Nikon COOLPIX S9600 User Manual

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viiiIntroductionDo not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunli

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

79General Camera SetupFormat memory/Format cardAllows you to format the internal memory or the memory card.E72LanguageAllows you to change the camera’

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

81Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function1 Use the multi selector HI to select Connect to smart device and press the k button.• If Connect to smart de

82Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionTo Terminate the Wi-Fi ConnectionPerform one of the following operations.• Turn off the camera.• Select Disab

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

84Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewing images on a TV E20Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.Connec

85Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterInstall ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.Installing ViewNX 2An Interne

86Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one

87Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer2 Transfer images to the computer.• Click Start Transfer.• At default settings, all the images on

ixIntroduction• 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 in

88Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewing ImagesStart ViewNX 2.• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.• Consu

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

Reference SectionE2Shooting with Easy Panorama1 Select Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button.• When the camera is

Reference SectionE34 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end.• When the camera detects which direction

Reference SectionE4Viewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaSwitch to playback mode (A28), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-fram

Reference SectionE5By adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images.• Images can be sorted int

Reference SectionE6Playing 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

Reference SectionE7Removing 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

Reference SectionE8Changing 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

Reference SectionE9Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the tim

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

Reference SectionE10Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date.• Functi

Reference SectionE11Viewing Images in a SequenceImages captured continuously are saved as a sequence.The first image of a sequence is used as the key

Reference SectionE12Deleting Images in a SequenceWhen the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on

Reference SectionE13Before Editing ImagesYou can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.Edited copies are saved

Reference SectionE14Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood1 Display the image to which you want to apply an effect in full-frame playback mode and press

Reference SectionE15Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationUse the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k b

Reference SectionE16Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the FlashPreview the result and press the k button.• To exit without sav

Reference SectionE17Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k bu

Reference SectionE18B Notes About Glamour Retouch• Only one face can be edited at a time using the glamour retouch function. The function can be used

Reference SectionE19Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A67).2 Refine copy composition and press the d button.•

xiIntroductionNotice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNINGHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

Reference SectionE201 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

Reference SectionE21Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.C

Reference SectionE22Connecting the Camera to a Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer.• Check printer settings.3 Connect the camera to the

Reference SectionE23Printing Individual Images1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button.• Move the zoom control towa

Reference SectionE244 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

Reference SectionE25Printing Multiple Images1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.2 Use the multi selector HI to select P

Reference SectionE26Print selectionSelect images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each.• Use the multi selector JK to select images, a

Reference SectionE27Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a MovieThe desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.1 Play back

Reference SectionE28B Notes About Movie Editing• Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing.• A movie th

Reference SectionE29Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving im

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

Reference SectionE30C Notes About Image Mode• The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is als

Reference SectionE31White Balance (Adjusting Hue)Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in im

Reference SectionE32Using Preset ManualUse the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.1 Place a wh

Reference SectionE33MeteringThe process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option t

Reference SectionE34Continuous ShootingSelect A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M Continuous M k buttonOption DescriptionU Single (default settin

Reference SectionE35B Notes About Continuous Shooting• Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in e

Reference SectionE36C Pre-shooting CacheWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner describ

Reference SectionE37ISO SensitivityHigher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightnes

Reference SectionE38AF Area ModeUse this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images.Select A (

Reference SectionE39B 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

xiiiIntroductionCOOLPIX S9600, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID: EW4DW092/IC ID: 4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to

Reference SectionE40Using Subject Tracking1 Register a subject.• Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor

Reference SectionE41Autofocus ModeSelect how the camera focuses when shooting still images.C Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingAutofocus mode for movi

Reference SectionE42• See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E29) for information about Image mode.Skin SofteningThe effects of skin soft

Reference SectionE43Smile TimerThe camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.B Notes About S

Reference SectionE44Blink ProofB Notes About Blink ProofThe setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.Select smart por

Reference SectionE45• See “Editing Still Images” (E13) for information about image editing functions.• See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for informati

Reference SectionE462 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each.• Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to

Reference SectionE47B Notes About Print OrderWhen a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen

Reference SectionE48Slide ShowPlay back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the f

Reference SectionE49ProtectThe camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously p

xivIntroductionPrecautions when Using Radio TransmissionsAlways keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception b

Reference SectionE50Rotate ImageSpecify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees cl

Reference SectionE51Voice MemoVoice memos can be recorded and attached to images.Recording Voice Memos• Press and hold the k button to record (up to a

Reference SectionE52Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Use the multi selec

Reference SectionE53C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence• If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequen

Reference SectionE54Movie OptionsSelect the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie o

Reference SectionE55HS Movie OptionsRecorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion.See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Mo

