E 29) for more information on Image mode . Skin Softening Enable skin softening. When skin softening is enabled, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shooting ( A 8). When Off[...]

E 44 The Smar t Portrait Me nu Reference Sect ion Blink Proof The camera automatically releases the shu tter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s e yes are open is saved. When blink proof is enabled, the icon fo r the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shoot ing ( A 8). When Off is selec[...]

E 45 Reference Sect ion Movie Menu Movie Options You can select the type of movie to rec ord. The camera can record normal speed movies, and HS (high speed) movies ( E 46), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bitrate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger. Normal[...]

E 46 Movie Menu Reference Sect ion HS Movie When recorded movies are played back, th e camera plays back the movies in slow motion or fast motion. See “Rec ording Movies in Slo w Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 47) for more information. * While recording movies, the camera ca n be switched between normal speed movie recording and slow m[...]

E 47 Movie Menu Reference Sect ion Maximum Movie Length The following table lists the approximate maximum movie len gth that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the maxim um movie length and file size that can be actually saved can be different depending on th e image composition and subject motion even when the memory cards have the same[...]

E 48 Movie Menu Reference Sect ion • Movie recording starts at normal speed when Open with HS footage in the movie menu i s set to Of f . Press the k button at the point wher e the camera should record for slow motion or fast motio n playback in order to switch to H S movie recording. • When an HS movie reaches the maximum length for HS movies [...]

E 49 Movie Menu Reference Sect ion Open with HS Footage Select whether or not to record slow moti on or fast motion movies from the start of the recording when HS movies are recorded. Autofocus Mode Select how the camera focuses when r ecording normal speed movies ( E 45). • When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options , the setting is fi[...]

E 50 Movie Menu Reference Sect ion Wind Noise Reduction When On is selected, an icon for this setting is dis played on the monitor ( A 8). • When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options , the setting is fixed at Off . Display the shooting screen M d button M D (Movie) menu icon ( A 6) M Wind noise reduction Option Description Y On Record [...]

E 51 Reference Sect ion The Pla yback Menu For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick r etouch , D- Lighting , Glamour retouch and Small picture ), see “Editing Still I mages“ ( E 13). Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card, [...]

E 52 The Playback Me nu Reference Sect ion 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting inf ormation. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date o n all pictures in the print o rder. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (s hutter speed a nd aperture value) on all pictures in[...]

E 53 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes on Print Order C Deleting All Print Orders In step 1 of the print order procedure ( E 51), choose Delete p rint order and press the k button to delete the print orders for all pictures. C Print Date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting by using Print date ([...]

E 54 The Playback Me nu Reference Sect ion Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start , and press the k button. • T o change the int er val betwee n pictures, cho ose Frame intvl , and pr ess the k button, and then select the desired interval time[...]

E 55 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion Protect Protect select ed pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” ( A 76) for more information. Note, howeve r, that formatt ing the camera ’s i nternal memory or the memory card ( E 78[...]

E 56 The Playback Me nu Reference Sect ion Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The rec ording screen is displ ayed for a picture without v oice memo, while the voic e memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voic[...]

E 57 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion Copy (Copy Be tween Internal Memory a nd Memory Card) Copy pictures or movies between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to s elect an option from the copy screen, and press the k button. • C amera to card : Copy picture s from the inter nal memory to the mem ory card. • C[...]

E 58 The Playback Me nu Reference Sect ion C Message: “Memory contai ns no images.” If there are no pictures stored on the mem ory card when playb ack mode is selec ted, the message, Memor y contains no images. , is displa yed. P ress the d button and select Co py from the playback menu to copy the pi ctures stored in th e camera ’ s internal[...]

E 59 Reference Sect ion GPS Options Menu (C OOLPIX S9500 only) GPS Options B Note on Erasing GPS Data Pictures taken with cameras other than the COOLPIX S9500 cannot be edited. Press the d button M z (GPS options) menu icon ( A 6) M GPS options Option Description Record GPS dat a When set to On , signals are being re ceived from the GPS satellites [...]

E 60 GPS Options Men u (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion Updating the A-GPS File Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps/index. html • The A-GPS file for the COOLPIX S9500 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to O[...]

E 61 GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion Points of Interest (POI) (Recor ding and Displaying Location Name Information) This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information). C POI Display • If there is no location name information in th e display level that was set, “---” is di splayed. • The loc[...]

E 62 GPS Options Men u (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion Create Log (Record the L og of Moving Information) When log recording starts, the meas ured position information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval . • The recorded log data cannot be used as is. To use the data, select End log and save it[...]

E 63 GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and ti me are not set, the log cann ot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. Whe n the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends. • Log recording en ds due to the oper[...]

