Nikon COOLPIX S6600 User Manual

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Page 1 - Reference Manual

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viiiIntroductionTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety be

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78General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThe settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button

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79General Camera SetupMotion detectionAllows you to set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused

Page 5 - About This Manual

80Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionUsing the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionYou can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated s

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81Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function1 Use the multi selector HI to select the Wi-Fi network and press the k button.2 Select On and press the k bu

Page 7 - Information and Precautions

82Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function3 Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On.• Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device f

Page 8 - About the Manuals

83Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and m

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84Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewing images on a TV E22Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.Connec

Page 10 - For Your Safety

85Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share im

Page 11 - Introduction

86Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• Windows: If instructi

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87Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.• Windows: Click Yes.•

Page 13 - Notices for Customers in the

ixIntroductionDo not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in useParts of

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88Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one

Page 15 - Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

89Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterIf a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.• When using

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90Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer3 Terminate the connection.• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and

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E1The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.ShootingUsing Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)...

Page 18 - Table of Contents

E2Reference SectionShooting with Easy Panorama* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.1 Select Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the shooting

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E3Reference Section3 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.• KLJI are displayed to

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E4Reference SectionB Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at t

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E5Reference SectionViewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaSwitch to playback mode (A28), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-fram

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E6Reference SectionBy adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images.• Images can be sorted int

Page 23 - Parts of the Camera

E7Reference SectionPlaying Back Images in AlbumsUse the multi selector to select an album and then press the k button to play back the images in the s

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xIntroduction• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the ins

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E8Reference SectionRemoving Images from Albums1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and use H to hide L.• To display the icons again, press I

Page 26 - 4 Press the k button

E9Reference SectionChanging the Favorites Album Icon1 Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button.2 Use JK to select an icon colo

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E10Reference SectionImages are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the ti

Page 28 - The Monitor

E11Reference SectionUse the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date.• Functi

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E12Reference SectionViewing Images in a SequenceImages captured continuously are saved as a sequence.The first image of a sequence is used as the key

Page 30 - Playback Mode

E13Reference SectionC Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press

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E14Reference SectionBefore Editing ImagesYou can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.Edited copies are saved

Page 32 - 2 Insert the battery

E15Reference SectionQuick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood1 Display the image to which you want to apply an effect in full-frame playback mode and press

Page 33 - B High Temperature Caution

E16Reference SectionQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationUse the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k b

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E17Reference SectionRed-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the FlashPreview the result and press the k button.• To exit without sav

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xiIntroductionNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRI

Page 36 - 2 Insert the memory card

E18Reference SectionGlamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k bu

Page 37 - B Formatting Memory Cards

E19Reference Section4 Select Yes and press the k button.• An edited copy is created.B Notes About Glamour Retouch• Only one face per image can be edit

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E20Reference SectionSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button.• I

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E21Reference SectionCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A68).2 Refine copy composition and press the d button.•

Page 40 - C The Clock Battery

E22Reference Section1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs

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E23Reference Section2 Set the TV’s input to external video input.• See the documentation provided with your TV for details.3 Hold down the c button to

Page 42 - 1 Press the power switch

E24Reference SectionUsers of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.C

Page 43 - C The Auto Off Function

E25Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer.• Check printer settings.3 Connect the camera to the

Page 44 - Auto mode

E26Reference Section4 The camera is automatically turned on.• The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Pr

Page 45 - Available Shooting Modes

E27Reference SectionPrinting Individual Images1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button.• Move the zoom control towa

Page 46 - 2 Frame the picture

xiiIntroductionInterface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limi

Page 47 - C When Using a Tripod

E28Reference Section4 Select Paper size and press the k button.5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button.• To apply the paper size settin

Page 48 - Step 4 Focus and Shoot

E29Reference SectionPrinting Multiple Images1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.2 Use the multi selector HI to select P

Page 49 - The Shutter-release Button

E30Reference Section4 Select Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button.Print selectionSelect images (up to 99) and th

Page 50 - Step 5 Play Back Images

E31Reference SectionPrint all imagesOne copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed.• When the screen show

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E32Reference SectionThe desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start poin

Page 52 - Step 6 Delete Images

E33Reference Section5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button.• Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie.B Notes About Movie E

Page 53 - Erase selected images

E34Reference SectionImage Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving im

Page 54 - Shooting Features

E35Reference SectionC Notes About Image Mode• The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is als

