Nikon Coolpix COOLPIXS9300SIL User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
Reference Manual  
En  
Introduction  
Read This First  
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9300/S9200 digital camera.  
Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and  
familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading,  
please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your  
new camera.  
Confirming the Package Contents  
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you  
purchased the camera.  
or  
COOLPIX S9300  
Digital Camera  
COOLPIX S9200  
Digital Camera  
Camera Strap  
Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12  
Charging AC Adapter  
EH-69P*  
USB Cable UC-E6  
(with terminal cover)  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16  
Warranty  
ViewNX 2 Installer CD  
Reference Manual CD  
* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires  
a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of  
purchase.  
NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.  
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Read This First  
About This Manual  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and  
Playback” (A13).  
To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the  
Other Information  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and  
conventions are used in this manual:  
Icon  
Description  
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before  
using the camera.  
B
C
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.  
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;  
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”  
A/E/F  
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of  
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor and viewfinder  
display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the  
actual product.  
The COOLPIX S9300 is used for the illustrations and monitor contents in this  
manual. Illustrations for both the COOLPIX S9300 and the COOLPIX S9200 are  
provided when necessary.  
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Read This First  
Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC  
Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are  
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic  
circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could  
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,  
rupturing, or leaking.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Holographic seal: Identifies this  
device as an authentic Nikon product.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on  
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable  
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.  
About the User’s Manual  
No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,  
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means,  
without Nikon’s prior written permission.  
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.  
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in  
the documentation at any time and without prior notice.  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
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Read This First  
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means  
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.  
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced  
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of  
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the  
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage  
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents  
stipulated by law is prohibited.  
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and  
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
• Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international  
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe  
copyright laws.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or  
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can  
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,  
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is  
the user’s responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A100). Care  
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage  
devices.  
For the COOLPIX S9300, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other  
data. You can delete unsaved log data from the memory card using Create log End log Erase  
log.  
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For Your Safety  
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read  
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.  
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Do not use the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter in the  
presence of flammable gas  
Should you notice smoke or an unusual  
smell coming from the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter, unplug the  
Charging AC Adapter and remove the  
battery immediately, taking care to  
avoid burns. Continued operation  
could result in injury. After removing or  
disconnecting the power source, take  
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection.  
Using the camera in the presence of  
flammable gases such as propane and  
gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or  
dust could result in explosion or fire.  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Do not keep the products within reach  
of children. Doing so may cause injury.  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
battery or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Do not disassemble  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or Charging AC Adapter could  
result in injury. Repairs should be  
performed only by qualified  
technicians. Should the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter break open as the  
result of a fall or other accident, take the  
product to a Nikon-authorized service  
representative for inspection, after  
unplugging the product and/or  
removing the battery.  
Do not remain in contact with  
the camera, Charging AC  
Adapter, or AC adapter for  
extended periods while the  
devices are on or in use.  
Parts of the devices become hot.  
Leaving the devices in direct contact  
with the skin for extended periods may  
result in low-temperature burns.  
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For Your Safety  
Observe caution when  
handling the battery  
The battery may leak, overheat, or  
explode if improperly handled.  
Observe the following precautions  
when handling the battery for use in  
this product:  
Before replacing the battery, turn the  
product off. If you are using the  
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be  
sure it is unplugged.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge  
the battery by inserting it into the  
camera and connecting the  
Charging AC Adapter. EH-69P  
(included).  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery or attempt to remove or  
break the battery insulation or  
casing.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the battery,  
such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
If leaked battery fluid gets into your  
eyes, rinse them out immediately  
with clean running water and get  
medical treatment.  
Do not attempt to charge batteries  
that are not rechargeable.  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the Charging AC Adapter  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could result  
in fire.  
Do not handle the plug or go near  
the Charging AC Adapter during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
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 insulation be  
damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection. Failure to observe these  
precautions could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Replace the terminal cover when  
transporting the battery. Do not  
transport or store with metal objects  
such as necklaces or hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage when  
fully discharged. To avoid damage to  
the product, be sure to remove the  
battery when no charge remains.  
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For Your Safety  
Do not handle the plug or Charging  
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure  
to observe this precaution could  
result in electric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Failure to observe this precaution could  
result in burns or fire.  
Avoid contact with liquid crystal  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Use appropriate cables  
When connecting cables to the input  
and output jacks, use only the cables  
provided or sold by Nikon for the  
purpose, to maintain compliance with  
product regulations.  
Turn the power off when using  
inside an airplane or the  
hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the  
airplane during take off or landing.  
Also, before boarding an airplane, set  
the GPS tracking information recording  
function to OFF (COOLPIX S9300). If  
using in a hospital, be sure to follow the  
instructions of the hospital. The  
electromagnetic waves emitted by this  
camera may disrupt the electronic  
systems of the airplane or the  
Handle moving parts with care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs included with this device  
should not be played back on audio CD  
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an  
audio CD player could cause hearing  
loss or damage the equipment.  
instruments of the hospital.  
3D Images  
Do not continuously view 3D images  
recorded with this device for extended  
periods, whether on a television,  
monitor, or other display.  
Observe caution when using  
the flash  
Using the flash close to your subject’s  
eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment. Particular care should be  
observed if photographing infants,  
when the flash should be no less than  
1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.  
In the case of children whose visual  
systems are still maturing, consult a  
pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior  
to use and follow their instructions.  
Prolonged viewing of 3D images may  
cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort.  
Cease use should any of these  
symptoms occur and consult a  
physician if necessary.  
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Notices  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Notices for Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS -  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For connection to a supply not in the  
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter  
of the proper configuration for the  
power outlet if needed.  
The power supply unit is intended to  
be correctly orientated in a vertical or  
floor mount position.  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) Radio  
Frequency Interference  
Statement  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
COOLPIX S9300  
COOLPIX S9200  
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Notices  
Notices for Customers in Europe  
CAUTIONS  
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 equipment.  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS  
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT  
TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES  
ACCORDING TO THE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
Interface Cables  
This symbol indicates that  
this product is to be collected  
separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
Use the interface cables sold or  
provided by Nikon for your equipment.  
Using other interface cables may  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of  
the FCC rules.  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
Notice for Customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
Handling the cord on this product will  
expose you to lead, a chemical known  
to the State of California to cause birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road,  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
All batteries, whether marked with  
this symbol or not, are designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
Notice for Customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
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<Important> Notes on GPS/electronic compass (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Location name data of this camera  
Before using the GPS function, make sure to read "USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR  
LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)" (F7) and agree to the terms.  
The location name information (Point of Interest: POI) for Japan is as of June 2011;  
the location information for outside Japan is as of September 2011.  
The location name information will not be updated.  
Use the location name information only as a guide.  
Notes on GPS/electronic compass  
Do not operate the GPS/electronic compass while you are driving a car.  
Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only.  
This information cannot be used for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or  
land survey applications.  
When you use the camera for mountain climbing or trekking, be sure to take a  
map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately.  
When the camera lens is facing upward, the electronic compass is not displayed.  
An individual may be identified from still pictures or movies that have been  
recorded with location information.  
Observe caution when you transfer still pictures or movies recorded with  
location information, or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network  
such as the Internet where the public can view them.  
When the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu is On, and a log is  
recorded using Create log, GPS functions will continue to operate even  
when the camera is turned off.  
The electromagnetic waves emitted from the camera may affect the measuring  
instruments of an airplane or medical equipment.  
When use of the camera is prohibited during airplane takeoffs and landings or  
inside a hospital, set the Record GPS data to Off and turn off the camera.  
Using the camera overseas  
Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel, consult your  
travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether  
there is any restriction on use.  
For example, you cannot record location information logs without permission  
from the government in China.  
Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off.  
The GPS may not function properly in China and on the borders between China  
and neighbouring countries (as of September 2011).  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness,  
and Hue (Creative Slider) ............................................................................................................................... 65  
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Table of Contents  
xiv  
Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
xvi  
Parts of the Camera and  
Basic Operations  
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main  
functions of each part and the basic camera operations.  
Parts of the Camera ................................................2  
The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2  
Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................4  
Controls Used in Playback Mode.............................................................5  
The Monitor.....................................................................................................6  
Basic Operations.....................................................9  
Using the Rotary Multi Selector............................................................. 10  
Using Menus (the dButton) ............................................................. 11  
Attaching the Camera Strap................................................................... 12  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting  
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations  
Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
1
2 3 4 5 4  
6
COOLPIX S9300  
Flash raised  
Lens cover closed  
14 13  
12  
11 10 9  
8
7
1
2 3 4  
4
6
COOLPIX S9200  
Flash raised  
Lens cover closed  
14 13  
12  
11 10 9  
8
7
Zoom control..................................................27  
f: Wide ...................................................27  
g : Tele......................................................27  
h: Thumbnail playback.................31  
i : Playback zoom.............................31  
j: Help ....................................................38  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Mode dial...........................................................24  
Shutter-release button........................4, 28  
Power switch/power-on lamp..............21  
Microphone (stereo).............................. 81, 88  
GPS antenna (COOLPIX S9300 only)... 95  
Flash......................................................................60  
Lens cover  
10  
11 Connector cover ...................................16, 82  
12 Eyelet for camera strap................................12  
USB/audio/video output  
13  
Lens  
connector..................................................16, 82  
Self-timer lamp ..............................................63  
AF-assist illuminator................................. 101  
14 HDMI mini connector (Type C)............82  
9
2
               
Parts of the Camera  
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8  
9
10  
16  
15 14 13  
12 11  
9 l(delete) button.................................32, 92  
10 Memory card slot .........................................18  
11 Battery latch.............................................14, 15  
12 Battery chamber............................................14  
13 Cover latch................................................14, 18  
1
Monitor..........................................................6, 24  
2 d(menu) button....................................11  
Rotary multi selector  
(multi selector)...............................................10  
3
4 k(apply selection) button...................10  
Charge lamp....................................17, E81  
Flash lamp.........................................................60  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover ...................14, 18  
5
14  
6 c(playback) button............................9, 30  
Power connector cover (for connection  
15  
with an optional AC Adapter) .....E91  
7
Speaker.............................................81, 92, 101  
16 Tripod socket  
b(emovie-record) button  
....................................................................9, 30, 88  
8
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Parts of the Camera  
Controls Used in Shooting Mode  
Control  
Name  
Main Function  
A
Mode dial  
Change the shooting mode.  
Rotate toward g(i) (telephoto zoom  
Zoom control position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f 27  
(h) (wide-angle position) to zoom out.  
Rotary multi See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for  
selector  
more information.  
d(menu)  
button  
Display and hide the menu.  
When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop  
pressing when you feel resistance slightly):  
Set focus and exposure.  
When pressed all the way: Release the  
shutter.  
Shutter-  
release button  
Playback  
button  
Play back images.  
Delete button Delete the last image that was saved.  
b(emovie-  
Start and stop movie recording.  
record) button  
4
             
Parts of the Camera  
Controls Used in Playback Mode  
Control  
Name  
Main Function  
A
When the camera is turned off, press  
and hold this button to turn the camera  
on in playback mode.  
Playback  
button  
Return to shooting mode.  
Enlarge the image when rotated toward  
g
(i); display image thumbnail or the  
calendar when rotated toward  
f
(h  
Zoom control  
Thumbnail playback).  
Adjust the volume for voice memo and  
movie playback.  
Rotary multi See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for  
selector  
more information.  
Display the histogram and shooting  
information or return to full-frame  
playback mode.  
Display individual images of a  
sequence in full-frame.  
Scroll an image recorded with easy  
panorama.  
Apply  
selection  
button  
Play back movies.  
Switch from image thumbnail or  
zoomed image display to full-frame  
playback mode.  
d(menu)  
button  
Display and hide the menu.  
Delete button Delete images.  
Shutter-  
release button  
Return to shooting mode.  
b(emovie-  
record) button  
5
               
Parts of the Camera  
The Monitor  
The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback  
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. In the default  
setting, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you  
operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info in  
Monitor settings (A100) is set to Auto info).  
Shooting Mode  
4
5
43  
6
7
42  
1
2
3
41  
40  
8
9
12  
13  
10 11  
39  
14  
33  
32  
38  
15  
17  
37  
16  
29m 0s  
999  
19  
1/250  
F3.5  
36  
35  
30  
24 23  
18  
31  
34  
22  
999  
9999  
20  
21  
29  
28 27 26 25  
44  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
45  
46  
6
       
Parts of the Camera  
Shooting mode......................................24, 25  
Macro mode ....................................................64  
Zoom indicator ......................................27, 64  
AF indicator......................................................28  
AE/AF-L indicator....................................E5  
Flash mode.......................................................61  
Battery level indicator................................20  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Focus area (for auto)................................... 37  
26  
27  
Focus area (for face detection,  
pet detection).................................37, 48, 75  
Focus area (for subject  
tracking)............................................................. 37  
28  
Center-weighted area.......................E35  
Shutter speed................................................. 28  
ISO sensitivity ..........................................26, 37  
29  
30  
31  
Eye-Fi communication  
8
indicator.......................................... 102, E83  
Vibration reduction icon .......................101  
GPS reception (COOLPIX S9300 only).....96  
Log display (COOLPIX S9300 only)............98  
Motion detection icon ...........................101  
Wind noise reduction.................................91  
Print date.........................................................100  
“Date not set” indicator..................23, 100  
Travel destination indicator.................100  
Movie options (normal  
speed movies).................................................91  
Movie options (HS movies).....................91  
Movie length ...........................................88, 90  
Image mode ....................................................71  
Easy panorama...............................................47  
Number of exposures remaining  
9
Exposure compensation value.....67, 68  
Vividness............................................................ 67  
Hue........................................................................ 67  
Skin softening ................................................ 51  
White balance....................................................... 37  
Blink proof ........................................................ 51  
Backlighting (HDR)........................................... 41  
Hand-held/Tripod ..................................... 40, 43  
Continuous shooting mode.............48, 53  
Self-timer........................................................... 63  
Smile timer.............................................................. 50  
Pet portrait auto release .......................... 48  
Compass display (Direction gauge)  
(COOLPIX S9300 only)............................... 98  
Compass display (Compass) (COOLPIX  
S9300 only) ...................................................... 98  
Location name information (POI  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
44  
45  
46  
22  
(still pictures)............................................20, 72  
Internal memory indicator......................20  
Aperture value................................................28  
23  
24  
information) (COOLPIX S9300 only)....97  
Focus area (for manual, for center)  
.......................................................................... 28, 37  
25  
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Parts of the Camera  
Playback Mode  
Full-frame display (A30)  
Shooting information (A30)  
5
1
2
3
4
27  
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21  
1/250 F3.5  
20  
19  
11  
30  
31  
10  
+1.0  
200  
132  
12  
13  
ISO  
999/999  
4
18  
17  
16  
15  
999/999  
090909499/9999  
1m 0s 14  
1m 0s  
33  
32  
a
b
Internal memory indicator..................... 30  
Date of recording .........................................22  
Time of recording.........................................22  
Voice memo indicator...............................81  
Eye-Fi upload indicator..........102, E83  
15  
1
2
3
4
Easy panorama playback guide .... E4  
Sequence playback guide................ E7  
Movie playback guide............................... 92  
16  
Volume indicator.................................. 81, 92  
17  
18  
Album icon in favorite pictures mode  
................................................................... 78, E9  
Category icon in auto sort mode  
.................................................................78, E13  
List by date mode ........................78, E15  
Location name information (POI  
information) (COOLPIX S9300 only)....96  
5
D-Lighting icon ............................................. 80  
Quick retouch icon...................................... 80  
Filter effects icon........................................... 80  
Small picture ...................................80, E21  
Skin softening icon...................................... 80  
Sequence display......................................... 81  
3D picture indicator.................................... 49  
File name...................................................E89  
Folder name ............................................E89  
Aperture value ............................................... 28  
Shutter speed................................................. 28  
Exposure compensation value............ 68  
ISO sensitivity.................................................. 26  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
Battery level indicator................................20  
Protect icon......................................................80  
6
7
Recorded GPS information indicator  
(COOLPIX S9300 only) ...............................96  
8
9
Compass display (shooting direction)  
(COOLPIX S9300 only)..............................98  
Print order icon..............................................80  
Image mode....................................................71  
Easy panorama...............................................47  
Movie options......................................... 88, 91  
10  
11  
12  
13  
(a) Current image number/total  
number of images................................30  
(b) Movie length ...........................................92  
14  
Current image number/  
total number of images. .......................... 30  
32  
33  
Histogram *  
* A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis  
corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The  
vertical axis shows the number of pixels.  
8
     
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.  
Press the c(playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback  
mode.  
While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing  
the shutter-release button or the b(emovie-record) button.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
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Auto mode  
Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select different shooting  
C Selecting Images for Playback  
Playback mode can be changed according to the type of images you want to view. See "Selecting  
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Basic Operations  
Using the Rotary Multi Selector  
Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J)  
or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the kbutton.  
The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this  
manual.  
When Using Shooting Mode  
Display m(flash mode)  
Display creative slider  
Rotate to select an item*  
Display n(Self-  
timer) menu (A63)  
Display o(exposure  
compensation) guide  
Auto  
Apply selection  
Display D (macro mode) menu (A64)  
Pressing up or down will also select an item.  
*
When Using Playback Mode  
Select the previous  
image /Move the  
displayed area  
when the image is  
magnified (A31).  
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Select the next  
image /Move the  
displayed area when  
the image is magnified  
(A31).  
1
4
132  
Display histogram  
and shooting information (A30)/  
Play back movies (A92)  
2
1
Previous or next images can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
When displaying image thumbnail or when the image is magnified, this button switches the  
camera to full-frame playback mode.  
2
When Displaying Menus  
Select the item above*  
Select the item on  
the right/Display  
sub-menu (apply  
selection)  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Select the item on the  
left/Return display to  
the previous screen  
Select the item  
below*  
Apply selection  
*
Items above or below can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
10  
         
Basic Operations  
Using Menus (the dButton)  
When the dbutton is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is  
displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is  
displayed, various settings can be changed.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
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132  
Shooting menu  
Playback menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Print order  
Slide show  
Protect  
Tabs  
Tabs  
Shooting menu  
Playback menu  
Atab:  
N tab:  
Displays the settings that can be changed  
for the current shooting mode (A24).  
Depending on the current shooting mode,  
the tab icon that is displayed will be  
different.  
Selects the playback mode (A78).  
ctab:  
Displays the settings available for the  
current playback mode (A78).  
z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only):  
Displays the GPS options menu (A97).  
D tab:  
Displays movie recording settings.  
ztab:  
z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only):  
Displays the GPS options menu (A97).  
Displays the setup menu, where you can  
change general settings.  
z
tab:  
Displays the setup menu, where you can  
change general settings.  
C If a Tab Is Not Displayed  
If you press the dbutton and the screen that allows you  
to change the image mode is displayed, press J to display  
the tabs.  
Image mode  
4608×3456  
4608×3456  
3264×2448  
2272×1704  
1600×1200  
640×480  
4608×2592  
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Basic Operations  
Switching Between Tabs  
Shooting menu  
Shooting menu  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Press the rotary multi  
selector Jto highlight  
the tab.  
Press the rotary multi  
selector Hor Ito select a  
tab, and press the k  
button or K.  
The selected menu is  
displayed.  
Selecting Menu Items  
Autofocus mode  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Single AF  
Full-time AF  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Press the rotary multi  
selector Hor Ito select  
an item, and then press  
Kor the kbutton.  
Press Hor Ito select an  
item and then press the  
kbutton.  
When you finished  
changing settings, press  
the d(menu) button  
to exit the menu.  
C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages  
The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
12  
   
The Basics of Shooting and  
Playback  
Preparation  
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................14  
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................16  
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................18  
Shooting  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................20  
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................24  
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................26  
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................28  
Playback  
Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................30  
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ...................................................................................32  
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback  
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
2
Insert the included EN-EL12  
battery (rechargeable Li-ion  
battery).  
Battery latch  
Use the battery to push the  
orange battery latch up in the  
direction indicated by the arrow  
(1), and fully insert the battery  
(2).  
When the battery is inserted  
correctly, the battery latch will  
lock the battery in place.  
B Inserting the Battery Correctly  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure  
to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Charge the battery before the first use or when the  
battery is running low (A16).  
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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off (A21) and be sure that the power-  
on lamp and the monitor have turned off before  
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover and push the orange battery  
latch in the direction shown (1). Then, remove the  
battery straight (2).  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe  
caution when removing the battery or memory card.  
B Notes on Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the  
battery.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (F3) before using the battery.  
15  
 
