Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S9300 Nikon
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En Ref erence Manual DIGIT AL CAMERA.
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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Electronic Co mpass (COOLPI.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9300/S9200 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read th e i nformation in “F or Y our Saf ety” ( A vi ) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manu al.
iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay, see “The B asics o f Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 13). To learn about the parts of the camera and b asic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” ( A 1).
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.
v Read This First Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproducti on Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduce d by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law.
vi Introduction For Y ou r S af e 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 ins tructions where all th ose who use the product wi ll read them.
vii For Your Safety Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overhe at, or explode if improperly handled . Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Befor e replacing the battery, turn the product off.
viii For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. F ailure to obser ve this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters de signed to conver t from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters.
ix Introduction Notices Notice s 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 T HESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.
x Notices Introduction CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipme nt.
xi Introduction <Impor tant> Notes on GPS/electr onic compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) ● Location name data of this camer a Before using the GPS function, mak e sure to read "USER LICENSE AG REEMENT FOR L OCA TION NAM E DA T A (COOLPIX S9300 only)" ( F 7) a nd agree to the te rms.
xii Introduction T able of Co ntents Introduction ......... ............... ............ ............ ............ .............. ............. ............ ............ .... ........ .............. . ii Read This First ............................. .
xiii T abl e of Cont ents Introduction Shooting F eatures .................... ............ ............... ............ ............ ............ .............. ............ . ......... ..... 35 A (Auto ) Mode.........................................
xiv Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction T ransfe rring Images to the Computer ............................ ................... .................. ...................... ..... ....... 85 Viewing Images ......................... ..................
xv T abl e of Cont ents Introduction Printing Individual Images ......... ................... ...................... .................. ................... .............. ........ ...... E 27 Printing Multipl e Images ..................... ...........
xvi Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction Time Z one and Date ...................... ................... .................. ...................... ................... ......... ......... .......... E 67 Monitor Settings............. ..............
1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of ea ch part and the basic c amera operation s. Parts of the Camera ..............
2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Ca me ra Bo dy 12 3 4 54 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 3 4 4 6 7 8 12 13 14 9 10 11 Lens cover c lose d Flash raise d Lens cover c lose d Flash raise d CO OL PI X S 9 3 0 0 CO OL PI X S 9 2 0 0 1 Mode dial.
3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Monitor ...................... .................. .................. 6, 24 2 d (menu) button ........................ ............ 11 3 Rotar y multi sele ctor (multi selector) .
4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 24 Zoom contro l Rotate towar d g ( i ) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f ( h ) (wide-angle positio n) to zoom out.
5 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Main Functi on A Playback button • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shoo ting mode.
6 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The M oni tor • The information that is displayed on th e monitor during shootin g and playback changes depending on the camera’s settin gs and state of use.
7 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 24, 25 2 Macro mode ...................... .................. ............64 3 Zoom indicator ......... ...................... ......
8 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode * A histogram is a graph sh owing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pi xel brightness, wi th dark tones to the left an d bright tones to th e right.
9 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
10 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pre ssing up ( H ), down ( I ), left ( J ) or right ( K ) on the rotary multi sele ctor, or pressi ng the k button.
11 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When t he d button is pressed whil e the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mo de i s displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be change d.
12 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.
13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .......... ............... ............... ............. ............... ................ . 14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ...
14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Ins er t the Batt ery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover .
15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 21) and be su re that the pow er- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Char ge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. 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.
17 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.
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 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 cover . • Be sure to turn of f the camera befo re opening the cove r .
19 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor a re off.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” ( A 22). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on.
21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera O n 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).
22 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.
23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 6 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press the k button . • After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed.
24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select 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 shoo ting mode icon changes to A .
25 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mod e • The functions of the multi selector H ( m ), I ( p ), J ( n ) or K ( o ) can be set. See “Features That Can Be Set Using the M ulti Selector” ( A 59) for m ore information .
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep fingers, hair and other objects awa y from the lens, flash, AF assist-illum inator and microphone. • When using the flas h while taking pictures in por trait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that th e flash is above the lens .
27 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom Rotate t he zoom control to ac tivate th e optical zo om. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position).
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release bu tton halfway, i.e., pres s the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press t he shutter-relea se button halfway , the camera sets the focus and exposure (s hutter speed and aperture valu e).
