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  • Page 1 The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix . All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other ® documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Scene Modes: n Scene Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the prod- uct will read them.
  • Page 5 • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. • Only use a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (sup- plied). Charge the battery by inserting it in an MH-62 battery charger.
  • Page 6 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compli- ance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro- vided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may harmful exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 8: Notice For Customers In Canada

    Notices Notice for Customers in Can- CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collec- tion in European Countries This symbol indicates that...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...ii For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices... v About This Manual...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Monitor...6 Shooting ...6 Playback...7 Basic Operations ... 8 The o (shooting/playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector ...8 The p Button...9 The m Button ...10 Help Displays...11...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Scene Modes: n Scene Mode ...32 Assist and Scene Modes ...32 Assist Modes ...33 Taking Pictures in Assist Modes ...33 B Portrait Assist ...34 E Landscape Assist ...35 P Sports Assist ...36 D Night Portrait Assist... 37 Scene Modes ...38 Taking Pictures in Scene Modes...38 One-Touch Portrait Mode...44...
  • Page 11 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers ...62 Connecting to a TV...63 Connecting to a Computer ...64 Before Connecting the Camera ...64 Setting the USB Option ...65 Transferring Pictures to a Computer ...66 Connecting to a Printer... 68 Connecting the Camera and Printer ...69 Printing Pictures One at a Time...70 Printing Multiple Pictures...72 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...74...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents k Interface... 106 n Reset All... 107 B Firmware Version ... 108 Technical Notes ...109 Optional Accessories ...109 Image File and Folder Names ...110 Caring for the Camera ...111 Cleaning ...113 Storage ...113 Error Messages... 114 Troubleshooting ... 118 Specifications ...123 Index...127...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S9 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam- era on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local gov- ernment bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Zoom control (c 22) See also: • j (thumbnail playback): c 46 • k (playback zoom): c 47 • l (help): c 11 Power-on lamp (c 16) Shutter-release button (c 24) Eyelet for camera strap Attaching the Camera Strap m (one-touch portrait) button (c 44) u (D-Lighting) button (c 50) Power switch...
  • Page 17 The Multi selector (c 8) In shooting mode, you can activate the flash (J), the self-timer (H), and macro close-up mode (F). H: Display self-timer menu (c 30) F: Display macro close- up mode menu (c 31) Monitor (c 6, 113) Battery-chamber/memory card m button slot cover (c 14)

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting q w z q w z q w z fghijl fgh i jl fghijl C D B A C D B A C D B A b c e h i...

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback 2006.10.10 2006.10.10 2006.10.10 12:00 12:00 12:00 I J K I J K I J K Current folder ... 110 File number and type... 110 Internal memory/memory card indicator ... 18 Battery level indicator ... 20 Volume indicator... 52, 58 Voice memo recording guide...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The o (shooting/playback) Button The Multi Selector In addition to activating the flash, macro close-up, and self-timer modes and functions, the multi selector is also used to perform the following operations. Playback Mode Display the previous file (GI, c 26, 58) (voice recording:G, c 60) Navigating the Menus...

  • Page 21: The P Button

    The p Button Shooting Modes L (G): Auto mode (c 20) A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera T (I): Movie mode (c 53) Record movies. Select one of five recording modes O (H): Voice recording mode (c 59) Record sound only...

  • Page 22: The M Button

    Basic Operations The m Button Press m to display the menu for the mode selected (c 9). L : Auto mode n : Scene mode T : Movie mode : Voice recording mode m : One-touch portrait mode → One-touch portrait menu (c 45) i : Playback mode The following is a brief introduction of the parts of menus and how to navi- gate through them, using the shooting menu as an example.

  • Page 23: Help Displays

    Help Displays Information about camera menu options can be displayed in the COOLPIX S9 monitor. Press the zoom control to l (v) to view a description of the cur- rently selected item. • Press GH to show the previous or next menu item.

