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... shot to your mood. e (Movie A82 You can also apply effects to images later by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects A32 You can change the color tones of an image on the pictures to be shot using relevant software of the... smart device. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only A93 You can use the camera's internal Wi-Fi feature to automatically transfer pictures...
... shot to your mood. e (Movie A82 You can also apply effects to images later by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects A32 You can change the color tones of an image on the pictures to be shot using relevant software of the... smart device. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only A93 You can use the camera's internal Wi-Fi feature to automatically transfer pictures...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only) General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only) General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera. After reading, please keep this manual. Before using the camera, please read the information in this manual handy and refer to it to Aviii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in "For Your Safety" (Avi to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera. After reading, please keep this manual. Before using the camera, please read the information in this manual handy and refer to it to Aviii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in "For Your Safety" (Avi to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
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... of buttons or messages displayed on the names and principle functions of purchase is used for both the COOLPIX S9500 and the COOLPIX S9400 are used in this manual. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; iii Illustrations for the... illustrations and monitor contents in this manual, images are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of the camera...
... of buttons or messages displayed on the names and principle functions of purchase is used for both the COOLPIX S9500 and the COOLPIX S9400 are used in this manual. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; iii Illustrations for the... illustrations and monitor contents in this manual, images are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of the camera...
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... electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use of this product may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. About the...
... electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use of this product may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. About the...
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... The government has issued cautions on the memory card, select Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase log. • For the COOLPIX S9500, you can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting...Welcome screen setting (A96). Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using Reset all in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use by a company. To erase the log ...
... The government has issued cautions on the memory card, select Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase log. • For the COOLPIX S9500, you can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting...Welcome screen setting (A96). Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using Reset all in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use by a company. To erase the log ...
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... or child. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants 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 extended periods may cause injury. Leaving the devices ...in direct contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for inspection. Introduction For Your Safety To...
... or child. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants 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 extended periods may cause injury. Leaving the devices ...in direct contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for inspection. Introduction For Your Safety To...
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Charge the battery by Nikon for the purpose, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use could result in this precaution could result in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with wet hands. Failure to .... Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (included). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it to remove the battery when...
Charge the battery by Nikon for the purpose, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use could result in this precaution could result in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with wet hands. Failure to .... Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use only the cables provided or sold by inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (included). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it to remove the battery when...
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...any of these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary. Follow the instructions of children whose visual systems are not pinched by this camera may cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. Turn the power off or landing. In the case of the hospital when using inside...card, which can be the cause of the hospital. Observe caution when using the COOLPIX S9500, disable the GPS position information recording function before boarding an airplane. Drivers should not operate the camera while driving. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the lens cover or other objects are ...
...any of these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary. Follow the instructions of children whose visual systems are not pinched by this camera may cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. Turn the power off or landing. In the case of the hospital when using inside...card, which can be the cause of the hospital. Observe caution when using the COOLPIX S9500, disable the GPS position information recording function before boarding an airplane. Drivers should not operate the camera while driving. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the lens cover or other objects are ...
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...of an airplane or medical equipment. Do not use this camera as a guideline only. b Notes on GPS and electronic compass The COOLPIX S9500 is not provided for the COOLPIX S9500. Do not use the camera for navigation of Korea is a camera. xi b Notes on GPS Functions • When Record..., be sure to take a map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately. Introduction Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) b Location name data of this camera Before using the GPS function, make sure to read "Disposing of April 2012. Observe caution when you transfer still ...
...of an airplane or medical equipment. Do not use this camera as a guideline only. b Notes on GPS and electronic compass The COOLPIX S9500 is not provided for the COOLPIX S9500. Do not use the camera for navigation of Korea is a camera. xi b Notes on GPS Functions • When Record..., be sure to take a map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately. Introduction Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) b Location name data of this camera Before using the GPS function, make sure to read "Disposing of April 2012. Observe caution when you transfer still ...
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For example, you are visiting to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China. Introduction Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) bUsing the camera overseas • Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of December 2012). Set the Record GPS data to confirm whether there is any restriction on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of the country you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China and on use. xii
For example, you are visiting to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China. Introduction Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only) bUsing the camera overseas • Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of December 2012). Set the Record GPS data to confirm whether there is any restriction on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of the country you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China and on use. xii
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Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep separate copies of the product. Note that Nikon is subject to interception by third parties. In the event of data is not responsible for data...any damages stemming from unauthorized use of email addresses stored in the camera resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other damages resulting from theft of the product. • Nikon is used in decreased communication speed or network disconnection. xv Always ...
Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep separate copies of the product. Note that Nikon is subject to interception by third parties. In the event of data is not responsible for data...any damages stemming from unauthorized use of email addresses stored in the camera resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other damages resulting from theft of the product. • Nikon is used in decreased communication speed or network disconnection. xv Always ...
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......vi Notices ...ix Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only xi Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only xiii Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 The Camera Body ...1 Principle Functions of the Controls ...3 Attaching the Camera Strap ...5 Basic Menu Operations ...6 Monitor Screen ...8...14 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 16 Internal Memory and Memory Cards...17 Approved Memory Cards ...17 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...18 Turning the Camera On and Off...19 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 20 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...22 Available Shooting...