29 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures remai ning or the indicator sh owing the maxi mum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved .
30 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 la st image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to vi ew previous or next images.
31 Step 5 Play Back Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Changing How Images Are Displa yed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by ro tating the zo om control to ward f ( h )/ g ( i ). Playback Zo om • To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f ( h )/ g ( i ).
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Unw anted I mages 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. • Current image : Only the current image is deleted.
33 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 y . • To cancel the selection, pre ss I to remove y .
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35 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available w hen using shooting mode.
36 Shooting Features Shooting Features A ( Aut o) Mo de Shooting with basic camera op erations is available. Set the options in the auto shooting menu ( A 36) according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
37 A (Auto) Mode Shooting Features C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultan eously This feature may not be used in co mbination with certain feature s ( A 73). Option Description A Image mode Set the combination of image si ze and image quality to be recorded ( A 71).
38 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to S cenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mod e dial or the scene menu, images are cap tured using setting s that are optimized for t he selected scene.
39 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 59) vary with scene mode.
40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features j Night landscape Use this mode to captu re the atmospher e of night landscapes. Pr ess the d button to selec t Hand-held or Tr i p o d in Night landscape .
41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subjec t, throwing features or details into sh adow. Pr ess the d button to set whether or not to save an image with HD R (high dynamic range) composition using the HDR setting in Backlighting .
42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” ( A 75) for more information). • After the skin soft ening feature makes facial skin to nes softer, t he camera records t he image ( A 52).
43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset o r at night. Flash is used to illumi nate the subject while maintaining th e mood of the ba ckground. Select Hand-held or Tr i p o d on the screen tha t is displayed when e Night portrait scene mode is se lected.
44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in pa rties. Captures the effect s of candlelight and other indoor ba ckground lighting. • The camera focuses at the cent er area of the frame .
45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M k Close-up Use this mode to pho tograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close ran ge. • Macro mode ( A 64) is set to ON and the camera automatical ly zooms to the clos est position to the su bject where the camera can sho ot.
46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museum s and art galleries) or in other sett ings in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses at the cent er area of the frame .
47 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may n ot be printed depen ding on the printer se ttings. Additionally, printing may not be available dep ending on the printer.
48 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M O Pet portrait Use this mode for shoot ing pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single : One picture is captured at a time.
49 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on 3D Photography The camera may be unable to take a s econd picture or save pictures taken, depending on a va riety of factors, for exam ple, shooting a mo ving subjec t or a scene with l ow light or low contras t conditions.
50 Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling F ac es) If the camera detects smiling faces, the sh utter is automatically released without pressing the shutter - release button (Smile timer). The skin softe ning function ( A 52 ) makes facial skin tones soft er.
51 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Shooting Features C Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pres sing the sh utter-releas e button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the sub ject at the center of the frame.
52 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Shooting Features Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the ca mera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and proces ses the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.
53 Shooting Features Con tinuous Shooti ng Mode (Burst S hooting) Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous series of images. 1 Press the d button and confirm or ch ange the settings in the continuous menu. • See "Continuous Menu " ( A 55) for more information.
54 Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting) Shooting Features B Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of ti me it takes to finish saving the captured imag es depends on the num ber of images, image mod e, the write speed of the memor y card, etc.
55 Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting) Shooting Features Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu You can select the type of continuous shooting in the continuous shooting menu, in addition to the same options ( A 37) that are available when using A (auto) mode, such as image mode and white balance.
56 Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting) Shooting Features C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shoo ting cache is selected, shooting be gins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.
57 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) You can add special effects for shoot ing. One of s ix differ ent effect s can be select ed. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special eff ects menu. • The camera focuses at the cent er area of the frame.
58 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features • When Selective color is set, select a color that you want to retain from the slider by press ing H or I . To adjust the following settings, pre ss the k button to temporarily cance l color selection, and then adjust each setting.
59 Shooting Features F eatures T hat 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.
60 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 Use the multi selecto r to select the desired mode and press the k button.
61 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.
62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shootin g mode. See “Available Functions” ( A 59) and “List of the Default Settings” ( A 69) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combin ation with certain features.
63 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten or t wo seconds after you pr ess the shutter -release button.
64 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on obj ects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when takin g close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.
65 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 ( A 24) is set to A (a.