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. Plug in the charger. Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-62 battery charger (1) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (2).
  • Page 25 The MH-62 is for use with EN-EL8 batteries. Do not use with incompatible batteries. The sup- plied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-62 and is for domestic use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikon-autho- rized retailer or service representative.

  • Page 26: Insert The Battery

    Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.

  • Page 27: Turning On And Off The Camera

    Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. (If the camera is turned off, press o for about a second to turn the camera on in playback mode.) Note on the Battery...

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the multi selector GHIJ to choose the desired language and press For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector”...
  • Page 29 Press IJ to select your home time zone and press d. The date menu is displayed. Press GH to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Press GH to edit the month ([M]) and press J.

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (24 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 109). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.

  • Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S9, be sure to format them with [Format] (c 105).

  • Page 32: Basic Photography And Playback: L (Auto) Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cam- eras.
  • Page 33 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode Image mode Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture. The default setting is c (2816 × 2112). Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode In L mode, macro close-up mode (c 31) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash (c 28) and self-timer (c 30).

  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try again.
  • Page 37 Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a pic- ture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press o to display pictures in the monitor. To view additional pictures, press the multi selector HJ to view pictures in the order recorded, GI to view pictures in reverse order. Press and hold the multi selector to scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures.

  • Page 39: Viewing Pictures

    Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails View playback mode menu View playback menu Record/play voice memo D-Lighting Switch to shooting mode Deleting the Last Picture Taken In shooting mode, press T to delete the last picture taken. The confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following flash modes are available: Auto (default) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

  • Page 41: The Af-Assist Illuminator

    • Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. Red-Eye Reduction • The COOLPIX S9 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red-eye”...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. Press H (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Press the multi selector G to choose [ON] and press d.

  • Page 43: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the flash fires, play the picture back and check the results.

  • Page 44: Scene Modes: N Scene Mode

    Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of four “assist” modes and eleven “scene” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Assist Modes The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots.

  • Page 45: Assist Modes

    Assist Modes Taking Pictures in Assist Modes Enter scene mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting n (press the multi selector J), and then pressing d. The camera returns to the scene mode selected last time. Press m to display the scene menu. Press GH to choose an assist mode and press d.

  • Page 46: B Portrait Assist

    Assist Modes B Portrait Assist Use this mode for portraits in which the main sub- ject stands out clearly while background details are softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural- looking skin tones. Portrait (default) Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are dis- played in the monitor.

  • Page 47: E Landscape Assist

    E Landscape Assist Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits featuring a landmark in the background. Landscape (default) Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed in the monitor. Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity. Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide.

  • Page 48: P Sports Assist

    Assist Modes P Sports Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. Sports (default) While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.7 frames per second (fps).

  • Page 49: D Night Portrait Assist

    D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 34). Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise;...

  • Page 50: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes Enter scene mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting n (press the multi selector J), and then pressing d. The camera returns to the scene mode selected last time. Press m to display the scene menu. Press GH to choose a scene mode and press d.
  • Page 51 The following modes are available: C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back- ground lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake. Other settings can be selected. H Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
  • Page 52 Scene Modes J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sun- rise or after sunset. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring. Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 53 N Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for exam- ple, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. •...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Scene Modes L Back light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Other settings can be selected. F Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single pan- orama using PictureProject.

  • Page 55: Take The First Picture

    Press GHIJ to choose the direction and press d. Take the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it over- laps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

  • Page 56: One-Touch Portrait Mode

    One-Touch Portrait Mode Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press the m button when the camera is in the auto mode, scene mode and movie mode. The following features are automatically acti- vated: • Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. •...

  • Page 57: The One-Touch Portrait Menu

    The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored next time this mode is selected. Set up Display setup menu (c 94). Image mode (default: Normal(2816)) Choose an image size and quality (c 77).

  • Page 58: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the zoom control to t (j) in full-frame playback to display pictures in “contact sheets” of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Press Choose pictures Change number...

