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Introduction Read This First About This Manual If you need, the following symbols and conventions are used for both the COOLPIX S9300 and the COOLPIX S9200 are provided when necessary. iii Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the ...more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9300 is referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of Shooting and Playback" (A13). A/E/F...
Introduction Read This First About This Manual If you need, the following symbols and conventions are used for both the COOLPIX S9300 and the COOLPIX S9200 are provided when necessary. iii Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the ...more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9300 is referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of Shooting and Playback" (A13). A/E/F...
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... reproduction of such data is prohibited. Ensuring the privacy of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in the Welcome screen setting (A100). Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards ... for the purpose of making illegal copies or to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of empty sky). For the COOLPIX S9300, the log data saved on copies or reproductions of securities issued by the government is the user's responsibility. Introduction Read This First...
... reproduction of such data is prohibited. Ensuring the privacy of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in the Welcome screen setting (A100). Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards ... for the purpose of making illegal copies or to also replace any pictures selected for example, pictures of empty sky). For the COOLPIX S9300, the log data saved on copies or reproductions of securities issued by the government is the user's responsibility. Introduction Read This First...
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... in .) from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Also, before boarding an airplane, set the GPS tracking information recording function to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. In... disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of children whose visual systems are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to your fingers or other display. Turn the power off when using the flash Using the...Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Failure to OFF (COOLPIX S9300).
... in .) from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Also, before boarding an airplane, set the GPS tracking information recording function to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. In... disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of children whose visual systems are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to your fingers or other display. Turn the power off when using the flash Using the...Be careful that your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Failure to OFF (COOLPIX S9300).
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...such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China. xi Introduction Notes on GPS/electronic compass (COOLPIX S9300 only) ● Location name data of this camera Before using Create... GPS options menu is On, and a log is recorded 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 mountain climbing or trekking, be ...
...such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China. xi Introduction Notes on GPS/electronic compass (COOLPIX S9300 only) ● Location name data of this camera Before using Create... GPS options menu is On, and a log is recorded 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 mountain climbing or trekking, be ...
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...Package Contents...ii 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 ... 18 Internal Memory and Memory Cards...19 Approved Memory Cards ...19 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...20 Turning the Camera On and Off...21 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...24 Available Shooting Modes...25 Step 3 Frame a Picture...26 Using...
...Package Contents...ii 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 ... 18 Internal Memory and Memory Cards...19 Approved Memory Cards ...19 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...20 Turning the Camera On and Off...21 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...24 Available Shooting Modes...25 Step 3 Frame a Picture...26 Using...
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...Menu 55 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting 57 Characteristics of Each Special Effect ...57 Changing Special Effects Mode Settings 58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 59 Available Functions ...59 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ...60 Using the Self-timer ...), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) ...65 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 68 List of the Default Settings...69 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode 71 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality 71 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 73 Focusing on the Subject...74 Using...
...Menu 55 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting 57 Characteristics of Each Special Effect ...57 Changing Special Effects Mode Settings 58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 59 Available Functions ...59 Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ...60 Using the Self-timer ...), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) ...65 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 68 List of the Default Settings...69 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode 71 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality 71 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 73 Focusing on the Subject...74 Using...
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... ...86 Recording and Playing Back Movies 87 Recording Movies ...88 Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu 91 Playing Back Movies...92 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only 93 Starting GPS Data Recording...94 Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu 97 General Camera Setup...99 The Setup Menu ...100 Reference...
... ...86 Recording and Playing Back Movies 87 Recording Movies ...88 Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu 91 Playing Back Movies...92 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9300 only 93 Starting GPS Data Recording...94 Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (GPS Options Menu 97 General Camera Setup...99 The Setup Menu ...100 Reference...
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... with HS Footage...E54 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie E55 Autofocus Mode...E57 Wind Noise Reduction...E57 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only E58 GPS Settings...E58 Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information E60 Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information E61 View Log...
... with HS Footage...E54 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie E55 Autofocus Mode...E57 Wind Noise Reduction...E57 GPS Options (COOLPIX S9300 only E58 GPS Settings...E58 Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information E60 Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information E61 View Log...
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... Date and Time on Pictures E72 Vibration Reduction ...E73 Motion Detection...E74 AF Assist...E75 Digital Zoom...E76 Sound Settings...E77 Auto Off ...E77 Format Memory/Format Card...E78 Language...E78 TV Settings ...E79 Charge by Computer...E80 Blink Warning ...E82 Eye-Fi Upload ...E83 Filmstrip ...E84 Reset All ...E84 Firmware ...F3 Charging AC Adapter ...F4 The Memory Cards...F5 Caring for the Camera ...F6 Cleaning ...F6 Storage ...F6 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only).... F7 Troubleshooting...F11 Specifications ...F19 Supported Standards ...F22 Index ...F23 xvi
... Date and Time on Pictures E72 Vibration Reduction ...E73 Motion Detection...E74 AF Assist...E75 Digital Zoom...E76 Sound Settings...E77 Auto Off ...E77 Format Memory/Format Card...E78 Language...E78 TV Settings ...E79 Charge by Computer...E80 Blink Warning ...E82 Eye-Fi Upload ...E83 Filmstrip ...E84 Reset All ...E84 Firmware ...F3 Charging AC Adapter ...F4 The Memory Cards...F5 Caring for the Camera ...F6 Cleaning ...F6 Storage ...F6 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only).... F7 Troubleshooting...F11 Specifications ...F19 Supported Standards ...F22 Index ...F23 xvi
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... images. 9, 30 Delete button Delete the last image that was saved. 32 b (e movierecord) button Start and stop Shutterrelease button pressing when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and exposure. When pressed all the way: Release the 28 shutter. Rotary multi See "Using the Rotary Multi Selector" for selector more information. 10...