66 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 selec ted) or the shutter-release butto n is pressed in step 3, the selected amount of effect is applied.
67 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjust the overall brightness of the image. • To make the image brighter, apply posi tive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (-) exposure compensation.
68 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) When the shooting mode ( A 24) is set to sce ne mode ( A 38), smart portrait mode ( A 50) or special effects mode ( A 57), you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation).
69 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 .
70 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (au to) is selected , the camera automaticall y selects t he flash m ode appropriat e for the scene it has se lected.
71 Shooting Features Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) You can select the combination of image si ze and compre ssion ratio th at is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to th e manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memor y card.
72 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Shooting Features C Number of Exposure s Remaining The followin g table lists the approxima te number of pi ctures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory ca rd.
73 Shooting Features F eatures T hat C annot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom cannot be us ed with certain shootin g modes. • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, selectab le options for AF area m ode or metering mod e are restricted ( E 76).
74 Shooting Features Focusing on the Subject The focus area or focus range for adju sting focus varies depending on t he shooting mode. • The subject is too close to the camera . Try shootin g with Macro mode ( A 64) or Clo se-up scene mode ( A 45).
75 Focusing on the Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following shooting mo des, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than on e face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
76 Focusing on the Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode ( A 37) is set to Center in A (auto) mode or continuous sho oting mo de, use focus lock as described below.
77 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certai n types of images for playback as well as some of the features availabl e wh en playing back images . Playback menu Filter eects Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Print order Slide show Protect 0004.
78 Playback Features Playback Features Selec ting Certain T ypes of Images for Playback Playback mode can be changed according to the type of images y ou want to view. Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes 1 When viewing images, press the d button.
79 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Playback Features 4 Press H or I to s el e c t a m o d e a n d t h e n p r e s s the k button. • If you sel ect Play , the playback screen is displayed. • If you sel ect other than Play , go to step 5.
80 Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) You can configure the following functions. * Select the h (Favorite pictures), F (Auto sort) or C (List by date) tab when switching to favorite pictures, auto sort or list by date playback mode.
81 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Playback Features 1 This function is a pplied to edit the currently selected image a nd store the res ult as a separate file.
82 Playback Features Conn ecting the Camera to a T V , C omputer , or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movie s 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.
83 Playback Features Using V iewNX 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 ViewNX 2 Installer CD.
84 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language selec tion dialog to o pen the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired la nguage (the Region Select ion button is not available in the European release).
85 Using ViewNX 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 method s: • Direct USB connection : Turn t he camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the cam era.
86 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
87 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( D movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 7m23s 7m23s 7m23s 29m 0s 38 38 38 29m 9s 29 m 9 s 29m 9s 29m 0s 29m 0s 29m 0s 1140 1140 10m16s 10m16s 10m16s 0004.
88 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.
89 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures remai ning or the indicator sh owing the maxi mum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved .
90 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Maximum Movie L ength All figur es are a pprox imate. The maxim um movie leng th varies wi th the make of th e memory card and the bitrate of the recorded movie.
91 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Mo vie Recordin g Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. Display the shootin g screen M d button M e tab ( A 11) Option Description A Movie option s Select the type of movie reco rded.
92 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mo de. • Press the mu lti selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon ( A 90). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie .
93 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only) The Global Positioning System (G PS) is a satellite-based navigation system using the electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit.
94 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only) Star ting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from th e GPS satellites and calculates i ts current time and position. Calculation of the position is known as positioning.
95 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS/Electronic Compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) B Notes on GPS • When positioning for the first time, when positi oning was unable to be performed for about two hours, or after the battery was changed, it takes a few min utes to obtain the posi tion information.
96 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS/Electronic Compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) C GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information • Operate in an ope n-air area when starting to receive signals from GPS satellites. GPS reception ca n be checked on the shooting screen.
97 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) Chang ing the GP S or Electron ic C o mpass Setti ngs ( GPS Options Menu) The following option settings can be changed in the GPS options menu.
98 Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu) Using GPS/Electronic Compass (C OOLPIX S9300 only) Create log • When Start log is selected, the measured tracking information for a certain duration is recor ded until a preset time has elapsed (only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On ).
99 General Camera Setu p General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjust ed in the z setup menu. • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” ( A 11) for more information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “Th e Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 66).
