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... an image on the pictures to images immediately after releasing the shutter. You can apply various effects to be recorded. GPS Function (COOLPIX S9500 only A88 You can record position information (latitude and longitude) on the preview screen of each effect, you shot to images ...white balance settings. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only A93 You can use the camera's internal Wi-Fi feature to suit the scene or your smart device or operate the camera using the camera's internal GPS unit. COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects A32 You can change the...
... an image on the pictures to images immediately after releasing the shutter. You can apply various effects to be recorded. GPS Function (COOLPIX S9500 only A88 You can record position information (latitude and longitude) on the preview screen of each effect, you shot to images ...white balance settings. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only A93 You can use the camera's internal Wi-Fi feature to suit the scene or your smart device or operate the camera using the camera's internal GPS unit. COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects A32 You can change the...
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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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After reading, please keep this manual. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera. ii Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avi to Aviii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
After reading, please keep this manual. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera. ii Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avi to Aviii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
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...make it easier to find the information you want to start using the camera. Illustrations for more clearly shown. • The illustrations of monitor content and camera may differ from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9500 is referred to as the "default setting." • The names...monitor screen, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on the names and principle functions of the Camera and Main Functions" (A 1) for both the COOLPIX S9500 and the COOLPIX S9400 are used for the illustrations and monitor contents in this manual. C This icon marks notes, information that...
...make it easier to find the information you want to start using the camera. Illustrations for more clearly shown. • The illustrations of monitor content and camera may differ from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9500 is referred to as the "default setting." • The names...monitor screen, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on the names and principle functions of the Camera and Main Functions" (A 1) for both the COOLPIX S9500 and the COOLPIX S9400 are used for the illustrations and monitor contents in this manual. C This icon marks notes, information that...
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... the hardware and software described in your area (address provided separately). Nikon will not 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 attention of this product. • Nikon reserves the right to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry...
... the hardware and software described in your area (address provided separately). Nikon will not 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 attention of this product. • Nikon reserves the right to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry...
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...The copying or reproduction of such data is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of a scanner, digital camera or other data. Deleted files can clear the Wi-Fi options (A98) setting using commercially available software, potentially resulting in a foreign ...select Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase log. • For the COOLPIX S9500, you can sometimes be provided for business use this product for the Select an image option in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of paper ...
...The copying or reproduction of such data is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of a scanner, digital camera or other data. Deleted files can clear the Wi-Fi options (A98) setting using commercially available software, potentially resulting in a foreign ...select Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase log. • For the COOLPIX S9500, you can sometimes be provided for business use this product for the Select an image option in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of paper ...
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... in explosion or fire. Repairs 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 inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the... strap around the neck of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as flammable sprays or dust could result in low-temperature burns....
... in explosion or fire. Repairs 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 inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the... strap around the neck of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as flammable sprays or dust could result in low-temperature burns....
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...8226; Use only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included). Do not transport or store with a dry cloth. Charge the battery by Nikon for the purpose, to observe this precaution could result in this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Failure to excessive ...forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for 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 ...
...8226; Use only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included). Do not transport or store with a dry cloth. Charge the battery by Nikon for the purpose, to observe this precaution could result in this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Failure to excessive ...forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for 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 ...
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...these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary. Drivers should be played back on an audio CD player could result in the camera. Do not operate the flash with care Be careful that your fingers or other moving parts with the flash window touching a person...of the disruption, beforehand if inserted in burns or fire. Introduction For Your Safety Handle moving parts. Observe caution when using the COOLPIX S9500, disable the GPS position information recording function before boarding an airplane. Particular care should be the cause of the hospital. When...
...these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary. Drivers should be played back on an audio CD player could result in the camera. Do not operate the flash with care Be careful that your fingers or other moving parts with the flash window touching a person...of the disruption, beforehand if inserted in burns or fire. Introduction For Your Safety Handle moving parts. Observe caution when using the COOLPIX S9500, disable the GPS position information recording function before boarding an airplane. Particular care should be the cause of the hospital. When...
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...files to a third party or upload them to Off and then turn off (A89). 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 Data Storage Devices" (Av). Do not use this ...information for the COOLPIX S9500. b Notes on GPS and electronic compass The COOLPIX S9500 is set Record GPS data to a network such as a guideline only. Observe caution when you are driving a car. • Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as the Internet where the ...
...files to a third party or upload them to Off and then turn off (A89). 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 Data Storage Devices" (Av). Do not use this ...information for the COOLPIX S9500. b Notes on GPS and electronic compass The COOLPIX S9500 is set Record GPS data to a network such as a guideline only. Observe caution when you are driving a car. • Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as the Internet where the ...
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For example, you are visiting to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China. xii Set the Record GPS data to confirm whether there is any restriction on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of December 2012). 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 the country you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China and on use.
For example, you are visiting to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China. xii Set the Record GPS data to confirm whether there is any restriction on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of December 2012). 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 the country you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China and on use.
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...or information leaks that you have further questions, contact a Nikon service center or Nikon authorized service representative. Always keep in the camera resulting from theft of the product. • Nikon is not responsible for any other handling. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost...the reset option from Reset all in decreased communication speed or network disconnection. Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep separate copies of important information.
...or information leaks that you have further questions, contact a Nikon service center or Nikon authorized service representative. Always keep in the camera resulting from theft of the product. • Nikon is not responsible for any other handling. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost...the reset option from Reset all in decreased communication speed or network disconnection. Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep separate copies of important information.
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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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b (e movie-record) button 82 3 apply the selection by rotating the rotary multi selector; 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...
b (e movie-record) button 82 3 apply the selection by rotating the rotary multi selector; 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...
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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...