......vi Notices ...ix Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only xi Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only xiii Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 The Camera Body ...1 Principle Functions of the Controls ...3 Attaching the Camera Strap ...5 Basic Menu Operations ...6 Monitor Screen ...8...14 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 16 Internal Memory and Memory Cards...17 Approved Memory Cards ...17 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...18 Turning the Camera On and Off...19 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 20 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...22 Available Shooting...
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...That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode 73 Available Playback Menus ...74 Using the Screen for Selecting Images 76 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 77 Using ViewNX 2...78 Installing ViewNX 2...78 Transferring Images to the Computer 80 Viewing Images ...81 Recording and... That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu 86 Available Movie Menu...86 Playing Back Movies...87 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only 88 Starting GPS Data Recording...88 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu 91 Available GPS Options...
...That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode 73 Available Playback Menus ...74 Using the Screen for Selecting Images 76 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 77 Using ViewNX 2...78 Installing ViewNX 2...78 Transferring Images to the Computer 80 Viewing Images ...81 Recording and... That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu 86 Available Movie Menu...86 Playing Back Movies...87 Using GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only 88 Starting GPS Data Recording...88 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu 91 Available GPS Options...
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...Contents Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only 93 Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi 93 Installing the Software on the Smart Device 93 Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera 94 General Camera Setup...96 The Setup Menu ...96 Reference Section...E1...Reducing the Size of an Image E18 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ...E19 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV E20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer E22 Printing Individual Images ...E23 Printing Multiple Images...E24 Editing Movies...E27 ...
...Contents Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only 93 Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi 93 Installing the Software on the Smart Device 93 Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera 94 General Camera Setup...96 The Setup Menu ...96 Reference Section...E1...Reducing the Size of an Image E18 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ...E19 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV E20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer E22 Printing Individual Images ...E23 Printing Multiple Images...E24 Editing Movies...E27 ...
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Introduction Table of Contents Error Messages ...E91 File and Folder Names...E97 Optional Accessories ...E99 Technical Notes and Index ...F1 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 Troubleshooting...F7 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500 F15 Specifications ...F19 Supported Standards ...F23 Index ...F26 xx
Introduction Table of Contents Error Messages ...E91 File and Folder Names...E97 Optional Accessories ...E99 Technical Notes and Index ...F1 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 Troubleshooting...F7 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500 F15 Specifications ...F19 Supported Standards ...F23 Index ...F26 xx
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body 1 2 34 5 6 4 Flash raised 7 Lens cover closed 89 10 1 Mode dial 22 2 Shutter-release button 3, 26 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 19 4 Microphone (stereo 74, 82 5 GPS antenna (COOLPIX S9500 only 88 6 Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) antenna (COOLPIX S9500 only 93 7 Flash 50 11 12 Zoom control 25 f : Wide 25 8 g : Tele 25 h: Thumbnail playback 70 i : Playback zoom 69 j : Help 33 9 Self-timer lamp 53 AF-assist illuminator 97 10 Lens 11 Speaker 74, 87, 97 12 Lens cover 1
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body 1 2 34 5 6 4 Flash raised 7 Lens cover closed 89 10 1 Mode dial 22 2 Shutter-release button 3, 26 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 19 4 Microphone (stereo 74, 82 5 GPS antenna (COOLPIX S9500 only 88 6 Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) antenna (COOLPIX S9500 only 93 7 Flash 50 11 12 Zoom control 25 f : Wide 25 8 g : Tele 25 h: Thumbnail playback 70 i : Playback zoom 69 j : Help 33 9 Self-timer lamp 53 AF-assist illuminator 97 10 Lens 11 Speaker 74, 87, 97 12 Lens cover 1
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... 123 4 56 7 8 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 OLED monitor (monitor)1 8, 22 2 d (menu) button 6 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector)2 3, 4 4 k (apply selection) button 3, 4 5 c (playback) ... connector cover (for an optional AC adapter E99 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 16 12 HDMI connector cover 77 13 Eyelet for camera strap 5 14 USB connector cover 14, 77, 80 15 HDMI micro connector (Type D).........77 16 USB/Audio video connector 14, 77, 80 1 The OLED monitor...
... 123 4 56 7 8 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 OLED monitor (monitor)1 8, 22 2 d (menu) button 6 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector)2 3, 4 4 k (apply selection) button 3, 4 5 c (playback) ... connector cover (for an optional AC adapter E99 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 16 12 HDMI connector cover 77 13 Eyelet for camera strap 5 14 USB connector cover 14, 77, 80 15 HDMI micro connector (Type D).........77 16 USB/Audio video connector 14, 77, 80 1 The OLED monitor...
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Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function The Camera Body A Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Mode dial Zoom control Rotary multi selector Change the shooting mode. 22 Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate ...
Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function The Camera Body A Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Mode dial Zoom control Rotary multi selector Change the shooting mode. 22 Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate ...
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...back images. 28 Playback button Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Delete button For Playback Control Playback button Zoom control Rotary multi selector Apply selection button 4 Delete the last image that was saved. 29 Main Function A • When the camera is turned off, press and hold 19 ...this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. 28 • Enlarge the image when rotated toward g...
...back images. 28 Playback button Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Delete button For Playback Control Playback button Zoom control Rotary multi selector Apply selection button 4 Delete the last image that was saved. 29 Main Function A • When the camera is turned off, press and hold 19 ...this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. 28 • Enlarge the image when rotated toward g...