E 64 GPS Options Men u (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion View Log Check or erase the log data stored on the memory car d using Create log ( E 62). • See "GP S Log Da ta Saved o n Memo ry Cards" ( E 98) for more information. To Erase Log Data Press the l button to select either functi on. •S e l e c t e d l o g : The selected log[...]

E 65 GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion Electronic Compass Press the d button M z (GPS options) me nu icon ( A 6) M Electronic compass Option Description Compass dis play When set to On , a compass is displayed on the shooting screen. • The default setting is Off . • The directi on the camera is po inting is displayed base[...]

E 66 GPS Options Men u (COOLPIX S9500 only) Reference Sect ion B Notes on Using the Electronic Compass • The electronic compas s is not displayed when the camera le ns is facing upwards. • Do not use the electronic compass in this came ra for mountain climbing and other s pecialized applications. The displa yed information is inten ded as a gen[...]

E 67 Reference Sect ion The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on th e monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M Welcome screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX Display the [...]

E 68 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M Time zone and d ate Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi select or to set the date and time. • Choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y [...]

E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone , and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d on the monitor change according to the region currently selec ted. 3 Pres[...]

E 70 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Monitor Settings Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed on the monitor screen. See “Monitor Screen” ( A 8) for more inform ation on indicators di splayed on t he monitor. Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M Moni tor setting s Option Description Photo info Select informat[...]

E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info , a framing grid is displayed to help fram e pictures. It is not displayed while rec ording movies. The same information as in Auto info is displayed. Movie frame+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info , the movie fram e [...]

E 72 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Print Date (Imprinting Date and Tim e on Pictures) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This informati on can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date ( E 52). The icon for t he current setting other than Of f is displayed on the monit [...]

E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Vibration Reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for sh ooting still pictures or movies. Correct blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom a pplied or at slow shutter speeds. The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed o[...]

E 74 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is selected, an icon for this setting is di splayed on the monitor ( A 8). The motion det ection icon lights in green when the camera det ects any vibration and increases[...]

E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumina tor that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M AF assist Option Description Auto (defaul t setting) AF-assist illuminator light s automa tically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 5.[...]

E 76 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is used, the focus will be at the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used wi th the following shooting modes. - W hen the scene mode is x (Scene auto selector), X (Night landscape), S (Night portrai[...]

E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet port rait scene mode, even when On is set, the button s ound an d shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the shutter sound is disabled during movie recor ding. • Some features cannot be used in combinatio n[...]

E 78 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Format Memory/F ormat Card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the inte[...]

E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M TV settings Option Description Video mode Select the analog vide o output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV. HDMI Select a picture re solution for HDMI ou tput from Auto (default setting), 480p , [...]

E 80 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Charge by Computer Select whether or not the battery inserted i nto the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a compu ter via the USB cable ( A 77). B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the prin ter complies with the [...]

E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status when the camera is conne cted to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowl y (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on la mp is lit, charging is comple[...]

E 82 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face detection ( A 67) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: - x (Scene auto selector) ( A 34) - S (Night portrait) (when Tripod is selected) ( A 36) - Portrait ( A 38) • A (Auto) mode (when Face priority[...]

E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Wi-Fi Options (COOLPIX S9500 only) Configure the Wi-Fi (wire less LAN) settin gs to connect the camera and a smart devic e. Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M Wi-Fi options Option Description Wi-Fi network When wirelessly co nnecting the camera and a sm art device, se t Wi-Fi netwo rk to On . The defaul[...]

E 84 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Operatin g the Text I nput Keyboa rd Character Input for SSI D and Password • Press the H , I , J or K to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the se lected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text filed, select N or O on th[...]

E 85 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images m ay not be upload ed if signal s trength is insu fficient even if Enable is selected. • Remove the Eye-Fi car d from the camera in a place where the use of radio waves is prohibi ted. Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected. • Refer[...]

E 86 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not film strips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode ( A 28). B Notes on Filmstrip Display • In order to display the filmstrip, at least 10 images must be saved in the ca mera’s internal memory or on the memory card.[...]

E 87 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera set tings are restore d to the default values. Basic Shooting Functions Scene Mode Night Landscape Menu Night Portrait Menu Backlighting Menu Press the d button M z menu icon ( A 6) M Reset all Option Default value Flash mode ( A 50) Auto Self-timer ( A 53) OFF Macr[...]

E 88 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Smart Portrait Menu Special Effects M enu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Option Default value Skin softening ( E 43) Normal Smile timer ( E 43) On (single) Blink proof ( E 44) Off Option Default value Special effects ( A 47) Soft Option Default value Image mode ( E 29) r 4896×3672 White balance ( E 31) Auto Meteri[...]

E 89 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9500 only) Setup Menu Option Default value Record GPS dat a ( E 59) Off Embed POI ( E 61) Off Display POI ( E 61 ) Off Level of detail ( E 61) Level 6 (detailed) Log recording duration ( E 62) Log data for next 24 hrs Compass disp lay ( E 65) Off Option Default va lue Welcome screen [...]