Page 55 - C Selecting Scene Modes

E36Reference SectionWhite Balance (Adjusting Hue)Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in im

Page 56 - Easy panorama

E37Reference SectionUsing Preset ManualUse the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.1 Place a wh

Page 57 - Tips and Notes

xiiiIntroductionThis product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the

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E38Reference Section5 Press the k button to measure the value.• The shutter is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved.B Notes About P

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E39Reference SectionContinuous ShootingSelect A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k buttonOption DescriptionU Single (default setting)One image is

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E40Reference SectionB Notes About Continuous Shooting• When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and wh

Page 61 - B Focus Area

E41Reference SectionC Pre-shooting CacheWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner describ

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E42Reference SectionISO SensitivityHigher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightnes

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E43Reference SectionColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.B Notes About Color OptionsThe setting may not be changed when us

Page 64 - 3 End automatic shooting

E44Reference SectionAF Area ModeUse this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF

Page 65 - • Smart portrait menu (A57)

E45Reference Sectionx ManualUse the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area to where you want to focus.• To use the multi selector to configure the

Page 66 - A (Auto) Mode

E46Reference SectionB Notes About AF Area Mode• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame regardless o

Page 67 - Using Quick Effects

E47Reference SectionUsing Subject Tracking1 Register a subject.• Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor

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xivIntroductionCOOLPIX S6600 (FCC ID:CGJ1150EB/IC ID:4634A-1150EB) has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth

Page 69 - 4 Take the picture

E48Reference SectionAutofocus ModeSelect how the camera focuses when shooting still images.C Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingAutofocus mode for movi

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E49Reference Section• See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E34) for information about Image mode.Skin SofteningThe effects of skin soft

Page 71 - B The Flash Lamp

E50Reference SectionSmile TimerThe camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.B Notes About S

Page 72 - C Red-eye Reduction

E51Reference SectionBlink ProofB Notes About Blink ProofThe setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.Enter shooting m

Page 73 - Using the Self-timer

E52Reference Section• See “Editing Still Images” (E14) for information about image editing functions.• See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E6) for informati

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E53Reference Section2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.• Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI

Page 75 - Macro mode

E54Reference SectionB Notes About Print OrderWhen a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen

Page 76 - Exposure compensation

E55Reference SectionB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information• Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooti

Page 77 - Default Settings

E56Reference SectionSlide ShowPlay back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the f

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E57Reference SectionProtectThe camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously p

Page 79 - Button (Shooting Menu)

xvIntroductionPrecautions when Using Radio Transmissions• Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception

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E58Reference SectionThe Image Selection ScreenWhen an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camer

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E59Reference SectionRotate ImageSpecify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees cl

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E60Reference SectionVoice MemoVoice memos can be recorded and attached to images.Recording Voice Memos• Press and hold the k button to record (up to a

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E61Reference SectionDeleting Voice MemosPress the l button while the screen described in “Playing Voice Memos” (E60) is displayed.When the confirmatio

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E62Reference Section2 Select a copy option and press the k button.• If you choose the Selected images option, use the image selection screen to specif

Page 85 - Focusing

E63Reference SectionSequence Display OptionsSelect the method used to display images in the sequence (E12).Settings are applied to all sequences, and

Page 86 - B Notes About Face Detection

E64Reference SectionMovie OptionsSelect the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie o

Page 87 - B Notes About Skin Softening

E65Reference Section1The items and frame rate that can be set vary depending on the Video mode setting in TV settings in the setup menu (E82). 2iFrame

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E66Reference SectionRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4

Page 89 - Focus Lock

E67Reference SectionC Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast MotionWhen recording at normal speed:When recording at h HS 480/4× (a HS 480/4×):Movies are

Page 90 - Playback Features

xviIntroductionIntroduction ... iiRead This First ...