100 General Camera Setu p General Camera Setup The Se tup M enu From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 11) Option Description A Welcome screen Select the image displ ayed as the welcome scree n when the camera is turne d on.
101 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Vibration reduction Reduce blurring cau sed by camera shake when shooting. The defaul t setting is On . • When using a tripod to stabiliz e the camera, set this feature to Off to prevent this feature from malfunctioning.
102 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Langua ge Change the camera’s display language. E 78 TV settings Adjust settings for co nnection to television.
E 1 Reference Section E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed infor mation and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playing Back) ...... ............... ................ . E 2 Using 3D Phot ography .
E 2 Reference Section Reference Section Using Easy P anor ama (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 held in landscap e orient ation are as follow s.
E 3 Using Easy Panorama (S hooting and Playing Bac k) Reference Section 4 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to st art shooting. • When the camer a detects th e panorama directi on, the shooting starts. • The guide showing the current shoot ing point is displayed.
E 4 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back) Reference Section Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 30), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
E 5 Reference Section Using 3D Photograph y The camera takes one picture for each ey e to simulate a t hree-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. 1 Frame the subject. • The focus area that the came ra focuses on can be moved to areas othe r than the center of the frame.
E 6 Using 3D Photography Reference Section B Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photog raphy. W e recommend sh ooting still subj ects. • Pictures have a less pronou nced 3D fe el as the dis tance between the camera and background i s increased.
E 7 Reference Section Play ing and Deleting Images Ca pture d Using C on tinuous Sh ooting Mode (Seq uence) The i mage s shot i n the f ollow ing co ntin uous shoot ing m ode ar e saved as a g roup (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
E 8 Playing and Deleting Im ages Captured U s ing Continuous Shooting Mo de (Sequence) Reference Section C Playback Menu Options Avai lable When Using Sequence When the d button is pressed durin g an image se quence pla yback, th e following menu operations are available.
E 9 Reference Section F a vorite P ictures Mode You can add favorite pictures to one of ni ne alb ums after shooting in accordance with the category (excluding movies). After images are added, they can be easily played back using favorite pictures mode.
E 10 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Section Playing Back Images in Albums Use the multi selector to se lect an album and press the k button to pla y back only im ages added to the same al bum. • The following operations can be performed on the album list screen.
E 11 Favorite Pictur es Mode Reference Section Removing Images From Albums 1 Press the multi selector J or K , and then choose an image and press H to display y . • To remove more im ages from the same albu m, repeat this step as necessary. • To cancel the selection, pre ss I to remove y .
E 12 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Section 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 moni tor display returns to the list of albums sc reen.
E 13 Reference Section Au to 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.
E 14 Auto Sort Mode Reference Section Auto Sort Mode Categories *I m a g e s c a p t u r e d i n x scene auto sel ector mode ( A 38) are also sorted to the ap propriate categories.
E 15 Reference Section List by Date 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.
E 16 Reference Section Editing Still I mages Editing Features Images can be easily edited w ith this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 89 ). B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d.
E 17 Editing Still Images Reference Section C Restrictions on Image Editing The following re strictions appl y when editing pictu res that were create d by editing. • Copies created by edit ing cannot be edited again usin g the same editing fun ction.
E 18 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section k Quick Retouch: Enhancing C ontrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version is disp layed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.
E 19 Editing Still Images Reference Section e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
E 20 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the filter effect type, and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect or Painting is selected, proceed to ste p 3.
E 21 Editing Still Images Reference Section 3 Confirm the result and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J . • Copies created by edit ing with filter effec ts can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.
E 22 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the porti on visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 31) .
E 23 Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV ( 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.
E 24 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a T V) Reference Section 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 mo de, and the recorded pictures are displayed on t he TV.
E 25 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 22) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing ar e as follows.
E 26 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.
E 27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 26), 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.
E 28 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify th e paper si ze using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button.
E 29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify th e paper si ze using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butt on.
E 30 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 5 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete.
E 31 Reference Section Editing M ovies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a se parate file (except for movies recorded with p iFrame 5 40 (960×540) ). 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ( A 92).
E 32 Editing Movies Reference Section B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam era from turning off during editin g. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editin g, it cannot be used again for extracting a mov ie.
