S6000 User's Manual
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... 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures 28 Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode 28 Deleting Pictures...28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 32 Macro Mode...33 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 34 More on Shooting ...35 Selecting a Shooting Mode ...35 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode 36 A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size 37 B White Balance...
... 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures 28 Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode 28 Deleting Pictures...28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 32 Macro Mode...33 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 34 More on Shooting ...35 Selecting a Shooting Mode ...35 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode 36 A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size 37 B White Balance...
S6000 User's Manual
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... picture storage, deletion, or viewing. 1 The memory card must be helpful when using the camera. Screen Samples In this manual may be removed before using the camera. This icon marks notes, C information that monitor indicators can be stored in this manual thoroughly before use the product will apply only to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S6000 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital...
... picture storage, deletion, or viewing. 1 The memory card must be helpful when using the camera. Screen Samples In this manual may be removed before using the camera. This icon marks notes, C information that monitor indicators can be stored in this manual thoroughly before use the product will apply only to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S6000 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital...
S6000 User's Manual
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... menus in the current mode Display the movie menu (in shooting mode) Display the setup menu Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when previous menu items are available Shooting menu AF area mode Autofocus mode Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit Choose a menu item and press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to display the set of the selected tab...
... menus in the current mode Display the movie menu (in shooting mode) Display the setup menu Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Exit Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when previous menu items are available Shooting menu AF area mode Autofocus mode Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit Choose a menu item and press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to display the set of the selected tab...
S6000 User's Manual
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... not turn the camera off the camera - Take out the battery or memory card - First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed when the camera is not formatted. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to water or strong physical shock. • Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card using...
... not turn the camera off the camera - Take out the battery or memory card - First Steps Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed when the camera is not formatted. Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to water or strong physical shock. • Do not touch the metal terminals with a write protect switch. Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card using...
S6000 User's Manual
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... × 3240. • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting. 23 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in the setup menu (A 120) for movie recording (A 103). Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will turn off after a few seconds (A 127). • When the monitor has turned off in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted, the self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and the exposure compensation (A 34) can be...
... × 3240. • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting. 23 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in the setup menu (A 120) for movie recording (A 103). Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will turn off after a few seconds (A 127). • When the monitor has turned off in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted, the self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and the exposure compensation (A 34) can be...
S6000 User's Manual
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... the timer before the shutter is displayed. When using a tripod to OFF. The mode selected for self-timer is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily. About one second before a picture is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to prevent camera shake. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button. 10s (ten seconds): Use on important...
... the timer before the shutter is displayed. When using a tripod to OFF. The mode selected for self-timer is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily. About one second before a picture is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to prevent camera shake. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button. 10s (ten seconds): Use on important...
S6000 User's Manual
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... the picture. If a setting is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is selected. 33 The camera can focus on . C Autofocus When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green. Note that the flash...
... the picture. If a setting is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is selected. 33 The camera can focus on . C Autofocus When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green. Note that the flash...
S6000 User's Manual
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.... • At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30). 39 More on White Balance • There may be functions with which this adjustment by processing images according to suit lighting conditions. This is displayed in the monitor in shooting mode (A 6). Although the default setting, Auto, can be used as "white balance." Best choice in the shade, direct sunlight, or under fluorescent lighting. At settings other than Auto, the icon for more...
.... • At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30). 39 More on White Balance • There may be functions with which this adjustment by processing images according to suit lighting conditions. This is displayed in the monitor in shooting mode (A 6). Although the default setting, Auto, can be used as "white balance." Best choice in the shade, direct sunlight, or under fluorescent lighting. At settings other than Auto, the icon for more...
S6000 User's Manual
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... image. • Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). • Digital zoom is automatically selected and saved. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at the values determined with the first picture in blurred pictures. The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is set to ten pictures while the shutterrelease button is displayed in the monitor (A 6). V Continuous While the shutter-release button...
... image. • Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). • Digital zoom is automatically selected and saved. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at the values determined with the first picture in blurred pictures. The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is set to ten pictures while the shutterrelease button is displayed in the monitor (A 6). V Continuous While the shutter-release button...
S6000 User's Manual
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... than Auto, the current setting is displayed in dark portions of the image. Accurate exposure may not be achieved (images may be functions with which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 100-400 or ISO 100-800. More on Shooting E ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim. concentrated in the monitor (A 6). Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is ISO 100 when there is needed to pictures...
... than Auto, the current setting is displayed in dark portions of the image. Accurate exposure may not be achieved (images may be functions with which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 100-400 or ISO 100-800. More on Shooting E ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim. concentrated in the monitor (A 6). Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is ISO 100 when there is needed to pictures...
S6000 User's Manual
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... use focus lock (A 46). • When pictures in which the faces are partially hidden by the camera and the face on Autofocus Mode There may be in the following situations: - A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. B Note on the Autofocus Mode Setting for subject tracking mode. The default setting in the movie 48 menu (A 102). B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until...
... use focus lock (A 46). • When pictures in which the faces are partially hidden by the camera and the face on Autofocus Mode There may be in the following situations: - A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. B Note on the Autofocus Mode Setting for subject tracking mode. The default setting in the movie 48 menu (A 102). B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until...
S6000 User's Manual
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... of the image currently displayed. More on Playback Switch to fullframe playback Crop picture k Press the k button. 69 d Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged portion and save the copy as a separate file. 99 A Switch to shooting mode Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button. 28 b Pictures Taken with Face Priority When zooming in (playback zoom) on which focus was recognized, the picture will be enlarged with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, and...