Reference SectionE56Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8,

Reference SectionE57C 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

Reference SectionE58Open with HS FootageSet whether to start recording HS movies or at normal speed when recording HS movies.AF Area ModeUse this opti

Reference SectionE59Autofocus ModeSet how the camera focuses in movie mode.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixe

xvIntroductionIntroduction ... iiRead Thi

Reference SectionE60Movie VRSet to reduce the effects of camera shake while recording movies.Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize t

Reference SectionE61Wind Noise ReductionSet whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie

Reference SectionE62Welcome ScreenConfigure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.The Setup MenuPress the d button M z menu

Reference SectionE63Time Zone and DateSet the camera clock.Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k buttonOption DescriptionDate and

Reference SectionE64Setting the Time Zone1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button.2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel

Reference SectionE65Monitor SettingsB Notes About Monitor SettingsWhen Quick effects (E41) is set to On, the captured image is displayed after each sh

Reference SectionE66Framing grid+auto infoIn addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The frami

Reference SectionE67Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the informa

Reference SectionE68Photo VRSet to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting still images.Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabil

Reference SectionE69Motion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images.B No

xviIntroductionScene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)... 33Tips and Notes ...

Reference SectionE70Digital ZoomB Notes About Digital Zoom• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.- When the scene mode is x (scene

Reference SectionE71Sound SettingsAuto OffSet the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A21).You can select 30 s, 1 min (

Reference SectionE72Format Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory c

Reference SectionE73LanguageSelect a language for display of camera menus and messages.TV SettingsAdjust settings for connection to a TV.C HDMI and HD

Reference SectionE74Charge by ComputerB Notes About Charging with a Computer• When connected to a computer, the camera automatically turns on and star

Reference SectionE75Blink WarningSelect whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A64) when shooting in

Reference SectionE76Eye-Fi UploadB Notes About Eye-Fi Cards• Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable i

Reference SectionE77Reset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.• Some settings, such as Time zone and

Reference SectionE78Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device.The Wi-Fi Options MenuPress the d button M q

Reference SectionE79Operating the Text Input KeyboardCharacter Input for SSID and Password• Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric charact

xviiIntroductionInstalling the Software on the Smart Device ... 80Connecting the Smart De

Reference SectionE80Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.Error MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution ABattery temperature is elevated. T

Reference SectionE81Image cannot be saved.An error occurred while saving the image.Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory ca

Reference SectionE82All images are hidden.There are no images available for a slide show, etc.E48This image cannot be deleted.The image is protected.D

Reference SectionE83* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Printer error: check printer status.After

Reference SectionE84Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.* Including images edited using the quick effects function (A32)

Reference SectionE85Availability may vary with country or region.See our website or brochures for the latest information.Optional AccessoriesBattery c

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

Technical Notes and IndexF2The CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the w

Technical Notes and IndexF3B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power SourceDo not remove the battery while the product is on,

xviiiIntroductionEditing Movies ... E27

Technical Notes and IndexF4• If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it before removing it for s

Technical Notes and IndexF5Memory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F21) for recommended memory cards.• Observ

Technical Notes and IndexF6CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.Cleaning and StorageLensAvoid touching glass parts with yo

Technical Notes and IndexF7StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove th

Technical Notes and IndexF8If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nik

Technical Notes and IndexF9Camera turns off without warning.• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function).• The camera or bat

Technical Notes and IndexF10Shooting IssuesNo indicators displayed in monitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup me

Technical Notes and IndexF11No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed.• When the camera is in playback mode, press the c button, th

Technical Notes and IndexF12Digital zoom cannot be used.• Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setup menu.• Digital zoom cannot be used in the fo

Technical Notes and IndexF13Images are too dark (underexposed).• The flash mode is set to W (off).• The flash window is blocked.• The subject is beyon

xixIntroductionAF Assist ...

Technical Notes and IndexF14Playback IssuesA ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe appears in the monitor or images.When shooting with backlighti

Technical Notes and IndexF15Cannot rotate image.This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera.–Images are not

Technical Notes and IndexF16Wi-FiProblem Cause/Solution ASSID (network name) of the camera is not displayed on the smart device.Select Connect to smar

Technical Notes and IndexF17Nikon COOLPIX S9600 Digital CameraSpecificationsType Compact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels16.0 millionImage sen

Technical Notes and IndexF18Image size (pixels)• 16M (High) 4608×3456P• 16M 4608×3456• 8M 3264×2448• 4M 2272×1704• 2M 1600×1200• VGA 640×480• 16:9 12

Technical Notes and IndexF19Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)StandardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data co

Technical Notes and IndexF20• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F)

Technical Notes and IndexF21Approved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•

Technical Notes and IndexF22AVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-comme

Technical Notes and IndexF23Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co

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Technical Notes and IndexF24SymbolsA Auto mode... 22, 31F Auto sort mode... E9o Backlighting ...