E 33 Reference Section The Shooting Menu (f or A (A uto) Mode, C ontinuous Shooting Mo de) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 71) for more information on Image mode .
E 34 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditi ons (e.g ., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light.
E 35 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering. ” Use this option to choos e how the ca mera meters e xposure.
E 36 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section Continuous Shooting You can select the type of continuo us shooting. See "C ontinuous Shootin g (Options)" ( A 55) for more information. ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, the less light ne eded for tak ing pictures.
E 37 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.
E 38 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses on th e subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
E 39 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section 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.
E 40 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Reference Section B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, creative slider, or menu settings before registe ring a subjec t.
E 41 Reference Section T h e Sm a rt P ortr ai t M e n u Image Mode (Image S ize and Quality) See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" ( A 71) 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 6).
E 42 The Smart Portrait Men u Reference Section 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 eyes are open is saved. When blink proof is enabled, the icon fo r the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shooting ( A 6).
E 43 Reference Section The Pla yback Menu • For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick retouch , D- Lighting , Skin softening , Filter effects and Small picture ), see “Editing Still Images” ( E 16). • For more information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites , see "Favorite Pictures Mode" ( E 9).
E 44 The Playback Menu Reference Section 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting info rmation. • Choose Dat e and press the k butto n to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order .
E 45 The Playback Menu Reference Section B Notes on Print Order C Deleting All Print Orders In step 1 of the print order procedure ( E 43), choose Delete p rint order and pr ess the k butt on to delete the print orders for all pictures.
E 46 The Playback Menu Reference Section b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memor y card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t , and press the k button.
E 47 The Playback Menu Reference Section d Protect Pr otect selected pictures fr om accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel prot ection. See “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 48) for mo re i nfo rm at io n.
E 48 The Playback Menu Reference Section The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displa yed in the follo wing 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 select images.
E 49 The Playback Menu Reference Section f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures play ed back i n the cam era ’ s monitor afte r shooting. Still pictures can be rotat e d 90° clock wise or counterclockwise. Pictures that wer e recorded in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up t o 180° in either direction.
E 50 The Playback Menu Reference Section E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recording scr een is displayed for a pictur e without voice memo, while t he voice memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).
E 51 The Playback Menu Reference Section h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy pictures 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. • Camera to card : Copy pict ures from th e internal memory to the memo ry card.
E 52 The Playback Menu Reference Section C Message: “Memory contains n o images.” If there are no pictures stored on the mem ory card when playback mode is sel ected, the messag e, Memor y contains no images.
E 53 Reference Section The Movie Menu Movie Options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movie s ( E 55), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bit rate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger.
E 54 The Movie Menu Reference Section HS Movies See “Rec ording Movies i n Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 55) for more information. * The max imum recordin g time refers onl y to the section shot for slow motio n or fast motion pla yback.
E 55 The Movie Menu Reference Section Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies recorded using H S movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of norma l playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two ti mes faster than normal speed.
E 56 The Movie Menu Reference Section B Notes on HS Movie • The so und is not record ed. • Zoom posit ion, focus , exposur e and white balance ar e locked when the b ( e mov ie -re cord) button is pressed to start recording. C HS Movie Recorded movies are p layed back at ab out 30 frames per second.
E 57 The Movie Menu Reference Section Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the cam era focuse s when recording normal speed movies ( E 53). Wind Noise Reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during normal speed movie recording ( E 53). • When On is selecte d, an icon for this setti ng is displayed on the monitor during movie recording ( A 6).
E 58 Reference Section GPS Options ( C OOLPIX S9300 only) GPS Settings Press the d button M z (GPS options ) tab ( A 11) M GPS options Option Description Record GPS dat a When set t o On , signals are being received from the GPS satellite, and positioning starts ( A 94).
E 59 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section 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 fo r COOLPIX S9300 i s only availabl e from the web site above.
E 60 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section 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 displayed.
E 61 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section Create Log (Record the L og of Moving Information) When log recording starts, the measur ed tracking information for a certain duration is recorded until a preset t ime has elapsed. • It is not possible to us e the log data by simply recording it.
E 62 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section 4 Select Save log , and press the k button. • The log data is saved to a m emory card. B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and ti me are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam e ra from turning off unexpectedly during log recording.