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery  
1
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.  
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the  
plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push  
the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once  
the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the  
plug adapter could damage the product.  
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the  
country or region in which the camera was purchased.  
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter  
attached in Argentina and Korea.  
2
Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect the  
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.  
Keep the camera turned off.  
When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not use  
force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do  
not pull the plug at an angle.  
Electrical outlet  
Charge lamp  
USB Cable UC-E6 (included)  
When charging starts, the charge lamp flashes slowly in green.  
About three hours and 50 minutes is required to charge a fully exhausted battery.  
When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.  
3
Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter,  
the camera cannot be turned on.  
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery  
Understanding the Charge Lamp  
Status  
Description  
Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging.  
The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the  
charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the  
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C  
(41°F to 95°F).  
Flashes quickly (green)  
The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly  
connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect  
the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly  
connect it again, or change the battery.  
B Notes on Charging AC Adapter  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the  
Charging AC Adapter.  
Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Charging AC Adapter” (F4) before use.  
B Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger  
You can also charge the COOLPIX S9300/S9200 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 by connecting  
the camera to a computer (A82, A102).  
The EN-EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-65  
(available separately; E91).  
C AC Power Source  
You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62F (available  
separately; E91) to power the camera from an electrical outlet.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.  
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card  
1
Confirm that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are turned off and open the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.  
Memory card slot  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Slide the memory card until it clicks into  
place.  
B Inserting the Memory Card  
Correctly  
Inserting the memory card upside down  
or backwards could damage the camera  
or the memory card. Be sure to confirm that  
the memory card is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
B Formatting a Memory Card  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera.  
• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be  
sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.  
To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the dbutton and  
select Format card from the setup menu (A100).  
B Note on Memory Cards  
Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “The Memory Cards” (F5) in  
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card  
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 are off.  
Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to  
partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe  
caution when removing the battery or memory card.  
Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s  
internal memory (COOLPIX S9300: approx. 26 MB; COOLPIX S9200: approx. 25 MB)  
or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or  
playback, first remove the memory card.  
Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved  
for use in this camera.  
When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed  
class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. If the transfer speed of the card is  
slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.  
2
3
SD memory cards  
SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards  
1
SanDisk  
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB  
1
TOSHIBA  
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB,  
48 GB, 64 GB  
1
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB  
16 GB, 32 GB  
-
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB  
1
2
Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards.  
SDHC-compliant. Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the  
device supports SDHC.  
SDXC-compliant. Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the  
device supports SDXC.  
3
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
If you are turning the camera on for the first time,  
Time(A22).  
The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on.  
2
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
29m 0s  
Number of exposures  
1 1 4 0  
remaining  
Battery Level  
Display  
b
Description  
Battery level high.  
B
Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.  
Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.  
N
Battery exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of exposures remaining is displayed.  
When a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed and pictures are recorded to the  
internal memory (COOLPIX S9300: approx. 26 MB; COOLPIX S9200: approx. 25 MB).  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the  
internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A72).  
The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs from the actual  
value.  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the  
monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned  
on).  
To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the  
power-on lamp are turned off.  
To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c(playback)  
button. At this time, the lens does not extend.  
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)  
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby  
mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,  
the camera will turn off automatically.  
To turn on the monitor again in standby mode, perform either one of the following operations.  
Press the power switch, shutter-release button,  
c
button, or  
b
(e  
movie-record) button.  
Rotate the mode dial.  
Flashes  
No operations  
performed.  
No operations  
performed.  
:
29m 0s  
3 min  
1140
Camera enters  
standby mode.  
Camera turns off.  
The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off  
setting in the setup menu (A101).  
By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting  
mode or playback mode.  
If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62F, the camera enters standby mode after  
30 minutes. This setting cannot be changed.  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time  
Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time  
the camera is turned on.  
1
Press the multi selector Hor I  
to choose the desired language  
and press the kbutton.  
Language  
Čeština  
Dansk  
Deutsch  
English  
Español  
Ελληνικά  
Cancel  
Multi selector  
2
3
4
5
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k  
Time zone and date  
button.  
Choose time zone and  
set date and time?  
Yes  
No  
Cancel  
Press Jor Kto select your  
home time zone (Time zone),  
and press the kbutton.  
London  
Casablanca  
more information.  
Back  
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order  
and press the kbutton or K.  
Date format  
Year/Month/Day  
Month/Day/Year  
Day/Month/Year  
Press H, I, Jor Kto set date and time, and  
press the kbutton.  
Date and time  
D
15  
M
05  
Y
2012  
Choose an item: Press Kor J(selected in the following  
order: D (day) M (month) Y (year) hour ➝  
minute).  
15  
10  
Set the contents: Press Hor I. Date and time can also  
be set by rotating the multi selector.  
Confirm the settings: Select the minute field and press the kbutton or K.  
Edit  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
6
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k  
Date and time  
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OK?  
button.  
After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the  
shooting screen is displayed.  
Yes  
No  
Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector  
Hto enable the daylight saving time function while  
setting the region in step 3.  
London  
Casablanca  
W
is displayed at the top of the monitor.  
Press Ito disable the daylight saving time function.  
Back  
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting  
You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in zsetup  
menu (A100).  
In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in zsetup menu, when the daylight saving  
time function is enabled, the camera’s clock is set forward by one hour, and when disabled, set  
back by one hour. When the x travel destination is set, the camera automatically calculates the  
time difference between the travel destination and the w home time zone, and saves images  
using the date and time of the travel destination.  
If you exit without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. Use  
the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu (A100) to set the date and time.  
C The Clock Battery  
The camera’s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main  
battery.  
The backup battery charges after about ten hours of charging when the main battery is inserted  
into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can store the set  
date and time for several days.  
If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed  
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 2 of “Setting the Display  
Language, Date, and Time” (A22) for more information.  
C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images  
Set the date and time before shooting.  
You can imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the  
setup menu (A100).  
If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the  
ViewNX 2 software (A83).  
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode  
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.  
The following describes how to take pictures in A(auto) mode as an example.  
Rotate the mode dial to A.  
Auto mode  
The camera switches to A(auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes  
to A.  
Shooting mode icon  
29m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
See “The Monitor” (A6) for more information.  
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode  
Available Shooting Modes  
CContinuous shooting  
uSpecial effects mode (A57)  
mode (A53)  
You can add special effects for shooting. Six  
different effects are available.  
Shoot a continuous  
sequence or use BSS (best  
shot selector).  
A(auto) mode (A36)  
Shoot with basic camera  
operations.  
Settings can be adjusted in  
the shooting menu  
(A36) to suit the  
shooting conditions and  
the type of shot you want  
to capture.  
FSmart portrait mode  
The camera detects  
smiling faces and releases  
the shutter automatically.  
Scene mode (A38)  
When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are  
optimized for the selected scene.  
x(Scene auto selector): When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects  
the optimum scene for simpler shooting.  
y(Scene): Use the menu to choose the desired scene from 17 different scene  
types, and the camera’s settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.  
-
To select a scene, first rotate the mode dial to yand press the dbutton.  
Select the desired scene by pressing the multi selector Hor I, and then press the  
kbutton.  
j(Night landscape): Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes.  
W (Backlighting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in  
shadow, or the HDR function can be used to shoot scenes with high contrast.  
C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode  
The functions of the multi selector H(m), I(p), J(n) or K(o) can be set.  
Press the dbutton to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting  
Features” (A35) for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current  
shooting mode.  
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Step 3 Frame a Picture  
1
Ready the camera.  
Flash (A60)  
Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens,  
flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone.  
When using the flash while taking pictures in portrait  
("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is  
above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
When the camera detects a human face, that face is  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default  
setting).  
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When the camera detects more than one face, the face  
closest to the camera is framed by a double border and  
the others by single borders.  
When taking pictures of non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the focus  
area is not displayed. Position the main subject near the center of the frame.  
C ISO Sensitivity  
E (ISO sensitivity, A6) may be displayed on the shooting screen. When E is displayed, the ISO  
sensitivity is automatically raised.  
C Using a Tripod  
In the following situations, use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake:  
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When shooting in a dark location or with the flash mode (A61) set to W(off)  
When shooting in the telephoto zoom position  
To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup  
menu (A100) to Off.  
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Step 3 Frame a Picture  
Using the Zoom  
Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom.  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the  
frame, rotate toward g(telephoto zoom position).  
To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the  
frame, rotate toward f(wide-angle position).  
When the power is turned on, the zoom is at the  
maximum wide-angle position.  
Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction  
adjusts the zoom quickly, while rotating the control  
partially adjusts the zoom slowly (except during movie  
recording).  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor  
when the zoom control is rotated.  
Optical  
zoom  
Digital  
zoom  
Digital Zoom  
When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the  
zoom control toward g(telephoto zoom position) triggers the digital zoom.  
Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum  
magnification of the optical zoom.  
Maximum optical zoom  
Digital zoom enabled  
The focus will be at the center of the frame and the focus area will not be  
displayed when the digital zoom is in effect.  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to  
magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality depending on the image mode  
(A71) and digital zoom magnification.  
V indicates the zoom position where interpolation is applied when shooting still pictures. When the  
zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator also turns  
yellow.  
V moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position  
that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current  
image mode setting.  
When the image size is small  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option in the setup menu (A100).  
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly  
until you feel resistance.  
When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the  
camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and  
aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked  
while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
When a face is detected:  
Focuses on the face around which a double border  
(focus area) is displayed (see "Using Face Detection"  
(A75) for more information). When the camera has  
focused on that face, the double border will turn green.  
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Shutter speed Aperture  
value  
When a face is not detected:  
Selects the focus areas (up to nine) containing the  
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in  
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green  
(maximum of nine areas).  
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses  
on the subject at the center of the screen, and the  
focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in  
focus, the focus indicator (A6) lights in green.  
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F 3.5  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus  
indicator flashes red, the subject is out of focus. Change the composition and press  
the shutter-release button halfway again.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when the subject is dimly lit, the AF  
assist illuminator (A101) may light.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all the way.  
The shutter is released and the picture is recorded.  
If you press the shutter-release button with too much  
force, the camera may shake, causing images to be  
blurred. Press the button gently.  
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot  
B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an  
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
B Autofocus  
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject  
may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator lights in green:  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject  
makes that subject appear very dark)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is  
standing in front of a white wall)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped  
windows, etc.)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several  
times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual  
desired subject, and use focus lock (A76).  
B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera  
If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode or the Close-up scene mode (A45).  
C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot  
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without  
first pressing it halfway.  
C Flash  
If the subject is dimly lit, the flash will pop up automatically when  
you press the shutter-release button halfway when the flash  
mode is set to U(auto; default setting). The flash will fire when  
you press the shutter-release button all the way down. See  
Lower the flash by gently pushing it down. When not taking  
pictures, lower the flash.  
C More Information  
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Step 5 Play Back Images  
1
Press the c(playback) button.  
When you switch from shooting mode  
to playback mode, the last image saved  
will be displayed in full-frame playback  
mode.  
c(playback)  
button  
Multi selector  
2
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images.  
To view previous images: Hor J  
To view next images: Ior K  
Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.  
To play back images that are saved in the internal  
memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in  
brackets, before “Current image number/total number  
of images” on the playback screen.  
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To return to shooting mode, press the cbutton  
again, or press the shutter-release button, or  
b(emovie-record) button.  
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Current image number/  
total number of images  
C Displaying Shooting Information  
Press the kbutton in full-frame playback mode to display the  
histogram and shooting information (A8). Press the kbutton  
again to return to full-frame playback mode.  
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C Viewing Pictures  
Pictures taken using face detection (A75) or pet detection (A48) will be rotated automatically  
when displayed in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face.  
The orientation of an image can be changed using Rotate image in the playback menu (A80).  
When pictures taken with the continuous shooting feature are displayed, each series of images is  
treated as a group, and only the group’s “key picture” is displayed (see “Sequence display options”  
(A81) for more information). While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in full-frame  
playback mode, press the kbutton to display each image in the sequence individually. To return  
to key picture only display, press the multi selector H.  
Images may be displayed at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous or next  
image.  
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Step 5 Play Back Images  
Changing How Images Are Displayed  
When using playback mode, you can change how images are  
displayed by rotating the zoom control toward  
f
(
h
)/g  
(i).  
Playback Zoom  
g
(i)  
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(h)  
Display position guide  
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Image is displayed in full-  
frame playback mode.  
Image is zoomed in.  
To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f(h)/g(i). The  
zoom increases up to about 10×.  
To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.  
Pictures taken using face detection (A75) or pet detection (A48) are  
enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting. If the  
camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, use H, I, J,  
and Kto display a different face. Change the zoom ratio and press H, I, J, or  
Kto zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces.  
You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate  
file by pressing the dbutton (E22).  
Press the kbutton to return to full-frame playback mode.  
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display  
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(i)  
Full-frame playback  
mode  
Image thumbnail display  
Calendar display  
(4, 9, 16 and 72 images per screen)  
You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.  
You can change the number of images displayed by rotating the zoom control  
toward f(h)/g(i).  
Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or Kto select an image and then  
press the kbutton to display that image in full-frame playback mode.  
When 72 images are displayed, rotate the zoom control toward f(h) to  
switch to calendar display.  
While using calendar display mode, rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J,  
or Kto select a date and then press the kbutton to display the first image  
captured on that day.  
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images  
1
Press the lbutton to delete the  
image currently displayed on the  
monitor.  
2
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select the  
desired deletion method and press the k  
button.  
Delete  
Current image: Only the current image is deleted. If  
the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in  
the sequence are deleted.  
Current image  
Erase selected images  
All images  
Erase selected images: Multiple images can be  
more information.  
All images: All images are deleted.  
To exit without deleting, press the dbutton.  
3
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Erase 1 image?  
Deleted images cannot be recovered.  
To cancel, press Hor Ito select No and press the k  
button.  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Deletion  
Deleted images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting  
them.  
Protected images cannot be deleted (A80).  
C Deleting Images in a Sequence  
When images are taken with continuous shooting, each series of images is treated as a group  
(pictures in a sequence) and only the group’s “key picture“ is displayed in the default setting (  
7).  
When you press the lbutton during key picture playback, all images in the key picture’s  
sequence can be deleted (E8).  
To delete each picture in a sequence, before pressing the lbutton, press the kbutton to display  
each image in the sequence individually.  
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode  
When using shooting mode, press the lbutton to delete the last image that was saved.  
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images  
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen  
1
Press the multi selector Jor Kto select an  
image to be deleted, and then press Hto  
Erase selected images  
display y.  
To cancel the selection, press Ito remove y.  
Rotate the zoom control (A27) toward g(i) to  
switch back to full-frame playback or f(h) to display  
thumbnails.  
ON/OFF  
Back  
2
Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k  
button to apply the selection.  
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor.  
C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion  
When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode (A78), images in the  
same album or category, or pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.  
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Shooting Features  
This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that  
are available when using shooting mode.  
By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting  
modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of  
images you want to capture.  
Auto mode  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
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Auto  
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Shooting Features  
A(Auto) Mode  
Shooting with basic camera operations is available. Set  
the options in the auto shooting menu (A36)  
according to the shooting conditions and the kind of  
images you want to capture.  
The focus area differs depending on the setting of  
AF area mode (A37) that can be selected in the  
Atab after pressing the dbutton.  
When AF area mode is set to Face priority (default setting), the camera  
focuses as follows:  
-
The camera detects and focuses on faces (see “Using Face Detection” (A75)  
for more information).  
-
If no faces are detected, the camera automatically selects the focus areas (up  
to nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in  
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine  
areas).  
Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings  
information on flash mode (A60), self-timer (A63), macro mode (A64), and  
creative slider (obrightness (exposure compensation), G vividness, F hue)  
See “Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)” (below) for  
more information on functions that can be set using the dbutton.  
Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
In A(auto) mode, the following option settings can be changed.  
Select A(auto) mode Mdbutton MAtab (A11)  
The same options can be set in continuous shooting  
mode (A53). Settings for options other than  
Continuous are also applied to A(auto) mode, and  
the settings are saved in the camera's memory even if  
the camera is turned off.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
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A(Auto) Mode  
Option  
Description  
A
Set the combination of image size and image quality to be  
recorded (A71). The default setting is P 4608×3456.  
This setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
Image mode  
Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they  
appear to the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be  
used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white  
balance setting suited to the sky conditions or light source  
to achieve better results if the default setting results are  
unsatisfactory.  
White balance  
Metering  
When the white balance setting is other than Auto or  
Flash, set the flash mode (A60) to W(off ).  
Select the method that the camera uses to measure the  
brightness of the subject. The camera adjusts the  
exposure, which is a combination of shutter speed and  
aperture value, based on the brightness measurement. The  
default setting is Matrix.  
Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker  
subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar  
brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds,  
and blurring caused by camera shake and subject  
movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to  
Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity  
automatically.  
ISO sensitivity  
With the Auto setting, E (A26) is displayed on the  
shooting screen when the ISO sensitivity is automatically  
increased.  
Choose how the focus area is determined from Face  
priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or  
Subject tracking.  
AF area mode  
When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera  
focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera  
focuses even when the shutter-release button is not  
pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera  
focusing.  
Autofocus mode  
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A73).  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene  
menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.  
x(Scene auto selector)  
jNight landscape (A40)  
W Backlighting (A41)  
When you frame a picture,  
the camera automatically  
selects the optimum scene  
for simpler  
Rotate the mode dial to jor  
W and take pictures.  
shooting.  
y(Scene)  
Press the dbutton to display the scene menu and choose one of the following  
shooting scenes.  
b
c
d
Portrait (default setting) (A42)  
Landscape (A42)  
Sports (A42)  
k
u
Close-up (A45)  
Food (A45)  
l
m
n
V
O
s
Museum (A46)  
e
f
Z
z
h
i
Night portrait (A43)  
Party/indoor (A44)  
Beach (A44)  
Fireworks show (A46)  
Black and white copy (A46)  
Easy panorama (A47)  
Pet portrait (A48)  
3D photography (A49)  
Snow (A44)  
Sunset (A44)  
Dusk/dawn (A44)  
Scene menu  
Portrait  
Landscape  
Sports  
Night portrait  
Party/indoor  
Beach  
Snow  
C View a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene  
Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A4) toward g(j) to  
view a description (help) of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control  
toward g(j) again.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
Changing Scene Mode Settings  
Functions that can be set using the dbutton: The combination of image size  
and image quality (Image mode) (A71) (except for Easy panorama and 3D  
photography).  
Characteristics of Each Scene Mode  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with Oindicated. Set  
Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A100) to Off when using a tripod to  
stabilize the camera.  
xScene auto selector  
When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler  
shooting.  
e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j:  
Backlighting, d: Other scenes  
When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes  
to that for the scene mode currently enabled.  
The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the  
composition. The camera detects and focuses on faces (see “Using Face Detection”  
(A75) for more information).  
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene  
mode. Should this occur, switch to A(auto) mode (A24) or select the optimum scene  
mode for the subject manually.  
The digital zoom is not available.  
C If Night Landscape or Night Portrait Is Selected When Shooting with  
Scene Auto Selector  
If the camera switches to g (Night landscape), the flash switches to off (W(off)) regardless of  
the flash mode setting and the camera shoots a single picture at slow shutter speeds.  
If the camera switches to h (Night portrait), the flash mode switches to slow sync with red-eye  
reduction fill flash and the camera shoots a single picture at slow shutter speeds.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
j Night landscape  
Use this mode to capture the atmosphere of night landscapes.  
Press the dbutton to select Hand-held or Tripod in Night  
landscape.  
Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera  
shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand.  
-
-
The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.  
When the jicon in the upper left of the monitor lights in green and the shutter-release  
button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously, and the camera combines  
these pictures to save a single picture.  
-
-
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without  
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera  
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.  
The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen  
on the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod.  
-
-
The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.  
Vibration reduction (A101) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied  
option in the setup menu.  
-
Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter  
speeds.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator  
(A6) always lights in green.  
The digital zoom is not available.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
oBacklighting  
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow.  
Press the dbutton to set whether or not to save an image with HDR (high dynamic range)  
composition using the HDR setting in Backlighting.  
When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to  
prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.  
-
-
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a  
single picture.  
When HDR is set to On: Use when taking pictures with  
very bright and dark areas in the same frame.  
-
-
-
The P icon is displayed on the shooting screen.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,  
the camera shoots pictures continuously and saves the  
following two images.  
-
-
Non-HDR composite image  
HDR composite image (loss of detail is reduced in highlights and shadows)  
-
-
The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If there is only enough memory  
to save one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A80) at the time of shooting,  
in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.  
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without  
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera  
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.  
-
-
-
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be  
narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A100)  
to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
The digital zoom is not available.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMbPortrait  
Use this mode for portraits.  
The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face  
Detection” (A75) for more information).  
After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones  
softer, the camera records the image (A52).  
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject  
at the center of the frame.  
The digital zoom is not available.  
yMcLandscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the  
focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.  
yMdSports  
Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera  
captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see  
detailed movements in a moving subject.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
To capture a series of images, hold down the shutter-  
release button all the way. About six pictures are shot at a  
rate of about two frames per second (fps) (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).  
The camera focuses the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed  
halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each  
series.  
The frame rate with continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current  
image mode setting, image size setting, memory card used, or shooting condition.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMeNight portrait  
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is  
used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of  
the background.  
Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed  
when eNight portrait scene mode is selected.  
Hand-held:  
-
-
The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.  
When the eicon in the upper left of the monitor lights in green and the shutter-  
release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously. The camera  
combines these pictures to save a single picture.  
-
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without  
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera  
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.  
-
-
If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be  
distorted, overlapped or blurred.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be  
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Tripod (default setting): Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a  
tripod.  
-
-
The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.  
Vibration reduction (A101) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied  
option in the setup menu.  
-
Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter  
speeds.  
The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A75) for more  
information).  
After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the  
image (A52).  
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The digital zoom is not available.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMfParty/indoor  
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of  
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
When shooting in a dark location, hold the camera steadily  
to avoid the effects of camera shake. To take a picture with  
the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction  
in the setup menu (A100) to Off.  
yMZBeach  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit  
expanses of water.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
yMzSnow  
Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
yMhSunset  
O
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
yMiDusk/dawn  
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before  
sunrise or after sunset.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the  
focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMkClose-up  
Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small  
objects at close range.  
Macro mode (A64) is set to ON and the camera  
automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject  
where the camera can shoot.  
You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.  
Press the kbutton and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or Kto move  
the focus area. To adjust the following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel  
focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.  
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Flash mode  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed  
halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
yMuFood  
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.  
Macro mode (A64) is set to ON and the camera  
automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject  
where the camera can shoot.  
You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector Hor  
I. The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s  
memory even after the camera is turned off.  
You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.  
Press the kbutton and then rotate the multi selector or  
press H, I, J, or Kto move the focus area. To adjust the  
following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel  
focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.  
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Hue  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed  
halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMlMuseum  
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for  
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in  
which you do not want to use the flash.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
The camera captures up to ten images while the shutter-  
release button is pressed all the way, and the sharpest  
image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS  
(Best Shot Selector) (A56)).  
yMmFireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst  
of light from fireworks.  
The camera focuses at infinity.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the  
focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.  
Only the five optical zoom positions shown on the right can  
be applied. When the zoom control is rotated, zoom will  
not stop at any position other than the five indicated  
(digital zoom is available).  
yMnBlack and white copy  
Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
When shooting nearby object, shoot in combination with  
macro mode.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMV Easy panorama  
Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in  
the direction you want to create a panorama picture.  
When the V Easy panorama scene mode is selected, the shooting range can be selected  
from Normal (180°) (default setting) or Wide (360°).  
Press the shutter-release button all the way and release it, then slowly move the camera  
horizontally. Shooting ends automatically when the selected shooting range has been  
captured.  
When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.  
The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.  
Display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press  
the kbutton. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen  
and scrolls the picture automatically.  
B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures  
When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings.  
Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the printer.  
For more information, see your printer’s manual or contact a digital photo lab.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMO Pet portrait  
Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats.  
Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is  
displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected.  
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Single: One picture is captured at a time.  
Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses  
on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release  
(default setting) mode, three pictures are shot  
continuously (frame rate with continuous shooting: approximately 1.9 frames per  
second when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). If pet portrait auto release is not  
used, about six pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.9 frames per second while the  
shutter-release button is fully held down (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).  
The camera detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat. In the default setting, when  
the subject is in focus, the shutter is released automatically (Pet portrait auto release).  
Up to five pet faces are detected simultaneously. If more than one pet face is detected,  
the camera focuses on the largest face.  
If a pet’s face is not detected, press the shutter-release button halfway to focus on the  
subject at the center of the frame.  
Press the multi selector J(n) to change the pet portrait auto release settings.  
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Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When the camera focuses on the  
detected face, the shutter is released automatically. When Pet portrait auto release  
is set, the d icon is displayed on the shooting screen.  
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OFF: Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter.  
In the following situations, Pet portrait auto release is automatically switched to OFF.  
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When a continuous shooting series with pet portrait auto release is repeated five times.  
When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low  
To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J(n) to set  
again.  
The digital zoom is not available.  
Under some shooting conditions such as pet-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets,  
direction in which the pets are facing, and brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable  
to detect a dog or cat, or a border is displayed around something other than a dog or cat.  
B Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection  
During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the pet’s  
face detected at the time of shooting (except for pictures taken using Continuous (A55) mode).  
When zooming in on an image displayed in full-frame playback mode by rotating the zoom  
control toward g(i), the image is enlarged at the center of a pet’s face detected during shooting  
(A31) (except for pictures taken using Continuous (A55) mode).  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
yMs 3D photography  
Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or  
monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image.  
Pictures taken in this mode are saved with  
m
(image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels) as the image mode.  
After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter-release button, move the camera  
horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The  
camera takes the second picture automatically.  
The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than at the  
center of the frame. To move the focus area, press the kbutton before taking the first  
picture, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.  
To adjust the following settings, press the kbutton to cancel the status in which the  
focus area can be selected, and then perform each setting.  
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Macro mode  
Exposure compensation  
You cannot set the telephoto zoom position beyond 124 mm (equivalent to 35mm [135]  
format).  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved picture will be  
narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.  
The camera cannot record 3D movies.  
The two captured images are saved as a 3D picture (MPO file) consisting of the left and  
right eye images. The first image (the left eye image) is also saved as a JPEG file.  
See “Using 3D Photography“ (E5) for more information.  
B Note on 3D Photography  
The camera may be unable to take a second picture or save pictures taken, depending on a variety of  
factors, for example, shooting a moving subject or a scene with low light or low contrast conditions.  
B Viewing 3D Photography  
3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image is  
displayed during playback.  
To view 3D pictures in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D pictures can be played  
back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D-compatible TV or monitor using a 3D-compatible  
HDMI cable (A82).  
When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set the following for the TV settings in the  
setup menu (A100).  
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HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i  
HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)  
When the camera is connected using an HDMI cable for playback, it may take a while to switch the  
display between 3D pictures and non-3D pictures. The images played back in 3D cannot be enlarged.·  
See the documentation included with your TV or monitor to perform settings of the TV or monitor.  
B Note on Viewing 3D Pictures  
When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you may  
experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included with  
your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)  
If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is  
automatically released without pressing the shutter-  
release button (Smile timer). The skin softening  
function (A52) makes facial skin tones softer.  
1
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to  
smile.  
When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double  
border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When  
the camera has focused on that face, the double border  
will light in green for a moment and focus is locked.  
1/250  
F3.5  
Up to three faces can be detected. When more than  
one face is detected, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double  
border and the others by single borders.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the Smile  
timer (A51) feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released.  
Each time the shutter is released, automatic shooting using face detection and smile  
detection is repeated.  
2
Shooting ends.  
To finish automatic shooting of smile detection, perform any of the following operations.  
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Turn off the camera.  
Set the Smile timer to Off.  
Rotate the mode dial to switch to a shooting mode other than  
F
(Smart portrait) mode.  
B
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Notes on Smart Portrait Mode  
The digital zoom is not available.  
Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.  
See “Notes on Face Detection” (A75) for more information.  
C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode  
When using the Smile timer, the auto off function (A101) is activated and the camera turns off  
when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.  
The camera does not detect any faces.  
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.  
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes  
When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp flashes. The lamp quickly flashes immediately  
after the shutter is released.  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)  
C Releasing the Shutter Manually  
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the  
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings  
information on flash mode (A60), self-timer (A63), and exposure  
compensation (A68).  
See “Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu” (below) for more information  
on functions that can be set using the dbutton.  
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu  
In smart portrait mode, the following option settings can be changed.  
Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode Mdbutton MFtab  
Smart portrait  
Image mode  
Skin softening  
Smile timer  
Blink proof  
Option  
Description  
A
Allow you to select the combination of image size and  
image quality used when saving images (A71). The  
default setting is P 4608×3456. This setting is also  
applied to other shooting modes.  
Image mode  
Enable skin softening. The camera makes facial skin tones  
softer before saving images. The extent of effect applied  
can be selected. The default setting is Normal.  
Skin softening  
Smile timer  
When set to On (default setting), the camera detects human  
faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a  
smile is detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this feature.  
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases  
the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two  
shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.  
The flash cannot be used when On is selected.  
The default setting is Off.  
Blink proof  
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A73).  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)  
Using Skin Softening  
In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to three human faces  
when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones  
softer before saving the image.  
x(Scene auto selector) (A39), Portrait (A42) or Night portrait (A43) in  
scene mode  
Smart portrait (A50)  
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A80).  
B Notes on Skin Softening  
It may take more time to save images.  
Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, or skin  
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces. If the desired results are  
not produced, select another shooting mode or set Skin softening to Off when using smart  
portrait mode and shoot again.  
The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when using x(Scene auto selector), Portrait or  
Night portrait scene mode.  
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Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting)  
Use this mode to capture the details of a moving  
subject by shooting a continuous series of images.  
1
2
Press the dbutton and confirm or change  
the settings in the continuous menu.  
Continuous  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
See "Continuous Menu" (A55) for more information.  
Press the dbutton after changing the settings and  
return to the shooting screen.  
Frame the subject and shoot.  
The focus area differs depending on the setting of AF  
area mode (A37) that can be selected in the Atab  
after pressing the dbutton.  
When AF area mode is set to Face priority (default  
setting), the camera detects and focuses on faces, or  
automatically selects the focus areas (up to nine)  
containing the subject closest to the camera (A28).  
(See "Using Face Detection" (A75)) for more information .)  
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1 1 4 0  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure.  
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, or BSS is selected in the  
continuous menu, images are captured while the shutter-release button is held all the  
way down.  
When Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected  
in the continuous menu, the number of images determined by the setting are  
captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. There is no need to  
hold the shutter-release button down.  
The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first  
image in each series.  
After taking a picture, the camera returns to the shooting screen. If O is displayed, do  
not turn the camera off.  
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Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting)  
B Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode  
It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish  
saving the captured images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of  
the memory card, etc.  
When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.  
The speed of continuous shooting may decrease depending on the image mode, type of memory  
card used, and shooting conditions.  
When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60  
fps, or Multi-shot 16, banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were  
captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or  
sodium-vapor lighting.  
C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode  
Each time images are captured using Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache,  
Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps, the captured images are saved as a "sequence"  
(E7).  
Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A59): macro mode (A64),  
creative slider (obrightness (exposure compensation), G vividness, F hue)  
Features that can be set by pressing the dbutton: See “Options Available in  
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A73).  
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Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting)  
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 (A37) that are available when using A(auto)  
mode, such as image mode and white balance.  
Display the shooting screen in continuous shooting mode Mdbutton MVtab  
For options other than for Continuous, see "Options  
Available in the Shooting Menu ( (Auto) Mode)" (  
Settings for options other than Continuous are also  
applied to (auto) mode, and the settings are saved in  
the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.  
Continuous  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
A
A36).  
A
Continuous Shooting (Options)  
Option  
Description  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down,  
images are captured continuously at a rate of about 6.9  
fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).  
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is  
released, or seven images have been captured.  
kContinuous H  
(default setting)  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down,  
about six images are captured continuously at a rate of  
about 2 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).  
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released.  
mContinuous L  
Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect  
moments, by saving images from before the shutter-  
release button was pressed all the way. Pre-shooting  
cache shooting begins when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, and continues when the shutter-  
release button is pressed all the way (A56).  
q Pre-shooting cache  
Frame rate: up to 10.6 fps  
Number of frames: up to 5 frames (including up to 2  
frames captured in the pre-shooting cache)  
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is  
released or when the maximum number of frames have  
been shot.  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way, 50 frames are captured at a shutter speed of about  
1/120 s or faster. The image mode is fixed at O(image  
size: 640 × 480 pixels).  
V nContinuous H: 120 fps  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way, 25 frames are captured at a shutter speed of about  
1/60 s or faster. The image mode is fixed at M (image  
size: 1280 × 960 pixels).  
V jContinuous H: 60 fps  
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Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting)  
Option  
Description  
The "best shot selector" is recommended when shooting with  
the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in  
which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images.  
The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the  
shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the  
sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and  
saved.  
DBSS (Best Shot Selector)  
BSS is suited for shooting stationary subjects. BSS may not  
produce the desired results if the subject moves or the  
composition changes.  
Each time the shutter-release  
button is pressed, camera takes 16  
shots at a rate of about 30 fps and  
arranges them in a single image.  
WMulti-shot 16  
The image mode is fixed at L  
(image size: 2560 ×1920 pixels).  
The digital zoom is not  
available.  
C Pre-shooting Cache  
When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way. Up to two images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache.  
The current pre-shooting cache setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A6). The pre-  
shooting cache icon lights in green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
Press down halfway  
Press down fully  
Images saved by Images saved by pressing  
pressing halfway all the way  
If the number of exposures remaining is less than five, the pictures taken with the pre-shooting  
cache are not recorded. Before shooting, check that there are five or more exposures remaining.  
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)  
You can add special effects for shooting. One of six different effects can be selected.  
To select an effect, press the dbutton to display the special effects menu.  
Special effects  
Image mode  
Special effects  
Special effects  
Soft  
Special effects  
Image mode  
Nostalgic sepia  
Special effects  
High-contrast monochrome  
High key  
Low key  
Selective color  
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.  
Characteristics of Each Special Effect  
Option  
Description  
Add a gentle blur to the entire picture to create a soft  
ambience.  
O Soft (default setting)  
P Nostalgic sepia  
Add a sepia tone with low contrast to make it look like  
an old picture.  
Create a black-and-white photograph with a clear  
contrast.  
F High-contrast monochrome  
G High key  
Add a bright tone over the entire picture.  
Add a dark tone over the entire picture.  
H Low key  
Create a black and white image in which only the  
specified color remains.  
I Selective color  
B
Special Effects Mode Settings  
When Movie options (A91) is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480), Soft or Nostalgic sepia  
cannot be selected.  
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)  
When Selective color is set, select a color that you want to  
retain from the slider by pressing Hor I. To adjust the  
following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel  
color selection, and then adjust each setting.  
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Flash mode (A60)  
Self-timer (A63)  
Macro mode (A64)  
Exposure compensation (A68)  
Save  
Slider  
To return to the color selection screen, press the kbutton  
again.  
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings  
See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A59) for more  
information on flash mode (A60), self-timer (A63), macro mode (A64) and  
exposure compensation (A68).  
Functions that can be set using the dbutton: the combination of image size  
and image quality (Image mode) (A71)  
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Features That 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.  
nSelf-timer (A63)  
mFlash mode (A60)  
Self-timer  
Auto  
oCreative slider (A65)/  
Exposure compensation  
D Macro mode (A64)  
0.0  
0.0  
Macro mode  
Brightness (Exp. +/-)  
Available Functions  
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.  
See “List of the Default Settings” (A69) for more information on the default  
settings in each shooting mode.  
x, y,  
j, o  
Function  
A
F
V
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m
n
D
Flash mode (A60)  
Self-timer (A63)  
Macro mode (A64)  
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w
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w
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w
w
w
2
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Creative slider  
1
(oBrightness (Exposure  
compensation)/  
GVividness /F Hue (A65)  
w
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w
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o
Exposure compensation  
(A68)  
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w
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1
2
The setting varies with scene mode. See “List of the Default Settings” (A69) for more  
information.  
The setting varies with the smart portrait setting. See “List of the Default Settings” (A69)  
for more information.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)  
You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.  
1
Press H(mflash mode) on the multi selector.  
2
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
mode and press the kbutton.  
information.  
If the kbutton is not pressed within a few seconds,  
the selection will be canceled.  
Auto  
When U(auto) is applied, D is only displayed for  
a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings  
3
Frame the subject and take a picture.  
The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when  
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
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On:  
The flash will fire when you press the  
shutter-release button all the way.  
Flashing:The flash is charging. The camera cannot  
take pictures.  
Off:  
The flash will not fire when a picture is  
taken.  
If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while  
the flash is charging.  
C Effective Range of the Flash  
The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 5.1 m (1 ft 8 in. to 16 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to  
3.0 m (5 ft to 9 ft 10 in.) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Raising the Flash  
When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically  
pop up if the conditions required for flash photography are met.  
Auto flash (Uauto, Vauto with redeye  
reduction, or Yslow sync): If the lighting is  
dim, the flash automatically pops up when the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The  
camera determines whether or not the flash  
pops up based on the brightness of the subject  
and the settings used during shooting.  
Woff: The flash does not pop up, even when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway. The camera can shoot pictures with the flash lowered.  
Xfill flash: The flash pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway during shooting.  
Lowering the Flash  
When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it  
clicks shut.  
Available Flash Modes  
Auto  
U
V
W
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A62).  
Off  
Flash does not fire.  
Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when  
shooting in a dark location.  
Fill flash  
X
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to  
“fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
Auto is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human  
subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow  
shutter speeds are used to capture background.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
C Flash Mode Setting  
The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A59) and “List of the Default  
Settings” (A69) for more information.  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
For A(auto) mode, the changed flash mode setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off.  
C Auto with Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix").  
If the camera detects red eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-  
eye before the image is recorded.  
Note the following when taking pictures:  
The time required to save the picture increases slightly.  
Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.  
In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye  
reduction processing. In these cases, choose another mode and try again.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Using the Self-timer  
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten or two  
seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when  
you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the  
effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.  
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction  
in the setup menu (  
100) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.  
1
2
Press J(nself-timer) on the multi selector.  
Use the multi selector to select n10s or n2s  
and press the kbutton.  
n10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.  
n2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake.  
When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene  
mode, (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed ( 48).  
The self-timer 10s and 2s are not available.  
If the kbutton is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
Y
Self-timer  
n
n
3
4
Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Set the focus and exposure.  
Press the shutter-release button all the  
way.  
9
The self-timer starts, and the number of  
seconds remaining before the shutter is  
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp  
flashes while the timer is counting down.  
About one second before the shutter is  
released, the lamp stops flashing and remains  
lit.  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer  
turns OFF.  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,  
press the shutter-release button again.  
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Using Macro Mode  
When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm  
(1.6 in.) from the front of the lens.  
This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.  
1
2
Press I(pmacro mode) on the multi  
selector.  
Press the multi selector to select ON and press  
the kbutton.  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton  
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
Macro mode  
3
Rotate the zoom control to the zoom position at  
which F and the zoom indicator light in green.  
How close you can be to the subject when shooting  
depends on the zoom position.  
When the zoom is set to a position where F and the  
zoom indicator light in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm  
(4 in.) from the lens.  
At the maximum wide-angle zoom position (the G zoom position), the camera can  
focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens.  
B Notes On Using the Flash  
The flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) from the camera.  
C Autofocus  
When using macro mode in A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, you can focus without  
pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A37) in the shooting  
menu (A36) to Full-time AF.  
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is  
turned on (except when using O (pet portrait)).  
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “List of the Default  
Settings” (A69)” for more information.  
A(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting. When using  
A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s  
memory even if the camera is turned off.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness,  
and Hue (Creative Slider)  
When the shooting mode (A24) is set to A(auto) mode (A36) or continuous  
shooting mode (A53), use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure  
compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pictures.  
Operating the Creative Slider  
1
Press the multi selector K(o).  
2
Press the multi selector Jor Kto select o, G, or F.  
o: Brightness (Exp. +/-) (exposure compensation)  
G: Vividness (saturation adjustment)  
F: Hue (white balance adjustment)  
0.0  
0.0  
Brightness (Exp. +/-)  
3
Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue.  
Slider  
Use the multi selector as explained below.  
- HI: The slider moves. The effect can be adjusted  
while confirming the results on the monitor. The  
effect can also be adjusted by rotating the multi  
selector.  
+0.3  
- J K: Switches between Brightness (Exp. +/-)  
(exposure compensation), vividness, and hue.  
+0.3  
Brightness (Exp. +/-)  
For more information on each item, see the following:  
To turn off the effects of the creative slider, press Jor Kto select P, and press the  
kbutton.  
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4
When adjustment is complete, press Jor K  
to select yand press the kbutton.  
If the kbutton (except when P is selected) or the  
shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the selected  
amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied,  
the camera returns to the shooting screen.  
Exit  
If brightness is adjusted, H and the compensation  
value are displayed.  
If vividness is adjusted, a is displayed.  
If hue is adjusted, b is displayed.  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
+0.3  
5
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.  
C Creative Slider Settings  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
A(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same settings for Brightness (Exp. +/-)  
(exposure compensation), Vividness, and Hue; these settings are saved in the camera’s memory  
even when the camera is turned off.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Adjust the overall brightness of the image.  
Slider  
To make the image brighter, apply positive (+)  
exposure compensation.  
To make the image darker, apply negative (-)  
exposure compensation.  
0.0  
0.0  
Brightness (Exp. +/-)  
Exposure  
compensation  
value  
Histogram  
C Using the Histogram  
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using  
exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.  
The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to  
the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.  
Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts  
tone distribution to the left.  
Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)  
Slider  
Adjust the overall vividness of the image.  
The overall image vividness increases as the slider is  
moved up. The overall image vividness decreases as  
the slider is moved down.  
Vividness  
Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)  
Slider  
Adjust the overall hue of the image.  
The overall image becomes more reddish as the  
slider is moved up. The overall image becomes more  
bluish as the slider is moved down.  
Hue  
B Notes On White Balance Adjustment  
When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu (A37) cannot  
be set. To set White balance, select P in the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness,  
vividness, and hue.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
When the shooting mode (A24) is set to scene mode (A38), smart portrait  
mode (A50) or special effects mode (A57), you can adjust the brightness  
(exposure compensation).  
1
Press K(oexposure compensation) on the  
multi selector.  
2
Press the multi selector to select a  
compensation value.  
Exposure compensation guide  
To make the image brighter, apply positive (+)  
exposure compensation.  
+0.3  
To make the image darker, apply negative (–)  
exposure compensation.  
+0.3  
Exposure compensation  
Histogram  
Exposure  
compensation value  
3
4
Press the kbutton to apply the  
compensation value.  
If the kbutton is not pressed within a few seconds, the  
selection is set and the setting menu disappears.  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0  
is applied, the value is displayed with the H icon on the  
monitor.  
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.  
To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1, change the value to 0.0.  
C Exposure Compensation Value  
When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (A46), the exposure compensation  
cannot be used.  
C Histogram  
See”Using the Histogram” (A67) for more information.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
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.  
Macro  
mode  
Creative  
slider  
Exposure  
compensation  
(A67,A68)  
Flash mode Self-timer  
Shooting mode  
A(auto)  
U
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
(A36)  
F(smart portrait)  
1
2
3
U
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
-
V(continuous)  
(A53)  
3
3
W
OFF  
-
u(special  
effects) (A57)  
W
1
Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.  
Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.  
The setting cannot be changed.  
2
3
Settings applied in A(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode are saved in  
the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off (except for self-timer).  
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The default settings in scene mode are described below.  
Exposure  
compensation  
(A68)  
Flash mode  
Self-timer  
Macro mode  
1
2
x(A39)  
j(A40)  
R (A41)  
b(A42)  
c(A42)  
d(A42)  
e(A43)  
f(A44)  
Z(A44)  
z(A44)  
h(A44)  
i(A44)  
k(A45)  
u(A45)  
l(A46)  
m(A46)  
n(A46)  
V (A47)  
O (A48)  
s (A49)  
U
OFF  
OFF  
0.0  
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
W
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
3
X/W  
V
2
W
2
2
W
4
V
5
V
U
U
2
W
2
W
2
W
ON  
ON  
2
2
W
2
W
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
W
W
2
W
2
6
W
Y
2
W
OFF  
1
U(auto) or W(off) can be selected. When U(auto) is selected, the camera  
automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.  
The setting cannot be changed.  
Flash is fixed at X(fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W(off) when HDR is set  
to On.  
The setting cannot be changed. Fill flash fires for red-eye reduction.  
Slow sync with red-eye reduction can be used. Other settings can be selected.  
The self-timer is not available. Pet portrait auto release (A48) can be set to on or off.  
2
3
4
5
6
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A73).  
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton (A11) MImage mode  
You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used  
when saving images.  
Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used  
and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image  
mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of  
images that can be saved is reduced.  
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)  
Option*  
Description  
Images will be higher quality than P. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
Q 4608×3456P  
P 4608×3456  
(default setting)  
Good balance between file size and image quality; suitable in most  
situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
R3264×2448  
r 2272×1704  
Smaller than P, Rand r; for recording more pictures. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
q 1600×1200  
O640×480  
Suited to display on a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution  
by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be shot. The compression  
ratio is approximately 1:8.  
l 4608×2592  
* The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and  
vertically.  
Example: Q 4608×3456 = approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels  
The icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor in shooting and  
playback modes (A6, 8).  
C Notes On Image Mode  
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
This function cannot be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
When the scene mode (A38) is set to Easy panorama or 3D photography, image mode is not  
available.  
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)  
C Number of Exposures Remaining  
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal  
memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs  
depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number  
may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity of the memory card is the  
same.  
Internal memory  
1
Memory card  
(4 GB)  
2
Image mode  
Print size (cm/in.)  
COOLPIX  
COOLPIX  
S9300: 26 MB  
S9200: 25 MB  
Q 4608×3456P  
P 4608×3456  
R3264×2448  
r 2272×1704  
q 1600×1200  
O640×480  
2
4
2
4
590  
1,140  
2,230  
4,560  
8,610  
24,100  
1,470  
39 × 29/15 × 11.5  
39 × 29/15 × 11.5  
28 × 21/11 × 8  
19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6  
13 × 10/ 5.3 × 4  
5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
9
8
20  
43  
140  
5
18  
40  
132  
5
l 4608×2592  
39 × 22/15 × 8.5  
1
2
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.  
The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the  
number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However,  
even with the same image size setting, images printed at higher resolutions print smaller  
than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions print larger than the size  
indicated.  
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.  
Restricted  
function  
Setting  
Description  
Flash mode  
Blink proof (A51) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.  
AF area mode  
When set to Subject tracking, the self-timer is not  
available.  
Self-timer  
Smile timer  
When shooting with Smile timer, the self-timer  
cannot be used.  
AF area mode  
When set to Subject tracking, macro mode cannot  
be used.  
Macro mode  
Image mode is fixed at the following depending on  
the continuous shooting settings.  
Continuous  
Image mode  
ISO sensitivity  
Continuous H: 120 fps: O(image size: 640 × 480 pixels).  
Continuous H: 60 fps: M(image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).  
Multi-shot 16: L(image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).  
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache, Continuous  
H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16,  
the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the  
lighting conditions.  
Continuous  
When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White  
balance in the shooting menu cannot be set. To set  
White balance, select P in the creative slider setting  
screen to reset the brightness, vividness, and hue.  
Hue (using the  
White balance creative slider)  
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache,  
Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps,  
the shooting date is not imprinted.  
Continuous  
Print date  
AF area mode  
Motion detection is disabled when shooting with  
Subject tracking.  
Motion  
detection  
ISO sensitivity  
Motion detection is disabled when ISO sensitivity is  
set to other than Auto.  
Continuous  
Motion detection is not activated when shooting  
with an option other than BSS.  
AF area mode  
The digital zoom cannot be used when AF area  
mode is set to Subject tracking.  
Digital zoom  
Continuous  
The digital zoom cannot be used when using Multi-  
shot 16.  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
The digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting modes.  
When the digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are  
restricted (E76).  
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Focusing on the Subject  
The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the  
shooting mode.  
The subject is too close to the camera. Try shooting with Macro mode (A64)  
or Close-up scene mode (A45).  
When shooting in A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, you can set  
the way the focus area is determined using the AF area mode (A37).  
The camera may be unable to focus on the subjects for which autofocus does  
not perform as expected (A29). If the camera does not focus, try pressing the  
shutter-release button halfway several times or try focus lock (A76).  
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Focusing on the Subject  
Using Face Detection  
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face  
detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the  
camera detects more than one face, a double border is  
displayed around the face that the camera will focus  
on, and single borders are displayed around the other  
faces.  
29m 0s  
1140  
Number of faces that  
Shooting mode  
Focus area (double border)  
can be detected  
Face priority is selected for AF  
area mode (A37) in A(auto)  
mode or continuous shooting  
mode  
Up to 12 The face closest to the camera  
x(Scene auto selector),  
Portrait, Night portrait scene  
mode (A38)  
The face closest to the center of  
the frame  
FSmart portrait mode (A50)  
Up to 3  
When using Face priority, if you press the shutter-release button halfway while no faces are  
detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it, the camera automatically selects the focus  
areas (up to nine) that contain the subject closest to the camera.  
When x(Scene auto selector), is selected, the focus area changes depending on which scene the  
camera selects.  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night  
portrait scene mode, or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of  
the frame.  
B Notes on Face Detection  
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the  
subject is facing the camera. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the  
following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on  
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
subject is facing.  
In some rare cases, such as those described in “Autofocus” (A29), the subject may not be in focus  
even though the double border turns green. If the camera does not focus, try “Focus Lock” (A76).  
C Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection  
During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the  
faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except for pictures taken using continuous  
shooting mode (A53)).  
When zooming in on an image displayed in full-frame playback mode by rotating the zoom  
control toward g(i), the image is enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during  
shooting (A31) (except for pictures taken using continuous shooting mode (A53)).  
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Focusing on the Subject  
Focus Lock  
Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area  
mode.  
To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode (A37) is set to Center in  
A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, use focus lock as described below.  
1
2
3
4
Position the subject at the center of the  
frame.  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway.  
Subject is in focus and the focus area lights in  
green.  
Exposure is also locked.  
1/250  
F3.5  
Continue holding down the shutter-  
release button halfway and recompose the  
picture.  
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject.  
1/250  
F3.5  
Press the shutter-release button all the way to  
take the picture.  
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Playback Features  
This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as  
some of the features available when playing back images.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
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Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Print order  
Slide show  
Protect  
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Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback  
Playback mode can be changed according to the type of images you want to view.  
Available Playback Modes  
c
h
F
C
Play  
All images are played back without selecting types of images. When you switch  
from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected.  
Favorite pictures  
Play back only the images added to an album. Before switching to this mode,  
images must be added to the album (A81, E9).  
Auto sort  
The pictures taken are automatically sorted into categories such as portrait,  
landscape,and movies. Only images of the same category are played back.  
List by date  
Only images captured on the same date are played back.  
Switching Between Playback Modes  
1
2
3
When viewing images, press the dbutton.  
Press the multi selector J.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Tab selection is activated.  
Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Print order  
Slide show  
Protect  
Press Hor Ito choose the N tab and then  
press the kbutton or K.  
Playback mode  
Play  
Favorite pictures  
Auto sort  
List by date  
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Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback  
4
5
Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press  
the kbutton.  
Playback mode  
Play  
Favorite pictures  
Auto sort  
List by date  
If you select Play, the playback screen is displayed.  
If you select other than Play, go to step 5.  
Select an album, category, or shooting date and then press the k  
button.  
hSee “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E9) for more  
information.  
Portraits  
F See “Auto Sort Mode” (E13) for more information.  
information.  
To select the album, category, or shooting date again,  
repeat the operation from step 1.  
Other scenes  
Auto sort mode  
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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)  
You can configure the following functions.  
Press the cbutton (full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode) Md  
button Mc(playback menu) tab (A11) *  
*
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.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Print order  
Slide show  
Protect  
Option  
Description  
A
Create retouched copies in which contrast and  
saturation have been enhanced.  
k
Quick retouch1, 2  
Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast,  
brightening dark portions of an image.  
I D-Lighting1, 2  
When this feature is enabled, the camera detects faces in  
e
Skin softening1, 2 pictures taken and creates a copy with softer facial skin E19  
tones.  
Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available  
effects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen,  
Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting.  
p Filter effects1, 2  
When using a printer to print images saved on the  
memory card, the print order function can be used to  
select which images are printed, and how many copies  
of each image are printed.  
3, 4  
a Print order  
Images saved in the internal memory or on a memory  
card are played back in an automatic slide show.  
b Slide show  
Protect selected images or movies from accidental  
deletion.  
3
d Protect  
Specify the orientation in which saved images are  
displayed in playback mode.  
2, 4  
f Rotate image  
Create a small copy of the picture taken. This feature is  
useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or  
e-mail attachments.  
g Small picture1, 2  
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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)  
Option  
Description  
A
Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos  
and attach them to the picture taken. Playback and  
deletion of voice memos can also be performed.  
2
EVoice memo  
Copy images between the internal memory and a  
memory card. This function can also be used to copy  
movies.  
5
h Copy  
Display a sequence of images shot continuously as  
individual images, or display only the key picture of a  
sequence.  
CSequence display  
options  
Change the key picture for the series of pictures that  
were shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence, E7).  
x Choose key  
picture  
When changing this setting, select the desired  
sequence before displaying the menu.  
Select and add pictures to an album.  
This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode.  
hFavorite pictures  
hRemove from  
favorites  
Remove a picture from an album.  
This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode.  
1
This function is applied to edit the currently selected image and store the result as a  
separate file. Note, however, that the following pictures cannot be edited.  
Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9  
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography  
Note also that there is a restriction on retouching edited images (E16, E17).  
This function cannot be used for pictures in a sequence when only the key picture is  
displayed. To use this function, press the kbutton to display individual images before  
displaying the menu  
2
3
When using list by date mode, press the dbutton on the list by date screen to apply the  
same setting to all images captured on the selected date.  
The function cannot be applied to pictures taken in scene mode 3D photography.  
This function cannot be selected when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list  
by date mode.  
4
5
See “Editing Still Images” (E16) and “The Playback Menu” (E43) in the Reference  
Section for more information about each function.  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer  
You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the  
camera to a TV, computer, or printer.  
Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining  
battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the  
connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation  
included with the device in addition to this document.  
USB/audio/video  
output connector  
HDMI mini connector (Type C)  
Insert the plug straight  
Viewing images on a TV  
You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV.  
Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively,  
connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type C) to the TV’s HDMI  
input jack.  
Viewing and organizing images on a computer  
If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple  
retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images  
and movies.  
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input  
jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6.  
Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer  
using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD. See A85 for more  
information about using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD and transferring  
images to a computer.  
If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are  
connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect  
the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered  
devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera  
malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which  
could damage the camera or memory card.  
Printing images without using a computer  
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can  
print images without using a computer.  
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB  
input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view,  
edit and share images.  
Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD.  
Your Imaging Toolbox  
ViewNX 2™  
Installing ViewNX 2  
An Internet connection is required.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate  
(Service Pack 1)  
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate  
(Service Pack 2)  
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
1
Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD into the CD-  
ROM drive.  
Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
2
Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the  
installation window.  
If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different  
region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not  
available in the European release).  
Click Next to display the installation window.  
3
Start the installer.  
We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the  
installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.  
Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.  
4
5
Download the software.  
When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree. Begin download..  
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  
Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.  
Windows: Click Yes.  
Mac OS: Click OK.  
The following software is installed:  
ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)  
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Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer  
ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images  
Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies  
Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot  
of a landscape, for example.)  
QuickTime (Windows only)  
6
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
Transferring Images to the Computer  
1
Choose how images will be copied to the computer.  
Choose one of the following methods:  
Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is  
inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB  
Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in  
the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before  
connecting it to the computer.  
SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the memory card can  
be inserted directly in the slot.  
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party  
suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.  
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.  
When using Windows 7  
If the dialog shown at right is displayed,  
follow the steps below to select Nikon  
Transfer 2.  
1
Under Import pictures and videos,  
click Change program. A program  
selection dialog will be displayed; select  
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.  
2
Double-click Import File.  
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon  
Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
2
Transfer images to the computer.  
Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the  
“Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( ).  
1
Click Start Transfer ( ).  
2
1
2
At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the  
computer.  
3
Terminate the connection.  
If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect  
the USB cable.  
If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the  
computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the  
memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.  
Viewing Images  
Start ViewNX 2.  
Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when  
transfer is complete.  
Consult online help for more information on  
using ViewNX 2.  
C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually  
• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.  
• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.  
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Recording and Playing Back  
Movies  
You can record movies by simply pressing the b(Dmovie-record) button.  
2
9
m
0s  
1 1 4 0  
7m23s  
In playback mode, press the kbutton to play a movie.  
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Recording Movies  
You can record movies by simply pressing the b(emovie-record) button.  
Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when  
taking still images.  
1
Turn on the camera and display the shooting  
screen.  
Movie option  
The movie options icon indicates the type of movie  
recorded. The default setting is dHD 1080pP  
(1920×1080) (A90).  
When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area  
visible in the frame) is narrower than that of still  
images. When Photo info in Monitor settings in the  
setup menu (A100) is set to Movie frame+auto  
info, you can confirm the area visible in the frame  
before recording movies.  
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1 1 4 0  
Maximum movie length*  
* The maximum movie length shown in the illustration differs from the actual value.  
2
Press the b(emovie-record) button to start  
movie recording.  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the  
frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.  
When recording with an aspect ratio setting of 16:9 in  
the movie options (e.g., Movie options is dHD  
1080pP(1920×1080)), monitor display changes to  
an aspect ratio of 16:9 (the movie is recorded in the  
range shown in the screen on the right).  
The approximate remaining movie length is displayed  
on the monitor. C is displayed while saving to the  
internal memory.  
When the multi selector Kis pressed during movie recording, recording is paused  
(except when using piFrame 540 (960×540) or HS movies). To resume recording,  
press Kagain. If recording remains paused for more than five minutes or the b(e  
movie-record) button is pressed, recording ends.  
7m23s  
Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie length has been recorded.  
3
Press the b(emovie-record) button again to end recording.  
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B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an  
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
B Notes on Movie Recording  
When saving a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or  
higher is recommended (A19). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may  
end unexpectedly.  
Using the digital zoom causes image quality to deteriorate. When recording ends, digital zoom  
turns off.  
The sound of using the zoom control or zoom, autofocus, vibration reduction or aperture control  
when the brightness changes may be recorded.  
The following phenomena may be seen on the monitor while recording movies. These  
phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.  
- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting  
- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a moving train or  
car, may appear skewed  
- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned  
- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved  
B Notes on the Camera Temperature  
The camera may become warm when recording movies for an extended period of time or when  
the camera is used in a hot area.  
When the temperature inside the camera becomes extremely  
high while recording a movie, recording automatically stops after  
30 seconds. The remaining amount of recording time (B30 s) is  
displayed on the monitor. The camera turns off in five seconds  
after movie recording automatically stops.  
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled  
and then use it.  
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B Notes on Focusing for Movie Recording  
When Autofocus mode (A91) in the movie menu is set to A Single AF (default setting),  
the focus is locked when the b(emovie-record) button is pressed to start movie recording.  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A29). Should this occur, try the following:  
1. Before recording, set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting).  
2. Position a different subject at the same distance in the middle of the screen. Press the  
b(emovie-record) button to start the movie recording, and change the composition.  
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Recording Movies  
C Maximum Movie Length  
Internal memory  
Memory card  
(4 GB)*  
Movie options (A91)  
COOLPIX S9300: COOLPIX S9200:  
26 MB  
25 MB  
d
(1920×1080)  
HD 1080pP  
12 s  
14 s  
11 s  
14 s  
35 min  
e
(1920×1080)  
HD 1080p  
40 min  
27 s  
7 s  
25 s  
7 s  
50 min  
25 min  
f
p
g
HD 720p (1280×720)  
iFrame 540 (960×540)  
VGA (640×480)  
59 s  
56 s  
2 h 30 min  
All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies with the make of the memory card  
and the bitrate of the recorded movie.  
*
The maximum movie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient  
free space on the memory card. The maximum movie recording time for a single movie is  
displayed on the monitor during recording.  
C Functions Available in Movie Recording  
The creative slider, white balance (for A(auto mode) and continuous shooting mode) and the  
exposure compensation settings are also applied with movie recording. The hue settings for  
special effects mode (A57) and scene mode (A38) are also applied with movies. When macro  
mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings  
before starting movie recording.  
The self-timer (A63) can be used. If the self-timer is set and the b(emovie-record) button is  
pressed, the camera starts movie recording after ten or two seconds.  
The flash does not fire.  
Press the dbutton before starting to record the movie to display the e(movie) tab and select  
movie menu settings (A91).  
C Recording HS (High Speed) Movies  
When Movie options in movie menu is set to hHS 120 fps (640×480), i HS 60 fps  
(1280×720), or jHS 15 fps (1920×1080), movies that can be played back in slow motion or  
fast motion can be recorded (E55).  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
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Recording Movies  
Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)  
The following option settings can be changed.  
Movie  
Movie options  
Open with HS footage  
Autofocus mode  
Wind noise reduction  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton Metab (A11)  
Option  
Description  
A
Select the type of movie recorded. The camera can record  
normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies, which  
can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.  
Movie options  
The default setting is dHD 1080pP(1920 × 1080).  
When HS movie recording is selected in Movie options,  
select whether or not to record HS movies from the start of  
recording. The default setting is On.  
When Off is selected, normal speed movies are recorded  
from the start of recording. When the kbutton is pressed  
during recording, recording switches to HS movie recording.  
Open with HS  
footage  
Select how the camera focuses when recording normal  
speed movies.  
Single AF (default setting) where the focus is locked when  
movie recording begins, or Full-time AF where the camera  
focuses continuously during movie recording can be  
selected.  
Autofocus mode  
When Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the camera  
focusing may be heard in recorded movies. If you want to  
prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being  
recorded, select Single AF.  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie  
recording. During playback, not only wind noise, but other  
sounds may also become difficult to hear. The default setting  
is Off.  
When HS movie recording is selected in Movie options,  
wind noise reduction cannot be used. The setting is fixed  
at Off.  
Wind noise  
reduction  
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Playing Back Movies  
1
Press the c(playback) button to select  
playback mode.  
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Press the multi selector to select a movie.  
Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon  
10m16s  
2
Press the kbutton to play back a movie.  
Pausing  
Adjusting the volume  
Press the zoom control g/f(A2) during playback.  
Operations available during movie playback  
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.  
7m42s  
Press the multi selector Jor Kto select an icon of  
playback control, then press the kbutton to perform  
the following operations.  
During  
playback  
Volume  
indicator  
To  
Use  
Description  
Rewind the movie while the kbutton is pressed down.*  
Rewind  
A
Advance  
Pause  
End  
B
E
G
Advance the movie while the kbutton is pressed down.*  
The following operations can be performed with the playback  
controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused.  
Rewind the movie by one frame. Hold down the kbutton  
to rewind continuously.*  
C
Advance the movie by one frame. Hold down the kbutton  
to advance continuously.*  
D
I
F
Extract and save only the required parts of the movie (E31).  
Resume playback.  
Return to full-frame playback mode.  
* The movie can also be advanced or rewound by rotating the multi selector.  
To delete a movie, use full-frame playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback  
mode (A31) to select a movie and press the lbutton (A32).  
B Note on Movie Playback  
Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200 cannot be played back on this  
camera.  
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Using GPS/Electronic Compass  
(COOLPIX S9300 only)  
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system using  
the electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit. It  
allows users to determine their locations anywhere on Earth.  
This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using  
GPS.  
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Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Starting GPS Data Recording  
The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and calculates its  
current time and position.  
Calculation of the position is known as positioning.  
The position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the pictures  
to be shot.  
To start recording of the position information, set GPS options to Record GPS  
data.  
Press the dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11) MGPS options  
Set the camera's Time zone and date (A100) before using the GPS function.  
1
Use the multi selector to select Record GPS  
data and press the kbutton.  
GPS options  
Record GPS data  
Synchronize  
Update A-GPS file  
2
Select On and press the kbutton.  
Record GPS data  
On  
Off  
Signals are received from the GPS satellite and  
positioning starts.  
The default setting is Off.  
3
Press the dbutton.  
The camera returns to the shooting screen.  
Operate in an open-air area when starting to receive signals from GPS satellites.  
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Starting GPS Data Recording  
B Notes on GPS  
When positioning for the first time, when positioning was unable to be performed for about two  
hours, or after the battery was changed, it takes a few minutes to obtain the position information.  
If Record GPS data is set to On while a log is recorded using Create log (A98), GPS functions  
even when the camera is turned off.  
Positions of the GPS satellites change constantly. You may not be able to determine the position  
or it may take some time depending on your location and the time. To use the GPS feature, use the  
camera in an open-air area with few obstacles in the sky. Signal receiving will be smoother if the  
GPS antenna (A2) is facing the sky.  
If the camera needs to be turned off inside an airplane or hospital, set the Record GPS data to  
Off.  
The following locations which block or reflect signals may result in failed or inaccurate positioning.  
-Inside buildings or in the basement of buildings  
-Between high-rise buildings  
-Under overpasses  
-Inside tunnels  
-Near high-voltage electrical power lines  
-Between clusters of trees  
-Underwater  
Using a mobile phone of 1.5 GHz band near this camera may disrupt positioning.  
When carrying this camera around while positioning, do not place it in a metal bag. Positioning  
cannot be performed if the camera is covered with metal materials.  
When there is a significant difference in the signals from the GPS satellite, there could be a  
deviation of up to several hundred meters.  
Be aware of your surroundings when positioning.  
The date and time of the camera’s internal clock at the time of shooting is recorded at the date  
and time of recording indicators displayed on the camera during playback. The time obtained by  
the position information and recorded on images will not be displayed on the camera.  
Position information will be recorded on the first frame of pictures shot using continuous shooting  
mode.  
The Geodetic system for this camera's GPS function uses the WGS 84 (World Geodetic System  
1984).  
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Starting GPS Data Recording  
C GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information  
Operate in an open-air area when starting to receive signals from  
GPS satellites. GPS reception can be checked on the shooting  
screen.  
GPS reception  
-n: Signals are being received from four or more satellites and  
positioning is being performed. Position information is  
recorded on the image.  
-o: Signals are being received from three satellites and  
positioning is being performed. Position information is  
recorded on the image.  
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1 1 4 0  
-z: Signals are being received from the satellite, but  
positioning is not possible. The position information is not  
recorded on the image.  
Point of interest (POI)  
information  
-y: Signals cannot be received from the satellite, and positioning is not possible. The position  
information is not recorded on the image.  
POI information is location name information for the nearest landmarks (facilities) and other  
details.  
-When Display POI in Points of interest (POI) of the GPS options menu (A97) is set to On,  
the nearest location name information for the current location is displayed during shooting.  
-When Embed POI is set to On, location name information can be recorded on the image (the  
information cannot be recorded on movies).  
-When Display POI is set to On, location name information for images with recorded location  
name information is displayed during playback.  
“----” may be displayed for the location name information depending on the setting level in Level  
of detail of Points of interest (POI). Also, certain landmark names may not be registered, or the  
landmark name may be different.  
C Pictures with Recorded Position Information  
The z icon is displayed during playback for images which have the position information recorded  
Position information recorded on a picture can be checked on a map with ViewNX 2 after  
transferring the image to a computer (A83).  
The actual place of shooting may differ from the GPS information recorded on the image files due  
to the accuracy of the position information obtained and a difference in the Geodetic system  
used.  
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Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu)  
The following option settings can be changed in the  
GPS options menu  
GPS options menu.  
GPS options  
Points of interest (POI)  
Create log  
View log  
Electronic compass  
dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11)  
Option  
Description  
A
Record GPS data: When set to On, signals are being  
received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts  
(A94). The default setting is Off.  
Synchronize: Signals from the GPS satellite are used to  
set the date and time of the camera’s internal clock (only  
when Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS  
options menu is set to On).  
GPS options  
Update A-GPS file: A memory card is used to update  
the A-GPS (assist GPS) file. Using the latest A-GPS file can  
shorten the time needed for tracking the position  
information.  
Make the settings for the POI (points of interest, location  
name information).  
Embed POI: When set to On, the location name  
information is recorded on the pictures to be shot  
(excluding movies). The default setting is Off.  
Display POI: When set to On, the location name  
information is displayed on the shooting screen or  
playback screen. If Embed POI is set to On and a picture  
is taken, the location name information for the picture is  
displayed on the playback screen. The default setting is  
Off.  
Points of interest  
(POI)  
Level of detail: Set the display level of the location  
name information. A higher display level shows more  
detailed regional information, and a lower display level  
shows regional information for a wider area (such as  
country names).  
Edit POI: The level of the location name information  
recorded on the image can be changed, and the regional  
information can be deleted.  
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Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu)  
Option  
Description  
A
When Start log is selected, the measured tracking  
information for a certain duration is recorded until a  
preset time has elapsed (only when Record GPS data  
in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On).  
To display the log data, select End log and save the  
log to a memory card.  
Create log  
You can delete log data that was recorded to a memory  
View log  
card using End log in Create log.  
To delete a log, select it and press l.  
Compass display: When set to On, the direction the  
camera is pointing is displayed on the shooting screen.  
When the monitor faces upward, the compass indicator  
switches to a circle compass with a red arrow that points  
north. The default setting is Off.  
Compass correction: Corrects the compass when the  
compass direction is not displayed correctly. Swing the  
camera to draw a figure eight in the air while turning  
your wrist to face the camera forward and backward, side  
to side, or up and down.  
Electronic compass  
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General Camera Setup  
This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the zsetup  
menu.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
29m 0s  
Motion detection  
1 1 4 0  
AF assist  
See “Using Menus (the dButton)” (A11) for more information about using  
the camera’s menus.  
For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the  
Reference Section (E66).  
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General Camera Setup  
The Setup Menu  
Press the dbutton Mz(setup) tab (A11)  
From the menu screen, select the ztab to display the  
setup menu, and then you can change the following  
settings.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Option  
Description  
A
Select the image displayed as the welcome screen  
when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to  
display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to  
use a picture taken with the camera as the welcome  
screen. The default setting is None.  
Welcome screen  
Set settings related to the camera’s date and time. The  
Time zone setting allows you to specify the time zone  
where the camera is mainly used and whether or not  
daylight saving time is in effect. When the x travel  
destination is set, the camera automatically calculates  
the time difference between the travel destination and  
the w home time zone, and saves images using the  
date and time of the travel destination.  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
In Photo info, select the kind of information that is  
displayed on the monitor during shooting mode and  
playback mode. If you select Framing grid+auto info,  
a framing grid is displayed when shooting to help you  
frame the picture. Also set the image display after  
shooting, the screen brightness and whether or not to  
display histograms on the monitor.  
Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures at the  
time of shooting. The default setting is Off.  
Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations.  
-
-
-
When the scene mode is set to Night landscape  
(with Hand-held selected), Night portrait (with  
Hand-held selected), Easy panorama or 3D  
photography  
Print date  
When the Continuous option (A55) in  
continuous shooting mode is set to Pre-shooting  
cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous  
H: 60 fps  
During movie recording  
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The Setup Menu  
Option  
Description  
A
Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when  
shooting. The default setting is On.  
Vibration reduction  
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set this  
feature to Off to prevent this feature from  
malfunctioning.  
When the camera detects camera shake or subject  
movement at the time of shooting, it automatically  
increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce  
blurring. The default setting is Auto.  
The r indicator lights in green when the camera  
detects camera shake or subject movement and  
increases shutter speed.  
Motion detection  
When using certain shooting modes or settings,  
motion is not detected. In this case the r indicator is  
not displayed.  
When set to Auto (default setting), the AF-assist  
illuminator (A29) lights when shooting in dark  
surroundings to help the camera focus.  
The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.)  
at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.0  
m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.  
Even if Auto is selected, the AF-assist illuminator may  
not light depending on the position of the focus area  
or the scene mode that is selected.  
AF assist  
When set to On (default setting), when the optical  
zoom is at the maximum telephoto zoom position,  
rotating the zoom control toward g(i) triggers the  
digital zoom (A27).  
Digital zoom  
The digital zoom cannot be used simultaneously in  
certain settings such as the shooting mode.  
Turn various camera sounds on and off. In the default  
setting, beep sounds are on.  
Sound settings  
Auto off  
The operation sound is disabled in certain settings  
such as shooting mode.  
Set the amount of time that passes before the monitor  
is turned off to save power. The default setting is 1 min.  
Format the internal memory (only when a memory card  
is not inserted) or the memory card (when a memory  
card is inserted).  
Format memory/  
Format card  
All data stored in the internal memory or on the  
memory card is deleted during formatting and  
cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important  
images to a computer and save them before  
formatting.  
101  
               