E 90 The Setup M enu Reference Sect ion Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 97) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from t he lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card. If Reset all is performed after all pictures are deleted from the i nternal memory or memory card ( A 29),[...]

E 91 Reference Sect ion Additional Information Error Messages The following table lists the error messag es and other war nings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause/So lution A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 68 Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or re place the battery. 1[...]

E 92 Error Messages Reference Sect ion Card is not formatted. For m a t c a rd ? Ye s No M emo r y car d h as no t b ee n fo r ma tte d for use i n t his c am er a. All data stored on the memor y card is deleted when formatted. If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No , and backup the data to a computer before f ormatting t[...]

E 93 Error Messages Reference Sect ion Fa i l e d t o t a k e s e c o n d shot When tak ing 3D images, the second shot could not be successfully taken after the first shot. • T r y shooting again. After taking the fir st shot, move the camera horiz ontally an d frame t he subject s o that it is ali gned with the guide. • In some shooting condit[...]

E 94 Error Messages Reference Sect ion Mode dial is not in the pro per posit ion. Mode dial is between two modes . Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 22 Len s er ror Lens e rror occurred . Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error p ersists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized ser vice representative. 19 Communications err[...]

E 95 Error Messages Reference Sect ion The memor y card has been removed. Wi-Fi is now disabled. (COOLPIX S9500 only) The storage media of the smart de vice or memory card of the camera has been removed while the came ra and smar t device are connected wir elessly . The wir e less connec tion is terminated. Inser t the storage media or memor y card[...]

E 96 Error Messages Reference Sect ion * See the instr uction manual provided with your pr inter for further guid ance and information. Pri nte r e rr or : c he ck printer status. Pri nt er er ror Chec k prin ter . Af ter solv ing th e problem , sele ct Resume and press the k button to r esume printing.* – Pri nte r e rr or : c he ck paper Specif[...]

E 97 Reference Sect ion F ile and Fo lder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. * Includes quick effects ( A 32) of A (auto) mode (1) Identifier Not displayed on camera monitor. DSCN Original still pictures, movies SSCN Small cop ies RSCN Cropped copies FSCN Pictures created with picture editing other than cro[...]

E 98 File and Folder Names Reference Sect ion B Notes • When image fil es or voice files are copied to or from the internal mem ory or memory card ( E 57), the file namin g conventions are as follows: - Selected images: Files copied us ing selected i mages are copied t o the current folder (or to t he folder used for subsequent pict ures), where [...]

E 99 Reference Sect ion Optional A cces sories See our websites or product catalo gs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX S95 00/S9400 . Battery charger Batter y Charger MH-65 (Charging time when the batter y is complete ly used up: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) Properly align the p[...]

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F 1 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products .... ............... ................ ............... F 2 The Camera ..... ................... ............... ................... ............... ................... ................... ...... F 2 The Battery ............. .................. ................ .................. .................[...]

F 2 Technical Notes and Inde x Caring f or the Pr oducts The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” ( A vi to viii) thoroughly befor e using the products. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if [...]

F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely high preci sion; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0. 01% being mi ssing or defectiv e. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are al w a ys li t (w h it e , r e d[...]

F 4 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The batter y should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations[...]

F 5 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memor y cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 17). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card us[...]

F 6 Technical Notes and Inde x Caring fo r the Camer a Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging agents. Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the c amera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in an[...]

F 7 Technical Notes and Inde x T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information. • See “Error Message s” ( E 91) for more informa tion. Power[...]

F 8 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x The monitor is blank. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhaust ed. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shu tter-rel eas e butto n, c button or b ( e movie -record) button, or rotate the mode dial. • When flash lamp f lashes, wait until f lash has charged . • Camera and compu[...]

F 9 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Shooting Issues Monitor is tu rned off, and the power- on lamp flashes quickly. Battery temperature is high . T urn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. Af ter the lamp flashes for 3 minutes, the camera turns off automatically , but you can also press the power switch to turn[...]

F 10 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Pic tu res are blurred. • Use flash. • Use vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use D (Best Shot Selector). • Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self-timer for better results). • Specify a higher ISO sensitivity setting and resume sh ooting. 50 97, 97 62 53 62, E 37 Bri[...]

F 11 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Playback Issues The image take n becomes grainy. As the subject is dark , shutter speed is too slow or ISO sens itivity is too high. • Use flash. • Specify a lower ISO sensitivit y setting. 50 62, E 37 Pictures ar e too dark. • Flash is set to W (off ). • Flash wind ow is bloc ked. • Subject[...]

F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Cannot zoom in on picture. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies , small picture, or cropped copies of size 320 × 240 pixels or smaller . • Playback zoom may not be available f or pictures taken with cameras other than the C OOLPIX S9500/S9400. • 3D images cann ot be enlarged when the came[...]

