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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only) General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only) General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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... First About This Manual If you need, the following symbols and conventions are used for both the COOLPIX S9300 and the COOLPIX S9200 are sometimes omitted from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9300 is used in bold. • In this manual, images are provided when necessary. Other Information ...8226; The setting at the time of purchase is referred to find the information you want to start using the camera right away, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (A1). C This icon marks notes, information that monitor indicators can be read before using the camera...
... First About This Manual If you need, the following symbols and conventions are used for both the COOLPIX S9300 and the COOLPIX S9200 are sometimes omitted from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9300 is used in bold. • In this manual, images are provided when necessary. Other Information ...8226; The setting at the time of purchase is referred to find the information you want to start using the camera right away, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (A1). C This icon marks notes, information that monitor indicators can be read before using the camera...
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Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. Introduction 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 ...any errors or omissions to the attention of the iv 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 engineered and proven to operate within the ...
Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. Introduction 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 ...any errors or omissions to the attention of the iv 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 engineered and proven to operate within the ...
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...from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Doing so may result in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell... where all those who use . Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Parts of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this equipment. WARNINGS Turn off in low-temperature...
...from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Doing so may result in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell... where all those who use . Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Parts of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this equipment. WARNINGS Turn off in low-temperature...
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... remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use could result in fire. • Do not handle the plug or go near the metal parts of water. • If leaked battery fluid gets into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter.
... remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use could result in fire. • Do not handle the plug or go near the metal parts of water. • If leaked battery fluid gets into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter.
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Handle moving parts. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) ...or sold by this camera may cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. The electromagnetic waves emitted by Nikon for extended periods, whether on a television, monitor, or other moving parts with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Observe caution when using... Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with travel converters or adapters designed to OFF (COOLPIX S9300).
Handle moving parts. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) ...or sold by this camera may cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. The electromagnetic waves emitted by Nikon for extended periods, whether on a television, monitor, or other moving parts with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Observe caution when using... Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with travel converters or adapters designed to OFF (COOLPIX S9300).
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... circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - These limits are designed to Part 15 of the proper configuration for Customers in accordance with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can ...needed. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to radio communications. COOLPIX S9300 COOLPIX S9200 ix Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...
... circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - These limits are designed to Part 15 of the proper configuration for Customers in accordance with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can ...needed. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to radio communications. COOLPIX S9300 COOLPIX S9200 ix Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...
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... marked with Canadian ICES-003. x Notices for your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. This symbol on this symbol or not, are not expressly approved by Nikon for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Notices Introduction CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user... of California to users in European countries: • This product is to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon Corporation may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
... marked with Canadian ICES-003. x Notices for your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. This symbol on this symbol or not, are not expressly approved by Nikon for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Notices Introduction CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user... of California to users in European countries: • This product is to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon Corporation may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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... About This Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety...vi WARNINGS ...vi Notices ...ix Notes on GPS/electronic compass (COOLPIX S9300 only xi Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 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 Switching...
... About This Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety...vi WARNINGS ...vi Notices ...ix Notes on GPS/electronic compass (COOLPIX S9300 only xi Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 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 Switching...
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... the camera and also explains the main functions of Shooting and Playback" (A13). 1 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 Switching Between Shooting Mode and ... Using Menus (the d Button 11 Attaching the Camera Strap 12 If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of each part and the basic camera operations.
... the camera and also explains the main functions of Shooting and Playback" (A13). 1 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 Switching Between Shooting Mode and ... Using Menus (the d Button 11 Attaching the Camera Strap 12 If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of each part and the basic camera operations.
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... Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX S9300 1 2 3 4 5 4 Flash raised 6 Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 COOLPIX S9200 1 2 3 4 4 7 Flash raised 6 Lens cover ...closed 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 Mode dial 24 2 Shutter-release button 4, 28 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 21 4 Microphone (stereo 81, 88 5 GPS antenna (COOLPIX S9300...
... Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX S9300 1 2 3 4 5 4 Flash raised 6 Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 COOLPIX S9200 1 2 3 4 4 7 Flash raised 6 Lens cover ...closed 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 Mode dial 24 2 Shutter-release button 4, 28 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 21 4 Microphone (stereo 81, 88 5 GPS antenna (COOLPIX S9300...
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... Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 Monitor 6, 24 2 d (menu) button 11 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector 10 4 k (apply selection) ...
... Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 Monitor 6, 24 2 d (menu) button 11 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector 10 4 k (apply selection) ...