The Setup Menu  
Option  
Description  
A
Language  
Change the camera’s display language.  
Adjust settings for connection to television.  
When the camera is connected to a television using  
an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on  
the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL  
according to the type of signal compatible with the  
television.  
TV settings  
HDMI settings can be set.  
When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the  
camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a  
computer (provided that the computer is able to  
supply power).  
Charge by computer  
When charging by computer, it may take more time  
to charge the battery than when using the Charging  
AC Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by  
computer and transferring images to the computer,  
it takes more time to charge the battery.  
When the camera detects that a human subject may  
have closed their eyes immediately after taking a  
picture using face detection while shooting with  
modes other than the continuous shooting mode or  
smart portrait mode (A75), the Did someone blink?  
screen is displayed on the monitor to check the picture  
taken. The default setting is Off.  
Blink warning  
Set whether or not to enable the function for sending  
images to a computer using a commercially available  
Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable.  
Eye-Fi upload  
Filmstrip  
When On is selected, thumbnails of previous and  
subsequent images are displayed at the bottom of the  
monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly  
while viewing an image in full-frame playback mode  
(A30). The default setting is Off.  
Reset the camera’s settings to their default values.  
Reset all  
Some of the settings such as Time zone and date  
and Language are not reset.  
Firmware version  
Display the current camera firmware version.  
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E
Reference Section  
The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the  
camera.  
Shooting  
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back) ...................................... E2  
Using 3D Photography............................................................................................. E5  
Playback  
Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) ........................................................... E7  
Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E9  
Auto Sort Mode.........................................................................................................E13  
List by Date Mode ....................................................................................................E15  
Editing Still Images ..................................................................................................E16  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................E25  
Editing Movies........................................................................................................... E31  
Menu  
The Shooting Menu  
(for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)......................................E33  
The Smart Portrait Menu........................................................................................E41  
The Playback Menu..................................................................................................E43  
The Movie Menu .......................................................................................................E53  
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only) ..................................................................E58  
The Setup Menu........................................................................................................E66  
Additional Information  
File and Folder Names ............................................................................................E89  
Optional Accessories...............................................................................................E91  
Error Messages ..........................................................................................................E92  
E1  
   