... of the image currently displayed. More on Playback Switch to fullframe playback Crop picture k Press the k button. 69 d Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged portion and save the copy as a separate file. 99 A Switch to shooting mode Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button. 28 b Pictures Taken with Face Priority When zooming in (playback zoom) on which focus was recognized, the picture will be enlarged with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, and...
S6000 User's Manual
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... and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to the ViewNX help information (System Requirements>H.264 High-Definition (HD) movie playback) (A 112). For more information. B Note on installing the software, refer to overheat or malfunction. Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging. • If the AC Adapter EH-62F (A 145) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S6000 can be installed using power supplied...
... and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to the ViewNX help information (System Requirements>H.264 High-Definition (HD) movie playback) (A 112). For more information. B Note on installing the software, refer to overheat or malfunction. Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging. • If the AC Adapter EH-62F (A 145) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S6000 can be installed using power supplied...
S6000 User's Manual
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... is displayed, as in Auto other shooting modes only the information info above . e Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M e Monitor settings Setup Menu Set the options below. If no operations are displayed as in Show info above . Shooting mode Playback mode Show info 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.JPG Auto info (default setting) 8 4/ 4 Current settings and operational guides are performed for information on indicators displayed in A (auto) mode. See "The Monitor" (A 6) for a few seconds, the display changes to help frame pictures...
... is displayed, as in Auto other shooting modes only the information info above . e Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M e Monitor settings Setup Menu Set the options below. If no operations are displayed as in Show info above . Shooting mode Playback mode Show info 15/05/2010 15:30 0004.JPG Auto info (default setting) 8 4/ 4 Current settings and operational guides are performed for information on indicators displayed in A (auto) mode. See "The Monitor" (A 6) for a few seconds, the display changes to help frame pictures...
S6000 User's Manual
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... camera, the Format card option is displayed in the setup menu. OK? Format memory All images will be deleted! Format No Exit Basic Camera Setup B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use...
... camera, the Format card option is displayed in the setup menu. OK? Format memory All images will be deleted! Format No Exit Basic Camera Setup B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use...
S6000 User's Manual
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... set, "Date not set" 18, indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. 124 Pictures and movies recorded before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. No indicators displayed Hide info is selected for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button. • When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are not correct. Select Show info. 127 Date imprint not available. Troubleshooting If the camera...
... set, "Date not set" 18, indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. 124 Pictures and movies recorded before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. No indicators displayed Hide info is selected for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button. • When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are not correct. Select Show info. 127 Date imprint not available. Troubleshooting If the camera...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Date not imprinted on • The current shooting mode is one that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Camera settings reset. all settings were restored to their default values. 125 Monitor turns off . 113 connected to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. After the lamp blinks for three...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Date not imprinted on • The current shooting mode is one that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Camera settings reset. all settings were restored to their default values. 125 Monitor turns off . 113 connected to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. After the lamp blinks for three...
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... the monitor. When shooting with flash. Optical zoom cannot be used . Troubleshooting Problem Cannot switch to Multi-shot 16. 42 Another function that restricts flash is selected. 55 - Bright specks appear in pictures taken with Continuous set to Auto. 131 • Turn camera off particles in smart 65 portrait menu. • Another function that restricts the Image mode option is reflecting off and then on again. 17 • Use flash. 30 •...
... the monitor. When shooting with flash. Optical zoom cannot be used . Troubleshooting Problem Cannot switch to Multi-shot 16. 42 Another function that restricts flash is selected. 55 - Bright specks appear in pictures taken with Continuous set to Auto. 131 • Turn camera off particles in smart 65 portrait menu. • Another function that restricts the Image mode option is reflecting off and then on again. 17 • Use flash. 30 •...
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... flash mode is set to images using another make or model of P 4224 × 2376. • Select pictures that have been - cropped to a size of camera. • The COOLPIX S6000 is applied while shooting A 31 31 54, 55, 65 Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Remove the memory card to play back voice memos. Troubleshooting Problem Saving images takes time. computer or other make of 320 × 240 or smaller. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies...
... flash mode is set to images using another make or model of P 4224 × 2376. • Select pictures that have been - cropped to a size of camera. • The COOLPIX S6000 is applied while shooting A 31 31 54, 55, 65 Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Remove the memory card to play back voice memos. Troubleshooting Problem Saving images takes time. computer or other make of 320 × 240 or smaller. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies...
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... Printer 114 Protect 89 Q Quick retouch 95 QVGA 103 R Rechargeable battery 145 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12 Recording movies 100 Red-eye reduction 30, 31 Reset all 139 Rotary multi selector 9 Rotate image 89 RSCN 146 S Scene auto selector x 51, 52 Scene mode 51, 54 Self-timer 32 Self-timer lamp 32 Sepia 44 Setup menu 120 Shooting 22, 24, 26, 36 Shooting info 9 Shooting menu 36 Shooting with face priority 47 Shutter sound 132 Shutter speed 26 Shutter...
... Printer 114 Protect 89 Q Quick retouch 95 QVGA 103 R Rechargeable battery 145 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12 Recording movies 100 Red-eye reduction 30, 31 Reset all 139 Rotary multi selector 9 Rotate image 89 RSCN 146 S Scene auto selector x 51, 52 Scene mode 51, 54 Self-timer 32 Self-timer lamp 32 Sepia 44 Setup menu 120 Shooting 22, 24, 26, 36 Shooting info 9 Shooting menu 36 Shooting with face priority 47 Shutter sound 132 Shutter speed 26 Shutter...