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...mood. e (Movie A82 You can record movies by pressing the k button during playback. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only A93 You can use the camera's internal Wi-Fi feature to automatically transfer pictures that can be played back in accordance with the shooting mode and white balance... longitude) on the preview screen of a movie in slow motion or fast motion can be shot using relevant software of the smart device. COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects A32 You can apply various effects to be recorded. While you can create a picture to suit the scene...
...mood. e (Movie A82 You can record movies by pressing the k button during playback. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature (COOLPIX S9500 only A93 You can use the camera's internal Wi-Fi feature to automatically transfer pictures that can be played back in accordance with the shooting mode and white balance... longitude) on the preview screen of a movie in slow motion or fast motion can be shot using relevant software of the smart device. COOLPIX S9500/S9400 Recommended Features p Quick Effects A32 You can apply various effects to be recorded. While you can create a picture to suit the scene...
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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 After reading, please keep this manual. 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. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera.
ii After reading, please keep this manual. 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. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9500 or COOLPIX S9400 digital camera.
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...pages containing relevant information; iii See "Parts of the Camera and Main Functions" (A 1) for more clearly shown. • The illustrations of monitor content and camera may differ from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9500 is used in this manual. C This icon marks notes..., information that should be read before using the camera. E: "Reference Section," F: "Technical Notes and Index."...
...pages containing relevant information; iii See "Parts of the Camera and Main Functions" (A 1) for more clearly shown. • The illustrations of monitor content and camera may differ from the actual product. • The COOLPIX S9500 is used in this manual. C This icon marks notes..., information that should be read before using the camera. E: "Reference Section," F: "Technical Notes and Index."...
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... 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 ensure that may be held liable for any form, by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for use with this...
... 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 ensure that may be held liable for any form, by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for use with this...
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...Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by means of a scanner, digital camera or other data. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that is prohibited. Care should be provided for business use this product for ... as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky) (For the COOLPIX S9500, set the Record GPS data of the GPS options (A91) to also replace any pictures selected for the purpose of making illegal copies or...
...Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by means of a scanner, digital camera or other data. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that is prohibited. Care should be provided for business use this product for ... as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky) (For the COOLPIX S9500, set the Record GPS data of the GPS options (A91) to also replace any pictures selected for the purpose of making illegal copies or...
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Repairs should be read before using this equipment. Handle the camera strap with the skin for extended periods while the devices are on or in injury. Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to avoid burns. WARNINGS Turn... with care Never place 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. Doing so may result in injury. Parts of children. Keep these safety instructions where all those...
Repairs should be read before using this equipment. Handle the camera strap with the skin for extended periods while the devices are on or in injury. Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to avoid burns. WARNINGS Turn... with care Never place 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. Doing so may result in injury. Parts of children. Keep these safety instructions where all those...
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...these precautions could result in electric shock. • Do not use immediately should be sure it to heat or flames. Charge the battery by Nikon for inspection. To avoid damage to the product, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it upside down or backwards. • ...battery 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 not attempt to insert it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose, to observe this product: • ...
...these precautions could result in electric shock. • Do not use immediately should be sure it to heat or flames. Charge the battery by Nikon for inspection. To avoid damage to the product, be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it upside down or backwards. • ...battery 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 not attempt to insert it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for the purpose, to observe this product: • ...
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.... When using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off when using the COOLPIX S9500, disable the GPS position information recording function before boarding an airplane. Remove the Eye-Fi card, which can be no less than... eyes could result in .) from the subject. Cease use and follow their instructions. Observe caution when using while in the camera. viii Introduction For Your Safety Handle moving parts. Follow the instructions of the hospital. Drivers should any of the disruption, beforehand...
.... When using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off when using the COOLPIX S9500, disable the GPS position information recording function before boarding an airplane. Remove the Eye-Fi card, which can be no less than... eyes could result in .) from the subject. Cease use and follow their instructions. Observe caution when using while in the camera. viii Introduction For Your Safety Handle moving parts. Follow the instructions of the hospital. Drivers should any of the disruption, beforehand...
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...where the public can view them to a network such as a guideline only. When use the camera for mountain climbing or trekking, be identified from this information for the COOLPIX S9500. The electromagnetic waves emitted from still pictures or movies that have been recorded with location information, ... to read "USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500)" (F15) and agree to Off and then turn off (A89). b Notes on GPS and electronic compass The COOLPIX S9500 is not provided for navigation of Korea is a camera. Do not use this product may be sure to a...
...where the public can view them to a network such as a guideline only. When use the camera for mountain climbing or trekking, be identified from this information for the COOLPIX S9500. The electromagnetic waves emitted from still pictures or movies that have been recorded with location information, ... to read "USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9500)" (F15) and agree to Off and then turn off (A89). b Notes on GPS and electronic compass The COOLPIX S9500 is not provided for navigation of Korea is a camera. Do not use this product may be sure to a...
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For example, you are visiting to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China and 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. xii 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 use.
For example, you are visiting to Off. • The GPS may not function properly in China and 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. xii 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 use.
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...susceptible to as "another station is not responsible for any damages stemming from unauthorized use of email addresses stored in the camera resulting from theft of the product. If you apply the reset option from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, .... • Nikon is used in the manufacturing lines of plants, and amateur radio stations (hereinafter referred to alteration and loss resulting from Reset all in decreased communication speed or network disconnection. Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Precautions when...
...susceptible to as "another station is not responsible for any damages stemming from unauthorized use of email addresses stored in the camera resulting from theft of the product. If you apply the reset option from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, .... • Nikon is used in the manufacturing lines of plants, and amateur radio stations (hereinafter referred to alteration and loss resulting from Reset all in decreased communication speed or network disconnection. Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) Precautions when...
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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 ...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 ...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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... 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 Menu...
... 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 Menu...
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...of 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 ...
...of 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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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, and rotate ...
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, 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...