Reference Section  
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back)  
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama  
Rotate the mode dial to yMdbutton MV Easy panorama  
1
Select the shooting range from WNormal  
(180°) or XWide (360°), and press the k  
button.  
Easy panorama  
Normal (180°)  
Wide (360°)  
The image sizes (W × H) when the camera is held in  
landscape orientation are as follows.  
- WNormal (180°):  
3200 × 560 when the camera is moved horizontally,  
1024 × 3200 when the camera is moved vertically  
- XWide (360°):  
6400 × 560 when the camera is moved horizontally,  
1024 × 6400 when the camera is moved vertically  
For the image sizes when the camera is held in “tall” orientation, the combinations of  
the moving direction and W × H are the opposites of the above.  
2
3
Frame the first portion of the panorama  
scene, and press the shutter-release button  
halfway to adjust the focus.  
The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.  
The framing guide is displayed on the monitor.  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the  
frame.  
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Exposure compensation (A67) can be adjusted.  
If the focus or exposure cannot be set for the main subject, try the focus lock (A76).  
Press the shutter-release button all the way,  
and release it.  
The I icons showing the panorama direction are  
displayed.  
E2  
     
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back)  
4
Move the camera straight and slowly in one  
of the four directions to start shooting.  
When the camera detects the panorama direction, the  
shooting starts.  
The guide showing the current shooting point is  
displayed.  
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches  
the end, the shooting ends.  
Guide  
Example of moving the camera  
The user, without shifting position, moves the camera, from end to end of the guide, horizontally  
or vertically in an arc.  
If about 15 seconds (in WNormal (180°)) or 30 seconds (in XWide (360°)) pass from the  
start of the shooting, and before the guide showing the shooting point reaches the end, the  
shooting ends.  
B Notes on Easy Panorama Shooting  
The image area seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the  
time of shooting.  
When the camera movement speed is too fast, there is a large amount of camera shake or there is  
little change in subject such as wall or in the dark, the shooting ends in an error.  
Panorama pictures are not saved when the shooting stops before reaching half of the panorama  
range.  
When the shooting reaches more than half of the panorama range but finishes before the end  
point, the range that is not shot will be recorded as a gray area.  
E3  
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back)  
Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)  
Switch to playback mode (A30), display the picture  
recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback  
mode and press the kbutton. The camera displays the  
short side of the picture filling the entire screen and  
scrolls the displayed area automatically.  
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Easy panorama images can be recognized by the W  
or X icon displayed in playback mode.  
The picture is scrolled in the direction of the  
panorama shooting.  
Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind.  
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the  
monitor during playback. When you choose a playback  
control with the multi selector Jor Kand press the k  
button, the following operations can be performed.  
To  
Rewind  
Use  
A
B
Description  
Scroll quickly back while the button is pressed.  
k
Advance  
Pause  
End  
Scroll quickly forward while the  
button is pressed.  
k
The following operations can be performed with the playback  
controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused.  
C
D
F
Rewind while the  
button is pressed.*  
k
E
Scroll while the  
button is pressed.*  
k
Restart the automatic scroll.  
G
Return to full-frame playback mode.  
* Scrolling can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.  
B Note on Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama  
Panorama pictures recorded with functions other than easy panorama of the COOLPIX S9300/S9200  
may not be scrolled or zoomed on this camera.  
E4  
     
Using 3D Photography  
The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image  
on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor.  
Rotate the mode dial to yMdbutton Ms3D photography  
1
Frame the subject.  
The focus area that the camera focuses on can be  
moved to areas other than the center of the frame. To  
move the focus area, press the kbutton before  
taking the first picture, and then rotate the multi  
selector or press H, I, J, or K.  
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To adjust the following settings, press the kbutton  
to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then  
adjust each setting.  
– Macro mode  
– Exposure compensation  
2
3
Press the shutter-release button to take the  
first picture.  
The focus, exposure and white balance are locked  
after the first shot, and R is displayed on the  
monitor.  
Move the camera horizontally to the right  
until the translucent guide is aligned with  
the subject.  
To cancel shooting, press the kbutton.  
Cancel  
4
Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter.  
The camera automatically takes the second picture when it detects that the subject is  
aligned with the guide.  
Shooting is canceled if the subject is not aligned with the guide within 10 seconds.  
E5  
       
Using 3D Photography  
B Taking 3D Pictures  
Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. We recommend shooting still subjects.  
Pictures have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is  
increased.  
Pictures may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture  
is not aligned precisely.  
Be careful of camera shake when shooting at the telephoto zoom position.  
You cannot set the telephoto zoom position beyond 124 mm (angle of view equivalent to 35mm  
[135] format).  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved picture will be narrower than  
that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Pictures taken under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise.  
If the camera does not take the second picture and cancels the shooting even when you align the  
guide with the subject, try shooting with the shutter-release button.  
B Notes on Viewing 3D Pictures  
3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor.  
See “Viewing 3D Photography” (A49) for more information.  
When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you  
may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation  
included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.  
E6  
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)  
The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group  
(called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.  
Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps  
or Continuous H: 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu (A55)  
Sports (A42) or Continuous in the Pet portrait (A48) scene mode  
Playing Images in a Sequence  
In full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback  
mode (A31), the first image of a sequence is used as  
the “key picture”, i.e., it is displayed to represent the  
images in the sequence.  
Sequence display  
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While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in full-  
frame playback mode, press the kbutton to display  
each image in the sequence individually. To return to key  
picture only display, press the multi selector H.  
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The following operations can be performed when each image in a sequence is  
displayed individually.  
Select an image: Rotate the multi selector or press Jor K.  
Zoom in: Rotate the zoom control toward g(i) (A31).  
B Sequence Display Options  
Select Sequence display options (E52) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be  
displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images.  
If an image in the sequence is selected when Sequence display options is set to Individual  
pictures, the F icon is displayed on the monitor.  
Pictures captured continuously with cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200 cannot be  
displayed as a sequence.  
C Changing Key Picture in Sequence  
A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E52) in the playback menu.  
E7  
       
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)  
C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence  
When the dbutton is pressed during an image sequence playback, the following menu  
operations are available.  
1
1
1
E18  
E19  
E43  
E47  
E21  
E51  
E52  
E18  
E20  
E46  
E49  
E50  
E52  
E9  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
1
Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Slide show  
2
Print order  
2
1
Protect  
Rotate image  
1
1
Small picture  
Copy  
Voice memo  
Sequence display options  
2
2
Choose key picture  
Favorite pictures  
1
Press the dbutton after displaying individual images. Settings can be applied to individual  
images.  
2
When the dbutton is pressed during displaying only the key picture, the same settings can be  
applied to all images in that sequence. Press the dbutton after displaying individual images to  
apply settings to individual images.  
Deleting Images in a Sequence  
When Sequence display options (E52) is set to Key picture only in the  
playback menu, if the lbutton is pressed and the deletion method is selected,  
the following images are deleted.  
When a sequence is displayed by its key picture only:  
-
-
-
Current image: When the sequence is selected, all images in the sequence  
are deleted.  
Erase selected images: When the key picture is selected in the erase  
selected images screen (A33), all images in the sequence are deleted.  
All images: All images including the sequence that is displayed are deleted.  
If the key picture is selected and the kbutton is pressed to display individual  
images in the sequence before pressing the lbutton:  
The deletion methods change to the followings.  
-
-
Erase current picture: Delete the image that is  
displayed.  
Delete  
Erase selected images: Select multiple images in  
the sequence to delete in the erase selected  
images screen (A33).  
Erase entire sequence: All images in the  
sequence, including the image that is displayed,  
are deleted.  
Erase current picture  
Erase selected images  
Erase entire sequence  
-
E8  
   
Favorite Pictures Mode  
You can add favorite pictures to one of nine albums after shooting in accordance  
with the category (excluding movies). After images are added, they can be easily  
played back using favorite pictures mode.  
It is easier to find the images when they are added to separate albums in  
accordance with events or type of subjects.  
The same image can be added to multiple albums.  
The maximum number of images that can be added to an album is 200.  
Adding Images to Albums  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode*) Mdbutton Mcor F or C tab (A80) Mh  
Favorite pictures  
* Images can be added to an album when in the normal playback mode, auto sort  
mode or list by date mode. Images cannot be added in favorite pictures  
playback mode.  
1
Press the multi selector Jor K, and then  
choose an image and press Hto display y.  
Favorite pictures  
To add more images to the same album, repeat this  
step as necessary.  
To cancel the selection, press Ito remove y.  
Back  
ON/OFF  
Rotate the zoom control (A27) toward g(i) to  
switch to full-frame playback mode, or toward f(h)  
to display thumbnails.  
2
3
Display y for all images to be added to an album and press the k  
button to set the chosen images.  
Use the multi selector to choose the album to  
Favorite pictures  
which the images will be added and press the  
kbutton.  
The selected images are added and the camera  
switches to the playback menu.  
To add the same image to multiple albums, select h  
Back  
Add  
Favorite pictures and repeat from step 1.  
E9  
       