  • Page 59: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom in on still images displayed in full-frame playback (c 26). Playback zoom is not available when the current pic- ture is a movie or a copy created using the small pic- ture function.

  • Page 60: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S9 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX S9 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S9 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 61: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when N:u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 47) enabled. Press the zoom con- trol to v (k) to zoom in on the image. Press the zoom control to v or t to adjust the zoom ratio.

  • Page 62: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (c 26) and press i (m). D-Lighting copies can also be created by pressing i (m) after selecting a picture in thumbnail playback mode. The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be con- firmed in the monitor.

  • Page 63: H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture The following sizes are available: I 640×480: Suited to television playback. J 320×240: Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120: Suitable for e-mail attachments. Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (c 26). Press m.

  • Page 64: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    • Voice memos cannot be added to pictures created with other models of camera. Voice memos recorded using other models of camera cannot be played back on the COOLPIX S9. A voice memo will be recorded while the shutter-release button is held down.

  • Page 65: Movies

    Movies Movie Mode To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting S (press the multi selector I), and then pressing d. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

  • Page 66: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored the next time movie mode is selected. Set up Display setup menu (c 94). Movie options (default: Small size 320) Choose type of movie that will be recorded (see below).
  • Page 67 Time-Lapse Movies Press the multi selector GH to choose [Movie options] > [Time-lapse movie640] and press d. Press between shots and press d. Press m to return to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

  • Page 68: Stop-Motion Movies

    The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies Press the multi selector GH to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d. Press GH to choose the playback speed and press d. Press m to return to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame. The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through the lens.

  • Page 69: Auto-Focus Mode

    Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Single AF (default) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording. Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

  • Page 70: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 26), movies are recog- nized by the T icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. Use the zoom control (x) to adjust playback vol- ume. Press the multi selector IJ to choose a con- trol, then press d to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 71: Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Enter voice recording mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting O (press the multi selec- tor H), and then pressing d. The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

  • Page 72: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Enter audio playback mode by pressing p in playback mode, selecting q (press the multi selec- tor H), and then pressing d. Voice recording files will be listed. Press GH to choose the desired file and press d. The selected file will be played back.

  • Page 73: Copying Voice Recordings

    A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press GH to choose [Yes] and press d. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S9 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other devices. Copy sound files Exit Camera to card...

  • Page 74: Connecting To Televisions, Computers, And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV (c 63) Connecting to a Computer (c 64) Connecting to a Printer (c 68) Before Connecting the Camera Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while con- nected.

  • Page 75: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video standard (c 106) and then turn off the camera. Connect the A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

  • Page 76: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Before Connecting the Camera Installing PictureProject Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).

  • Page 77: Setting The Usb Option

    Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 106) in the setup menu on the camera before con- necting the camera to the computer or printer. Press m. Press the multi selector GH to choose [Set up] and press d. Press GH to choose [Interface] and press d.

  • Page 78: Transferring Pictures To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn on the camera. At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Trans- fer is launched immediately with recognition of cam- era connection.
  • Page 79 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 80: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 117) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (c 70) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Take pictures Select pictures for printing using [Print set] option...

  • Page 81: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Set the USB option (c 65) to [PTP]. Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the USB cable as shown below. Turn on the camera. The PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed in the camera monitor.

  • Page 82: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the USB Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. •...
  • Page 83 Press GH to choose the desired paper size and press d. Monitor display returns to the PictBridge menu (step 2). To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. Press GH to choose [Start print] and press J.

  • Page 84: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 69), print pictures by following the procedure below. Press m. The print menu is displayed. Press the multi selector GH to choose [Paper size] and press d. Press GH to choose the desired paper size and press d.
  • Page 85 Choose the pictures and number of cop- ies (up to 9) of each and press d. The current picture is shown at the center of the dis- play. Press IJ to choose the previous or next pic- ture. Press GH to increase or decrease the number of copies for each picture.

  • Page 86: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu (c 88) is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 126). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed.
  • Page 87 Press d. Press GH to choose an option and press d to enable that option. [Date]: Print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct connection to a printer.