E 63 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section View Log Confirm or delete the log data saved in the memory card using Create log ( E 61). To Erase Log Data Press the l button and select either function. •S e l e c t e d l o g : The log data is erased.
E 64 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section Electronic Compass Press the d button M z (GPS options ) tab ( A 11) M Electronic compass Option Description Compass dis play When set to On , a compass is displayed on the shooting scree n. • The default setting is Off .
E 65 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) Reference Section B Notes on Using the Electronic Compass • The electronic compas s is not displayed when the came ra lens is facing upwards . • Do not use the electronic compass in this came ra for mountain climbing and othe r specialized applications.
E 66 Reference Section The Se tup M enu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 11) M Welc ome screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.
E 67 The Setup Menu Reference Section Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 11) M Time zo ne and date Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the cu rrent date and time.
E 68 The Setup Menu Reference Section Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone , and press the k button. • The Time z one 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.
E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Section C Time Zones The camera suppor ts the ti me zones listed below. For time differ ences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date .
E 70 The Setup Menu Reference Section Monitor Settings Photo info Select whether or not the photo info rmation is displayed on the monitor. See “The Monitor” ( A 6) for more information on indicators displayed on the monitor.
E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Section Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a fr aming grid is displayed to help frame pictures. It is not displayed while rec ording movies. The same information as in Auto info is displayed.
E 72 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time ( E 44 ).
E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Section Vibration Reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibrati on reduction to Off . • When On is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor ( A 6).
E 74 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 6).
E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 tab ( A 11) M AF assist Option Description Auto (defaul t setting) AF-assist illuminator light s automa tically if the lighting is dim.
E 76 The Setup Menu Reference Section Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses at the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used wi th the following shooting modes.
E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Section Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • The button sound and shutter sound are disabled in Pet portrait scene mode. • The shutter sound is di sabled in con tinuous shootin g mode.
E 78 The Setup Menu Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat 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.
E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Section TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC “HDMI” is an abbrevia tion of High-Def inition Multi media Interfa ce, which is one type of m ultimedia interfac e.
E 80 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 82).
E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Section C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status when the camera is con nected to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowl y (green) Battery charging.
E 82 The Setup Menu Reference Section Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face detection ( A 75) in the following shooting modes.
E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if si gnal strength is insuffici ent even if Ena ble is selected. • Select Disable where wireles s devices are prohib ited. • Refer to the inst ruction manual of your Eye -Fi card for more inf ormation.
E 84 The Setup Menu Reference Section Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quick ly in full-frame playback mode ( A 30). B Note on Filmstrip Display • In order to display the filmstrip, at least ten imag es must be saved in the camer a’s internal memory or on the memory card.
E 85 The Setup Menu Reference Section Shooting Menu/Continuous Shooti ng Menu Scene Mode Night landscape Menu Backlighting Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Image mode ( A 71) P 4608×3456.
E 86 The Setup Menu Reference Section Special Effects M enu Movie Menu GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9300 only) Setup Menu Option Default value Special effects ( A 57) Soft Option Default value Movie opt.
E 87 The Setup Menu Reference Section Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 89) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from t he lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card.
E 88 The Setup Menu Reference Section Firmware Version Displays the current camera firmwar e version. Press the d button ( A 11) M z tab M F irmware version COOLPIX S9300 Ver.
E 89 Reference Section File and F older Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. • A folder for storing files is automatica lly created u sing the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g ., “100NIKON”).
E 90 File and Folder Names Reference Section • When the current folder is numbered 999, if there are 200 files in the folder or if a file is numbered 9999, no further pi ctures can be shot until the internal memory or memory card is formatted ( E 78), or a new memory card is inserted.
E 91 Reference Section Optional A cc essories 1 Included with the camera at the time of purchase. (See “Confirming the Pa ckage Cont ent s“ ( A ii) for mor e information.) 2 When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as necessar y .
E 92 Reference Section 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 /Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 67 Battery exhausted.
E 93 Error Messages Reference Section Card is not formatted. For m a t c ar d ? Ye s No Me m or y c ard h as n ot be e n fo r ma t te d fo r us e i n th is ca m er a.
E 94 Error Messages Reference Section Fa i l e d t o t a k e s e c o n d shot When tak ing 3D pictures, the se cond shot could not be successfully taken after the first shot. • T ry sh ooting again. After taking the first shot, move the camera horizo ntally an d frame the subject s o that it is aligned with the guide.