Favorite Pictures Mode  
Playing Back Images in Albums  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Mdbutton MNtab (A78) M hFavorite  
pictures  
Use the multi selector to select an album and press the  
k
Favorite pictures  
button to play back only images added to the same album.  
The following operations can be performed on the  
album list screen.  
- l(delete) button: Delete all images in the currently  
selected album.  
- dbutton: Change album icon (color and design)  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode,  
if you press the dbutton to display the menu and then select the htab  
(favorite pictures menu), you can then select a feature from the playback menu  
Choose icon  
B Note on Deletion  
When images are added to an album, they are not moved or copied to the album. Only the file  
names of the images are added to the album. When using favorite pictures mode, images are  
played back by retrieving the images that correspond to the file names added to the albums.  
If an image is deleted while using favorite pictures mode, the image will be removed from the  
album and it will be permanently deleted from the internal memory or the memory card.  
E10  
 
Favorite Pictures Mode  
Removing Images From Albums  
Select favorite pictures mode MSelect an album from which images are removed (E10)  
Mkbutton Mdbutton MhRemove from favorites  
1
Press the multi selector Jor K, and then  
choose an image and press Hto display y.  
Remove from favorites  
To remove more images from the same album, repeat  
this step as necessary.  
To cancel the selection, press Ito remove y.  
Rotate the zoom control (A27) toward g(i) to  
switch back to full-frame playback mode, or toward f  
(h) to display thumbnails.  
Back  
ON/OFF  
2
3
Display y for all images to be removed and press the kbutton to set  
the chosen images.  
Choose Yes and press the kbutton.  
To cancel removal, select No.  
E11  
   
Favorite Pictures Mode  
Changing the Favorites Album Icon  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Mdbutton MNtab (A78) MhFavorite  
pictures MChoose the desired album Mdbutton  
1
2
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose an  
icon color and press the kbutton.  
Choose icon  
Back  
Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and  
press the kbutton.  
Choose icon  
The icon changes and the monitor display returns to  
the list of albums screen.  
Back  
B Notes on Album Icons  
Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card.  
To change the album icons for the internal memory, first remove the memory card from the  
camera.  
The default setting for the icon is the number icon (black).  
E12  
   
Auto Sort Mode  
Captured images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits,  
landscape, and movie.  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Mdbutton MNtab (A78) MF Auto sort  
Use the multi selector to select a category and then  
Portraits  
press the kbutton to play back images in the selected  
category.  
The following operation can be performed while the  
category selection screen is displayed.  
- l(delete) button: Delete all images in the  
selected category.  
Other scenes  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback  
mode, if you press the dbutton to display the menu and then select the F  
tab (auto sort mode menu), you can then select a feature from the playback  
menu (A80).  
E13  
   
Auto Sort Mode  
Auto Sort Mode Categories  
Option  
Description  
Images captured in FSmart portrait mode (A50) with the smile  
timer setting set to On  
ZSmile  
Images captured in A(auto) mode (A36) with the face detection  
Images captured in the following scene modes (A38):  
R (Backlighting)*  
YPortraits  
Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoor  
Images captured in FSmart portrait mode (A50) with the smile  
timer setting set to Off  
uFood  
Images captured in Food scene mode (A38)  
ULandscape  
Images captured in Landscape* scene mode (A38)  
Images captured in the following scene modes (A38):  
VDusk to dawn j(Night landscape) *  
Sunset, Dusk/dawn, or Fireworks show  
Images captured in A(auto) mode with macro mode (A64)  
Images captured in Close-up* scene mode (A38)  
D Close-ups  
OPet portrait  
Images captured in Pet portrait scene mode (A38)  
DMovie  
Movies (E53)  
XRetouched  
copies  
Copies created using the editing function (E16)  
All other images that cannot be defined by the categories  
described above  
WOther scenes  
*
Images captured in xscene auto selector mode (A38) are also sorted to the appropriate categories.  
B Notes on Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999 images  
or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new images and movies cannot be  
sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. You can play back images  
and movies that could not be sorted to a category by using normal playback mode (A30) or list  
by date mode (E15).  
Images or movies copied from the internal memory or a memory card cannot be displayed in auto sort  
mode.  
Images or movies saved by a camera other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200 cannot be played back in  
auto sort mode.  
E14  
List by Date Mode  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Mdbutton MNtab (A78) MC List by date  
Use the multi selector to select a date and then press  
List by date  
the kbutton to play back images captured on the  
selected date.  
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The first picture taken on the selected date is  
displayed.  
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The following operations can be performed while  
the shooting date list screen is displayed.  
- dbutton: If you select the C tab (list by date menu) from the menu  
screen to display the playback menu (A80), you can select one of the  
following features and apply that feature to images captured on the selected  
date.  
Print order, Slide show, or Protect  
- l (delete) button: Delete all images captured on the selected date.  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback  
mode, if you press the dbutton to display the menu and then select the C  
tab (list by date menu), you can then select a feature from the playback menu  
Calendar display mode (A31) cannot be used in list by date mode.  
B Notes on List by Date Mode  
Up to 29 dates can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all images saved earlier than  
most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.  
The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed in list by date mode.  
Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,  
2012.  
E15  
   
Editing Still Images  
Editing Features  
Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited  
images are stored as separate files (E89).  
Editing function  
Application  
Quick retouch (E18)  
Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors.  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness  
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.  
D-Lighting (E18)  
Skin softening (E19)  
Make the facial skin tones softer.  
Apply a variety of effects using digital filter effects. The available  
effects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye,  
Miniature effect and Painting.  
Filter effects (E20)  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for uses such as e-mail  
attachments.  
Small picture (E21)  
Crop a portion of the picture. Use to zoom in on a subject or  
arrange a composition.  
Crop (E22)  
B Notes on Image Editing  
The following pictures cannot be edited.  
- Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9  
- Pictures recorded using Easy panorama or 3D photography  
- Pictures taken with cameras other than the COOLPIX S9300/S9200  
When no faces are detected in the picture, skin softening cannot be applied (E19).  
If a copy created using the COOLPIX S9300/S9200 is viewed on a different digital camera, it may  
not be possible to display the picture properly or transfer it to a computer.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card.  
For a sequence displayed using the key picture only setting (E7), perform one of the following  
operations before editing.  
- Press the kbutton to display individual images, and then select an image in the sequence  
- Set Sequence display options (E52) to Individual pictures so that each image is displayed  
individually, and then select an image  
E16  
           
Editing Still Images  
C Restrictions on Image Editing  
The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing.  
Editing functions used  
Editing functions to add  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Filter effects  
Skin softening, Small picture or Crop can be used.  
Quick retouch, D-Lighting and Filter effects cannot be used in  
combination with each other.  
Quick retouch, D-Lighting, Filter effects, Small picture or Crop  
can be used.  
Skin softening  
Small picture  
Crop  
No additional editing functions can be used.  
Copies created by editing cannot be edited again using the same editing function.  
To use an editing function together with small picture or crop, use the other editing function first,  
and use small picture or crop as the last editing function performed on that picture.  
Pictures that were taken using skin softening can be edited using skin softening.  
C Original Pictures and Edited Copies  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The  
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are stored with the same shooting date and time as the original.  
Even if the pictures that are marked for Print order (E43) or Protect (E47) are used for  
editing, these settings are not reflected on the edited copies.  
E17  
   
Editing Still Images  
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation  
Select a picture (A30) Mdbutton Mk Quick retouch  
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose the  
Quick retouch  
setting level, and press the kbutton.  
The original version is displayed on the left and the  
edited version is displayed on the right.  
To cancel, press J.  
Normal  
Amount  
Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the s  
icon displayed in playback mode.  
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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  
Select a picture (A30) Mdbutton MI D-Lighting  
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose OK,  
and press the kbutton.  
D-Lighting  
The original version is displayed on the left and the  
edited version is displayed on the right.  
To cancel, choose Cancel, and press the kbutton.  
OK  
Cancel  
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon  
displayed in playback mode.  
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C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
E18  
         
Editing Still Images  
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones  
Select a picture (A30) Mdbutton Me Skin softening  
1
2
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose the  
setting level, and press the kbutton.  
Skin softening  
A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is  
displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin  
softening.  
Normal  
Preview  
To cancel, press J.  
Amount  
Confirm the results.  
Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the  
frame, can be enhanced.  
When multiple faces are edited using skin softening,  
use the multi selector Jor Kto switch the face that is  
displayed.  
Back  
Save  
To adjust the extent of skin softening, press the d  
button and return to step 1.  
To create a copy edited with skin softening, press the kbutton.  
Copies created by editing with skin softening can be  
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B Notes on Skin Softening  
Depending on conditions such as the direction the subject is facing or the brightness of the face,  
the face may not be detected properly, or the desired effect may not be achieved.  
If no faces are detected in the image, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback  
menu.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
E19  
   
Editing Still Images  
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects  
Select a picture (A30) Mdbutton Mp Filter effects  
Option  
Description  
Gently soften the focus of the image from the center to the  
edge. In pictures taken with face detection (A75) or pet  
detection (A48) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.  
Soft  
Keep only the selected image color and make other colors  
black-and-white.  
Selective color  
Cross screen  
Fisheye  
Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright  
objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. Suitable for  
night scenes.  
Create images that look like they were shot with a fisheye lens.  
Suitable for pictures shot in macro mode.  
Create images that look like close-up photos of a diorama.  
Suitable for pictures shot while looking down from a high  
location, with the main subject near the center of the frame.  
Miniature effect  
Painting  
Create images with the ambience of paintings.  
1
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose the  
filter effect type, and press the kbutton.  
Filter effects  
Soft  
Selective color  
Cross screen  
Fisheye  
When Cross screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect or  
Painting is selected, proceed to step 3.  
Miniature effect  
Painting  
2
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton.  
Soft  
Soft: Press Hor Ito select the extent of the effect.  
Selective color: Press Hor Ito select the color to  
keep.  
Normal  
Extent  
Soft  
E20  
       
Editing Still Images  
3
Confirm the result and press the kbutton.  
Preview  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To cancel, press J.  
Back  
Save  
Copies created by editing with filter effects can be  
recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.  
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g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image  
Select a picture (A30) Mdbutton Mg Small picture  
1
2
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose the  
desired copy size, and press the kbutton.  
Small picture  
640×480  
320×240  
160×120  
The available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and  
160×120.  
Choose Yes and press the kbutton.  
A new, smaller copy is created.  
The compression ratio of the created image is 1:16.  
Copies created by editing with small picture editing  
function are displayed with a black frame.  
Create small picture file?  
Yes  
No  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
E21  
   
Editing Still Images  
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is  
displayed with playback zoom (A31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
2
Enlarge the picture for cropping (A31).  
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control toward g(i) or f(h) to  
adjust the zoom ratio.  
Press the multi selector H, I, Jor Kto scroll the  
picture until only the portion you want to copy is  
visible on the monitor.  
4.0  
3
4
Press the dbutton.  
Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press  
the kbutton.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
A new cropped copy is created.  
Yes  
No  
C Image Size  
The narrower the cropping range, the smaller the size (amount of pixels) of the cropped picture  
copy. When the image size is resized to 320×240 or 160×120 by cropping, a black frame appears  
around the picture during playback, and the C small picture icon is displayed on the left side of the  
monitor.  
C Cropping the Picture in its Current “Tall” Orientation  
Use the Rotate image option (E49) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape  
orientation. After cropping the picture, rotate the cropped picture back to “tall” orientation. The  
picture displayed in “tall” orientation can be cropped by zooming in on the picture until the black  
bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped picture is displayed in  
landscape orientation.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
E22  
   
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)  
Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television.  
If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the  
camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
Connect the camera to the TV.  
When connecting using the included audio/video cable  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the red and white plugs  
to the audio-in jacks.  
Yellow White Red  
When connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable  
Connect the plug to the HDMI input connector on the TV.  
To the HDMI input  
connector  
HDMI mini connector (Type C)  
E23  
     
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)  
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.  
See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details.  
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded  
pictures are displayed on the TV.  
While the camera is connected to the TV, the monitor  
remains off.  
B Notes on Connecting an HDMI Cable  
An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a  
TV. The output terminal on this camera is a HDMI Mini Connector (Type C). When purchasing an  
HDMI cable, be sure that the device end of the cable is a HDMI Mini Connector.  
B Notes on Connecting the Cable  
When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. Do not force the plug into  
the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.  
Do not connect cables to the HDMI mini connector and USB/audio video connector  
simultaneously.  
B When Nothing Appears on the TV  
Make sure that TV settings (E79) in the setup menu is appropriate for your TV.  
C Using the TV’s Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)  
The remote control of a TV that conforms to the HDMI-CEC standard can be used to operate the  
camera during playback.  
Instead of the multi selector or zoom control, the remote control can be used for picture selection,  
playback/pause of movies, switching between full-frame playback and four thumbnails display, etc.  
Set HDMI device control (E79) of TV settings to On (default setting) in the setup menu, and  
connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable.  
Point the remote control at the TV to operate.  
See your TV’s instruction manual or other related documentation to check whether your TV  
conforms to the HDMI-CEC standard.  
E24  
 
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (F22) printers can connect the camera directly to  
the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are  
as follows.  
Take pictures  
Choose the pictures for printing  
using the print order option  
(Print order: E43)  
Connect the camera to the printer (E26)  
Print individual pictures  
Print multiple pictures (E28)  
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) (E91) is used, COOLPIX S9300/S9200 can be  
powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC Adapter other than  
the EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the  
camera.  
C Printing Pictures  
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer and printing pictures with a direct camera-  
to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures recorded on the  
memory card:  
Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.  
Take a memory card to a digital photo lab.  
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the  
Print order (E43) option in the playback menu.  
E25  
       
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check the printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.  
Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull  
the plug at an angle.  
4
The camera is automatically turned on.  
When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed on the  
camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen (2) is displayed.  
1
2
Print selection  
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B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E80) in  
the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.  
E26  
     
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Printing Individual Images  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E26), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
3
4
Use the multi selector to choose the picture to  
be printed, and press the kbutton.  
Print selection  
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Rotate the zoom control toward f(h) to display  
12 thumbnails, or toward g(i) to switch back to full-  
frame playback mode.  
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Choose Copies and press the kbutton.  
PictBridge  
001 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and  
press the kbutton.  
Copies  
4
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton.  
PictBridge  
004 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
E27  
     
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
5
6
7
Choose the desired paper size and press the  
kbutton.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
100×150 mm  
4×6 in.  
To specify the paper size using the printer settings,  
choose Default in the paper size menu.  
8×10 in.  
Letter  
Choose Start print and press the kbutton.  
PictBridge  
004 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Printing starts.  
The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1  
when printing is complete.  
Printing  
002 / 004  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press  
the kbutton.  
Cancel  
Current print/total  
number of prints  
Printing Multiple Images  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E26), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
When the Print selection screen is  
displayed, press the dbutton.  
Use the multi selector to choose Paper size,  
and press the kbutton.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
To exit the print menu, press the dbutton.  
E28  
     
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
3
4
Choose the desired paper size and press the  
kbutton.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
100×150 mm  
4×6 in.  
To specify the paper size using the printer settings,  
choose Default in the paper size menu.  
8×10 in.  
Letter  
Choose Print selection, Print all images or  
DPOF printing and press the kbutton.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Print selection  
Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99)  
and number of copies (up to nine per picture).  
Print selection  
10  
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the  
pictures, and press Hor Ito set the number  
of copies for each.  
1
1
2
3
Pictures selected for printing can be  
recognized by the check mark icon and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to be  
Back  
printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have  
been specified and these pictures are not printed.  
Rotate the zoom control toward g(i) to switch to full-frame playback mode,  
or f(h) to switch to 12 thumbnail display.  
Press the kbutton when setting is complete.  
When the menu shown on the right is  
displayed, choose Start print and press the  
kbutton to start printing.  
Print selection  
010 prints  
Choose Cancel and press the kbutton to  
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
E29  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Print all images  
All pictures stored in the internal memory or on  
the memory card are printed one per each.  
Print all images  
018 prints  
When the menu shown on the right is  
displayed, choose Start print and press the  
kbutton to start printing.  
Choose Cancel and press the kbutton to  
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
DPOF printing  
Pictures for which a print order was created in  
DPOF printing  
Print order option (E43) can be printed.  
When the menu shown on the right is  
displayed, choose Start print and press the  
kbutton to start printing.  
010 prints  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
Choose Cancel and press the kbutton to  
return to the print menu.  
To view the current print order, choose View  
images and press the kbutton. To print  
pictures, press the kbutton again.  
View images  
10  
Back  
5
Printing starts.  
The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2  
when printing is complete.  
Printing  
002 / 010  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press  
the kbutton.  
Cancel  
Current print/total  
number of prints  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current  
printer), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes  
supported by the current printer are displayed.  
E30  
 
Editing Movies  
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie  
The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except  
for movies recorded with piFrame 540 (960×540)).  
1
2
Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the  
portion that is to be extracted (A92).  
Use the multi selector Jor Kto choose I  
on the playback control, and press the k  
button.  
The movie editing screen is displayed.  
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3
4
Press Hor Ito choose J(Choose start  
point) on the editing playback control.  
Choose start point  
Rotate the multi selector or press Jor Kto adjust the  
start position.  
To cancel, press Hor Ito choose L(Back) and press  
the kbutton.  
8m48s  
Press  
H
or  
I
to choose  
K
(Choose end point).  
Choose end point  
Rotate the multi selector or press Jor Kto move the  
end point at the right end to the end position of the  
required section.  
To check the playback of the movie in the specified range  
before saving it, choose  
button. During preview playback, the volume can be  
adjusted with the zoom control  
To stop the preview playback, press the  
c
(Preview) and press the  
k
5m52s  
g
/f. Use the multi selector to fast forward or rewind.  
k
button again.  
5
6
After finishing the settings, press Hor Ito choose m (Save) and press  
the kbutton.  
Choose Yes and press the kbutton.  
The edited movie is saved.  
Save OK?  
To cancel the saving, choose No.  
Yes  
No  
E31  
       
Editing Movies  
B Notes on Editing Movies  
Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the  
battery level is B, movie editing is not possible.  
Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie. To extract  
another range, select and edit the original movie.  
Because the edited movies are extracted in 1-second units, they may vary slightly from the set start  
point and end point. Sections shorter than two seconds cannot be extracted.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
E32  
The Shooting Menu (for  
A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A71) for more information on  
Image mode.  
Other than Continuous (E36), items share the same settings with A(auto)  
mode and continuous shooting mode, and the settings are saved in the  
camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.  
Continuous can be selected only when using continuous shooting mode. See  
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)  
Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C  
tab (A11) MWhite balance  
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.  
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with  
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct  
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting or fluorescent lighting. Digital cameras  
can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to  
the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance."  
Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you  
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve  
more accurate results.  
Option  
Description  
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting  
conditions. Best choice in most situations.  
aAuto (default setting)  
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Using  
Preset Manual” for more information (E34).  
bPreset manual  
cDaylight  
dIncandescent  
eFluorescent  
fCloudy  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.  
Use with the flash.  
gFlash  
The icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shooting  
(A6). When Auto is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.  
B Notes on White Balance  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, set the flash mode to W(off) (A61).  
E33  
           
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
Using Preset Manual  
Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g.,  
lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light.  
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting  
used during shooting.  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Display the shooting menu (A36), use the  
White balance  
multi selector to set White balance to  
Auto  
Preset manual  
bPreset manual, then press the kbutton.  
Daylight  
Incandescent  
Fluorescent  
Cloudy  
Flash  
The lens extends to the zoom position for  
measurement.  
3
4
Choose Measure.  
Preset manual  
To apply the most recently measured white balance  
value, select Cancel and press the kbutton. The most  
recently measured white balance value will be set  
without measuring the white balance value again.  
Cancel  
Measure  
Frame a white or gray reference object in the  
reference object frame.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Reference object frame  
5
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value.  
The shutter is released and the new white balance preset value is set (no picture is  
recorded).  
B Note on Preset Manual  
The camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the  
flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
E34  
   
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
Metering  
Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C  
tab (A11) MMetering  
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure  
is known as “metering.”  
Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.  
Option  
Description  
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.  
This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a  
variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical  
shooting.  
Matrix (default  
setting)  
G
q
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight  
to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering for  
portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting  
conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can  
be used with focus lock (A76) to meter off-center subjects.  
Center-weighted  
B Notes on Metering  
When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering automatically switches to Center-weighted, or to  
spot metering (where the center of the frame is metered).  
C Metering Area  
When Center-weighted is selected for Metering, the metering range guide (A6) is displayed  
(except when digital zoom is used).  
E35  
   
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
Continuous Shooting  
Select continuous shooting mode Mdbutton MCtab (A11) MContinuous  
You can select the type of continuous shooting. See "Continuous Shooting  
ISO Sensitivity  
Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C  
tab (A11) MISO sensitivity  
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed for taking pictures.  
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot. Additionally,  
even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds,  
and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.  
Setting the ISO sensitivity to a high level is effective when shooting dark  
subjects, not using the flash, shooting at the telephoto zoom position and  
similar situations, but the pictures taken may be slightly grainy.  
Option  
Description  
Auto (default  
setting)  
The sensitivity is ISO 125 in bright places; in dark places the camera  
automatically raises the sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.  
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO  
sensitivity from ISO 125-400 (default setting) and ISO 125-800. The  
camera does not raise sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the  
selected range.  
Fixed range auto  
Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity to control "grain" that appears  
in images.  
125, 200, 400,  
800, 1600, 3200  
ISO sensitivity is locked at the specified value.  
The icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shooting (A6).  
When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 125, but is displayed  
if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than ISO 125 (A26).  
When Fixed range auto is selected, the U icon and the maximum ISO  
sensitivity value are displayed.  
B Note on ISO Sensitivity  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
E36  
         
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
AF Area Mode  
Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C  
tab (A11) MAF area mode  
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.  
Option  
Description  
The camera automatically detects  
and focuses on a face (see “Using  
Face Detection” (A75) for more  
information).  
If the camera detects multiple  
faces, the camera focuses on the  
face closest to the camera.  
When non-human subjects are  
photographed, or a subject with  
which no face can be detected is  
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Face priority  
(default  
setting)  
a
Focus area  
framed, AF area mode is set to Auto. The camera automatically  
selects the focus areas (up to nine) that contain the subject  
closest to the camera.  
The camera automatically selects  
the focus areas (up to nine) that  
contain the subject closest to the  
camera.  
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway to activate the focus area.  
When the shutter-release button is  
29m 0s  
w
Auto  
1140  
pressed halfway, the focus area  
selected by the camera is  
Focus areas  
displayed on the monitor (up to  
nine areas).  
E37  
         
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
Option  
Description  
Choose manually the focus position  
from 99 areas in the screen. This  
option is suited to situations in  
which the intended subject is  
relatively still and not positioned at  
the center of the frame.  
Rotate the multi selector or press  
H, I, Jor Kto move the focus  
area to where the subject is, and  
take a picture.  
x
Manual  
Focus area  
Selectable areas  
To adjust the following settings,  
press the kbutton to temporarily cancel focus area selection,  
and then adjust each setting.  
-
Flash mode, macro mode, self-timer or creative slider  
To return to the focus area selection screen, press the k  
button again.  
The camera focuses on the subject  
at the center of the frame.  
The focus area is always displayed  
at the center of the frame.  
y
Center  
29m 0s  
1140  
Focus area  
Subject tracking begins once you  
select a subject to be focused on,  
and the focus area will move and  
follow the subject. See “Using  
s
Subject tracking  
Start  
B Notes on AF Area Mode  
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame  
regardless of the applied AF area mode option.  
In some rare cases of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected (A29),  
the subject may not be in focus.  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
E38  
 
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
Using Subject Tracking  
Select A(auto) mode (A25) or continuous shooting mode Mdbutton M  
Aor Ctab (A11) MAF area mode  
Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you  
select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the  
subject.  
1
Rotate the multi selector to select sSubject  
AF area mode  
Face priority  
tracking, and press the kbutton.  
Auto  
Manual  
Center  
Subject tracking  
Press the dbutton after changing the settings and  
return to the shooting screen.  
2
Frame the subject at the center of the border,  
and press the kbutton.  
The subject is registered.  
When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the  
border lights in red. Change the composition and try  
again.  
Start  
Once the subject is registered, it is framed by a yellow  
focus area display, and subject tracking begins.  
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the  
subject.  
If the camera loses sight of the subject, the focus area  
display disappears; register the subject again.  
End  
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way to  
take the picture.  
If the camera focuses on the focus area when the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus  
area display lights in green and the focus is locked.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while  
the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses the  
subject at the center of the frame.  
1/250 F3.5  
E39  
   
The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode)  
B Notes on Subject Tracking  
The digital zoom is not available.  
Set the zoom position, flash mode, creative slider, or menu settings before registering a subject. If  
any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled.  
During certain conditions, such as when the subject is moving quickly, when there is a large  
amount of camera shake, or when there are multiple subjects that look alike, the camera may not  
be able to register or track a subject, or the camera may track a different subject. Additionally, the  
subject may not be tracked properly depending on factors such as the subject’s size and  
brightness.  
In some rare cases of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected (A29),  
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area lights in green. If you cannot  
focus, change the AF area mode to Manual or Center, or try shooting with focus lock (A76) by  
refocusing on another subject at the same distance.  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
Autofocus Mode  
Select A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (A25) Mdbutton MAor C  
tab (A11) MAutofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
Option  
Description  
Single AF  
(default  
setting)  
The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
A
B
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects. A sound will be  
heard while the camera focuses.  
Full-time AF  
C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording  
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (E57) in the movie menu.  
E40  
     
The Smart Portrait Menu  
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)  
See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (A71) for more information on  
Image mode.  
Skin Softening  
Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (A50) Mdbutton MFtab  
(A51) MSkin softening  
Enable skin softening.  
Option  
High  
Description  
S
R
When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more  
human faces (up to three), and processes the image to make  
Normal  
(default setting) facial skin tones softer before saving the image. The degree of  
skin softening applied can be selected.  
Q
Low  
k
Off  
Disables skin softening.  
When skin softening is enabled, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the  
monitor during shooting (A6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is  
not displayed. The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for  
shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.  
Smile Timer  
Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (A50) Mdbutton MFtab  
(A51) MSmile timer  
The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter  
whenever a smile is detected.  
Option  
Description  
a
On (default setting) Enables smile timer.  
k
Off  
Disables smile timer.  
When smile timer is enabled, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the  
monitor during shooting (A6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current  
setting is not displayed.  
E41  
               