... images. 9, 30 Delete button Delete the last image that was saved. 32 b (e movierecord) button Start and stop Shutterrelease button pressing when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and exposure. When pressed all the way: Release the 28 shutter. Rotary multi See "Using the Rotary Multi Selector" for selector more information. 10...
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... 15 16 17 18 20 21 44 45 29m 0s 1140 46 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts 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 displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is...
... 15 16 17 18 20 21 44 45 29m 0s 1140 46 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts 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 displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is...
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...-Fi communication 8 indicator 102, E83 9 Vibration reduction icon 101 10 GPS reception (COOLPIX S9300 only).....96 11 Log display (COOLPIX S9300 only 98 12 Motion detection icon 101 13 Wind noise reduction 91 14 Print date 100 15 "Date not set" indicator 23, 100 16 Travel destination indicator 100 Movie options (normal 17 speed... Continuous 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...
...-Fi communication 8 indicator 102, E83 9 Vibration reduction icon 101 10 GPS reception (COOLPIX S9300 only).....96 11 Log display (COOLPIX S9300 only 98 12 Motion detection icon 101 13 Wind noise reduction 91 14 Print date 100 15 "Date not set" indicator 23, 100 16 Travel destination indicator 100 Movie options (normal 17 speed... Continuous 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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... tab: Selects the playback mode (A 78). C If a Tab Is Not Displayed Image mode If you can be different. D tab: Displays movie recording settings. z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97). Once the menu is displayed. z tab: Displays the setup menu, where you press the d button and...3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 4608×2592 11 c tab: Displays the settings available for the current shooting mode (A24). z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97). Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG ...
... tab: Selects the playback mode (A 78). C If a Tab Is Not Displayed Image mode If you can be different. D tab: Displays movie recording settings. z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97). Once the menu is displayed. z tab: Displays the setup menu, where you press the d button and...3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 4608×2592 11 c tab: Displays the settings available for the current shooting mode (A24). z tab (COOLPIX S9300 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A97). Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG ...
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...Camera Strap 12 Press H or I to indicate the current page. C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select an item and then... button to highlight the tab. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist The scroll bar is displayed. Parts of the Camera and Basic...
...Camera Strap 12 Press H or I to indicate the current page. C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select an item and then... button to highlight the tab. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist The scroll bar is displayed. Parts of the Camera and Basic...
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only 22 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 13
The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 18 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 20 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only 22 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 13
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...• The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A72). • The number of exposures 1140 remaining Battery Level Display b B N Battery exhausted. Description Battery level high. Number of ...memory card is not inserted, C is displayed and pictures are recorded to charge or replace the battery. Prepare to the internal memory (COOLPIX S9300: approx. 26 MB; Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 29m 0s Number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs...
...• The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A72). • The number of exposures 1140 remaining Battery Level Display b B N Battery exhausted. Description Battery level high. Number of ...memory card is not inserted, C is displayed and pictures are recorded to charge or replace the battery. Prepare to the internal memory (COOLPIX S9300: approx. 26 MB; Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 29m 0s Number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs...
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... operations are turned off , the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will turn off the camera, press the power switch. This setting cannot be changed . 21 Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the optional AC... (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • To turn off automatically. If no operations are using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A101). • By default, the camera enters standby mode in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button.
... operations are turned off , the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will turn off the camera, press the power switch. This setting cannot be changed . 21 Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the optional AC... (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • To turn off automatically. If no operations are using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A101). • By default, the camera enters standby mode in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button.
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...: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute). Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time, and press the k button. Yes No Cancel London Casablanca Back Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 5 22... or K to select your home time zone (Time zone), and press the k button. • See "Daylight Saving Time" (A23) for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I . D M Y 15 05 2012 15 10 •...
...: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute). Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time, and press the k button. Yes No Cancel London Casablanca Back Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 5 22... or K to select your home time zone (Time zone), and press the k button. • See "Daylight Saving Time" (A23) for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I . D M Y 15 05 2012 15 10 •...
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..., the camera's clock is displayed. London Casablanca Back The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the date and time of the travel destination. • If you want the shooting date to an... the x travel destination and the w home time zone, and saves images using the Language and Time zone and date settings in z setup menu (A100). • In the Time zone setting of "Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time" (A22) for several days. • If the camera's backup battery becomes ...
..., the camera's clock is displayed. London Casablanca Back The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the date and time of the travel destination. • If you want the shooting date to an... the x travel destination and the w home time zone, and saves images using the Language and Time zone and date settings in z setup menu (A100). • In the Time zone setting of "Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time" (A22) for several days. • If the camera's backup battery becomes ...
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...Smart portrait mode (A50) The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (A59) for more information about the settings available in Shooting Mode • The functions of the multi selector H (m), I , and then press the k...of night landscapes. • W (Backlighting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from 17 different scene types, and the camera's settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. - See "Shooting Features" (A35) for more information. • Press the d button to ...
...Smart portrait mode (A50) The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (A59) for more information about the settings available in Shooting Mode • The functions of the multi selector H (m), I , and then press the k...of night landscapes. • W (Backlighting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from 17 different scene types, and the camera's settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. - See "Shooting Features" (A35) for more information. • Press the d button to ...
