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... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that may be available from the use of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and...circuitry. Visit the site below for any damages resulting from the Nikon representative in your area. 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 operate within the operational and...
... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that may be available from the use of this device as at weddings or before taking the camera on digital imaging and...circuitry. Visit the site below for any damages resulting from the Nikon representative in your area. 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 operate within the operational and...
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... or damage to infringe copyright laws. Deleted files can clear the Wi-Fi options (A98) setting using Reset all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in a foreign country is prohibited. Be sure to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by the government... no private information (for the purpose of making illegal copies or to property when physically destroying data storage devices. • For the COOLPIX S9500, the log data saved on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc...
... or damage to infringe copyright laws. Deleted files can clear the Wi-Fi options (A98) setting using Reset all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in a foreign country is prohibited. Be sure to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by the government... no private information (for the purpose of making illegal copies or to property when physically destroying data storage devices. • For the COOLPIX S9500, the log data saved on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc...
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... only) FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be consulted at http:// imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S9500.pdf. Many studies of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. COOLPIX S9500, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092 / IC ID:4634A-3149EC)...Low power wireless devices emit low levels of Directive 1999/5/EC. The available scientific evidence does not show that this Wireless LAN Module (DW092) is no known adverse health effects. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that any other relevant provisions of radio frequency energy (...
... only) FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be consulted at http:// imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S9500.pdf. Many studies of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. COOLPIX S9500, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092 / IC ID:4634A-3149EC)...Low power wireless devices emit low levels of Directive 1999/5/EC. The available scientific evidence does not show that this Wireless LAN Module (DW092) is no known adverse health effects. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that any other relevant provisions of radio frequency energy (...
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...Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety ...vi WARNINGS ...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 ... 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 Modes...23 Step 3 Frame a Picture...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 4 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 5 Play Back Images ...28 Step 6...
...Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety ...vi WARNINGS ...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 ... 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 Modes...23 Step 3 Frame a Picture...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 4 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 5 Play Back Images ...28 Step 6...
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......59 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode 61 Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode 62 Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu 63 Features Not Available in Combination 64 Focusing on Subject...66 Using the Target Finding AF ...66 Using Face Detection... Movies 82 Recording Movies ...82 Features 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...
......59 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode 61 Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode 62 Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu 63 Features Not Available in Combination 64 Focusing on Subject...66 Using the Target Finding AF ...66 Using Face Detection... Movies 82 Recording Movies ...82 Features 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...
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... Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Press J to move to another menu icon. z menu icon (COOLPIX S9500 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A91) items. z menu icon: Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings...Play White balance Favorite pictures Metering Auto sort Continuous List by date ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode A menu icon: Displays available settings in the current shooting mode (A23). Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode...
... Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Press J to move to another menu icon. z menu icon (COOLPIX S9500 only): Displays the GPS options menu (A91) items. z menu icon: Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings...Play White balance Favorite pictures Metering Auto sort Continuous List by date ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode A menu icon: Displays available settings in the current shooting mode (A23). Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode...
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...). • The EN-EL12 can play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; B Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • You can also charge the COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 by using the Charging AC Adapter. • Be sure to...is not suited to read and follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (Avi) thoroughly before using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery...
...). • The EN-EL12 can play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; B Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • You can also charge the COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 by using the Charging AC Adapter. • Be sure to...is not suited to read and follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (Avi) thoroughly before using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery...
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... power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. - C Power Saving Function (Auto Off) If no operations are using the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately), the camera enters standby mode after the camera is turned on). • To turn on the camera in standby mode, perform either one of...
... power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. - C Power Saving Function (Auto Off) If no operations are using the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately), the camera enters standby mode after the camera is turned on). • To turn on the camera in standby mode, perform either one of...
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... mode (A45) The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. Scene mode (A33) When one of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes u Special effects mode (A47) You can be used to shoot scenes with basic camera operations. Select the desired scene by pressing the multi...
... mode (A45) The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. Scene mode (A33) When one of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes u Special effects mode (A47) You can be used to shoot scenes with basic camera operations. Select the desired scene by pressing the multi...
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... shutter speed. • Set Vibration reduction in accordance with the composition. Setup menu ➝ A96 Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is not available. The camera detects and focuses on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene...
... shutter speed. • Set Vibration reduction in accordance with the composition. Setup menu ➝ A96 Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is not available. The camera detects and focuses on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene...
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... save a single picture. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is not available. 35 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) X Night landscape • Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night landscape. •...
... save a single picture. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is not available. 35 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) X Night landscape • Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night landscape. •...
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... in Night portrait. • Y Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of the frame. • The digital zoom is not available. 36
... in Night portrait. • Y Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of the frame. • The digital zoom is not available. 36
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... subject's skin appear softer (A46). • If no faces are shot at the center of about 7.5 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is not available. y M c Landscape • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to Scenes) y M b Portrait • The camera detects and focuses on...
... subject's skin appear softer (A46). • If no faces are shot at the center of about 7.5 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is not available. y M c Landscape • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to Scenes) y M b Portrait • The camera detects and focuses on...
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... range. • When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the printer. See "Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)" (E2). Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the subject at the wide-angle position. • When the k button is pressed while the picture recorded with macro mode (A54). Shooting Features...
... range. • When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the printer. See "Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)" (E2). Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the subject at the wide-angle position. • When the k button is pressed while the picture recorded with macro mode (A54). Shooting Features...
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..., the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. 29m 0s 970 B Notes on Pet Portrait • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, such as subject-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets, direction in full-frame playback mode by a yellow double border...
..., the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. 29m 0s 970 B Notes on Pet Portrait • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, such as subject-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets, direction in full-frame playback mode by a yellow double border...
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...; If the camera detects that the face framed by pressing the shutter-release button. B 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 the subject at the center of the...
...; If the camera detects that the face framed by pressing the shutter-release button. B 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 the subject at the center of the...
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... mode. n Self-timer (A53) Self-timer m Flash mode (A50) Auto Shooting Features D Macro mode (A54) Macro mode o Creative slider (A55)/ Exposure compensation (A58) Brightness (Exp. +/-) + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 Available Functions Available functions differ according to operate the following functions.
... mode. n Self-timer (A53) Self-timer m Flash mode (A50) Auto Shooting Features D Macro mode (A54) Macro mode o Creative slider (A55)/ Exposure compensation (A58) Brightness (Exp. +/-) + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 Available Functions Available functions differ according to operate the following functions.
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... shooting conditions. 1 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector to select the desired Auto mode and press the k button. • See "Available Flash Modes" (A51) for more information. • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be turned off while the flash...
... shooting conditions. 1 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector to select the desired Auto mode and press the k button. • See "Available Flash Modes" (A51) for more information. • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be turned off while the flash...
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... up based on the brightness of the subject and the settings used to lower the flash until it clicks shut. V Auto with a slow shutter speed. Available Flash Modes U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is . Y Slow sync Auto flash is combined with red-eye reduction Best choice for portraits of how...
... up based on the brightness of the subject and the settings used to lower the flash until it clicks shut. V Auto with a slow shutter speed. Available Flash Modes U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is . Y Slow sync Auto flash is combined with red-eye reduction Best choice for portraits of how...
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...is recorded. to 19 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. See "Available Functions" (A49) and "List of about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) for more information. • The changed flash mode setting applied in A (auto...) mode is saved in . If the camera detects "red-eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. Shooting Features Features That Can Be Set...
...is recorded. to 19 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. See "Available Functions" (A49) and "List of about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) for more information. • The changed flash mode setting applied in A (auto...) mode is saved in . If the camera detects "red-eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. Shooting Features Features That Can Be Set...