The Smart Portrait Menu  
Blink Proof  
Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (A50) Mdbutton MFtab  
(A51) MBlink proof  
The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken.  
Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved.  
Option  
Description  
Enables blink proof.  
Flash cannot be used when  
On is selected.  
If the camera saved an image  
in which the subject's eyes  
may have been closed, the  
dialog shown on the right is  
displayed for a few seconds.  
A blink was detected in the  
picture just taken.  
y
On  
k
Off (default setting) Disables blink proof.  
When blink proof is enabled, the icon for the current setting is displayed on the  
monitor during shooting (A6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current  
setting is not displayed.  
E42  
   
The Playback Menu  
For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, D-  
Lighting, Skin softening, Filter effects and Small picture), see “Editing Still  
For more information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites,  
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) M dbutton (A11) Ma Print order  
If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored  
on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in  
advance on the memory card.  
Printing with a DPOF-compatible (F22) printer that is equipped with a card  
slot.  
Ordering the prints to a digital photo lab that has a DPOF service.  
Printing by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F22) printer  
(E26). (When the memory card is removed from the camera, the print order  
can also be performed for the pictures stored on the internal memory.)  
1
2
Use the multi selector to choose Select  
Print order  
images, and press the kbutton.  
Select images  
Delete print order  
When favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by  
date mode is selected, the menu shown on the right is  
not displayed. Proceed to step 2.  
Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99)  
and number of copies (up to nine per picture).  
Print selection  
1
1
3
Rotate the multi selector or press Jor Kto choose the  
pictures, and press Hor Ito set the number of copies  
for each.  
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the  
check mark icon and the numeral indicating the  
number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been  
specified, the selection is canceled.  
Back  
Rotate the zoom control toward g(i) to switch to full frame playback mode, or f  
(h) to switch to 12 thumbnail display.  
Press the kbutton when setting is complete.  
E43  
           
The Playback Menu  
3
Choose whether or not to also print shooting  
date and shooting information.  
Print order  
Done  
Choose Date and press the kbutton to print the  
shooting date on all pictures in the print order.  
Choose Info and press the kbutton to print shooting  
information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all  
pictures in the print order.  
Date  
Info  
Choose Done and press the kbutton to complete the  
print order.  
Pictures with the print orders are recognized by the w  
icon displayed in playback mode.  
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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information  
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order menu, shooting date and shooting  
information can be printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (F22) printer which supports  
printing of shooting date and shooting information is used.  
Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via  
the included USB cable, for DPOF printing (E30).  
• Date and Info are reset each time the Print order menu is displayed.  
The date and time printed on the picture are the same as those  
set on the camera when the picture was taken. The date and time  
printed using this option are not affected if the camera’s Time  
zone and date setting is changed from the setup menu after the  
pictures are taken.  
15/05/2012  
E44  
       
The Playback Menu  
B Notes on Print Order  
When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the  
screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the selected album, category, or  
shooting date have been marked for printing.  
Select Yes to add the print order setting to the existing print order.  
Select No to remove the existing print order and restrict the print order setting.  
Print order  
Print order  
Save print marking for other  
images?  
Save print marking for other  
dates?  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Favorite pictures mode  
or auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
Additionally, if there are more than 99 pictures as a result of adding the current print order setting,  
the screen shown below will be displayed.  
Select Yes to remove the existing print order and restrict the print order setting.  
Select Cancel to retain the existing print order and remove the print order setting.  
Print order  
Print order  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking from  
other images?  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking for  
other dates?  
Yes  
Yes  
Cancel  
Cancel  
Favorite pictures mode  
or auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
C Deleting All Print Orders  
In step 1 of the print order procedure (E43), choose Delete print order and press the kbutton  
to delete the print orders for all pictures.  
C Print date  
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting by using Print  
date (E72) in the setup menu. This information can be printed even from printers that do not  
support printing of the date and time. Only the date and time of print date on the pictures are  
printed, even if Print order is enabled with the date selected in the print order screen.  
E45  
The Playback Menu  
b Slide Show  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) M dbutton (A11) Mb Slide show  
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic  
slide show.  
1
Use the multi selector to choose Start, and  
press the kbutton.  
Slide show  
Pause  
To change the interval between pictures, choose  
Frame intvl, and press the kbutton, and then select  
the desired interval time before choosing Start.  
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop  
and press the kbutton before choosing Start. The  
check mark (w) is added to the loop option when enabled.  
Start  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
3s  
2
3
The slide show begins.  
Press the multi selector Kto display the next picture, or  
Jto display the previous picture. Press and hold Kto  
fast forward, or Jto rewind.  
To exit partway or pause, press the kbutton.  
Choose End or Restart.  
After the last frame is played back or during playback  
pause, the screen shown on the right is displayed.  
Choose Gand press the kbutton to return to step 1.  
Choose Fto play the slide show again.  
B Notes on Slide Shows  
Only the first frame of movies (A92) included in slide shows is displayed.  
For sequences (E7) whose sequence display options are set to Key picture only, only the key  
picture is displayed.  
Images captured using easy panorama are displayed full-frame when played in a slide show. They  
do not scroll.  
Slide shows play for a maximum of about 30 minutes, even when Loop is selected (E77).  
E46  
   
The Playback Menu  
d Protect  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) M dbutton (A11) Md Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See  
“The Image Selection Screen” (E48) for more information.  
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card  
(E78) permanently erases the protected files.  
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon in playback mode (A8).  
E47  
   
The Playback Menu  
The Image Selection Screen  
The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus.  
Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items,  
multiple images can be selected.  
Functions for which only one image can be Functions for which multiple images can be  
selected  
selected  
Playback menu:  
Playback menu:  
Select images in Print order (E43),  
Protect (E47),  
Rotate image (E49),  
Choose key picture (E52)  
Setup menu:  
Selected images in Copy (E51)  
Favorite pictures  
Select an image in Welcome screen  
Remove from favorites  
Erase selected images in Delete (A32)  
Follow the procedure described below to select images.  
1
Rotate the multi selector, or press Jor Kto  
choose the desired image.  
Erase selected images  
Rotate the zoom control toward g(i) to switch to full-  
frame playback mode, or f(h) to switch to 12  
thumbnail display.  
For functions for which only one image is selected,  
proceed to step 3.  
ON/OFF  
Back  
2
3
Press Hor Ito set ON or OFF images (or the  
Erase selected images  
number of copies).  
When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed  
with the image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select  
additional images.  
ON/OFF  
Back  
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection.  
With selections such as Selected images, the confirmation dialog is displayed.  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
E48  
     
The Playback Menu  
f Rotate Image  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) M dbutton (A11) Mf Rotate image  
Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after  
shooting. Still pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.  
Pictures that were recorded in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up to 180° in  
either direction.  
Select a picture in the picture selection screen (E48) to display the rotate image  
screen. Rotate the multi selector, or press Jor Kto rotate the picture 90°.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Rotated 90°  
counterclockwise  
Rotated 90°  
clockwise  
Press the kbutton to set the orientation displayed and save the orientation data  
with the picture.  
B Notes on Image Rotation  
Images captured with cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200 cannot be rotated.  
Images captured using 3D photography cannot be rotated.  
While only the key picture of a sequence is displayed, images cannot be rotated. Apply the setting  
after displaying individual images (E7, E52).  
E49  
   
The Playback Menu  
EVoice Memo  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) MSelect a picture Mdbutton (A11) M  
EVoice memo  
Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for pictures.  
The recording screen is displayed for a picture without voice memo, while the voice memo  
playback screen is displayed for a picture with voice memo (a picture marked with p in  
full-frame playback mode).  
Recording Voice Memos  
Voice memo can be recorded for up to about 20 seconds  
while the kbutton is pressed.  
Do not touch the microphone during recording.  
During recording, o and p flash on the monitor.  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is  
displayed.  
17s  
Playing Voice Memos  
Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are  
indicated by p in full-frame playback mode.  
Press the kbutton to play back a voice memo. To end  
playback, press the kbutton again.  
Rotate the zoom control toward gor fduring playback to  
adjust playback volume.  
Press the multi selector Jbefore or after playing a voice  
12s  
memo to return to the playback menu. Press the dbutton to exit the playback menu.  
Deleting Voice Memos  
Press the lbutton on the voice memo playback screen.  
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select Yes and press  
the kbutton to delete only the voice memo.  
File will be deleted. OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Voice Memos  
When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached to it. The  
current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/  
S9200.  
Voice memos of the images with the Protect setting (E47) cannot be deleted.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
E50  
           
The Playback Menu  
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory  
Card)  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Mdbutton (A11) Mh Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
2
Use the multi selector to select an option from  
the copy screen, and press the kbutton.  
Copy  
Camera to card  
Card to camera  
Camera to card: Copy pictures from the internal  
memory to the memory card.  
Card to camera: Copy pictures from the memory card  
to the internal memory.  
Select a copy option and press the kbutton.  
Camera to card  
Selected images  
All images  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the  
image selection screen (E48). If a sequence for which  
only a key picture is displayed is selected (E7), all  
pictures in the displayed sequence are copied.  
All images: Copy all pictures. If a picture in a sequence  
is selected, this option is not displayed.  
Current sequence: This option is displayed when a picture in a sequence has been  
selected before displaying the playback menu. All pictures in the current sequence are  
copied.  
B Notes on Copying Pictures  
JPEG-, MOV-, WAV-, and MPO-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot  
be copied.  
Voice memo (E50) attached to pictures and Protect setting (E47) are also copied with the  
pictures.  
Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have been modified on a  
computer cannot be copied.  
Print order settings(E43) are not copied with the pictures.  
If Sequence display options (E52) is set to Key picture only and a picture in the sequence is  
selected and the kbutton is pressed to display individual pictures (E7), only Card to camera  
image copy is available.  
E51  
     
The Playback Menu  
C Message: “Memory contains no images.”  
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected, the message,  
Memory contains no images.., is displayed. Press the dbutton and select Copy from the  
playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
C More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (E89) for more information.  
CSequence Display Options  
Press the  
cbutton (Playback mode) Mdbutton (A11) MCSequence display options  
Choose the method used to display a series of pictures shot continuously  
(sequence, E7) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A30) or in  
thumbnail playback mode (A31).  
Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s  
memory even if the camera is turned off.  
Option  
Description  
Individual pictures Each picture in a sequence is displayed.  
Key picture only  
(default setting)  
Return a sequence in which pictures are displayed individually to the  
key picture only display.  
xChoose Key Picture  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) MSelect the desired sequence Mdbutton  
(A11) MxChoose key picture  
When Sequence display options is set to Key picture only, the key picture  
displayed in full-frame playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback mode  
(A31) can be set for each sequence of pictures.  
When changing this setting, before pressing d, first select the desired  
sequence using full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode.  
When the key picture selection screen is displayed, select a picture. See “The  
Image Selection Screen” (E48) for more information.  
E52  
       
The Movie Menu  
Movie Options  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton Me(Movie) tab (A11) MMovie options  
You can choose the type of movie to shoot.  
The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (E55),  
which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.  
The larger the image size and bit rate, the higher the image quality; however, the  
file size also becomes larger.  
Normal Speed Movies  
Option  
Description  
dHD 1080pP  
(1920×1080)  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
Movie bitrate: 14.7 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 30 frames per second  
(default setting)  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
eHD 1080p (1920×1080)  
Movie bitrate: 12.3 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 30 frames per second  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
fHD 720p (1280×720)  
Movie bitrate: 6.1 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 30 frames per second  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
It is one of the formats supported by Apple Inc.  
Movie bitrate: 20.8 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 30 frames per second  
piFrame 540 (960×540)  
When using the camera’s internal memory for recording,  
the movie recording may end unexpectedly depending on  
the composition of the image. Using a memory card (Class  
6 or higher) is recommended when recording important  
movies.  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
gVGA (640×480)  
Movie bitrate: 2.9 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 30 frames per second  
B Note on piFrame 540 (960×540)  
The movie editing functions cannot be used.  
C More Information  
See “Maximum Movie Length” (A90) for more information.  
E53  
         
The Movie Menu  
HS Movies  
more information.  
Option  
Description  
1/4-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
hHS 120 fps  
(640×480)  
Max. movie length*: 10 s (playback time: 40 s)  
Movie bitrate: 2.9 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 120 frames per second  
1/2-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
iHS 60 fps  
(1280×720)  
Max. movie length*: 30 s (playback time: 1 min)  
Movie bitrate: 6.1 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 60 frames per second  
2× speed fast motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
jHS 15 fps  
(1920×1080)  
Max. movie length*: 2 min (playback time: 1 min)  
Movie bitrate: 12.3 Mbps  
Frame rate: approx. 15 frames per second  
* The maximum recording time refers only to the section shot for slow motion or fast motion playback.  
The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. As a variable bitrate (VBR)  
system has been adopted, the movie bitrate varies automatically according to the subject so that  
more data is recorded per second for movies containing frequently moving subjects, thus  
increasing movie file size.  
B Notes on HS Movie Recording and Special Effects Mode Setting  
hHS 120 fps (640×480) for Movie options cannot be selected when Soft or Nostalgic sepia  
is selected for the special effects shooting mode.  
Even if you select hHS 120 fps (640×480) for another recording mode while Soft or  
Nostalgic sepia is selected for the special effects shooting mode, iHS 60 fps (1280×720) is  
automatically selected for Movie options when the mode dial is rotated to u.  
Open with HS Footage  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton Me(Movie) tab (A11) MOpen with HS footage  
Select whether or not to record slow motion or fast motion movies from the start  
of the recording when HS movies are recorded.  
Option  
Description  
On (default setting)  
HS movies are recorded when recording begins.  
Normal speed movies are recorded when recording begins. Press  
the kbutton to switch to HS movie recording at the point where  
the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback.  
Off  
E54  
         
The Movie Menu  
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS  
Movie)  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton Me(Movie) tab (A11) MMovie options  
HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies recorded using HS movie can be  
played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back  
in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed.  
1
Use the multi selector to select HS movie  
(E54), and press the kbutton.  
Movie options  
HD 1080p (1920×1080)  
HD 1080p (1920×1080)  
HD 720p (1280×720)  
iFrame 540 (960×540)  
Press the dbutton after changing the settings and  
return to the shooting screen.  
VGA (640×480)  
HS 120 fps (640×480)  
HS 60 fps (1280×720)  
2
Press the b(emovie-record) button to start  
recording.  
When the Open with HS footage (E54) in the movie  
menu is set to On, HS movies are recorded when  
recording begins.  
When the Open with HS footage (E54) in the movie  
menu is set to Off, normal speed movies are recorded  
when recording begins. Press the kbutton to switch to  
HS movie recording at the point where the camera  
should record for slow motion or fast motion playback.  
30s  
When recording HS  
movies  
If recording time for HS movies (E54) runs out or the  
the kbutton is pressed, the camera switches to normal  
speed movie recording. The camera switches between  
normal speed movie recording and HS movie recording  
each time the kbutton is pressed.  
During HS movie recording, the maximum movie  
length display changes and displays the amount of  
recording time available for HS movie recording.  
The movie options icon changes between HS movie  
recording and normal speed movie recording.  
22m 10s  
When recording normal  
speed movies  
3
Press the b(emovie-record) button to end recording.  
E55  
       
The Movie Menu  
B Notes on HS Movie  
The sound is not recorded.  
Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the b(emovie-record)  
button is pressed to start recording.  
C HS Movie  
Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second.  
When Movie options (E53) in the movie menu is set to hHS 120 fps (640×480) or iHS  
60 fps (1280×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded.  
When set to jHS 15 fps (1920×1080), movies that can be played back in fast motion at a speed  
two times faster than normal speed can be recorded.  
Portions recorded at hHS 120 fps (640×480):  
Movies are recorded for up to 10 seconds at high speed, and are played back in slow motion at a  
speed four times slower than normal speed.  
Recording  
Playback  
10 s  
40 s  
Slow motion playback  
(no sound)  
Portions recorded at jHS 15 fps (1920×1080):  
A movie of up to 2 minutes in length is recorded when shooting for the purpose of fast motion  
playback. Movies are played back two times faster than normal speed.  
Recording  
Playback  
2 min  
1 min  
Fast motion playback  
(no sound)  
E56  
The Movie Menu  
Autofocus Mode  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton Me(Movie) tab (A11)  
MAutofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E53).  
Option  
Description  
A Single AF  
(default  
Lock on the focus when the b(emovie-record) button is pressed  
to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the  
camera and the subject remains fairly consistent.  
setting)  
The camera focuses continuously during movie recording.  
Suitable for shooting when the distance between the camera and  
subject changes. The operation sound of when the camera focuses  
may be recorded. Setting to Single AF is recommended if the sound  
is noticeable.  
B Full-time AF  
Wind Noise Reduction  
Display the shooting screen Mdbutton Me(Movie) tab (A11)  
MWind noise reduction  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during normal speed movie recording  
Option  
Description  
The noise of wind blowing on the camera's built-in microphone is  
minimized during recording. This setting is suitable for recording  
in strong winds. Other sounds may become difficult to hear in  
playback mode.  
Y On  
kOff  
(default setting)  
Wind noise is not reduced.  
When On is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor during  
movie recording (A6).  
When HS movie recording is selected in Movie options, wind noise reduction  
cannot be used. The setting is fixed at Off.  
E57  
           
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
GPS Settings  
Press the dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11) MGPS options  
Option  
Description  
When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite, and  
Record GPS data  
positioning starts (A94).  
The default setting is Off.  
Signals from the GPS satellite are used to set the date and time of the  
camera’s internal clock (only when Record GPS data in GPS  
options of the GPS options menu is set to On). Check the positioning  
status before starting Synchronize.  
Synchronize  
A memory card is used to update the A-GPS (assist GPS) file. Using the  
Update A-GPS file latest A-GPS file can shorten the time needed for tracking of the  
position information.  
B Notes on Synchronize  
Date/time adjustment by Synchronize is set according to the time zone set in Time zone and  
date (A22, E67) of the setup menu. Check the time zone before setting Synchronize.  
The date/time set using Synchronize is not as accurate as radio clocks. Use Time zone and date  
in the setup menu to set the time if it is not accurate in Synchronize.  
E58  
         
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Updating the A-GPS File  
Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the  
file.  
http://nikonimglib.com/agps/index.html  
The A-GPS file for COOLPIX S9300 is only available from the website above.  
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2
Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website.  
Use a card reader or other devices to copy the downloaded file to the  
“NCFL” folder of the memory card.  
The “NCFL” folder is located directly under the memory card root directory. If the  
memory card does not have “NCFL” folder, create a new folder.  
3
4
5
Insert the memory card containing the copied file into the camera.  
Turn on the camera.  
Press the dbutton to display the GPS options menu, and use the  
multi selector to select GPS options.  
6
Select Update A-GPS file, and update the file.  
B Notes on Updating A-GPS File  
The A-GPS file is not enabled the first time positioning is performed after you purchase the  
camera. The file is enabled the second time positioning is performed.  
The validity period of the A-GPS file is seven days. The validity period can be checked on the  
update screen.  
Once the validity period of the A-GPS file has expired, tracking of the position information will not  
become faster. Updating of the A-GPS file before using the GPS feature is recommended.  
E59  
 
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location  
Name Information)  
Press the dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11) MPoints of interest (POI)  
This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information).  
Option  
Description  
When set to On, the location name information is recorded on the  
pictures to be shot (excluding movies).  
Embed POI  
The default setting is Off.  
When set to On, the location name information is displayed on the  
shooting screen or playback screen (A6, A8).  
If Embed POI was set to On when a picture was taken, the location  
name information for the picture is displayed on the playback screen.  
Display POI  
The default setting is Off.  
Set the display level of the location name information. A higher  
display level shows more detailed regional information.  
When set to level 1: country names are displayed.  
When set to levels 2 to 5: the information displayed varies depending on  
Level of detail  
the country.  
When set to level 6: landmark names (facilities) are displayed.  
If Update POI is selected during playback mode, the location name  
information recorded on the image can be changed. Select the image  
whose location name information you want to edit, before pressing  
the dbutton.  
When level 6 is selected, press the multi selector Jor Kto change the  
landmark name.  
Edit POI  
To change the POI information level, press the multi selector Hor I.  
If Remove POI is selected, the location name information recorded  
on the image is deleted.  
C POI Display  
If there is no location name information in the display level that was set, “---” is displayed.  
E60  
         
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information)  
Press the dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11) MCreate log  
When log recording starts, the measured tracking information for a certain  
duration is recorded until a preset time has elapsed.  
It is not possible to use the log data by simply recording it. To use the data,  
select End log and save it to a memory card.  
1
Use the multi selector to select Start log, and  
press the kbutton.  
Create log  
Start log  
End log  
2
Select the duration that the log will be  
recorded, and press the kbutton.  
Start log  
Log data for next 6 hours  
Log data for next 12 hours  
Log data for next 24 hours  
Log recording starts.  
The log data is recorded at one minute intervals until  
the preset time is reached.  
D is displayed on the screen during log recording.  
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1 1 4 0  
3
When log recording is completed, select End  
log in Create log in the GPS options menu,  
and press the kbutton.  
Create log  
Start log  
End log  
E61  
   
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
4
Select Save log, and press the kbutton.  
End log  
The log data is saved to a memory card.  
Save log  
Erase log  
B Notes on Log Recording  
If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded.  
Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during log  
recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends.  
Log recording ends due to the operation below, even when there is time remaining for log  
recording.  
- The USB cable is connected.  
- The battery is removed.  
- Record GPS data in GPS options is set to Off (same as when Reset all is performed).  
- The setting of the internal clock (time zone or date and time) is changed.  
Log recording is paused during the operations below.  
- During continuous shooting  
- During movie recording  
If time for log recording still remains even when the camera is turned off, log recording is  
continuously performed until the preset time has elapsed.  
The log data is temporarily stored in the camera. New logs cannot be recorded if the log data  
remains in the camera. After recording log data, save it to a memory card.  
A maximum of 36 log data events can be recorded in one day.  
A maximum of 100 log data events can be saved to a single memory card.  
C To Erase Log Data  
To erase the log data that is temporarily stored in the camera, select Erase log in step 4.  
To erase the log data that is stored in the memory card, press the lbutton in View log (E63).  
C Log Data  
Log data is NMEA format-compliant. However, display in all NMEA format-compliant software or on  
all NMEA format-compliant cameras is not guaranteed.  
E62  
 
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
View Log  
Press the dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11) MView log  
Confirm or delete the log data saved in the memory  
View log  
card using Create log (E61).  
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2012/05/26  
2012/05/25  
2012/05/24  
2012/05/22 [3]  
[2]  
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2012/05/22  
2012/05/22  
To Erase Log Data  
Press the lbutton and select either function.  
Selected log: The log data is erased.  
All logs: All log data stored on the memory card is erased.  
E63  
   
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Electronic Compass  
Press the dbutton Mz (GPS options) tab (A11) MElectronic compass  
Option  
Description  
When set to On, a compass is displayed on the shooting screen.  
The default setting is Off.  
The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on  
measured direction information.  
Compass display  
When the monitor faces upward, the compass indicator switches to  
a circle compass with a red arrow that points north.  
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-
Display style: north, east, south and west  
Display range: 16 cardinal points  
Correct the compass when the compass direction is not displayed  
correctly.  
When the screen shown on the right is  
displayed, swing the camera to draw a  
figure eight in the air while turning  
Compass correction  
Move camera in a figure eight  
your wrist to face the camera forward  
and backward, side to side, or up and  
down.  
Compass  
correction  
E64  
     
GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
B Notes on Using the Electronic Compass  
The electronic compass is not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards.  
Do not use the electronic compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized  
applications. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only.  
Direction may not be measured correctly near the following objects: magnets, metals, electrical  
motors, electrical home appliances or electrical power cables.  
Direction may not be measured correctly in the following places: in automobiles, trains, ships,  
airplanes, inside buildings or in underground malls  
Direction may not be measured correctly if the position information is not recorded.  
E65  
The Setup Menu  
Welcome Screen  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MWelcome screen  
Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the  
camera is turned on.  
Option  
Description  
None  
(default setting)  
Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the  
welcome screen.  
Display the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or  
playback screen.  
COOLPIX  
Select a picture taken to display as the welcome screen. Display the  
image selection screen, choose an image (E48), and press the k  
button to register it.  
Because the selected image is stored in the camera, the image  
appears in the welcome screen even if the original image is deleted.  
The following pictures cannot be registered.  
Select an image  
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-
Pictures taken with an Image mode (A71) of g 4608×2592  
Pictures reduced to 320 × 240 or smaller using small picture  
editing (E21) or crop (E22)  
-
-
Pictures taken with easy panorama  
Pictures taken using 3D photography  
E66  
         
The Setup Menu  
Time Zone and Date  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MTime zone and date  
Option  
Description  
Set the camera clock to the current date and time.  
Use the multi selector to set the date  
Date and time  
and time.  
D
15  
M
Y
2012  
Choose an item: Press Kor J  
05  
(selected in the following order: D  
(day) M (month) Y (year) ➝  
hour minute).  
Date and time  
15  
10  
Set the contents: Press Hor I. Date  
and time can also be set by rotating  
the multi selector.  
Edit  
Finish setting: Choose minute and press the kbutton or K.  
Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed  
(Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year).  
w Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving can be  
enabled or disabled.  
When x travel destination is registered, the time difference (E69)  
from the w home time zone is automatically calculated and the local  
date and time are recorded. Useful when traveling.  
Date format  
Time zone  
E67  
           