E 95 Error Messages Reference Section No A-GPS file found on card COOLPIX S9300 only An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found in the memory card.
E 96 Error Messages Reference Section * Se e the instruction manual provided with your prin ter for further guid ance and information. Pri nt er er ro r : p a pe r jam Paper has jammed in th e printer. Remov e the jamme d paper , se lect Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
F 1 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Pr oducts ......... ............. ............... ........ F 2 The Camera .... ............... ............ ................ ............ ................ ............... .........
Technical Notes and Index F 2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for 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 A viii) thoroughly befor e using the products.
F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely hig h precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, wi th no more th an 0.01% being missing or defective.
F 4 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index • 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).
F 5 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memor y cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 19). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card.
Technical Notes and Index F 6 Caring for the C amera Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging age nts. Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Technical Notes and Index F 7 USER LICEN SE AGREEMENT FOR L OCA TION NAME DA T A (C OOLPIX S93 00 only) The location name data that is stored in this digital camera (" Data") i s provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale.
F 8 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only) Technical Notes and Index Export Control. You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereo.
F 9 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only) Technical Notes and Index Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location nam e data for J apan © 2011 ZENRIN CO., LTD.. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data of ZENRIN CO.
F 10 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only) Technical Notes and Index Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: © Bu ndesamt für Landestopographie Canada This data includes in.
Technical Notes and Index F 11 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.
F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index b Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual ch aracters may a ppear on the mon itor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
F 13 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Shooting Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Cannot set to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDM I cable or USB cable. 82, 85, E 23, E 26 No picture can be taken. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shu tter- relea se bu tton or b ( e mo vie - reco rd) b utto n.
F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Flas h do es not fire. • Flash is set to W (off ). • A shooting mode that cannot turn on flash is selected. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. 61 59 73 The digital zoom is not availa ble.
F 15 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Playback Issues Areas not affect ed by red-eye are also corrected. When V (auto with r ed-eye red uction) or “fill f lash with re d-eye redu cti on” .
F 16 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pic tu re s n ot displayed on telev ision. •V i d e o m o d e or HDMI is not correc tly set in the TV s et t in g s setup menu. • Cables ar e connected to bo th the HDMI mini con nector and USB/audio video connector .
F 17 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size canno t be sele cted from the camer a in the following situations, even for PictBridge compatible pr inters. Use the printe r to sele ct pa per size. • The pape r size s elected usin g the camera is not compa tible with the pri nter .
F 18 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index GPS (C OOLPIX S9300 only) Prob l em Cause/Solution A Unable to identify the location or it takes time to identify the locati on. • The camera may not be able to identify th e location in some shooting environments.
Technical Notes and Index F 19 Specifications Nik on COOLPIX S9300/S9200 Digital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx . 16.79 million total pixels Lens 18× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.
F 20 Specifications Technical Notes and Index ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 1.
F 21 Specifications Technical Notes and Index • Unless other wise stated, all fig ures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient te mperatur e of 25°C (77°F). 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Associ ation (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
F 22 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Supported Standards •D C F : D e si g n R u l e f o r Ca m er a F il e Sy s te m i s a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibil ity among different makes of camer a.
Technical Notes and Index F 23 Index Symbols R E5 k Apply selection button 5, 10 A Auto mode 24, 36, E33 F Auto sort mode 78, E13 o Backligh ting 41 C Continuous shooting mode 53 , 55 l Delete button .
F 24 Index Technical Notes and Index Contrast E18 Copy 81, E51 Create log E61 Creative slider 65 Crop 31, E22 D Date and time 22, E67 Date dis play order 22, E67 Date for mat E67 Date imprint 23, 100,.
Index Technical Notes and Index F 25 Li-ion re chargeable battery 14, 16, E91 List by date mode 78, E15 Lithium-ion type battery 14 M Macro 64 Maximum movie length 88, 90 Memory capacity 20 Memory car.
F 26 Index Technical Notes and Index Shutter sound E77 Shutter speed 28 Shutter-rel ease button 4, 5, 28 Single AF E40, E57 Skin softening 51, 52, 80, E19, E41 Slide show 80, E46 Slow motion E55 Slow .
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