  • Page 88: Shooting, Playback, And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options only available in L mode (with the exception of [Image mode]). See “The m Button” (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Set up Display the setup menu.

  • Page 89: Z Image Mode

    Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shoot- ing, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
  • Page 90 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposure remaining display shows [9999].

  • Page 91: White Balance

    d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. [Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

  • Page 92: Preset White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 93: I Exp

    I Exp. +/– Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in incre- ments of EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. The effects can be previewed in the display.

  • Page 94: Continuous

    Continuous While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at up to 1.7 frames per second. COOLPIX S9 can take up to 3 pictures at a time at image- mode setting of [Normal(2816)]. Multi-shot 16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, cam- era takes 16 shots at about 2.1 frames per second...

  • Page 95: Interval Timer Photography

    z Interval Timer Photography Press the multi selector GH to choose [Intvl timer shooting] and press d. Press GH to choose interval between shots and press d. Press m to return to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button fully to start recording.

  • Page 96: A Best Shot Selector (Bss)

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Best Shot Selector (BSS) The “best shot selector” is recommended from situ- ations in which inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shut- ter-release button is fully pressed.

  • Page 97: W Sensitivity

    W Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 98: Color Options

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome. Standard color (default) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones.

  • Page 99: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS].

  • Page 100: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. See “The m Button” (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Set up Display the setup menu. Print set Select pictures for printing. Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 101: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Selecting Multiple Pictures Follow the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 90), deletion (c 91), protection from deletion (c 91), transfer (c 92), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 93), or for the welcome screen (c 96). The process for protecting multiple pictures is shown here as example.

  • Page 102: Print Set

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu w Print Set Create digital “print orders” for PictBridge printers (c 126) and DPOF-compatible devices (c 74). See “Selecting Multiple Pictures” (c 89) for more information on using this function. z Slide Show Play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between pictures.

  • Page 103: A Delete

    A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pic- tures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the mem- ory card will be deleted. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures.

  • Page 104: E Transfer Marking

    PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Man- ual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make of camera. Use the COOLPIX S9 to select the pictures to transfer again. Transfer marking All on...

  • Page 105: L Copy

    L Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. The options of this menu allows you to copy the specified pictures or all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card. See “Selecting Multiple Pictures” (c 89) for more information on using the [Selected images] option.

  • Page 106: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. See “The m Button” (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

  • Page 107: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/- Continuous Exit Display the shooting or playback menu*. * To display the setup menu in scene mode (c 38), one-touch portrait mode (c 44), voice recording mode (c 59) or movie mode (c 54), first display the menu for that mode and then choose [Set up].

  • Page 108: Welcome Screen

    Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 109: W Date

    W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 16). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 99) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are dis- played.
  • Page 110 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press IJ to choose the travel destina- tion time zone and press d. The setting is enabled. Press m. The camera returns to shooting or playback mode. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 111 Time Zones (c 16) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (c 16, 97).

  • Page 112: Z Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Z Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. The following options are available: Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor (see below). Brightness (default: 3) Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.

  • Page 113: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 117). Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect. Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 114 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

  • Page 115: Af Assist

    u AF Assist If [Auto] is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. To disable this function, choose [Off]. Note that for some modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically (c 33-37, c 39-42). When set to [Off], the camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.

  • Page 116: Blur Warning

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Blur Warning Choose whether or not to display the blur warning. Note that the warning may not always be displayed (c 120). At default setting, blur warning is [On]. i Auto Off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the cam- era enters standby mode to save power (c 15).

  • Page 117: M Format Memory/O Format Card

    • Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S9, for- mat them with [Format]. Repeated recording and deleting of pictures without regular for- matting reduces memory card performance.

  • Page 118: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default) Spanish French Indonesian Italian Dutch Norwegian k Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.