The Setup Menu  
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
2
3
4
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone,  
Time zone and date  
15/05/2012 15:30  
and press the kbutton.  
The Time zone screen is displayed.  
London, Casablanca  
Date and time  
Date format  
Time zone  
Choose x Travel destination and press the  
kbutton.  
Time zone  
Tokyo, Seoul  
The date and time displayed on the monitor change  
according to the region currently selected.  
16/05/2012 0:30  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Press K.  
Time zone  
Tokyo, Seoul  
16/05/2012 0:30  
The time zone selection screen is displayed.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination  
(Time zone).  
Time difference  
10:30  
-5:00  
The time difference between home and the travel  
destination is displayed.  
When using the camera in an area where daylight saving  
time is in effect, turn on the daylight saving setting with  
H. When set to on, the W icon is displayed on the top  
of the monitor and the clock advances by one hour. To  
turn off, press I.  
EDT:  
New York  
Toronto  
Lima  
Back  
Time zone  
Press the kbutton to register the travel destination  
time zone.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the  
Z icon is displayed on the monitor when the camera is  
in shooting mode.  
EDT:New York  
Toronto, Lima  
15/05/2012 10:30  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
C w Home Time Zone  
To switch to the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and press the kbutton.  
To change the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and perform the same  
procedure as for x Travel destination to set the home time zone.  
E68  
   
The Setup Menu  
C Time Zones  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date.  
UTC +/-  
-11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/-  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
-10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,  
Kuwait, Manama  
-9  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles,  
Seattle, Vancouver  
-8  
-7  
-6  
+4  
+5  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
New Delhi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix  
CST (CDT): Chicago,  
Houston, Mexico City  
+5.5  
EST (EDT): New York,  
Toronto, Lima  
-5  
-4.5  
-4  
+6  
+7  
+8  
Colombo, Dhaka  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Caracas  
Beijing, Hong Kong,  
Singapore  
Manaus  
-3  
-2  
-1  
0
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
Tokyo, Seoul  
+10  
+11  
+12  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
Auckland, Fiji  
London, Casablanca  
E69  
     
The Setup Menu  
Monitor Settings  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MMonitor settings  
Option  
Photo info  
Description  
Select information displayed on the monitor during shooting and  
playback modes.  
On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately  
after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen.  
Off: Picture is not displayed immediately after shooting.  
Image review  
Brightness  
Choose from five settings to select the monitor brightness. The  
default setting is 3.  
Photo info  
Select whether or not the photo information is displayed on the monitor.  
See “The Monitor” (A6) for more information on indicators displayed on the  
monitor.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
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Show info  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
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Auto info  
(default  
setting)  
The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are  
performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide info. The  
information is displayed again when an operation is performed.  
Hide info  
E70  
             
The Setup Menu  
Playback mode  
Shooting mode  
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Framing  
grid+auto  
info  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
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132  
In addition to information shown with The same information as in Auto info  
Auto info above, a framing grid is  
displayed to help frame pictures.  
It is not displayed while recording  
movies.  
is displayed.  
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Movie  
frame+auto  
info  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
4
132  
In addition to information shown with The same information as in Auto info  
Auto info above, the movie frame is is displayed.  
displayed before recording movies.  
E71  
   
The Setup Menu  
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MPrint date  
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 (E44).  
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Option  
Date  
Date and time  
Description  
The date is imprinted on pictures.  
The date and time are imprinted on pictures.  
f
S
kOff (default setting) The date and time are not imprinted on pictures.  
The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (A6).  
B Notes on Print Date  
Imprinted dates cannot be deleted from the image, nor can dates be imprinted after the picture  
has been taken.  
Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations.  
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-
-
When the scene mode (A38) is set to Night landscape (with Hand-held selected), Night  
portrait (with Hand-held selected), Easy panorama or 3D photography  
When Continuous in continuous shooting mode (A53) is set to Pre-shooting cache,  
Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps  
During movie recording  
Dates imprinted with Image mode (A71) setting of O640×480 may be difficult to read. Set  
the image mode to q1600×1200 or higher.  
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Time zone and date option  
C Print date and Print order  
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and  
shooting information, the date and information can be printed on pictures without the date and  
time being imprinted on them with Print date, using options in the Print order menu (E43).  
E72  
   
The Setup Menu  
Vibration Reduction  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MVibration reduction  
Option  
On  
Description  
Compensate camera shake that commonly occurs when  
shooting at the telephoto zoom position or slow shutter speed.  
Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as  
well as when shooting still images.  
g
(default setting)  
k
Off  
Vibration Reduction is not enabled.  
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibration reduction to Off.  
When On is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor (A6).  
B Notes on Vibration Reduction  
After the power is turned on or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode, wait until  
the display stabilizes before shooting.  
Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed on the monitor  
immediately after shooting may appear blurry.  
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some  
situations.  
When the j(Night landscape) or Night portrait scene mode is set to Tripod, vibration  
reduction is turned Off.  
E73  
   
The Setup Menu  
Motion Detection  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MMotion detection  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject  
movement when shooting still pictures.  
Option  
Description  
If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera  
shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is  
increased to reduce their effects.  
However, motion detection does not function in the following  
situations.  
When the flash fires  
When ISO sensitivity is set to other than Auto  
When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking  
In the following scene modes:  
- j(Night landscape)  
Auto  
(default setting)  
U
- W (Backlighting)  
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sports  
Night portrait  
Dusk/dawn  
Museum  
Fireworks show  
Easy panorama  
Pet portrait  
3D photography  
In C(continuous) shooting mode  
k
Off  
Motion detection is not enabled.  
When Auto is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor (A6).  
The motion detection icon lights in green when the camera detects any vibration  
and increases the shutter speed.  
B Notes on Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to completely reduce effects of camera shake and subject  
movement in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The pictures taken may become grainy.  
E74  
   
The Setup Menu  
AF Assist  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MAF assist  
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the  
lighting is dim.  
Option  
Description  
AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim.  
The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the  
maximum wide-angle position and about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the  
maximum telephoto position.  
Auto (default setting)  
For some focus areas and scene modes such as Museum  
(A46), Pet portrait (A48), AF-assist illuminator does not  
turn on even if Auto is set.  
AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable  
to focus if lighting is dim.  
Off  
E75  
   
The Setup Menu  
Digital Zoom  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MDigital zoom  
Enable or disable the digital zoom.  
Option  
On (default setting)  
Off  
Description  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom  
position, rotating and holding the zoom control toward g(i)  
triggers the digital zoom (A27).  
The digital zoom is not activated.  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used with the following shooting modes.  
- When the scene mode is x(Scene auto selector), Portrait, Night portrait, j(Night  
landscape), o(Backlighting) with HDR set to On, Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or 3D  
photography.  
- Smart portrait mode  
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be  
Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information.  
When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering automatically switches to Center-weighted, or to  
spot metering (where the center of the frame is metered).  
E76  
   
The Setup Menu  
Sound Settings  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MSound settings  
Adjust the following sound settings.  
Option  
Description  
Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off.  
Setting beep (beep sounds once when the settings are  
completed)  
Button sound  
Focus beep (beep sounds twice when the camera focuses on  
the subject)  
Error beep (beep sounds three times when an error is detected)  
Start-up sounds  
Choose whether to set the shutter sound to On (default setting)  
or Off.  
Shutter sound  
B Notes on Sound Settings  
The button sound and shutter sound are disabled in Pet portrait scene mode.  
The shutter sound is disabled in continuous shooting mode.  
The shutter sound is disabled during movie recording.  
Auto Off  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MAuto off  
If no operations are performed for a certain period while the camera is on, the  
monitor is turned off to save power and the camera enters standby mode (A21).  
This option sets the amount of time allowed to elapse before the camera enters  
standby mode.  
Choose from 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min and 30 min.  
C Auto Off Setting  
In the following situations, the time taken for the camera to enter standby mode is fixed.  
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-
-
When menus are displayed: three minutes  
During slide show playback: maximum of 30 minutes  
When the AC Adapter EH-62F is connected: 30 minutes  
The camera does not enter standby mode when transferring images using the Eye-Fi card.  
E77  
             
The Setup Menu  
Format Memory/Format Card  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MFormat memory/Format card  
Format the internal memory or a memory card.  
Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or  
memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer  
important pictures to a computer before formatting.  
Formatting the Internal Memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The  
Format memory option is displayed on the setup menu.  
Formatting Memory Cards  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the memory card can be formatted.  
The Format card option is displayed on the setup menu.  
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory card  
Do not turn off the camera or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure  
to format it with this camera.  
When formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card, album icons (  
their default icons (number icon).  
E12) are reset to  
Language  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MLanguage  
Choose one of 29 languages for displaying the camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Vietnamese  
Turkish  
Danish  
German  
Norwegian  
Ukrainian  
(default  
setting)  
Polish  
Arabic  
Brazilian  
Portuguese  
Simplified  
Chinese  
Spanish  
Greek  
Traditional  
Chinese  
Portuguese  
French  
Russian  
Japanese  
Korean  
Thai  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Romanian  
Finnish  
Swedish  
Hindi  
E78  
         
The Setup Menu  
TV Settings  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MTV settings  
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.  
Option  
Video mode  
Description  
Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in  
accordance with your TV.  
Select a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default  
setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is set, the output  
resolution that is best suited to the connected TV is selected  
automatically from 480p, 720p or 1080i.  
HDMI  
Select whether or not the camera receives signals from a TV  
when a TV that conforms to the HDMI-CEC standard is  
connected with an HDMI cable. When set to On (default setting),  
the television remote control can be used to operate the camera  
during playback.  
(E24) for more information.  
HDMI device control  
HDMI 3D output  
Set the method used to output 3D pictures to HDMI devices.  
Select On (default setting) to three-dimensionally play back 3D  
pictures taken with this camera on a TV or monitor that is  
connected via HDMI.  
C HDMI and HDMI-CEC  
“HDMI” is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is one type of multimedia  
interface.  
“HDMI-CEC” is an abbreviation of HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control, which enables operations to  
be linked between compatible devices.  
E79  
                 
The Setup Menu  
Charge by Computer  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MCharge by computer  
Select whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the  
camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A82).  
Option  
Description  
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running,  
the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged  
using power supplied by the computer.  
Auto (default setting)  
The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the  
camera is connected to a computer.  
Off  
B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the  
PictBridge standard.  
When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct  
connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed on the  
monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and  
disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the  
printer.  
B Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer  
The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a  
computer before the camera’s display language and date and time have been set (A22). If the  
camera’s clock battery (A23) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the  
battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case,  
use the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (A16) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date  
and time.  
If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.  
If the computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may be  
turned off.  
When disconnecting the camera from the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
It may take longer to charge the battery with connection to a computer than with charging using  
the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the  
battery is charging.  
When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as  
Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of  
charging the battery, exit the application.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes  
after the battery has finished charging.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be  
impossible to charge the battery using a computer connection while it is inserted into the camera.  
E80  
   
The Setup Menu  
C The Charge Lamp  
The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer.  
Option  
Description  
Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging.  
Battery not charging.  
If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off  
while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge  
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to  
35°C (41°F to 95°F).  
The USB cable is not connected correctly, or the battery is  
faulty. Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly and  
replace the battery if necessary.  
Flashes quickly (green)  
The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power.  
Wake up the computer.  
The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot  
supply power to the camera, due to the computer’s settings or  
its specifications.  
E81  
 
The Setup Menu  
Blink Warning  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MBlink warning  
Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection  
(A75) in the following shooting modes.  
A(Auto) mode (when Face priority (E37) is selected for AF area mode)  
In the following scene modes:  
- x(Scene auto selector) (A39)  
-
-
Portrait (A42)  
Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) (A43)  
Option  
Description  
The Did someone blink? screen is displayed on the monitor if  
the camera detects that a human subject may have closed the  
eyes immediately after taking a picture using face detection. The  
face of the human subject that may have closed his/her eyes is  
framed by a yellow border. You can check the picture taken and  
determine if you need to take the picture again.  
On  
Off (default setting)  
The camera does not detect blinks.  
The Did someone blink? Screen  
To zoom in the face for which blinking was detected,  
rotate the zoom control toward g(i). To return to  
full-frame playback mode, rotate the zoom control  
toward f(h).  
Did someone blink?  
When the camera detects that one or more human  
subjects have closed their eyes, press Jor Kduring  
playback zoom to display other faces.  
Exit  
Press the lbutton to delete the picture taken.  
Press the kbutton or the shutter-release button to return to shooting screen.  
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically  
returns to the shooting screen.  
E82  
   
The Setup Menu  
Eye-Fi Upload  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MEye-Fi upload  
Option  
Description  
Upload images created by the camera to a preselected  
Enable  
Disable  
destination.  
Images will not be uploaded.  
(default setting)  
B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards  
Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.  
Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.  
Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of  
malfunction, contact the card manufacturer.  
The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi  
functions.  
The camera is not compatible with the endless memory function. When it is set on a computer,  
disable the function. If the endless memory function is enabled, the number of pictures taken may  
not be displayed correctly.  
Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless  
devices.  
Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time.  
C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator  
The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor (A6).  
w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.  
x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.  
x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.  
y: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload.  
z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.  
C Supported Eye-Fi Cards  
As of November 2011, the following Eye-Fi cards can be used. Be sure that Eye-Fi card firmware has  
been updated to the latest version.  
Eye-Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB  
Eye-Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB  
Eye-Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB  
E83  
   
The Setup Menu  
Filmstrip  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MFilmstrip  
Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the  
multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (A30).  
Option  
Description  
Image thumbnails are displayed at  
the bottom of the monitor when  
you rotate the multi selector  
quickly while viewing an image in  
full-frame playback mode.  
On  
You can view thumbnails of  
10 10  
previous and subsequent images,  
and select an image.  
While the filmstrip is displayed, you  
can hide it by pressing the kbutton.  
Off (default setting)  
Disables the filmstrip.  
B Note on Filmstrip Display  
In order to display the filmstrip, at least ten images must be saved in the camera’s internal memory  
or on the memory card.  
For favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date playback mode, the selected album, category, or  
shooting date must have at least ten images.  
Reset All  
Press the dbutton Mztab (A11) MReset all  
When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values.  
Basic Shooting Functions  
Option  
Default value  
Flash mode (A60)  
Self-timer (A63)  
Macro mode (A64)  
Auto  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
0.0  
Creative slider adjustment (A65)  
Exposure compensation (A68)  
E84  
       
The Setup Menu  
Shooting Menu/Continuous Shooting Menu  
Option  
Default value  
P4608×3456  
Auto  
Image mode (A71)  
White balance (E33)  
Metering (E35)  
Matrix  
Continuous (A55)  
ISO sensitivity (E36)  
AF area mode (E37)  
Autofocus mode (E40)  
Continuous H  
Auto  
Face priority  
Single AF  
Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene menu (A38)  
Portrait  
Night portrait (A43)  
Tripod  
Hue adjustment in Food mode (A45)  
Easy panorama (A47)  
Center  
Normal (180°)  
Pet portrait auto release: ON  
Continuous: Continuous  
Pet portrait (A48)  
Night landscape Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Night landscape (A40)  
Hand-held  
Backlighting Menu  
Option  
Default value  
HDR (A41)  
Off  
Smart Portrait Menu  
Option  
Skin softening (E41)  
Smile timer (E41)  
Default value  
Normal  
On  
Blink proof (E42)  
Off  
E85  
The Setup Menu  
Special Effects Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Default value  
Special effects (A57)  
Soft  
Movie Menu  
Option  
Movie options (E53)  
dHD 1080pP(1920×1080)  
Open with HS footage (E54)  
Autofocus mode (E57)  
Wind noise reduction (E57)  
On  
Single AF  
Off  
GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Option  
Record GPS data (E58)  
Embed POI (E60)  
Default value  
Off  
Off  
Display POI (E60)  
Off  
Level of detail (E60)  
Level 6 (detailed)  
Log data for next 24 hours  
Off  
Log recording duration (E61)  
Compass display (E64)  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Welcome screen (E66)  
Photo info (E70)  
Default value  
None  
Auto info  
On  
Image review (E70)  
Brightness (E70)  
3
Print date (E72)  
Off  
Vibration reduction (E73)  
Motion detection (E74)  
AF assist (E75)  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (E76)  
Button sound (E77)  
Shutter sound (E77)  
Auto off (E77)  
On  
On  
1 min  
Auto  
On  
HDMI (E79)  
HDMI device control (E79)  
E86  
The Setup Menu  
Default value  
Option  
HDMI 3D output (E79)  
On  
Charge by computer (E80)  
Blink warning (E82)  
Eye-Fi upload (E83)  
Filmstrip (E84)  
Auto  
Off  
Disable  
Off  
Others  
Option  
Paper size (E27, E28)  
Default value  
Default  
3 s  
Frame intvl for Slide show (E46)  
Sequence Display Options (E52)  
Key picture only  
Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E89) in the memory.  
After resetting, numbering continues from the lowest number available in the  
internal memory or the memory card. If Reset all is performed after all pictures  
are deleted from the internal memory or memory card (A32), the file numbers  
for the next pictures taken start from 0001.  
The following settings remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed.  
-
-
Shooting menu: Preset manual data for White balance (E34)  
Playback menu: Favorite pictures content (E9), and Choose key picture  
-
Setup menu: Time zone and date (E67), Language (E78) and Video  
mode (E79) in TV settings  
E87  
The Setup Menu  
Firmware Version  
Press the dbutton (A11) Mztab MFirmware version  
Displays the current camera firmware version.  
COOLPIX S9300 Ver.X.X  
Back  
E88  
   
File and Folder Names  
Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier  
(not displayed on camera monitor)  
Extension  
(signifies the file type)  
Still pictures  
Movies  
.JPG  
Original still pictures (voice  
memo attachment  
included), movies  
DSCN  
.MOV  
.WAV  
.MPO  
Voice memos  
3D pictures  
Small copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
SSCN  
RSCN  
Cropped copies (voice  
memo attachment included)  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Pictures created with picture  
editing other than cropping  
and small picture and  
attached voice memos,  
movies created with movie  
editing  
FSCN  
A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming  
convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g., “100NIKON”). If there are 200 files in  
a folder, a new folder is created. (For example, the folder name following  
“100NIKON” becomes “101NIKON.”) A new folder is also created when the file  
numbers in a folder reach 9999. The next file number is set automatically to  
“0001.”  
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture  
to which the voice memo is attached.  
When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or  
memory card (E51), the file naming conventions are as follows:  
-
Selected images:  
Files copied using selected images are copied to the current folder (or to the  
folder used for subsequent pictures), where they are assigned file numbers in  
ascending order following the largest file number in memory.  
All images:  
-
Files copied using all images, along with their folder, are copied together.  
Folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, following the largest folder  
number on the destination medium.  
File names are not changed.  
E89  
                         
File and Folder Names  
When the current folder is numbered 999, if there are 200 files in the folder or if  
a file is numbered 9999, no further pictures can be shot until the internal  
memory or memory card is formatted (E78), or a new memory card is  
inserted.  
E90  
Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable  
battery  
1
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Charging AC  
adapter  
1, 2  
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
Battery Charger MH-65  
Battery charger  
(Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx.  
2 hours 30 minutes)  
AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown)  
1
2
3
AC adapter  
Properly align the power connector cord in the power connector  
groove, and then insert the AC adapter. Before closing the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover, properly align the power  
connector cord in the battery chamber groove.  
If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be  
damaged when the cover is closed.  
1
USB cable  
USB Cable UC-E6  
1
Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP16  
1
Included with the camera at the time of purchase. (See “Confirming the Package  
Contents“ (Aii) for more information.)  
When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as  
necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
2
See our websites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the  
COOLPIX S9300/S9200.  
E91  
                     
Error Messages  
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings 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.  
Battery exhausted.  
Charge or replace the battery.  
Battery exhausted.  
Battery temperature is high.  
Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before  
resuming use. Five seconds after this message appears, the  
monitor is turned off, and the power-on lamp and the flash  
lamp flash quickly. After the lamps flash for three minutes, the  
camera turns off automatically, but you can also press the  
power switch to turn it off manually.  
Battery temperature  
high  
Inside of the camera has become hot. The camera turns off  
automatically.  
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled  
and then turn it on again.  
The camera will turn  
off to prevent  
overheating.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Q
(flashes red)  
Refocus.  
Use focus lock.  
Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is  
complete.  
Wait until message clears from display automatically when  
recording is complete.  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
Memory card is write Write-protect switch of the memory card is in “lock” position.  
protected.  
Slide the write-protect switch to “write” position.  
Write-protect switch of Eye-Fi card is in “lock” position.  
Slide the write-protect switch to “write” position.  
Not available if Eye-Fi  
card is locked.  
Error accessing Eye-Fi card.  
Use an approved card.  
Check that the terminal is clean.  
Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
Error accessing memory card.  
Use an approved card.  
Check that the terminal is clean.  
Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
read.  
E92  
   
Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera.  
Card is not formatted. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted.  
A
Format card?  
Yes  
No  
If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No,  
and backup the data to a computer before formatting the  
memory card. To format the memory card, select Yes and press  
the kbutton.  
Memory card is full.  
Change the image mode.  
Delete pictures and movies.  
Replace memory card.  
Remove memory card and use internal memory.  
Out of memory.  
Error occurred while recording picture.  
Format the internal memory or memory card.  
Camera has run out of file numbers.  
Replace the memory card, or format the internal memory/  
memory card.  
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.  
There is insufficient space to save a copy.  
Delete pictures from destination.  
Album is full. No  
further pictures can  
be added.  
Two hundred pictures have already been added to the album.  
Remove pictures from the album  
Add the picture to another album  
A blink was detected Someone may have had their eyes closed when the picture was  
in the picture just  
taken.  
taken.  
Check the picture in playback mode.  
Unable to create  
panorama.  
Cannot perform easy panorama shooting.  
Easy panorama shooting may not be available in the following  
situations.  
Unable to create  
panorama. Pan the  
camera in one  
When shooting has not finished after a certain period of time E2  
direction only.  
When the camera movement speed is too fast  
When the camera is not straight relative to the panorama  
direction  
Unable to create  
panorama. Pan the  
camera more slowly.  
Failed to shoot the first image for 3D photography.  
Try shooting again.  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject is  
moving, dark or low in contrast, the picture may not be taken.  
Shooting failed  
E93  
Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
When taking 3D pictures, the second shot could not be  
successfully taken after the first shot.  
Try shooting again. After taking the first shot, move the  
camera horizontally and frame the subject so that it is aligned  
with the guide.  
Failed to take second  
shot  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject  
moves or the subject is dark or low in contrast, the second  
shot may not be taken.  
Failed to save the 3D pictures.  
Try shooting again.  
Delete unnecessary pictures.  
Depending on the subject or the shooting conditions, such  
as when the subject moves or the subject is dark or low in  
contrast, 3D pictures may not be created, resulting in failure  
to save them.  
Failed to save 3D  
image  
A voice memo cannot be attached to this file.  
Sound file cannot be  
saved.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Select a picture taken with this camera.  
Cannot edit selected picture.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
Confirm the conditions that are required for editing.  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
Time out error while recording movie.  
Choose memory card with faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie.  
No pictures in the internal memory or memory card.  
To view the pictures stored in the internal memory, remove 18  
Memory contains no  
images.  
the memory card.  
To copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card,  
press the dbutton and select Copy from the playback  
menu.  
File contains no  
image data.  
File not created with COOLPIX S9300/S9200.  
File cannot be viewed on this camera.  
View file using the computer or any other devices which was  
used to create or edit this file.  
This file cannot be  
played back.  
All images are hidden. No images available for a slide show.  
This image cannot be Picture is protected.  
deleted.  
Disable protection.  
Travel destination is in  
the current time zone.  
Destination in same time zone as home.  
Mode dial is between two modes.  
Mode dial is not in  
the proper position. Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.  
COOLPIX S9300 only  
Could not obtain GPS  
The camera clock is not set correctly.  
data.  
Change the location or time and determine the location again.  
E94  
Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
COOLPIX S9300 only  
An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found in the memory  
card.  
Check the following items.  
No A-GPS file found  
on card  
Whether the memory card is inserted  
Whether the A-GPS file is stored in the memory card  
Whether the A-GPS file saved in a memory card is more  
recent than the A-GPS file saved in the camera  
Whether the A-GPS file is still valid  
COOLPIX S9300 only  
Unable to update A-GPS file.  
The A-GPS file may be corrupted. Download the file from the  
website once more.  
Update failed  
A memory card is not inserted.  
Insert a memory card.  
COOLPIX S9300 only  
100 log data events have already been saved or 36 log data  
events have been saved for one day.  
Cannot save to card  
Delete log data that is no longer required from a memory card  
or replace the memory card with a new one.  
COOLPIX S9300 only  
Unable to correct the electronic compass correctly.  
Swing the camera to draw a figure eight in the air outdoors  
while turning your wrist to face the camera forward and  
backward, side to side, or up and down.  
Unable to correct  
compass  
Flash is not fully  
raised.  
Flash is being held down by a finger or another object.  
Do not hold down the flash.  
Lens is not operating properly.  
Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact  
retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Lens error  
Communications  
error  
Error occurred during communication with printer.  
Turn off camera and reconnect the USB cable.  
Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.  
Turn off camera, remove and reinsert battery, and turn on  
camera. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized  
service representative.  
System error  
Printer error  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and  
press the kbutton to resume printing.*  
Specified size of paper is not loaded.  
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the  
kbutton to resume printing.*  
Printer error: check  
paper  
E95  
Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
Paper has jammed in the printer.  
Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k  
button to resume printing.*  
A
Printer error: paper  
jam  
No paper is loaded in the printer.  
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the  
kbutton to resume printing.*  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
Ink error  
Printer error: check  
ink  
Check ink, select Resume and press the kbutton to resume  
*
printing.  
Ink cartridge is empty.  
Printer error: out of  
ink  
Replace ink cartridge, select Resume and press the kbutton  
*
to resume printing.  
Printer error: file  
corrupt  
An error caused by the image file has occurred.  
Select Cancel and press the kbutton to cancel printing.  
*
See the instruction manual provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
E96  
Technical Notes and Index  
Caring for the Products .............................................F2  
The Camera.............................................................................................................F2  
The Battery..............................................................................................................F3  
Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................................F4  
The Memory Cards...............................................................................................F5  
Caring for the Camera ...............................................F6  
Cleaning...................................................................................................................F6  
Storage.....................................................................................................................F6  
DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only) ....................................F7  
Troubleshooting......................................................F11  
Specifications...........................................................F19  
Supported Standards....................................................................................... F22  
Index.........................................................................F23  
F1  
   