Page 91 - B Calendar Display

E68Reference SectionOpen with HS FootageSet whether to start recording at high speed or normal speed when recording HS movies.Autofocus ModeSet how th

Page 92 - (Playback Menu)

E69Reference SectionWind Noise ReductionSet whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie

Page 93

E70Reference SectionWelcome ScreenConfigure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.The Setup MenuPress the d button M z menu

Page 94 - Recording Movies

E71Reference SectionTime Zone and DateSet the camera clock.Setting the Time Zone1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button

Page 95 - B Notes About Movie Recording

E72Reference Section2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button.• The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depe

Page 96 - B Notes About Autofocus

E73Reference SectionMonitor SettingsPhoto InfoPress the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k buttonOption DescriptionPhoto info Set whether o

Page 97 - Wind noise reduction

E74Reference SectionB Notes About Monitor SettingsWhen Quick effects (E48) is set to On, Image review is fixed at On.Framing grid+auto infoIn addition

Page 98 - Playing Back Movies

E75Reference SectionPrint Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the informa

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E76Reference SectionGesture ControlSet whether or not to enable the gesture control function when you position the monitor facing forward in the same

Page 100 - General Camera Setup

E77Reference SectionVibration ReductionSet to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting.Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to

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xviiIntroductionAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)... 54Default Settings...

Page 102 - View Photos

E78Reference SectionMotion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images.B No

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E79Reference SectionAF AssistEnable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation.Digital ZoomB Notes About Digital ZoomDigit

Page 104 - Notes About Security Settings

E80Reference SectionSound SettingsAuto OffSet the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A21).You can select 30 s, 1 min (

Page 105 - Computer, or Printer

E81Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory c

Page 106

E82Reference SectionLanguageSelect a language for display of camera menus and messages.TV SettingsAdjust settings for connection to a TV.C HDMI and HD

Page 107 - Using ViewNX 2

E83Reference SectionCharge by ComputerB Notes About Charging with a Computer• When connected to a computer, the camera automatically turns on and star

Page 108 - 4 Download the software

E84Reference SectionBlink WarningSelect whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A64) when shooting in

Page 109

E85Reference SectionWi-Fi OptionsConfigure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device.Press the d button M z menu icon

Page 110

E86Reference SectionOperating the Text Input Keyboard• Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the

Page 111 - B Connecting the USB Cable

E87Reference SectionEye-Fi UploadB Notes About Eye-Fi Cards• Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable i

Page 112 - 3 Terminate the connection

c Gesture control - Easily Take Self-portraitsThe direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can be adjusted.You can easily take self-portrait

Page 113 - Reference Section

xviiiIntroductionList by Date Mode... E11Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)...

Page 114 - Shooting with Easy Panorama

E88Reference SectionReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.• Some settings, such as Time zone and

Page 115

E89Reference SectionRefer to the table below if an error message is displayed.Error MessagesDisplay Cause/SolutionABattery temperature is elevated.The

Page 116

E90Reference SectionNot available if Eye-Fi card is locked.The write-protect switch of the Eye-Fi card is in the “lock” position.–An error occurred wh

Page 117 - B Notes About Scroll Playback

E91Reference SectionImage cannot be modified.Select images that support the editing function.E14, F14Cannot record movie.A time-out error occurred whi

Page 118 - Favorite Pictures Mode

E92Reference SectionNo access.The camera could not receive the communication signal from the smart device. Set Wi-Fi network to On in Wi-Fi options in

Page 119 - Choose iconChoose icon

E93Reference Section* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Printer error: check printer status.After

Page 120 - BackBack

E94Reference SectionImages, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.* Including images edited using the quick effects function (A45)

Page 121 - • The icon changes

E95Reference SectionAvailability may vary with country or region.See our website or brochures for the latest information.Optional AccessoriesBattery c

Page 123 - List by Date Mode

F1Caring for the Product...F2The Camera...

Page 124 - Continuously (Sequence)

xixIntroductionGesture Control ... E76Vibration Reduction... E77Motion

Page 125 - Deleting Images in a Sequence

F2Technical Notes and IndexThe CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the w

Page 126 - Editing Still Images

F3Technical Notes and IndexB Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended PeriodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong ligh

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F4Technical Notes and Index• Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these p

Page 128 - D-Lighting M k button

F5Technical Notes and Index• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-70P or USB-AC

Page 129 - Red-eye correction

F6Technical Notes and IndexCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that t

Page 130 - Glamour retouch M k button

F7Technical Notes and IndexIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nik

Page 131 - Save OK?