F 13 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x GPS (C OOLPIX S9500 only) Nikon T ra nsf er 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer . • Camera is off. • Battery is exhaust ed. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer . • Confirm that the oper ating system used is compat ible with t[...]

F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Wi- F i An incorrect location name is record ed o r the correct location name is not displayed. The desired landmark name may not be registered or an incorrect lan dmark name ma y be displ ayed. – Unable to update the A-GPS file. • Check the following items. - Whether the memor y card is ins erted[...]

F 15 Technical Notes and Inde x USER LICENSE AG REEMENT FOR L OCA TION NAME DA T A (C OOLPIX S9500) The location name data th at are stored in COOLPIX S9500 (“Data”) is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copy right, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you,[...]

F 16 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATI ON NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9 500) Technical Notes and Inde x LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain liability exclusions or damages li mitations, so to that extent the ab ove may not apply to you. Export Control. You agree not to [...]

F 17 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NA ME DATA (COOLPIX S950 0) Technical Notes and Inde x Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location name data f or Japan • Location name data ex cept for Japan © 2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data o f ZENRIN CO., LTD. “ZENRIN” is a regis tered[...]

F 18 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATI ON NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9 500) Technical Notes and Inde x Canada This data includes info rmation taken with perm ission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty, © Que en’s Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post, GeoBase ® , © Department of Nat ural Resources Canada. All rights reserved. Mexico Fue[...]

F 19 Technical Notes and Inde x Specifications Nik on COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of ef fective pixels 18.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3- in. type CMOS; approx . 18.91 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 22× opti cal zoom (COOLPIX S9500)/ 18× optical zoom (COOLPIX S9400) Focal length COOLP[...]

F 20 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x Image size (p ixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 125-1600 • ISO 3200 (available wh en using Auto mode) Exposure Metering mo de Matrix, center-weight ed, spot (w hen digital zoom is 2× or higher) Exposure con trol Programmed auto ex posure and exposure compe nsation (-2.0 ?[...]

F 21 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) (COOLPIX S9500 only) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communications systems) Communicat ions protocols IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 30 m (32[...]

F 22 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x • Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a full y-charged battery and an ambient tempera ture of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Came ra and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards. 1 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Pr oducts Association (CIPA) standards for measuring[...]

F 23 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x Supported Standards •D C F : D es ig n R u le fo r Ca me ra F il e S y st em i s a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibil i ty among different makes of camera. •D P O F : Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed at [...]

F 24 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the A VC P a tent P ortfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) en code video in compliance with the A VC standard (“ A VC video ”) and/or (ii) de code A VC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in [...]

F 25 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x Tradema rk Informa tion • Microsof t, Windows and Windows Vista ar e e ither register ed trademarks or trademarks of M icrosoft Corporation in th e United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and Quick Time are trademarks of Apple Inc., register ed in the U. S. and other cou ntries. [...]

F 26 Technical Notes and Inde x Index Symbols R 43 o Adjusting Brightness 58 k Apply selection button 4 A Auto mode 31 F Auto sort mode 71 , E8 W Backlighting 37 l Delete button 29 , 87 , E12 , E56 o Exposure compensation 49 h Favorite pictures mode 71 , E5 m Flash mode 49 , 50 C List by Date Mode 71 , E10 p Macro mode 49 , 54 d Menu button 6 , 61 [...]

Index F 27 Technical Notes and Inde x Creative slider 55 Crop E19 , E27 D Date and time 20 , E68 Daylight saving time 20 , E69 Delete 29 , 87 , E12 , E56 Digital zo om 25 , 97 , E76 Direct P rint 77 , E22 D-Lighti ng 74 , E16 DPOF pri nting E25 DSCN E97 Dusk/dawn i 39 E Easy pan orama p 41 , E2 Editing movies E27 Editing pictures E13 Electr onic co[...]

F 28 Index Technical Notes and Inde x Mode dial 22 , 33 Monitor 8 , 10 , F6 Monitor brightne ss 96 , E70 Monitor settings 96 , E70 Motion detection 97 , E74 Movie length 82 , E47 Movie mode 82 Movie options 86 , E45 Movie playback 87 Movie recording 82 Multi selector 3 , 4 , 49 Multi-shot 16 62 , E35 Museum l 40 N Night landscape 35 Night portrait [...]

Index F 29 Technical Notes and Inde x Special effects mo de 47 Sports d 38 SSCN E97 Subject tracking 62 , E39 , E40 Sunset h 39 Switching between menu icons 7 Synchronize 92 , E64 T Target finding AF 62 , 66 , E39 Tele 25 Thumbnail playba ck 70 Time difference E69 Time zone 20 , E69 Time zone and date 20 , 96 , E68 Tripod socket 2 TV settings 98 , [...]

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