Technical Notes and Index  
Caring for the Products  
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” (Avi to Aviii)  
thoroughly before using the products.  
B Keep Dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Do Not Drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These  
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or  
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes  
or mouth.  
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods  
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or  
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white  
blur effect in photographs.  
B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card,  
or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source  
or the Memory Card  
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
F2  
     
Caring for the Products  
B Notes on the Monitor  
Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99%  
of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these  
displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is  
not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.  
Images on the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.  
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
The Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii)  
thoroughly before using the battery.  
Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the  
battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged  
as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a  
fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.  
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C  
(104°F).  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to  
95°F) before use.  
When the battery temperature is between 45°C and 60°C (113°F and 140°F), the  
chargeable capacity may decrease.  
The battery is not charged at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above  
60°C (140°F).  
Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool  
before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the  
battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.  
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the  
battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather.  
Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed,  
a cold battery may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should  
the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before  
use.  
F3  
   
Caring for the Products  
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 battery should be stored in a cool location  
with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the  
battery in hot or extremely cold locations.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not  
being used. When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the  
battery even when not in use. This may result in excessive draining of the  
battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera on or off while the  
battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. When the battery level is  
low, be sure to charge the battery before using it.  
Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it  
before returning it to storage.  
After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger, attach the  
included terminal cover to the battery and store it in a cool place.  
A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used  
at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase  
a new EN-EL12 battery.  
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a  
valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local  
regulations.  
Charging AC Adapter  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii)  
thoroughly before using the Charging AC Adapter.  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices. Do  
not use with another make or model of device.  
The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When  
using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as  
necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel  
agency.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter  
other than Charging AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
F4  
   
Caring for the Products  
The Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A19).  
Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when  
you use the memory card.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
When a memory card that has been used in another device is used for the first  
time, be sure to format it with this camera.  
When a new memory card is used, it is recommended to format it with this  
camera first.  
Formatting permanently deletes all data in the memory card. Be sure to transfer  
important pictures to a computer before formatting.  
If the error message “Card is not formatted. Format card?” is displayed when you  
insert a memory card into this camera, the memory card must be formatted. If  
the memory card contains images you wish to keep, select No and save those  
images on your computer before formatting the memory card. To format the  
card, select Yes and press the kbutton.  
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to  
or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the  
memory card:  
-
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove the battery or  
memory card.  
-
-
Turn off the camera  
Disconnect the AC adapter  
F5  
   
Caring for the Camera  
Cleaning  
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower  
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is  
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints,  
oily substances, or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, carefully  
wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral  
motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges. Do  
not wipe the lens forcibly or with a hard material. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in damage or trouble. If this fails, clean the lens using a  
cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.  
Lens  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oily substances or  
other stains, carefully wipe the monitor with a dry soft cloth or eyewear  
cleaning cloth. Do not wipe the monitor forcibly or with a hard material. Failure  
to observe this precaution could result in damage or trouble.  
Monitor  
Body  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry  
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty  
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened  
with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the  
camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.  
Do not use volatile organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, chemical  
detergents, anticorrosive agents, or anti-fogging agents.  
Storage  
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not  
store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following  
locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as  
televisions or radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.  
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera  
away again.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings given in “The Battery” (F3) of “Caring for  
the Products” to store the battery.  
F6  
           
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
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F7  
   
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F8  
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
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Location name data for Japan  
© 2011 ZENRIN CO., LTD.. All rights reserved.  
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Croatia  
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Estonia  
Latvia  
Lithuania  
Moldova  
Poland  
Slovenia  
Ukraine  
© EuroGeographics  
France  
source: © IGN France - BD TOPO  
®
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Norway  
Portugal  
Spain  
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Source: IgeoE - Portugal  
Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG  
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F9  
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Switzerland  
Canada  
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This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian  
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®
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®
®
Martinique  
Mexico  
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Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía)  
F10  
Troubleshooting  
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems  
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.  
See “Error Messages” (E92) for more information.  
Power, Display, Settings Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The battery  
inserted in the  
camera cannot be  
charged.  
Confirm all connections.  
Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. 102, E80  
When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,  
battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.  
When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,  
battery charging stops when the computer is suspended  
(sleeping), and the camera may turn off.  
The battery cannot  
be charged by  
connecting the  
camera to a  
computer.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and status,  
charging the battery inserted in the camera may not be  
possible via computer connection.  
Battery is exhausted.  
The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an  
electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.  
Camera cannot be  
turned on.  
Battery is exhausted.  
If no operations are performed for a while, camera has turned 21  
off automatically by auto off to save power.  
The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected 16  
while the camera is on.  
Camera turns off  
without warning.  
The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a  
computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable. E26  
Inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off  
until the inside of the camera has cooled.  
At low temperatures, the camera and the battery may not  
function normally.  
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch,  
shutter-release button, cbutton or b(emovie-record)  
button, or rotate the mode dial.  
Monitor is blank.  
When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable or HDMI 82, E23  
cable.  
F11  
   
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
A
Monitor is hard to  
see.  
If the camera clock has not been set (“Date not set” indicator 22, 100,  
flashes during shooting), still pictures have a time stamp of  
“00/00/0000 00:00”; and movies are dated “01/01/12 00:00.” Set  
the correct date and time using Time zone and date in the  
setup menu.  
Date and time of  
recording are not  
correct.  
The camera clock is not as accurate as a normal clock, such as 100,  
watches. Check camera clock regularly against more accurate E67  
timepieces and reset as required.  
No information  
displayed in  
monitor.  
Hide info is selected for Photo info of Monitor settings in the 100,  
setup menu.  
Print date not  
available.  
Time zone and date has not been set.  
Date not  
appearing on  
pictures even  
when Print date is  
enabled.  
A shooting mode that does not support print date is selected. 100, E72  
Another function that is set now is restricting the print date.  
The date cannot be imprinted onto a movie.  
Screen for setting  
time zone and  
date is displayed  
when camera is  
turned on.  
Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their  
default values.  
Camera settings  
reset.  
Monitor is turned Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to  
off, and the power- cool down before resuming use. After the lamp flashes for three  
on lamp flashes  
quickly.  
minutes, the camera turns off automatically, but you can also  
press the power switch to turn it off manually.  
When functions such as movie recording or sending images  
using an Eye-Fi card are used for a long time, or when the camera  
Camera  
temperature rises. is used in a location with a high ambient temperature, the  
camera temperature may rise. This is not a malfunction.  
bElectronically Controlled Cameras  
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear on the monitor and  
the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a  
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,  
then turn the camera on again. Note that disconnecting the power source as  
described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded on the internal  
memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded  
is not affected. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
F12  
Troubleshooting  
Shooting Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.  
A
Cannot set to  
shooting mode.  
When camera is in playback mode, press the cbutton,  
shutter-release button or b(emovie-record) button.  
When menus are displayed, press the dbutton.  
Battery is exhausted.  
No picture can be  
taken.  
When flash lamp flashes slowly, flash is charging.  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject moves or  
the subject is dark or low in contrast, the second shot may not be  
taken or the 3D picture may not be saved.  
Cannot take 3D  
pictures  
Subject is too close to the camera. Try shooting with Macro  
mode, x(Scene auto selector) or Close-up scene mode.  
The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not  
perform well.  
Camera cannot  
focus.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Subject not in focus area when shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
Turn camera off and then on again.  
Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with  
repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is not a  
malfunction.  
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or  
recorded movies. However, when using Continuous H: 120 fps  
or HS 120 fps (640×480), the colored stripes may be seen in  
the captured images and recorded movies.  
Colored stripes  
appear on the  
monitor when  
shooting.  
Use flash.  
Use vibration reduction or motion detection.  
101,  
Pictures are  
blurred.  
Use D(Best Shot Selector).  
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self-timer for 63  
better results).  
Specify a higher ISO sensitivity setting and resume shooting. 37, E36  
Bright specks  
appear in pictures Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash to W(off ).  
shot using flash.  
F13  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
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.  
A
Flash does not fire.  
Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu.  
When x(Scene auto selector), j(Night landscape), o  
(Backlighting) with HDR set to On, Portrait, Night portrait,  
Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or 3D photography is  
selected in scene mode, the digital zoom cannot be used.  
When smart portrait mode is selected, the digital zoom cannot  
be used.  
The digital zoom is  
not available.  
Other functions that restrict the use of digital zoom are set.  
Image mode is  
not available.  
Another function that is set now is restricting Image mode.  
Off is selected for Shutter sound under Sound settings in 101,E77  
the setup menu.  
Sports, Museum or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode. 42, 46, 48  
No sound when  
shutter is released.  
Continuous shooting mode is selected.  
Other functions that restrict the use of the shutter sound are E77  
set.  
Do not block the speaker.  
AF-assist  
illuminator does  
not light.  
Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu. Even when Auto  
is set, AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the focus 101, E75  
area position or scene mode.  
Pictures appear  
smeared.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
Colors are  
unnatural.  
White balance or hue does not match light source.  
Ring-shaped or  
rainbow-colored  
When the subject is backlit or when shooting with an extremely  
bright light source in the display, such as in sunlight, ring-shaped  
bands are seen on or rainbow-colored bands may appear on the image.  
the screen or the Change the position of the light source or remove it from the  
shot image.  
display, and try shooting again.  
Randomly spaced As the subject is dark, shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity  
bright pixels  
(“noise”) appear in  
image.  
is too high.  
Use flash.  
Specify a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
Flash is set to W(off).  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Raise the ISO sensitivity.  
Subject is backlit. Select scene mode o(Backlighting), or set 41, 60  
the flash mode to X(fill flash).  
Pictures are too  
dark  
Pictures are too  
bright  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
F14  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When V(auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill flash with red-eye  
reduction” of the Night portrait scene mode is applied during  
shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be  
applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Set a flash mode other  
than V(auto with red-eye reduction), select a scene mode  
other than Night portrait, and resume shooting.  
Areas not affected  
by red-eye are also  
corrected.  
Skin softening may not produce the desired results depending 52  
on shooting conditions.  
Skin softening  
results are not as  
expected.  
For pictures with four or more faces, try using Skin softening 80,  
in the playback menu.  
It may take more time to save images in the following situations.  
When the noise reduction function is automatically activated  
when shooting in a dark location.  
When flash is set to V(auto with red-eye reduction)  
When taking pictures in the following scene modes.  
- Hand-held in j(Night landscape)  
- HDR set to other than Off in o(Backlighting)  
- Hand-held in Night portrait  
Saving images  
takes time.  
- Easy panorama  
When using continuous shooting  
Playback Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File was overwritten or renamed by computer or another  
make or model of camera.  
File cannot be  
played back.  
Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/  
S9200 cannot be played back.  
Pictures shot continuously with cameras other than COOLPIX  
S9300/S9200 cannot be played as a sequence.  
Check the Sequence display options setting.  
Cannot play a  
sequence.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or  
cropped copies of size 320 × 240 pixels or smaller.  
Playback zoom may not be available for pictures taken with  
cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200.  
3D pictures cannot be enlarged when the camera is  
connected via HDMI and they are played back in 3D.  
Cannot zoom in on  
picture.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Cannot record or  
play back voice  
memo.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken with  
cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200, and voice memos  
recorded by other cameras cannot be played back.  
Confirm the conditions that are required for editing pictures or 80,E16,  
Pictures and  
movies cannot be  
edited.  
movies.  
Pictures and movies taken with cameras other than COOLPIX  
S9300/S9200 cannot be edited.  
F15  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings 102,  
setup menu.  
Pictures not  
displayed on  
television.  
Cables are connected to both the HDMI mini connector and 82  
USB/audio video connector.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card.  
Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal  
memory.  
Album icons are  
reset to their  
default icons, or  
images added to Data saved in the internal memory or on the memory card may  
albums cannot be not be played back if overwritten by a computer.  
displayed in  
favorite pictures  
mode.  
The desired image was sorted to a category other than the  
category currently displayed.  
Images saved by cameras other than COOLPIX S9300/S9200  
and images copied using the Copy option cannot be  
displayed in auto sort mode.  
The saved images  
are not displayed  
in auto sort mode.  
Images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card  
may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
Up to 999 images and movies in total can be added to each  
category. If the desired category already contains 999 images  
or movies in total, new images or movies cannot be added.  
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Nikon Transfer 2  
does not start  
when camera is  
connected to a  
computer.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm that the operating system used is compatible with  
the camera.  
Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically.  
For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help  
information contained in ViewNX 2.  
The PictBridge  
startup screen is  
not displayed  
when the camera  
is connected to a  
printer.  
With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge startup  
screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print  
images when Auto is selected for the Charge by computer  
option in the setup menu. Set the Charge by computer option  
to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.  
102,  
Pictures to be  
printed are not  
displayed.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card.  
Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. 19  
Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed. E5  
F16  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following  
situations, even for PictBridge compatible printers. Use the  
printer to select paper size.  
Cannot select  
paper size with  
camera.  
The paper size selected using the camera is not compatible  
with the printer.  
A printer that automatically sets the paper size is being used.  
F17  
Troubleshooting  
GPS (COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The camera may not be able to identify the location in some 95  
shooting environments. To use the GPS feature, use the  
camera as much as possible in an open-air area.  
Unable to identify  
the location or it  
takes time to  
identify the  
When positioning for the first time, when positioning was  
unable to be performed for about two hours, or after the  
battery was changed, it takes a few minutes to obtain the  
positioning information.  
location.  
Unable to record  
position  
information on  
shot images.  
When z or y is displayed on the shooting screen, the position  
information is not recorded. Before shooting pictures, make sure 96  
that the camera is receiving a GPS signal at sufficient strength.  
Difference  
between the  
actual shooting  
location and  
The acquired position information may deviate in some shooting  
environments. When there is a significant difference in the  
signals from the GPS satellite, there could be a deviation of up to  
recorded position several hundred meters.  
information.  
An incorrect  
location name is  
recorded or the  
correct location  
name is not  
The desired landmark name is not registered or an incorrect  
landmark name is displayed.  
displayed.  
Check the following items.  
-
-
-
Whether the memory card is inserted  
Whether the A-GPS file is stored in the memory card  
Whether the A-GPS file saved in a memory card is more  
recent than the A-GPS file saved in the camera  
Whether the A-GPS file is still valid  
Unable to update  
the A-GPS file.  
-
The A-GPS file may be corrupted. Download the file from the E59  
website once more.  
Be sure that a memory card is inserted in the camera.  
Up to 36 log data events can be recorded in a day.  
Up to 100 log data events can be stored on a single memory E63  
card. Delete log data that is no longer required from a memory  
card or replace the memory card with a new one.  
Unable to save log  
data.  
F18  
Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S9300/S9200 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
16.0 million  
1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels  
18× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
4.5-81.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-450 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Focal length  
f/-number  
f/3.5-5.9  
Construction  
11 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements)  
Up to 4 (angle of view equivalent to that of an approx. 1800 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
×
Digital zoom  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Lens shift  
Contrast-detect AF  
[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ,  
[T]: Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) to ∞  
Macro mode: Approx. 4 cm (1.6 in.) (at a wide-angle zoom  
position) to ∞  
Focus range  
(from lens)  
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual  
with 99 focus areas, subject tracking  
7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD  
monitor with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness  
adjustment  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to  
actual picture)  
Storage  
Internal memory  
(COOLPIX S9300: approx. 26 MB)  
(COOLPIX S9200: approx. 25 MB)  
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card  
Media  
File system  
File formats  
DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, MPF compliant  
Still pictures: JPEG  
3D pictures: MPO  
Sound files (voice memo): WAV  
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)  
16 M (High) 4608×3456P  
16 M 4608×3456  
8 M 3264×2448  
Image size  
(pixels)  
4 M 2272×1704  
2 M 1600×1200  
VGA 640×480  
16:9 12M 4608×2592  
F19  
     
Specifications  
ISO sensitivity  
(Standard output  
sensitivity)  
ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600)  
Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400, 125 to 800)  
Exposure  
256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (when digital  
zoom is 2× or higher)  
Metering  
Programmed auto, motion detection, exposure compensation  
(-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)  
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter  
Exposure control  
Shutter  
1/2000 - 1 s  
1/4000 - 1/120 s (Continuous H: 120 fps)  
1/4000 - 1/60 s (Continuous H: 60 fps)  
4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Speed  
Aperture  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection mode  
Range  
2 (f/3.5, f/7 [W])  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Range (approx.)  
Duration of 2 or 10 seconds can be selected  
[W]: 0.5 to 5.1 m (1 ft 8 in. to 16 ft)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 1.5 to 3 m (5 ft to 9 ft 10 in.)  
Flash control  
Interface  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
HDMI output  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i  
Audio/video (AV) output; digital I/O (USB);  
HDMI Mini Connector (Type C) (HDMI output)  
I/O terminal  
16 cardinal points (position correction using 3-axis acceleration  
sensor, automatic correction for the deviated angle, and  
automatic offset adjustment  
Electronic compass  
(COOLPIX S9300 only)  
GPS  
Receiver frequency 1575.42 MHz (C/A code), geodetic system  
WGS 84  
(COOLPIX S9300 only)  
Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and  
Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,  
German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,  
Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian,  
Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese  
Supported languages  
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included)  
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)  
Power sources  
Charging time  
Approx. 3 hours 50 minutes (when using Charging AC Adapter  
EH-69P and when no charge remains)  
Still pictures : Approx. 200 shots  
1
Battery life  
(EN-EL12)  
2
Movies : Approx. 50 min. (HD 1080p P(1920×1080))  
Tripod socket  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
F20  
Specifications  
COOLPIX S9300  
108.7 × 62.3 × 30.6 mm (4.3 × 2.5 × 1.3 in.) (excluding projections)  
COOLPIX S9200  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
108.7 × 59.8 × 30.6 mm (4.3 × 2.4 × 1.3 in.) (excluding projections)  
COOLPIX S9300  
Approx. 215 g (7.6 oz.) (including battery and SD memory card)  
COOLPIX S9200  
Weight  
Approx. 209 g (7.4 oz.) (including battery and SD memory card)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Humidity  
85% and below (no condensation)  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable  
Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).  
Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life  
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 ( 2) °C (73 ( 4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash  
fired with every other shot, Image mode set to P4608×3456. Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
When recording a single movie, the maximum file size is 4 GB or the maximum recording  
time is 29 minutes, even when there is enough free space on the memory card.  
1
2
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)  
Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover)  
Weight  
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
Rated input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068-0.042 A  
Rated output  
DC 5.0 V, 550 mA  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug  
adapter)  
For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 59 × 63 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.5 in.)  
For Korea: Approx. 55 × 59 × 66.5 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.7 in.)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter)  
For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz)  
Weight  
B Specifications  
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.  
The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.  
F21  
Specifications  
Supported Standards  
DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital  
camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.  
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows  
pictures to be printed at a digital photo lab or with a household printer from  
print orders stored on the memory card.  
Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format  
for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard that allows information stored  
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are  
output from Exif-compliant printers.  
See the instruction manual of the printer for further details.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and  
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer  
without connecting the camera to a computer.  
F22  
       
Index  
Audio/video-in jack E23  
Auto 61  
Symbols  
Auto Mode 24, 36, E33  
Auto off 101, E77  
Auto sort mode 78, E13  
Auto with red-eye reduction 61, 62  
Autofocus 29, 64, 89  
Autofocus mode 37, E40  
AV cable 82, E23, E91  
kApply selection button 5, 10  
AAuto mode 24, 36, E33  
F Auto sort mode 78, E13  
oBacklighting 41  
CContinuous shooting mode 53, 55  
lDelete button 4, 5, 32, E50  
oExposure compensation 68  
hFavorite pictures mode 78, E9  
mFlash mode 60  
C List by date mode 78, E15  
pMacro mode 64  
dMenu button 4, 5, 11  
b(emovie-record) button 88  
jNight landscape 40  
cPlayback button 4, 5, 30  
iPlayback zoom 31  
xScene auto selector 39  
yScene mode 38  
nSelf-timer 63  
FSmart portrait mode 50  
uSpecial effects mode 57  
gTele 27  
hThumbnail playback 5, 31  
fWide 27  
.JPG E89  
B
Backlighting 41  
Battery chamber 3  
Battery charger 17, E91  
Battery latch 14  
Battery level 20  
Battery-chamber/memory card slotcover  
Beach Z 44  
Best shot selector 46, 56  
Black and white copy n 46  
Blink proof 51, E42  
Blink warning 102, E82  
Brightness 65, E70  
BSS 56  
Button sound 101, E77  
C
.MOV E89  
.MPO E89  
.WAV E89  
Calendar display 31  
Camera strap 12  
Charge by computer 102  
Charge lamp 16, 17  
Charging AC Adapter 16, E91  
Choose key picture 81, E52  
Close-up k 45  
Compression ratio 71  
Computer 82, 85  
Numerics  
3D photography s 49, E5  
A
AC adapter 17, 21, E91  
AF area mode 37, E37  
AF assist 101, E75  
Aperture value 28  
Applying digital filter effects E20  
Audio/video cable 82, E23, E91  
Continuous 53, 55, E36  
Continuous shooting menu 55  
Continuous shooting mode 53, E33  
F23  
   
Index  
Contrast E18  
Copy 81, E51  
Create log E61  
Creative slider 65  
Flash lamp 60  
Flash mode 60  
Focus 28, E37, E40  
Focus area E37  
Focus lock 76  
Folder name E89  
Food u 45  
Format the internal memory 101, E78  
Formatting a memory card 18, 101,  
Framing grid E71  
FSCN E89  
Full-frame playback 30  
Full-time AF 91, E57  
D
Date and time 22, E67  
Date display order 22, E67  
Date format E67  
Date imprint 23, 100, E72  
Daylight saving time 23, E68  
Delete 32, E8, E50  
Digital filter E20  
Digital zoom 27, 101, E76  
Direct print E25  
D-Lighting 80, E18  
DPOF printing E30  
DSCN E89  
G
GPS settings E58  
H
Dusk/dawn i 44  
HDMI 3D output E79  
HDMI device control E79  
HDMI mini connector 82, E23  
Help 38  
E
Easy panorama V 47, E2  
Editing movies E31  
Editing pictures E16  
Electronic compass E64  
Exposure compensation 65, 68  
Extension E89  
Histogram 30, 67  
HS footage 91  
HS movie E54, E55  
Hue 65  
Eye-Fi upload 102, E83  
F
I
Face priority 75, E37  
Fast motion E55  
Identifier E89  
Image copy E51  
Image mode 37, 71, 72  
Image selection screen E48  
Images E16  
Internal memory 19, 20, 30  
ISO sensitivity 26, 37, E36  
Favorite pictures 81, E9  
Favorite pictures mode 78, E9  
File and folder names E89  
File name E89  
File number E89  
Fill flash 61  
L
Filmstrip 102, E84  
Filter effects 80, E17, E20  
Fireworks show m 46  
Firmware version 102, E88  
Fixed auto range E36  
Flash 60  
Landscape c 42  
Language 102, E78  
Lens cover 2  
F24  
Index  
Li-ion rechargeable battery 14, 16,  
List by date mode 78, E15  
Lithium-ion type battery 14  
Playback button 4, 5  
Playback menu 80, E43  
Playback mode 30  
Playback modes 78  
Playback zoom 31  
Points of interest E60  
Portrait b 42  
Power switch/Power-on lamp 20, 21  
Preset manual E34  
Pre-shooting cache 55  
Print date 23, 100, E72  
Print order 80, E43, E44  
Print order option E44  
Printer 82, E25  
Printing E27, E28  
Protect 80, E47  
M
Macro 64  
Maximum movie length 88, 90  
Memory capacity 20  
Memory card 18, 19, 72  
Memory card slot 18  
Metering 37, E35  
Microphone 2, 81, E50  
Mode dial 2, 38  
Monitor 6, 8, F6  
Monitor brightness 100, E70  
Monitor settings 100, E70  
Motion detection 101, E74  
Movie frame E71  
Movie options 91, E53  
Movie playback 92  
Q
Quick retouch 80, E18  
R
Movie recording 88  
Multi selector 10, 59  
Multi-shot 16 56  
Rechargeable Li-ion battery 14, E91  
Recording slow motion movies E55  
Remove from favorites 81, E11  
Reset all 102, E84  
Museum l 46  
N
Rotary multi selector 10, 59  
Rotate image 80, E49  
RSCN E89  
Night landscape j 40  
Night portrait e 43  
Number of exposures remaining 20, 72  
S
O
Off 61  
Scene auto selector 39  
Scene mode 38, 39  
Screen brightness 100  
Scroll E4  
Open with HS footage 91, E54  
Optical zoom 27  
Optional accessories E91  
Selecting pictures E48  
Self-timer 63  
Self timer lamp 63  
P
Paper size E27, E28  
Party/indoor f 44  
Sequence E7  
Sequence display options 81, E52  
Setup menu 100, E66  
Shooting date E44  
Shooting information 10, 30, E44  
Shooting menu 36  
Shooting mode 24  
Pet portrait O 48  
Pet portrait auto release 48  
Photo info 100, E70  
PictBridge E25, F22  
F25  
Index  
Shutter sound E77  
Shutter speed 28  
Shutter-release button 4, 5, 28  
Single AF E40, E57  
Skin softening 51, 52, 80, E19,  
Slide show 80, E46  
Slow motion E55  
Slow sync 61  
W
Welcome screen 100, E66  
White balance 37, E33  
Wide 27  
Wind noise reduction 91, E57  
Z
Zoom 27  
Zoom control 4, 5, 27, 31  
Small picture 80, E21  
Smart portrait menu 51, E41  
Smart portrait mode 51  
Smile timer 51, E41  
Snow z 44  
Sound settings 101, E77  
Special effects mode 25, 57, E54  
Sports d 42  
SSCN E89  
Subject tracking E38, E39  
Sunset h 44  
T
Telephoto zoom 27  
Thumbnail playback 31  
Time difference E68, E69  
Time zone 22, E67, E69  
Time zone and date 22, 100, E67  
Tripod socket 3  
TV settings 102, E79  
U
USB cable 16, 82, E26, E91  
USB/audio/video output connector 16,  
V
Vibration reduction 101, E73  
Video mode E79  
View log E63  
View/hide histograms 100  
ViewNX 2 83  
Vividness 65  
Voice memo 81, E50  
Volume 92  
F26  
F27  
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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be  
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