F8Technical Notes and IndexCamera turns off without warning.• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function).• The camera or bat

Page 132 - Small picture M k button

F9Technical Notes and IndexNo indicators displayed in monitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu.78, E73Print

Page 133 - C Image Size

F10Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shooting mode.• Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.• The camer

Page 134

F11Technical Notes and IndexBright specks appear in images captured with flash.The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash mode se

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F12Technical Notes and IndexAF-assist illuminator does not light.• Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AF-assist illuminator m

Page 137 - 2 Turn on the printer

F13Technical Notes and IndexSkin tones are not softened.• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be softened.• For images containing f

Page 138

F14Technical Notes and IndexPlayback IssuesProblem Cause/Solution AFile cannot be played back.• This camera may not be able to play back images saved

Page 139 - Printing Individual Images

F15Technical Notes and IndexCannot rotate image.This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera.–Images are not

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F16Technical Notes and IndexImages to be printed are not displayed.• The memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card.• Remove the memory c

Page 141 - Printing Multiple Images

F17Technical Notes and IndexNikon COOLPIX S6600 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeCompact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels16.0 millionImage sens

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F18Technical Notes and IndexStorageMediaInternal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardFile systemDCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliantFile form

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F19Technical Notes and IndexFlashRange (approx.)(ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)[T]: 1.5–1.8 m (5 ft–5 ft 10 in.)Flash c

Page 144 - Editing Movies

F20Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F)

Page 145 - B Notes About Movie Editing

F21Technical Notes and IndexRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19Charging AC Adapter EH-70PB Specifications• Nikon will not be held liable for any error

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1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThe Camera Body2 3 467891 51211141310Lens cover closed1 Flash...

Page 147 - C Notes About Image Mode

F22Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•

Page 148 - B Notes About White Balance

F23Technical Notes and IndexAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-comme

Page 149 - 3 Select Measure

F24Technical Notes and IndexTrademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co

Page 150 - B Notes About Preset Manual

Technical Notes and IndexF25Symbolsx Scene auto selector ... 32b Scene mode ...

Page 151 - Continuous Shooting

F26Technical Notes and IndexBrightness... 78, E73BSS...

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Technical Notes and IndexF27Format memory cards ... 15, 79, E81Formatting ... 15, 79, E81FSCN...

Page 153 - C Pre-shooting Cache

F28Technical Notes and IndexMulti-shot 16... E40Museum l ... 3

Page 154 - B Notes About ISO Sensitivity

Technical Notes and IndexF29SScene mode ... 34, 35Selective color I ...

Page 155 - B Notes About Color Options

F30Technical Notes and IndexVolume ... 77, E60WWAV...

Page 157

2Parts of the Camera12364589101171Charge lamp ... 13Flash lamp...

Page 158 - 1/ 2 5 0

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

Page 159 - 1 Register a subject

3Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera StrapOpening and Adjusting the Angle of the MonitorThe direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can

Page 160 - B Notes About Quick Effects

4Parts of the CameraUse the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.Using Menus (the d Button)1 Press the d button.• The menu is displayed.2

Page 161 - The Smart Portrait Menu

5Parts of the CameraC Notes About Setting Menu Options• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the

Page 162 - B Notes About Smile Timer

6Parts of the CameraThe information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state

Page 163 - A blink was detected in the

7Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode... 22, 232 Flash mode...

Page 164 - Delete print order

iIntroductionParts of the CameraThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera S

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Page 166 - B Notes About Print Order

9Parts of the Camera1Album icon in favorite pictures mode... E62 Catego

Page 167 - 15.11.2013

10The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.2 Insert the battery.• Push

Page 168 - 2 Select End or Restart

11The Basics of Shooting and Playback3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Removing the BatteryTurn the camera off and make sure that the

Page 169

12The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter.If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapt

Page 170

13The Basics of Shooting and Playback3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.C Charging Usin

Page 171 - Rotate Image

14The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.2 Insert the memory card.• Slide the me

Page 172 - Voice Memo

15The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Formatting Memory CardsThe first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this c

Page 173 - Deleting Voice Memos

16The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting scre

Page 174 - Camera to card

17The Basics of Shooting and Playback4 Select your home time zone and press the k button.• To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight

Page 175 - Choose Key Picture

iiIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “Fo

Page 176 - The Movie Menu

18The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language a

Page 178 - Movie options

20The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the power switch.• The monitor turns on.• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.2 Check th

Page 179

21The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC The Auto Off Function• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The tim

Page 180 - Autofocus Mode

22The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the A button.2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button.• A (auto) mode

Page 181 - Wind Noise Reduction

23The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting Modesx Scene auto selector A32The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you

Page 182 - The Setup Menu

24The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, micro

Page 183 - Time Zone and Date

25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC When Using a Tripod• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.- When sho