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... Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 24 Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom Zoom control ...
... Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 24 Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom Zoom control ...
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... the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of a sequence in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. 9 • Enlarge the image when rotated toward g (i); display image thumbnail or the 31 Zoom control ...
... the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of a sequence in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. 9 • Enlarge the image when rotated toward g (i); display image thumbnail or the 31 Zoom control ...
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... Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on and when you operate ...
... Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on and when you operate ...
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... Operations Parts of the Camera 1 Shooting mode 24, 25 2 Macro mode 64 3 Zoom indicator 27, 64 4 AF indicator 28 5 AE/AF-L indicator E5 6 Flash mode 61 7 Battery level indicator 20 Eye-Fi communication 8 indicator 102, E83 9 Vibration reduction icon 101 10 GPS reception (COOLPIX S9300 only).....96 11 Log display (COOLPIX S9300 only ... shooting mode 48, 53 41 Self-timer 63 42 Smile timer 50 43 Pet portrait auto release 48 Compass display (Direction gauge) 44 (COOLPIX S9300 only 98 Compass display (Compass) (COOLPIX 45 S9300 only 98 Location name information (POI 46 information...
... Operations Parts of the Camera 1 Shooting mode 24, 25 2 Macro mode 64 3 Zoom indicator 27, 64 4 AF indicator 28 5 AE/AF-L indicator E5 6 Flash mode 61 7 Battery level indicator 20 Eye-Fi communication 8 indicator 102, E83 9 Vibration reduction icon 101 10 GPS reception (COOLPIX S9300 only).....96 11 Log display (COOLPIX S9300 only ... shooting mode 48, 53 41 Self-timer 63 42 Smile timer 50 43 Pet portrait auto release 48 Compass display (Direction gauge) 44 (COOLPIX S9300 only 98 Compass display (Compass) (COOLPIX 45 S9300 only 98 Location name information (POI 46 information...
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Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode Full-frame display (A30) 1 23 ... guide E7 Movie playback guide 92 17 Volume indicator 81, 92 Location name information (POI 18 information) (COOLPIX S9300 only) ....96 19 D-Lighting icon 80 20 Quick retouch icon 80 21 Filter effects icon 80 22 Small... 78, E15 6 Battery level indicator 20 7 Protect icon 80 Recorded GPS information indicator 8 (COOLPIX S9300 only 96 Compass display (shooting direction) 9 (COOLPIX S9300 only 98 10 Print order icon 80 11 Image mode 71 12 Easy panorama 47 13 Movie...
Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode Full-frame display (A30) 1 23 ... guide E7 Movie playback guide 92 17 Volume indicator 81, 92 Location name information (POI 18 information) (COOLPIX S9300 only) ....96 19 D-Lighting icon 80 20 Quick retouch icon 80 21 Filter effects icon 80 22 Small... 78, E15 6 Battery level indicator 20 7 Protect icon 80 Recorded GPS information indicator 8 (COOLPIX S9300 only 96 Compass display (shooting direction) 9 (COOLPIX S9300 only 98 10 Print order icon 80 11 Image mode 71 12 Easy panorama 47 13 Movie...
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... mode. • While using playback mode, you want to view. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 29m 0s 1140 4 132 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Auto mode • Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to shooting mode by pressing...
... mode. • While using playback mode, you want to view. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 29m 0s 1140 4 132 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Auto mode • Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to shooting mode by pressing...
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... n (Selftimer) menu (A63) (A65), Display o (exposure compensation) guide (A68) Auto Apply selection Display D (macro mode) menu (A64) * Pressing up (H), down will also select an item. Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up or down (I), left...
... n (Selftimer) menu (A63) (A65), Display o (exposure compensation) guide (A68) Auto Apply selection Display D (macro mode) menu (A64) * Pressing up (H), down will also select an item. Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up or down (I), left...
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.../2012 15:30 0004.JPG 29m 0s 1140 4 132 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Shooting menu A tab: Displays the settings that can change general settings. z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97). C If..., the menu for the current mode is displayed, various settings can change general settings. Once the menu is displayed. D tab: Displays movie recording settings. z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97).
.../2012 15:30 0004.JPG 29m 0s 1140 4 132 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Shooting menu A tab: Displays the settings that can change general settings. z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97). C If..., the menu for the current mode is displayed, various settings can change general settings. Once the menu is displayed. D tab: Displays movie recording settings. z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97).