Technical Notes and IndexF25CCalendar display ... 68Charge by computer ... 79, E74Charge lamp...

Technical Notes and IndexF26HDMI device control... E73HDMI micro connector... 2HDR...

Technical Notes and IndexF27Playback... 28, 67, 76, E51Playback menu ... 69, E45Playback mode ...

Technical Notes and IndexF28Thumbnail playback... 68Time difference ... E64Time zone ...

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2014No 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

1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThe Camera Body12 3 41058 967Lens cover closedFlash raised1 Mode dial...

2Parts of the Camera* Also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual.123457 86161512 13 14111091 Monitor ...

3Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap

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

5Parts of the Camera5 Select a menu option.• The menu options can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.6 Press the k button.• The settings

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

7Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode... 22, 232 Flash mode...453 Macro mode ...

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

8Parts of the CameraPlayback Mode14151617ab4 5 6 7 8 9 1110202123191822131122324262725 ab29m00s29m00s29m00s29m00s999 / 999999 / 9999999 / 99999999 / 9

9Parts of the Camera1Album icon in favorite pictures mode...E52Category icon in auto sort mode...

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

11The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and

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

13The Basics of Shooting and Playback3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.B Notes About C

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

15The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving Memory CardsTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, an

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

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

iiIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “Fo

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

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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

21The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC The Auto Off Function• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time

22The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode.• A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A

23The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesA Auto mode A31Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting c

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

25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackUsing the ZoomWhen you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.• To zoom in closer to the subject:

26The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subje

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

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

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

29The 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

30The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then

31Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesUsed for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want

32Shooting FeaturesUsing Quick EffectsWhen in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.• The edited imag

33Shooting FeaturesWhen a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.1The camera focuses at infinity.2The c

34Shooting FeaturesTo View a Description (Help Display) of Each SceneSelect a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description

35Shooting Features• Press the d button to select Hand-held or Tripod in Night landscape.• Hand-held (default setting):- When the j icon at the top le

36Shooting Features• Press the d button to select On or Off in HDR to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of ima

37Shooting Features• Macro mode (A49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.• You can move the f

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

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

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

40Shooting FeaturesWhen the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile time

41Shooting FeaturesC When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesWhen using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes qu

42Shooting FeaturesEffects can be applied to images during shooting.Press the d button to display the special effects menu and select an effect using

43Shooting 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

44Shooting FeaturesThe functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.* Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Se

45Shooting FeaturesUsing the FlashYou can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.1 Press the multi selector H (m).2 Select the desired

46Shooting FeaturesRaising the FlashWhen you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically pop up if the conditions required

47Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash ModesC The Flash Mode Setting• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.• The setting applied in A

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

48Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you pres

49Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeUse macro mode when taking close-up images.1 Press the multi selector I (p).2 Select o and press the k button.• If

50Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider)When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, u

51Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)Adjust the overall brightness of the image.• To brighten the image, set a positive (+)

52Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)Adjust the overall vividness of the image.• The overall image vividness increases as the

53Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)When the shooting mode is set to scene mode, smart portrait mode or special effects mod

54Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Shooting modeFlash(A45)Self-timer(A48)Macro(A49)Creativ

55Shooting Features1Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous) or On (BSS).2Can be set when Smile time

56Shooting FeaturesThe settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4).Available functions vary depending on the sh

57Shooting FeaturesOptions Available in the Shooting MenuOption Description AImage modeAllows you to set the combination of image size and image quali

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

58Shooting FeaturesSkin softeningAllows you to select the skin softening level for human faces.• Default setting: NormalE42Smile timerAllows you to se

59Shooting FeaturesSome functions cannot be used with other menu options.Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyRestricted functionOption Descrip

60Shooting FeaturesISO sensitivity Continuous (A57)When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected,

61Shooting FeaturesPhoto VRFlash mode (A45)If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting.Self-timer (A48)If

62Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Digital Zoom• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E70).• When

63Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Using Target Finding AFWhen AF area mode (A57) in A (auto) mode is set to Targ

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

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

66Shooting FeaturesFocus LockFocus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject.1 S

67Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image.• You can change the

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

68Playback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails.• You can change the number of

69Playback FeaturesWhen viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by p

70Playback Features* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.Sequence display optionsAllows you to select whether to

71Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back Movies1 Display the shooting screen.• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time

72Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Maximum Movie LengthIndividual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is

73Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording• When Movie VR (A75) in the movie menu is set to On (hybri

74Recording and Playing Back MoviesSaving Still Images While Recording MoviesIf the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a mo

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

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

77Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackRotate the multi selector to fast forward or rewind.Playback controls are displa