Page 184 - 3 Press K

26The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple f

Page 185 - Monitor Settings

27The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonB Notes About Saving Images and Recording MoviesThe indicator showing the number of exp

Page 186 - Notes About Monitor Settings

iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10).To learn about the p

Page 187 - B Notes About Print Date

28The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the c (playback) button.• If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned o

Page 188 - B Notes About Gesture Control

29The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Notes About the Quick Effects Function• When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can press k button

Page 189 - Vibration Reduction

30The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Use the multi selector HI to select

Page 190 - Motion Detection

31The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then

Page 191 - B Notes About Digital Zoom

32Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesThe camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take ima

Page 192 - C Notes About Auto Off

33Shooting FeaturesC Selecting Scene Modes• When using digital zoom, d is selected as the shooting scene mode.• In some shooting conditions, the camer

Page 193 - Format Memory/Format Card

34Shooting FeaturesWhen a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.* The icon of the last scene selected

Page 194 - C HDMI and HDMI-CEC

35Shooting FeaturesTips and Notes• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a

Page 195 - Charge by Computer

36Shooting Features• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.• Hand-held (default setting):-When the

Page 196 - ExitExitZoom inZoom in

37Shooting Features• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest imag

Page 197 - Wi-Fi Options

ivIntroductionOther Information• Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are

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38Shooting Features• From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).• The zo

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39Shooting Features• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automa

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40Shooting FeaturesEffects can be applied to images during shooting.* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.* Some effects are not availab

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41Shooting Features• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.• When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi sele

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42Shooting FeaturesWhen the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile time

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43Shooting FeaturesC When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesWhen using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes qu

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44Shooting FeaturesUsed for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.• You

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45Shooting FeaturesUsing Quick EffectsWhen in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.• The edited imag

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46Shooting FeaturesWhen you position the monitor facing forward in the same direction as the camera lens and move your hand toward an icon displayed o

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47Shooting Features3 Frame the picture.• To adjust the zoom position, move your hand toward r (wide-angle) or s (telephoto). The zoom position changes

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vIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

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48Shooting FeaturesThe functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.* Availability depends on the setting.Functions That C

Page 210 - Caring for the Product

49Shooting FeaturesUsing the FlashYou can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.1 Press the multi selector H (m).2 Select the desired

Page 211 - B Notes About the Monitor

50Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash ModesC The Flash Mode Setting• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.• The setting applied in A

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51Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds or two seconds after you p

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52Shooting Features4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily

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53Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeUse macro mode when taking close-up images.1 Press the multi selector I (p).2 Select ON and press the k button.• If

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54Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust overall image brightness.1 Press the multi selector K (o).2 Select a com

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55Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Flash(A49)Self-timer(A51)Macro(A53)Exposure compensatio

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56Shooting Features1The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually.2Canno

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57Shooting FeaturesThe settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4).The settings that can be changed vary depend

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viIntroductionAbout the Manuals• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

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58Shooting FeaturesOptions Available in the Shooting MenuOption DescriptionAImage modeAllows you to set the combination of image size and image qualit

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59Shooting FeaturesSkin softeningAllows you to select the skin softening level for human faces.• Default setting: NormalE49Smile timerAllows you to se

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60Shooting FeaturesSome functions cannot be used with other menu options.Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyRestricted function Option Descri

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61Shooting FeaturesContinuous Self-timer (A51)If the self-timer is used when Pre-shooting cache is selected, the setting changes to Single.ISO sensiti

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62Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Digital Zoom• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E79).• When

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63Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Using Target Finding AFWhen AF area mode (A58) in A (auto) mode is set to Targ

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64Shooting FeaturesUsing Face DetectionIn the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • x (sce

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65Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces

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66Shooting FeaturesSubjects Not Suitable for AutofocusThe camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subjec

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67Shooting FeaturesFocus LockFocus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject.1 S

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viiIntroductionDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in c

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68Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image.• You can change the

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69Playback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails.• You can change the number of

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70Playback FeaturesWhen viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by p

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71Playback Features* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.CopyAllows you to copy images between the internal memor

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72Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back Movies1 Display the shooting screen.• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time

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73Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Maximum Movie LengthIndividual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is

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74Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Camera Temperature• The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the ca

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75Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)The settings of the menu options listed below can be config

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76Recording and Playing Back MoviesPress the c button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A75).Press the k button t

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77Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackPlayback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor.The operations list

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