  • Page 119: Reset All

    n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Pop-up menu Flash mode (c 28) Self-timer (c 30) Macro close-up (c 31) One-touch portrait menu Image mode (c 45) Setup menu Menus (c 95) Welcome screen (c 96) Photo info (c 100) Brightness (c 100) Date imprint (c 101)

  • Page 120: Shooting Menu

    [Video mode] (c 106) will remain unaffected even if [Reset all] is performed. B Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Normal(2816) Auto Single 30 s Highlight BSS Auto Standard color Small size 320 10 s 5 fps Single AF Default COOLPIX S9 Ver. X.X Back...

  • Page 121: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX S9. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery battery Battery charger MH-62 battery charger...

  • Page 122: Image File And Folder Names

    “101P_001”; c 42), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g., “101INTVL”; c 83), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”; c 59), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g., “100NIKON”). • Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number.

  • Page 123: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 124: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The AF-Assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; c 4, 29) used in the AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary (c 12).

  • Page 125: Cleaning

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 126: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display S (blinks) Warning!! battery exhausted p (● blinks red) J (blinks) Warning!! please wait for the camera to finish recording Memory card is write...
  • Page 127 Display Out of memory Memory card is full. M or O Image cannot be Error occurred while saved recording picture. M or O Camera has run out of file numbers. Cannot create cropped, D-Lighting, or small copy. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.
  • Page 128 Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Lens cover error. Turn camera off and then on again, or wait until camera turns off after 30 seconds and turn on again.
  • Page 129 • Check battery level. • Check that USB cable is connected. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Check printer. Replace ink cartridge with new one. Error Messages – –...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera turns off without warn-...
  • Page 131 Problem Camera cannot focus using auto- focus Pictures are blurred Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Flash does not fire Cause/Solution • Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geometric patterns, cov- ers too small an area of the frame, or contains many fine details, objects of...
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Problem AF-assist illuminator does not light Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Blur warning is not displayed No sound when shutter is released Optical zoom cannot be used Digital zoom cannot be used Unexpected results when flash set to A (auto with red-eye reduction) [Image mode] not available...
  • Page 133 Use PictureProject Transfer button to transfer pictures. Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX S9. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected.
  • Page 134 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.1 million Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816A)/Normal(2816)] • 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)] • 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)] • 640 × 480 [TV screen(640)] Lens 3×...
  • Page 136 Specifications Exposure Metering Exposure control Range Shutter Speed Aperture Range ISO sensitivity Self-timer Built-in flash Range Flash control I/O terminals Interface Video output Supported languages Power sources Battery life Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
  • Page 137 Rated input AC 100–240 V, 0.09–0.051 A, 50/60 Hz Charging output DC 4.2 V/730 mA Compatible batteries Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging time Approximately 2.0 hours when no charge remains Operating tempera- 0 to +40 °C (+32 to 104 °F)

  • Page 138: Supported Standards

    Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 139: Index

    Index Symbols L Auto mode 20–27 T Delete button 10, 26, 47 i D-Lighting button 4, 50 l Help 11 m Menu button 5, 10 p Mode button 5, 9 T Movie mode 9, 10, 53, 54 d OK (center) button 8 m One-touch portrait button 4, 44 i Playback mode 8, 9, 10, 27 k Playback zoom 47, 49...
  • Page 140 Index Flash 28, 107 lamp 5, 29 mode 28 Flash mode 87 Focus 6, 24 area 6, 24 face-priority 44 Folder names 110 Format 19, 105 Framing 22 assist 32–37 guides 33–37 Image mode 32, 77 Interface 63–69, 106 Internal memory 6–7, 18, 78, 105 capacity 78 formatting 105 JPEG 123...
  • Page 141 Self-timer lamp 4, 30 Setup menu 94–108 Shooting menu 76–86 Shutter-release button 4 Slide show 90 Small picture 51 Smear 113 Sound settings 103 Sports (P) 36 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (I) 39 Support information 2 Television 62 connecting to 62 Thumbnail playback 46 Time zone 16–17, 97, 99 Transfer 66...
  • Page 142 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8331, Japan...

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